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Nick D – Marnie Shure from The Takeout & Creepy Actors Oct 18, 2022

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Nick is joined by Marnie Shure, Managing Editor of the food website “The Takeout,” as they discuss fast food breakfasts, the $28 Taco Bell lunch and they taste test some weird Halloween Candy (including Hot Dog flavored Candy Corn!). Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick answer some sibscriber mail, continue the Spooktacular celebration with Count Fartula, chat about creepy actors, and a Nick records a weird MegaPhone Message. Plus, Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke. [EP80]

Nick D – Movie Talk and The Spooktacular Continues Oct 14, 2022

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Nick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review the new black comedy “The Triangle of Sadness,” Cate Blanchett in what many are saying will be an Oscar winner: “Tar,” and the OUTSTANDING Irish tale “The Banshees of Inisherin” with the great Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell. They also talk about the 58^th Annual Chicago International Film Festival. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick continue the month-long Spooktacular as they visit with Count Fartula, and discuss really scary movies that aren’t horror films. Plus, they talk about the upcoming LIVE Nick D Podcast, taking place at Zanies comedy club in Rosemont on November 15th!

Nick D – TV Talk and Pumpkin Spice Mania!!! Oct 11, 2022

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Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter, and they talk about the incredibly funny episode of “Atlanta” that decimates Tyler Perry, the new ABC drama “Alaska Daily” with Hilary Swank, and a group of Halloween/Scary-type shows: “Werewolf By Night,” “Interview With a Vampire,” and “Let the Right One In.” Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick continue the Halloween/Spooktacular/October celebration with a HUGE pumpkin spice taste test (pumpkin spiced enhanced yogurt, ice cream, cereal, chopped salad and more are tasted), they also talk about the upcoming LIVE edition of this podcast at Zanies in Rosemont, and Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke.. [EP78]

Nick D – DAVID DASMALCHIAN & THE SPOOKTACULAR BEGINS Oct 07, 2022

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Nick pays tribute to film critic, scholar, activist and writer Sergio Mims, a dear friend and colleague who recently passed away. Then actor David Dastmalchian (star of Dune, The Flash, The Suicide Squad, Twin Peaks and more) talks about his love of horror and how it began (Oliver Reed in The Curse of the Werewolf!), the latest comic book adventures of his character “Count Crowley,” the making of Dune, his time spent in Chicago, and much more. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick begin the yearly Spooktacular by talking about Esma’s favorite zombie movies, getting a visit from the one and only Count Fartula, and learning about the term “spoopy,” which all the kids are using to describe things during Halloween time. [EP77]

Nick D – For The People! Oct 04, 2022

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In the latest “For the People” episode, Nick talks with The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, about student loan debt forgiveness, fixing the broken airline system (and some nightmare traveling stories and facts), Facebook scams, and Herb reviews the TV show “Evil” and its statire of the idiocy of TikTok. Then car expert Tom Appel, from Consumer Guide Automotive, joins Nick to discuss the history of the Station Wagon, the highlights of the Detroit Auto Show (including the unveiling of the last gas-powered Mustang), the joys of driving a muddy Raptor thru Palatine, and Hyundais are being stolen thanks to the unending idiocy of TikTok. And Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP76]

Nick D – Movie Reviews and Bad Spinoffs Sep 30, 2022

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Nick is joined by movie critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review the new western “Dead For a Dollar,” the first big-budge studio gay rom-com “Bros,” the fictionalized story of Marilyn Monroe “Blonde,” and Nick talks about how he almost threw his TV out the window while watching Rob Zombie’s wretched version of “The Munsters.” Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the upcoming LIVE version of The Nick D Podcast, which will happen on November 15ht at Zanies in Rosemont, Il (get your tickets now), and they discuss terrible TV and movie spinoffs and reboots (like the “Muppet Babies,” and the 9 different “Saved By The Bell” spinoffs). [EP75]

Nick D – The Manson Brothers Return! Sep 27, 2022

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Nick is joined once again by Stone and Skull: The Manson Brothers! They talk about killing zombies, wrestlers who crap their pants, Rowdy Roddy Piper’s bullet proof leatherjacket, the awesomeness of Svengoolie, and the joys of eating potted meat and deviled ham…and more. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick catch up on some subscriber emails and voicemails, talk about the 70s classic TV specials “Circus of the Stars,” and “Battle of the Network Stars” and get ready for their LIVE version of this podcast at Zanies in Rosemont. Plus, Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP74]

Nick D – Concert Talk and Banned Wedding Songs Sep 23, 2022

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Nick is joined by music journalist Jim Ryan from Forbes, to talk about the Boy George, Diana Ross and Sting concerts at Ravinia, Jim’s interviews with GWAR (they have a new whiskey!) and Marky Ramone (he has a new pasta sauce!), the Eric Clapton concert at the United Center, and the HUGE Smashing Pumpkins show at the Metro. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about their upcoming LIVE Nick D Podcast at Zanies in Rosemont, the unfair hatred of Supertramp, and banned wedding songs (including YMCA, The Cha-Cha Slide and We Are Family), and more! [EP73]

Nick D – Drive-In HorrorFest, TV Talk & Backstories to Songs Sep 20, 2022

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Nick is joined by Mike Kerz from The Midway Drive-In in Dixon, Illinois to talk about “Authentic Drive-Ins’ Horrorfest” happening across the country in October. And, TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter talks with Nick about last week’s Emmy Awards, the new reboot of “Quantum Leap,” the return of the best show on TV “Atlanta,” and Ken Burn’s latest PBS documentary “The US and The Holocaust.” Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick catch up on a few listener emails & voicemails, play around with Nick’s new toy (a megaphone!), and discuss some crazy backstories behind some popular songs. And Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke! [EP72]

Nick D – Worst Songs Ever & Movie Talk Sep 16, 2022

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Nick talks with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy about the great new horror film “Pearl,” Kevin Smith’s latest chapter of the New Jersey trilogy “Clerks III,” Jon Hamm as Fletch, and Viola Davis in the terrific new action film “The Woman King,” and a full report about movies from the Toronto Film Festival. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss the worst songs of all time, that sold millions of copies (“Don’t Worry Be Happy,” “Dancing on the Ceiling,” “Achy Breaky Heart” among others, are all included…and more) and talk more about their new law firm. [EP71]

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