Can't Turn It Off

It's the season 4 finale, and the host is lazy, so he glosses over the history of a French woman who lived longer than you will. But not before he revisits his recent trip to Bayfield, Wisconsin, and shares a tidbit he has since learned about his beloved Madeline Island. And what does Vanna White have to do with any of it?

Hundreds of people appear as contestants on TV's "Jeopardy!" every year. So why was Meggie Kwait's appearance so memorable? The host will explain as he learns many fascinating details about her road to, and appearance on, the game show.

In this episode, the host shares his fascination with island living, based upon a short vacation getaway to Wisconsin.  And then he reminisces about a lost weekend to that same vacation destination, 29 years ago.

The host has a personal connection to a woman he has never met, and he discusses her complex story in this episode of the podcast. And how does a woman from Texas, whom neither the host nor April have met, figure into April's story?  To read more about April, visit bit.ly/aprilpease.

The podcast's only annual guest returns for season 4 and discusses how current events are affecting him and those who live and work in Hollyweird. 

A Nevada adventurer who likes to explore the desert outside of her Las Vegas home may surprise you with a story or two from her past.

It's time for the host's annual recollections of assorted chapters of his life. This collection of stories revolves around the Great Minnesota Get Together (TM), culminating with memories of Aug. 27, 1993.   

The host remembers a man he never met, but talked to more than once. What made Highrise Joe so quirky and unique? The host will explore that, after discussing how a once valuable commodity lost its luster. 

Discussion of a ninth-grade social studies film, classic '80s tunes, the demise of Myspace and a woman who chronicles her desert exploration via YouTube are all sandwiched around the host's memorial to an early social network. Is there a point to all of this? 

Season 4 of the podcast begins with three stories about three people who have likely never met, but all share something in common. The stories are improbable, bizarre, tragic and/or hilarious. We'll leave that for you to decide. 

The conclusion to season 3 has arrived, and it features our guest from Episode 32, Paul Drabek, who will discuss his love of roller coasters and his travels around North America to ride them. The spectacular concludes with several minutes of conversation featuring Jason Lillie, our guest from Episode 31. Jason, the subject of our very first episode of Can't Turn it Off, and the host share their memories of how and why Jason earned his peculiar nickname. 

A truly spectacular hiatus!

It's a spectacular like you've never heard before. 

The podcast's only recurring guest returns for the third consecutive season, and this time it's for the season finale. Izzy Presley is back to share stories about life in Hollyweird and what he's working on next, including a couple of things he hasn't talked much about prior to this episode, recorded Aug. 4, 2019, and streamed live on YouTube.

You don’t have to be a fan of the “Back to the Future” films to appreciate the dedication a Minnesota man has to celebrating the beloved movie franchise. But you will want to check out a few pictures of his dedication at our Facebook page: facebook.com/cantturnitoff

It’s an annual theme, and it’s making a second appearance this season in recognition of a 30-year tradition the host participates in each spring. Those memories will follow two unrelated tales that have nothin’ to do with anything.

This episode looks at the life of a masterful guitarist and songwriter whose career took an unexpected turn nearly three decades ago. His story follows an anecdote about a recent incident in the life of the host. It's an anecdote that has nothin' to do with anything. 

The host debuts an annual podcast feature during this episode and shares stories about two acquaintances from days gone by. Two people he remembers distinctly, two people that likely don't remember him, wherever they are. He knows where one of them is, without a doubt. 

Truth is stranger than fiction, they say. Is it possible that the story of a "syndicated columnist" contains a little of both? The host examines the story of a former "celebrity columnist," whose odd childhood has been documented more than once, including by a women's magazine that traces its history back to 1937. 

The story of an endurance athlete who made international news 10 years ago provides the host with an opportunity to reflect upon what we learned from the story, and how it applies to the world today.