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Nick D – TV talk, Those Funny Little People and John Tesh in Not Dead Oct 22, 2024

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Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg to the podcast to chat about the recent season finale of *Big Brother* and much more. Dan also reviews *George and Mandy’s First Marriage* on CBS, Reba McEntire’s new sitcom *Happy’s Place*, HBO’s new anthology series *It’s Florida, Man*, and *Hysteria!* on Peacock.

Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss good and bad weddings (mostly bad), the bizarre and terrifying phenomenon of *Those Funny Little People* who used to perform at weddings, and the time Esma met John Tesh—whom Nick mistakenly thought was dead. They also wrap up their Korean snack box with some gum and tasty chocolate wafers. [Ep291]

Nick D – Marnie Shure, Food, Horror & Humid Vampires Oct 18, 2024

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Nick welcomes food writer and horror fan Marnie Shure to the podcast to discuss the upcoming “Mortified” event at The Music Box Theatre, the *Halloween* movie franchise, and some food stories, including California’s new regulations on food labels, the oddity of McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac, the trend of “Fridgescaping,” and the latest M&M flavor rankings.

Later, Esmeralda Leon teaches Nick about the fabulous Spanish term “tocaya,” and they chat about Gene Hackman being grumpy, vampires avoiding humidity, and why people should just leave Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder alone. They also taste test some incredibly tasty buttery pretzels from Korea. [Ep290]

Nick D – Jim Ryan, Concerts, Interviews Spoiler Alerts!! Oct 15, 2024

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Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan to the podcast to talk about some of the concerts he’s seen recently, including GWAR, Public Enemy, and Slayer at Riotfest; ELO at the United Center; Crowded House at Ravinia; and Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band in New Lenox. Jim also shares his interview with the co-founder of Riotfest, discussing the festival’s move from Douglass Park to Bridgeview and then back again. They also chat about the pros and cons of The Salt Shed concert venue.

Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss the movie *Blink Twice*, pop culture moments that haven’t aged well, and a strange Stanley Kubrick documentary that Esma watched on Tubi. They also continue their culinary adventure by taste-testing another snack from Korea. [Ep289]

Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movies and That Aged Poorly! Oct 11, 2024

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Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to the podcast to discuss the box office failure of the new *Joker* movie and review several new films, including *Piece By Piece*, the dreadful horror sequel *Terrifier 3*, and *The Apprentice*, a film starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump in New York.

Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about the beauty of never making weekend plans and reflect on pop culture that has aged very poorly, such as Long Duk Dong from *Sixteen Candles*, *The Cosby Show*, ridiculously oversized jeans, and the movie *American Beauty*. They also continue their culinary journey by taste-testing a snack from Korea. [Ep287]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and The Return of Count Fartula Oct 08, 2024

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Nick talks with TV critic Dan Fienberg from *The Hollywood Reporter* about the latest episodes of *Big Brother*, the career of John Amos, and Dan’s reviews of several new shows, including *The Franchise* on HBO, FX’s *Grotesquerie* with Niecy Nash, *Nobody Wants This* with Kristen Bell, and a new Beatles documentary. They also discuss the start of the historic 50th season of *Saturday Night Live*.

Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to usher in Spooky Season with the return of Count Fartula, the Silver Shamrock Halloween theme, and other Halloween favorites. They chat about celebrities who hate their own work and celebrate the fact that Gary Busey is now on Instagram and does Cameo videos! Plus, they taste test a ramen noodle product that requires a lot of action! [Ep287]

Nick D – Monica Eng, The $10 Strawberry, and Punching Gene Hackman Oct 04, 2024

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Nick welcomes Monica Eng from Axios.com to discuss some of the stories she’s currently covering, including Next Restaurant’s recreation of Charlie Trotter’s classic menu, the buzz around the $10 strawberry from Whole Foods, Chicago’s most annoying intersections, potential natural disasters that could strike the area, and the need for ShotSpotter technology in the city.

Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about submarine movies featuring scenes where Gene Hackman gets punched. They also finish their quiz about Korea, fulfill a Magic Megaphone request, and taste test a unique snack. Plus, they dive into some details about a classic haunted house in Chicago. [Ep286]

Nick D – For The People, October 2024 Oct 01, 2024

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In this “For The People” episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, to discuss a variety of consumer issues and stories, including why Americans pay more for prescription drugs than anywhere else, CarShield’s $10 million settlement over advertising charges, and some big news for planning your vacations.

Then, Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins Nick to talk about the curious case of Chinese Chevys in Mexico, the best time to buy a used EV, and why the Hyundai Hybrid is currently a great value car. They also take a nostalgic look back at the hilarious ad for the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon. Plus, they round off the episode with another edition of StarSpotter and Mystery Show. [Ep285]

Nick D – Erik, Steve, Esma, and What the Hell is ‘Megalopolis??? Sep 27, 2024

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Nick welcomes movie critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to the podcast to review the new movies The Wild Robot and A Different Man, and dive into a lengthy discussion about Francis Ford Coppola’s completely insane epic, Megalopolis. Steve also shares stories from his recent trip to Austin, where he attended Fantastic Fest, a film festival filled with sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and other strange and wonderful movies.

Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to be quizzed about Korea, the latest region from which they received snacks through Universal Yums. They also chat about the end of summer, the beginning of fall, hayrides, pumpkin patches, and even the arrival of early Christmas decorations. [Ep284]

Nick D – Dan Feinberg, TV Talk and Nourishing Hope Sep 24, 2024

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TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter joins Nick to discuss last week’s Emmy Awards ceremony, the latest episodes of Big Brother, and the new Batman spin-off, The Penguin starring Colin Farrell. Dan also reviews the new version of Matlock with Kathy Bates, the educational series Brilliant Minds, and the latest Netflix/Ryan Murphy crime drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.

Later, Esmeralda Leon tells Nick all about Nourishing Hope, a wonderful organization where she has been volunteering that provides food and other vital services to those in need. They also chat about some great Korean food (including some incredible corn dogs) and taste test churros from the region. [Ep283]

Nick D – Nell Minow, Mad Magazine and Remote Droppers Sep 20, 2024

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Nick welcomes Nell Minow, The Movie Mom, back to the podcast to discuss new movies including *Wolfs*, *My Old Ass*, *Beetlejuice Beetlejuice*, and *Transformers One*. They also delve into politics, the latest presidential debates, and a fascinating MAD Magazine museum exhibit, among other topics.

Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to wrap up their taste test of African snacks. They chat about people with “fragile eco-systems” and share stories about their favorite “Remote Droppers” — movies like *Hackers* and *My Cousin Vinny* that they can’t resist watching whenever they’re on TV. [Ep282]

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