Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic

In this 525th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano celebrates 10 years of his “Elton Jim’s Captain-Pod-tastic” podcast.

In this 524th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano hopes we will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with patriotism, not pessimism.

In this 523rd episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano mourns the shutdown of his college radio station, WRSE-FM 88.7, Elmhurst College.

In this 522nd episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano discovers Springsteen and other aging rockers crave relevancy over legacy.

In this 521st episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano is intrigued by the newly-released UFO files — IS the truth out there?

In this 520th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano sees the future while driving on the freeway near San Francisco.

In this 519th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano notices how more drivers are losing their patience and blaring their horns.

In this 518th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano laughs at just what we’ll stand in line for!

In this 517th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano discovers that new, higher gas prices influence his old driving habits.

In this 516th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano finds that after a lifetime of being “anti-pretzel,” he’s now obsessed with Dot’s.

In this 515th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano hopes we finally stop giving Tiger Woods a pass for his habitual bad decisions.

In this 514th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano attempts to fix his wind-damaged fence…and then “calls the man”.

In this 513th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano remembers WGN and broadcasting legend, Orion Samuelson.

In this 512th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano takes a bite out of the latest viral trend — eating a hamburger!

In this 511th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano finally finds and enjoys the best hotel shower design.

In this 510th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano goes to Sphere in Las Vegas and has a ball!

In this 509th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano deems all Hall of Fames irrelevant after the latest controversial snubbing.

In this 508th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano sees how current chaos makes people defy reality and seek fairytale endings.

In this 507th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano needs to know the rules of important texting etiquette.

In this 506th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano asks, ‘Did you know we’re going to the moon this week?”  And why doesn’t anyone seem to care?

In this 505th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares his “rules” and recent experiences using coins and paper money.

In this 504th episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano bets Bears miraculous season will cause Gov. Pritzker to call an audible on new stadium deal.

In this 503rd episode of ”Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares his version of “Planes, Trains, and Smartphones” Italian style.

In this 502nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano looks back at a “tough” 2025.

In this 501st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano pays tribute to Rob Reiner — the “nepo baby” who made good.