A funny, honest look at how “focus” works when you grow up with low vision. I share how I’ve always focused through sound, connection, and humour and how new assistive glasses will change how I see faces, reactions, and the world. Real focus is about caring, not perfect sight.

How Blind Guy Comedy went from a nervous first open mic at Meeting Waters Coffee + Roastery to discovering my true purpose on stage. Eight years later, I’m no longer chasing fame I’m living the dream every time I make a room laugh. This is why I do stand-up.

Turning a moment of spite into a wonderful serious, but funny joke.

For me, comedy starts with truth. I don’t make up stories—I relive real moments from my life, like the time I accidentally offered my chicken bone to a stranger. Most of my jokes come from awkward, embarrassing memories, and somehow, those stories connect us. I’m also fundraising for eSight Go glasses—life-changing tech that could help me finally see my audience. Learn more in the full blog.

Welcome back to another episode of The Midday Show! I’m your host, J.R. Bjornson. Today’s episode is all about a topic I know too...

J.R. Bjornson interviews Niek Theelen about intersection of comedy and anxiety. Niek shares his unique journey into comedy.

How comedy, stand up comedy can be quite the addiction after you try just once. All about connecting with the audience.

On Saturday, April 27, at 7 PM, I found myself at the Kill Kenny Irish Pub in Calgary, Alberta, eagerly anticipating my participation in...

Sometimes you just can't find a bottle opener when you need it. When it comes to having a nice cold one on a hot summer day, it's always...

The following Podcast talks about why I love to perform stand up comedy and how I talk about being blind as I am on stage. Enjoy and...

When it comes to performing stand up comedy, not every room you perform at is going to be the same. Common-sense right? But as a new...

On July 7, 2019 I had the opportunity to co-headline a show with my good friend Niek Theelen. This video explains how I felt and how I...

Over the May Long Weekend I did not go to any local stand up comedy shows because I was not laughing at the idea. For the past eight...