Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic
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‘Elton Jim’ begs the WNBA and its players to stop sabotaging themselves and embrace Caitlin Clark
June 24, 2024 12:30In this 422nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano begs the WNBA and its players to stop sabotaging themselves and embrace Caitlin Clark.
‘Elton Jim’ discovers a nature show with a fawn and its mother in his own backyard
June 17, 2024 12:30In this 421st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano discovers a nature show with a fawn and its mother in his own backyard.
‘Elton Jim’ recalls 1984 and his memories of the legendary pop music made that year
June 10, 2024 12:30In this 420th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano recalls 1984 and his memories of the legendary pop music made that year.
‘Elton Jim’ notices how graphic new deodorant commercials are getting — how long have we smelled so bad?
June 03, 2024 12:30In this 419th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano notices how graphic new deodorant commercials are getting — how long have we smelled so bad?
‘Elton Jim’ marvels at nature’s recent trifecta – solar eclipse, northern lights, and cicadas!!
May 27, 2024 12:30In this 418th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano marvels at nature’s recent trifecta — solar eclipse, northern lights, and cicadas!!
‘Elton Jim’ talks how new rock docs are vital for legacies and ‘edu-tainment’ for younger generations
May 20, 2024 12:30In this 417th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano talks how new rock docs are vital for legacies and “edu-tainment” for younger generations.
‘Elton Jim’ gets drilled for the second phase of his tooth implant
May 13, 2024 12:30In this 416th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano gets drilled for the second phase of his tooth implant.
‘Elton Jim’ realizes that old habits die hard — and that’s a GOOD thing!
May 06, 2024 12:30In this 415th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano realizes that old habits die hard — and that’s a GOOD thing!
‘Elton Jim’ explains how O.J. Simpson lived with screaming headlines and died with a whimper
April 29, 2024 12:30In this 414th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how O.J. Simpson lived with screaming headlines and died with a whimper.
‘Elton Jim’ wonders if our chaotic times have an inspirational world leader
April 22, 2024 12:30In this 413th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders if our chaotic times have an inspirational world leader.
‘Elton Jim’ views ‘The Great Eclipse’ as 2024’s biggest FOMO event
April 15, 2024 12:30In this 412th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano views “The Great Eclipse” as 2024’s biggest FOMO event.
‘Elton Jim’ finds he’s a 2024 fashion trendsetter — men are wearing BROOCHES!
April 08, 2024 12:30In this 411th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano finds he’s a 2024 fashion trendsetter — men are wearing BROOCHES!
‘Elton Jim’ shares why he’s happy and sad after resisting a strong temptation
April 01, 2024 12:30In this 410th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares why he’s happy and sad after resisting a strong temptation.
‘Elton Jim’ tells of his search for the Northern Lights and his winter hat
March 25, 2024 12:30In this 409th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano tells of his search for the Northern Lights and his winter hat.
‘Elton Jim’ shares his trials and tribulations of having his mail put on hold
March 18, 2024 12:30In this 408th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares his trials and tribulations of having his mail put on hold.
‘Elton Jim’ calls for airplane seats to stop reclining after having someone in his lap for 9 hours
March 11, 2024 12:30In this 407th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano calls for airplane seats to stop reclining after having someone in his lap for 9 hours.
‘Elton Jim’ reminds everyone the Academy Awards celebrate merit, not popularity
March 04, 2024 13:30In this 406th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano reminds us the Academy Awards are about celebrating merit, not popularity.
‘Elton Jim’ offers a fond farewell to Chicago weather legend Tom Skilling
February 26, 2024 13:30In this 405th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano offers a fond farewell to Chicago weather legend Tom Skilling.
‘Elton Jim’ worries it won’t be long before we pay for the Super Bowl
February 19, 2024 13:30In this 404th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano worries it won’t be long before we pay to watch the Super Bowl.
‘Elton Jim’ touts a new Netflix doc — ‘Greatest Night In Pop’ — when music stars cared for others
February 12, 2024 13:30In this 403rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano touts a new Netflix doc — “Greatest Night In Pop” — that shows when music stars cared for others.
‘Elton Jim’ demands we get into the 21st Century – starting with new outdoor major stadiums being domed or roofed
February 05, 2024 13:30In this 402nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano demands we get into the 21st Century — starting with new outdoor major stadiums being domed or roofed.
‘Elton Jim’ wonders how many killer apps we need on our smartphones?
January 29, 2024 13:30In this 401st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders how many “killer apps” we need on our smartphone?
‘Elton Jim’ believes you shouldn’t send numbered birthday cards to anyone after age 30
January 22, 2024 13:30In this 400th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano believes you shouldn’t send numbered birthday cards after people have reached age 30!
‘Elton Jim’ explains why he regularly visits cemeteries for personal and historical reasons
January 15, 2024 13:30In this 399th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains why he regularly visits cemeteries for personal and historical reasons.
‘Elton Jim’ discusses the true meaning of birthdays — his is TODAY, Jan. 8!
January 08, 2024 13:30In this 398th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano discusses the true meaning of birthdays — his is TODAY, Jan. 8!
‘Elton Jim’ looks ahead to 2024 and making new memories
January 01, 2024 13:30In this 397th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano looks ahead to 2024 and making new memories.
‘Elton Jim’ shares his own ‘Home Alone’ holiday moment
December 25, 2023 13:30In this 396th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares his own “Home Alone” holiday moment.
‘Elton Jim’ reacts to Time Magazine’s logical choice for ‘2023 Person Of The Year’
December 18, 2023 13:30In this 395th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano reacts to Time Magazine’s logical choice for “2023 Person Of The Year.”
‘Elton Jim’ raves and rants about Brenda Lee’s ‘new’ #1 song…that’s 65 years old!
December 11, 2023 13:30In this 394th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano raves and rants about Brenda Lee’s “new” #1 song — that’s 65 years old!
‘Elton Jim’ notices the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ is getting earlier and earlier
December 04, 2023 13:30In this 393rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano notices the “most wonderful time of the year” is getting earlier and earlier.
‘Elton Jim’ urges you to watch the new HBO Max doc about the comic genius Albert Brooks
November 27, 2023 13:30In this 392nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano urges you to watch the new HBO Max doc about the comic genius Albert Brooks.
‘Elton Jim’ breaks the news of his broken tooth
November 20, 2023 13:30In this 391st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano breaks the news of his broken tooth.
‘Elton Jim’ talks nails in tires and slow leaks
November 13, 2023 13:30In this 390th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano talks nails in tires and slow leaks.
‘Elton Jim’ reflects on celebrity deaths that jolted generations
November 06, 2023 13:30In this 389th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano reflects on celebrity deaths that jolted generations.
‘Elton Jim’ makes his ‘secret list’ of decadent foods
October 30, 2023 12:30In this 388th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano makes his “secret list” of decadent foods.
‘Elton Jim’ wonders, ‘What in the world is going on in this world?’
October 23, 2023 12:30In this 387th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders, ‘What in the world is going on in this world?’
‘Elton Jim’ pays tribute to one of his childhood idols, football and Bears legend, Dick Butkus
October 16, 2023 12:30In this 386th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano pays tribute to one of his childhood idols, football and Bears legend, Dick Butkus.
‘Elton Jim’ ponders if the new Las Vegas Sphere is the future concert experience
October 09, 2023 12:30In this 385th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano ponders if the new Las Vegas Sphere is the future concert experience.
‘Elton Jim’ wonders if the Taylor Swift – Travis Kelce romance is true love or great marketing
October 02, 2023 12:30In this 384th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders if the Taylor Swift – Travis Kelce romance is true love or great marketing.
‘Elton Jim’ searches this fall for the ultimate ‘Pumpkin Spice Headquarters’
September 25, 2023 12:30In this 383rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano searches this fall for the ultimate “Pumpkin Spice Headquarters.”
‘Elton Jim’ explains his ‘Rules For The Perfect Piece Of Toast’
September 18, 2023 12:30In this 382nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains his “Rules For The Perfect Piece Of Toast.”
‘Elton Jim’ predicts rock music will be ‘gone’ by 2033
September 11, 2023 12:30In this 381st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano notes that most of rock music’s icons are in their late 70s and early 80s — will rock be gone by 2033?
‘Elton Jim’ talks mugshots — smile, stone-face, or scowl?
September 04, 2023 12:30In this 380th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano is talking mugshots and asks should you smile, be stone-faced, or scowl?
‘Elton Jim’ points out the tragic Maui fires are a reminder how we must adjust to nature
August 28, 2023 12:30In this 379th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano mourns the tragic fires in Maui and explains how we must adjust to nature.
‘Elton Jim’ hopes we’re prepared for the electric car revolution
August 21, 2023 12:30In this 378th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano hopes we’re not moving too fast and are prepared to fully support the electric car revolution.
‘Elton Jim’ contemplates buying lottery tickets for the first time ever
August 14, 2023 12:30In this 377thepisode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders if — with billion dollar jackpots at stake– he should start buying lottery tickets for the first time.
‘Elton Jim’ ‘inducts’ Pete Rose into the Baseball Hall of Fame
August 07, 2023 16:45In this 376th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano “inducts” Pete Rose into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
‘Elton Jim’ proclaims it’s now a ‘Barbie World’ and we just live in it
July 31, 2023 13:33In this 375th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how the success of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” will influence movies and pop culture for years to come.
‘Elton Jim’ succumbs to the pitfalls of the tire pressure warning light
July 24, 2023 12:30In this 374th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano deals with the “tire pressure” warning light on his car’s dashboard.
‘Elton Jim’ shares memories of Elton John’s ‘Farewell’ tour as he attends the final show in Stockholm
July 17, 2023 12:30In this 373rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares his memories of Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour as he attends the final show in Stockholm.