The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Join J.R. Bjornson Monday to Friday as he talks about topics relating to life and news bits from Alberta Canada.
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Man ends up paying $580 while ordering free McDonald’s burger
May 16, 2024 19:20 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBImagine getting a $500 fine for using a free meal coupon from the McDonald's app! In this episode, I dive into the unbelievable story of an 18-year-old from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, who faced this exact situation. He logged into the McDonald's app, drove to the drive-thru to claim his free meal, and ended up with a hefty fine from a vigilant police officer who caught him using his smartphone in the car. Source News Story Here https://globalnews.ca/news/10498729/sask-rcmp-issue-a-ticket-for-ce...
Over 170 Wildfires Were Man Made and 64 Current Wildfires Continue to Burn in April 2024
April 25, 2024 12:02 - 10 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode of The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson I take a second to talk about the Wildfire season starting earlier this season. As of this publishing of this episode on April 25, 2024 Their is over 60 active wildfires burning in Alberta Canada. Because I can’t publish the News Links on Social Media because I am in Canada, you can Google search “174 Wildfires Were man made CTV.” That will take you to the Story I mention in this episode. I also talk about getting my own MP3 voice recorder...
Frustration With The Cost of Food Going Up #TheMiddayShow With J.R. Bjornson
April 24, 2024 12:02 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this Episode I talk about and share my frustration of food costs going up. Even everyone’s favourite fast places are raising their prices. I also tried recording a video for this podcast but after publishing this Podcast the camera was not working properly. There will be a video up on the J.R. Bjornson YouTube Channel later on today so stay tuned for that. Thank you for listening to The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson brought to you by Blind Guy Comedy Brailled business cards. For just $16 ...
How Braille Helps Me With Stand Up Comedy #TheMiddayShow With J.R. Bjornson
April 23, 2024 12:02 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBToday’s episode of the Midday Show With J.R. For April 23, 2024 J.R. Talks about how Braille helps him with his stand up comedy. Thank you for listening and remember to follow the show on whatever platform you are listening on.
I Made It Into Funny Fest Calgary 2024 Finals
April 22, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBWith great happiness I have made it into the finals of Calgary’s Funny Fest 2024. The winner of the April 27th 2024 finals will win $2000 cash. I talk about my entry and how I thought I did. I did end up winning first place in my entry round. I performed along with 7 other comedians. I look forward to Saturday April 27, 2024 where we will see who wins.
1 Week on Magnesium
November 07, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.29 MBWelcome to the Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson! In today's episode, join J.R. as he takes you on a fascinating journey of his one-week experience with magnesium. Discover how this mineral transformed his well-being and brought unexpected calmness, even in the chaos of a bustling Mom Market. Immerse yourself in the ambiance of that memorable day through an exclusive audio recording. Don't forget to catch new episodes of The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson every weekday on YouTube and every weekd...
Communication is key for any situation
November 04, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBWelcome to The Midday Show Hosted by J.R. Bjornson, where thought-provoking stories take center stage. Join us on this compelling journey as J.R. brings his podcast to YouTube as a test pilot, elevating the depth of conversation. In today's episode, J.R. shares a poignant story about how a breakdown in communication caused his wife to miss her 12-year-old son's concert – a touching narrative that explores the challenges of modern family dynamics. The Midday Show has been J.R.'s cherished p...
82 Days Sober: A Journey of Self-Discovery
October 13, 2023 16:30 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBIn today's episode of "The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson," join us as we celebrate J.R's remarkable journey of 82 days of sobriety. He candidly shares his personal insights and lessons learned since taking the courageous step to quit binge drinking, shedding light on the ups and downs of his sobriety journey. Additionally, we delve into a critical health topic as we discuss Health Canada's groundbreaking initiative to combat smoking. By 2024, cigarette companies will be mandated to print eye...
Celebrating 6 Years of The Midday Show
October 12, 2023 17:10 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBToday’s Midday Show Notes #1. This Podcast is about 4 to 6 years old. #2. Why Started this podcast, it reminds me of radio. #3. What does the Midday Show mean to J.R. Bjornson? #4. How many listeners does the show have? 14 listeners, 6 of them are on Spotify. #5. Where do you see the midday show going from here? #6. Do you think the midday show will ever grow in popularity? #7. Will the Midday show ever turn into a subscriber based paid program? Nope #8. Why is their more episodes ...
Revisiting Tipping Culture
October 11, 2023 16:15 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBLet’s revisit tipping culture, it’s getting real bad. Thank you for listening to this episode of my podcast. Remember, you can set up an account over at anchor.fm and leave a voicemail by visiting anchor.fm/Bjornson
Stand Up and Growing Up
October 10, 2023 16:17 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBJoin us on The Midday Show with J.R. Bjornson Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of stand-up comedy, drawing parallels between comedians and politicians - both tasked with captivating their audience, albeit in different ways. We explore the art of turning life's predicaments into laughter and examine the evolution of children's personalities as they blossom into uniqueness. To share your thoughts, leave us a voicemail at https://anchor.fm/bjornson. Thanks for tuning in!
Reminding You Why You Need to Listen to The News Even For a Second
October 09, 2023 18:46 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBDive into another enriching episode of The Midday Show with J.R. Bjornson, your cherished blind stand-up comedian hailing from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. With over seven years of radio experience, J.R. seamlessly intertwines humor, insight, and warmth, crafting an ambiance that feels like a cozy, enlightening chat amongst friends. In this episode, J.R. delves into the underestimated power of staying attuned to the news, even if briefly. Discover how this simple habit not only broadens one’s ...
J.R's Journey to Quicker Zzz's
October 04, 2023 17:39 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBJoin J.R. Bjornson, the talented blind stand-up comedian from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, in today's enlightening episode of "The Midday Show." When J.R. isn't lighting up the stage with his humor, he's here, sharing slices of his life in his engaging 10-minute podcasts. In this episode, J.R. unveils his newfound secrets to falling asleep faster and enhancing the quality of his rest. A shift in his daily routines - abstaining from coffee after 12:00 noon and not eating past 6:00 PM - has usher...
Back to The Fasting Board 2023
October 03, 2023 19:08 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBThe midday show hosted by J.R. Bjornson as a podcast where we talk about life and the adventures we live. Primarily the adventures Mr. Bjornson lives. Today’s topic good old fasting.
How Being 32 Years Old Can Be Confusing
May 18, 2023 17:25 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBBeing 32 years old can be confusing. In this 22 minute podcast I talk about my life and having that moment where I feel overwhelmed. Could this be because I am 32 years old? Could this be because of expectations? Thank you for dropping by. This podcast comes and goes so, don’t be worried if I drop off the face of the planet and podcast next month or even tomorrow. Remember to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. The midday show is where I like to chat about life, news, topics, and mo...
Happy Family Day
February 21, 2023 19:06 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBMidday show show notes. From talking about what we did on family day to introducing Google assistant as new assistant, hope you enjoy today’s episode. PS if you are a coffee drinker, and perhaps a slow metabolizer of foods, you might want to listen to our news segment of the day. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/some-coffee-drinkers-could-face-kidney-dysfunction-if-they-don-t-reduce-caffeine-new-u-of-t-research-finds-1.6275374
Is It Worth A Suspension?
February 17, 2023 19:19 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBWelcome to the Midday show for February 17, 2023. A man who says he has been tracking lottery numbers for many years wins his first prize of $118,000. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/construction-worker-who-tracks-the-lotto--data-finally-wins/ar-AA17zSvX?ocid=sapphireappshare Should the job you have affect the way your children are treated at school? https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/school-suspends-boy-after-finding-his-moms-spicy-onlyfans-content-2062520/ Thank you for listening to...
Woman wins $5 million In Calgary
February 15, 2023 17:02 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBWelcome to the Midday show for February 15, 2023. A Calgary woman wins $5 million in the lotto. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/in-shock-calgary-woman-wins--million-lottery-prize/ar-AA17u7Vq?ocid=sapphireappshare
A busy week of parties.
February 14, 2023 18:41 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBWelcome to the Midday show. Enjoy the podcast. It’s been a busy weekend of parties and also have not been feeling good but feeling much better.
Today I Stop Drinking Coffee
February 01, 2023 13:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBWelcome to another podcast. Wednesday February 1, 2023. Let’s talk about world wrestling entertainment royal rumble pay-per-view. No spoilers. Also, today is the day I stop drinking coffee. Thank you for listening to the show. I try to make these episodes 10 minutes or less.
When You Feel Listened To Online by Amazon
January 31, 2023 15:01 - 8 minutes - 11 MBWelcome to another podcast. In today’s episode when you feel as if Amazon is really listening to you by showing you the things you talked about. Like Dunka Roos. We also discuss snacks. I remember eating growing up when it was time for lunch.
Tried To Quit Using My Smartphone
January 30, 2023 15:01 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBWelcome to another podcast. Last week I attempted to stop using my smart phone. How long did I last? Was it worth it? Why did I do this? Hope you enjoy the show and as always leave your amazing ratings wherever you get this podcast.
Talking Tipping For Service At a Restaurant
January 27, 2023 17:14 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBWelcome to another podcast. Let’s talk tipping for service at restaurants. Do you do it? Is it your thing?
Washing Your bedsheets
January 19, 2023 18:20 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBWelcome to today’s episode they say you should wash your bed sheets twice per month. Do you agree?
Mexico tries to get rid of smoking
January 18, 2023 18:05 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBWelcome to today’s episode. Today I discuss Mexico banning the use of tobacco in most public areas. I talk about my addiction with nicotine from when I was smoking and vaping. I also talk about parenting and advice I receive from my mother.
J.R. Bjornson’s First Comedy Debate of 2023 At The Fake Comedy Show in Red Deer Alberta
January 13, 2023 18:14 - 3 minutes - 3 MBWelcome to a unique addition of The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson Join me as I bring you along for a fun little debate when I was practising my stand-up comedy at the fake comedy show hosted by Zachary. Low stakes debates. Where comedians debate on topics suggested by the attending audience. DUY Vehicle blow boxes.
TikTok and Yummy Air-fryer ideas. M.S.W.J.R.Bjornson 12/7/2022
December 07, 2022 14:25 - 9 minutes - 9.24 MBWelcome to another awesome episode in where we chat about the addiction known as TikTok and some yummy eats you can make at home.
Just 20 Days Until Christmas 2022
December 05, 2022 16:01 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBWelcome to The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson. In today’s episode J.R. Talks about how he is back to almost daily naps and how he is medicating with everyone’s favourite green plant. Thank you for dropping by and see you in the next one.
Stand up comedy and time
November 02, 2022 17:11 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBWelcome to today’s episode November 2, 2022. Let’s talk about stand-up comedy some tips and tricks also time just keeps on going. Snow is falling as well. Remember to leave a kind rating wherever you listen to the show from
It Is Snowing Happy Halloween 2022
October 31, 2022 15:11 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBWelcome to the episode! From talking about what drinks to enjoy during the first snowfall of 2022 to sliding down a hill of snow. The different types of sleds I remember growing up.
I am BACK
October 30, 2022 11:10 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBIt’s good to be back. Quick little episodes Monday to Friday. Five minutes here, 10 minutes there. Let’s talk about passwords, ideas about passwords, and the future of passwords. PS please leave a kind rating wherever you listen to the show
Midday show June 6, 2022
June 06, 2022 16:09 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBMidday show notes and links June 6, 2022 Chris rock continues to stay the course and has not said anything or futurist plans regarding the slap heard around the world https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/after-jada-pinkett-smiths-calls-for-reconciliation-after-oscars-slap-new-report-details-what-chris-rock-is-focused-on Having one of those blah days. It doesn’t help that it’s cloudy outside. Did you know Hypermile is a thing? Thanks for listening to The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson new episod...
The Midday Show Weekend Chatter
June 04, 2022 15:59 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBMidday show weekend chatter. Join me. As we hang out on this glorious Saturday morning
Talking Satellite Radio Subscriptions and Costs to Launch Satellite
June 03, 2022 16:04 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBWelcome to the midday show. Remember to give us an amazing rating in your favourite podcast listening platform host. New episodes usually released throughout the week and bonus content on the weekend.
The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson May 26 2022
May 26, 2022 17:56 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBMidday Show Notes And Links Pepsi will no longer be sponsoring the Super Bowl halftime show. Why? https://www.adweek.com/commerce/pepsi-ends-sponsorship-super-bowl-halftime-show/amp/ There is some type of flu going around. Because the family has been not feeling so well. The Launch Receives One Hundred Thousand in Funding to help with tourism in Sylvan Lake Alberta https://rdnewsnow.com/2022/05/25/the-launch-at-sylvan-lake-receives-nearly-100000-in-federal-funding/
The Midday Show With J.R. BJORNSON May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 16:29 - 12 minutes - 12 MBMidday show! Show notes and links. A family from Ukraine arrives in Alberta. https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/we-re-in-canada-a-family-fleeing-ukraine-arrives-in-southern-alberta-1.5915425 How the family and I spent our long weekend Did you ever get into Sponge Bob Square Pants? Guess what? Their is a musical with everyone’s favourite sponge going on in Calgary until June 4, 2022. https://www.storybooktheatre.org/spongbob-the-musical
Justin And Tim Hortons Are At It Again
May 18, 2022 17:37 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBWelcome to the Midday Show Hosted by J.R. BJORNSON Midday show notes and headlines plus links Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons collaborate for a second time. Introducing a new French vanilla and the Timbits are back https://people.com/food/justin-bieber-partners-with-tim-hortons-again-for-new-coffee-drink-plus-his-timbiebs-timbits-are-back/?amp=true Canada healthcare legalizes first treatment of psilocybin to patient with colon cancer. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-first-patient...
Gas Prices Going Up and My Son Is Growing Up
March 21, 2022 16:50 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBWelcome to a quick episode of another podcast. Regarding gas prices going up and my son is growing up. Love it. Thanks for stopping bye
Accessibility Costs Way Too Much
March 15, 2022 15:00 - 8 minutes - 11 MBWelcome to today’s podcast episode. Accessibility it costs a lot of money. Thanks for dropping bye
Keep It On or Take It Off?
February 10, 2022 19:02 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBWelcome to today’s episode. Alberta recently changed its rules. Will I be taking off my protection? Please listen to the episode and let me know what you think. Thanks for tuning in
Favourite colour favourite smell
January 24, 2022 18:11 - 8 minutes - 11 MBThank you for listening to this quick podcast. Today we discuss favourite colour and favourite smell. I also had an awkward moment with a garbage truck. Thanks for listening
Snow Snow and More Snow
January 18, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBThe snow just kept falling. But it wasn’t as bad as Ontario. Welcome to the podcast. Show where I just ramble on and on about life.
New Years Resolution for 2022
January 10, 2022 18:30 - 7 minutes - 9.63 MBWelcome to another brand new episode! I have been gone for quite some time. Here are my plans for 2022 and what I am taking out of my diet. Hope to be back regularly. We shall see. New episodes every hopefully Monday to Friday uploaded around 10:30 AM mountain standard time 12:30 PM eastern time.
Just Dropping By
September 24, 2021 17:14 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBI have been gone for a tiny bit, thought I would pop in and say hello. Also we spin the wheel of news. And we discuss Seth Rogen talking about restrictions at an award show. Joking about it
Back at long last
July 12, 2021 16:22 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBI have been fighting a very bad summer flu. It lasted for about two weeks and is still somewhat going on. It’s good to be back. Also let’s talk about me getting the vaccine tomorrow. Why did it take me so long? Enjoy this episode.
Niek and J.R. Get Ready For Stand Up Comedy
June 18, 2021 23:18 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBJoin me and Niek Theelen as we talk about tips and tricks to performing stand-up comedy if you are considering trying it out as things slowly open in Alberta Canada. Thank you for listening to the podcast. Talk to you soon keep listening
Museums opening slowly but surely
June 17, 2021 16:46 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBWelcome to the podcast. Let’s talk about museums opening slowly but surely, the joys of having a life crisis, managing your anxiety and panic attacks with drinking coffee. Welcome to the podcast! The midday show
The Seal Of Approval
June 16, 2021 18:19 - 5 minutes - 7.39 MBWelcome to a quick edition of the mid day show. Let’s talk about being a standup comedian and how we decide if we are going to perform a show that is a long distance travel.
The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson June 14 2021
June 15, 2021 19:08 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBWelcome to the podcast. We talk about a windy Monday stormy morning that my barbeque and umbrella witnessed. Also talking about the lottery for vaccinations. And some more fun things. Thanks for listening, to the midday show.
Following routines and dreaming of a future life
June 09, 2021 17:01 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBWelcome to another episode of my podcast. Thank you for listening and being a part of something amazing. Thank you for giving me your time. Midday show show notes for June 9, 2021 (1) Conan O’Brien says farewell to late night hosting show. After 24 years being on late night television. https://www.ign.com/articles/conan-o-brien-tbs-jack-black-final-guest (2) welcome to the show. Talking about routines and why they make the world go round. (3) talking about wanting to live life to the fullest...