Nick D Episodes

Nick D – Monica Eng, Words of Wisdom from Tony Fitzpatrick, & It’s Halloween!

Nick kicks things off with some exciting news about his brand-new book, “40 YEARS, 40 FILMS,” available from Eckhartz Press. Then he welcomes Monica Eng from Axios Chicago to discuss local stories like the 100-mile border rule, the Gregory Bovino hearing and its surprising outcome, and why grocery store tacos […]

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Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Weirdo Actors!

Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg back to the podcast for another round of smart, funny, and slightly unhinged TV talk. The two cover everything from Dan’s unwavering loyalty to The Simpsons to his unapologetic dislike of Seinfeld, plus a look at the latest SNL hosted by Sabrina Carpenter. Dan […]

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Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movie Reviews & CIFF Coverage

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for a special extended edition of their movie review segment, packed with more films than ever. The trio dives into an eclectic lineup of new releases, including Emma Stone’s wild new odyssey “Bugonia,” the Springsteen biopic “Deliver Me from Nowhere,” George […]

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Nick D – Jim Ryan, Music Talk and GWAR Rules!

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan from Forbes.com back to the show for a deep dive into music, madness, and metal. They preview this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and trade stories from Jim’s recent interviews with legends like Rob Halford of Judas Priest — including […]

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Nick D – Marnie Shure, Pumpkin Pop Tarts & Slap Slapply!

Nick welcomes food writer and horror enthusiast Marnie Shure back to the podcast to talk about the upcoming Mortified Chicago show, her latest horror exploits, and her recent pieces on The Disappointed Tourist exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Center. They also dig into Marnie’s hilarious take on the misuse of […]

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Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk & Remembering Tony Fitzpatrick

This week, Nick reflects on the passing of his dear friend Tony Fitzpatrick, beloved Chicago artist, actor, writer, and all-around creative force. Nick shares heartfelt stories about Tony’s incredible life, along with a memorable clip from Tony’s appearance on the podcast that perfectly captures his wit, passion, and humanity. A […]

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Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movie Reviews, and $20 Goth Smoothies

Nick reunites with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to catch up on Steve’s trip to Fantastic Fest, talk box office trends, and review new releases including Tron: Ares, The Kiss of the Spider Woman starring Jennifer Lopez, Roofman with Channing Tatum, and a heartfelt new documentary about John […]

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Nick D – For The People, Oct ’25

Monthly consumer and car talk you can use. First up, The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum on the home insurance crunch, the Trump Administration’s plan to weaken airline passenger protections, Delta’s head-scratching credit card policy, and Amazon’s 2.5 billion settlement over subscription “traps.”

Then Car Guy Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive reports […]

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Nick D – Dr. Keith Lipinski, Pro-Wrestling, and More Terrible Celebrity Side-Projects

Nick teams up with pro-wrestling expert Dr. Keith Lipinski from AAW Pro to break down the latest in the squared circle. Despite a wave of injuries to stars like Ospreay, Strickland, and Cole, AEW has been delivering strong shows and top-tier pay-per-views. They also talk about how the women are […]

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Nick D – Nell Minow, Movies, Politics, and…Slap Slapply!!!

Nick welcomes Nell Minow, The Movie Mom, back to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation covering politics in D.C., the Jimmy Kimmel First Amendment fight, and her reviews of the new documentary The Librarians, the horror film HIM, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest masterpiece One Battle After Another. She also […]

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