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Opening the Mailbag Fall 2026

October 14, 2026 · 56 min

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We have been having a rollicking, good time in the Members Only Mailbag! As an early Halloween treat, we want to share some of our favorite letters on the main feed. Nostalgia for local tv commercials, Hearst Castle, the origins of a catch phrase, and much more! PLUS a never-before-heard chat with past guest Jamie Loftus about vegan hot dogs!

And if you want to hear more of these gems, we have over two years of Membo Mailbag episodes to catch up on. Just join Maximum Fun at maximumfun.org/joinjjho!

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