The Scribble with Jeremy Bradley

Jeremy Bradley spent one day on an airplane and came back home sick. Apparently coming down with a cold days after flying is more common than you think. JB talks about a wild day spent at Disney World for a charity event. Flying from Canada to Orlando and back to Canada all in one day with a bunch of kids. From there, sickness ensued. JB talks about how it happens more than ever before with his air travel. Later, how do you pass the time at an event you don't want to be at? Do you skip out early? Do you busy yourself with your phone? Or do you become a gossipy mean girl with your cousin? Yeah, you figured out where this story goes.

Self-proclaimed (and bestselling) cheapskate, Jeremy Bradley, talks finances as tax time approaches. Over 10 years ago, JB wrote a book about creative ways to save and spend. It all came down to him buying a house and realizing how he was ridiculously throwing away money. This week, JB shares some insight and gives a bunch of tips from his book, The Official Guide to Being a Winnipeg Cheapskate, to enlighten you and make you think about how you can cut costs and have more money to spend on the fun things in life. 

It's one thing to say you're sorry and mean it because you truly feel bad about something you said or did. But when it's a forced apology -- when someone tells you that you need to have that remorse or regret -- does it really make things better? Jeremy Bradley talks about childhood when your parent would make you apologize to another kid and how that seemingly resolved things. Ditto for workplaces, when a co-worker must apologize to others after doing something wrong. Does it make someone feel better when an apology is dictated or mandated? Also, the big debate about taking off your shoes on an airplane: JB has some thoughts about why it's OK to do. Later, have you ever noticed something embarrassing in the background of someone's photo? JB has some laughs about what he's seen.

The week started with a mass shooting at an elementary school and ended with a presidential indictment -- and that was only up to Thursday night. Jeremy Bradley looks back at the wild news week from the Nashville massacre to the Wall Street Journal reporter's arrest in Russia to the Donald Trump indictment. JB shares his thoughts on American gun culture -- not gun control -- as he sees it from a Canadian point of view. Plus, as a trained journalist, JB talks about a reporter entering into unsafe areas against the advice of government intelligence. Finally, JB chimes in on the Trump indictment and how Americans can turn anything into a political fight.

Jeremy Bradley talks about odd encounters with people on social media and elsewhere on the internet. The first segment is an ASK JB question from someone who was on the receiving end of explicit content on a work social media account. JB discusses the story and wonders who is in the right and who is in the wrong. See if you agree with his thoughts. Later, JB shares a story about a radio show listener who got too close for comfort and showed up at an industry event. JB relives the awkwardness of entertainment executives knowing the guy as JB's "friend" when the dude was a complete stranger.

Canada's Got Talent is back on Citytv and Howie Mandel is back on the air with Jeremy Bradley. The CGT judge has a long history of radio segments with JB -- dating back to 2009 -- so it's fitting that he returns to celebrate the latest season of the talent competition show. Howie talks about how CGT gives people a global platform to share their passion and pursue their dream. He also talks about how he feels with outsiders (non Canadians) appearing on the show and potentially winning the $150,000 prize. Also, does Howie feel "cancel culture" is over for comedians or are comics still having a tough time? Later, JB shares his thoughts about Canadians feeling inferior to Americans when it comes to career growth and success.

Jeremy Bradley, a trained journalist and broadcaster, shares his interactions with "influencers" who challenged his experience and knowledge in media. JB talks about the judgmental tone while questioned by two bloggers who considered radio to be "old school" and "sooooooo out of date." But, JB got the last laugh in the encounter and it was mental victory lap on the airplane home... in first class... while the bloggers were at the back of the plane. Later, JB shares his advice for content creators so they can enjoy several years of success before fizzling out after running out of steam on their respective platforms.

Jeremy Bradley celebrates Episode 420 this week with a look back at his previous syndicated radio segment with Tommy Chong in 2018. At the time (and still to this day), JB had/has never tried cannabis and Tommy couldn't believe it because the two chatted shortly after Canada legalized marijuana. In the segment, they talk about Cheech & Chong's tour and what fans can expect at their live comedy show. Plus, JB recounts how his 20-year-old cousin idolizes the 80-year-old comedians and how their humor resonates with so many generations.

Sometimes you can't help overhearing or seeing something and suddenly you can't take your eyes and ears off it. Jeremy Bradley talks about having lunch by himself and observing people at the restaurant. JB highlights the entertaining conversations he heard and how people at another table were commenting on what they were hearing at another table. Within minutes, diners were gossiping about other diners. Later, JB recalls working in retail and the observations of watching people walk through the mall and how it was a fun way to pass the time in a boring store. Plus, he comments about how it's funny to watch people's bloopers. Example: Someone doing something stupid on camera and trying to be funny... but getting hurt instead.

Daytime TV is usually a fun and upbeat viewing experience. But the new CNN morning show tends to outrage viewers... and it only launched a few months ago! Don Lemon once again offended an entire gender with sexist comments and, rather than apologize, made matters worse with a Twitter statement following his remarks about presidential candidate, Nikki Haley's age. Jeremy Bradley talks about Lemon's odd comments and history of mistreatment of women. As a gay man, JB doesn't understand why Lemon is so anti-woman when females are usually a gay guy's best friends. Hours later, Ryan Seacrest made headlines by announcing his departure from Live with Kelly and Ryan after years of rumors that he and Kelly Ripa don't get along. JB talks about Seacrest's exit from the daytime talker.