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Nick D – Episode 100!!! A Celebration! Dec 23, 2022

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It’s the 100^th episode of The Nick D Podcast, and Nick and Esmeralda Leon celebrate this milestone by listening to some voicemails left by past guests and contributors, telling fun stories about the journey, and playing back interview highlights from several past episodes including appearances by: David Dastmalchian (DUNE), Alex Winter (BILL AND TED), PJ Soles (HALLOWEEN), Stephen Tobolowsky (GROUNDHOG DAY), Svengoolie Rich Koz, Nick’s Future Ex-Wife Dana DeLorenzo (ASH V. EVIL DEAD), Rose Abdoo (GILMORE GIRLS), the great singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega, and more! A great look back at 100 shows. [EP100]

Nick D – Actress/Sobriety Coach Tara Handron & More Crazy Candies Dec 20, 2022

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Nick is joined by Tara Handron from Unity Health Care in Washington DC to talk about her acting career (Nick directed her in a show years ago), her road to sobriety, helping others, and about her one woman show “Drunk With Hope.” Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the giant Indian at 63rd and Pulaski, taking a “schwig” from someone’s drink, having a love life without agents, do a Megaphone Message, and taste some more Japanese candies…and Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP99]

Nick D – Amy Guth & Romance Tips from Celebs Dec 16, 2022

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Nick is joined by the multi-talented Amy Guth to talk about her career as a reporter, writing screenplays, contacting the writer of “Rambo,” the wonderful world of swearing like a truck driver, and much more. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss the incredibly weird romantic tips from celebrities (Kristen Stewart thinks it’s sexy to not shower for a few days, and you won’t believe what Michael Douglas thinks is a good pick-up line), honor another Megaphone Message, taste more Japanese snacks, and unveil the identity of the Special Guest at upcoming The Nick D Podcast LIVE! event. [EP98]

Nick D – Golden Globes & TV Talk and Past Words of the Year Dec 13, 2022

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Nick is joined by TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter Dan Fienberg to talk about the Steve Martin/Martin Short SNL, the big finale of The White Lotus, the nominations for the Golden Globe Awards and more. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss Words of the Year from the past, fulfill another Magic Megaphone Message, discover an awesome meerkat named Alexander, and taste test some crazy Japanese snacks. They also talk about the next Nick D Podcast LIVE event at Zanies in January…and Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP97]

Nick D – Movie Reviews & The Word of the Year Dec 09, 2022

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Nick is joined by movie critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to talk about the Christmas events at The Music Box Theatre, the upcoming Chicago Film Critics Awards and review “Giullermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio,” the tragic true love story “Spoiler Alert,” and the new drama from the director of “American Beauty”: “Empire of Light.” Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the Oxford Word of the Year, fulfill another Megaphone Message (involving a big mystery, the band U2, and the sitcom “Three’s Company”), they talk about the next Nick D Podcast LIVE at Zanies in Rosemont on January 17th, and taste test more crazy snacks from Japan. [EP96]

Nick D – “For The People” with Herb and Tom Dec 06, 2022

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In the latest “For The People” episode, Nick is joined by The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum to talk about holiday shopping tips, the ‘buy now – pay later’ debt traps, the surprising return fees that are charged by many retailers, and supermarket digital discrimination. Then, Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive chats with Nick about car stories, including a look at the 2022 LA Auto Show (featuring the VinFast cars where you can lease a battery?!), a look at back at the Mercury XM (where you could keep a woman in the trunk), the difference between a fuel damper and a ‘Johnson Rod’, and Tom continues his obsession with old TV shows….and Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP95]

Nick D – The Return of Slap Slapply & FOR THE RECORD Dec 02, 2022

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Nick and Esmeralda Leon are joined by the famous British Quiz Show Host Slap Slapply (good friend of Tom Hush, Executive Producer of The Steve Cochran Show on WLS-AM 890 Chicago) to talk about his wedding, the current state of England, and the World Cup…and have another round of the music trivia game “For The Record.” Then, Esma and Nick talk about serving celebrities at restaurants, they answer some listener/subscriber emails (Nick is reminded of the many celebrity impressions that he does), fulfill a Magic Megaphone Message and taste test more crazy food from Japan. [EP94]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg TV Talk & More Food Fun Nov 29, 2022

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Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg, from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, to talk about the INCREDIBLE western series with Emily Blunt “The English,” the new Addams Family offshoot “Wednesday,” the new HBO documentary “Shaq,” the latest episodes of the terrific HBO series “The White Lotus,” and much more. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick fulfill another Magic Megaphone Message, chat more about sneaky food marketing, and taste test some very strange food from Japan…and, Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP93]

Nick D – Big Holiday Movie Reviews & Food Secrets Nov 25, 2022

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Nick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review some big holiday releases including: Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans;” the sequel to the mystery/comedy “Knives Out,” “Glass Onion;” and the new lovers-on-the-run cannibal horror movie “Bones and All,” and more. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about tricky food marketing, the wild lawless days of working at McDonalds (and the secret menu-item monstrosities Nick and his friends created in the back while chomping on McRibs) and they taste test some more snacks directly from Japan….and more! [EP92]

Nick D – Jim Ryan Music Talk & Japanese Taste Tests Nov 22, 2022

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Nick is joined by music journalist Jim Ryan, from Forbes and The Daily Herald to talk about the interviews Jim did with Roger Taylor from Queen, Nick Mason from Pink Floyd and Jim Kerr from Simple Minds. They also talk about the Johnny Depp/Jeff Beck concert, The B52s show at the Chicago Theater, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and much more. Then Esmeralda Leon chats with Nick about Catholic weddings, food marketing ploys, and they taste test some crazy Japanese snack foods….and Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP90]

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