“Elton Jim” hails the “soda tax” repeal, sacks Colin Kaepernick, and...
In this 74th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano celebrates the recent repeal of Cook County’s “soda tax,” after he boldly criticized the tax and called for a public revolt...
View Article“Elton Jim” gets a big “As Seen On TV” surprise, discovers the “shoe horn”...
In this 75th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano lists many of his favorite “As See On TV” products, including the “Hurricane Spin Broom,” the “Atomic Lantern,” and the...
View Article“Elton Jim” talks with respected guitarist and musician, John Jorgenson, as...
In this 76th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano talks with one of the most respected and in-demand musicians in the business, the multi-instrumentalist, John Jorgenson....
View Article“Elton Jim” hides on Halloween, gets a surprise “walk on” from Dean Richards,...
In this 77th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano describes his longstanding “Halloween policy,” and shares the lengths he went NOT to answer the door to trick or treaters....
View Article“Elton Jim” talks about “My Right Foot” and his recent long, funny emergency...
In this 79th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano relives his recent visit to the hospital emergency room after his foot swells to twice its normal “Fred Flintstone” size....
View Article“Elton Jim” presides over a hilarious and wide-ranging chat with comedian...
In this 80th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano presides over a fun, insightful, and wide-ranging interview with “Everyman” comedian, Artie Lange. They discuss this...
View Article“Elton Jim” talks festive pins, new Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade balloons,...
In this 81st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano covers a variety of fun topics including the continuing popularity of his annual holiday “festive pin” (no, it is NOT a...
View Article“Elton Jim” yacks yuletide movies, music, and TV specials — marveling at...
In this 82nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano, regular contributor Emily Armanetti, and producer Jasmine Cooper light a crackling podcast fire, pour some eggnog, and...
View Article“Elton Jim” takes on our ever-expanding “Tipping Culture” nails the Rock Hall...
In this 83rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano, takes on the ever-expanding “Tipping Culture” that now dominates almost every checkout counter you encounter. Who should...
View Article“Elton Jim” offers his own Christmas gift for you — his one-man “Elton Jim’s...
In this 84th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano, performs his special one-man version of the Charles Dickens’ holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” Hear “Elton Jim” as he...
View Article“Elton Jim” rants on birthdays, pink eye, and his latest travels up the Rhine...
In this 86th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano, “celebrates” his birthday and how it gets overshadowed by Christmas and New Year’s, and his latest travels up the Rhine...
View Article“Elton Jim” reacts to some recent questionable”compliments” on his look, and...
In this 87th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano, reacts to a string of similar and questionable “compliments” about his look — wearing black clothing and a black overcoat...
View Article“Elton Jim” searches for a new cologne, memorializes Milt Rosenberg, and goes...
In this 88th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano is desperate to find a new cologne after his longtime personal scent, “Montage” is no longer available. He urges listeners...
View Article“Elton Jim” Turano reacts to Elton John’s touring retirement announcement,...
In this 89th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano reacts to the bittersweet announcement that Elton John will be retiring from touring in 2021 after a final, three-year...
View ArticleBy George! “Elton Jim” dives into online TV streaming thanks to a friend, and...
In this 90th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano “takes the plunge” into online TV streaming by buying an Amazon Fire Stick and making his old TV set “intelligent.” Thanks...
View Article“Elton Jim” re-traces his steps to transform “lost” into “found,” while...
In this 91st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano displays his “detective” skills, as he describes “losing” his flip phone and some money, both within 24 hours — but by...
View ArticleYou’re welcome. “Elton Jim” offers helpful advice that leads finding Emily’s...
In this 92nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano follows up on Episode # 91’s discussion with regular contributor, Emily Armanetti, about how she’s been scouring her...
View Article“Elton Jim” unknowingly goes internationally viral, rates the perfect shower...
In this 93rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano find he’s “gone viral,” as a photo of Elton John and his youngest son on stage in February (which features Jim next to...
View Article“Elton Jim” loves the mountains, misses the “Golden Arches,” and explores the...
In this 94th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares how he loves being around mountains, and mentions some of his favorites like The Rockies, The Sierras, and the...
View Article“Elton Jim” remembers “The Loop,” embraces nostalgia, mourns rock music’s...
In this 95th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano laments the sale of Chicago’s iconic rock station “The Loop” (WLUP), which had a major influence in his musical knowledge...
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