VLOG 68 | Health Update, TikTok & Surprise Package

[@tonydagostino6158]

"Today unfortunately is not one of them" Referring to feeling well, yeah my first thought was "Brad's eyes don't look too good today". All your subs and fans are pulling for you!

[@mbagley5803]

Agreed

[@HumanistGordian]

Yes .

[@lynnd6305]

Brad, you are so much more than s metal detecting. Your music, your leather work, your music, your friend Eddie, your friend Chris, your kind manner, your beautiful wife, the way you love her, your adorable son, your cats.... you are the kind of guy that we all want as a son, brother, cousin, friend... i will watch everything you post. My husband, when he found your channel years ago, found a channel we both love. I get notifications on my phone when you post. He gets a notification too. Typical scene here is one of us yelling to tell the other that "Brad has a new video!!"

[@tomernest2004]

I said it back then and I'll say it again the story of Anna and the pendant was the best metal detecting video I've ever seen. It was a real class act.

[@toddrodgers5108]

Brad our prayers are with you. We just enjoy watching you and the guys. Blessings to you and family

[@carolynhamilton9529]

Brad, of COURSE we will stick with you!!

[@bjayers4728]

VIDEO REQUEST: My hubby and I love watching you, and are praying for you- hope you get some great answers at your upcoming appointment! I remember you telling us that sometimes you take the buckles or other items you find and work leather and use the buckles/ put those items back to work. Maybe in these terribly cold months when you can't go out- you could show us the making of some of these items? Maybe you could show a flashback of you finding the item, tell a little of its history if you can find it, and show us you working your leather and putting it back into use?

[@Mr.bucketlister]

Awe man what a great vlog! I really appreciate you adding clips from my show! Keep up the amazing work Brad! Can’t wait to see you Detecting again

[@DavidDCD999]

Good morning. Glad you’re doing better.

[@robinbryde3038]

Morning,Brad... healing is a process that takes as long as it takes. 22 years after a neurological disorder,I still sometimes have very mild relapses...mild compared to the original symptoms. I have just in the main learned to live with it. Sounds like you are doing the same. I wish you the best outcome on this journey.

[@carlahardwick9908]

Thanks, Brad. You had me laughing! "Except the second one. People hated that one." It occurred to me that the reason I love GMMD IS because of your artistic style. I rarely watch other metal detecting channels. . .

[@LonC1966]

I’ll keep watching as long as you keep making the videos the way you do. No extra drama. No jumping up and down screaming. Relaxing music. Giving background and history of an item and area is a big bonus. Brad, yours is the only Medal Detecting channel I subscribe to. The others are so fake with drama. Like all of the so called “Reality” tv shows that I refuse to watch. Keep doing what you’re doing. Oh and I expected an invite from XP to come back to Europe . You are a wonderful Brand Ambassador in my opinion.

[@travismitchell9637]

Good to hear your starting to feel better. It really seems like Lime disease I recently watched a video from AT hikers talking about getting Lyme disease and they talked about tingling arms and pain that would seeming move around to different joints. I plan to start using Permethrin whenever I go into the woods from now on. Nice of XP to hook you up with some cool swag!

[@patty4091]

How nice of XP! When you feel top form, maybe you can use the suitcase for a trip to Scotland to detect with the Scottish Detectorist! That would be fun.

[@PamJohnston-be4ki]

agree! he another of my favourites :) and he could always bring the Spanish Detectorist along too!! not to mention Albert

[@ottodydaktyk]

Brad, we're all going to be here when you triumphantly return. Take the down time and heal. In the mean time, just vlog when you can. Cheers!

[@Lakemichigangirl]

So happy for you that you’re feeling better.

[@paulinestraker8656]

Been with you since the beginning Brad, feel better soon.

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Good morning Brad !!

[@connielipp8648]

Good Morning Brad I agree with CC58, I'd love for you to post some of your favorite previous videos during your 'down time' if need be. Continued prayer and belief for your total healing : )

[@granvillewooster7673]

Good morning Brad hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend 👍👍❤️

[@racheldebasitis8184]

I loved your silent video and both series. My perspective is that if I hadn't cared for one or any of them, I knew I still liked the vast majority of your content, so I'd most likely love the next one. That's why I stay subscribed. You can't please everyone all the time, and I like that you occasionally try new things! I'm glad you're feeling better, at least much of the time. I hope the ratio of good days to bad ones continues to improve. Not knowing must be incredibly frustrating.

[@BigoBruski]

I love the Vault of DE Grau series, the Grave of Gold series. Brad @GMMD, it's fun watching your episodes, really appreciate your content. Rock on!

[@MarciaShackelford-st5bt]

Well, I guess I must be weird because I liked your mini series! The silent one, not so much, but I watched it anyway because it was YOU metal detecting in a beautiful place. I look forward to whatever you come up with. Prayers!

[@cliffordkelly5327]

Howdy Brad ! Great to see you again & hang in there , you’re doing great ! We love your show & we love your music , we ( I ) don’t care if you don’t find anything, just getting “out there” & taking fotos of bizarre flowers is ok by me !! 🤠

[@barbararutledge3290]

Praying you find answers from the neurologist. Hopefully your detailed journaling will help. So looking forward to another miniseries with Eddie, you two are always highly entertaining!

[@nanagram13]

Prayers you have more good days than bad. A diagnosis would be great but may not help you live with it. Looking forward to spring and your future vlogs.

[@LymanTaiste]

Your kind demeanor and calm presence are a big part of what makes your videos great. You are also a musician. Make a few music oriented videos or maybe a tour of your treasures and projects. Possibly what you are doing with your finds like re-purposing.Just ideas, not trying to run your show. Love your work and will wait for more.

[@DrChrisCoppernoll]

Brad, for new content, create themed, long-play compilations. 1-2 hours in length. Top 19th Century Finds, Best River/Lake/Water Discoveries, Best of Europe, etc. Just daisy-chain videos you've already produced with short, on camera introductions. New viewers may not have seen older videos. Fans will watch longer content.

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I’m glad you catalog your finds. I’m no archaeologist but that certainly helps save more of the story of the relics you find. It’s always a pleasure to watch your channel.

[@johnscott0021]

Glad to hear that you're feeling better. I love your channel, and actually felt pretty bad about making some comments on the silent video and your 2nd miniseries. But in your interview, it seems that you weren't too upset... This makes me feel better.. Hope you had a wonderful holiday season and looking forward to whatever you publish in the future.

[@DavidBall-v5i]

Good job Brad! Really enjoying this podcast.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Brad it's nice to see XP appreciating you & your channel. Here in Canada I can't go out detecting either because of the snow, yet earlier today I plugged in my XP detector, headphones, & pinpointer to keep the batteries charged. It's because of you (and Chill Bill) that I have an XP detector. I'm very happy with it. So although you may not realize it the way XP clearly does, you are not just a KZbin content creator, you are an Influencer!

[@Ctkare4k9]

Praying for healing,Brad. I’m hoping your visit to the neurologist gives you some answers and relief.❤️

[@maryouellette3181]

We all worry and pray for you, Brad. I'm anxious to see what your neurologist has to say. ❤

[@claudepotter7763]

Well done your a down to earth guy . Thanks for sharing and keeping us up to date. May all go good at doctors

[@DONTTREADONMEMETALDETECT-ye1lq]

Gary's spot needs to be filled! This looks like a big hunt to me! Congratulations!

[@lisalee9995]

I really like it when you do different things and switch it up some...be yourself..loved all the series!! And the quiet videos!! Be yourself..be the artist you are..be well!

[@PamJohnston-be4ki]

glad to hear you are feeling better day by day, week by week that's great news. Love your posts. I've been following for about 5-6 years having discovered you in Lock Down. your my "go to show" stateside on a Friday evening, with Scottish Detector my Scottish metal detecting fix here in Scotland. I've learnt so much from you and Love the posts and nature incorporated into your show, its great to get a glimpse of beautiful Vermont . The music too is fab, its great you do all the editing and incorporating other talents you have with regard to the music. you also dig up the stuff! lots of which i can recognize when you dig it up ... me saying "its a croto" or " oooh, Cutlery" "oooh suspender" "ooo pocket watch" Love it. :) wishing you continued health improvement and all the best for you and your family in 2025. best wishes from Scotland

[@grapeape1199]

1:48 Praying for your health bro💪 keep it up❤

[@jerebigler7520]

Can't think of any more deserving ambassador for XP than yourself. Pleased to hear you're sort of on the mend. What a story to tell your grandkids. Keep your coil on the ground!

[@paulinetomas1691]

Keep Getting better Brad. Love to watch repeats. No worries. Bless you and your family.

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

Boom let's go let's go treasure and adventure ✌👵

[@nettesusan]

Ok , so my hubby and I enjoyed your mystery series and would love to see another! In fact, when you were opening the suitcase my hubby said, I’d this a start of a mystery!? Please do another ! Dream up an idea and go with it. Prayer for healing. I too have been going thru a mystery illness, jolting/tingling. One day at a time, we got this. ❤️

[@tinamorris5951]

Man I was so hoping they were sending you across the pond for an epic treasure hunt! Also glad to hear you are feeling better. Hope it can be fully resolved soon!

[@MetalDetectingMermaid]

It's always a joy to watch your videos. I wish all the best for you with your upcoming appointment and healing.

[@susanhayward9719]

I actually loved the quiet video.

[@AndrexT]

That was a great VLOG. What a nice man Phillipe at XP is to recognize an ambassador like yourself. Samsonite make great luggage. Your livestream camera is so clear and sharp compared to others, really high quality. I think your mini series were great and both would be great for television. You just have to sell it, all the work is done! Please continue to have more of those green days Brad, as others have said, we are all wishing you well.

[@tambramccauley2132]

that is awesome that you kept records of your illness, maybe you can be a case study to determine what is the issue and help other potential victims of it in the future. Please don't stop, even if you have to do re-runs. Nice gift!

[@lindahudspeth7780]

Hi Brad, I still have you in my thoughts and prayers! Stay strong, we all understand you do only what you feel you can do…God bless you and your family ❤

[@DigginIt-MarkH]

Dude, you're still.ocking out content, the blog seems to be a great outlet for the channel to expand and cater.to.the other side of your adventures. I'm happy for ya bro, stay the fight, and keep being yourself. Definitely a Top 5 channel for.metal.detecting by far.

[@Carolbearce]

Hey Brad, good to see you even though you are having a bad day. So frustrating that they can’t figure out what is happening to you.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Still praying for you Brad, and will continue to do so.

[@lexadawn89]

Such a great live on TikTok, thank you for sharing your finds and knowledge with us!

[@dgoffinett5945]

Brad, we really enjoy your videos and vlogs. I think a good vlog would be a tour of your display room and showing your favorite 5 or 10 finds. Also maybe how you clean up and identify your finds. Sending prayers for your continued healing. 🙏

[@brandibrooks9076]

Haters gonna hate. 😂 I loved both of the mini series and the silent video. You are an adventurer, an artist, a historian, a musician, a father and a husband. Personally, I feel like I am close friends with you from watching all your videos over the years. I pray for you often. I think a lot of your subscribers would watch a video of paint drying if you put it out. 😊❤

[@bessiewilson1784]

Saying prayers for you health. As always enjoy the videos

[@ElizabethRichey-be3em]

Hope you feel better every day.

[@lauravance2467]

Continued prayers and positive energy as you deal with your symptoms 💙

[@HumanistGordian]

The silent videos were great, I also subscribe to Primitive Technology. And your mini series were so fun, can’t understand why people would leave.

[@mercedithcompala8148]

Cool stuff, still hoping you will be feeling better SOON ❤

[@chrisbennett3279]

Stared detecting because of your videos, I pray for you

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Brad for the update on your health and sharing other information !

[@marycaswell6894]

Hi Brad, Thanks for all you do. I always enjoy your videos. Glad you are feeling better. I hope they find out what caused your illness. That was a nice gift, it's ready for you to travel when you're able to. Have a great weekend. 🙏☮️💜 from Wi.

[@jeepgurl1980]

It was such a pleasure meeting you! I enjoyed hearing about your detecting adventures and seeing some of your finds. Wishing you continued healing and hope that you find the answers you are looking for at your upcoming appointment. 😊

[@dominickraimo2411]

Be well, Brad. Your viewers appreciate you.

[@leattaslone1800]

Brad, you always make awesome videos. I'm not going anywhere! Do what you can when you feel like it. God Bless you all. I'm praying for you all.

[@SGM97B]

I was hoping an invite to tour their factory would be in the suitcase, that would have been cool.

[@grangranzulaski1084]

So glad you arf slowly getting better. Good that you kept notes it will help Doctors. Sending you Prayers and good wishes.

[@LoriZabielski]

Nice gift. Hope you can travel soon to use it. Best wishes for the New year .❤

[@zenseed75]

So happy you are improving. What a cool surprise. Love watching people open unexpected gifts. I had no idea you had a TikTok!

[@rapson672]

Because you take the time to do the right thing historically you are a credit to the hobby !

[@kearnsey64]

Brad, I personally liked the treasure mini series. Did you ever see the BBC show Detectorists? It had 3 seasons and I absolutely loved it.

[@davidgonzales8148]

Brad congrats on your gift from XP great gesture Well deserved I hope and pray you do get better . Something of course is definitely wrong hope it gets resolved so you can have 100% health . You have made other detectorist knowledgeable including myself Ty .As one of the other viewers said I do also love the Anna story very well researched .God Bless Brad and always in my prayers . On another note we have a neurologist in San Antonio ,Tx who is remarkable . Dr Don Hilton Many physician’s always go to him . Just a thought if you get no answers . Take care and always a follower .Senper Fi

[@randalllarson7049]

You know I really liked your older metal detector videos 😁

[@ksully6551]

With all those locks you can keep your most treasury treasures safe!

[@zekesgirl100]

I would love to see your first few videos.

[@brianmaloney45]

Glad you're feeling better Brad, hope you get some answers soon.

[@danieldeanmasterfinisher4715]

West Covid Nile with lime , a wicked combination 🍻🍋‍🟩 So Glad your doing better

[@garysipes1599]

I have been watching you for about a year I don't comment ever but I wanted to tell you my sister in law was sick just like you the doctors told her she had lime disease. Then she may have Parkinson that's been 4 or 5 years ago. never did find out what was wrong she is all better now back to normal so hang in there. You will get to feeling a lot better

[@peggysmith5202]

Happy to hear ur feeling better!!!

[@janvafa9959]

You’re an ambassador for XP!

[@paulah317]

Loved the story of your first metal detecting experience. So fun. Brad is a great story teller and I learn so much about history. I'm drawn to Brad' s channel and enjoy his artistic flair because I, too am an artist. I missed the silent videos. Keep working on your health issues. I'm also a now retired medical professional and wondered if you are experiencing a vaccine side effect...influenza/herpes zoster/ meningococcal/ Covid vaccine injuries I've seen during my years of practice. I had no idea if he even gets vaccine so this might be a mute point. Praying for a full recovery for you Brad.

[@martihetrick609]

Prayers 🙏

[@jantrattner8392]

Don't worry - we are here regardless!

[@janettetippetts7942]

If you ever have a green day but it's still winter, I'd watch you going ice fishing. lol I'd rather see you get whatever you have under control and be healthy, than draining your body of all hope of getting well trying to put out new episodes. Your FAMILY NEEDS you more than we do so take it easy until you get solid answers from the neurologist.

[@KarrAyres-g3y]

I have been watching you as you struggle with the illness you are going through. I, too, struggle with, at first, was an unknown illness. Since December of 2020 I have fought every day to live my life as I did before I was diagnosed in February of 2024. My final diagnosis after seeing 12 neurologist was an unknown disorder called FND, functional neurological disorder. I have lost my balance, being dizzy all day every day, therefore causing nausea. I cannot drive anymore or do simple tasks around the house. I have pains, needle pricks and an aching all over my body. My vision has been affected, too. I am weak every day. I've been doing telehealth visits with a therapist from University of Alabama for the last eight weeks. There has not been any improvement with my condition. I do hope you can find out the cause of your disorder and how to treat it. I pray that God will lead you to the right doctor who can help. I have found that a positive attitude helps and a belief in God is very important to living every day.

[@johnwalsh5762]

Sir,,,all your findings!!! Please,, different favorite finds,,etc

[@alienallen2983]

I liked all of your videos😊👍🙏>>>💚~~~ THANK YOU!

[@AReelHouseProduction]

I love your videos. Keep up the great work

[@Lilly_Day]

Terrific.

[@judypater1977]

I ❤ the stories

[@krilla]

My man, I was like dude they're sending you the new hf coil as beta! Lol, nope. Cool gift either way and nice note.

[@dannystaton5386]

Greetings from south Carolina 🎉🎉🎉

[@laurelreinhardt5076]

Have they ever said if it could be long COVID? I don't know if you've had COVID but your symptoms sound like long COVID. I'm no expert but? Hope you continue to feel better! Love your channel so much!

[@janeharring2430]

Ok, I am so glad you mentioned the intermittent tingling. My husband, has had, for the past 2 yrs had neurological symptoms that startedout the same way, but more, perhaps you have more as well. He has not progressed with further symptoms, but has some of them have eased off. Would love to correlate with you. Neurologists have not been able to pinpoint a iagnosis either.

[@aubreyansell1019]

Glad u r feeling better, maybe look into mitochondria help? The vax has caused issues. Lots of info out there. Maybe show us in detail how you edit, what you use, how you clip segments out etc. tks for the blog!

[@rondathiesen9317]

Hey Brad Sounds like you are a mystery as far as your 4 months. God is with you. Continued prayers for you and your family.🙏🙏 would love to see you making backpacks, if you still do that.🙏🙏😘

[@janvafa9959]

I would be interested in seeing your collections, also the leather working and designing you do!

[@DrChrisCoppernoll]

Interesting interview

[@PaulKelly-59]

You are looking like a dogs dinner mate, hope you recover soon. I would like to thank you for your vids, they are absolutely fantastic. Keep safe mate 🇬🇧🙏🏻

[@Genegenedtb]

I was hoping for a new coil possibly a small elliptical one. keep on trucking Brad.