DuhTimes Character
Simon Winkler
Curious. Observant. Methodical.
After spending decades solving real-world problems in his fabrication business, Simon developed a habit of looking beyond the obvious — asking questions and following the clues wherever they lead.
Today’s Mystery: Morning Mystery
Simon’s very first case, right here in the studio where it all started.
Who Is Simon?
Simon doesn’t hand people the answer. He helps them notice what they may have overlooked until they have their own moment.
He’s not a detective, and he’s not a know-it-all. He’s the kind of person who slows down long enough to ask the question everyone else forgot to ask — and somehow that makes all the difference.
His personality is warm and lived-in. He’s comfortable laughing at himself. He follows evidence rather than assumptions, and he genuinely enjoys watching other people discover things for themselves.
Buddy & Sasha
No investigation runs smoothly without backup. Simon’s got two — one who helps, one who mostly just judges him.
The Deputy
Buddy
Golden retriever, self-appointed first responder. Every mystery gets the same solution from Buddy: fetch, bark, repeat.
The Skeptic
Sasha
Already knew the answer. Watched Simon get there the long way. Said nothing — the look said enough.
What Simon Does
Simon’s role isn’t to solve mysteries for you. It’s to help you reach your own moment.
He notices clues, asks questions and helps readers discover what they may have overlooked — until they arrive at that wonderful moment when everything clicks into place.
Duh!
What You’ll Find Here
Curious
Always asking why — not to be difficult, but because the answer might matter.
Observant
He notices things others walk right past.
Methodical
He follows the clues one step at a time.
Friendly
Warm, approachable, and genuinely interested in people.
Down-to-earth
No pretense. No jargon. Just honest thinking.
Persistent
He doesn’t give up on a question just because the answer isn’t obvious.
Humble
He’s been wrong before. He knows it. That’s part of what makes him good.
Comfortable laughing at himself
If he misses something obvious, he’s the first to laugh about it.