Nick and guest Jim Ryan, music journalist from Forbes, Daily Herald, and Chicago Now review some concerts and talk about a few of Jim’s favorite interviews with the likes of Brian May (Queen), Micky Dolenz (The Monkeys), Rich and Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes), and more! Later, Esmeralda Leon and […]

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Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to talk about the new Maya Rudolph comedy “Loot,” the Chicago based restaurant drama “The Bear,” and they reminisce about the good old days of the Big Fall TV Preview! Then Esmeralda Leon stops by to talk about […]

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Film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy join Nick to review “Elvis”(terrible), “The Black Phone” (fair), and “Beavis and Butthead Do the Universe” (really good). Then Esmeralda Leon stops by to talk with Nick about favorite fictional characters, the cleanliness of public restrooms, and they taste test Brach’s Thanksgiving Dinner […]

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Nick talks with musician Dag Juhlin about his work with bands, The Slugs, Poi Dog Pondering, and Sunshine Boys, his history with music, podcasts, TV, voice-overs, and more. Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk more about 90’s movie songs, scary and gross food facts, and they taste test Barf […]

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Nick is joined by actress Rose Abdoo from the great shows “Gilmore Girls,” “Hacks” and more. They talk about her career and her years working in Chicago on stage, and with The Second City. Then Esmeralda Leon visits for a discussion about the best 90’s movie songs, terrifying facts about […]

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Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter to talk about the season finale of “Barry,” the new Jeff Bridges show “The Old Man,” some great documentaries and much more. Then Esmeralda Leon stops by to talk about scary bathroom stories, TV theme songs sung by […]

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Nick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review the latest dinosaur adventure “Jurassic World: Dominion” and the new Adam Sandler basketball movie “Hustle,” plus the incredible box office numbers of “Top Gun: Maverick.” Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about some great old-school Chicago restaurants […]

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In this “For The People” episode, Nick and The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum discuss saving money at the pump, dealing with the hectic travel season, and avoiding crazy robocalls. Then Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins Nick to talk about car-related issues and stories, including addendum sticker price rip-offs and […]

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Nick talks with AAW Pro wrestling’s Dr. Keith Lipinski about AEW’s last PPV, WWE’s next PPV, and some of the latest wrestling news. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick are joined by British game show host Slap Slapply for another round of “For the Record” music trivia. Put on your music […]

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Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to talk about the new season of “Stranger Things,” the continuing greatness of Bill Hader’s “Barry,” the departure of four SNL cast members, and more. Then Esmeralda Leon chats with Nick about really terrible 70s board games (BIGFOOT […]

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