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Brittlestar, known to some as Stewart Reynolds (mainly his mum when he's in trouble), has taken the digital world by storm with his sharp wit, family-friendly humor, and relatable commentary. With hundreds of thousands tuning in weekly and over 650 million views across platforms, Brittlestar's videos make people laugh and think — a powerful combination…

Brittlestar joins Matt to discuss Canada’s election day; Trump’s trip to the Pope’s funeral; who exactly has Trump made trade deals with?; White House Correspondents’ Dinner; drunk driving epidemic goes on; Minneapolis went 68 days without a homicide; Trump voters remain ignorant with their choice; mining in the BWCA; Michael Brodkorb appears on the show;…

Brittlestar, known to some as Stewart Reynolds (mainly his mum when he's in trouble), has taken the digital world by storm with his sharp wit, family-friendly humor, and relatable commentary. With hundreds of thousands tuning in weekly and over 650 million views across platforms, Brittlestar's videos make people laugh and think — a powerful combination…

On this episode of Humble and Fred, Maureen Holloway fills in for vacationing Freddie P as they welcome Brittlestar back to the program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittlestar, known to some as Stewart Reynolds (mainly his mum when he's in trouble), has taken the digital world by storm with his sharp wit, family-friendly humor, and relatable commentary. With hundreds of thousands tuning in weekly and over 650 million views across platforms, Brittlestar's videos make people laugh and think — a powerful combination…

Brittlestar, known to some as Stewart Reynolds (mainly his mum when he's in trouble), has taken the digital world by storm with his sharp wit, family-friendly humor, and relatable commentary. With hundreds of thousands tuning in weekly and over 650 million views across platforms, Brittlestar's videos make people laugh and think — a powerful combination…

Brittlestar has become a staple of Canadian comedy. His unique brand of skits and commentary have made him a mainstay in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media star, Brittlestar talks about social media and politics / We make several observations / Trudeau could be ousted / A former baseball star is dead / Can Rogan deliver / Chicken Shwarma and Bingo Bob check in / Sherpa Jay / A man with three penises / Dan Duran the anchorman. Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, Kelseys Original Roadhouse, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett

This week on North of Weatherfield, Brittlestar and Shannon dive into the happenings of the week. Puzzle pieces are starting to fall into place for both DeeDee and DS Swain regarding Joel, who is rapidly unraveling, thanks to Betsy confiding in her mum, and DeeDee meeting with Emily. Alina and Dorin are taking a lot of Tyrone's time, attention and money, and Kevin refuses to cover. Nick encourages Leanne and Sam to leave town, Rowan is on the back foot, and Toyah receives her prognosis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

This week in North of Weatherfield, Brittlestar and Shannon are catching up on the past two weeks' episodes. They cover Lauren's secret flat and desire to leave Weatherfield; Mason's reappearance and subsequent scuffle with Dylan; Rowan and the Institute's continuing intrigue for Leanne; Toyah's health challenges and her relationships with Nick and with Leanne. They also discuss Paul's health and his physical deterioration, as well as his bonds with family and friends as well as what it all means for Billy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

(Photo: Brittlestar/Instagram) 

Stewart Reynolds aka Brittlestar is an online influencer with a wealth of stories / Looking forward to the pizza and beer party / There's another party on the horizon / Trump turnoffs / Canada at the Olympics / Nick Ainis with the condo report / JFK and the bear cub / Dan Duran the anchorman Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett, Lenders' Choice Mortgages, and Boron One.

This week in North of Weatherfield, Brittlestar and Shannon discuss Leanne bringing Amy into the Institute; what's happening with finding the Quad Squad a new home due to impending eviction; Kit trying to extract the dirt on Craig; and Betsy's ongoing blackmailing of Carla.  They they dig into the developments with Joel and Lauren. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

This week in North of Weatherfield, Brittlestar and Shannon discuss the developments with Sarah, Gary and Maria; Kit and his birth family, as well as newest addition Betsy Swain, before delving into the multiple juicy storylines this week, including Roy's re-emergence onto the Street, what's going on with Nick and Toyah, and of course the biggest reveal - what happened to Lauren. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

This week in North of Weatherfield, Brittlestar and Shannon look at everything that's been going on with Gemma's arrest and subsequent developments, Kit becoming involved with the family, and Bernie being edged out.  They also discuss, Dee-Dee and Joel's relationship and Joel becoming entangled with yet another young blonde minor. Glenda and George are at it again, Roy is in hiding and Steve's birthday is not what he had anticipated.  And oh, Toyah! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

Brittlestar, Steve Boots, and Lisa discuss the recent assassination attempt on the former president of the US and the reactions and conspiracy theories surrounding it. The conversation also touches on the need for media pushback and the role of grifters in manipulating public opinion. Predictions for future events in Canada, including the appointment of Mark Carney as Minister of Finance and a hypothetical attack by Godzilla on Toronto. Get full access to Podcast Is Broken at www.podcastisbroken.ca/subscribe

This week in North of Weatherfield, Brittlestar and Shannon discuss the messy Toyah, Nick, Leanne and Rowan relationships; Kev and Abi's ongoing battles with real and fake videos and Stefan Brent; Cassie wiggling her way into the Barlow household, and Paul coming to terms with not being around in future.  They also reflect on the moving scenes of Gemma and Chesney struggling to maintain a household for their kids while obstacle after obstacle comes at them. And is Joel plotting while Dee-Dee tries to charm his parents? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

This week in North of Weatherfield, Brittlestar and Shannon update us on what is happening to Ken (and does he still wear that shortie kimono?!), Glenda and George's battle, Bobby's second chance, what Joel's up to now, and Paul and Billy creating memories. They also discuss what's going on with Kev, Abi and Cassie, and the mess that is Rowan, Leanne, Nick and Toyah. And of course the new romances that have popped up this week! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

Politico Extraordinaire Scott Reid mistakenly joins Brittlestar, Lisa B, Steve Boots for a discussion about that by-election loss in Toronto and what it means for Prime Minister Trudeau. The conversation touches on the potential need for change within the Liberal Party and the importance of authenticity and sincerity in political communication. The quality of people entering politics and the challenges they face are discussed. Get full access to Podcast Is Broken at www.podcastisbroken.ca/subscribe

In this episode, Brittlestar and Shannon examine all the players and details that dripped out over this crazy week leading to us finally discovering what happened to Lauren… but do we know everything?They also discuss new insight we now have into DS Swain, Bethany and Daisy's new friendship, and who may be behind the video of Abi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

This week Brittlestar and Shannon discuss the latest goings-on in Weatherfield, including the demise of Steve and Demi, what Bernie and Kit are learning about each other, and the good, the bad and the ugly of what Simon is going through.  They also untangle what's going on with Bethany, Sarah, Gary and Daniel, take a look at Roy's new prison pal and theorize who is behind what's happening to Abby. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

In this week's episode, Brittlestar and Shannon discuss the past week's episodes, including George and Glenda's fight over the business, the aftermath of Maria and Gary's split, Leanne's deepening involvement with Rowan and the Institute, and Steve's love life. They also delve into the Nathan, Daniel and Bethany situation, as well as what's going on with Bernie's recent secrecy.They also discuss their favourite funny or touching moments from the week and put a call out to our listeners for help - googling a past storyline is too risky for spoilers, but they need to know the history between Nathan and Shona! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

In this week's episode, Brittlestar and Shannon are coming to you from St John's NL! They discuss what happened when Denny was left in charge of Paul, Alya's impending departure from the Street and where she and Adam stand, Liam stealing Paul's medication, the trouble Gary is creating for himself with Sarah, and Steve's new date.They also analyze everything that went wrong when Nikki went to see a sex worker who may know about Lauren's disappearance, as well as the animosity between Glenda and George now that she knows about the will.And of course they share their favourite funny moments from the week, as well as touching on the surprisingly lovely relationship between Dev and Bernie. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

In this episode of North of Weatherfield, Brittlestar and Shannon discuss the storylines of the week, including Roy's health scare, George's dilemma, Rowan's strengthening influence over Leanne, the re-appearance of Paul and Gemma's dad, Steve's date, and Adam and Alya's suddenly flirty relationship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

In this episode, hosts Brittlestar, Lisa B, and Steve Boots catch up and discuss a controversial youth dance event organized by a conservative constituency office, the recent exchange between Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in the House of Commons. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the binary nature of politics and the challenge of critically evaluating different parties. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.podcastisbroken.ca

They are name-calling in congressional committees and judges don't like it when witnesses roll their eyes. It's summer travel time in North America, and as we get ready to go see those relatives we really disagree with, we're re-airing an episode on getting along across difference. Dr. Sturg breaks down the research on how you can get along and maybe even help someone change their mind. Why do grown adult politicians call other people mean names? Personal attacks are designed to make you trust the other person less, and they are deceptive. In this episode of UnSpun, learn about how those attacks work, and how a little laughter can make politics easier to take, as Dr. Sturg and Canadian comedy influencer Brittlestar talk about the power of comedy in news. Send us your questions and comments at theunspunpodcast@gmail.com and don't forget to like and subscribe! Follow Dr. SturgTwitter - Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / XWebsite - Sturg saysThe Book - We are #AltGovhttps://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538162095/We-Are-#ALTGOV-Social-Media-Resistance-from-the-Inside

In this episode of North of Weatherfield, Brittlestar and Shannon discuss the latest developments regarding Lauren's disappearance, Toyah's revelation, and Todd's shenanigans. They also share their favourite moments and ponder is Lauren really dead? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weatherfield.ca

Brittlestar, Steve Boots, and Lisa B discuss Justin Trudeau's video explaining the capital gains tax and the need for the Liberal Party to better communicate their policies. They talk about the decision of Loblaws to sign the grocery store code of conduct and the impact of the boycott on their branding. They also mention the controversy in the Saskatchewan legislature, where the speaker read a letter accusing an MLA of inappropriate behavior and an obsession with guns. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.podcastisbroken.ca

Rosie was 'Passed the Golden Baton' to be in the Show by previous Guest, the Canadian viral sensation "Brittlestar: The internet's favourite dad!"Brittlestar's episode is here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1206005/13384586Have you ever been so engrossed in a satire that you found yourself double-checking whether you're in on the joke? That's the genius of Rosie Holt – the comedian who could pass for an MP with her scintillating political parodies, leaving audiences unsure whether to laugh or call for her resignation! Delighted to welcome Rosie Holt to the Good Listening To Show 'Clearing' to talk about her comedic journey, the viral whirlwind of her parodies on Party Gate, the Post Office Scandal and many more, plus news of her upcoming UK National Tour, that promises to tickle your funny-bone whilst also engaging in a bit of sunshine-inspired inspiration.Peeking behind the curtain of Rosie's life, we stumbled into a world ripe with the makings of a comedian – from the dynamic chaos of a large family to the elaborate imaginary quests with her siblings. Those early influences have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on her work, weaving a story of resilience and humor that can only come from the heart of someone who has experienced the terror of 'dying on stage.' Rosie's candid recount of the highs-and-lows of her formative years provides a touching and often hilarious testament to the power of humour in navigating life's unpredictable path.As we wandered further down memory lane, Rosie shared her experiences of the classic horror genre's influence on her, the eye-opening indulgence of the Edinburgh Festival, and how the isolating times of the Pandemic sparked a new vein of creativity in her satire. From artwork that speaks of hope and sanctuary to advice she'd impart to her younger self, Rosie's reflections offer a poignant glimpse into the life of an artist. Whether you're a creative soul or simply someone who appreciates a good laugh with a side of introspective wisdom, this episode is a reminder of the transformative power of embracing our unique stories and turning adversity into art.You can also Watch/Listen to Rosie's wonderful episode here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/rosieholtTune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

Brittlestar is the stage name of Stewart Reynolds, a Stratford, Ontario based comedian, writer, communications consultant, and online television show host. His campaign for KFC Canada was the world’s most watched branded video on Facebook in the summer of 2017.

It's the holidays, and that means visits with those challenging relatives and chance encounters when you travel. In this episode, Dr. Sturg reviews some ideas from communication studies about how to have productive conversations with people you disagree with. Why do grown adult politicians call other people mean names? Personal attacks are designed to make you trust the other person less, and they are deceptive. In this episode of UnSpun, learn about how those attacks work, and how a little laughter can make politics easier to take, as Dr. Sturg and Canadian comedy influencer Brittlestar talk about the power of comedy in news. Send us your questions and comments at theunspunpodcast@gmail.com and don't forget to like and subscribe! Follow Dr. SturgTwitter - Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / XWebsite - Sturg saysThe Book - We are #AltGovhttps://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538162095/We-Are-#ALTGOV-Social-Media-Resistance-from-the-Inside

Stewart Reynolds is a on line content creator with several great stories / The Corey Perry controversy / The top three songs on Apple Music / The wing nuts of Oakland City Council / The Retirment Sherpa / Dan Duran the anchorman / Pissing in the aisle Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett, Electric Vehicle Network, Palma Pasta, Kelseys and Boron One.

Mark interviews social media funny man Brittlestar (Stewart Reynolds) about his creative work and his new book Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse: Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon.   Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, welcomes a new patron, and offers a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Mark's movie trivia guides to Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Die Hard. In their conversation, Mark and Stewart talk about: Where the name "Brittlestar" came from Stewart's background as a musician and how he incorporates that into the parody music his does as part of his video skits How the music he now does for social media posts has broadly opened up the various styles and genres he can play and play with Stewart always writing stuff since he was a kid The way the book came from a series of topics that he wanted to riff on but which might not work as well for a video Being a fan of music and television and videos and trying to produce content from the perspective of the audience and of things he would like to see Beginning to do social media content back in 2013 Some of the early viral videos including the "Put Your Finger on the Screen" series and "Summer is Not Over" How Stewart, his wife Shannon, and their two sons were all involved in the creation of their social media content, and how Disney and that social media business came along in the nick of time to save them The KFC-branded "Explaining Canada Day to Americans" video that rec'd more than 10 million views than that year's most popular Nike video The process of how they create these videos, often based on a concept and a punch-line with a bit of winging it Getting into writing specific scripts for these skits about five years ago, which led into the monologue-style videos Why their living room is often dubbed the place where ideas go to die The "The Morning Show Thing" show that Stewart and Shannon started in 2015 - which is returning again in a slightly differen format Having to convince Shannon to come out in front of the camera Stewart's new book WELCOME TO THE STUPIDPOCALYPSE: Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon Some of the differences between writing essays that were 1000 words verses a one and a half minute video The irreverence that Stewart was able to inject into the text of the book Being contacted by a literary agency that asked if Stewart was interested in writing a book The constant mistake humans make in compartmentalizing themselves into boxes such as "left wing" or "right wing" and how we get hung up on those things The foreword (written by Ryan Reynolds), the middleword (written by Mary Trump) and the afterword (written by Colin Mochrie) which was partially inspired by something Eric Idle put on the cover of one of his books Stewart's thoughts on the digital umbilical chord A strategy for dealing with trolls online The two times in the past ten years of being on social media where responding to negative comments actually worked out okay Stewart's theory that Canadian cuisine is a defiance Advice that Stewart would offer to other creatives: "Don't make art for artists." And more... After the interview Mark reflects on the unique opportunity to chat with someone who has inspired you and Stewart's advice about not making art for other artists, but rather for the specific consumers of your product.   Links of Interest: Brittlestar's Website YouTube  Twitter Instagram TikTok Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse EP 333 - 10 Things You Likely Didn't Know About Draft2Digital Mark's YouTube Channel Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard   Brittlestar, a.k.a. Stewart Reynolds, is a bespectacled every-dad who has become a popular online media personality over the past decade. Every week, hundreds of thousands of people watch his videos on various social media channels. Some of Brittlestar's followers include Henry Winkler, Ryan Reynolds, Ken Jeong, Rex Chapman, Yvette Nicole Brown, and many other politicians and journalists. Brittlestar videos have been viewed more than a combined 600 million times, allowing him to gain a global fanbase, attend speaking engagements all over North America, receive an invitation to the White House, and engage in collaborations with celebrities such as Gordon Ramsay, Alan Thicke, and the Property Brothers.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Hundreds of thousands of people watch Brittlestar's videos every week. His comedic and family-friendly videos have been seen more than 600 million times on various platforms.  With fans all over the world, speaking engagements all over North America, collaborations with celebrities such as Ryan Reynolds, Brittlestar is living the social media celebrity dream… not bad for a Dad from the suburbs. He joined Dr. Horton to talk about his comedic life before and after the pandemic, the idea of humour as resistance, and how to stay on the right side of the line after which things are not funny anymore.

Rachel and David make social media darling Brittlestar laugh at his own jokes, and discourse seriously (and at least semi-intelligently) with his alter ego Stewart Reynolds on his recent book (Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse: Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon); on the objective perspective on the U.S. afforded to Canadians and to American citizens living outside the country; and on the challenge of learning to interact maturely with the big dumb, nonstop, in-your-face electronic bulletin board that is social media.

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On this episode of the Richard Crouse Show we'll meet Stewart Reynolds a.k.a. Brittlestar, a fifty-something social media star who bills himself as “The Internet's Favourite Dad* (*unproven).” He has a massive following—his videos have been viewed over 650 million times on all the platforms—and done so without licking an airplane toilet seat, like viral video sensation Ava Louise, or posing provocatively on an OnlyFans page… yet. Toay we'll talk about his latest project, a new book called “Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse: Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon,” a collection of short comedic essays on politics, life, and more as a field guide for life. Then, we'll meet Emily Pohl-Weary, a writer and creative writing instructor at the University of British Columbia. Her previous books include YA novels Not Your Ordinary Wolf Girl and Strange Times at Western High and the poetry book Ghost Sick. Today we'll talk about her latest novel “How to be Found,” a young adult novel about inner-city teens who live on a razor's edge and understand that chosen family is just as important as blood.

On this episode of the Richard Crouse Show we'll meet Stewart Reynolds a.k.a. Brittlestar, a fifty-something social media star who bills himself as “The Internet's Favourite Dad* (*unproven).” He has a massive following—his videos have been viewed over 650 million times on all the platforms—and done so without licking an airplane toilet seat, like viral video sensation Ava Louise, or posing provocatively on an OnlyFans page… yet. Today we'll talk about his latest project, a new book called “Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse: Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon,” a collection of short comedic essays on politics, life, and more as a field guide for life. Then, we'll meet Emily Pohl-Weary, a writer and creative writing instructor at the University of British Columbia. Her previous books include YA novels Not Your Ordinary Wolf Girl and Strange Times at Western High and the poetry book Ghost Sick. Today we'll talk about her latest novel “How to be Found,” a young adult novel about inner-city teens who live on a razor's edge and understand that chosen family is just as important as blood.

Known as "The Internet's Favorite Dad" Brittlestar a.k.a. comedian Stewart Reynolds has become an on-line sensation. Every week, hundreds of thousands of people watch his videos on various social media channels. Brittlestar videos have been viewed more than a combined 600 million times. Brittlestar has funny stories revealing how he went viral, what the keys to making popular videos for the internet are and how he first got started with the help of his small child. HIs videos cover everything from being a middle-aged white guy, to the challenges of being a Dad and why God would be disappointed in human's stupidity to name a few.

Why do grown adult politicians call other people mean names? Personal attacks are designed to make you trust the other person less, and they are deceptive. In this episode of UnSpun, learn about how those attacks work, and how a little laughter can make politics easier to take, as Dr. Sturg and Canadian comedy influencer Brittlestar talk about the power of comedy in news. Follow Brittlestar:Brittlestar.comBrittlestar on TwitterBrittlestar (@brittlestar) • Instagram Follow Dr. SturgTwitter - Prof. Amanda Sturgill (@DrSturg) / XWebsite - Sturg saysThe Book - We are #AltGovhttps://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538162095/We-Are-#ALTGOV-Social-Media-Resistance-from-the-Inside

Brittlestar is Canada's foremost social media star / Fred joins a Brampton seniors club / Howard cards a 67 / Lauren Boebert is a ditch pig / Crazy bikers / Mike Babcock blows it / The Jays sweep after getting swept / Dan Duran the anchorman / Local newspapers are dying Humble and Fred is proudly brought to you by Bodog, The Chambers Plan, The Retirement Sherpa Tim Niblett, Electric Vehicle Network, Palma Pasta, StretchLab and Boron One.

Episode #58 - Hosts Kathy Buckworth and Evelyn Brindle welcome social media sensation Bette Reynolds, also known as Granny Reynolds to the Green Bench. Bette shares her journey into the world of social media, which was influenced by her son, Stuart, a.k.a. Brittlestar. With her humor and wisdom, Granny Reynolds has become a favorite among viewers. Tune in to hear Bette's story and enjoy a podcast filled with laughter and insights. Bette Reynolds Social Media TikTok (@BetteReynolds) Instagram (@grannyreynolds) X (@reynolds_bette) Threads (@grannyreynolds) Granny Reynolds encourages older individuals to embrace social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, emphasizing the potential for new opportunities and interests. While acknowledging that not everyone may be accepting of this change, she believes that by showing older individuals how to navigate these platforms in the simplest way, it can be a transformative experience. Engaging with social media allows older individuals to break out of their own little bubble and explore a wide range of interesting content and subjects. She emphasizes that social media is not exclusively for young people, highlighting the valuable knowledge and experiences that older individuals have to offer. They suggest that older individuals should not be afraid to try social media platforms, even if they initially feel like they might be making a fool of themselves. The key is to keep trying and learning until they become comfortable with using these platforms. Bette shares her personal experience of using social media as a means to connect with her grandchildren. Initially finding her social media postings amusing, the grandchildren now proudly share them with their friends. This highlights the potential for social media to bridge the generational gap and allow older individuals to communicate and connect with younger family members in a meaningful way. Overall, this episode emphasizes the benefits of encouraging older individuals to use social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. By embracing these platforms, older individuals can open themselves up to new interests, connect with others, and share their own unique perspectives and experiences.   Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us. ----more---- The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice. It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence. "The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages Retirement & Long-term Care homes in Ontario, Canada. #ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench is produced by Memory Tree Productions Learn more about our host, Kathy Buckworth, at kathybuckworth.com Learn more about #ElderWisdom at elderwisdom.ca Learn more about Schlegel Villages at schlegelvillages.com

Delighted to welcome the incomparable, wise & wonderful viral phenomenon 'Brittlestar' aka Stewart Reynolds to The Good Listening To Show Clearing.  Brittlestar was 'Passed the Golden Baton' by fellow internet sensation and previous guest, Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon.You can also Watch/Listen to Brittestar's episode, extolling the virtues of Canadian Butter Tarts here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/brittlestarWith the 'moist-in-between' (!) of emerging fresh from a shower for his Clearing, this is a  delightful conversation indeed, suffused with life-affirming wisdom inviting us to trust the 'ebb-and-flow' that life presents us with, helping us to navigate and trust disappointment whenever it might present and be able to go with the flow: "We'll get there in the end..."Brittlestar is a proud Canadian and a veritable multimedia marvel, boasting a staggering 600 million downloads to his name.  We hear the story behind his peculiar and wonderful pseudonym, its roots being in a band name dating back to 2004,  combined with the truly bizarre fact about the real-life star fish creature called Brittle Star, which also involves unconventional defecation!Author also of "Welcome to the Stupidapocalypse" a side-splitting survival guide for the era of "Dumbageddon"! Brittlestar is happiest editing video and mixing music. He has given himself permission to treat any disappointments as creative stimulus. He recognises the need to keep going and keep being useful, all because you never ever know how useful you might be to certain people in their individually uncertain times. The work ethic is as important to Brittlestar as the spontaneity. His favourite quote from Thomas Edison asserts the following: “Impractical it may be but important, surely.”As we wrap up this riveting discussion, we dissect the progression of personal ambitions and underline the significance of accepting change as a catalyst for personal growth. This episode is a medley of laughter, enlightenment & wisdom - and not forgetting of course the recipe & equation for Canadian Butter Tarts: Sex & Gold in a Blender = Butter Tarts!Enjoy!Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

The worst moment in your life can be your superhero origin story! Stewart Reynolds was at the end of his financial and emotional rope. His business had failed. His house was about to be repossessed. But the internet sensation known as @Brittlestar found his second wind and rose from the ashes to build a hugely successful international brand. Liana talks with Stewart about how to bounce back from major life disappointments.

Brittlestar, or Stewart Reynolds (as his mom calls him when he's in trouble), is the father of two young men, Owen (award-winning podcast producer) and Gregor (social media personality and speaker). These three guys, along with Brittlestar's wife, Shannon, have created viral videos for a variety of brands and organizations such as Disney, ESPN, Subway, CBC, Walmart, Kal Tire and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brittlestar is back to chat about his new book and what it says about the online world today. Plus, we look at how to turn an ordinary wheelchair into a smart wheelchair and we break down the meaning of dark design in Socially Speaking.Links to this week's stories and discussion:[08:58] Aliza Rosen: getrex.app[16:33] Apptastic[25:38] Brittlestar: brittlestar.com[32:34] Dr. Pooja Viswanathan: brazemobility.com[40:51] What Exactly Is The Dark DesignYou can also find both AmberMac and Michael B on Twitter.

He's a middle aged white guy, backed by Disney, who makes dad jokes on the internet ... with an edge. Amidst all the hatred on social media, Brittlestar actually makes people feel better, or at least laugh at the things that don't. We had a lot of fun with Stewart Reynolds, which is what his mom calls him when he's in trouble. Brittlestar's videos are watched by hundreds of thousands and he made the world's most popular branded video on Facebook. In spite of being “The world's favourite internet dad (unproven)”. He has yet to do a daddy blog. Did you know you can watch this episode too? We are on YouTube. We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign Up for our Substack Newsletter. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Wendy and Maureen at womenofir@gmail.com We now have a YouTube Channel! Please hit the Subscribe button when you get there. And because you asked for it - Future episodes will be in video form. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenofIllRepute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I welcome Brittlestar (The Internet's favorite Dad) to the show! What a journey over the last 10 years that has seen his family-friendly videos viewed over 600 Million times on all platforms! We discuss it all plus his invitation to the White House, Public Speaking to the powerful grain industry after Rick Mercer (How can you possibly entertain a room full of farmers for over 50 min?), the grind of keeping up to date on content creation and trying to balance family life through it all! What does Brittlestar "DO?" How "DID" he do it? What "WILL" he do next? All this and more on this week's episode with one of the funniest Canadians in the land! Check out these amazing Videos by Brittlestar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jzeyCV8WsA https://youtube.com/shorts/tQljm4WAIIc?feature=share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're happy to share this chat with Leah and Payton, directors of the upcoming documentary series “The Elements of Mutual Aid”. You can find previews of the film on their social media and links to those and more in our show notes at our website. The series is about to enter post-production once they've gotten JUST a little more footage to add to their 5 years of work. For the hour, we talk about the series, their concepts of mutual aid, the process of radically respectful film making and some of their inspirations. Filmmakers links: Fundraiser: https://seedandspark.com/fund/elements-of-mutual-aid#story Website: https://theelementsofmutualaid.com/ Mastodon: https://kolektiva.social/@Elememts_of_MA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsVukfZB-L_mM4-MsU7cAQ PeerTube: https://kolektiva.media/c/elementsofmutualaid/videos?s=1 Film Projects they mentioned: Juan Carlos: https://simulacrosdeliberacion.com/ CineMovilNYC: https://medium.com/@cinemovil/manifesto-1-we-are-practitioners-of-guerrilla-cinema-585ff2369863 Radical Film Network: https://radicalfilmnetwork.com/ . ... . .. Featured Tracks: Foot On Necks by Sault from 5 It's Nice To Be Disliked (Annoy a Nazi) by Brittlestar

Now that Elon Musk has bought Twitter, does this portend the downfall of western civilization? The Internet's Favourite Dad, Stewart Reynolds, AKA Brittlestar, thinks The Kids Today won't put up with this shit the way Gen-X and the Boomers do.