Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Remembering James Van Der Beek

Nick welcomes Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter back to talk TV, starting with how the Olympics were covered and whether it actually worked. Dan runs through a stack of new shows, including Netflix’s animated comedy “Strip Law,” the return of Scrubs, the Irish mystery comedy How to Get to […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and More Celebrity Pranksters

Nick welcomes Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter back for another wide-ranging TV catch-up. They talk about how Ashley Padilla and Jane Wickline stole the show on the latest SNL, why the new version of The Muppet Show works so well, and take a moment to remember the recently lost […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Crazy Casting

Nick catches up with Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter for another round of TV talk, starting with a few standout documentaries from Sundance and the latest run of SNL episodes. From there, Dan digs into a busy slate of new shows, including Memory of a Killer starring Patrick Dempsey, […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, Golden Globes Wrap-Up & Slap Slapply Returns

Nick catches up with Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to break down the Golden Globe Awards while they are still fresh. They talk through the winners and losers, how the broadcast actually played, and what worked and didn’t with host Nikki Glaser. It’s a straight-shooting reaction to an awards […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, The Best Television of 2025 & Slap Slapply Returns!

Nick welcomes Hollywood Reporter TV critic Dan Fienberg back for a packed conversation that jumps from recent SNL episodes to the new documentary “Breakdown: 1975,” along with a thoughtful look at the long, influential career of Rob Reiner. Dan also unveils his picks for the Best Television of 2025, spotlighting […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk, and The Mysteries of Radiators

Nick brings Hollywood Reporter TV critic Dan Fienberg back for a fresh round of TV talk, starting with the latest SNL episodes and the unexpected charm of “Pluribus.” Dan runs through his newest reviews, including the Netflix western “The Abandons” with Gillian Anderson and the HBO Max hockey drama and […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk, and Don’t Ruin the Turkey!

Nick shares more about the celebrations planned for his new book, “40 Years, 40 Films,” and how listeners can snag copies before the holidays. TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter drops by with sharp takes on recent SNL episodes, the Eddie Murphy documentary “Being Eddie,” the newest season […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Nourishing Hope

Nick welcomes Dan Fienberg, TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter, back to the podcast for another round of sharp television talk. They dive into the most recent Saturday Night Live episodes and the latest TV news before Dan reviews several new releases, including Vince Gilligan’s sci-fi comedy “Pluribus” starring Rhea […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Weirdo Actors!

Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg back to the podcast for another round of smart, funny, and slightly unhinged TV talk. The two cover everything from Dan’s unwavering loyalty to The Simpsons to his unapologetic dislike of Seinfeld, plus a look at the latest SNL hosted by Sabrina Carpenter. Dan […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk & Remembering Tony Fitzpatrick

This week, Nick reflects on the passing of his dear friend Tony Fitzpatrick, beloved Chicago artist, actor, writer, and all-around creative force. Nick shares heartfelt stories about Tony’s incredible life, along with a memorable clip from Tony’s appearance on the podcast that perfectly captures his wit, passion, and humanity. A […]

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