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The Democratic Party had a good night, but there is a lot of work to do!

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Welcome to Simple Joe. I’m glad you’re here.

It's Wildcard Wednesday, and today I'm throwing down a challenge: Android phones are better than iPhones. Prove me wrong! I've got a Samsung Galaxy S24 for my personal phone and an iPhone for work, so I've spent some time in both worlds. I'm making my case for Android with more choices, better prices, greater customization, Google integration, and the freedom to make my phone work the way I want. Of course, I've got a little fun to poke at the Apple faithful, their loyalty, their ecosystem, and what I lovingly call the Apple cult. But I'll give Apple credit where it's deserved, and I'll even admit that my own Android loyalty might be getting in the way! There's one problem that really hits Grampy Joe where it hurts: my grandkids have iPads, and communicating with them isn't always easy. I'm looking for a good Android-to-iPad messaging solution, and I'm offering a free Simple Joe T-shirt to someone who can help me find one! So whether you're Team Android or Team iPhone, I want to hear your argument. Text me at 513-399-6468 or email [email protected]. Let's have some fun with this!

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Jesse Jackson is joined by Lou and Karen on JKL Media/Set Listing and Bruce for a pop-culture detour focused on Star Trek as they react to the losses of Walter Koenig (Chekov) and Patrick Stewart (Picard). They share how Star Trek shaped their lives, discuss generational connections to Kirk vs. Picard, and highlight Stewart’s broader career (Professor X and other roles), screen presence, and personal complexities. They reflect on Koenig’s limited material on the original series, his writing work, and his standout turn as Bester on Babylon 5, including a story from J. Michael Straczynski about promising to write a role worthy of Koenig’s talent. The conversation emphasizes grief, gratitude for performances, and the reminder of mortality, before closing with Jesse’s podcast plugs and a call for kinder fan culture.

00:00 B-Side Welcome

00:37 JKL Media Introductions

01:20 Star Trek Losses

02:33 Karen Remembers

05:00 Lou Reflects

08:28 Chekov And Bester

14:06 Icons Of Youth

15:35 JMS Tribute Story

19:53 Picard Legacy Talk

22:10 Final Thoughts Roundup

26:37 Podcast Housekeeping

29:06 Closing Sign Off

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Welcome to Simple Joe. I’m glad you’re here.

It's Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and today on Simple Joe, we're visiting Creston, Iowa, celebrating birthdays, and looking back at a little history involving Chevrolet, Godzilla, and The Wizard of Oz. I've got a question about just how long Godzilla's legs would have to be to walk through the ocean, and I'll tell you why I didn't watch The Wizard of Oz all the way through until I was in my 40s. We're also celebrating National Sandwich Day, which gives me an excuse to talk about my love for a good old-fashioned bologna and cheese sandwich. Then it's time for Tuesday's Random Questions, and this week gets interesting! I'll tell you how I convinced my middle school science teacher that a piece of dried rubber cement was actually a cow's eye, explain why I'd give up television before music, and share a few recurring family jokes that might sound a little strange without the proper context. We'll also imagine Idris Elba playing me in a sitcom about my life and try to figure out which completely ordinary historical moment would be worth visiting in a time machine. It's a fun, sometimes ridiculous, and occasionally thoughtful conversation about childhood memories, our everyday habits, and the strange things that make us who we are. Come hang out with me, and don't forget to send me your answers!

Tuesday's Random Questions

What is the most convincing lie you told as a kid?

If you had to give up either music or television for a year, which would you choose?

What recurring joke would appear in the sitcom version of your life?

What actor would be wildly miscast as you but hilarious to watch?

If time travel existed, what boring historical moment would you want to observe?

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On the eve of Bruce Springsteen’s birthday, host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest MaryAnn, a historian and film scholar behind the blog “MJ at the Movies,” to talk about the intersections of music, spirituality, and American identity. Mary Ann discusses her upcoming Monmouth University “Music America” conference paper connecting the film Sinners, American roots music, and Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions, and they reflect on Coogler’s filmmaking. The conversation also covers Springsteen’s live “revival” energy, artists being political, and concerns about free expression and the press. Jesse and Mary Ann share personal cancer experiences—his prostate cancer treatment and her early-stage breast cancer—and how music, especially “The Long Walk Home,” helped them endure. They close by previewing future discussions on films about the music industry.

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Welcome to Simple Joe. I’m glad you’re here.

Today on Simple Joe, we're talking about something you probably didn't know about the Olympics: they used to award gold medals for art! We're also celebrating birthdays, including Daniel Boone, Burt Lancaster, David Schwimmer, and Nelly, plus National Deviled Egg Day, which reminds me of the time my daughter made one giant deviled egg from an ostrich egg. Then it's Monday's Interesting Headlines, and we've got some strange ones! A robotic hand that walks on its fingers, a million-dollar lottery ticket sitting forgotten in somebody's wallet, a company paying people to walk robot dogs, a 4,000-year-old dog's paw print, and a miniature T. rex relative that sold for an unbelievable $47.3 million. I've got plenty of questions about these stories, and I want to know which one you find most interesting. Text me at 513-399-6468 or email [email protected] and help me choose which story we'll explore on Thursday. And remember, memories are better than stuff!

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Welcome to Simple Joe. I’m glad you’re here.

I'm trying something a little different on Simple Joe today! Instead of sitting behind a microphone, I'm taking you along on my Sunday evening walk for an unscripted, stream-of-consciousness conversation. We talk about the challenges of keeping a daily podcast going, the Friday Top 10 Halloween candy episode that never got released, and whether this walking-and-talking format might become a regular thing. I share some stories about volunteering with Karen in our church's pre-K class, watching football, and my ongoing backyard patio project involving concrete-filled planters and Edison string lights. We also get into podcasting friends who've inspired me, reconnecting with old coworkers, and how sometimes a simple lunch with a friend can mean more than we realize. This one's a bit of an experiment, and I'd love your feedback. Do you enjoy this kind of casual, unscripted conversation? Should I do more episodes like this? Text me at 513-399-6468 or email [email protected]. And remember, spend time with the people you love, make some great memories, and never forget that memories are better than stuff.

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