Winnie-the-Pooh Turns 100, and a Bear Shows Up for Honey
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A real black bear walks into a California library, raids the staff snacks, and helps itself to a jar of honey. And it happens on the exact 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh! In today's Simple Joe, I'm digging into this wonderfully strange story from the Mammoth Lakes Library, where an unexpected visitor wandered through the bookshelves, enjoyed a few snacks, and left without damaging a thing. We explore the remarkable coincidence, the history of Winnie-the-Pooh, and what the library staff had to say about their uninvited guest. I also talk about a few of my own encounters with wildlife and wonder what strange animal experiences you've had. Plus, we've got birthdays, historic events, unusual celebrations, and an interesting story about VH1 playing the same song for an entire hour. And as we get closer to the holiday season, I share a reminder about what matters most to me: spending time with people we love, because memories are better than stuff.
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21 Oct 2026
A Tennis Net, Broken Arms, Cheesecloth, and a Dremel Tool
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What happens when a bunch of guys head to a Christian men's conference and somebody dares me to jump over a tennis net? Well, I broke both of my arms. Both of them! On this Wildcard Wednesday episode of Simple Joe, I'm telling one of my favorite stories from years ago. It starts with a game of HORSE, cheap gym shoes held together with duct tape, and a little too much confidence. From there, things get ridiculous. There's a makeshift sling made out of cheesecloth, an unexpected church visit, a chewing gum disaster during communion, and a doctor who delivered the unforgettable news that BOTH of my arms were broken. And somehow, that's not even the end of the story. We've still got two brightly colored casts, a speeding ticket, and a Dremel tool involved. It's a story about pride, questionable decisions, and how sometimes the moments that don't go according to plan become the memories we talk about for years. And after all these years, I still think I could've cleared that tennis net!
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20 Oct 2026
Tuesday's Random Questions | October 20, 2026
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Today on Simple Joe, it's Tuesday's Random Questions, and we're going in some interesting directions! I'm wondering whether rhinoceroses would be the rudest animals if they could talk, why I hope I'll still be riding roller coasters when I'm in my 80s, and whether we could ever bring back those old metal lawn darts. We also get into the Dunning-Kruger effect, why we sometimes think we're better at things than we really are, and one of history's biggest mysteries: how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids. Along the way, we're celebrating birthdays, remembering the legendary Tom Petty, talking about The Office, and recognizing everything from chicken and waffles to Sasquatch Awareness Day. It's a little funny, a little thoughtful, and exactly the kind of conversation where you never quite know where we'll end up. I'd love to hear your answers!
Tuesday's Random Questions
If animals could speak, which species would be the rudest?
What is one thing you hope you are still doing when you are very old?
If you could bring back one discontinued product, what would it be?
What skill do you think everyone overestimates in themselves?
If you could know the exact truth to one historic mystery, which one would you pick?
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