The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Movie Reviews & The Genius of “Adult Swim” Mar 03, 2023

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Nick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy in this episode to review “Creed III” and “Operation Fortune” while also discussing the upcoming Robert Zemeckis retrospective at The Music Box Theatre in Chicago. The retrospective will feature classics like “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?,” “Forrest Gump,” “Used Cars,” “Romancing the Stone,” the “Back to the Future” trilogy, and many more. Esmeralda Leon and Nick also fulfill another Magic Megaphone Request and reminisce about the beginnings of “Adult Swim” on The Cartoon Network, including shows like “Space Ghost: Coast to Coast,” “The Eric Andre Show,” and “Aqua Teen Hunger Force.” Additionally, they discuss the upcoming Nick D Podcast LIVE event at Zanies in Rosemont, featuring special guest star Rich “Svengoolie” Koz. [EP120]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg TV Talk & Scary Creatures Feb 28, 2023

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Nick is joined by Dan Fienberg, a TV critic from “The Hollywood Reporter” and “The Fien Print,” in this episode. They discuss the unusual L.A. weather, last week’s episode of SNL hosted by Woody Harrelson, the new Amazon Prime show “The Consultant” featuring Christoph Waltz, and the irrelevance of TV ratings, which no longer exist. Esmeralda Leon also shares her recent trip to Mexico, where she bravely faced scorpions, cockroaches, and frogs, and they also fulfill another Megaphone Message involving a man in the ladies’ room searching for a urinal. And of course, Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke. [EP119]

Nick D – Monica Eng’s New Book & Inventions That Changed The World Feb 24, 2023

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In a conversation with guest Monica Eng from axios.com, Nick delves into her fantastic new book, “Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites,” which uncovers the history and anecdotes behind some of Chicago’s finest cuisine. The book sheds light on intriguing questions such as the origins of the Jim Shoe, the creator of the Sweet Steak, the top spot for Tavern Style Pizza in the city, and the reasons for Malort’s popularity. Additionally, Monica shares information on an exciting slot-car racing venue located on the north side. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss the most transformative inventions of the past decade and reflect on their proud antisocial tendencies. [EP118]

Nick D – Marnie Shure from “The Takeout” Feb 21, 2023

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Nick is joined by Marnie Shure from “The Takeout” to discuss Krispy Kreme’s remarkable success in 2022 despite store shutdowns across the country where they sold over 1.63 BILLION donuts! They also explore McCheapest.com, a platform that tracks the prices of McDonald’s items across different regions, with the cost of a Big Mac in Massachusetts being $9. Additionally, they delve into scary movies and the upcoming Mortified Chicago event that centers around “Star Wars.” Esmeralda Leon and Nick fulfill another Magic Megaphone Message and talk about things that were once disliked but are now popular, including The Marx Bros’ “Duck Soup.” They also taste-test some unconventional flavors of Kit Kat bars, and Nick’s dad tells a joke. [EP117]

Nick D – Movie Reviews & For The Record Feb 17, 2023

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Nick is joined by movie critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review the new private-eye mystery “Marlowe,” with Liam Neeson; the Australian romance “Of An Age,” and the latest Marvel Universe adventure “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.” Then, British Bon Vivant, Slap Slapply (close friends with Tom Hush, Executive Producer of The Steve Cochran Show on WLS-AM) hosts another round of the game show “For The Record” in which Nick and Esmeralda Leon test their music knowledge, discover that Slap is actually a werewolf, remember the genius of the band Everclear, and battle for a prize that includes an evening with the ghost of Raquel Welch. It’s all very strange. [EP116]

Nick D – ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY Feb 14, 2023

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In this special “Anti-Valentine’s Day” episode, Nick visits with TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter, Dan Fienberg to talk about appropriate anti-valentine’s TV to watch, plus they discuss the Super Bowl commercials (most of them were bad) and half-time show (which was serviceable), and the new ABC show “Not Dead Yet,” and the sudden renaissance of the good network sit-com like: “Ghosts,” “Abbott Elementary,” “American Auto” and more. Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for the annual “Anti-Valentine’s Day” celebration with talk of horrible break-ups, bad relationships, and the best anti-valentines songs, movies and stories (it’s gets a little personal and intense…it’s awesome). Plus Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke to lighten things up! [EP115]

Nick D – Amy Guth on The Road Feb 10, 2023

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Nick is joined by writer/podcaster/filmmaker Amy Guth to talk about her cross country road trip to Seattle, her latest writing projects, the joys of Scottish TikTok, being ‘hotlined’ on the radio and the upcoming Nick D Podcast LIVE show at Zanies in Rosemont that she will be co-hosting. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss things that everyone used to hate, but they now love (like The Wizard of Oz, The Charlie Brown Christmas Special and The Big Lebowski), they grant another Magic Megaphone Message and eat some crazy Kit Kat bars, and more. [EP113]

Nick D – For the People Feb 07, 2023

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In this “For The People” episode, Nick talks with The Consumerman: Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, about the feds coming down on hidden fees (from places like TicketMaster, your cell phone company, hotels), being safe from buying flood-damaged used cars, some tax tips for 2023 and more. Then Car Guy Tom Appel, from Consumer Guide Automotive, joins Nick to preview the 2023 Chicago Auto Show (and why you should never expect the truth from an Auto Show Producer), talk about the end of Jaguar, the new 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray and what exactly is a kilowatt? And Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP113]

Nick D – M. Night Still Sucks & Fonzie’s Not Tough Feb 03, 2023

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Nick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to talk about the great Billy Wilder festival at The Music Box, and they review the new movies: “80 For Brady” a comedy about Tom Brady and some old ladies, the new horror/sci-fi satire from David Cronenberg’s son Brandon called “Infinity Pool,” and “Knock at the Cabin,” the latest train wreck from the M. Night Shayamalan. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about more TV characters that have completely changed (Fonzie used to be tough and Laverne and Shirley used to be sluts), they fulfill another Magic Megaphone Message (featuring a tribute to one of the funniest movies ever made) and they taste test some funky flavored Kit Kat bars. [EP112]

Nick D – Dmitry Samarov and Everyone Just Keeps Getting Dumber Jan 31, 2023

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Nick talks with artist/writer/podcaster/publisher/ex-cab driver Dmitry Samarov about his latest book “Paint-By-Numbers,” his upcoming art shows, the reviews he writes for the Chicago Reader, his horror movie podcast, and how he described 2020 as “the Best Pandemic Ever.” Then, Nick is joined by Esmeralda Leon to discuss the details of his latest Facebook prison sentence (it involves the very “sexy” aliens from John Carpenter’s “They Live”), fulfill the latest Magic Megaphone Message, taste test more weird Kit Kit bars, and discuss why so many people just keep getting dumber and dumber. And Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP111]

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