أفضل بودكاسات Legacy Lessons (2026)

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051 The Hotline Is Open: Grandpa Lou, Lost + Found 7:29

3d ago7:29

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This episode is a little different—and a little sacred. We’re launching The Hotline—a new way to capture the grit, glory, and heart of real-life grandpa stories. Each month, we’ll drop a prompt. You record your voice. We amplify it. To kick things off, Steve shares a recovered recording of his dad, Grandpa Lou, telling his own origin story: How he …

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Reclaiming Herself: Trell Taylor on Surgery, Healing & Body Confidence | Part -2 17:17

19d ago17:17

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Send us a text In this deeply personal episode, Trell Taylor opens up to Cedric about her journey with a medical condition that many people face— a challenge that led her to seek transformative plastic surgery. Trell talks about the emotional, physical, and mental battle behind the decision, the recovery process, and how the experience reshaped her…

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050 Urban Huck Finn: The Wild & Redemptive Life of Mike Deraedt 31:18

6d ago31:18

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In this raw and riveting episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris sits down with longtime friend and honorary "Urban Huck Finn"—Mike Deraedt. Born and raised on the hard-edged Lower East Side of Detroit, Mike shares powerful stories of survival, loss, resilience, and unexpected transformation. From stealing hubcaps to studying calculus, bouncin…

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049 Santa’s Secrets: What Kids Really Ask For (It’s Not Toys) 35:52

12d ago35:52

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What if the most meaningful stories at Christmastime came not from gift wrap, but from the raw honesty of children sitting on Santa’s lap? In this powerful and unexpected episode of The Grandpa Channel, Rivers (aka Steve Harris) welcomes a real-life Santa who shares the funny, spiritual, and deeply moving stories behind the red suit. From silly sib…

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048 The Inmate Who Prayed for Me: A Christmas Story with Rivers aka Steve Harris 11:31

16d ago11:31

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What if your most meaningful Christmas gift came from a convicted felon? In this deeply personal episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve "Rivers" Harris recounts the unraveling of his life during the 2009 holiday season: financial collapse, family stress, deep spiritual discouragement—and the surprising moment of peace that arrived through a tattooed…

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047 Doctor, Grandma, Legacy Keeper: The Power of Health, Ritual, and Storytelling with Katherine Schlaerth 32:08

20d ago32:08

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In this heartwarming and wisdom-packed episode, Rivers (Steve Harris) chats with Dr. Katherine Schlaerth—a geriatrician& family physician, author, and grandmother of 21—about what it means to show up for your family across generations. Together they explore: How to stay healthy and active so your grandkids can climb all over you (literally) Why gra…

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046 Joyful Discipleship & Campfire Songs: Grandfathering Across Generations with Brent Nielsen 43:47

23d ago43:47

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What does it mean to be a joyful disciple as a grandpa? In this heartfelt and humorous episode, Rivers (aka Steve Harris) sits down with his longtime friend Brent Nielsen, a father of six, grandfather to 26, and world traveler with stories and wisdom to spare. Brent shares how he and his wife Marcia have stayed deeply connected to their growing fam…

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045 Wisdom, Legacy & Love: A Conversation with Historian Richard Bushman 35:51

27d ago35:51

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What does it mean to be a grandfather today — and how has that role changed over time? In this heartfelt episode of The Grandpa Channel, host Steve Harris (aka “Rivers”) welcomes legendary historian, author, and beloved grandfather Richard Lyman Bushman for a conversation filled with timeless wisdom, personal reflection, and multigenerational insig…

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"The Power of Her Pen: Trell Taylor on Writing, Healing & Finding Her Voice" Part 1 20:28

28d ago20:28

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Send us a text In this episode of the Life, Lessons & Legacy Podcast, Cedric D. Nelson sits down with author Trell Taylor to explore the heart, purpose, and lived experiences behind her newest book. Trell shares the real-life moments that shaped her writing, the lessons she wants readers to take away, and how storytelling became a form of healing. …

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044 Sleepovers, Snowball Fights & the Secret to Being a Great Grandpa — with Bill Mansell 36:37

1M ago36:37

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Bill Mansell — longtime neighbor, father, and grandfather — joins Steve (“Rivers”) on The Grandpa Channel for a beautiful conversation about what it truly means to be a grandparent in today’s world. From growing up knowing all four of his grandparents to now becoming the “older generation” himself, Bill shares stories full of humor, heart, and hope…

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043 The Book She Wrote with Her Grandson (from 10,000 Miles Away) with Kathy Nunn 37:03

1M ago37:03

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In this heartfelt and history-rich episode, Rivers (Steve Harris) interviews Kathy Nunn, a retired educator and author living in Melbourne, Australia. Kathy shares her journey from Wales to Papua New Guinea to Australia — and the beautiful creative project she completed with her grandson: co-authoring a book inspired by Welsh legends. In this episo…

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042 Steal Our Best Plays: 10 Real Moves for Deeper Grandkid Connection 32:29

1M ago32:29

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This episode is your audio companion to our most popular resource: 👉 “Steal Our Best Plays: Top 10 Ways to Connect with Your Grandkids.” These aren’t made-up theories — they’re field-tested, story-backed plays from real grandpas (and grandmas!) who’ve shared their secrets on the show. Each “play” includes: A clip from a real Grandpa Channel guest A…

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041 The Day I Melted Into a Pool of Gratitude with Steve Harris aka Rivers 5:46

1M ago5:46

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Welcome back to the Grandpa Channel — where grandpas share stories, grandkids get curious, and legacy lives on. In this special Thanksgiving episode, Rivers (Steve Harris) shares a deeply personal story — one that’s equal parts vulnerable, redemptive, and quietly powerful. Born with a cleft lip in 1955, Steve spent years undergoing surgeries and or…

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040 Wild Bill, Sheep Dogs & Grandpa Wisdom: Stories with Russ Miller 8:48

1M ago8:48

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In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, we’re joined by Russ Miller — master storyteller, retired accountant, cowboy at heart, and proud grandpa. Russ shares: What it was like growing up as a “feral child” in rural Utah His father’s incredible life as a world-renowned saddle maker (with clients like Robert Redford and Willie Nelson!) What it meant …

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039 The Gratitude Deficit: How One Grandmother’s Love Rewired a Family Tree with Bracha Goetz 41:26

2M ago41:26

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In this special episode of The Grandpa Channel, Rivers (Steve Harris) is joined by bestselling author and grandmother of 39 (!) Bracha Goetz to talk about a topic that changes everything: gratitude. You’ll hear stories about: How Rivers’ own mom instilled an “attitude of gratitude” Bracha’s teenage search for meaning and how gratitude saved her fro…

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038 Father, Judge, Stranger: Unpacking a Complicated Legacy with Mike Harding 50:17

2M ago50:17

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Episode Title: “I Never Heard My Grandfather's Voice — Now I Know Why That Matters” Guest: Mike Harding Host: Steve Harris Presented by: The Grandpa Channel In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode, Steve sits down with his friend Mike Harding to explore what it means to be a son, a father—and one day, a grandfather. Mike grew up never hearin…

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037 When Life Breaks Your Back, Love Lifts You: Grandparenting Through Grit, Faith, and Showing Up With Doug Wadsworth 41:22

2M ago41:22

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Guest: Doug Wadsworth — Utah native, Navy officer, devoted grandpa/great-grandpa. The early roots: Growing up near both sets of grandparents; linotype-operator grandpa at the Deseret News; hard-work DNA and Depression-era frugality. Service threads: Dad’s WWII Pacific stories; Doug’s own path through OCS and commissioning; what service taught him a…

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Part 2: “John Best: Building Legacy Through Sports, Service, and Sound” 22:25

2M ago22:25

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Send us a text In this episode of the Life, Lessons, and Legacy Podcast, host Cedric D. Nelson sits down with John Best, a former professional basketball player turned radio station general manager, to talk about purpose-driven transformation. From high-level athletics to empowering youth through education and media, John reflects on how his journe…

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036 Shut Up & Listen: A Grandma’s Masterclass in Grandparent Connection with Kathy Healey 19:33

2M ago19:33

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In today’s episode, Rivers sits down with the unstoppable + deeply devoted Kathy Healey — a grandma who made connection her superpower. Kathy reveals: how being able to show up (literally) became her legacy the insane story of holding her granddaughter’s hand through the NICU from hour one why most grandkids aren’t asking for lectures…they’re askin…

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From the Court to the Community: John Best on Leadership Beyond the Game | Part-1 23:23

2M ago23:23

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Send us a text From the Court to the Community: John Best on Leadership Beyond the Game In this powerful episode of the Life, Lessons, and Legacy Podcast, former professional basketball player John Best shares how the discipline, teamwork, and mindset he learned on the court shaped his transition into leadership off the court. Now serving as Genera…

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035 The Grandpa Who Taught Me Hard Things Are Holy — A Masterclass in Grandparenting Through Love + Work Wayne Samuelson 33:30

2M ago33:30

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In today’s episode, Rivers sits down with longtime friend + retired pulmonologist Dr. Wayne Samuelson — to talk about the grandpas who shaped him, the lessons he learned while building a house side-by-side with his grandfather, and how he now shows up for his own eight grandkids. Inside this episode: how a Depression-era craftsman grandpa framed ha…

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New Podcast Theme Song 1:50

2M ago1:50

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Send us a text 🔥 NEW SOUND. SAME PURPOSE. 🔥 The Life, Lessons, and Legacy Podcast just leveled up. Introducing our new theme song — a soulful anthem that captures the heart of what this platform is all about: faith, resilience, and walking in purpose. From every stumble to every rise, this track reminds us why we keep going — to leave a legacy wort…

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034 How Endurance Sports Shaped a Better Grandpa: Lessons from Ken Walters 22:32

2M ago22:32

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In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Rivers talks with guest Ken Walters — a 61-year-old grandpa with 12 grandkids spread across the country. Ken shares how endurance events (Ironman, ultras, biking) taught him the power of persistence, how to stay connected with grandkids you don’t live near, and why small check-ins & little moments will always…

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033 God, Grandpas, and the Gift of Time — with Jen Blosil 25:01

2M ago25:01

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In this warm, laughter-filled episode, Rivers (Steve Harris) sits down with Jen Blosil — musician, thinker, and self-proclaimed “lover of people” — to explore what makes relationships between grandparents and grandkids truly meaningful. Jen shares stories about her three very different grandfathers: a quiet priest, a gruff smoker with a soft spot, …

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032 Grandparenting on the Spectrum: How to Show Up for Autistic Grandkids with Heart with Jennifer Kaufman 15:31

3M ago15:31

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What does it really mean to show up as a grandparent to an autistic grandchild? In this deeply thoughtful and practical episode, Steve Harris (aka “Rivers”) talks with Jennifer Kaufman, author of Grandparenting on the Spectrum and longtime principal of an autism-focused school. Jennifer shares insights from both her professional life and her person…

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031 The Time I Threw Like I'd Never Seen a Baseball Before with Steve Harris aka Rivers 4:03

3M ago4:03

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Everyone’s got a flub they’ll never forget. In this solo episode, Rivers (aka Steve Harris) shares the time he thought he was major league-bound... until he airmailed a ball into right field and watched his coach hurl a mitt into the fence. It’s a story about confidence, embarrassment, and the kind of failures you don’t edit out—because they end up…

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030 The Man Behind the Tater Tot: Legacy, Invention, and Grandpa Wisdom with Steve Grigg 40:59

3M ago40:59

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What does it mean to build something that lasts—then teach your grandkids how to carry it? In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris sits down with long-time friend Steve Grigg, son of Nephi Grigg, one of the founders of Ore-Ida and the inventor of the Tater Tot. But this isn’t just a food history story. It’s a deeply personal look at fa…

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029 Real Grandpa Stories: Love, Legacy, and the Mess We Don’t Edit Out with Jim McCrea 38:34

3M ago38:34

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Guest: Jim McCrea Host: Steve “Rivers” Harris In this episode: – Why some grandfathers don’t share war stories, and why Jim’s dad did – The redemption inside a rocky childhood – What “I am what I am” really means for today’s grandpas – How to show up with love, not performance – What to say when your grandchild says, “I’m scared” – How legacy gets …

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028 Newly Minted Grandpa & the Moon Role - Twins, Family & Presence with Scott Becker 28:50

3M ago28:50

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بقلم with Steve Harris – Real Talk, Real Laughs & the Real Grandparent Life

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027 Stage-4 to “Top of the World”: Grandkids, Grit, and Meeting the Pope with Frank Malizia 34:42

3M ago34:42

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What do you do when doctors give you six months to live? For Frank Malizia, a Bronx native and lifelong Yankee fan, the answer was simple: hold on to faith, fight with everything he had, and cling to the hope of seeing his grandchildren one day. Against staggering odds, Frank survived stage-4 esophageal cancer, endured years of chemo and experiment…

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026 The Mentor Who Saved My Life: The Power of Christ-Centered Grandparenting with Lee Crayk 47:52

3M ago47:52

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What does a lasting family legacy look like in real life? In this moving conversation, Lee Crayk shares grandpa stories that model Christ-centered grandparenting: from writing letters to grandkids at graduation, to creating safety and stability for kids, to letting kids fail safely so resilience can grow. Lee opens up about coping with the loss of …

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025 Family Legacy & Faith: How Grandpas Pass Down Resilience, Pioneer Stories, and Listening Paired with Curiosity with Dennis Bledsoe 33:47

3M ago33:47

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What makes a grandpa unforgettable? In this heartwarming episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris sits down with financial planner and devoted grandpa Dennis Bledsoe to explore the true legacy of grandparents. From passing down faith and resilience through family traditions to sharing pioneer stories that inspire gratitude, Dennis reveals how g…

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024 Poison Pillow, Duddo & Snow Removal: How Grandpas Create Joy in the Small Things with Mollie Diamond 35:47

3M ago35:47

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What if the moments your kids or grandkids remember most aren’t the big vacations, the perfect holidays, or the expensive gifts… but the goofy games you made up in the living room? In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris talks with Mollie Diamond about her dad, Wid — a grandpa who turned ordinary evenings into magic. From “Poison Pillo…

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023 How to Be a Good Grandpa | Quiet Dignity, Road Trips & Legacy with Kyle Winther 21:50

4M ago21:50

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What does being a good grandparent really look like? In this heartfelt episode of The Grandpa Channel, host Steve “Rivers” Harris sits down with his longtime friend Kyle Winther to explore what it means to show up for your family. Kyle shares lessons from his 93-year-old father, the importance of being grandparents who create road trip memories, an…

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022 One-on-One Time, Funny Nicknames, and Finding the Hand of God with Lee Ann Meads 35:35

4M ago35:35

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Grandparenting isn’t just about being there — it’s about how you show up. In this inspiring conversation with Lee Ann Meads, our first grandma guest on The Grandpa Channel, we dive into the big and small ways grandparents leave lasting impressions. From funny names for grandparents (yes, she explains how “Bampa” stuck) to meaningful one-on-one time…

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021 Keep Smiling: Life Stories, Family Jokes & 94 Years of Wisdom with Stanley Lear 17:14

4M ago17:14

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What do you learn after nearly a century of living, loving, and laughing? Stanley Lear, our oldest guest yet on The Grandpa Channel, has the answer: keep smiling. Born in 1930, Stanley grew up during the Great Depression as the eldest of 10 children in a 20x12 tar-paper home. From delivering newspapers at age seven to serving in France during the K…

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020 What We Carry Forward - Grief, Faith, And Family Bond with Dave Goates 52:06

4M ago52:06

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Grief does not end love. It reorganizes it. In this Grandpa Channel episode, Dave Goates and Steve Harris talk about the grief process, the tender ways family connection endures, and the small guardian angel moments that make you pay attention. You will hear how one daughter’s 49 days reshaped a family, how a long marriage still mentors from the ot…

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Commissioner Mickell Lowery on Memphis, Purpose, Campaign & Future | Life, Lessons & Legacy Podcast 38:02

4M ago38:02

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Send us a text In this episode of the Life, Lessons, and Legacy Podcast, Commissioner Mickell Lowery shares his vision for the future of Memphis as he prepares to run for Shelby County Mayor in 2026. We dive into what Memphis 901 Day means to him, the state of the city, and how his personal purpose drives his leadership. Tune in to hear Commissione…

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019 Crazy World War 2 Stories: Art Brothers on Survival, Faith & Family Legacy 43:17

4M ago43:17

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What happens when a story isn’t told? It risks disappearing — along with the wisdom, resilience, and warning it carries. In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Art Brothers joins Steve Harris (aka “Rivers”) to share grandpa stories that bridge generations. From fearless dogs and childhood memories to his mother’s harrowing survival during World Wa…

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018 Pedals & Presence: How Brian Golding Mentors Grandkids Through Mountain Biking & Listening 33:17

4M ago33:17

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What if the best mentorship doesn’t happen in classrooms or at podiums — but on bike trails, over milkshakes, and in car rides home? In this heartfelt episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris welcomes his cousin Brian Golding for a conversation that brings mentorship and coaching to life through family connection. Brian shares how mountain biki…

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017 The Grandma Stand: How Grandma Eileen Listened & Lifted Strangers in NYC with Mike Matthews 38:24

4M ago38:24

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The power of family connection isn’t always found in big gestures — sometimes it lives in a single question, a laugh, or the steady presence of someone who truly listens. In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Rivers is joined by Mike Matthews, who shares the unforgettable story of his grandmother, Eileen. What began as seasonal holiday visits blo…

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016 Faith, Family & the Power of Consistency: A Grandpa’s Legacy with Doug Matsumori 44:50

4M ago44:50

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In this inspiring episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris sits down with longtime friend and lawyer Doug Matsumori to explore the power of consistency in building strong family bonds. Doug shares stories of his Japanese-American heritage, his career, and raising seven children—while reflecting on the role of faith and family in creating a last…

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015 Why Honesty Is Important: Grandpa Wisdom on Integrity & Being Grateful & Thankful with Jack Peck 30:45

5M ago30:45

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Why honesty is important is a question that echoes through families, schools, and communities — and in this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Jack Peck offers heartfelt answers drawn from decades as a coach, father, and grandfather of 20. For Jack, honesty was more than a nice idea — it was the foundation of trust. He learned from his own father that…

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014 Fatherhood and Grandparenting: Mark Hale on Legacy, Faith & Family & Sloppy Joe's 32:41

5M ago32:41

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Fatherhood and grandparenting are more connected than we sometimes realize. In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve “Rivers” Harris sits down with his good friend and neighbor, Mark Hale, to reflect on the lessons passed down from fathers — and how they ripple forward into life as a grandparent. Mark shares heartfelt memories of his dad, who …

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013 Mentorship & Coaching Through a Grandfather’s Eyes: Lessons from Junior Yagi 29:08

5M ago29:08

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Mentorship and coaching don’t just shape athletes — they shape lives. In this heartfelt episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris sits down with Ty Yagi to remember his grandfather, Junior Yagi — a legendary baseball coach, disciplined farmer, and wisdom-filled mentor who quietly impacted generations. From dugout talks to life advice, Junior’s s…

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012 Family Legacy, Journals & Grandfather Wisdom | Dan Gibbons on Faith & Stories 42:06

5M ago42:06

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Family history lives in more than photographs — it thrives in the journals, libraries, and stories we choose to preserve. In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve “Rivers” Harris sits down with Dan Gibbons — a lawyer, judge, poet, and grandfather of 15 — to explore the art of quiet influence and the legacy of storytelling. Dan shares the finge…

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011 Step Grandparenting with Joy: Donald Wainwright on Integrity, Play & Presence 34:58

5M ago34:58

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Step grandparenting is more than just a role — it’s a calling to love, listen, and show up with joy, even when the bond isn’t by blood. In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Donald Wainwright opens his heart about stepping into grandfatherhood with integrity, intention, and a basement full of toys. Raised in Baltimore by teachers who taught him a…

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010 Recording Life Stories: Family Memories & Storytelling Magic with Ashtyn Salazar 27:09

5M ago27:09

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Life stories are more than dates and events — they’re the laughter in the kitchen, the quiet resilience of grandparents, and the simple memories that root us. In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris (aka Rivers) sits down with Ashtyn Salazar, founder of Planted Media, to talk about the beauty and urgency of recording stories before the…

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004 From Hamster Vomit Popsicles to Russian Missions: Connection Built with Love with Steve Newton 39:16

5M ago39:16

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Family connection is more than a phrase — it’s the heartbeat of legacy. In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Rivers (Steve Harris) sits down with longtime friend Steve Newton for a conversation that is as hilarious as it is heartfelt. Steve shares unforgettable grandparent stories, starting with a 70-year-old beginner golfer grandpa who ended up…

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009 Jewish Family Traditions, Shabbat Dinners & A Grandfather’s Legacy | Gary Lapin on The Grandpa Channel 18:19

5M ago18:19

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Show Notes: From Tailor Shops to Shofars — A Grandfather’s Legacy of Faith, Family & Friday Nights with Gary Lapin What do tailor shops, Friday night Shabbat dinners, and shofar-blowing have in common? They all live at the heart of Gary Lapin’s story — a longtime neighbor, father of three sons, grandfather of seven, and someone who carries forward …

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