Can't Turn It Off
045 – Highrise Joe
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.
044 – Friendster
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?
043 – Rosie, Frank and …
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.
042 – Hiatus Spectacular …
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 …
041 – Hiatus Spectacular …
A truly spectacular hiatus!
040 – Hiatus Spectacular …
It’s a spectacular like you’ve never heard before.
039 – Izzy Presley
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, …
038 – Andy Strano
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
037 – Strange Days Indeed …
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.
036 – Jason Becker
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.
035 – Strange Days Indeed …
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.
034 – Jodi Jill
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 …