In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Grandpa Rivers (aka Steve) sits down with longtime neighbor and dear friend, Russ Miller, to talk cowboy roots, legendary saddles, wild family tales, and the real lessons grandpas pass down. From slingshots to sheep camps, legacy to laughter — this one’s a keeper.

Can kids really learn gratitude? Bracha Goetz says yes — and shows how. This heart-filled episode unpacks how gratitude rewires identity, joy, and even addiction.

Mike Harding never heard the voice of either of his grandfathers — and his relationship with his own father, a respected judge and bishop, was layered with silence, intensity, and unspoken expectations. In this candid conversation, Mike opens up about breaking generational cycles, navigating fatherhood with compassion, and how recovery, grief, and grace have shaped the man—and future grandpa—he’s becoming.

Grandpa Doug Wadsworth packs a lifetime of wisdom—WWII family stories, Navy service, and a son’s life-altering accident—into a masterclass on how grandpas lead with love, faith, and relentless show-up energy. From monthly cousin dinners to an adaptive climb to Delicate Arch, this one will stick with you.

Grandpas — this one is going to stretch you in the best way. Kathy Healey may not be a grandpa…but she just might be the new patron saint of connection. From flying standby across the country just to show up, to holding a preemie baby for 16 hours straight, to learning to text at 70 — her secret is simple, blunt, unforgettable: shut up and listen. This is how you become the grandparent they remember.

What if the hard things in life were actually holy things? In this episode, retired physician Wayne Samuelson shares the legacy his Depression-era grandpa handed him — and how that shaped the way he now shows up as a grandpa. A quiet masterclass in faith, resilience, craftsmanship, and love… and the power of just showing up.

Think you have to live close to your grandkids to make an impact? Think again. In this episode, Rivers sits down with endurance athlete + grandpa of 12, Ken Walters, to talk about being a remote grandparent, using FaceTime & spontaneous travel to stay close, why endurance sports became a metaphor for life, and how he intentionally shows up — even from states away. This conversation is warm, hopeful, and full of “slow down & love them” wisdom every grandpa needs.

Singer-songwriter Jen Blosil joins The Grandpa Channel to talk faith, family, and what it really means to connect across generations. From awkward grandpa hugs to heartfelt advice for rekindling relationships, Jen reminds us that love often looks like showing up — even when you don’t know what to say.

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 personal experience as the grandmother of a child on the spectrum. This conversation is full of heart, wisdom, and practical tips for any grandparent—or anyone—wanting to love better.

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 being the ones you remember.

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 family legacy preservation, the evolution of grandparent family traditions, and the quiet superpowers grandfathers pass down through the generations.

Jim McCrea didn’t have the picture-perfect childhood. He didn’t have perfect parents. He didn’t meet one of his grandfathers until he was a teenager. And yet—he became the kind of grandfather who tells the truth, makes room for the mess, and believes peace isn’t passive. In this unfiltered conversation, Jim shares the stories that shaped him—from a rocky relationship with his mother, to his deep bond with his war-hero father, to the hard-earned lessons he now passes on to his grandchildren. This episode isn’t about having it all together. It’s about choosing presence when life doesn’t make sense. It’s about building legacy through honest storytelling, not highlight reels. For grandpas, soon-to-be-grandpas, and the grandkids who are trying to remember what mattered most—this one’s for you. Note: Contains a few unfiltered moments and light swearing.

Newly minted grandpa Scott Becker meets twins Jack and Iris and feels something he did not expect - not the weight of responsibility, but the joy of a new role. He calls it the moon role. Not center stage, always present. We talk long distance grandparenting that actually lands, why presence beats perfection, and how stories become the bridge when miles get in the way.

From a stage-4 cancer diagnosis to climbing park steps with his grandsons, Frank Malizia’s story is one of grit, faith, and gratitude. In this episode, Frank shares how his grandkids became his greatest gift—and how an unforgettable moment meeting the Pope changed his life forever.

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 a parent, the mentors who redirected his path, long-distance grandparenting that still feels close, and the small, everyday choices that say “you belong.” If your heart beats for faith and family, this episode will give you simple ways to show up, speak life, and pass on a legacy that lasts.

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 grandpas can build deep grandchildren connections that last for generations.

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 Pillow” battles to the game of “Duddo” to a pretend snow-removal business, Wid showed his family that presence over perfection creates the kind of joy that lasts for generations.

What does being a good grandparent really mean? In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve “Rivers” Harris talks with Kyle Winther about how to be a good grandpa—from quiet dignity and family road trips to showing up with presence and patience. A heartfelt look at the everyday legacy of being grandparents.

What happens when faith, humor, and one-on-one time come together in grandparenting? In this heartfelt episode, Lee Ann Meads — our very first grandma guest — shares how she and her husband created Gramp Camp, why unique nicknames for grandparents matter, and how to help kids see the hand of God in their daily lives.

From growing up in a tar-paper shack during the Great Depression to building a family legacy of love, laughter, and green onion sandwiches, Stanley Lear’s 94 years are a masterclass in humility, gratitude, and joy. In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Stanley shares his funniest family jokes, stories of deep connection, and the simple recipe he lives by: keep smiling.