The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Blade Runner in Concert & Chicago Movies Feb 16, 2024

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Nick takes some time to review a couple of new movies: “Madame Web” & “Bob Marley: One Love” (here’s a preview: they’re both bad). Then, he chats with the Executive Director of The Chicago Philharmonic, Terell Johnson. Nick and Terell talk about the incredible work that Terell has been doing with that organization, some great shows from the past, and they preview the amazing “Blade Runner In Concert” event, which features a full orchestra accompanying a screening of the classic film. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick play back a listener voicemail, fulfill a Magic Megaphone request, and Nick recaps his fun visit to The Chicago Auto Show. They also talk about great Chicago movies, and begin their snack-tasting adventure through Poland with some Garlic Aioli Chips and a Raspberry Filled Cake. [EP220]

Nick D – TV Talk and the Joys of Morning Zoo Radio Feb 13, 2024

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Nick welcomes back to the podcast, Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, to talk all about television, including “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” the terrible choices SNL has been making lately, and the increasing annoyance of streaming with ads (and a rant from Nick about Netflix sending expensive swag packages to any idiot with a social media account, thus raising their monthly subscription fees). Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the Super Bowl and the commercials, which leads to an all-out blast of a discussion about the sublime of idiocy of “The Morning Zoos” of radio, complete with wacky sidekicks (there’s gotta be a guy named ‘Toad’ out there), prank phone calls, and farting sound effects….YEAH MAN! And, they finish their taste-test snack tour of Poland. [EP219]

Nick D – The Movie Mom Returns & Skating on Thin Ice Feb 09, 2024

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Nick is reunited with one of his favorite people ever: the great Nell Minow. The Movie Mom returns for an absolutely wonderful and fun talk about the best and worst movies of 2023, the upcoming Oscars, her legendary father Newton (including an incredible Barack & Michelle story), and they discuss some terrific underloved romantic films. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to fulfill a Magic Megaphone request about skating on thin ice, and talk about Super Sunday, the Auto Show & the weird traffic employee dinner party they throw annually, and the pleasures of doing radio remotes with uninterested crowds and stupid prizes. Plus, they continue their taste testing of Polish snack delights. [EP218]

Nick D – For The People: February 2024 Feb 06, 2024

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In this “For The People” episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum to the podcast. The contributor to Checkbook.org and consumer activist, talks with Nick about what to expect from your tax returns this year, a new rule to limit excessive overdraft fees, how to shop for a gym membership, and how to audit your digital subscriptions. Then, car guy Tom Appel, publisher of “Consumer Guide Automotive,” joins Nick to chat about the Tesla charging stations disaster, a classic 1982 car ad from Cadillac, the forgotten concept of the Toyota Pod, and they do another hilarious round of “StarSpotter” and “Mystery Show.” All of this, while saving you tons of money. [EP217]

Nick D – The Sundance Film Festival and Drink The Juice!!! Feb 02, 2024

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Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy, fresh from their visit to The 40^th Annual Sundance Film Festival, to discuss the best and worst movies they saw at the fest, and when the public will get a chance see them. Nick and the guys also review the terrible new action movie/spy farce “Argylle,” and the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop,” which is about the recording of the all-star classic “We Are the World.” Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick continue their culinary snack tour of Poland, and chat about more beloved celebrities, which includes stories about Esma being in an elevator with Paul Rudd, Dolly Parton’s weird love interests in bad movies, and you will also discover why you MUST “drink the juice!!!” [EP216]

Nick D – Esma, Oscar Talk, and Celebrities Everyone Loves Jan 30, 2024

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Nick talks about the Oscar nominations in a special extended segment that covers the snubs, the surprises, the weird choices, his predictions (and personal choices), and much more. He also reads the fun reactions from nominees like Paul Giamatti, Martin Scorsese, Emily Blunt, Jodie Foster, Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, among others. Oscar time is here….time to complain, laugh, celebrate and get angry (it happens every year). Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick chat about old Nickleodeon kids shows, celebrites that everyone loves (like Alan Rickman, Mr. Rogers and Betty White to name a few), and they continue their taste-testing of Polish snacks with some lemon cookies and some paprika flavored peanuts. [EP215]

Nick D – Amy Guth, The Rat Hole & Polish Snacks Jan 26, 2024

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Nick is joined by brilliant, hilarious and entertaining podcaster/filmmaker/journalist Amy Guth to talk about her latest adventures in Hollywood, discovering things on TikTok that actually aren’t stupid, the delightful process of scouting cool locations for movies, spreadsheeting your life, and, they talk about the times when Amy had to navigate the early days of social media and technology in journalism. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick chat about the latest internet/social media craze: The Rat Hole in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood (or is it a Frog Hole?), and they remember Chance The Snapper, an alligator who was trapped in Humboldt Park in 2019. Nick and Esma also begin their snack tour of Poland by sampling some scary monster chips, and a marshmallowy chocolate candy bar. [Ep214]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, Great TV, & Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions Jan 23, 2024

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Nick welcomes TV critic from The Holly wood Reporter and The Fien Print, Dan Fienberg to the podcast to talk about the Emmys, the finales of a couple of terrific (and strange) shows, the new mini-series about Sam Spade starring Clive Owen and much more. Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about having witty retorts, some classic Mad Magazine features and artists, and the unique snacks of Spain as they continue their fun taste tests. [Ep213]

Nick D – Stephen Tobolowsky, Amazing Stories, and Dog Poop Jan 19, 2024

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Nick welcomes the incredible actor and amazing storyteller Stephen Tobolowsky back to the podcast to chat about his upcoming appearance in Chicago to celebrate the movie “Groundhog Day” (in which he plays Needlenose Ned Ryerson!) and the great Harold Ramis. Tobo also remembers the legendary Norman Lear with personal stories about working with the television icon (including an absolutely beautiful story about spending a very special Yom Kippur with Norman) and how his work, along with Ramis’, changed the entertainment world as we know it. Stephen also has time to talk about working with Christopher Nolan, getting kneed in the nuts by Bridget Fonda, and playing “Porn Clerk” opposite O.J. Simpson. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick have fun talking about dogs, dog-poop bag dispensers, feeding pets, and how being cold in Chicago is actually no big deal. [Ep212]

Nick D – Marnie Shure, Stanley Cups, and Chilly Willy Has a Problem Jan 16, 2024

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Nick chats with Marnie Shure from the food website “The Takeout,”. They dive into the discontinuation of some awesome gum and the mystery of blurry Sweetheart Candies. They also tackle the Worst Grocery Products of 2023 and Nick finally figures out what these Stanley Cup things are (hint: they’re not about the NHL). Next, Esmeralda Leon joins the fun, taste-testing her way through Spain with Nick. They also laugh at the sheer silliness in the world and discuss cartoon character Chilly Willy’s scary, intense obsession with pancakes. [Ep211]

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