“Elton Jim” explains how you can criticize your favorite teams or idols and still be a diehard fan — and a better fan!
In this 126th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano explains how he was harshly criticized on social media for criticizing Chicago Cubs’ manager Joe Maddon for his decisions during their recent playoff losses. Jim believes reality rather than blind faith is how to solve problems and improve. And in the “Pop Culture Club,” Jim and regular contributor, Emily Armanetti, adds to the conversation, offering why social media isn’t breeding open-minded discussions.
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“Elton Jim” rejoices to see the paper day planner get national publicity, and explains how we’re living in a modern day “Crucible”
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“Elton Jim” and his theory to find lost items hits a snag, and he discusses how to make the perfect scrambled egg
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“Elton Jim” and Emily Armanetti talk Emmy Awards, viral marriage proposals, and the fading line between entertainment and social media
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“Elton Jim” reviews and previews the exciting and bittersweet moments of Elton John’s final “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour
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“Elton Jim” expects elaborate funerals to become a new trend and he “nails” Emily’s Armanetti’s mysterious “appointment”
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“Elton Jim” and Emily Armanetti discuss the perils of parenting in an era of “helicopters” vs. “free-rangers”
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“Elton Jim” “blisters” through “The Big Apple” in the summer with a lesson about wearing comfortable shoes
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“Elton Jim” shares tips to reduce e-mail and iPhone addiction (HE doesn’t need it!) and bemoans the new Oscar “Popular Film” category
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“Elton Jim” solves the mystery of how his car’s battery died in the garage, and also discusses “The Brady Bunch” house bidding war
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“Elton Jim” shares a new study that reports Millennials aren’t good tippers. Baristas beware! (But you probably already knew it!)
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Full Show 8-4-18: Jim Turano in for Matt Bubala to discuss Lollapalooza, 80’s flashbacks and favorite drinks
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“Elton Jim” remembers Val Camilletti, whose record store, Val’s halla, was a Chicago music scene institution for almost 50 years, and whose life was an example for us all
