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Nick D – Bonus Fienberg and People are DUMB

In this episode we get a bonus visit from TV critic Dan Fienberg to talk about the just-announced Emmy nominations and predict some winners. Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about the upcoming Flashback Weekend Horror Convention where they w ill be hosting a LIVE episode of The Nick […]

Nick D – Monica Eng & Hidden Movie Messages

In this episode, journalist Monica Eng from Axios.com joins Nick to talk about the coolest dive bars in Chicago, where to get the best gyros, the retirement of the great media reporter Robert Feder, and the coolest adult playground in the city. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg TV Talk & High School Memories

Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to predict some of the Emmy nominations, and talk about Evil, The Bear, and how Nick is unbelievably sick of Stranger Things. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about celebrities that went to high school together, taste candy […]

Nick D – For the People

In this “For the People” episode Nick first talks with The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum about how you can opt out of people-search websites, the best deals on funerals, and how Nick D Podcast listeners/subscribers can have exclusive access to great services. Then Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins Nick […]

Nick D – Jim Ryan, Music Talk & Celebrity High School Buddies

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 […]

Nick D – TV Talk and Bad Guys Who Aren’t So Bad

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 […]

Nick D – Movie Talk and Great Fictional Characters

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 […]

Nick D – Dag Juhlin from Poi Dog Pondering & The Slugs

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 […]

Nick D – Rose Abdoo from “Gilmore Girls” & Best 90s Movie Songs

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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