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Nick D – Barbieheimer & Jury Duty! Jul 21, 2023

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Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to discuss the big box office battle between Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” They also review both movies, and talk about the potential that both films have to make money, and get some big time Oscar love at the end of the year. They also talk about the new comedy “Theater Camp” and the domestic drama “Earth Mama.” Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to answer a couple of listener emails about Malort, the movie “Threads,” and Michael McDonald. They also cover more fast-food fiascos like Queso at Dairy Queen, coleslaw at Popeyes and chicken fries at Burger King. Plus, Esma talks about her recent, strange and interesting day of jury duty. [EP160]

Nick D – Flashback, Alan Howarth, and Too Much Cheese Jul 18, 2023

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Nick welcomes musician/sound designer/film composer Alan Howarth to the podcast, to talk about his upcoming appearance at The Flashback Weekend Horror Convention, and much more. Included in the great conversation, is his work with John Carpenter, his Academy Award winning sound design of such films as the “Star Trek” series, “The Hunt for Red October” & “Back to the Future,” his early days in 60’s bands like “The Tree Stumps” and “Braino” (the Pink Floyd of Cleveland!), and his thoughts on the metaphysical, the future, and technology. He also tells us what’s in store for everyone who checks out his immersive, LIVE concert at Flashback Weekend! Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss such varied topics as: jury duty, soul patches, Svengoolie, and bad fast-food items like Carl’s Jr.’s Chicken Stars and Burger King’s new cheeseburger that consists of nothing but a bun, and 20 slices of slightly melted American Cheese. And, Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke. [EP159]

Nick D – Amy Guth, “Black Ice,” & Keri is an Emmy Nominee! Jul 14, 2023

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Nick takes some special time to review, and focus on a great new documentary called “Black Ice,” which is about the systemic racism found in the sport of hockey. He then welcomes writer/producer/filmmaker/podcaster Amy Guth, from ‘Crain’s Chicago Business,’ to talk about her adventures in L.A. while producing her latest film, taking meetings, and staying in a vast variety of Airbnb’s. They also talk about concert crowds, laundromats, and the upcoming Chicago Jewish Book Festival. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about their families celebrating birthdays and anniversaries at the same time, Dungeons & Dragons, and feeling old. They also discuss Nicolas Cage being, well, Nicolas Cage, weird entertainment spin-offs, and the fact that Nick’s back porch tenant Keri Russell is now an Emmy Nominee!! [EP158]

Nick D – Emmy Nominations, Weird Crushes & Too Many Drunks Jul 11, 2023

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Nick talks to TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print about a few new shows, and the predictions for the Emmy Awards in many major categories. Will “Succession” and “The White Lotus” get tons of nominations is the drama category, even though both shows are comedies? And, most importantly, will Dan Radcliffe get nominated for playing Weird Al? Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick, as he tells her about his adventures navigating through all of the drunk idiots at the weekend’s Dave Matthews concerts, and the strange bus ride filled with crazy people. Then they talk about an 11-year-old girl who is in love with classic Yacht Rock God, Michael McDonald, which leads to a discussion about Nick and Esma’s very strange childhood celebrity crushes. And Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke. [EP157]

Nick D – Mission Impossible, Wham!, Threads is Weird Jul 07, 2023

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Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to talk about, and review some new movies including, a Netflix documentary about the 80s group Wham!, a raunchy comedy called “Joyride,” and the insane new “Mission: Impossible” film with Tom Cruise. They also talk about the 70mm Film Festival happening at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick also talk about the greatness of Wham!, the 4th of July, and peeing on the wall at Dave Matthews’ concerts. They also try to navigate the brand new ‘Twitter’ rival called ‘Threads,’ and discuss how the app has the unfortunate luck of sharing a name with one of the most horrifying movies ever made about nuclear fallout and the end of the world (which actually might be appropriate). They also, oddly, chat about how Steven Spielberg is responsible for the creation of the PG-13 movie rating. [EP156]

Nick D – “For The People” July Edition Jul 04, 2023

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In this “For the People” episode, Nick talks with Herb Weisbaum, The Consumerman, from Checkbook.org about the latest consumer issues including, the FTC suing Amazon and Publisher’s Clearing House, the skyrocketing problems of concert/event ticket scams, and the increase in electric vehicle issues. Then, Nick and Tom Appel, from Consumer Guide Automotive, talk about the return of Alfa Romeo, the dominance of Tesla in the world of charging stations, and the great new Honda Accord. They also talk about hilarious old car ads, including the most sexist ad ever for the 1967 Mercury Cougar and an ad for a car that cost $260. The 4th of July holiday is also covered by Nick and both guests, and Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke. [EP155]

Nick D – Marnie Shure, $63 Six-Packs, & Cookie Butter Jun 30, 2023

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Nick welcomes Marnie Shure from the food website The Takeout.com, to talk about
The Best & Worst Fast Food Items of 2023 so far, the new Netflix pop-up restaurant on L.A., Potbelly’s new Cookie Butter Milk Shake, and they look at the list of the top performing restaurant chains of the year. Plus, Nick and Marnie discuss the latest horror films they’ve seen from “DeadStream” to “Evil Dead Rise” to “Train to Busan,” and more. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the $63 six-pack of beer you can get at the NASCAR event this weekend, the Garbage concert that Esma saw at Northerly Island, and how the horrible/dangerous air quality has ruined every outdoor activity from the past week or so. Plus, hot wings, hot sauce. and spicy foods are discussed with surprising results.
[EP154]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV, NASCAR & Cool Neighborhoods Jun 27, 2023

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Nick chats with TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, about the Best Shows of 2023 (so far) including: “Happy Valley,” “I am a Virgo,” “Taste the Nation,” and “Dave.” They also talk about Nick’s hatred of “The Bear,” and the progress of the continuing writers’ strike. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss the further impending doom of that dreaded Chicago NASCAR event, the disappearance some great Chicago neighborhoods, weird (but great) TV shows like: “You Don’t Know Jack” with Paul Reubens, “She’s Crafty,” and “Junk Raiders” in which dumpster-divers design and build a new condo from scratch. And, Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke [EP153]

Nick D – Movies, Indiana Jones & Who’s Your Daddy? Jun 23, 2023

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Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review the latest summer releases, including: quirky director Wes Anderson’s latest, “Asteroid City;” the raunchy sex comedy, “No Hard Feelings” with Jennifer Lawrence; and the newest chapter in the Harrison Ford adventure series “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick relive a classic Dean Martin TV moment, talk about being shocked and/or surprised at weird concerts, and they remember some of the most offensively dumb reality shows of the 2000’s like, “The Swan,” “Mr. Personality”(with Monica Lewinsky), and “Who’s Your Daddy?” in which a group of men pretended to be a female contestant’s long, lost father in order to earn some money, and humiliate the woman. Yeah, classic television from none other than FOX. [EP152]

Nick D – Monica Eng, Malort on Tap, & The Screaming Guy Jun 20, 2023

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Nick welcomes writer Monica Eng from Axios Chicago, to talk about the recent Mayoral race, her book “Made In Chicago,” her recent trip to France where Chicago artist Robert Guinan is all the rage, a gelato shop in Lincoln Square that also performs side-show acts, and much more. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the upcoming NASCAR event that is going to cause nightmares throughout Chicago, they also discuss some truly awful game shows, and insane Japanese TV shows which include stunts like blowing off cannons in sleeping people’s bedrooms, and “The Screaming Man,” who jumps out from behind walls and screams at innocent bystanders. And, of course, Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke. [EP151]

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