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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

1:46:51

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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1:47:21

Nick D – Dan Fienberg TV Talk & Bats in the Suburbs

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/05/09

Nick teams up with Dan Fienberg, the cool TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print. They dive into the Writers Guild strike, chatting about how it's gonna shake up TV on all levels. They also gab about HBO's fresh new series on Watergate, "The White House Plumbers," starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, and the out-of-this-world sci-fi series "Silo" with Rebecca Ferguson on Apple TV+. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick tackle a Megaphone Message about bats going suburban, jam to

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1:44:57

Nick D – Jim Ryan, Music Talk & More

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/05/05

Nick teams up with music journalist Jim Ryan from Forbes and The Daily Herald for a fun chat about Jim's encounters with John Oates, Rev. Horton Heat, and Inhaler (whose lead singer is Bono's son!). Jim also dishes on the latest Depeche Mode concert and shares a side-splitting tale from a Milwaukee minor league hockey game followed by a bewildering free Stone Temple Pilots concert. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick dive into the uncanny accuracy of "Idiocracy," the wackiness of the MET Gala, cat

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1:41:50

Nick D – For The People

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/05/02

In the newest "For The People" episode, Nick chats with The ConsumerMan, Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org. They talk about why home warranties are a no-go and how the FTC is making it easier to ditch unwanted subscriptions. They even share how The ConsumerMan got his name. Next, car guru Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins Nick to discuss the latest Hyundai Santa-Fe Calligraphy, the Ford Maverick's return, and grabbing a federal tax credit for electric cars. They also have fun talking

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1:45:01

Nick D – Deaf Dogs, Film Fests & Are You There God?

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/04/28

Nick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for a lively chat about the 10th annual Chicago Critics Film Festival at The Music Box Theatre. They discuss the exciting lineup of new movie screenings and a special 35mm presentation of "The Right Stuff" on the big screen. They also give their take on some fresh releases, including the delightful adaptation of Judy Blume's classic novel, "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret." Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick share amusing stories about

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1:46:38

Nick D – Dan Fienberg TV Talk & How to Take a Slap

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/04/25

Nick chats with Dan Fienberg, TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter & The Fien Print, about the amazing new show "The Diplomat," featuring Nick's back porch tenant Keri Russell. They also discuss the dark and twisted TV adaptation of "Dead Ringers," starring Rachel Weisz as twin gynecologists, and the latest season of Bill Hader's "Barry." Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to share tips on taking a slap across the face, how a glass of milk can come to the rescue after knocking out a tooth, and the

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1:50:48

Nick D – Amy Guth, Horses, Rats and Roller skating

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/04/21

Nick welcomes podcaster, writer, journalist, and filmmaker, Amy Guth. They dive into a lively conversation about Amy's new movie, her goth upbringing, the origins of the word 'jagoff,' and the recent mayoral election. They also discuss the upcoming NASCAR race and its potential impact on the city. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for a fun chat about awful Chuck E. Cheese imitations, the real differences between mice and rats, the exciting world of roller skating, and Nick's equestrian experiences

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1:36:30

Nick D – Pro-Wrestling Legend AL SNOW!

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/04/18

Nick and pro-wrestling icon Al Snow sit down together to celebrate Al's 41-year journey in the industry, which now features a stand-up comedy tour filled with captivating tales. They discuss wrestling's evolution, memorable road experiences, Al's collaboration with Mick Foley, and his involvement in the thrilling "Attitude Era" and "Monday Night Wars." Al also shares his amusing conflict with the animal kingdom. Catch Al's stand-up show at Zanies in Chicago on April 29th. Later, Nick and Esmeralda

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1:47:09

Nick D – Zemeckis Fest, 80s Fashion & The Mullet

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/04/14

Nick as he teams up with renowned film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review the latest movies, including the bloody vampire comedy "Renfield" starring Nicolas Cage and the mob farce "Mafia Mamma" with Toni Collette. They also give you a sneak peek of the "Crackjack Compass: The Works of Robert Zemeckis" festival, which celebrates the extraordinary works of the famous filmmaker, including the "Back to the Future" trilogy, "Forrest Gump," "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," "Contact," "Cast

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1:46:11

Nick D – TV Talk & Some Van Damage!

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/04/11

In this episode, join Nick as he chats with renowned TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print. They dive into the latest SNL episode hosted by the talented Molly Shannon, explore the unique reality/sitcom hybrid "Jury Duty" starring James Marsden, and delve deep into Netflix's dark and captivating comedy, "Beef." Later, Esmeralda Leon hops in for another entertaining Magic Megaphone Message segment, featuring a hilarious anecdote about an intoxicated Oliver Stone. The

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1:46:41

Nick D – Marnie Shure & It’s So Bad It’s Good!

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/04/07

In this episode, Nick is joined by Marnie Shure from "The Takeout" food website. They delve into recent articles covering Easter Candy, the enigma of Oreos and MIT's research on them, the boneless chicken "wings" lawsuit, and ALDI'S phallic marshmallow candies. The conversation also explores horror movies and includes a taste test of "Hot Tamale" and "Dr. Pepper" Peeps. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss so-bad-they're-good movies such as "Showgirls," "Fever Pitch," "Virtuosity," and the

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1:44:19

Nick D – For The People

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/04/04

"For the People," join Nick and The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, for a lively chat about the sneaky 'check washing' scam making a comeback, and how airlines are finally getting on board with kid-friendly seats. They'll also dish out seven nifty tips to help you level up your consumer game. While they're at it, they reminisce about the legendary Katz's Deli in NYC, home to that unforgettable "When Harry Met Sally" moment. Later, Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive rolls in to

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1:43:09

Nick D – Movie Talk & Masked Singer Nonsense

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/03/31

Nick is joined by renowned film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy as they delve into the latest cinematic releases. They discuss the new "Dungeons and Dragons" adaptation, explore the intriguing cold war tale surrounding the creation of "Tetris," and marvel at the first standout film of 2023, "A Thousand and One"—a powerful drama that chronicles a family's journey through the rapidly evolving inner-city landscape of New York from the mid-90s to mid-00s. Later, Nick and Esmeralda Leon have a

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1:39:43

Nick D – TV Talk with Dan Fienberg & “Hey, That’s Ted...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2023/03/28

Nick talks with Dan Fienberg, a TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, covering various topics such as the return of "Yellowjackets," the final season of "Succession," the hilarious new animated comedy "Agent Elvis," featuring the voice work of Matthew McConaughey as Elvis, and the dark, twisted, and fantastic horror/comedy "Swarm," which might not sit well with Beyonce fans. Additionally, they fulfill a Magic Megaphone request about Ted Danson, sample some exotic Mexican candy,

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