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, and the quiet legacy of his Norwegian grandfather. You’ll hear why being a good grandpa isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, patience, and stories that last.

Tune in for:

• How to be a good grandparent without overthinking it

• The “quiet dignity” every family notices

• Making family road trip memories your grandkids will treasure

• Passing on values and humor through everyday moments

• Why imperfect storytelling is still legacy-building

🎧 Listen now to discover practical wisdom and encouragement for your own grandparenting journey.

• Growing up in Murray, Utah & raising a family nearby

• Kyle’s father: a model of “quiet dignity”

• Grandparenting across generations (from sleigh rides to road trips)

• The mechanic grandpa who taught by doing

• Norwegian ancestry, handwritten journals & family photos

• How to be a good grandparent by simply being there

• The superpower every grandpa already has

• Advice for grandpas who want to improve

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, Lee Ann shows us how family traditions turn into legacy.

🌟 Highlights include:

• Grandpa and Grandma Camp ideas you’ll want to steal for your own family traditions.

• How Lee Ann and her husband use creative teaching (like “HOGs: Hand of God”) to help grandkids recognize God’s hand in their lives.

• Why unique nicknames for grandparents — from “Bampa” to “Queenie” — stick with kids forever.

• How to create one-on-one time that makes every grandchild feel seen and loved.

• A fresh perspective on faith, humor, and joy as the glue that strengthens family connection.

Whether you’ve wondered “where is the hand of God in my life?” or simply want practical, heart-centered ideas for deepening bonds with your grandkids, this episode will lift your spirit, spark new traditions, and leave you smiling.

👉 Listen now, and don’t forget to share this episode with a grandparent (or future grandparent) who needs fresh inspiration.

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 Korean War, his stories trace a life built on resilience, family, and love.

But Stanley’s legacy isn’t just about hard work. It’s about love — 73 years of marriage to his sweetheart, raising a family rooted in gratitude, and sharing joy through handmade gifts, gardens, and jokes that span generations.

In this heartfelt (and often hilarious) episode, Stanley reflects on:

• Growing up poor — but never feeling it.

• Meeting his wife and the secret to 73 years of marriage.

• Building a life through farming, welding, and hard work.

• Why he makes jewelry and shovel-bird sculptures… and gives them away.

• How his garden and humor keep him young.

• His best family jokes (yes, the Dolly Parton one makes an appearance).

• The simple life lesson he hopes the Lear Family, 100+ grandkids and great-grandkids remember: always be honest, and never stop smiling.

This is an episode about humility, humor, and the kind of wisdom that can only be earned through nearly a century of living.

💡 Whether you’re here for the life stories, the family connection, or just a good laugh, Stanley’s message is one we all need right now: gratitude makes life rich, and a smile makes it better.