Can't Turn it Off

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.

This episode of the podcast looks back upon a failed chapter in suburban Chicago commercial development. What makes Old Chicago so interesting? It was a concept that isn't foreign to consumers today. And an Illinois man who has become the internet's leading Old Chicago historian will share stories and memories of a destination that is long gone.

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.

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.

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.

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.