In this 83rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano, takes on the ever-expanding “Tipping Culture” that now dominates almost every checkout counter you encounter. Who should be tipped and who shouldn’t? Should EVERYONE get tipped? Who gets a “special” holiday tip? Are tips offered or expected? What happened to the word “gratuity? And, in the “Pop Culture Club,” Jim and regular contributor, Emily Armanetti, make their best Golden Globe Award predictions in advance of the January 7 ceremony.
“Elton Jim” takes on our ever-expanding “Tipping Culture” nails the Rock Hall inductees, and makes best guesses on the Golden Globes

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“Elton Jim” remembers “The Loop,” embraces nostalgia, mourns rock music’s decline, and declares The Oscars obsolete
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“Elton Jim” Turano reacts to Elton John’s touring retirement announcement, and chats Oscar nomination stings and snubs
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“Elton Jim” loves the mountains, misses the “Golden Arches,” and explores the latest love life news from “Team Jen”
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“Elton Jim” Turano shares some memorable “A-List” celebrity encounters with Bruce Springsteen, Jackie Gleason, Eric Clapton, Anthony Hopkins, and many more
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“Elton Jim” remembers “Metric Man,” talks of Twitter dangers, reviews “Roseanne,” and shares his amazing John Goodman impersonation!
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You’re welcome. “Elton Jim” offers helpful advice that leads finding Emily’s daughter’s “misplaced” beloved stuffed animal, and he believes the Olympics has lost its gold medal status
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By George! “Elton Jim” dives into online TV streaming thanks to a friend, and delves into TV’s new and captivating series about designer Gianni Versace
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“Elton Jim” re-traces his steps to transform “lost” into “found,” while Emily’s daughter’s beloved stuffed puppy doll remains AWOL
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“Elton Jim” searches for a new cologne, memorializes Milt Rosenberg, and goes hungry at the “dine-in” movie theater
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“Elton Jim” rants on birthdays, pink eye, and his latest travels up the Rhine River with the heights of Cologne, windmills, and the aroma of Amsterdam
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“Elton Jim” reacts to some recent questionable”compliments” on his look, and ponders “Oprah 2020”
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“Elton Jim” and Mick Kayler delve into Lollapalooza’s lagging sales and how the soda tax revolt fizzled on election day
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“Elton Jim” unknowingly goes internationally viral, rates the perfect shower head, and settles the age old debate between “scratch paper” and “scrap paper”