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What would it take to spend 28 years chasing one goal? Today on Simple Joe, we're exploring the incredible story of Karl Bushby, a British adventurer who set out in 1998 to walk around the world and is finally approaching his hometown of Hull, England. We're talking more than 30,000 miles across 29 countries, crossing the frozen Bering Strait, swimming the Caspian Sea, and even swimming the English Channel, all without using transportation to advance his journey. Could you imagine dedicating nearly half your life to one adventure? I'm not sure I could have kept going! We also celebrate Bob Ross's birthday, which gives me a chance to share how we won a painting by one of his direct students while on vacation. Plus, we've got Richard Dreyfuss, Paul Orndorff, Black Tuesday, the debut of the ballpoint pen, National Cat Day, and much more. And as we think about Karl's remarkable journey, there's a reminder that great memories don't necessarily require 28 years or a trip around the world. Sometimes they're waiting to be made right where we are. Because memories are better than stuff.

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I was there, and I didn't even know it! On this Wildcard Wednesday episode of Simple Joe, I'm sharing a pretty funny story about witnessing one of the biggest University of Cincinnati football upsets in years and having absolutely no idea what I was watching. I went to Nippert Stadium with my son-in-law, Seth, and two of my grandkids to watch the UC Bearcats take on Texas Tech for Homecoming. Cincinnati won 37–24, the fans stormed the field, and I thought everybody was just really excited about Homecoming. Turns out Texas Tech was undefeated, ranked number eight in the country, and we'd just witnessed a HUGE upset! But there's something more to this story than football. It got me thinking about perspective, context, and how often we experience important moments in life without realizing just how special they are until later. We talk a lot about being present and living in the moment, but what happens when you're completely present and still don't understand the significance of what's happening around you? Sometimes you know you're making a great memory, and sometimes you don't find out until afterward. Either way, memories are better than stuff!

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

In today's episode of the Simple Joe podcast, we're getting into five Random Questions that take me down some interesting roads. We start with the surprising history of potato chips, a little Navy Day recognition, and some October 27 celebrations before I get into the questions. I remember the freedom of riding my ten-speed bike all over Cincinnati as a kid, talk about why I'd love to spend six months in Portugal, and look back on the friendships that made working at Ponderosa one of my favorite jobs ever. I also remember a boss named Mark who taught me that you can hold people accountable, have high expectations, and still treat them with kindness. And then there's my imaginary food truck, where pizza and soft-serve ice cream would definitely be on the menu. It's a conversation about independence, good people, great memories, and the experiences that stay with us. I'd love to hear how you'd answer these questions, too!

1. What was your first real taste of independence?
2. If you could live anywhere for exactly six months, where would you go?
3. What coworker do you still remember years later, and why?
4. What was the best boss you ever had actually good at?
5. If you had to open a food truck tomorrow, what would you serve?

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