The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Thanksgiving Weirdness Nov 26, 2024

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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 talks about discovering The Sopranos (she’s all about Furio!) and explores why some people, not from California, become die-hard Raiders fans. They wrap up the episode by finishing their snack-tasting journey through Italy. [Ep301]

Nick D – Episode #300 w/ SVENGOOLIE! Nov 22, 2024

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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 their years in the broadcast industry. It’s a truly special interview with a legend, a hero, and a true gentleman.

Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to reminisce about how long they’ve worked together and play back some heartfelt (and hilarious) voicemails from well-wishers celebrating 300 episodes. They also get hilariously sidetracked chatting about being dumb DJs, poetry nobody remembers, and how Esma originally wanted to be a pediatrician—until a sign in her high school math room inspired her to pursue a career in radio.

It’s all part of the special celebration of 300 episodes of The Nick D Podcast! [Ep300]

Nick D – Marnie Shure, Thanksgiving Flavored Food & Interchangeable White Guys Nov 19, 2024

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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 Channel, her love of Jonny Lee Miller, the unfortunate sitcoms of Chuck Lorre, and the classic TV trope of “The Interchangeable White Guy.” They also taste another delicious snack from Italy! [Ep299]

Nick D – Monica Eng, Michigan is Bogarting Our Weed, and Strange Eating Habits Nov 15, 2024

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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 stores sometimes make up their own rules, and the return of see-through glass cooler doors at Walgreens. They also continue their Italian snack taste test! [Ep298]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Rearranging The Frunchroom Nov 12, 2024

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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 so awesome. They also discuss the correct way to pronounce “prosciutto” (hint: just watch The Sopranos). Finally, they wrap up with a taste test of another delicious snack from Italy. [Ep297]

Nick D – Erik, Steve & New Movie Reviews and The Dollar Tree Rules Nov 08, 2024

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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. They also dive into why The Dollar Tree might just be the greatest place on earth. To top it off, Nick and Esma taste test some delicious snacks from Italy. [Ep296]

Nick D – For The People, Nov. 2024 Nov 05, 2024

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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 story on the anticipated 2027 Scouts, review the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and take a nostalgic look at classic car ads for the 1976 Gremlin and the 1975 Chevy Nova. The episode wraps up with a fun round of #Starspotter and #MysteryShow. [Ep295]

Nick D – Amy Guth Gets a Fat Lip, and Clowns Play Poker Nov 01, 2024

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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 makes for an expensive knick-knack, and the disturbing fact that people are still wearing Crocs and UGGs. They also taste a delicious pistachio snack from Italy. [Ep294]

Nick D – The Movie Mom, Politics and One Big-Ass Truffle! Oct 29, 2024

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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 there—because they don’t have a delivery room. They also discuss the Big-Ass truffle grown in Italy and how much it was worth… shocking! [Ep293]

Nick D – Movie Reviews, CIFF, and Kevin Bacon’s See-Thru Wiener Oct 25, 2024

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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 traumatized Esma thanks to the multiple appearances of Kevin Bacon’s see-through wiener. They also take a quick culinary trip around Italy and taste a couple of cool snacks. [Ep292]

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