In this 493rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano bets the latest gambling scandal will make short-term headlines but not change long-term habits.

In this 492nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano admits that after 18 years, it’s time to get a new television set.

In this 491st episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano remembers when Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album wasn’t considered a masterpiece.

In this 490th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano is disappointed that Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show has become a political football.

In this 489th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano freaks out when he sees his car’s yellow motor oil engine warning light.

In this 488th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano finds himself in a serious “pumpkin spice crisis.”

In this 487th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano “accidentally” discovers we may have more friends than we realize.

In this 486th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano is concerned how a silly radio prank reveals serious media reporting breakdown.

In this 485th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano sees the Oasis reunion tour frenzy as delivering one clear message:  GenXers are officially old!

In this 484th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano is angered that Chicago’s multi-billion dollar O’Hare renovation will be yet another grossly delayed project.