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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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1:56:36

Nick D – 42 Balloons, James Beard Buzz, and the Curse...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/06/13

Nick kicks things off with Jack Godfrey, the creative force behind 42 Balloons—a musical inspired by the true story of Larry Walters, the guy who floated into the sky strapped to weather balloons. Now playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the show has been drawing buzz, and Jack shares how this wild tale took shape on stage. Then Monica Eng from Axios Chicago swings by with her usual eclectic mix of stories. From citywide protests to the red carpet at the James Beard Awards, she’s been everywhere

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1:38:38

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk, and That’s a Big Dog!!

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/06/10

TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter drops by to talk all things television with Nick, starting with their predictions for the Top Chef finale. Dan also recaps the highs and lows of the Tony Awards, breaks down CNN’s broadcast of Goodnight and Good Luck, and reviews the new wave of streaming content—including Netflix’s moody procedural Dept. Q, Amazon’s The Better Sister starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks, and Julianne Moore’s twisted turn in Netflix’s dark comedy Sirens. Later,

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1:59:27

Nick D – Drive-Ins, New Movie Reviews, and Celebrity...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/06/06

Nick kicks things off with Mike Kerz of Flashback Weekend and The Midway Drive-In to mark National Drive-In Day and explore the surprising opportunity for regular folks to own a piece of cinematic Americana. From midnight horror screenings to real estate with a screen, it’s a nostalgic look at the past—and maybe your future. Later, Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy drop by for another spirited round of movie reviews, this time clashing over Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme, the John Wick spinoff

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1:47:32

Nick D – For The People, June 2025

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/06/03

Nick kicks things off with Herb Weisbaum, aka The Consumerman, who breaks down the FTC's crackdown on hidden junk fees—what it means, how it works, and why it might finally spare you some surprise charges. They also dive into the sketchy world of overpriced solar installations and wrap with practical, money-saving travel tips for your summer plans. Later, Car Guy Tom Appel pulls up with tales of hybrid Toyotas, obscure concept cars inspired by butterflies, and a nostalgic look at the Super Jeep

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1:44:34

Nick D – Marnie Shure, Horror, Food, & The Karate Kid...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/05/30

Nick welcomes back food writer and horror aficionado Marnie Shure for a conversation that spans terrifying films, bizarre food trends, and the upcoming Mortified Live event she’s producing. From the online rabbit hole of “dinosaur eating” videos to the surprising joys of Lemonhead Ropes, Marnie shares her latest cultural obsessions—and issues a critical warning about one kitchen item you should never store near the stove.Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about the newly announced Karate Kid

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1:38:15

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk, and Quiz Time!

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/05/27

Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to unpack the season finale of Saturday Night Live, and break down the highs and lows of its 50th season. They also cover new episodes of Top Chef, Hacks, and dig into Amazon’s comedy Overcompensating, plus HBO’s original film Mountainhead starring Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, and Ramy Youssef. And yes, they try to make sense of the whole “Max is now HBOMax again” situation. Later, Esmeralda Leon returns for another pop culture

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1:52:24

Nick D – Erik & Steve, Movie Reviews, and Big Time...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/05/23

Nick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for reviews of the latest cinematic offerings, including Tom Cruise’s return in Mission: Impossible, the offbeat music doc Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted, the darkly comic Friendship, and a new installment of the ever-morbid Final Destination series. Later, Esmeralda Leon pops in for a spirited breakdown of some real-life Hollywood rivalries, debating whether to side with Alec Baldwin, Shia LaBeouf, or just back away from the mess

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1:37:35

Nick D – Jim Ryan, Esma, and The Rock and Roll Hall...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/05/20

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan for a chat about his recent interviews with Adam Duritz and the group MSSV, plus reviews of concerts by The Smithereens and a Talking Heads celebration screening of Stop Making Sense hosted by Jerry Harrison. Naturally, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame takes its usual beating, and the guys weigh in on the Breakfast Club reunion at C2E2. Later, Esmeralda Leon returns as she and Nick wrap up their takedown of bad TV shows based on movies and expose some of

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1:35:15

Nick D – Amy Guth, Italy, Canada, Tariffs? And More...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/05/16

Nick sits down with journalist and filmmaker Amy Guth to chat about her latest film and TV ventures taking her from Italy to Canada—assuming international tariffs don’t throw a wrench in the works. Amy also shares updates on her podcasting life, dives into the marketing world, and breaks down some surprising business headlines. Later, Esmeralda Leon drops by for a fun conversation about the snacks they can’t resist no matter the time or place, and a few hilariously absurd TV shows that somehow made

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1:46:55

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk, and Wait, That Show...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/05/13

TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter returns to break down the second-to-last episode of Saturday Night Live’s 50th season, the latest from Top Chef, and the return of Poker Face with Natasha Lyonne. He also weighs in on new releases like MurderBot and Duster, and shares thoughts on the quiet shutdown of Amazon’s Freevee. Later, Nick and Esmeralda Leon go down a 2017 rabbit hole and uncover a few truly baffling TV shows that somehow made it to air—yes, there was a Ferris Bueller

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1:41:30

Nick D – Nell Minow, Congress, and TV & Movie Moms

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/05/09

Nick sits down with The Movie Mom, Nell Minow, for a wide-ranging chat that covers everything from her recent congressional testimony to her film writing at RogerEbert.com. They dive into the buzz around Thunderbolts and Sorry, Baby, and she shares highlights from Ebert Fest 2025. Later, Esmeralda Leon drops in for a nostalgic trip back to the chaos of 2017—a year that delivered peak weirdness—and the two swap picks for their favorite movie and TV moms, just in time for Mother’s Day. [Ep 348]

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1:53:31

Nick D – For The People: May 2025

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/05/06

In this "For The People" special, Nick kicks things off with Consumerman Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, covering the return of student loan collections, the recent congressional moves on overdraft and credit card late fees, and some fresh credit card perks you might've missed. Herb also shares important health insurance updates and a few eye-opening AAA stories. Then, Car Guy Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive hops on to chat about tariffs (so many tariffs!), Jeff Bezos jumping into the

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1:45:47

Nick D – Monica Eng, Malört Candy, and the Weirdness...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/05/02

Nick welcomes the always-lovely Monica Eng from Axios Chicago to chat about a range of uniquely Chicago topics, including Aldi’s surprising fine-dining options, Potbelly stepping things up with their new prime rib sandwich, the controversial speed cameras on LSD, and the ever-present challenges (and horrors) of riding the CTA Red Line. They also dive into the bizarre world of Malört candy and share details about an upcoming Axios event featuring Maria Pappas and Lori Lightfoot.Later, Esmeralda

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1:29:18

Nick D – Dr. Keith Lipinski, Oh What a Mania! & Dumb...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/04/29

Nick welcomes Pro-Wrestling expert Dr. Keith Lipinski from AAW Pro to talk about this year's Wrestlemania—including the Cena-Cody match, the joy of watching Dominik Mysterio, Becky Lynch’s surprising heel turn, and Jay Uso making everyone Yeet! They also discuss the latest developments in AEW, preview the upcoming AAW Pro event, and explore the upcoming 90-minute TV special about the Von Erich family titled "Hollywood Demons."Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to catch up, chat about spring fever,

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1:56:57

Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movie Reviews & You Can’t...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/04/25

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review several new movies, including "The Accountant 2," "The Shrouds," "Cheech and Chong's Last Movie," "The Legend of Ochi," and more. They also share insights and highlights from the upcoming Chicago Critics Film Festival at The Music Box Theater during the first week of May. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss the highs and lows of video game adaptations in movies and TV, celebrate Andy Samberg's comedic brilliance in the

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1:50:15

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and What the Hell is a...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/04/22

Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to talk about the return of several high-profile MAX shows: The Rehearsal, The Last of Us, and Hacks. Dan also reviews new series including #1 Happy Family, Government Cheese, and the Red Sox docuseries The Clubhouse: A Year With The Red Sox.Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about some baffling modern Easter traditions, the new Cheech and Chong documentary, and another round of The Ultimate Pop Culture Quiz. This time, they

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1:42:05

Nick D – Jim Ryan, Jeff Bridges Rules and ‘Dice’ as...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/04/18

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan to talk about his recent interview with none other than Jeff Bridges—The Dude himself—and why Jim considers him the best actor on the planet. They also dive into some recent and classic concerts that Jim and/or Nick have attended, including Iggy Pop, Ratboys, Suzanne Vega, Daryl Hall, Heart, Cheap Trick, and more. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to recap her birthday night out (a show at The Hideout featuring Al Scorch), answer more questions from the

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1:36:42

Nick D – Marnie Shure, The Netflix Restaurant and...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/04/15

Nick welcomes food writer and editor Marnie Shure to talk about Taco Bell’s new experimental A.I. drive-thru, the most interesting dishes from Netflix’s new restaurant, and the unspoken etiquette of Costco self-checkout lanes. Marnie also delivers her monthly Horror Report and shares details about the upcoming Mortified Chicago event.Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for another round of The Ultimate Pop Culture Quiz, tackling questions about Fifty Shades of Grey, the infamous La La Land/ Moonlight

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1:46:51

Nick D – Erik & Steve, The CCFF, and Furby Autopsies

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/04/11

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to talk about the upcoming Chicago Critics Film Festival, returning to The Music Box Theatre this May. They also review the latest releases, including Drop, The Amateur, Sacramento, and Warfare.Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for another round of the Ultimate Pop Culture Quiz. They also swap stories about life in college dorms, reflect on the chaotic brilliance of Supermarket Sweep, and dive into the bizarre late-’90s trend of performing

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1:52:14

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, The White Lotus Finale, and...

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits ·

2025/04/08

Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to talk about the latest episodes of Top Chef and SNL, as well as the big season finale of The White Lotus. Dan also reviews several new shows, including MobLand with Tom Hardy and Helen Mirren, Your Friends and Neighbors starring Jon Hamm, The Studio with Seth Rogen, and the latest season of The Handmaid's Tale.Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss the frustrations of streaming service menu screens (stop autoplaying trailers!),

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