<P> On May 16, 2013, Punnett announced on the air with George Noory that he will no longer be hosting Coast to Coast one Sunday per month . Punnett hosted his last show on July 14th 2013, his 479th episode over 13 years . </P> <P> On May 6, 2018 George Noory announced that Punnett would return as a host of "Coast to Coast", due to improvements in managing his tinnitus symptoms . In May and June 2018, Punnett hosted several shows each month, as one of the show's designated fill - in hosts for nights when Noory was unavailable . </P> <P> Prior to becoming a father, pastor and host for Coast to Coast AM, Punnett held many jobs before beginning his new career as a morning disc - jockey at a local radio station . According to a radio industry executive, Ian's zaniness was inspired by people like: Wolfman Jack, Soupy Sales and Howard Stern . His ratings went through the roof, and his general manager loved Punnett . Punnett would do skits, tell jokes and would sing along with the records he played . After five years, Punnett decided to enroll in a seminary and eventually host Coast to Coast AM . </P> <P> In 2010, Punnett also published a children's book, Dizzy the Mutt with the Propeller Butt . His second children's picture book Jackula the Vampire Dog was published in 2011 . </P>

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