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Nick D – Amy Guth, Dating Geeks & Nick’s Film Club is Back Mar 22, 2024

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Nick makes a big announcement about “Classic Cinema’s Nick’s Pix,” his new film series, in which he will host a screening of a classic movie every month…get those tickets now! Nick is then joined by filmmaker/podcast host/writer Amy Guth, to discuss launching her brand-new podcast: “Words Matter w/Amy Guth”, her adventures in Seattle making her current movie, some crazy Hollywood stories, and the upcoming premieres of her film “Elvis of the Yukon” happening in New York and Las Vegas! Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about what it’s like to date a movie geek, saving TV episodes to watch with your significant other, the annoyances of Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Aniston, and they begin their taste-testing of some wonderful snacks from Ukraine. [EP230]

Nick D – The Movie Mom, The Grinch & 24 Hours of Top Chef Mar 19, 2024

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In this episode, the awesome and lovely Nell Minow is back to talk with Nick about a Lifetime Achievement Award she just received, which leads to an incredible conversation about corporate greed (including stories about how she took down Vince McMahon, and more) and her other life in that crazy world. She also talks about new books by filmmakers Edward Zwick and Barbra Streisand, seeing John Cena naked, the classic film “The Solid Gold Cadillac,” and the latest new movies. Another incredible visit with The Movie Mom! Then, Esmeralda Leon informs Nick that there is a 24-hr “Top Chef” Channel, which sparks a lively discussion about the best reality show of all time. They also talk about celebrity gossip, grant another listener’s “Magic Megaphone” request, and finish their culinary snack tour of France. [EP229]

Nick D – Movie Reviews and The Butt of Mexico Mar 15, 2024

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Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to the podcast to review the new movies “Love Lies Bleeding,” “Arthur the King,” and Michael Keaton’s latest “Knox Goes Away,” and Erik talks about his time at the recent SXSW Film Fest, where he saw movies like “Road House,” “Babes” and “The Fall Guy,” but spent most of his time waiting in lines for hours. Then, Esmeralda Leon drops by to chat about her recent trip to “The Butt of Mexico” where she encountered all kinds of lizards, mosquitos, scorpions and more. Nick and Esma also discuss 10 amazing facts about Mexico like: Mexico City is slowly sinking into the water, kids don’t get presents on Christmas there, and, it is home to the World’s Largest Tamale (which weighs over 150 lbs.) Plus, they taste test more Universal Yums snacks from France. [EP228]

Nick D – The Oscars, TV Talk & The Return of Slap Slapply Mar 12, 2024

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Nick breaks down the Oscars and gives his thoughts on the winners, the losers and the greatness of “Godzilla” FINALLY winning an Academy Award! Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg, from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, to talk about the Oscar telecast, the new “Good Wife” spinoff “Elsbeth,” the crazy Josh Brolin-hosted SNL, and a couple of new documentaries debuting at the SXSW Film Fest. Then, the famous British Bon Vivant Slap Slapply is back to host another round of “80s-90s Trivia Madness” to pit Nick and Esmeralda Leon against each other. Slap also tells incredible stories about stalking Esma, partying with El DeBarge (who he confuses with Rockwell), getting kitty litter air-dropped by UNICEF, finding out that 80s sensation Falco was actually French, and learning what the phrase “Too much groin to pull” really means. [EP227]

Nick D – Surge Pricing, Scorpions, and Airplane Mode Mar 08, 2024

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Nick welcomes the wonderful Marnie Shure, Managing Editor of The Takeout, to the podcast to talk about food related topics including: the item that chefs dread to add to their menus, chocolate chip ice cream is on the verge of extinction, Dave and Buster’s is being taken over by High-Fiving Bros, and Wendy’s idiotic idea of “Surge Pricing.” Plus, Nick gets a Horror Movie Report from Marnie, and they discuss the upcoming “Mortified” show taking place at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago. Then, Esmeraldo Leon and Nick talk about nightmare travel stories, deadly scorpions that have vendettas, enjoying a good red eye flight, and the hoax of “Airplane Mode.” The also continue their tasty snack journey through France. [EP226]

Nick D – ‘For The People’ March 2024 Mar 05, 2024

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In this “For The People” episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum to the podcast to answer some listener questions, and talk about buying auto insurance, how to start an emergency savings fund, the controlling of credit card interest rates, and, we ask: whatever happened to customer service? Then our Car Guy, Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins Nick to recap the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, and chat about the Dodge Hornet, the crazy ad for the 1974 Jeep CJ-5, Chinese carmakers sneaking into the US market, and how Tesla EV chargers are getting better. There is also another fun round of StarSpotter. It’s all “For The People.” [EP225]

Nick D – Dune: Part Two, Oscar Preview and Neck Tattoos Mar 01, 2024

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Nick talks with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy about the upcoming Oscar telecast and predictions of the winners, the terrific 3D movie fest happening at the Music Box Theatre, and they review the highly anticipated: “Dune: Part Two,” and Adam Sandler’s new sci-fi drama “Spaceman.” Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to listen to a very entertaining subscriber voicemail about crazy neighbors, eat some tasty French dark chocolate, and talk about some annoying celebrities, many of them with neck tattoos. [EP224]

Nick D – TV Talk and Classic Movies I’ve Never Seen Feb 27, 2024

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TV critic Dan Fienberg, from The Hollywood Reporter & The Fien Print, joins Nick to discuss Jon Stewart’s return to “The Daily Show;” the final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm;” FX’s new version of James Clavell’s “Shogun;” Dan’s “TV’s Top 5” podcast, and much more. Then, Nick and Esmeralda Leon talk about the idiocy of Criss Angel – Mindfreak; an obscure VH1 dating show called “The Pick-Up Artist;” and they talk about classic movies that many people haven’t actually seen like: “Casablanca,” “Gone With the Wind,” “Titanic,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (which Esma actually watched in her high school’s health class!) and more. They also agree that both “Top Gun” movies are awful, and have a rowdy discussion about that…and they taste test some French candy. [EP223]

Nick D – City Hall is Tense, Monica Eng Raps & Celebs We Hate Feb 23, 2024

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Nick welcomes Axios.com’s Monica Eng to the podcast to talk about some terrific Chicago-related topics including: the very tense atmosphere at City Hall, the future of Dollar Stores, the surprising quality of Aldi’s wine collection, Chicago’s always interesting rat problem, and the signature smell of our fine city…oh, and Monica raps!! Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about the list of celebrities that everyone hates (including Kim Kardashian, Shia LaBeouf and more), warm winter weather, Pete Davidson and his “Chaos Goblin Line Cook Energy,” and they continue their taste-tests of snacks from France. [EP222]

Nick D – Jim Ryan, Music Talk & Pick Me Energy Feb 20, 2024

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Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan to the podcast to talk about his interviews with musician Duff McKagan, and adult film star Jenna Jameson, and to review concert performances by Madonna, Buddy Guy, and Lemonheads. Nick and Jim also talk about the double standard applied to aging female rockers as opposed to aging male rockers, and the return of Creed!! Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss a list of Celebrities That Everyone Hates (like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristen Stewart and Anne Hathaway), the term “Pick Me Energy,” and why cherries are so important in France, as they taste test more French snacks. [EP221]

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