Caffeinated Comics – The Year in Toys with Michael Crawford

In the midst of layoffs from one of the biggest American toy companies, Jon discusses what went right this year with Captain Toy himself! Michael Crawford runs down his personal Top 10 of 2023, how inflation and experience shapes a collection, and why Mezco is taking up so much of his time. […]

That Show – 20 Years of Kenan!

Nick celebrates 20 years of Kenan Thompson, who holds the record for longest tenured SNL cast member of all time. You will hear about Thompson’s early life and career, his time performing on Nickelodeon kid’s shows, his own sit-com, movies, and his 20 seasons on “Saturday Night Live.” You’ll learn […]

Jackalope Tales – The 27 Club

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS A TRIGGER WARNING. Robert Johnson and The Big Six: Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, and Kurt Cobain. Also, shout-outs to those who made it a smidge past 27, or barely to. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental […]

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 […]

The Wine Makers – Pam Strayer, Slow Wine

When Orson Welles famously slurred “We will sell no wine before its time,” he must have been talking about Slow Wine! The Slow Food Movement began 35 years ago, to celebrate local and traditional, to be thoughtful about where food comes from and how it was farmed—to be the opposite […]

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 […]

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