In this engaging “For the People” episode, Nick catches up with The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum to unwrap the ins and outs of holiday gift returns, delve into the safety concerns surrounding “smart toys,” share eco-friendly tips for recycling old digital devices, and strategize financial planning for the upcoming 2024. Then, […]

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Nick is joined by the renowned music journalist Jim Ryan to dive into the Best Music of 2023. They jam out to discussions about top albums from iconic bands like The Rolling Stones and Depeche Mode, as well as fresh tunes from The Revivalists and Inhaler, among others. They also […]

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Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg to the podcast to talk about The Best Television of 2023, which includes discussions about “Succession,” “Beef,” “The Bear,” “The Last of Us,” and more. Nick and Dan also remember the career and life of the incredible Andre Braugher from “Homicide: Life on the […]

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Nick talks with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy about a bounty of new movies including, “Wonka,” “Poor Things,” “Ferrari,” “Maestro” and “The Iron Claw.” They also recap what happened at the 2023 Chicago Film Critics Awards. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to have some fun with their favorite […]

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Nick welcomes writer/producer/journalist/filmmaker Amy Guth (who is also the host of Crain’s Daily Gist podcast) to the podcast to talk about her latest adventures in L.A., how weird the holidays are out there, and she also talks about a project that imploded (thanks to a certain celebrity), the end […]

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Nick welcomes Chicago Tribune Film critic Michael Phillips to the podcast for the very first time. They discuss Michael’s beginnings as a writer, his time reviewing theater in other cities, and his current role as film critic for the Tribune. Nick and Michael also talk about how “Star Wars” changed […]

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Nick is joined by the TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, Dan Fienberg, to talk about the latest TV news, the new BritBox series, “Archie,” which is all about Cary Grant, the new heist series from Hulu called “Culprits,” and the great Norman Lear is remembered, […]

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It is the 200th episode of The Nick D Podcast, and Nick celebrates by looking back at many past episodes, and playing some memorable interviews from guests like actors Stephen Tobolowsky, Leo Rossi, Malcolm Danare, and David Dastmalchian. Also featured, are interview clips from singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega, writer/director Laura Moss, […]

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In this “For The People” episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum to the podcast. to discuss the dangers of water beads and how to keep your family and children safe. They also talk about how to safely shop online during the holidays, where to find a reputable roofer, and […]

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Nick welcomes the terrific Monica Eng, from Axios.com, to the podcast. They discuss many of the subjects she is covering at Axios Chicago including: the migrant situation, Ed Burke’s penchant for swag, Maria Pappas’ impressive collection of Christmas trees from around the world, a very cool new Asian Food Court […]

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