In this 112th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano shares his recent lunch in Los Angeles with actor, Joe Mantegna. The two discussed acting, The Cubs, and the challenges and stories about both playing the character Richard Roma in the play, “Glengarry Glen Ross” (One of them won a Tony Award! for it!) And Jim and regular “Pop Culture Club” contributor, Emily Armanetti, discuss the current obsession with the Ariana Grande-Pete Davidson red-hot romance.
“Elton Jim” recounts his recent “Richard Roma” lunch with actor Joe Mantegna, and wonders why we’re so obsessed with Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson (and when they will break up!)

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“Elton Jim” shares his 8-hour airport delay and midnight snow shoveling odyssey, and discusses the 2019 Oscar nominees
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“Elton Jim” celebrates his first “Netflix anniversary” and wonders if programs Netflix is “saving” are worth the resurrection
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“Elton Jim” adds two new soft drinks — Spezi and Almdudler — to his list of favorites, and debates the latest Oscars’ host debacle
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“Elton Jim” succumbs to his “Santa addiction,” and navigates through comedian Bill Maher’s recent Stan Lee quagmire
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“Elton Jim” travels and returns with a new method to enjoy his favorite aromas — incense, and he reviews the 2018 Golden Globe nominations
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“Elton Jim” is disappointed how “business as usual” crept into this year’s Westminster Dog Show, and he and Emily choose their Oscar longshots
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“Elton Jim” reviews his recent birthday celebration, which included incense, Elvis, Bowie, Boost, bread pudding and more!
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“Elton Jim” and Emily Armanetti talk the perils of the flu bug, and ponder the future of movies as big stars and high-profile projects move to Netflix and other streaming services
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“Elton Jim” offers his ‘suggestions” to “Make The Super Bowl SUPER Again!” Are you listening NFL?
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“Elton Jim” compares his “Super Dave” and Ron Santo impersonations — same or different? YOU decide!
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“Elton Jim” discusses the inevitable rise and fall of TV host Megyn Kelly — and how her NBC tenure was doomed from the outset
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“Elton Jim” pulls out his Daily Planner and reviews HIS 2018 — filled with some fun moments and one very special memory!
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“Elton Jim” discusses cat food flavors, Christmas card “rules,” and stopped-up sinks to begin 2019