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‘Elton Jim’ celebrates 10 years of his ‘Elton Jim’s Captain-Pod-tastic’ podcast

2026/06/15

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.

‘Elton Jim’ hopes we will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with patriotism not pessimism

2026/06/08

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.

‘Elton Jim’ mourns the shutdown of his college radio station — WRSE-FM 88.7, Elmhurst College

2026/06/01

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.

‘Elton Jim’ discovers Springsteen and other aging rockers crave relevancy over legacy

2026/05/25

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

‘Elton Jim’ is intrigued by the newly-released UFO files — is the truth out there?

2026/05/18

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?

‘Elton Jim’ sees the future while driving on the freeway near San Francisco

2026/05/11

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.

‘Elton Jim’ notices how more drivers are losing their patience and blaring their horns

2026/05/04

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.

‘Elton Jim’ laughs at just what we’ll stand in line for

2026/04/27

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

‘Elton Jim’ discovers new, higher gas prices influence his old driving habits

2026/04/20

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.

‘Elton Jim’ finds that after a lifetime of being ‘anti-pretzel,’ he’s now obsessed with Dot’s

2026/04/13

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.

‘Elton Jim’ hopes we finally stop giving Tiger Woods a pass for his habitual bad decisions

2026/04/06

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.

‘Elton Jim’ attempts to fix his wind-damaged fence…and then ‘calls the man’

2026/03/30

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”.

‘Elton Jim’ remembers WGN and broadcasting legend, Orion Samuelson

2026/03/23

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

‘Elton Jim’ takes a bite out of the latest viral trend — eating a hamburger!

2026/03/16

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!

‘Elton Jim’ finally finds and enjoys the best hotel shower design

2026/03/09

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

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4.4 out of 5

49 reviews

★★★★★

cb60089 2025/12/25

An amazing fun pleasant show.

An amazing fun show. He picks a topic and turns it into a fun entertaining ride. I grew up hearing him on the radio. A true Chicago radio legend.

★★★★★

Pete 2009 2024/01/13

Fun podcast, always interesting.

Please take the time to listen to Jim’s podcast. I have enjoyed ever episode.

★★★★★

wmxoend 2023/05/30

Help! Where to find ALL episodes?

Where can I find ALL of his episodes from the very beginning? I’ve been listening for the last couple of years and Love his show. I don’t have FB and ...

★★★★★

Shamrock smiles ☘️ 2022/06/27

Excellent !!

Love Jim’s take on the Golf controversy & traditions….He looks at all sides of an issue, is really open minded. Great listening to him , thought provo...

★★☆☆☆

(Mario500) 2022/03/06

A Review of "Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic"

I had found what I had believed to had been certain parts of certain recordings of this "Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic" to had been vulgar (or...

★★★★★

DJ Stinky 2022/02/01

Elton Jim is Fantastic

I would give the podcast 11 stars, but my star rating only goes up to 5…

★★★★★

judyjudeejudi 2022/02/01

Elton Jim is great when he telling a true to himself story

When Jim is talking on a topic that he truly knows his stories are so good. Entertainment, music, His favorite room freshener scent. Sprecker’s grape ...

★★☆☆☆

ClockyVonCockington 2021/09/22

Quit it with the Covid talk

Elton Jim used to have one of my favorite podcasts ,with his fantastic observational humor and patented way of taking an ordinary daily occurrence and...

★★★★★

R1r2r3r41234r 2021/05/01

Great Show!

Elton Jim is the best

★☆☆☆☆

jgxrn@ 2021/01/10

I can’t take it anymore

Elton Jim used to be entertaining when he told of his escapades trying to find his way in this world. His stories about ‘calling the guy’ and other m...

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