Mike Lopez sent me more information on Joe’s Wikipedia page. Seems that, like all pages, his page is in danger of being removed unless we can get some sources cited:
Thanks for your kind words, but in all fariness I just created a page with one or two paragraphs. The rest of the content has come from other posters. There a long thread in the WI farpoint forums discussing the page, and we got input from several people with experience in Wikipedia editing.
The main consensus was that the page needs references to other sources, print media in special. I hope that some of the family and friends of Joe back in his hometown can find the time to find articles in newspapers, magazines, etc, that mention him. It does not have to be restricted to podcasting; he might have had material published related to his other careers and jobs. If they have that info, I will be happy to help post it.
The challenge has been issued, my friends. Anything you have which can solidify the position of that page’s continued existence would be much appreciated. Post what you can here in the comments or email me directly. I’ll make sure that Mike Lopez gets everything in a timely fashion.
I’m afraid that this won’t be much help, but here’s a link to the Peoria Journal Star and the notice on Joe’s passing:
http://www.legacy.com/pjstar/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=87146620
Just a suggestion…
Many, many podcast websites had either a whole page or at least a post about Joe’s passing and page. Would an entry collecting all those pages/comments on it be both a valid and also quick way to build up sources?
Just in the Farpoint Media world that would be a few pages, and many others commented on it, including some very popular podcasts.
Just a suggestion.
That seems like a solid idea.
Citation added. Link to a print newspaper. Looks like someone else has also made a change/addition between the 23rd and right now.
Is there anything on the Circus he was in? Can they be contacted maybe?