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In today’s episode of Simple Joe for Friday, November 28th, 2025, I talk about one of the craziest space facts I have ever heard, that one day on Venus is actually longer than one year on Venus, and what that would mean if we tried to live or even schedule life there. I share a little bit about how I am recovering from Thanksgiving, including my wife and I keeping our Waffle House breakfast tradition alive, and my plans to rest through the long weekend. You will hear the weather in Hudson, New Hampshire, and back home here in Cincinnati, Ohio, then we celebrate some very cool birthdays, Ferdinand Magellan’s big ocean milestone, the first American automobile race, and the very first Grand Ole Opry broadcast. I also talk about National French Toast Day, International Jaguar Day, electronic greeting cards, and Giving Friday in the UK, along with my strong opinions on French toast versus pancakes and waffles. Then I dive into the Top 10 Soups Fall Edition, suggested by listener Andy Hoffman, where I walk through the difference between soups and stews, count down from tomato basil all the way to pumpkin soup at number one, and give my honest take on each one, including Andy’s favorites like French onion and loaded baked potato soup. I wrap up by inviting you to text or email me, skip the Black Friday madness, spend time with the people who love you and who you love, and remember that memories are better than stuff.

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