A British-ish Invasion with Paul Epsom

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A British-ish Invasion with Paul Epsom

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51 minutes

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Jan 28, 2020

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From school teacher in London to plant pro on WNEP's Home & Backyard, Joe sits down with Paul Epsom to talk about a lifetime split between two continents.

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Jan 28, 2020

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From Joe Snedeker's brain, to your ears. Not scared yet? Then "Mr. Curiosity" may just be the podcast for you! Join Joe as he chats with friends and celebrities from in and around Northeastern & Central Pennsylvania. "Mr. Curiosity" promises to be entertaining, educational, goofy, and everything in between.

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A Doctor's Visit with Joe: Will you catch a cold by wearing shorts in chilly weather? Does the flu shot give you the flu?In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Joe sits down with a doctor to answer your questions, talk medical myths and get some advice on how to be your healthiest sel... by Mr. Curiosity
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Jon Meyer Talks Talkback: Joe sits down with Newswatch 16's Jon Meyer to talk about life, career, family, and of course TALKBACK!!! Plus, Jon has a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for Talkback 16 fans! by Mr. Curiosity
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Vince Sweeney, He didn't say it would be like this!: In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Joe sits down with a man who needs no introduction... Vince Sweeney. From radio to TV to helping animals, you don't want to miss a minute of Vince's visit. by Mr. Curiosity
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Woeful Waitressing and Magnificent Mustaches with Kerry Brazen: In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Joe sits down with WNEP's Kerry Brazen to discuss chocolate-covered scorpions, finding homes for pets in need, magnificent mustaches and everything in between. by Mr. Curiosity
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Rump Roast & Deep Thoughts with Don Jacobs: In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Joe sits down with Pennsylvania Outdoor LIfe host Don Jacobs. Joe and "Jake" talk about everything from how a college professor's simple gesture helped shape Don's career to some delicious wild game recipes. by Mr. Curiosity
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Allen Vickers - "I wish you would've told me you're a coupon man": Newswatch 16's Allen Vickers stops by the podcast studio to answer some of Joe's questions, and some of yours in a special Brown Bag Monday segment.Punxsutawney Phil, NEPA-isms, and coupons are just some of the topics we discuss in this episode of Mr. Cu... by Mr. Curiosity
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Rusty Fender: Monday Morning Recorded at The Oldies: In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Joe sits down with the arrogantly-humble and ultimately unbabysitable Rusty Fender to talk nights with the oldies and days with satellites in geosynchronous orbit. by Mr. Curiosity
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Cooking Up Miracles with Father Joseph Sica: It's a tale of two Joes in this edition of Mr. Curiosty! Joe sits down with Father Joseph Sica to talk everything from overcoming adversity to appearing on a television sitcom to heavy metal and everything in between! by Mr. Curiosity
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St. Joseph's Center, Go Joe and Sister Maryalice: In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Sister Maryalice stops by to talk St. Joseph's Center and Go Joe 22. by Mr. Curiosity
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The EJ The DJ Episode: In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Joe rubs elbows with big time Hollywood actor (kind of) E.J. Dougher, AKA EJ The DJ. Is he an actor, baseball stud, entertainer, DJ, waiter or what? Listen to his tales of evolving through all of those roles from Scranton to Irving, California over the last few decades! Not many Scranton natives have their own IMDB while running their own successful DJ business, smiling and dancing through it all! Give your ears some love! by Mr. Curiosity
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Drakkar Noir and Hand Tickles with Norm Jones: Joe Snedeker sits down with former Newswatch 16 reporter and anchor, Norm Jones. Joe and Norm talk about his days at WNEP, kids and of course - Drakkar Noir ?!? by Mr. Curiosity
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