Best Rusty Jacobs Podcasts (2025)

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The Jackie Lewandoski Episode 44:46

3d ago44:46

44:46

Special guest and Home & Backyard host Jackie Lewandoski joins Nikki, Joe and Shawn to discuss everything from our dying Sun to bird love... or lack thereof.Have a question for the crew? Email it to [email protected] TEGNA/WNEP

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The Rocky Rhodes Unplugged Episode 51:02

17d ago51:02

51:02

In this episode, the morning crew is graced with the presence of local radio legend from WKRZ…what’s his name? Yes, Rocky Rhodes, but just what is his real name and history?!?You get all that, and your submitted Brown Bag questions answered! Press play, and make it happen!!! NOW!Have a question for Mr. Curiosity? Send it to [email protected].…

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The Best Episode Ever Episode 46:58

1M ago46:58

46:58

In what might be the best episode ever of Mr. Curiosity, Joe sits down with Shawn for a one-on-one interview. Don't worry, Jon and Mindi eventually show up after a mysterious disappearance. Where were they? What could be more important than the pod? Also, who's Shawn? Just kidding. You won't want to miss this episode, and don't forget to send your …

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The $100K Donut Episode 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

The core four (Mindi, Jon, Shawn and Joe) attack your questions on bacon, temperature sensations, G.O.A.Ts, wind, two cents, Easter candy and most importantly... the One Hundred Thousand Dollar Donut!?!?? Click play and let it all unfold! Send your questions to [email protected] TEGNA/WNEP

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The Dark Web Video Star Episode 44:04

2M ago44:04

44:04

In this episode of Mr. Curiosity, someone’s missing?Jon is off on his family vacation, but Mindi, Nikki, Shawn and Joe tackle many of your submitted Brown Bag questions ([email protected])!Just what do you call your in-laws? First name? Mom? Dad? Big Daddy? Then, before you know it, Mindi is on the “dark web” in video playback in Japan? What? Just …

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The Don Jacobs Episode 42:37

2M ago42:37

42:37

WNEP legend, POL host and all-around great guy Don Jacobs joins the crew to answer your Brown Bag questions.By TEGNA/WNEP

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The Zillennial Episode 43:08

3M ago43:08

43:08

In this episode, three “Gen X-ers,” Mindi, Jon, and Joe invite a “Zillennial,” Samantha Amato, to the podcast to answer your questions on chapstick, blaring winter sun, snowflake behavior, reporter name changes, storm lifespans, and oh so much more! It’s a battle of the Generations!!!By TEGNA/WNEP

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The Finger Segments Episode 38:44

3M ago38:44

38:44

In this episode, the Morning Crew answer your questions about Joe and Jon's out-of-work hangs, home routines and learning how to count with their finger segments.By TEGNA/WNEP

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The Rusty Fender Cleans Toilets Episode 45:10

4M ago45:10

45:10

In this episode, Mindi, Shawn, Jon, and Joe are joined by Rusty Fender, an aerospace engineer, radio and television host, and cinematic historian. Don’t worry. This quickly devolves into mayhem and chaos as your Brown Bag questions set Rusty and the gang into topical tangents that even Rusty’s nerdy cerebrum couldn’t compute!?? After all, he’s 18 m…

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The Deathbed Puzzles Episode 38:32

4M ago38:32

38:32

In this episode, Nikki, Shawn, Jon and Joe answer your questions concerning daylight time variations, restaurant menu ordering, infomercial buys, weather impact alerts, Kerry Kearns coolness, deathbed puzzles and end the show with Nikki finding a diamond engagement ring at the bottom of the Brownbag!? Where’s John Quiñones when you need him!? Just …

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The Body Parts Episode 35:28

5M ago35:28

35:28

In this, the first episode of 2025, the Morning Crew dives into a sterling discussion and answers your Brown Bag questions on Legos, cremated body parts, Joe’s bizarre restaurant behavior, the last time you held your child’s hand, and, ohh, so much more! The crew even takes a deep dive into Cracker Barrel and waitressing!?! Who knew Nikki was a thr…

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The Christmas Jelly Roll Episode 44:38

5M ago44:38

44:38

In this episode, Shawn, Jon and Joe are joined by Jelly Roll lover Kerry Kearns. Her role as WNEP producer and special reporter adds to her charm and podcast vibe as the crew answers your submitted questions on beanbags, electric cars, concerts, pastries, and more! The show ends with a flashback question for Kerry and her family restaurant and a wo…

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The Showering in Public Episode 45:36

6M ago45:36

45:36

In this episode, Mindi and Joe invite special guests Mike Stanton and Alaina Lengner to the studio! Mike discusses just what it’s like to shower outside on the streets of Honesdale for his annual charity fundraiser! Things devolve quickly into viewer Brown Bag questions about Home Depot, toe aches, reading voices, solar flares Mindi’s make-up and o…

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The Valeria Quiñones Episode 45:40

6M ago45:40

45:40

Valeria Quiñones is our special guest for this week’s Mr. Curiosity podcast. She joins Jon, Shawn and Joe to discuss her career arc, flossing, toilet stalls, and more! Press play and go from Puerto Rico to WNEP with laughs and stats, all in less than 40 minutes!By TEGNA/WNEP

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The Shimmy Episode 42:55

7M ago42:55

42:55

In this episode, get ready to shimmy with the gang. Shawn, Jon, Mindi, and Joe answer your Brown Bag questions concerning dishwashers, almonds, cookies, car blinkers, separate beds for Punxsutawney Phil and his mate, and most importantly... Do you like "The Shimmy"?!? Just press play and shimmy away.…

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The Hand Drying Hole Episode 45:47

7M ago45:47

45:47

In this episode, the entire crew is in to discuss topics and answer your questions about naming winter storms, turkey vs beef, confusing addresses, bathroom cleaning holes, and even Jack Culkin’s cowboy hat! He even makes a surprise call-in visit! There’s even talk of a John Bon Jovi look-alike caught shoplifting?!? Press play or regret it for life…

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The Travis Episode 46:17

8M ago46:17

46:17

In this ripe, fresh episode, Mindi, Jon, Shawn and Joe get a special guest to the podcast….wait for it…..Travis Bisbing!? Travis has been contributing his questions for many episodes, and now we finally all meet him and hear his story.The crew also tackles subjects related to self-indulgence behavior trends, closet bust-outs, famous meetings, and m…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Rusty Jacobs Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Mr. Curiosity

Joe Snedeker/WNEP

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Tested

Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

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Turn That Sh*t Down

Joe Rowley

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The Jackie Lewandoski Episode 44:46

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The Rocky Rhodes Unplugged Episode 51:02

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The Best Episode Ever Episode 46:58

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The $100K Donut Episode 46:32

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The Dark Web Video Star Episode 44:04

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The Don Jacobs Episode 42:37

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The Zillennial Episode 43:08

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The Finger Segments Episode 38:44

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The Rusty Fender Cleans Toilets Episode 45:10

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The Deathbed Puzzles Episode 38:32

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The Body Parts Episode 35:28

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The Christmas Jelly Roll Episode 44:38

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The Showering in Public Episode 45:36

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The Valeria Quiñones Episode 45:40

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The Shimmy Episode 42:55

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The Hand Drying Hole Episode 45:47

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The Travis Episode 46:17

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