Nick D – Dan Fienberg, The Emmy Predictions and The Return of Slap Slapply!

Nick welcomes back Dan Fienberg, TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, for another wide-ranging TV chat. They break down the latest drama inside the Big Brother house, talk about the major cast shake-ups coming to Saturday Night Live, and review some big new releases: FX’s The […]

Nick D – Marnie Shure, Slap Bracelets, & A Somber Day

Nick begins with reflections on the date of September 4th, a bittersweet day marking both the passing of the legendary Roy Leonard and Nick’s own difficult exit from a certain radio station. He shares why those memories matter, how they shaped him, and the perspective he’s gained since.

Writer Marnie Shure […]

Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movie Reviews and, ‘Jaws’ is Back!

Nick teams up once again with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for a round of reviews, including Austin Butler’s wild crime thriller Caught Stealing, the dark comedy remake The Roses, Jane Levy’s heartfelt drama A Little Prayer, and the outrageous reboot of The Toxic Avenger.

Later, Esmeralda Leon joins […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk, and Janeane Garofalo as Monica Geller!??!?

Nick is joined once again by Hollywood Reporter TV critic Dan Fienberg for the latest on the chaos inside the Big Brother house. Dan also runs through reviews of new shows, including Long Story Short, an animated comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman; Netflix’s political thriller Hostage with Julie […]

Nick D – Jim Ryan, Music Talk, and Esma Explains It All

Nick opens with a push for movie fans to get back into theaters, especially to catch Spike Lee’s powerful new film Highest 2 Lowest. Music journalist Jim Ryan from Forbes then drops by to recap a run of standout shows, including Rod Stewart with Cheap Trick, Al Green with The […]

Nick D – Dan Feinberg, TV Talk, and Crazy CTA Stories

Nick is joined by Hollywood Reporter TV critic Dan Fienberg for a conversation about his site The Fien Print and the latest chaos in the Big Brother house. They cover the return of King of the Hill, what to expect from Wednesday Season 2, and the debut of FX’s Alien: […]

Nick D – Amy Guth, Social Media Quandaries, and Flashback Wrap-up

Nick catches up with filmmaker, podcaster, and journalist Amy Guth to hear about her latest projects and the behind-the-scenes grind of getting a movie made. They talk about the quirks of working in a foreign language, the translation tools that make it possible, and the challenge of posting exciting updates […]

Nick D – Bonus Episode: Live at Flashback Weekend

Recorded live at The Flashback Weekend Horror Convention, Nick and Esmeralda Leon bring the podcast to the stage at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. They kick things off with audience stories about the best horror movie jump scares—plus a few prize giveaways—and welcome Chicago’s own Svengoolie for a chat about his […]

Nick D – Remembering Ryno, Movie Reviews, and Flashback Weekend is Here!

Nick opens the show with a heartfelt tribute to Ryne Sandberg, honoring the legacy of the Hall of Famer and longtime Cubs icon, who passed away earlier this week. Sandberg’s impact on Chicago baseball is remembered with affection and admiration.

Then, Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy return to break down this […]

Nick D – Scream Queen: Danielle Harris, and A Flashback Weekend Preview

Nick sits down with horror icon Danielle Harris to talk all things Flashback Weekend. From her early days as a child actor in the “Halloween” franchise to her scene-stealing role in the “Hatchet” films, Danielle shares what it’s been like growing up in the genre and how she’s managed to […]

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