Stay Kind w/ Uncle Greg

After sewing the world, Uncle Greg is back with another episode--sharing (and singing) his adventure stories. He proves that, with just a little imagination, we can enjoy endless opportunities. Sometimes in life, we're thrown things that really burst our bubble. Sometimes, we might create our own trouble. New experiences might be scary, but if we can remember our porpoise, there's truly no...

In this episode, Uncle Greg visits with an old schoolmate, friend, and fellow creative, Ariel McCleary. The two enjoy a laugh-filled walk down memory lane and discuss the freedom in taking a leap of faith and letting your heart guide you. There is no one we are meant to become, because we are all becoming. We are continually shaped by our unique journeys and the people we meet along the way. If yo...

In this episode, we meet Alek Sayers, producer and host of A Beautiful Night in Our Neighborhood , a Chicago-centered monthly variety panel show where you can catch the local news and talent, play games, and share in a beautiful experience with your neighbors! Uncle Greg and Alek share their early upbringings, present yearnings, and Mister Rogers inspired their productions. They explore the practi...

In this episode, Uncle Greg talks about how difficult and beautiful change can be. From moving your bed to the other side of the room and seeing things from a new perspective, to taking on new responsibilities and seeing how capable you really are, change can be good...even if it's scary at first. It helps to have people around you to let you know it's going to be okay and that, no matter...

In this episode of Stay Kind, Uncle Greg talks about what's passed down, across, or up to us from our families and neighbors of all generations. The songs we sing, the dances we dance, the gestures and phrases that soften us. What a good feeling it is to surprise others with simple acts of kindness and to be surprised by those around us. What kindness has been shared with you that felt generat...

Push, sweep, push, sweep, coassst. This week, Uncle Greg walks us down memory lane (if you were alive in the 90's and Blue Man Group was too expensive). We visit the cast of STOMP and the Land of Make Believe to learn the power of percussion and presence. We can do so much with our bodies, we can make music with them, or, turn things upside-down. The more we learn to channel our energy, find o...

This week, we meet an adorable baby elephant and Uncle Greg talks about what we choose to share with the world. We decide who gets to see what's in "our bag." We decide when, where, how, and with whom to share our gifts. When strangers become neighbors, it becomes easier to share. And because we're neighbors ;) - we're inviting you to do just that. Stay Kind has a voicemail and...

This week, Uncle Greg talks to us about kindness, the whole point of this pod! The simplest acts of kindness, ones that aren't done in exchange for anything, can turn someone's day around. Whether it's helping someone reunite with a lost glove or offering someone a chance to try something new, we can all make more space and offer more grace to one another. COMING SOON: We want to hear...

Happy New Year Neighbors! This week Uncle Greg and Miss Purl bring their friendship one step closer and their heartfelt conversation to a close. We learn the impact Mister Rogers had on them both, the cozy knit cardigans, the nostalgia, and the practice of being kind and being in community. We learn there is always time to take it all in, to pause and be in gratitude. That there are people out the...

In the final Stay Kind episode of 2025, Uncle Greg connects with a new neighbor, Kamaca Champion aka Miss Purl ( @MissPurlChicago ), as she closes an important and long-awaited chapter in her life. Uncle Greg and Miss Purl speak to us about love, locks, living authentically and never giving up on what we've always " yarned" for. A dream deferred can still be realized if we keep listeni...

Haven't seen Wicked yet? You're still good to give this episode a listen! There are only a couple mostly fashion-based SPOILERS mentioned. This week Uncle Greg shares how an alleyway encounter, chocolate chip cookies and a husband who didn't want to see Wicked with anyone but himself--turned into a new friendship. In Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, we meet Margaret Hamilton (Wicked Witch...

This week, Uncle Greg talks about what happens as children when our parents go to work and the feeling of being left behind. Mister Rogers reminds us that they are still always there, thinking of the love they have for us. As adults, we may have to leave versions of ourselves behind in order to grow. But those versions of us are always there. They got us to where we are now, and we can think of th...

Hey Neighbors, It's KD, Uncle Greg's producer. I'm taking this opportunity as the lady behind the keys (...ma'am behind the curtain?...edit-her?) anyway...to share my gratitude for Uncle Greg. It's been an honor to work with him on this project and, in greater measure, to call him one of my dearest friends. Even through hardship, he is intent on bringing us joy and hope. It&#39...

This week, Uncle Greg talks about the different roles we take on and what it really means to be kind. We can grow and change, and laugh at ourselves along the way. We can help others by doing what we do well. We can also help by looking for ways to support the people helping us . While we all have different roles, we all have purpose. No matter what you do, thank you, Neighbor, for just being you....

This week, Uncle Greg takes us into the Land of Make Believe, as well as the Land of I Can't Believe This Is Real Life. Mister Rogers and his neighbors show us how powerful our imaginations can be, that not everything is as it seems, and that we must look past appearances to discover who people truly are. Each one of us is unique. You're the most YOU, anyone can be. Huge shout out to all t...

This week, Uncle Greg revisits friendship and the conflicts that make our connections stronger because we're willing to face them. We all have rainy days, even in the Land of Make Believe. Without them, we wouldn't be able to enjoy the beauty of a rainbow, or the calm after the storm that feels so sweet because of all we were able to weather...together. To support this work and connect wit...

Hey Neighbor! We hope you soaked up the sun this summer. Maybe you popped in those earbuds at the beach and put on your favorite pod (perhaps you listened back to this very podcast!). If not, have no fear, all the episodes are right here. In this Season 2 opener, Uncle Greg meets new neighbors, real ones...he moved y'all. We are also reintroduced to the ones in Mister Roger's Neighborhood...

Hey Neighbor! Season 2 of Stay Kind w/ Uncle Greg premieres September 28th ! Mark your calendars! Until then, enjoy a few memories and earworms from Season 1 (or listen all the way back through..we won’t stop you!) In Season 2, we’ll have more episodes to explore, more people to meet, and many more stories to tell… See you soon, Neighbor! Like, Subscribe, Share & Stay Kind.

In this Season 1 finale, Uncle Greg flips through the life of the one and only, Mister Rogers. From his early days fending off asthma attacks and school yard bullies by hopping in the back of his chauffeured ride, meeting (and patiently convincing) the love of his life to be his wife, the experiences he created for children and every child-at-heart, to his advocacy for programming that's diffe...

This week, Uncle Greg chats with fellow artist and small business owner, Jenny G of Jenny G's Art Supply (in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood)! They talk about family, where inspiration comes from, the importance of giving back to community through our art, and the spaces we (must) create for all people to feel they have a voice and can express it freely. Art has the power to heal and spa...

This week, Uncle Greg and the neighbors learn the importance of patience, practice, and play. It's not about perfection, it's about getting up and doing the thing, whatever it may be, and opening ourselves up to all the things we may learn along the way. No matter what, our neighbors are never too far and we can be loved just the way we are. Buy Uncle Greg a cup of coffee OR get early acce...

This week, Uncle Greg waits in lines and learns some lessons with the neighbors. We all encounter moments in life we wish we would have approached differently. Maybe we don't wish that but someone else would suggest it. The point is, there are different ways to approach everything that happens in life. There are different ways to communicate. Different ways to say the same thing. We can always...

This week, Uncle Greg reflects on his namesake and what it means to learn from and honor our past, as we create our futures. If we don't take time to remember the past, we won't know what to look for or what tools to take on our journey forward. But we get to step forward...from what came before us, into our own identities, our own passions and and our own purpose. The best part of all is...

🌈  Happy Pride y'all! 🌈  This week, Uncle Greg revisits an old episode all about doing what we can do the best we can. It's not about being perfect. It's about loving ourselves for trying and being proud of the things we do best, being proud of WHO WE ARE. Part of being in community is recognizing that we all have different strengths and specialties. When we come together with all ou...

This week, Uncle Greg takes to the vocal stage as the neighbors put on a very special soap opera. We learn that, just like in life, some of our best performances come from making mistakes, being supported by our fellow "castmates," and seeing the lesson in it all. It's okay not to be perfect—none of us are—and to give ourselves some grace. We can work on maturing and evolving each day,...