In this 282nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano focuses on Facebook and explains why we all need to take responsibility for social media’s ills. 

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‘Elton Jim’ isn’t surprised by Facebook fiasco

In this 281st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano binges on episodes of “The Sopranos” before the new “The Many Saints Of Newark” movie prequel — and appreciates the TV show again.

‘Elton Jim’ binges on ‘The Sopranos’ and appreciates it all over again

In this 280th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains he is cautiously optimistic about the Chicago Bears apparent plan to play in the suburbs — could they screw THIS up too?

‘Elton Jim’ hopes the Bears won’t screw up their move to the suburbs

In this 279th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and regular “Pop Culture Club” contributor Mick Kahler debate Rolling Stone magazine’s newest “500 Greatest Songs Of All Time List.”   Does it deserve our “Respect”?

‘Elton Jim’ and Mick Kahler debate ‘Respect’ for Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time’

In this 278th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares returning to indoor concerts and how the realities of COVID were part of the experiences.

‘Elton Jim’ goes to a couple of ‘COVID-compromised’ concerts

In this 277th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares his memories of a month before 9/11 and a month after the day we should never forget.

‘Elton Jim’ remembers 9/11 — a month before and a month after

In this 276th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wants everyone to STOP SAYING “SUPER”!

‘Elton Jim’ wants everyone to STOP SAYING ‘SUPER’!!

In this 275th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how the recent “Jeopardy!” host selection fiasco could have been averted with a little common sense.

‘Elton Jim’ explains how a game show gaffe caused needless ‘Jeopardy!’

In this 274th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano hears the birthdates of others in a hospital waiting room and is surprised by their ages — “I’m older than HIM??”

‘Elton Jim’ plays ‘Am I Older or Younger?’ in a hospital waiting room

In this 273rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano fondly remembers his childhood idol and later life friend, Chicago Blackhawks legend and goalie, Tony Esposito. The Hall of Famer passed away last week at age 78.

‘Elton Jim’ remembers his childhood idol and hockey legend, Tony Esposito

In this 272nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares the painful results of his nail-biting habit, and how a simple remedy has helped him kick the habit!

‘Elton Jim’ explains how he broke a bad habit and became ‘Jimmy Scissorhands’

In this 271st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano and regular “Pop Culture Club” contributor, Emily Armanetti, share memories of MTV’s glory days as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

‘Elton Jim’ and Emily Armanetti celebrate MTV’s 40th anniversary

In this 270th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano is unhappily forced to give up his favorite flip phone and upgrade to a 5G smartphone as his current phone network service is discontinued.

‘Elton Jim’ is forced to forgo his fantastic flip phone!

In this 269th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano believes staging the Tokyo Olympics with no spectators and COVID hovering over it is a “Gold Medal Mistake”

‘Elton Jim’ believes staging the Tokyo Olympics is a ‘Gold Medal Mistake’

In this 268th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano discovers watching TV game shows from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s reveal old social attitudes.

‘Elton Jim’ discovers watching old TV games shows reveal old social attitudes

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