Mr. Curiosity

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The Thanksgiving Episode Nov 20, 2023

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Our Morning Crew, minus Mindi, gather to discuss their Thanksgiving plans and un-plans?

Is it possible to FaceTime a traditional holiday meal? How long will a ham sandwich last on the moon? What’s with newspeople’s clothes, hair, color wheels, and working through holidays?

Also, what became of Tinky Winky and his creepy/cute colleagues? Put the turkey in the oven, gather the family around, and just press play!

Brown Bag Monday + WNEP's Home & Backyard Nov 06, 2023

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In this episode, Claire and Joe get surprise guests from WNEP’s Home and Backyard Show!

Yes, Jackie Lewandoski and Martina Yencho join the podcast!

The history and evolution of H&B is discussed and explained lightheartedly, but quickly devolves into Brown Bag revelations of music recommendations, fish emotions, federal mail offenses and the lack of Mom and daughters having the same name?!?

Sit back, have a bite to eat and let your ears be entertained!

Brown Bag Monday + Creepy Side of NEPA's Dan Kosloski Oct 23, 2023

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Mr. Curiosity gets Creepy?

In this episode, Joe and Claire are on duty, but both Jon and Mindi are absent, replaced by WNEP guests photojournalist Tim Hopkins and Creepy Side of NEPA podcaster Dan "T-Dog" Kosloski!

Since it’s Halloween time, the crew discusses weird and unexplained situations that they have gone through, yet Joe insists on keeping The Brown Bag rational and scientific!

Also, would you give up modern plumbing for a human kitty litter? How about life in a banana costume for $250K?

All this awaits your ears. Just press PLAY!

You may even find out what happened to Joe’s Communion wafer back in the 1970s?!?

Melissa Steininger | Brown Bag Monday Oct 09, 2023

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On this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Newswatch 16's Melissa Steininger joins the morning team to answer your Brown Bag Monday questions!

Brown Bag Monday | September 25, 2023 Sep 25, 2023

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In this cut of Mr. Curiosity, the Brown Bag speaks volumes with rogue guest Newswatch 16 producer Caitlin Rowe joining Mindi, Claire and Joe for a verbal female dominance!

Does the shape of food alter its taste? How OK is it to share streaming passwords with “loved ones?" If that’s not enough, wait until you hear about Joe’s new cleaning technique using his wife’s luffa puffy thing? The ladies are disgusted!?!

Send your questions for future episodes to brownbag@wnep.com, but listen NOW!

Brown Bag Monday | September 11, 2023 Sep 11, 2023

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In this episode, the entire morning crew and even WNEP's media content producer Shawn Dunn joins in to answer your Brown Bag questions. Claire debuts and sings part of her new intro song while Mindi defends her "helicopter mom" desires. Jon and Joe discuss their love of synthetic fibers while Shawn cringes at the term...Webmaster?!!? What are you waiting for, just press PLAY!!!

Brown Bag Monday | August 28, 2023 Aug 28, 2023

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In this episode, Joe persuades behind-the-scenes WNEP personalities into the podcast studio to help answer your Brown Bag questions.

Commercial traffic guy Bruce Abbot and Executive Producer Brigid Lawrence join Joe to discuss their duties, reporter head nodding, local mountain geometry, Canadian forest fires and how cats would ruin the planet just like us if they were more intelligent!?!

Brown Bag Monday + The Morning Team Aug 14, 2023

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We answer viewer questions about everything from candy apple stands to why it doesn't get dark as soon as the sun sets in this week's episode of the Mr. Curiosity podcast.

If you have questions for us, email them to brownbag@wnep.com.

The Claire Alfree + Brown Bag Episode Jul 31, 2023

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In this episode, Joe goes deep diving into the life and philosophy of WNEP's Claire Alfree.

Not only do they discuss how her being alive is a direct result of the 1992 Mount Pinatubo volcanic eruption, but how hard work, a positive attitude and drive will set your course to success.

Clair and Joe also answer your Brown Bag questions discussing extreme couponing, sloths on Red Bull and how they may really hate each other... NOT!!!

The Michael G. Stanton + Brown Bag Episode Jul 17, 2023

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In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Jon and Joe are joined by local broadcaster, legend (in his own mind), and general manager in the Bold Gold Media group Michael G. Stanton.

Mike turns the interview tables on Joe and dives into his Go Joe 26 Charity Bike Ride for St. Joseph's Center and the history of it!

Then the show goes off the rails into questions from the Brown Bag, including dark and lonely cartoon cereal mascots, Jon's long torso, and why Joe's grandmother used to throw hot water on his childhood friends?!?

Protect your ears and give it a try.

Have a Brown Bag question? Send it to brownbag@wnep.com

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