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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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1:46:47

Nick D – Flashback, Alan Howarth, and Too Much Cheese

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/07/18

Nick welcomes musician/sound designer/film composer Alan Howarth to the podcast, to talk about his upcoming appearance at The Flashback Weekend Horror Convention, and much more. Included in the great conversation, is his work with John Carpenter, his Academy Award winning sound design of such films as the "Star Trek" series, "The Hunt for Red October" & "Back to the Future," his early days in 60's bands like "The Tree Stumps" and "Braino" (the Pink Floyd of Cleveland!), and his thoughts on the

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1:47:04

Nick D – Amy Guth, “Black Ice,” & Keri is an Emmy...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/07/14

Nick takes some special time to review, and focus on a great new documentary called "Black Ice," which is about the systemic racism found in the sport of hockey. He then welcomes writer/producer/filmmaker/podcaster Amy Guth, from 'Crain's Chicago Business,' to talk about her adventures in L.A. while producing her latest film, taking meetings, and staying in a vast variety of Airbnb's. They also talk about concert crowds, laundromats, and the upcoming Chicago Jewish Book Festival. Then Esmeralda Leon

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1:49:38

Nick D – Emmy Nominations, Weird Crushes & Too Many...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/07/11

Nick talks to TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print about a few new shows, and the predictions for the Emmy Awards in many major categories. Will "Succession" and "The White Lotus" get tons of nominations is the drama category, even though both shows are comedies? And, most importantly, will Dan Radcliffe get nominated for playing Weird Al? Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick, as he tells her about his adventures navigating through all of the drunk idiots at the weekend's

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1:47:43

Nick D – Mission Impossible, Wham!, Threads is Weird

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/07/07

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to talk about, and review some new movies including, a Netflix documentary about the 80s group Wham!, a raunchy comedy called "Joyride," and the insane new "Mission: Impossible" film with Tom Cruise. They also talk about the 70mm Film Festival happening at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick also talk about the greatness of Wham!, the 4th of July, and peeing on the wall at Dave Matthews' concerts. They also try

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1:40:26

Nick D – “For The People” July Edition

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/07/04

In this "For the People" episode, Nick talks with Herb Weisbaum, The Consumerman, from Checkbook.org about the latest consumer issues including, the FTC suing Amazon and Publisher's Clearing House, the skyrocketing problems of concert/event ticket scams, and the increase in electric vehicle issues. Then, Nick and Tom Appel, from Consumer Guide Automotive, talk about the return of Alfa Romeo, the dominance of Tesla in the world of charging stations, and the great new Honda Accord. They also talk

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1:47:21

Nick D – Marnie Shure, $63 Six-Packs, & Cookie Butter

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/06/30

Nick welcomes Marnie Shure from the food website The Takeout.com, to talk aboutThe Best & Worst Fast Food Items of 2023 so far, the new Netflix pop-up restaurant on L.A., Potbelly's new Cookie Butter Milk Shake, and they look at the list of the top performing restaurant chains of the year. Plus, Nick and Marnie discuss the latest horror films they've seen from "DeadStream" to "Evil Dead Rise" to "Train to Busan," and more. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the $63 six-pack of beer you can

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1:45:46

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV, NASCAR & Cool Neighborhoods

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/06/27

Nick chats with TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, about the Best Shows of 2023 (so far) including: "Happy Valley," "I am a Virgo," "Taste the Nation," and "Dave." They also talk about Nick's hatred of "The Bear," and the progress of the continuing writers' strike. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss the further impending doom of that dreaded Chicago NASCAR event, the disappearance some great Chicago neighborhoods, weird (but great) TV shows like: "You

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1:46:55

Nick D – Movies, Indiana Jones & Who’s Your Daddy?

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/06/23

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review the latest summer releases, including: quirky director Wes Anderson's latest, "Asteroid City;" the raunchy sex comedy, "No Hard Feelings" with Jennifer Lawrence; and the newest chapter in the Harrison Ford adventure series "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick relive a classic Dean Martin TV moment, talk about being shocked and/or surprised at weird concerts, and they remember some of the most

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1:46:42

Nick D – Monica Eng, Malort on Tap, & The Screaming Guy

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/06/20

Nick welcomes writer Monica Eng from Axios Chicago, to talk about the recent Mayoral race, her book "Made In Chicago," her recent trip to France where Chicago artist Robert Guinan is all the rage, a gelato shop in Lincoln Square that also performs side-show acts, and much more. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the upcoming NASCAR event that is going to cause nightmares throughout Chicago, they also discuss some truly awful game shows, and insane Japanese TV shows which include stunts like

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1:50:18

Nick D – Janet Jackson Tinley Park Nightmare & Wacky...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/06/16

In this episode, Nick gets into a lively chat with Jim Ryan, journalist from Forbes and The Daily Herald. They dish on Jim's interviews with the legendary Stewart Copeland from The Police, Tommy Stinson from The Replacements, and Black Sabbath's very own Geezer Butler. Then, brace yourself for a crazy tale from Nick about last month's Janet Jackson concert in Tinley Park. The story's got everything: a packed-to-the-rafters concert, no parking spaces left, an unexpected strip club detour, abandoning

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1:44:22

Nick D – TV Talk and Nick Bleeds All Over The Place

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/06/13

In this episode, Nick and TV critic Dan Fienberg, from The Hollywood Reporter & The Fien Print, talk about the 2023 Tony Awards telecast (which was the first awards show to be conducted without writers), the series finales of HBO's "Succession" and "Barry," and the new controversial HBO show "The Idol." Mr. Fienberg also reviews a new documentary about Dan Rather, and the wacky action-comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger, "FUBAR." Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick fulfill another Magic Megaphone message

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1:45:35

Nick D – New Movie Reviews & Famous Actors/Forgotten...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/06/09

In this episode, Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to the podcast as they review some new movies including: "Rise of the Beasts" the latest chapter in the "Transformers" series; "Past Lives" a heartbreaking story about 'the love that got away;' the WWII horror movie "Brooklyn 45;" and the origin story of the most popular snack flavor of all time, "Flamin' Hot." Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to fulfill another Magic Megaphone request (involving Richie Cunningham's favorite

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1:43:59

Nick D – For The People

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/06/06

In this "For The People" episode, Nick talks with The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum, from Checkbook.org, about important consumer stories including: keeping up with your home insurance, the violation of child privacy laws by Amazon, the creeping dangers of A.I. scams, and the fact that Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever. Then, Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive, joins Nick to review the new Dodge Hornet, and discuss the driver-less car takeover in San Francisco, the great ads for

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1:46:51

Nick D – Vincent Price and EMERGO! at The Music Box,...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/06/02

Nick talks with Matt Carr from The Music Box Theatre in Chicago, about his movie-dominated childhood, his love of John Carpenter's "The Thing," and the upcoming screenings of the Vincent Price classic "House on Haunted Hill," which will be presented in terrifying "EMERGO!" The movie will reach beyond the screen, and into the audience's laps and faces, as horrifying ghosts and monsters haunt the Music Box auditorium! They also discuss the great William Castle, filmmaker/carnival barker and

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1:47:08

Nick D – Amy Guth, Elvis Jumpsuits & Dads Who Homebrew

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/05/30

Nick is joined by Amy Guth, writer, filmmaker, and host of Crains Business' "Daily Gist Podcast," about her adventures while filming her new movie, the crazy real-life characters she met along the way, the joy of wearing an Elvis jumpsuit, and the politics of working in an office post-Covid. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick fulfill a Magic Megaphone request (involving John Candy's hand and Steve Martin's butt), discuss home brewing beer & wine, and how to successfully talk behind people's backs. Then

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1:44:38

Nick D – Movie Reviews & Remembering Tina Turner

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/05/26

Nick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review the latest Disney live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid." They also talk about the wacky (and terrible) Robert DeNiro, Sabastian Maniscalco farce "About My Father," and they share their feelings about very funny, and very smart comedy about little while lies that have big consequences, "You Hurt My Feelings' starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick fulfill another Magic Megaphone request (involving a

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1:53:20

Nick D – Vegas Stories w/Esma & TV Talk w/Dan Fienberg

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/05/23

Nick and TV critic Dan Fienberg shoot the breeze about the WGA strike, new sitcom "SisterS", the transformation of HBOMax to MAX, and the last episodes of "Succession" and "Barry". They also chat about "Top Chef" and Beef Wellingtons, while Nick shares anecdotes of celebrity encounters. Then Esmeralda Leon narrates her Vegas trip, involving a Katy Perry show with an oversized toilet and dancing poo. They later remember the 90s cable TV era, and as usual, Nick's dad lands a joke. [EP143]

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1:42:49

Nick D – Pro-Wrestling w/Keith Lipinski & Bionic Esma!

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/05/19

Nick and Pro-Wrestling expert Dr. Keith Lipinski talk about the upcoming AEW and WWE pay-per-views, plus they discuss the incredible success of the great Rhea Ripley, the sudden popularity of Dom-Dom, how much Nick HATES Cody Rhodes, the mystery of the CM Punk return, the success of MJF's title reign thus far, and what two more hours of AEW programming could bring. They also remember the great "Superstar" Billy Graham, who passed away this week. Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to fulfill another

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1:46:25

Nick D – Marnie Shure’s Food & Esma’s Funeral

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/05/16

Nick talks with Marnie Shure from the food website The Takeout, about how Fruit Roll-Ups are now huge on the black market, traveling to Hawaii in order to have an old-school fried apple pie from McDonald's, and about AMC Theaters' plan to create their own alternate snack brand. They also discuss horror movies, the last Mortified stage show, and the intense "Milk Wars" that are happening as we speak. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick play back a listener voice mail about how depressing Tom Petty's music

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1:47:12

Nick D – Drive-Ins are 90 & Vegas is Old

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/05/12

Nick is joined by Mike Kerz, the owner of The Midway Drive-In in Dixon Illinois, to talk about the 90th anniversary of the opening of the very first drive-in. They talk about the history of the drive-in, the great events that will take place during this special season and some of the historic promotions and events that Mike has been responsible for creating. Plus, The Flashback Weekend Horror Convention with it's great guests (like Rose McGowan from "Scream," the cast of the "Terrifier" movies, and

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