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The Scribble with Jeremy Bradley

SpeakFree Media

Nationally syndicated radio host, newspaper columnist and bestselling author Jeremy Bradley heads into podcasting with this weekly download featuring celebrity guests, funny stories and entertaining chatter. The name of the program comes from the idea that sometimes the creative process includes scribbling down random ideas before you can make sense of anything. That"s exactly what JB is doing every week on The Scribble.

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00:34:19

Banking madness: Over 30 minutes to deposit $1.47 -...

The Scribble with Jeremy Bradley ·

2026/10/05

It's a mixed bag of stories on the show. Jeremy Bradley talks about the frustration of depositing $1.47 at the bank. How did a simple transaction take upwards of 30 minutes? "This is why people don't go into a bank branch anymore," he said. JB talks about critical changes that impact the customer experience and reinforce his belief that "customer service ain't what it used to be. It's gone, it's dead, businesses don't care." In his frustration, JB had plenty of time to people-watch. "While I was

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00:46:09

Neighbors but strangers at the same time - Episode...

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2026/10/02

Neighboring ain't what it used to be. Jeremy Bradley talks about his desire to have friendly relationships with his neighbors like he did at his parents' house when he was growing up. JB talks about how times have changed, especially in his community, where people/families keep to themselves and don't socially interact. He discusses how, over the 19 years he's lived in his house, only one set of neighbors has made an effort to have a friendly relationship. "When a new family moved in, I'd glance

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00:53:23

This is why you're not getting job interviews -...

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2026/09/28

We hear there are so many open jobs but qualified people applying for those roles can't even get an interview. Jeremy Bradley reviews his listeners' job resumes to see what they're doing wrong to not hear back from places looking to hire. One listener has taken creative steps to disguise her age, thinking that might be turning off recruiters from considering her. Then the big question: Are companies relying too heavily on AI screening after posting a job? The irony, JB says, is computers are more in

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00:58:59

What's your business plan as a so-called content...

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2026/09/25

It's one thing to get freebies as an "influencer" but that doesn't pay the bills. Jeremy Bradley once again takes on so-called "content creators" and how they see the hobby as a life-long career but don't treat it as a business for long-term success (meaning: money). Later, he calls out celebs who cry about getting little pay from TV residuals for shows they were on 30 years ago. "You were an actor on a TV show. You did the job once and you got paid for it. You didn't write it, you didn't create it,

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00:41:18

Can you really trust 'citizen journalism' and...

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2026/09/23

Jeremy Bradley, a trained journalist of over 20 years, takes issue with the future of the news business -- and it looks bleak. "I realize the industry has partially done this to itself," he opens. JB talks about the blurring of lines between fact-based journalism and opinion commentary. Just because someone can set up a camera and make a convincing point, doesn't make it factual -- or true. Journalism, for the most part, is outlining who, what, when, where, why and how. "The minute you inject your

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00:53:59

A coffee company with a radio station... of coffee...

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2026/09/21

Many companies have a slogan and a jingle to match. What about an original song? What about over 600 original songs? Jeremy Bradley talks about the creative marketing approach for his coffee company. He outlines how a 24-7 streaming music station has boosted coffee sales. Buff Boy Brewing Co. went from a basic coffee line five years ago, to become a lifestyle and entertainment brand with a content app and a broadcast radio station. "You really have to figure out ways to build on your brand that make

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00:39:26

The stupid way people waste money online - Episode...

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2026/09/18

Everywhere you look online, someone is trying to sell you something. While ads seem to be more specifically targeted than ever, a lot of times it's a total miss. Jeremy Bradley has a laugh about the mismatch of ads and how they end up being a waste of money. "I'm not even in Edmonton but I'm getting city council candidate ads for their election," JB said after scrolling his Facebook feed. "That's someone who doesn't understand digital ads and is wasting so much money." Later, JB talks about getting

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01:04:49

Do this to protect yourself from shady companies -...

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2026/09/16

Document, document, document. That's Jeremy Bradley's advice when dealing with companies. Having been a consumer columnist and commentator for decades (look up "Winnipeg Cheapskate" in Winnipeg Free Press and SpeakFreewithJB.com), JB said it's one thing to keep emails or screenshots or correspondence, it's another to record and document everything. "I prefer a phone call with people identifying themselves on the recording. That's stronger evidence than saying, 'I talked to someone last week.' Give

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01:00:02

Do Canadians hate Americans? - Episode 651 - The...

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2026/09/14

It's a question Jeremy Bradley gets asked at least once per week from his American colleagues: "Do Canadians hate us now?" It's in response to the Trump administration (but largely Trump himself) that has the southern country worried about its neighbors up north. JB says it's actually two specific questions that are asked: one about the country as a whole and the other about its people. "It's twofold: it's 'do Canadians hate Americans?' as in individuals, and separately as a country to another

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00:36:06

25 Years Ago: Inside a journalist's world on 9/11 -...

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2026/09/11

Jeremy Bradley was a college student majoring in journalism on Sept. 11, 2001. Like most people who witnessed the terror attacks either in person or on TV -- anywhere around the world -- JB tells his "I remember where I was..." story from Canada. He talks about sitting at the kitchen table reading the newspaper with CNN on the TV in another room and hearing something different that caught his attention. Later, he rushed to his campus to join classmates and faculty for the century's biggest news

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00:46:00

We wait too long for terrible customer service -...

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2026/09/09

Remember when you could call a company, ask a question, get your answer in a few minutes and be on your way? Those were the days. Jeremy Bradley talks about how, with so much technology and ways to communicate, companies are making customer service -- or customer "experience" -- the most maddening part of doing business. JB targets wait times, be it for chat or email or phone, that send customers over the edge. "What used to take five minutes on the phone, now goes through three departments, two

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00:44:58

Companies miss the mark on social media - Episode 648...

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2026/09/07

Jeremy Bradley has no interest in social media... but he definitely has an opinion on how companies should use it. JB talks about how companies need to get creative and show a personality. He said businesses need to loosen up and get playful on social media even if the "brand voice" dictates otherwise. JB talks about how his businesses cash in on the fun and silly without paying a penny for social media advertising. Later, JB addresses people who use social media for their personal brand and how

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01:00:49

A Jersey Shore goodbye: with Mike, Vinny, Ron, Sam &...

The Scribble with Jeremy Bradley ·

2026/09/04

A Jersey Shore goodbye: with Mike, Vinny, Ron, Sam & Deena. Jeremy Bradley takes a walk down memory lane with clips of his chats with the MTV cast over the years.

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00:47:51

Where are mature, such-a-little-grown-up kids these...

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2026/09/02

Who's raising the kids these days? If technology is doing more parenting than humans, we're headed for trouble. Jeremy Bradley, once again, goes on a rant about the state of childhood behavior and the staring-at-phones parenting style that is harming future generations. JB talks about instances where kids are desperate for a parent's attention but are ignored because mom and/or dad are clutching their device and more interested in what's on the screen. Should this be considered child abuse or

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00:36:04

Excuse me, delivery driver: you're on camera taking...

The Scribble with Jeremy Bradley ·

2026/08/31

Another episode, another customer service rant. Jeremy Bradley talks about how he prefers avoiding contacting a company and letting things slide to eliminate the hassle of crummy customer service. JB mentions how he won't frequent a company if their contact info isn't front and center on their website. "The harder you make it for me to contact you, the less likely I am to deal with you." He goes on a rant about technology destroying the reputations of once-regarded brands. Later, JB shares a

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00:49:14

Do you regret your nudie past? - Episode 644 - The...

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2026/08/28

Jeremy Bradley says it all the time: customer service ain't what it used to be. Now, he compares the way he was trained in retail over 20 years ago versus how it appears employees are coached today. Are the standards the same? He doesn't think so. At the same time, have customer expectations shifted over the years? More and more, businesses are pushing back on the concept of "the customer is always right." JB shares stories about how his e-commerce staff has been treated by clients. Later, do

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00:51:28

Could you fall in love with a robot? - Episode 643 -...

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2026/08/26

The AI discussion continues on the show. After the last episode, Jeremy Bradley had conversations with people about the growing use of artificial intelligence in day-to-day life. But, now that it's crossing over into the bedroom, is it getting too comfy or too creepy in people's lives? JB talks about checking out an AI boyfriend/girlfriend app and what he thought about the experience. Was he convinced that a person can become emotionally attached to a chat bot?

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00:43:33

Remembering Dolly Parton - SPECIAL EPISODE - The...

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2026/08/25

Jeremy Bradley shares his memories of Dolly Parton: including the time she crashed his radio show as a surprise guest. Plus, the celebrity tributes keep coming in for Dolly.

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00:37:29

Has AI won you over or turned you off? - Episode 642...

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2026/08/24

It's official: Jeremy Bradley has discovered AI. He talks about how what was usually a quick Google search turned into hours of chatting with... a robot? He talks about the intrigue about asking it questions and testing its accuracy. How often was it correct? JB was surprised -- but in a good or bad way? He talks about the hours he spent and how it made him feel afterward. What was the one instance that made him second guess it all? You'll be surprised. Later, he reveals he can understand how people

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00:36:16

The most-epic retail theft ever... because of the...

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2026/08/21

For a neighborhood and household that's usually pretty quiet and boring, Jeremy Bradley recounts the craziness that happened in his world over the course of a week. First, it's flashing police lights outside the house, then the house suddenly goes dark. "What could possibly go wrong next?" JB wondered. Bad things happen in threes, right? JB proves that with the interesting stories on the show. Later, JB tells a story about remarkable organized retail theft... because the store didn't give a damn

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