Elton Jim Turano's Captain Pod-tastic On Wgn Plus

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.  Don’t worry, everything’s fine!

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-somethings posing practically nude on the Internet. 

In this 252nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano has another “call the guy” story as he hears the scratchings of an unwanted “visitor” — a squirrel in his ceiling!

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 stage — ” The Big Bopper” — in the musical, “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.”

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 recent weather-related chaos in Texas.

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.

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 DWI arrest. 

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  — who will be most remembered?

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.

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 Aaron’s brave and stellar accomplishments on and off the baseball field.

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 Millennials for their “reveal” parties, and asks,  “Is a wreath a Christmas decoration?”

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’t understand why he wouldn’t feed her!

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” by irresponsibly performing on “SNL”

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 films into the home may kill the movie theater business.

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 musician Davey Johnstone about his new single, “All The Time In The World”

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,” “The Flight Attendant,” “The Queen’s Gambit,” and “Big Sky.”

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. 

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 Johnstone’s career-long contributions to Elton’s music and legacy.

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 Showtime documentary, “Belushi,” offers a bittersweet portrait.

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 Woods, to Glade’s refreshing Crisp Waters.  Which armora will win?