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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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All Episodes

1:42:25

Nick D – For The People, December 2023

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/12/05

In this "For The People" episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum to the podcast. to discuss the dangers of water beads and how to keep your family and children safe. They also talk about how to safely shop online during the holidays, where to find a reputable roofer, and they give an update on the problematic and controversial method of Buy Now, Pay Later. Then, Consumer Guide Automotive's car guy Tom Appel joins "For the People" to talk about some new cars, the rules of test-driving

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1:44:51

Nick D – Monica Eng, Pumpkin Spice Malort & Cold...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/12/01

Nick welcomes the terrific Monica Eng, from Axios.com, to the podcast. They discuss many of the subjects she is covering at Axios Chicago including: the migrant situation, Ed Burke's penchant for swag, Maria Pappas' impressive collection of Christmas trees from around the world, a very cool new Asian Food Court in River West, and Monica shares her experience of making Pumpkin Spice Malort. Oh, and we discover that Ms. Eng has a lovely singing voice! Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick chat about what they

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1:43:09

Nick D – A High School Hospital, A Kiddie Kingdom and...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/11/24

Nick and movie critics Erik Childress & Steve Prokopy talk about the box office numbers of some of the holiday releases, and they review "Wish," which is Disney's new blatant merchandise commercial disguised as an animated movie; the new dark social satire "Slatburn," and Ridley Scott's latest, "Napoleon," in which Joaquin Phoenix plays the famous dictator as though he just woke up from a nap. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about Black Friday, how to make a juicy turkey (thanks to the

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1:47:20

Nick D – Don’t Fry Your Turkey & How Many Jobs Have...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/11/21

Nick welcomes Marnie Shure from food website "The Takeout," to talk about food stuff including a Thanksgiving feast complete with Devil's Thumbprints; the problems with tap beer poured from dirty lines; the best Chicago Food Gifts for the holidays, and why you should NEVER fry your turkey. Plus, Marnie and Nick talk about the next "Mortified" show coming up at the Vic Theater, the latest episodes of the "Chucky" TV series, and eating movie theater treats at home. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to

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1:50:26

Nick D – U2 in Vegas, Zombie Strippers, Free Jello...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/11/17

In this really funny episode, Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan, from Forbes and The Daily Herald, to talk about his interviews with country star Lainey Wilson; comedienne Leanne Morgan; and Andy Summers of The Police. Nick and Jim also talk about some classic Rock Jock DJs, Puff Daddy at the height of his idiocy, and Jim recounts his trip to Vegas, where he saw the incredible U2 show at The Sphere, but, more importantly, he also attended a Zombie Burlesque show on Halloween night, where he

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1:42:41

Nick D – TV Talk, Turkey Hunting with King Crimson &...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/11/14

Nick talks with the TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, Dan Fienberg about the end of the actors strike, the GREAT new HBO Albert Brooks documentary directed by Rob Reiner, the squirmy and funny new show with Emma Stone called "The Curse," and a new documentary about Tyler Perry. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick battle each other in a round of "80s-90s Trivia Madness" with the one and only Slap Slapply (friend of Tom Hush, the Executive Producer of "The Steve Cochran Show" on

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1:44:37

Nick D – Movie Reviews, A Trip to NOLA, & The McJordan

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/11/10

Nick, along with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy, delve into the latest cinematic offerings, spotlighting the MCU's newest entry, "The Marvels," featuring Brie Larson, David Fincher's edgy thriller "The Killer," and the exceptional Alexander Payne film "The Holdovers" starring Paul Giamatti—a standout as one of this year's finest films. Following the reviews, Esmeralda Leon recounts to Nick her adventures in New Orleans, including explorations in Treme, fascinating graveyard tours with

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1:47:22

Nick D – For The People, Nov ’23

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/11/07

In the latest "For the People" episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum to the podcast to talk about how to pick the right credit card, and deal with the payments. Herb also gives very valuable advice on how to shop during the holidays safely, intelligently, and efficiently, and they also talk about the enlightening and depressing HBO documentary "Telemarketers." Then, Car Guy from Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, joins Nick to chat about the weird 80s concept car The Bertone

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1:46:01

Nick D – The Origin of The McRib, The Horror of...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/11/03

Nick welcomes filmmaker/journalist/podcaster and general awesome person: Amy Guth to the podcast, to talk about the progress of her Elvis film, how to celebrate Godzilla Day, finding the "Nightmare on Elm Street" house, the genius of the film "Doctor Sleep," how much fun it is to watch live radio plays, and the strangeness of being stared at by Tara Reid. Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to finish off some weird celebrity rumors (Katy Perry is really JonBenet Ramsey? Suri Cruise is NOT Tom Cruise's

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1:46:27

Nick D – Halloween Spooktacular with: JOSH ROBERT...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/10/31

In this special "Halloween Spooktacular" edition of the podcast, Nick welcomes the incredibly talented Josh Robert Thompson, the creator and voice of Geoff Peterson: the gay, robot, skeleton sidekick to Craig Ferguson from "The Late Late Show." Josh is also an amazing impressionist, a gifted voice-actor, and a hilarious writer and comedy performer, who also happens to be the biggest horror fan in the world. Nick and Josh talk about his time with Craig Ferguson, and then they deep dive into Josh's

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1:53:50

Nick D – Horror Films for Halloween, Video Games Gone...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/10/27

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to the podcast, to review some new films including the video-game-based "Five Nights at Freddy's," and the Lovecraft adaptation "Suitable Flesh." They also pick three horror movies each to watch on Halloween including some classics, a couple of new wave scary movies, and a few feminist horror flicks as well. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about her upcoming trip to New Orleans, the greatness of "Interview With The Vampire," and

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1:53:00

The Nick D Podcast – LIVE FROM ZANIES!

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/10/25

In this BONUS EPISODE, Nick Digilio and Esmeralda Leon co-host a LIVE version of The Nick D Podcast recorded at Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont, Illinois. The show includes hilarious audience interaction, some entertaining talk about Halloween, horrible candy, scary movies, ridiculous taglines, Mother's Day quizzes (don't ask) and much more. Prizes were given away, jokes were made, screams were analyzed (the classic "Screaming Guy" sound effect is played for the crowd), a few rounds of Jell Bean

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1:46:55

Nick D – Best TV Shows of the 21st Century, Scary...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/10/24

Nick and the TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter Dan Fienberg, talk about the Best TV Shows of the 21st Century...So Far (the list has some surprising omissions and inclusions, and "The Wire" is placed too low), new Halloween/scary shows on Netflix and Peacock, and what Dan calls "Josh Gad Syndrome." Then, Nick and Esmeralda Leon talk about carving scary pumpkins, bad Halloween treats (like expired McDonald's gift certificates), overly decorated houses, and the crazy world of Candy Cane Lane in

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1:39:25

Nick D – CIFF Wrap Up, Scream Remix & Andrea Darlas

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/10/20

Nick does a wrap-up of the 59th Annual Chicago International Film Festival and picks the best and worst movies he saw at the 2-week fest, then he welcomes the terrific radio journalist/host/ podcaster Andrea Darlas to talk about her years in radio, how she got her start, her time as a "Rock Jock" (where the motto was "Rock and Roll Til The Cows Come Home!"), and her current gig as a regular contributor to The Steve Cochran Show on WLS-AM 890 in Chicago. Andrea is also the Special Guest at The Nick

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1:48:26

Nick D – Corey Feldman, ICP and Slap Slapply

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/10/17

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan, from Forbes and The Daily Herald, to talk about his interviews with Insane Clown Posse, Corey Feldman, and the legendary Bernie Taupin. Jim also recalls the years he spent doing traffic reports, with some very scary helicopter stories, and he and Nick also review some concerts they both saw, including The Psychedelic Furs/Squeeze show at The Salt Shed and Duran Duran at Northerly Island, plus reviews of Riot Fest, Farm-Aid, and Bob Dylan's latest tour. Then

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1:46:00

Nick D – Chicago Film Fest & Fatal Flaws of Performers

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/10/13

Nick talks with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy about The 59th Annual Chicago International Film Festival and many of the films being shown there (including the outstanding and very weird "Poor Things," featuring an incredible performance from Emma Stone) and more. They also review the new science-fiction domestic drama "Foe," the very entertaining courtroom movie "The Burial," and they discuss the insane popularity of Taylor Swift, and how her new concert movie will bring in millions

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1:47:27

Nick D – Feminist Horror, Scary Sounds & Hope for the...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/10/06

Nick welcomes journalist/writer/producer/host/filmmaker Amy Guth to the podcast to talk about her latest adventures in Hollywood, the recent gig she had as a "visiting scholar" at Washington College, submitting her short film about Elvis to film fests nationwide, and her attempt to watch 30 horror movies in the month of October (while trying to find the elusive 'feminist horror film'), and how casual dressing in L.A. is ALOT different than casual dressing in Chicago. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick

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1:45:30

Nick D – For The People

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/10/03

In this "For the People" episode, Nick talks with The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, about consumer stories including, the new laws targeting the sale of stolen items online, how health tracking apps are invading privacy, and how scammers are sending spam & email via text. Plus, a discussion about bad knockoffs like the "RobertCop" action figure. Then, Car Guy Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive, joins Nick with the latest on the UAW strike and how long it may last, a review of

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1:49:31

Nick D – Movie Reviews & The Glory Days of Trash TV

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/09/29

Nick and films critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy talk about the "Bride of Music Box of Horrors" festival happening throughout the month of October, and they review the new films "The Creator," "Flora and Son," and the re-release of what many consider to be The Greatest Concert Film Ever Made: "Stop Making Sense," directed by Jonathan Demme and featuring The Talking Heads. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about dogs, the continuing Michael Bolton tour, the genius of Norm McDonald, and they

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1:44:40

Nick D – Monica Eng, Al Snopes, and Ladder Ball

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/09/26

Nick welcomes Monica Eng from Axios.com to talk about crazy snacks in Albany Park, her trip to Champaign-Urbana where she stayed at Roger Ebert's house (which may, in fact, be haunted by Roger), her hatred of horror movies, and Monica talks about the time she reviewed movies for The Sun-Times including the Larry David 'classic' "Sour Grapes." Plus, they talk about Senator John Kennedy reading about sex toys on the Senate floor, and how composting needs to be curbside in Chicago. Then, Esmeralda Leon

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