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Nick D – Monica Eng, The Year in Food & Fight Club Meets R2D2

Nick welcomes Axios Chicago’s Monica Eng to the podcast to chat about a ton of interesting stuff, including Italian beef quiche; Chicago’s composting program; hot tub river rafting; the year in food 2023, and much more. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to give a Michael Bolton update, discuss how to […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV, Golden Globes & Weird Snacks

Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, to talk about the latest in television including: this season of “Fargo” with Jon Hamm, and the new season of “True Detective” with Jodie Foster. They also discuss the horrendous Golden Globes broadcast from this past […]

Nick D – The Best (and Worst) Movies of 2023

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to the podcast, to unveil their lists of the Best and Worst movies of 2023, and talk about the hits, the bombs, and the trends of a very unique year at the movies. From the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon to the cultural shifts, […]

Nick D – For The People: January 2024

In this engaging “For the People” episode, Nick catches up with The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum to unwrap the ins and outs of holiday gift returns, delve into the safety concerns surrounding “smart toys,” share eco-friendly tips for recycling old digital devices, and strategize financial planning for the upcoming 2024. Then, […]

Nick D – Jim Ryan, The Year in Music & Weird Streaming Services

Nick is joined by the renowned music journalist Jim Ryan to dive into the Best Music of 2023. They jam out to discussions about top albums from iconic bands like The Rolling Stones and Depeche Mode, as well as fresh tunes from The Revivalists and Inhaler, among others. They also […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg and The Best Television of 2023

Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg to the podcast to talk about The Best Television of 2023, which includes discussions about “Succession,” “Beef,” “The Bear,” “The Last of Us,” and more. Nick and Dan also remember the career and life of the incredible Andre Braugher from “Homicide: Life on the […]

Nick D – Lots of Movie Reviews & The Best Christmas Entertainment

Nick talks with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy about a bounty of new movies including, “Wonka,” “Poor Things,” “Ferrari,” “Maestro” and “The Iron Claw.” They also recap what happened at the 2023 Chicago Film Critics Awards. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to have some fun with their favorite […]

Nick D – Amy Guth’s Hollywood Adventures & Tootaloo To You!

Nick welcomes writer/producer/journalist/filmmaker Amy Guth (who is also the host of Crain’s Daily Gist podcast) to the podcast to talk about her latest adventures in L.A., how weird the holidays are out there, and she also talks about a project that imploded (thanks to a certain celebrity), the end […]

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