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Can't Turn it Off

Do you enjoy a good story, with a side of observation? Join host Mike Hanks as he shares stories about the interesting world around him. His goal is to share a story so compelling that you Can't Turn It Off.
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Dec 27, 2018

Season 3 of the podcast begins, finally, with an in-studio interview. Although our guest's name may not conjure up memories from the first season, it turns out that he's "Jay," the subject of our very first episode. We'll revisit themes from that first podcast during the interview, and the host will learn something about himself when it's all over. 

Dec 3, 2018

The hiatus that never ends finally reaches its conclusion. The host continues his chat with two friends he interviewed during season 2. One is a friend he hadn’t seen in more than 20 years at the time of the interview, the other is a friend he had never met at the time of the interview. And a random co-host from another Jersey Studio podcast (Chuck) chimes in during the second conversation.

Nov 19, 2018

The slow churn of hiatus spectaculars continues with additional tidbits from two past guests. You’ll learn why one guest has never appeared on the game show “Jeopardy,” and the host will ask additional questions of a woman he met once, more than 20 years ago.

 

 

Sep 18, 2018

It has been nearly three months since the conclusion of season 2, and we’re within two month of kicking off season 3. Until that time, here’s something you’ve never heard before from two of our past guests.

Jun 21, 2018

The host winds up the second season of the podcast by reflecting upon a recent odyssey to a small town in Indiana, one that came up in an earlier episode from season 2.

Jun 4, 2018

A Florida woman who spent a year traveling throughout the United States with her family during the late 1990s recounts the hows and whys of her trip. She'll do so after the host clumsily explains how a family he met at Minnesota's Mall of America recently reminded him of that late 1990s trip.

May 21, 2018

The host interviews a Houston man he has never met, but watched on TV earlier this year. The host will also discuss his failed attempt at game show immortality in 2014.

May 14, 2018

A Minnesota man who sold his soul to rock and roll years ago has lived in southern California for nearly five years. He hobnobs with an eclectic cast of characters in the greater Hollywood area and loves the California weather, but occasionally finds his way back home to land of 10,000 lakes. (He'll be back soon.) Whether he is serving as an emcee, playing the guitar or interviewing a guest on his own podcast, he's always got something going on, and something to say. And he's the first Can't Turn it Off repeat performer. Expect a question or two that follows up the conversations from episode 10. 

Apr 23, 2018

A Minneapolis area musician who has had a long and winding career talks about his music, his influences, his passions and his past. And it's a colorful past. The interview follows opening remarks by the host, who discusses the "one-hit wonder" phenomena.

Mar 5, 2018

The story of a Hollywood celebrity who personifies "famous for being famous" is the topic of this episode. The host will discuss the odd career of a woman whose Tinseltown credits date back to 1974. She's is a singer and actress, and there's a good chance you've never heard her music or seen her movies. But there's a decent chance you've seen her image, even if you didn't realize it.

Feb 12, 2018

In June of 1998, David and Elizabeth Weinlick were married. Their marriage and life after, is an unusual and somewhat famous story. This week's episode looks back upon their wedding day, but the host doesn't ask the Weinlicks to recall their marriage. Instead, he talks to an observer, Christy Hallas. 

Jan 22, 2018

An Indiana man shares stories from his life, and pretty good stories, at that. So why was the host interested in Craig Davisson's stories? That will all become clear within minutes of listening to episode 19 of the podcast.

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