Mr. Curiosity

In this episode, Pennsylvania Outdoor Lifers Brian Hillingshead and Don Jacobs join Jon, and Joe for a rare Man Show episode?  The problem is, Joe’s manhood is questioned as he confesses to having emotional hunting issues, and earthworm hooking regret when fishing.  Also, the guys take on the quesition... what makes Chinese food so good?  And, learn how Jon and Brain first unknowingly met with wea...

Mrs. Curiosity, yes Mrs., Woody Woodpecker, Underdog cancel culture, Florida flatness, endless repeat song frustrations, Wham Cam woes and The Morning Crew’s real love of NEPA, including Mindi’s first pierogi?  All this and more, smushed into this special Brown Bag episode with Mindi, Jon, Tim and Joe answering your questions! You’ll also experience a rare group Woody Woodpecker synchronized laugh...

In this episode, Mindi, Tim and Joe are joined by WNEP audio and production veteran and legend, Frank Gerardi! Frank is thrown right into the action with stories of awkward situations in catholic confessionals? Some answers and solution even emerge.  Also, we have the winner of a hypothetical WNEP Royal Rumble!!! You may be surprised!!! Oh, we can be serious too, with talk of the I-95 corridor, op...

In this episode, it's all guys, a first!  New WNEP media content guru Joe Kohut joins Jon Meyer, photojournalist Tim Hopkins, and Joe Snedeker to talk about his departure from print media to his new position at WNEP.  If that sounds too boring, don't you worry, the conversation quickly descends to insect parts in the foods you eat, Jon Meyer being too nice of a guy, group singing and why Joe doesn...

This episode brings WNEP’s Kerry Kearns in with Claire, Joe and the “man behind the curtain”, Shawn Dunn to bring you some holiday cheer?!? The gang discusses man moisturizing, the effectiveness and purpose of knit blankets, The Moon (also getting “mooned”), and is pronouncing the word “street” as “shtreet” a massive journalistic conspiracy? Think of it as a Christmas party for your ears! Just pre...

In this episode, Claire, Mindi and Joe are joined by Jack Culkin’s mustache… and… John himself!   Before digging into the Brown Bag and answering your questions about the ionosphere, expressionless hamsters and teeth flossing, Jack's mustache has a lot to say!  Prepare to get hairy! Just press play to find out all that ensues! 

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 jus...

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 ba...

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, wo...

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

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...

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!!!

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!?!

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.

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...

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 lone...

In this week's episode of Mr. Curiosity, the Brown Bag speaks! Not only is Joe overwhelmed with the lady power of Mindi and Elizabeth, but emotions run high as we address your questions to Elizabeth Worthington on her last day at WNEP. Even Elizabeth's boyfriend speaks from the great beyond....beyond the Brown Bag!? Get your questions in for future episodes to brownbag@wnep.com  

In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, The WNEP Morning Crew answers your questions with a special guest… Kerry Kearns. Kerry is making her producorial (is that a word?) comeback to the big 1-6! Hear a little about what Kerry's been up to in Idaho and returning to WNEP. Join in on the fun and get your questions for future episodes to brownbag@wnep.com

In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, The WNEP Morning Crew answers your questions with a special guest…T-Dog?!? Director and host of the Creepy Side of NEPA podcast Dan Kosloski joins in on the session to discuss the history of Top Dog, why Jon Meyer is such a nice guy, In-Laws, hornets nests and even helps Elizabeth in her singing debut!!  Join in on the fun and get your questions for future episode...

In this episode, Brown Bag Monday returns with the crew from Newswatch 16 This Morning. Join Joe, Jon, Mindi and Elizabeth as they answer viewer questions about everything from sleep to viewer photos, matching clothes and more.

In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Joe talks with his former student (sort of?) Earl Granville. You'll hear how Earl's life arc took him from Joe's detention class at Carbondale Area High School in the 1990s to boot camp at Ft. Benning with his twin brother Joe when 9/11 happened.  Earl discusses his nine years in the Army National Guard as an Infantryman, with deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afgha...

In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Joe tries his best to connect with his man crush buddy Dick Yuengling, the big man of the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville!  However, we learn that Dick is too busy and may not even know what a podcast is, so in his place are his two awesome daughters, Wendy and Jennifer, chatting with Joe and running many of the Yuengling Company operations!  Learn the history of...

In this episode of  Mr. Curiosity , Joe mixes it up with Nate Lee, owner of the epic and unique Fugetaboutit Restaurant in Hazleton.  How does a snowstorm take you from the streets of Hazleton to Nashville, Tennessee?  Wait until you hear Nate's stories, from being buds with Mrs. Brady and Florence Henderson to chowing down with Steve Winwood!  Even Dick Yuengling's eating habits are discussed!  O...

In this Mr. Curiosity episode, Joe talks with WNEP's Chris Keating. Is he a spoiled brat from a big-shot restauranteur family from Georgia, or just a regular guy with smarts and passion for journalism who found his way from Penn State University to WNEP?  You'll hear about his life journey and how he was in the top 15% of his high school‘s graduation class for being the best-looking, smartest and...

In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, Joe mixes it up with local radio legend Nancy Kman. Growing up with three sisters in Wyoming County, bathroom time was very limited, but that did not stop her newsy aspirations through college and into the world of radio! Hear all about her journey from bag girl at Acme to WILK Radio, with many stops along the way including WNEP-TV. Nancy's skin is pachyderm thick...