I just landed in St Cloud, MN after three flights from Rhode Island! I am excited for the shows and love the Orientation Leaders and Freshman Johnnies and Bennies! I hope everyone enjoyed the show today. Thank you Maribeth, Gwen, and Charlie! Here are some pics. Enjoy!
The Entrance to Humphrey Theater! The Stage and the awesome Stage & Tech Crew:
Adam, Taylor, Kevin and Ben!
Me wrapping up the final punchline! I mailed it to her Father! lol
After first show- the awesome students, and final show with Peer and Health Leaders!
Charlie and me on the left…and this pic above Right is me and my brother SEAN!!!
Hit me Here with a comment, which will not post immediately, but will post in the next couple of hours. I cannot reply to all blog comments so send a personal email via the CONTACT link on this site if you want a personal reply. You can also find me on facebook by searching Bernie McGrenahan. Have a blast at St. Johns/St. Bens! A Brother forever, Bernie
Hey Bernie! Great show today, your really sending a great message to all of us. I hope the rest of your tour is fantastic. Thommy 227 -Matt
Bernie, excellent show today. Loved it. I personally think that it was the best thing of orientation so far. Had a great time. Many laughs. Excellent message that everyone should remember. Kept my interest and I think that it kept everyone else’s as well. Loved that you also talked about your little brother that you help take care of. Tommy 417. Andrew.
Real good show today, very funny and effective.
Hey Bernie,
I loved your show today. It was clever and witty and definitely made me laugh. It was a good break from the day. Good message and an interesting way to pass it on. Loved it. Thanks so much! J.E.W. (Jill E. Wees)
Bernie awesome show made my day a whole lot better. Mitch Mary 114
the show today was AMAZING!!! i laughed so hard. by far the best part of orientation and i’m not just saying that
Thanks Bernie! You made my day and your story was amazing, Thank You!
Hey Bernie!! You did an amazing job and put on a really great show. Thank you so much for comming out to SJU. You are really funny and yet on top of that you still got through a very important and strong message. Nick- Mary 312
BERNIE! Show was great, really struck home for me. Actually got across to most of us I believe… You should be proud of what you’re doing.
Jake Tommy 244
Hey great job today bro, definitely a creative way to get your message across. congrats on being sober that long and good luck as well haha
Hey you were…i don’t even know how to put it in words. The story about your brother..well both of them really really moved me. I have delt with alcoholisim in my family and its soooooooooooo hard. Thank you so much for bringing such a wonderful message to our community. It’s a great kick off to the year. You are truly something. Thank you so much and god bless you and your family and your brother seems like a awesome guy with his big coke container. =]
i don’t even know where to start…
you are so talented and i am so happy I was able to see your show! it definitely made my day. i’ve also had to deal with alcoholism in my family and i never want to go through that shit again. your show made me feel like i can actually find some friends who don’t want to party all the time- people i can trust.
i don’t know if you remember me, but i was able to talk to you a little after your show and i wanted to thank you for that. you have no idea how much that short chat meant to me. thank you so much!
-deanna
Hey Bernie I really Loved your speech today. I understand were your coming from. My brother is an alcoholic, and I have almost lost him so many times before. I know how scary it is to have someone alcoholic close to you, I have suffered the most in my family due to his drinking, you said that the oldest have it the hardest, its not true in my family. I have also lost many friends to drinking and driving, and also due to drugs. My life has been difficult, I have overcame eating disorders and depression, but thanks to inspiration and people who over come the hardships i have a reason to keep going. Thank you so much and I’ll join anything I can to help you in the cause. Much appreciation, Fatima
hey, thanks for coming today… your show really hit home for me.. but i really liked the honesty you shared with us as well… thank you!
thanks for giving us someone to look up to and encouraging us to reach our dreams. it is so easy to get caught up in the drinking scene in college but you reminded us that college is about finding yourself and discovering you true passions. your the best. keep changing the world bernie!
your talk today was really great. i think it’s going to impact a lot of people because you actually lived it, and didnt just witness it happening around you. thanks for an entertaing and informative and inspirational talk!
Hmm, hello Bernie. I just want to say: great show yesterday. I’ve seen a lot of comedians, but only a few of them can make as much of a powerful message as you do. In the mean time, you made my abs sore so badly for laughing way too much. Keep up the good work, you’re the man!
Hey, Bernie, just wanted to let you know that that was a great show! I have heard some other stories of how alcohol has destroyed families or friendships, some from one of my closest friends, so your presentation just reaffirmed all of the things that I know I want to avoid. Thank you for a entertaining start to the year, and say hello to Sean for and from us all! Thomas, Mary 118
Hey Bernie,
Your show yesterday was awesome! You are doing a great job! Thanks!
Hey Bernie,
I really enjoyed your show yesterday and just thought I would stop by to say thank you for sharing your stories. The funny and the sad. It was very powerful. Your show just reminds me to stay true to myself and continue on the road of not drinking or doing drugs because that is what I want for myself and not to worry what others want from me. So thank you very much and good luck with your other show!
Lisa Marie
Hey Bernie! I really Loved your show. You were extremely hilarious and moving. I’m sorry to hear about your brother though. I can’t imagine how hard it was. I have a friend that is a complete alcoholic that I really care about so I can understand how that stuff happens. But thanks for such an awesome show! You are now my new favorite comedian and speaker.
Thanks Again! Jessi Stockstead
I loved your talk! Your message is something people should hear and be aware of. Although many are probably already aware do to personal experience, your story gives hope and support. I am a third year transfer and yours was the best one I have heard.
Your ex does not sound like she is worth any more of your thoughts.
Your 21 years is very inspirational.
Your name is awesome.
Keep up the good work.
Hey Bernie! Great show it was really inspiring. Oh and it was also hilarious! You really helped me think about my next four years carefully. Thanks again
The best show I’ve ever been to. It was way way way better than a power point. Thank you for the great advice you gave. I will really keep it close to my heart in the future. Sorry to hear about your brother, my uncle took his own life also and I can relate. Way to take that experience and do something positive with it. Thanks for the great show and keep it up man.
Blaine Feia
Bernie, your show was amazing! Thanks so much for coming and talking to us, it was indeed much more entertaining and insightful than death by powerpoint/scare tactics. The advice you gave is great and will definitely stick with me while I’m here.
Thanks so much!
Kate Takata
Bernie that show was amazing!!! I loved what you had to say.