Nick D Episodes

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, 2025’s Best TV So Far, and 3-D Creepy Kids

TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter returns to break down the best shows of 2025 so far—yes, we’re already halfway through the year—and to share thoughts on Netflix’s unsettling new drama The Waterfront, featuring a seriously creepy Topher Grace. Nick and Dan also dig into the Top Chef […]

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Nick D – Movie Reviews, Cars Go Vrooom!, and Big Talking Heads

Nick brings back film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to tear into the newest movie releases—some hits, a lot of misses. Pixar’s Elio gets a once-over, 28 Years Later tries to keep the horror flame alive, and Bride Hard with Rebel Wilson lands with a thud. They also offer […]

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Nick D – Jim Ryan, A Tribute to Two Legends, and The Rock Schneider???

Nick teams up with Forbes music writer Jim Ryan to honor two towering figures lost last week: funk pioneer Sly Stone and Beach Boys genius Brian Wilson. Jim shares memories of past interviews with Norman Greenbaum, Jerry Harrison, and Steve Stevens, and breaks down two very different concert experiences—Wayne Newton […]

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Nick D – 42 Balloons, James Beard Buzz, and the Curse of the Hot Butt

Nick kicks things off with Jack Godfrey, the creative force behind 42 Balloons—a musical inspired by the true story of Larry Walters, the guy who floated into the sky strapped to weather balloons. Now playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the show has been drawing buzz, and […]

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Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk, and That’s a Big Dog!!

TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter drops by to talk all things television with Nick, starting with their predictions for the Top Chef finale. Dan also recaps the highs and lows of the Tony Awards, breaks down CNN’s broadcast of

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Nick D – Drive-Ins, New Movie Reviews, and Celebrity Doppelgangers

Nick kicks things off with Mike Kerz of Flashback Weekend and The Midway Drive-In to mark National Drive-In Day and explore the surprising opportunity for regular folks to own a piece of cinematic Americana. From midnight horror screenings to real estate with a screen, it’s a nostalgic look at […]

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Nick D – For The People, June 2025

Nick kicks things off with Herb Weisbaum, aka The Consumerman, who breaks down the FTC’s crackdown on hidden junk fees—what it means, how it works, and why it might finally spare you some surprise charges. They also dive into the sketchy world of overpriced solar installations and […]

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Nick D – Marnie Shure, Horror, Food, & The Karate Kid Universe

Nick welcomes back food writer and horror aficionado Marnie Shure for a conversation that spans terrifying films, bizarre food trends, and the upcoming Mortified Live event she’s producing. From the online rabbit hole of “dinosaur eating” videos to the surprising joys of Lemonhead Ropes, Marnie shares her […]

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Nick D – Erik & Steve, Movie Reviews, and Big Time Hollywood Beefs

Nick is joined by film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for reviews of the latest cinematic offerings, including Tom Cruise’s return in Mission: Impossible, the offbeat music doc Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted, the darkly comic Friendship, and a new installment […]

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