BONUS EPISODE: Ten Questions For Pop
A short porch-side bonus episode with wisdom, wit, and wind chimes.
In this short bonus episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch hands over the mic to his 95-year-old dad for a quick round of listener-submitted questions from longtime friend Tom Slater.
Pop shares his favorite Bible verse, decade, and U.S. president — plus a little wisdom for the grandkids and a few reflections on the best (and worst) jobs he’s had. It’s a mini-dose of porch-side wisdom and a reminder that sometimes the best stories come from simple questions.
Quietly making noise,
Fletch
Guest Information
Joe Fletcher (Pop)
Born in Somerville, NJ in 1930, Pop is a regular guest of theMangoTimes Podcast. He spends his days tending to his garden and relaxing on the back porch (summer) and in his smoke shop (winters). He is a voracious reader (1-2 books each week on his favorite Kindle) and focuses on biographies and histories. Pop loves to take your questions, so feel free to contact him here: Let’s Connect.
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Music used in this episode:
- Such a Swinging Good Time
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