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 […]

Nick D – Marnie Shure, Feeling Old & Flashback Weekend is Coming!

Nick previews all the bloody fun coming to the Flashback Weekend Horror Convention, including a special live taping of this podcast with Esmeralda Leon, special guests Svengoolie and actress Dee Wallace (yes, the mom from E.T.), and the chance for fans to be part of the action. It’s happening soon, […]

Nick D – Dan Fienberg, BB27, The Emmy Nominations & The Glory Days of VH1

Nick is joined by Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter for a sharp, funny breakdown of the new season of Big Brother and the cast of lovable idiots already making a mess of things. They also dig into the 2025 Emmy nominations, calling out the most satisfying nods and baffling […]

Nick D – Erik, Steve, The New Movies & Causing Some Van Damage!”

Nick, Erik Childress, and Steve Prokopy break down a packed lineup of new releases, starting with Ari Aster’s eerie pandemic thriller Eddington. They also unpack the murky identity crisis of the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot, dissect the twisted charm of the rom-com satire Oh, Hi!, and […]

Nick D – Mike Kerz, Flashback Weekend, & Support Local Businesses!

With the annual Flashback Weekend Horror Convention just around the corner, Nick welcomes Mike Kerz—the man behind the madness—for a look at how this beloved event began and how it’s grown into a horror fan’s dream. From humble roots to a stacked lineup featuring Robert Englund, Dee Wallace, Joe Dante, […]

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