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051 – Meggie Kwait

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.

50 – Bayfield Wisconsin

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.

049 – April Pease

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? 

048 – Izzy Presley

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. 

047 – Wonderhussy

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.

046 – Strange Days Indeed …

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.

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 …