Joe List's Unbelievable Encounter with His Ex-Girlfriend in Cleveland

Unexpected Reunion in Cleveland

• 💡 Joe List recounts a surreal experience of running into his ex-girlfriend, Becca, whom he hadn't seen in seven and a half years, behind the counter of a yoga studio in Cleveland.
• 🤯 The encounter was particularly shocking as he had no idea she lived in Cleveland, having last known her to be in San Diego and originally from Denver.
• 😲 He describes being frozen in disbelief, shaking, and struggling to process seeing her unexpectedly after so long.

Recalling Past Relationship and Peru Trip

• 💔 Joe details their history, including living together 17 years ago and a memorable, tumultuous trip to Peru where she experienced severe food poisoning.
• 🤣 He humorously recalls the graphic details of the Peru incident, including her soiling herself and needing medical attention.
• 🎤 The story references a past podcast episode where Joe extensively discussed the Peru trip.

Catching Up and Life Updates

• 🗓️ Despite the initial shock, Joe and Becca managed to have a conversation before his yoga class, exchanging life updates.
• 👨‍👧 Joe shared photos of his child, mentioning his current successes like performing on The Tonight Show, having a movie in theaters, and a special coming out.
• 👨‍⚕️ He learned Becca is married to a doctor at the Cleveland Clinic and they had babies four days apart, mirroring his own child's birthdate.

Yoga Class and Post-Encounter

• 🧘‍♀️ Joe ended up taking the yoga class taught by his ex-girlfriend, describing it as an intense workout where she adjusted his poses.
• 😂 Becca introduced him to the class as a comedian, leading to laughter and applause, creating a "Hallmark movie" moment.
• 🏃‍♀️ The next day, they reconnected again as Becca was picking up her bib for a half marathon, and Joe walked her to the location due to road closures.

Reflection on Exes and Accomplishments

• ✨ Joe reflects on the positive nature of their reunion, noting that seeing an ex after years, when both have moved on with their lives, can be a pleasant experience without animosity.
• 🏆 He acknowledges that seeing her at a time when he is successful (having "cash," "teeth," and career achievements) made the encounter more enjoyable than if he were struggling.
• 🤯 The overall experience felt surreal, like a scene from "Forrest Gump," emphasizing the unlikelihood of such a chance encounter in Cleveland.