The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Marnie Shure from “The Takeout” Nov 18, 2022

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Nick talks with Managing Editor of the food website ‘The Takeout’ about managing giant Thanksgiving get-togethers, eating the classic “Green Stuff” for the holidays, proper behavior in a grocery store, and they also do a taste test: Haribo Gummis vs. Albanese Gummis…and much more. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the very successful Nick D Podcast LIVE show at Zanies and how it will now be a MONTHLY event starting in January 2023, they do a new Megaphone Message and end up talking about the great John Mahoney, and more. [EP90]

Nick D – LIVE from Zanies! Nov 16, 2022

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A bonus episode! Nick and Esme recorded LIVE at Zanies on November 15th, 2022 with special guest Tony Fitzpatrick! [EP89]

Nick D – Dana DeLorenzo returns!!! Nov 15, 2022

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The terrific and hilarious actress (and Nick’s future ex-wife) Dana DeLorenzo (star of “Ash Vs. Evil Dead) returns to the podcast to discuss her childhood performances, how her parents thought her younger brother was deaf because Dana never stopped talking, her very first celebrity impression, her new movie, and Nick and Dana’s new idea for a smash show that they will perform and produce. It’s always special when Dana shows up….and this is no exception. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about crazy true facts, fulfill a “Megaphone Message,” and Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP88]

Nick D – Black Panther Returns and More Insane Weddings Nov 11, 2022

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Nick is joined by movie critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to talk about the new movies including the long-awaited follow up to “Black Panther” Marvel’s “Wakanda Forever,” an incredible father/daughter memory movie called “Aftersun” and the latest from the director of “Birdman” and “The Revenant” called “Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths.” Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick chat about more wacky weddings (including bad theme weddings like Star Wars and Ren Faire), weird events, and the upcoming LIVE Nick D Podcast show happening at Zanies in Rosemont! [EP87]

Nick D – TV Talk & Weird Weddings Nov 08, 2022

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Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to talk about the new Phil Spector documentary on Showtime, the new season of “The White Lotus” on HBO, the last episodes leading up to the series finale of the best show on TV “Atlanta,” and they do a deep dive into all five episodes of the new season of SNL so far. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick chat about some of the craziest and weirdest stuff ever done at weddings, the upcoming LIVE Nick D Podcast at Zanies in Rosemont, and more…And Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke. [EP86]

Nick D – The Mysterious Jason Skaggs & Iceland Adventures Nov 04, 2022

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Nick chats with the great Jason Skaggs: commercial writer/producer, voice-over artist, musician, composer & creator of ALL of the Nick D Podcast theme songs, music bumps, jingles, audio bits and more. They talk about his history in the business, from the early days thru the years at WGN-AM, until now. We also hear a lot of his incredibly weird, funny and award-winning work from over the years. The Skaggs mysteries are solved in a really terrific interview. You can meet Skaggs at Zanies in Rosemont on November 15^th for The Nick D Podcast LIVE event, where he will be performing many of his themes and songs on stage! Then Esmeralda Leon is back from Iceland! Nick and Esma discuss the wedding she attended, and her adventures in Reykjavik and beyond (and the upcoming live event in Rosemont)!! [EP85]

Nick D – For the People Nov 01, 2022

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It’s a “For the People” episode in which Nick is joined by Consumerman Herb Weisbaum, who talks about “shrinkflation,” the latest in student loan forgiveness, a “Geek Squad” fishing scam and…Herb stars in a new horror film called “Zombiegeddon” (not joking). Then Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive chats with Nick about the cool cars of 1912, the mysterious allure of the LeBaron, learning to drive stick in a Pinto and a Porche, and the latest in weird sitcoms and old western TV shows. And Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke. [EP84]

Nick D – Movie Talk and The End of the Scares Oct 28, 2022

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Nick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to talk about the best, the worst and everything in between from the 58^th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, and more. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick wrap up the year’s Spooktacular with more creepy stories, a weird Megaphone Message request, and a discussion of Halloween movies that aren’t too scary for wimps, plus they talk about the upcoming Nick D Podcast LIVE event happening at Zanies Comedy Club on Tuesday, November 15th! [EP83]

Nick D – TV Talk & More Creepy Celebrities Oct 25, 2022

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Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, and they talk about Trevor Noah’s run on “The Daily Show,” the passing of character actor/comedy icon Leslie Jordan, the new Guillermo del Toro anthology horror series “Cabinet of Curiosities,” and the new sci-fi show “The Peripheral” with Chloe Grace Moretz. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick catch up on some listener emails/voicemails, record another hilarious “Megaphone Message,” discover more scary screaming sound FX (and get reunited with the original effect!) and talk about creepy Jack Nicholson and the terrifying Cenobites from “Hellraiser.” The upcoming LIVE Nick D Podcast at Zanies in Rosemont on Tuesday, November 15th is discussed (get your tickets now!), and Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke. [EP82]

Nick D – The Official Spooktacular! Oct 21, 2022

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It’s the Nick D Halloween Spooktacular, with scary stories and a full review of “Halloween Ends” (Nick did NOT hate it at all). Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for a rundown of the most popular Halloween Costumes of 2022, the Top 5 Horror Films of All Time, Esma’s scary childhood memories of Bolingbrook (yes, Old Chicago is mentioned) and they play some Scary Sounds to find a replacement for the classic Screaming Guy sound effect, plus a new “Megaphone Message” from a listener…and much more! [EP81]

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