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In this 363rdepisode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders if anyone will notice James Corden has left late night TV.

In this 362nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano hopes the recent firings of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon can signal a shift from news opinion to news facts and reporting to lessen our cultural divide.

In this 361st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano observes how King Charles’ upcoming coronation ceremony proves how Britain’s “Royal Family” needs to put “family” before “The Firm.”

In this 360th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano gets called to jury duty a week after talking about it on the podcast, and also wonders if he has a peanut allergy.

In this 359th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano wonders if being a juror on high-profile court cases will become a new path to fame.

In this 358th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano pays tribute after the passing of a childhood idol, baseball’s Joe Pepitone.

In this 357th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains the unique “floating” techniques of some innovative Egyptian salespeople.

In this 356th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how he and his tour group got caught up in international intrigue while visiting Bethlehem during his recent Middle East vacation.

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?