In this 96th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano recounts many of the funny and memorable celebrity “brushes” he’s had during the years — including meeting most of his “idols” including Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Jackie Gleason, Tony Esposito, Ron Santo, Anthony Hopkins, Woody Allen, and many more. And in the “Pop Culture Club,” segment, regular contributor, Emily Armanetti shares her own list of celebrity sightings, including Madonna, Taylor Swift, and Sting. What is this, the E! channel podcast???
“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” celebrates his 100th podcast by recalling the past 99, and highlighting two new Elton John tribute albums, “Revamp” and “Restoration”
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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” 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” remembers “The Loop,” embraces nostalgia, mourns rock music’s decline, and declares The Oscars obsolete
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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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“Elton Jim” fears the recent self-driving car fatality in Arizona is proof our concern for public safety is slipping, and he wonders if photo albums will rival vinyl albums
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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”
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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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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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“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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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” reacts to some recent questionable”compliments” on his look, and ponders “Oprah 2020”
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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