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In this 355th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares how the beginning of his recent trip to the Middle East began with a few unexpected glitches that included delays, tight connections, and boarding passes.

In this 354th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares how he’s been drawn to The Great Pyramids in Egypt since childhood, and explains how his plans to finally visit came true — with a COVID hitch.

In this 353rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains why political “outsiders” like Jimmy Carter, Jane Byrne, Donald Trump, and others rarely succeed in office or get re-elected.

In this 352nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano expresses his shock and respect for the Springsteen fan website, Backstreets.com, deciding to cease operation due to the Springsteen concert ticket fiasco and betrayal.

In this 351st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares his reaction that he’s been nominated for a Jeff Award, the highest honor in Chicago theater.

In this 350th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano reacts to the shocking death of Elvis Presley’s only child, Lisa Marie.

In this 349th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders why one of his favorite foods — those featuring pumpkin spice — aren’t available all year, but just for a couple of months around the holidays.

In this 348th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and regular contributor Emily Armanetti go into the “Pop Culture Club” to discuss the return of the Golden Globe Awards.

In this 347th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano watches the U.S. government at work and realizes it’s already the best, new soap opera of 2023.

In this 346th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano ponders how the NFL will deal with its violent reality after Damar Hamlin’s heart-related injury.

In this 345th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano prepares his new Daily Planner — what will 2023 bring?

 In this 344th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano avidly watched the World Cup soccer tournament for the first time — but will his interest last?

In this 343rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares some of his holiday music and movie “favorite things.”

In this 342nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano observes how the world is atwitter about Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase.

In this 341st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how a uniting sporting event — The World Cup — can’t heal the globe’s current chaos.

In this 340th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano recaps his recent adventures in Los Angeles, including attending Elton John’s final U.S. concerts at Dodger Stadium.

In this 339th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains the backstory of Elton John’s historic 1975 concerts at Dodger Stadium, and wonders how he’ll react while attending Elton’s return to the venue for his final U.S. concerts.

In this 338th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano reviews the revealing and honest “Stories Of Surrender” book tour/show by Bono of U2.

In this 337th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano observes new Halloween costume and decorating trends, and new Christmas “traditions” for 2022…and beyond?

In this 336th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano laments he got sucked into talk show host James Corden’s recent Twitter scandal of getting banned from a New York restaurant.