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The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

Award-Winning, longtime Chicago radio personality Nick Digilio hosts this pop culture/entertainment podcast, featuring interviews, movie reviews and much more. Tuesdays & Fridays on the Radio Misfits Podcast Network

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1:53:20

Nick D – Jim Ryan, Heavy Metal Coffee, and Very...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/12/13

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan back to the podcast to discuss the new HBO documentary about Yacht Rock, the upcoming Toto tour, and the Mavis Staples show at the Auditorium Theatre. They also chat about Jim's interviews with Gavin Rossdale of Bush and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde, who is now venturing into the coffee business. Jim shares reviews of recent concert performances by Cyndi Lauper, ZZ Top, Stevie Wonder, and The The.Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to dive into the

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1:45:16

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk, Wild Rubber and Yacht...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/12/10

Nick chats with The Hollywood Reporter TV critic Dan Fienberg about the latest shows he’s reviewed, including The Sticky with Jamie Lee Curtis, the new Star Wars spin-off Skeleton Crew, The Agency with Michael Fassbender, and Black Doves starring Keira Knightley.Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to try a new snack from Belgium and dive into a fun discussion about Yacht Rock documentaries, The Sopranos, Mob Wives, the absurdity of awards shows, and the strange phenomenon of wild rubber growing in the

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1:49:53

Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movie Reviews and Suicide Santa

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/12/06

Nick teams up with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review a lineup of new movies, including Queer starring Daniel Craig, Nightbitch with Amy Adams, the animated masterpiece Flow, and the comedies Get Away and Y2K. Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to recap their Thanksgivings and talk about deep-frying turkeys, Godzilla humidifiers, and some unusual holiday decorations like the killer Silver Sphere from Phantasm and a Santa that looks suspiciously troubled. They also explore fun facts

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1:48:30

Nick D – “For The People” – December 2024

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/12/03

In this "For The People" episode, Nick is joined by The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, to discuss holiday shopping tips and warnings. They cover how to avoid overspending during the Christmas season, spotting worthless gift cards, being cautious when buying toys from overseas websites, and identifying fake product reviews online.Next, Car Guy Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins the podcast to talk about the latest cars he's been driving, how Mazda bent the rules to

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1:46:24

Nick D – GODZILLA IS 70! and a Tour of Belgium

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/11/29

Nick welcomes his old friend and former producer, Tom Hush, to the podcast to celebrate the 70th birthday of the greatest kaiju of them all, the Granddaddy of Destruction: GODZILLA! Tom and Nick dive into the history of the iconic character, discussing the best and worst films, Godzilla’s impact on cinema and pop culture, and much more.Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for a trip to Belgium via Universal Yums, where they explore the wonders of waffles, chocolate, and some of Belgium’s weird laws

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1:49:56

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Thanksgiving...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/11/26

Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to discuss some great television and review new shows, including A Man on the Inside with Ted Danson, a new version of Cruel Intentions, Landman starring Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm, and Demi Moore, and The Day of the Jackal featuring Eddie Redmayne.Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to share weird Thanksgiving stories, including feeding friends and Nick’s infamous 1993 drunken trip to Detroit to see the Lions play the Bears. Esma also

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2:09:44

Nick D – Episode #300 w/ SVENGOOLIE!

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/11/22

It’s a true milestone—The Nick D Podcast has reached its 300th episode! To commemorate this landmark achievement, Nick welcomes back his very first guest, the one and only Rich Koz (AKA: Svengoolie). Together, they celebrate the anniversary, reflect on that very first episode, and discuss other awesome moments. This year also marks the 45th anniversary of Svengoolie, so Nick and Rich dive into the character’s history, share wonderful memories from the past, and tell some incredible stories about

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1:54:32

Nick D – Marnie Shure, Thanksgiving Flavored Food &...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/11/19

Nick welcomes food writer and horror fanatic Marnie Shure to the podcast to dive into her latest horror film reviews (including a Jamie Lee Curtis classic!) and discuss the upcoming Mortified event. They also chat about some fun food stories, like McDonald’s secret menu Birthday Cakes and the fact that Mickey D’s can now repair their own McFlurry machines. Plus, just in time for the holiday, they rank five Thanksgiving-flavored foods!Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about Pluto’s 90’s Movie

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1:46:39

Nick D – Monica Eng, Michigan is Bogarting Our Weed,...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/11/15

Nick welcomes Monica Eng from Axios Chicago to the podcast to chat about some of the stories she's covering, including the Advent calendar craze at Aldi, the city's crackdown on people parking or standing in bike lanes, where Trump won the majority of the vote in Chicago, and how Michigan is cutting into Illinois' weed sales. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss the quirks of eating at a stranger's house (like discovering they don’t have Kool-Aid or use Karo syrup on pancakes), how franchised

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1:48:54

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Rearranging The...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/11/12

Nick welcomes The Hollywood Reporter TV critic Dan Fienberg to the podcast to discuss the new seasons of What We Do In The Shadows, The Diplomat (with KERI RUSSELL!!!), and the latest episodes of SNL. Dan also reviews some fresh shows, including HBO's Dune: Prophecy and St. Denis Medical with David Alan Grier.Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about the art of rearranging furniture in a classic 70s-era "frunchroom," finding an affordable shower caddy, and why the Chicago suburb of Oak Park is

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1:49:09

Nick D – Erik, Steve & New Movie Reviews and The...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/11/08

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to the podcast to review the latest film releases, including the WWII drama Blitz, the new holiday comedy The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Cillian Murphy in Small Things Like These, and the horror film Heretic, featuring a surprising turn by Hugh Grant. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about the stress of moving, the debut of McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac, Wendy’s new SpongeBob Burger, and the joys of shopping at Costco and Sam's Club

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1:42:07

Nick D – For The People, Nov. 2024

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/11/05

In this "For The People" episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, to tackle consumer questions and discuss important topics like how "Buy Now, Pay Later" programs can lead to debt traps, the potential shift from passwords to passkeys for better security, and the latest updates on airlines now being required to automatically issue refunds for canceled flights.Then, Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins Nick to dive into the world of cars. They chat about a

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1:45:40

Nick D – Amy Guth Gets a Fat Lip, and Clowns Play Poker

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/11/01

Nick welcomes filmmaker, podcast host, and writer Amy Guth to the podcast to chat about her recent film shoot in Chicago (featuring some old WGN friends), which ended with her getting a very fat lip. Amy also shares stories from her recent adventures in Las Vegas, her ongoing quest for funding for new film projects, and updates on her creative visibility project.Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss Christopher Walken's role as a perfectly perching angel, how Italian clowns playing poker

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1:46:09

Nick D – The Movie Mom, Politics and One Big-Ass...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/10/29

Nick welcomes The Movie Mom, Nell Minow, to the podcast to discuss life, politics, and some great documentaries. Nell also shares her thoughts on movies like *Megalopolis*, *Conclave*, *Venom*, and more.Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about the upcoming election, getting to know the many judges you'll see on the ballot, and sharing some other voting stories. Nick also gives Esma a quiz about Italy, during which they discover that Vatican City is crime-ridden and no one has ever been born

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1:50:29

Nick D – Movie Reviews, CIFF, and Kevin Bacon’s...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/10/25

Nick and fellow film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy discuss the 60th annual Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) and review some of the films they saw at the fest. They also share their thoughts on new releases, including Conclave, the award-winning Anora, the latest Marvel sequel Venom: The Last Dance, and the animated film Memoir of a Snail. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about weddings, Halloween, and scary movies like In a Violent Nature and Hollow Man, which

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1:49:00

Nick D – TV talk, Those Funny Little People and John...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/10/22

Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg to the podcast to chat about the recent season finale of *Big Brother* and much more. Dan also reviews *George and Mandy's First Marriage* on CBS, Reba McEntire’s new sitcom *Happy's Place*, HBO's new anthology series *It's Florida, Man*, and *Hysteria!* on Peacock.Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss good and bad weddings (mostly bad), the bizarre and terrifying phenomenon of *Those Funny Little People* who used to perform at weddings, and the time Esma

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1:43:53

Nick D – Marnie Shure, Food, Horror & Humid Vampires

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/10/18

Nick welcomes food writer and horror fan Marnie Shure to the podcast to discuss the upcoming "Mortified" event at The Music Box Theatre, the *Halloween* movie franchise, and some food stories, including California’s new regulations on food labels, the oddity of McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac, the trend of "Fridgescaping," and the latest M&M flavor rankings. Later, Esmeralda Leon teaches Nick about the fabulous Spanish term "tocaya," and they chat about Gene Hackman being grumpy, vampires avoiding

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1:42:34

Nick D – Jim Ryan, Concerts, Interviews Spoiler Alerts!!

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/10/15

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan to the podcast to talk about some of the concerts he’s seen recently, including GWAR, Public Enemy, and Slayer at Riotfest; ELO at the United Center; Crowded House at Ravinia; and Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band in New Lenox. Jim also shares his interview with the co-founder of Riotfest, discussing the festival’s move from Douglass Park to Bridgeview and then back again. They also chat about the pros and cons of The Salt Shed concert venue.Later, Esmeralda

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1:54:55

Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movies and That Aged Poorly!

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/10/11

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to the podcast to discuss the box office failure of the new *Joker* movie and review several new films, including *Piece By Piece*, the dreadful horror sequel *Terrifier 3*, and *The Apprentice*, a film starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump in New York. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about the beauty of never making weekend plans and reflect on pop culture that has aged very poorly, such as Long Duk Dong from *Sixteen

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1:53:55

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and The Return of...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2024/10/08

Nick talks with TV critic Dan Fienberg from *The Hollywood Reporter* about the latest episodes of *Big Brother*, the career of John Amos, and Dan’s reviews of several new shows, including *The Franchise* on HBO, FX's *Grotesquerie* with Niecy Nash, *Nobody Wants This* with Kristen Bell, and a new Beatles documentary. They also discuss the start of the historic 50th season of *Saturday Night Live*. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to usher in Spooky Season with the return of Count Fartula, the

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