Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan to the podcast to talk about his recent interviews with The Black Crowes, Paula Poundstone, and Rick Astley. Jim also reviews some standout concerts, including performances by Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Frank Black, and Zakk Sabbath. Plus, they dive into the world of wrestling […]

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In this “For The People” episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, to answer consumer questions and discuss important updates, including changes for Tax Time, new breach data affecting credit freezes, MFA, and Pass Keys, and tips on how to get great Valentine’s Day flowers without overspending.

Then, Car […]

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In this jam-packed episode, Nick welcomes filmmaker Kyle Henry to discuss his new documentary Time Passages and how audiences can catch it at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago.

Then, film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy join the show to break down some of the standout films from the […]

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Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg back to the podcast to review new shows like The Couple Next Door and Paradise, along with a few standout documentaries from the Sundance Film Festival, including Predators, which dives into the TV show To Catch a Predator, and Pee-Wee As Himself, an exploration […]

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Nick welcomes “The Movie Mom” Nell Minow to the podcast to discuss the latest news from Washington, the freshly announced 2025 Oscar nominations, the streaming SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night 4-part special, and a look back at the Best Movies of 2024.

Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to dive deeper into […]

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Nick welcomes the incredible and legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky back to the podcast for another classic visit filled with unforgettable stories and engaging conversation. Tobo shares tales from his career, including a memorable moment with Robert Altman involving a bush, and talks about his latest projects, the joy of […]

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Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review the latest movie releases, including the real-life thriller September 5, the new adaptation of the classic monster tale Wolf Man, the urban comedy One of Them Days, and Netflix’s action-comedy Back in Action, marking the return of Cameron Diaz.

Then, […]

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Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to discuss the ongoing fire emergency in L.A. and review some new shows, including Going Dutch with Denis Leary, The Pitt starring Noah Wyle, Tim Allen’s sitcom Shifting Gears, and Netflix’s new western series American Primeval. They also chat about […]

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