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  • BJ'S PICKS
  • REFLECTIONS
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  • #DOINGOOD
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    • REFLECTIONS
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    • TRAIL BLAZERS
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    • :85 WITH 85
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  • NEIGHBORHOOD OF GOOD
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  • :85 WITH 85
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    • Upstanders

      BJ was Upworthy’s executive producer on its partnership with Starbucks, providing story optimization and supercharged social reach for Starbucks' first original series

      play featured episode: A Warrior’s Workout
    • Starbucks Upstanders Season 1

      A Warrior’s Workout

      This former NFL player created a specialty gym to train and rehabilitate disabled veterans

      The Mosque Across the Street

      Open hearts and open minds; this Memphis-based church is welcoming its newest Muslim neighbors

      Rising Tide

      When you pull into Rising Tide Car Wash, you might notice two things: Most of the employees have autism, and they are busier than ever

      The Kids Who Killed an Incinerator

      These students banded together and stopped what would have been the nation's largest trash incinerator from being built just a mile away from their school

      The Empathetic Police Academy

      Sue Rahr is a multi-term sheriff, and she's leading a change in the way cops are trained in Washington

      Homes for Everyone

      Utah shows the world that chronic homelessness can be ended using the Housing First model

      Scholarships for Every Student

      Many of the students at Baldwin High School don't have a lot of options after graduation — that's where the Baldwin Promise comes in

      The Hunger Hack

      Connecting hungry folks with a surplus of food is a simple idea that's not so simple to achieve — but these students made it possible

      Building Homes, Building Lives

      YouthBuild provides troubled youth a path to success with a program that gives back to the community by building affordable housing and offering continued education

      Breaking the Prison Pipeline

      A New Way of Life gives formerly incarcerated women the support they need to change their lives for the better

    • Starbucks Upstanders Season 2

      Befriending Her Shooter

      She answered a call from the man who shot her and a beautiful friendship blossomed

      The Prejudiced Caller

      He felt himself being prejudiced, so he asked for help and a beautiful friendship blossomed

      Love for All in Utah

      At one point, she thought homosexuality was evil — then life happened — and she made it her mission to make LGBTQ youth feel safe and loved

      Planting Hope in a Coalfield

      These former coal miners are helping rebuild the Appalachian region from the ground up

      One Doctor’s Needle Fix

      He saw an HIV epidemic in Miami and decided to stand up and take action

      The Disappearing Island

      After a conversation with his son, this conservative congressman decided to tackle climate change, head-on

      Knives, Fire and Opportunity

      This Chef is teaching young people skills that will make them want to stay out of juvenile detention

      From War to Montana

      She had never met a refugee, but she mobilized her community to welcome dozens of them

      Saving Middletown

      She cashed in most of her savings to try to rebuild her hometown

      The Firefighters’ Rescuer

      This program is making mental health a priority for firefighters

    • FEATURED SERIES

      Reflections

      Intimate portraits of people embracing their own beauty

      #doingood

      Parents surprised with heartfelt thank yous for the wonderful good they give to their children's lives

      Neighborhood of Good

      Stories of good neighbors giving their all to help their communities

      Everest Jump Live

      Lost mini docs hyping up the unbelievable event that would have been Discovery's Everest Jump Live

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      BJ's Picks

      A selection of BJ's favorite content

      play featured video: Fill My Basket
    • Fill My Basket

      Every day they give back to their community with a random act of kindness, one grocery cart at a time

      executive producer + creative director | cricket wireless

      Moawia

      He struggled to help support his family with low paying jobs, but after he learned to code, everything changed

      executive producer | Robin Hood

      Quarter Boy

      When a negative social media post sparked a desire to do good, this teen made random acts of kindness a part of his daily life

      executive producer + creative director | Subaru

      Street Change

      Food, clothing and a place to shower; this app helps get those who are homeless the basics they lack and the support they need to get off the streets

      executive producer + creative director | Verizon

      UPtv's Remember This? Ep1: Mom's Viral Dating Video

      A son made a video for his mom in the hopes of helping her find love. It went viral, and his beautiful mother found so much more!

      executive producer | Good Vibrations Media

      Kazi Mannan

      This immigrant-owned restaurant in DC always has its doors open for those in need

      executive producer + creative director | Truvia

      Feel More Like You

      This makeover isn't meant to transform this woman into somebody new but to help return her to how she felt before cancer

      executive producer + creative director | Walgreens

      Destigmatizing SNAP

      She never thought her family would need help, but now that they have it, she couldn't be more grateful

      executive producer + creative director | Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

      The Art of Clean

      A stunning makeover of a community hangout for artists, musicians, and neighbors

      executive producer + creative director | Clorox

      The Overview Effect

      Seeing Earth from space can actually change the way we think about our planet

      executive producer + creative director | Facebook #LoveEarth

      LGBTQ Taxi

      He's doing his part to make sure the LGBTQ community can feel safe using ride-sharing services, especially to and from transition-related care appointments

      head of video | Upworthy

      Tiny Toilet Home

      Would you live in a Porta Potty? Before you poo poo the idea, you have to check out this AMAZING tiny home, which has tons of benefits

      head of video | Upworthy

      Her First Breath with New Lungs

      Thanks to an organ donor, she not only can breathe again but her incredible love story continues

      head of video | Upworthy

      Chained and Fasting

      A chronicle of one man's 46 day hunger strike, which he did chained to a fence, to bring awareness about homelessness

      head of video | Upworthy

      Reclaiming Black Coffee

      It's more than a coffee shop, it's a safe space for culture and creativity

      head of video | Upworthy

      Surviving Death: A Paranormal Debate

      Does Science, Faith or Reality TV have the answer to what happens after we die? This 27-minute documentary was broadcast on PBS member stations and distributed on iTunes, Amazon, Hulu, Xfinity, and Roku

      director + producer

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      Ancestry Stories

      Powerful stories of personal identity and history

      Real Life Heroes

      Real life stories evoking the themes and stakes of The CW's dramas

      Shark Expert Vlog

      A “shark expert's" vlog ahead of the pseudo-documentary: Shark of Darkness: Wrath of Submarine

      :85 with 85

      Unfiltered thoughts from Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, one of the NFL's most outspoken characters

    • Reflections

      executive producer + creative director on this Upworthy partnership with L'Oréal Dermablend

      Caroline

      Her tattoos are a form of beauty and self-expression and so is her choice to cover them

      Mariah

      Growing up, she worried that her skin condition would keep her from her dream of being a dancer

      Kody

      He used to feel different but now he loves what he sees in the mirror and is helping to spread that feeling

      Mackenzie

      Growing up, she felt that her acne made her an outsider but now it's something that helps her relate to the kids she mentors

      Julia

      After hiding her birthmark for years, she now feels comfortable just being able to be herself

    • Ancestry

      executive producer + creative director on this Upworthy partnership with Ancestry

      The Georgetown 272

      He took a DNA test and found out he is a descendant of slaves who were owned and sold by the institution he currently works for

      Detour

      This artist created a beautiful and moving photography series, inspired by the results of this AncestryDNA test

      Fighting Xenophobia

      She wanted to do something about the xenophobia she was seeing in the world, so she started with herself

    • Trail Blazers

      executive producer + creative director on this Upworthy partnership with Nature Valley

      Saving Florida's Swamps

      He goes to extreme lengths to get these stunning photos and the results are helping to save hundreds of species

      Blind Adventure Seeker

      She's taken on some of the most extreme sports in the world while blind; now she's helping others get out there and do the same

      Saving the Badlands

      He's dedicating his life to make sure future generations can enjoy the beauty of nature

    • #doingood

      executive producer + creative director on this Upworthy partnership with Minute Maid

      James Savannah

      He was living paycheck-to-paycheck trying to provide for his kids until he decided it was time to step up his game

      Alison Stroming

      "What was it like the first time you saw me?" A conversation between a mother and her adopted daughter

      The Peña Family

      They thought they could never have children... then their miracle babies arrived

      The Stanley Family

      Life would be very different for the kids in this neighborhood without this super-dad

    • Neighborhood of Good

      executive producer + creative director on this Upworthy partnership with State Farm

      Jaz's Jammies

      After spending much of her life in a hospital, she's bringing cozy pajamas to children who are struggling the way she did

      Goodr

      She knew hunger was an issue, but when she realized that even some of her close friends were struggling with it, she took action

      Hosea Helps

      They set out to feed thousands of homeless people for the holidays despite the fact that the organization was recently without a home itself

      re:imagine/ATL

      This group is teaching kids the skills they need to tell the stories of their communities through film

      Digital Good Times

      He was born premature with one arm, but he didn't let that stop him from making incredible music ... and helping others

      Mouse

      Mouse's mission is to empower youth to create with technology to solve real problems and make meaningful change

      Your Path to Success

      This program is teaching adults with disabilities the skills they need to build relationships and find careers

      Techtonica

      Tech companies have a diversity problem; This woman raised her hand to help solve it

      Move Out for Hunger

      These movers were tired of seeing hundreds of pounds of good food being wasted, so they took action

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      Sports

      A selection of BJ's favorite sports content

      play featured video: Friday Night Upworthy
    • Friday Night Upworthy Extended Cut

      Meet an incredible kid and his special coach, who both work to instill leadership, character, and love not only in their locker room but also their community

      head of video | Upworthy (originally a CW sponsorship)

      Superfan Sophina

      This company went above and beyond to reunite a softball team with their tiny but mighty #1 fan

       executive producer + creative director | Red Robin

      Joshua Rhodes

      Joshua Rhodes is a brain cancer survivor who lost his beloved coach and classmates in the horrific Parkland shooting; the NFL, New York Giants, and RADIO.COM teamed up to give him a very special surprise

      supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports

      Joshua Rhodes: 1 Year Later

      Joshua shares his Super Bowl experience and offers an inspirational message of kindness and love

      supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports

      Patrick Mahomes: Hero On and Off the Field

      Mahomes' visit with Logan Bradley while he was recovering from a kidney transplant inspired the teen's recovery

      supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports

      Ochocinco Asks Fans Who's Their Favorite Wide Receiver

      Chad Johnson asked football fans in Miami if he was a better player than their favorite wide receivers and you won't believe their answers

      supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports

      NFL Game Day Fashion

      Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson gives us a glimpse of how he would look every Sunday before the pads went on

      supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports

      Pop-Up Video Mighty Ducks Simulation

      Dozens of Mighty Ducks facts pop up over an epic video game simulation between the movie Ducks roster and NHL Ducks all-time all stars

      supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports

    • :85 with 85

      developed and executive produced this Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson digital series for RADIO.COM Sports

      Word Association with Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson

      NFL Legend Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson plays 85 with 85, giving his first thoughts to a volley of rapid-fire questions over the course of 85-seconds

      Surprising Life Advice From Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson

      Never shy with his opinions, Chad gives some inspiring and wild life advice beyond the game of football

      Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson Describes Life in the NFL

      Chad breaks down life on the road in the NFL covering everything from fans to stadiums

      Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson Describes How He Felt Being Drafted

      Chad gives insights into the feelings of an NFL player during some of the highest and lowest moments of his career

      Chad Johnson: 'I Know' Where Tom Brady Will Play in 2020

      Chad Johnson says he has "no idea" how much his former teammate Tom Brady will make in 2020 but has answers for pretty much everything else about the G.O.A.T.

    • The CW

      executive producer + creative director for Upworthy videos supporting The CW's programming

      Downtown Boxing Gym

      He realized everyone he knew growing up was either dead or in jail, so he took action

      in support of The CW's Black Lightning

      RED

      He spent his youth in and out of jail for gang related crimes; now he wants to stop that cycle for other at-risk kids

      in support of The CW's Black Lightning

      Coach K

      Thanks to their coach, the football players at this high school are more than a team — they're a family

      in support of The CW's All American

      Neil

      Despite the hardships he's faced throughout his life, this student-athlete is a role model for his teammates and his entire community

      in support of The CW's All American

    • Shark Week "Shark Expert"

      producer + editor for "Mel Thurmond's" vlog supporting Shark Week's pseudo-documentary Shark of Darkness: Wrath of Submarine

      The Submarine Shark is Real

      "I'm Mel Thurmond, a fellow at the South African Institute for Marine Research. I've started this YouTube channel to share my knowledge about Submarine, a great white shark larger than any on record that I have been researching for the past 25 years. Please subscribe."

      Submarine Shark Caught on Video

      "My recent interview with shark attack survivor Boyd Roe lead me to this offshore oil rig surveillance footage from 1996 featuring what I believe is a massive, 30-foot-plus great white shark called Submarine."

      More Submarine Shark Evidence

      "For those of you still doubting Submarine's existence, here is even more evidence to support the fact that there's a gigantic shark in the area. And yes, I will be making an appearance in an upcoming Discovery program to present my research on Submarine."

    • Everest Jump Live (The Lost Tapes)

      producer + editor for Discovery's Everest Jump Live, which was canceled in April 2014 because of the deadly Nepal earthquake

      Everest Jump Live Promo

      From Climbing to Flying

      Joby's Youth

      Joby's Heroes

      Joby's First Everest Summit

      You Sit You Die

      Joby's Mental Training

      Joby's Physical Training

      The Sherpas of Nepal

      Joby's Jump Team

      The Risks of Everest

      Evolution of Joby's Wingsuits

      Joby's Dad's Driveway Flight

      Is Joby Crazy?

      prepared for live broadcast

      Don't Leave Me Behind

      (Rough Cut)

    • The Vault

      a fun look at some rarely seen deep cuts from the BJ Barretta filmography (college content and personal side projects)

      First Film Class Film

      September 1999

      Fate Date

      Student television blind dating show from 2002-03. This "national pilot" was made for The University Network, which went defunct shortly after expressing interest in the series

      Revolutionary to Recluse: The Brian Wilson Interview

      "found footage" doc cut from a raw interview of the Beach Boys' founder discovered on YouTube

      You - Gossip Girl Mashup

      Fans of both shows remark on the parallels between Penn Badgley's character on Gossip Girl and his character on You

      You - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Mashup

      Fans of both shows remark how You's Joe and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Dennis Reynolds are very similar sociopaths

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