Nick D Episodes

Nick D – Erik, Steve & The Movies, and Slap Slapply Returns!

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy back to the podcast to review the latest releases, including Michael, the new biopic about the King of Pop, which does not exactly impress, the strange music fantasy Mother Mary with Anne Hathaway, the black comedy Over Your Dead Body, and […]

Nick D – Jim Ryan, Music Talk and Couchella

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan from Forbes.com back to the podcast to talk about some of the concerts he’s been to and the artists he’s interviewed. They get into shows from Brigitte Calls Me Baby at Thalia Hall, Throwing Muses at SPACE in Evanston, Billy Ocean at Rivers Casino, […]

Nick D – Monica Eng, Axios Stories & Why Are You Too Sexy For Your Cat???

Nick welcomes Monica Eng to talk about a range of stories she’s been covering for Axios.com, including tipped minimum wage in Chicago, geriatric gymnastics, great happy hour deals around the city, the reopening of the beloved dance club Berlin, human composting, how to handle a flooded road, and more.

Later, Esmeralda […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Fast-Food Madness

Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter back to talk all things television. They catch up on the latest episodes of SNL and Top Chef, and dig into some of the newer shows Dan has reviewed, including the Malcolm in the Middle reunion, Dan Levy’s crime comedy […]

Nick D – Erik, Steve, New Movie Reviews & Classic One-Liners

Nick is back with fellow film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review a new round of movies, including the video game-inspired horror film Exit 8, another take on Hamlet, the reboot Faces of Death, and the rom-com You, Me & Tuscany. They also talk about the current box […]

Nick D – For The People, April 2026

Nick brings back The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum for a “For The People” installment, taking listener questions and digging through a few emails. Herb also breaks down some current scams targeting gig workers, shares timely tax tips, offers advice on avoiding fraud, and helps make sense of buying a new car […]

Nick D – Nell Minow, EbertFest & Easter Witches?

Nick welcomes “The Movie Mom” Nell Minow back to the podcast to talk about what’s happening in Washington DC, some movie news, and a preview of this year’s EbertFest, including special screenings and featured guests. They also get into the new film The Drama, the horror documentary 1000 Women in […]

Nick D – Marnie Shure, The Secrets of Soy Sauce & Elliott Gould is sexy!!

Nick is joined by food writer and horror fan Marnie Shure to talk food, movies, and a few unexpected topics along the way. Marnie kicks things off with her monthly Horror Report, where she and Nick get into Send Help and Undertone. From there, she shares some insight into what […]

Nick D – Erik, Steve, New Movie Reviews & Muppet Talk

Nick brings film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy back to the show to break down a batch of new movies, including They Will Kill You, Forbidden Fruits, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, and another fashion documentary, Marc By Sofia. Erik also shares a few highlights […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk & Buy a Bidet…Now

Nick welcomes Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter back to talk through a busy stretch of TV. They get into the Oscar telecast, the latest SNL with Harry Styles hosting, and the debut of “SNL UK.” Dan also previews a few upcoming documentaries, including one about Rod Serling, and weighs […]

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