Nick D Podcast

Nick reflects on the recent passing of several celebrities, including 2 legends, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, before film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy return to talk movies. They break down the latest box office numbers and review a batch of new releases, including the long-awaited Looney Tunes comedy Coyote vs. Acme, Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars, and the creepy new horror movies It Ends and Buddy, about a Barney-like kids TV character who starts killing kids.

Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick make their weekend plans and wrap up their wonderfully weird conversation about celebrity phobias. This time, it's Khloé Kardashian's fear of belly buttons, followed by the discovery of exactly what anatidaephobia is. Here's a hint: it involves ducks. [Ep 486]

Nick welcomes TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter Dan Fienberg back to the podcast. Nick and Dan discuss the latest developments in the Big Brother house, including one of the best moves a houseguest has ever made, and CBS's insistence on jamming "Big Brother Unlocked" down our collective throats. Then, Dan reviews HBO's new superhero comedy "Lanterns," discusses the best TV Teen Dramas of all time, this summer's TV Beauties and Bores, and the life and career of Hayden Panettiere. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about their weekends, and dive deep into the weird world of celebrities and their exotic pets. Included in the conversation are Nicolas Cage's octopus, Reese Witherspoon's donkeys, and Elvis Presley's chimp. Pay attention...because there is also a quiz. [Ep 485]