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‘Elton Jim’ walks his yellow brick road to attending 200 Elton John concerts from 2022-02-21T14:00
In this 300th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares special life memories and moments of attending 200 Elton John concerts since 1976.
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‘Elton Jim’ asserts the Neil Young-Spotify debate puts new responsibility on us from 2022-02-14T14:00
In this 299th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano opines on the current controversy between Spotify and Neil Young, and explains it ultimately puts more responsibility&...
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‘Elton Jim’ is perplexed by the trend of people running and walking in the street from 2022-02-07T14:00
In this 298th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano is perplexed by the latest trend of people walking and running in the street rather than on the sidewalk, creating a d...
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‘Elton Jim’ discovers a new ‘city’ to explore — Chicago’s South Side! from 2022-01-31T14:00
In this 297th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano travels to a place he has rarely visited during his life– Chicago’s South Side!
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‘Elton Jim’ pays tribute TV’s Bill ‘BJ’ Jackson — a childhood ‘friend’ from 2022-01-24T16:40:36
In this 296th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano fondly remembers Bill “BJ” Jackson, whose “BJ And Dirty Dragon” was a favorite and influential...
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‘Elton Jim’ has a couple of recent ‘I told you so’ moments from 2022-01-17T14:00
In this 295th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains a couple of recent “I told you so” moments.
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‘Elton Jim’ has a couple of recent ‘I told you so’ moments from 2022-01-17T14:00
In this 295th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains a couple of recent “I told you so” moments.
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‘Elton Jim’ now prays for snow because he pays for snow! from 2022-01-10T14:00
In this 294th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how he’s feeling a little “snow guilt” for hiring a service to shovel his snow after more t...
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‘Elton Jim’ believes we’ll live a ‘new version’ of ‘old normal’ after COVID from 2022-01-03T14:00
In this 293rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano believes we will never return to “old normal” after COVID because too much time has passed. We&...
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‘Elton Jim’ asserts the 2022 COVID slogan should be ‘Better safe than sorry’ from 2021-12-27T14:00
In this 292nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano believes 2022 must be the year we overcome COVID by being responsible, working together, and living by the adage, R...
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‘Elton Jim’ is bombarded by Christmas decorations and NYC’s ‘Santa Con’ from 2021-12-20T22:21:52
In this 291st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders what will happen one day to his vast Christmas collection, and he gets bombarded by New York’s “Sa...
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‘Elton Jim’ ‘gets back’ with a review of the new Beatles doc from 2021-12-13T14:00
In this 290th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano “gets back” with a review of the new Beatles documentary.
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‘Elton Jim’ and Emily Armanetti talk concert security and how The Rolling Stones still rock from 2021-12-06T14:00
In this 289th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and “Pop Culture Club” contributor, Emily Armanetti, chat about concert security and how The Rolling Stone...
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‘Elton Jim’ finally upgrades to a smartphone — but how do you answer it? from 2021-11-29T20:23:41
In this 288th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano finally upgrades to a smartphone after years of using his beloved flip phone. Now if he...
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‘Elton Jim’ plans to gorge on a ‘Beatle-FEAST’ this Thanksgiving weekend from 2021-11-22T14:00
In this 287th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano prepares to indulge and gorge on the new three-part, six-hour Beatles documentary “Get Back” to air this T...
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‘Elton Jim’ isn’t a fan of the trendy ‘Rain showerhead’ — he prefers a MONSOON! from 2021-11-15T14:00
In this 286th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains he is not a fan of the trendy “Rain showerhead” — he needs more than a steady dizzle ...
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‘Elton Jim’ dissects the global TV phenomenon –‘Squid Game’ from 2021-11-08T14:00
In this 285th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explores all appeal of the latest global TV phenomenon, South Korea’s “Squid Game.”
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‘Elton Jim’ observes the Alec Baldwin shooting incident proves ‘experience counts’ from 2021-11-01T13:00
In this 284th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano observes the fatal shooting incident on the set of “Rust” is proof that “experience counts” wh...
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‘Elton Jim’ discovers his ‘Trivia Void’ from 2021-10-25T13:00
In this 283rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano participates in a trivia contest and realizes his once-dominant expertise may be fading when he discovers his “T...
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‘Elton Jim’ isn’t surprised by Facebook fiasco from 2021-10-18T13:00
In this 282nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano focuses on Facebook and explains why we all need to take responsibility for social media’s ills.
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‘Elton Jim’ binges on ‘The Sopranos’ and appreciates it all over again from 2021-10-11T13:00
In this 281st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano binges on episodes of “The Sopranos” before the new “The Many Saints Of Newark” movie prequel ...
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‘Elton Jim’ hopes the Bears won’t screw up their move to the suburbs from 2021-10-04T13:00
In this 280th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains he is cautiously optimistic about the Chicago Bears apparent plan to play in the suburbs — could they s...
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‘Elton Jim’ and Mick Kahler debate ‘Respect’ for Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ from 2021-09-27T13:00
In this 279th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and regular “Pop Culture Club” contributor Mick Kahler debate Rolling Stone magazine’s newest “...
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‘Elton Jim’ goes to a couple of ‘COVID-compromised’ concerts from 2021-09-20T13:00
In this 278th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares returning to indoor concerts and how the realities of COVID were part of the experiences.
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‘Elton Jim’ remembers 9/11 — a month before and a month after from 2021-09-13T13:00
In this 277th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares his memories of a month before 9/11 and a month after the day we should never forget.
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‘Elton Jim’ wants everyone to STOP SAYING ‘SUPER’!! from 2021-09-06T13:00
In this 276th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wants everyone to STOP SAYING “SUPER”!
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‘Elton Jim’ explains how a game show gaffe caused needless ‘Jeopardy!’ from 2021-08-30T13:00
In this 275th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how the recent “Jeopardy!” host selection fiasco could have been averted with a little commo...
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‘Elton Jim’ plays ‘Am I Older or Younger?’ in a hospital waiting room from 2021-08-23T12:59:22
In this 274th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano hears the birthdates of others in a hospital waiting room and is surprised by their ages — “I’m olde...
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‘Elton Jim’ remembers his childhood idol and hockey legend, Tony Esposito from 2021-08-16T13:00
In this 273rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano fondly remembers his childhood idol and later life friend, Chicago Blackhawks legend and goalie, Tony Esposito. The Ha...
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‘Elton Jim’ explains how he broke a bad habit and became ‘Jimmy Scissorhands’ from 2021-08-09T13:00
In this 272nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares the painful results of his nail-biting habit, and how a simple remedy has helped him kick the habit!
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‘Elton Jim’ and Emily Armanetti celebrate MTV’s 40th anniversary from 2021-08-02T13:00
In this 271st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and regular “Pop Culture Club” contributor, Emily Armanetti, share memories of MTV’s glory days as i...
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‘Elton Jim’ is forced to forgo his fantastic flip phone! from 2021-07-26T13:00
In this 270th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano is unhappily forced to give up his favorite flip phone and upgrade to a 5G smartphone as his current phone networ...
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‘Elton Jim’ believes staging the Tokyo Olympics is a ‘Gold Medal Mistake’ from 2021-07-19T13:00
In this 269th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano believes staging the Tokyo Olympics with no spectators and COVID hovering over it is a “Gold Medal Mistake”
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‘Elton Jim’ discovers watching old TV games shows reveal old social attitudes from 2021-07-12T13:00
In this 268th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano discovers watching TV game shows from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s reveal old social attitudes.
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‘Elton Jim’ wonders which ‘normal’ is better — the ‘old’ or the ‘new’ one? from 2021-07-05T13:00
In this 267th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano compares the “new” normal with the re-emerging “old” normal and wonders which is better.
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‘Elton Jim’ and Mick Kahler debate Rolling Stone’s ‘Top 50 Sitcoms of All-Time’ from 2021-06-28T14:00
In this 266th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and “Pop Culture Club” contributor, Mick Kahler, debate “The Top 50 Sitcoms All-Time” accordin...
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‘Elton Jim’ is prepared when summer wasps invade his yard from 2021-06-21T14:00
In this 265th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano discovers two separate wasp families “moving in” into yard.
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‘Elton Jim’ explores how ‘Masks Off’ means ‘Hygiene On’ from 2021-06-14T14:00
In this 264th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how now that we’re taking off our masks, we’ll have to return to good hygiene from the nose down.
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‘Elton Jim’ wonders how much of our U.S. history is ‘missing’? from 2021-06-07T14:00
In this 263rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders how much of our U.S. history has been missing from our high school history classes.
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‘Elton Jim’ recalls his odd phone call with TV’s Ernest T. Bass from 2021-05-31T14:00
In this 262nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano recalls the funny and uncomfortable phone call he had more than 30 years ago with “Ernest T. Bass” (H...
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‘Elton Jim’ celebrates the podcast’s 5TH ANNIVERSARY! from 2021-05-24T14:00
In this 261st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano celebrates the podcast’s 5th anniversary, talking with regular contributor, Emily Armanetti, about how we&#...
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‘Elton Jim’ isn’t sure he’s ready for ‘normal’ just yet from 2021-05-17T14:00
In this 260th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains why he’s not ready to return to “normal”
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‘Elton Jim’ and Mick Kahler debate Rolling Stone’s ‘Greatest Albums’ — What’s going on? from 2021-05-10T14:00
In this 259th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and “Pop Culture Club” contributor Mick Kahler debate Rolling Stone magazine’s “500 Greatest A...
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‘Elton Jim’ suggests — after the recent TV debacle — DEFUNDING The Oscars! from 2021-05-03T14:00
In this 258th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano was disappointed by the horrendous 2021 Oscar telecast that failed at its only mission — celebrate movies. ...
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‘Elton Jim’ just got his ‘Dos Dose’ of the COVID vaccine — Did you? Will you? from 2021-04-26T14:00
In this 257th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano receives his second dose of the Pfizer vaccine and urges everyone to get vaccinated for themselves, for others, and to...
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‘Elton Jim’ wishes comedians still wanted to be FUNNY — not political pundits from 2021-04-19T14:00
In this 256th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano remembers when late night TV talk show hosts were funny comedians, not quasi-political pundits.
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‘Elton Jim’ is pleased his college Communications degree is FINALLY relevant! from 2021-04-12T14:00
In this 255th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how after a few decades his Communications college degree is finally coming in handy as the world s...
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‘Elton Jim’ misunderstands his doctor’s voice message — a ‘Honeymooners’ episode comes to life! from 2021-04-05T14:00
In this 254th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano misunderstands his doctor’s voice message about a recent test and stresses himself out and expects the worst. D...
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‘Elton Jim’ and Emily Armanetti discuss why Halle Berry and female 50-somethings won’t keep their clothes on! from 2021-03-29T14:00
In this 253rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano chats with “Pop Culture Club” contributor, Emily Armanetti, about the new trend of female celebrity 50-som...
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‘Elton Jim’ recalls one of his favorite theater roles — playing ‘The Big Bopper’ from 2021-03-15T14:00
In this 251st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares memories and the coincidental circumstances surrounding one of the favorite roles he’s played on sta...
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‘Elton Jim’ learns how Emily Armanetti survived the recent Texas weather chaos from 2021-03-08T15:00
In this 250th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano talks with “Pop Culture Club” contributor, Emily Armanetti, about how she and her family survived the rece...
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‘Elton Jim’ discovers what you can and can’t put in your mailbox from 2021-03-01T15:00
In this 249th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano describes how to correctly send a greeting card and finds what you can and can’t put in your mailbox.
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‘Elton Jim’ asks the questions about Springsteen’s DWI arrest the media is not asking from 2021-02-22T16:16:58
In this 248th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano examines the lack of information and the media’s under-reporting in Bruce Springsteen’s November ...
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‘Elton Jim’ compares Screech to Cloris Leachman — who will be most remembered? from 2021-02-15T15:00
In this 247th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano compares the career of Dustin “Screech” Diamond to the Oscar and Emmy-winning actress Cloris Leachman ...
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‘Elton Jim’ shares what he and Larry King have in common — and it’s NOT loving to talk! from 2021-02-08T15:00
In this 246th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders if there is a COVID “death stigma,” and shares what he and the late Larry King have in common.
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‘Elton Jim’ recaps the inauguration, debates ‘dawn’ and ‘dusk,’ and honors ‘The Hammer’ from 2021-02-01T15:00
In this 245th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano recaps the inaugural celebration, considers the names “dawn” and “dusk,” and recalls Hank Aaro...
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‘Elton Jim’ ponders parenting, ultrasounds, and winter wreaths from 2021-01-18T15:00
In this 243rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares his thoughts about when a couple “officially” become “parents,” congratulates Millennia...
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‘Elton Jim’ stresses over his cat, Grimsby’s 12-hour pre-surgery fasting from 2021-01-11T15:00
In this 242nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares how his cat, Grimsby, had to fast for 12 hours before having her teeth cleaned at the vet. Grimsby couldn...
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Elton Jim” calls out Bruce Springsteen as “COVID hypocrite” from 2021-01-04T15:00
In this 241st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano is a diehard Springsteen fan, but he has to call out “The Boss” for his “COVID hypocrisy”...
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‘Elton Jim’ and Emily Armanetti discuss how Hollywood is changing the movie experience — forever from 2020-12-28T15:00
In this 240th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and regular contributor Emily Armanetti go into the “Pop Culture Club” to discuss how bringing first run f...
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‘Elton Jim’ MAKES MERRY — becomes Mr. Potter and Davey Johnstone debuts his new uplifting song from 2020-12-21T15:00
In this 239th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano performs two Mr. Potter/George Bailey scenes from “It’s A Wonderful Life” and also chats with musici...
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‘Elton Jim’ shares some cool ‘binge-worthy’ TV shows to keep you hunkered and happy from 2020-12-14T15:01:30
In this 238th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares some of the recent TV shows he’s been binging on while sheltered in place, including “The Undoing,&...
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‘Elton Jim’ asserts you can experience yuletide cheer in a ‘COVID Christmas’ from 2020-12-07T15:00
In this 237th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano challenges listeners to create new traditions to fill “COVID Christmas” with holiday cheer....
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‘Elton Jim’ chats with legendary guitarist Davey Johnstone about new Elton John ‘Jewel Box’ collection from 2020-11-30T15:00
In this 236th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano chats with legendary guitarist, Davey Johnstone, about the new Elton John box set, “Jewel Box,” and Johnst...
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‘Elton Jim’ remembers John Belushi for the laughs and not the gaffes that led to his early death from 2020-11-23T15:00
In this 235th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano recalls the influence of John Belushi and the laughter and “cool” he created for a generation. A new Showt...
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‘Elton Jim’ struggles with switching air fresheners from Glade’s Cashmere Woods to Crisp Waters from 2020-11-16T15:00
In this 234th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano struggles with the decision to switch from his favorite home air freshener scent, Glade’s rustic Cashmere W...
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‘Elton Jim’ shares how to plan and enjoy a COVID-safe vacation — ADAPT from 2020-11-09T15:39:12
In this 233rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how he and his wife celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in Lake Tahoe, followed the COVID safety g...
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‘Elton Jim’ voted by mail and it reminded him of his 7th grade ‘Scantron’ tests from 2020-11-02T15:00
In this 232nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains he voted by mail in 2020 and why he prefers going to the polling place and taking part in the communal e...
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‘Elton Jim’ yells, ‘Timber!’ as he watches in awe as his tree is expertly trimmed from 2020-10-26T14:00
In this 231st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how COVID has him doing more projects around the house on his own, but when it comes to trimming his Black Wa...
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‘Elton Jim’ celebrates John Lennon’s 80th birthday and shares how Lennon still influences him from 2020-10-19T14:00
In this 230th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano commemorates the 80th anniversary of John Lennon’s birth on October 9, 1940, and shares why Lennon remains one o...
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“Elton Jim” recalls when his childhood musical tastes expanded — thanks to Eddie Van Halen’s guitar from 2020-10-12T18:32:09
In this 229th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano recalls how he began listening to music as a young child, and his musical tastes expanded thanks to the explosive soun...
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‘Elton Jim’ smells ‘that smell,’ and comments on the current college campus COVID chaos from 2020-09-14T14:00
In this 225th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how he’s “encountering” the distinct smell of marijuana in cars and public parking lots....
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“Elton Jim” celebrates Summer’s end Autumn’s arrival — no more weeding and watering! from 2020-09-07T14:00
In this 224th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano celebrates the arrival of his favorite season — Autumn. Meterologocal Autumns began on Sept...
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“Elton Jim” finally organizes his collection of concert ticket stubs — and makes some surprising discoveries from 2020-09-01T18:54:19
In this 223rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano decided to organize his shoebox full of concert ticket stubs dating back to 1976. He made some interesting disco...
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‘Elton Jim’ loses power for 5 days and somehow survives it…just barely! from 2020-08-24T12:59
In this 222nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares what it’s like to live in a COVID quarantine AND have no electricity for 5 days! What more can...
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“Elton Jim” extends his “social footprint’ for the first time in 5 months — is he a hypocrite or justified? from 2020-08-17T13:00
In this 221st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how he recently extended his “social footprint” to include an art gallery and a public park ̵...
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“Elton Jim” and Emily Armanetti may need new popcorn makers — first-run movies are coming to your home from 2020-08-10T13:00
In this 220th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and regular “Pop Culture Club” contributor, Emily Armanetti, discuss how new, first-run films will offered...
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“Elton Jim” marvels at workmen’s artistry and elegance of demolishing his driveway from 2020-08-03T13:00
In this 219th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano marvels at the artistry of workmen removing the concrete slabs of his driveway — like Picassso painting a canvas...
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“Elton Jim” shares an important COVID lesson learned: Something is NOT better than nothing from 2020-07-27T13:00
In this 218th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares an important lesson he’s learned during the COVID crisis: Something is NOT better than nothing. Case in p...
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“Elton Jim” celebrates Christmas In July, and ponders a “COVID Little Christmas” by wearing “Ugly Xmas Masks” from 2020-07-20T13:00
In this 217th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano celebrates Christmas In July, and believes wearing “Ugly Xmas Masks” can help make this year’s ̶...
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“Elton Jim” hates the HEAT — hear how he is surviving (or isn’t) the current summer sizzle from 2020-07-13T13:00
In this 216th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano hates hot weather, and the current heatwave hovering for the last three weeks is making for a summer to perspire for.
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“Elton Jim” checks in with Emily Armanetti as talks about living in the Texas COVID “hot spot” from 2020-07-06T13:00
In this 215th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano checks in with regular contributor, Emily Armanetti, as she discusses living in one of the countr...
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“Elton Jim” becomes “Captain Mask-tastic,” urging everyone to “MASK UP,” and warns about buying furniture online from 2020-06-29T13:00
In this 214th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how buying a mask that fits your face may solve your “anti-mask” views, and shares how buying a n...
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“Elton Jim” shares the COVID “comfort food” TV shows he’s been feasting on from 2020-06-22T13:00
In this 213th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares some of the “comfort food” TV shows he’s been feasting on during the COV...
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‘Elton Jim’ mourns the 2020 cancellation of his favorite, annual ‘guilty pleasures’ from 2020-06-15T13:00:09
In this 212th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano mourns missing out on some of his favorite, annual “guilty pleasures” that have been canceled this year du...
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“Elton Jim” explains why all Americans must accept the challenge of change from 2020-06-08T13:00
In this 211th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano reflects on the aftermath of the George Floyd tragedy, and how real “change” only can happen if all A...
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“Elton Jim” was “de-cluttering” but had some unexpected troubles throwing away memories from 2020-06-01T13:00
In this 210th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares how in the course of looking through old family photos and expecting to throw them out — he suddenly real...
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“Elton Jim” believes an episode of “The Twilight Zone” offers important, cautionary insight on “re-opening” too soon from 2020-05-25T13:00
In this 209th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano believes a 1963 episode of “The Twilight Zone” is more relevant than ever. “The Old Man In The Cave...
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“Elton Jim” compares his first “Zoom” video chat to using a cell phone and a mirror — hear why! from 2020-05-18T13:00
In this 208th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano celebrates his four anniversary of this podcast, which debuted on May 18, 2016. Jim recalls the PBS TV show, ...
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“Elton Jim” re-connects with Emily Armanetti after a COVID hiatus and talks about family life during a pandemic from 2020-05-11T13:30
In this 207th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and regular contributor, Emily Armanetti, re-connect after a two-month “COVID hiatus” and Emily shares how...
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“Elton Jim” says bringing back major team sports too soon is irresponsible and illegitimate from 2020-05-04T13:00
In this 206th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano believes the nature of most major, contact, team sports goes against every responsible social distancing edict and eff...
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“Elton Jim” gabs about gardens, gazebos, and why there is no such thing as a “desert” island! from 2020-04-27T14:00
In this 205th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano discusses new routines during a COVID-19 shutdown, including doing projects around the house, looking out the windows ...
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“Elton Jim” finds even in a quarantine he has to “call the guy” to fix things…or does he? from 2020-04-20T13:30
In this 204th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano tries to keep up with all the things around his house that suddenly need fixing during the quartantine. In this COVI...
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“Elton Jim” recalls TV’s “Zoom,” remembers John Prine, and wants to forget “Tiger King” from 2020-04-13T14:00
In this 203rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano remembers a more innocent time — a month ago — when the only “zoom” people knew was the old 19...
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“Elton Jim” recalls TV’s “Zoom,” remembers John Prine, and wants to forget “Tiger King” from 2020-04-13T14:00
In this 203rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano remembers a more innocent time — a month ago — when the only “zoom” people knew was the old 19...
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