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The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Award-Winning, longtime Chicago radio personality Nick Digilio hosts this pop culture/entertainment podcast, featuring interviews, movie reviews and much more. Tuesdays & Fridays on the Radio Misfits Podcast Network

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The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Dr. Keith Lipinski, Oh What a Mania! & Dumb Celebrity Quotes 1:29:18

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Nick welcomes Pro-Wrestling expert Dr. Keith Lipinski from AAW Pro to talk about this year’s Wrestlemania—including the Cena-Cody match, the joy of watching Dominik Mysterio, Becky Lynch’s surprising heel turn, and Jay Uso making everyone Yeet! They also discuss the latest developments in AEW, preview the upcoming AAW Pro event, and explore the upcoming 90-minute TV special about the Von Erich family titled “Hollywood Demons.” Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to catch up, chat about spring fever, and share their mutual dislike for summer camp. They also dive into some truly memorable celebrity quotes, including unforgettable gems from Sylvester Stallone, Brooke Shields, and Sarah Jessica Parker. [Ep 344]…

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Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movie Reviews & You Can’t Replace Van Damme! 1:56:57

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Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review several new movies, including “The Accountant 2,” “The Shrouds,” “Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie,” “The Legend of Ochi,” and more. They also share insights and highlights from the upcoming Chicago Critics Film Festival at The Music Box Theater during the first week of May. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss the highs and lows of video game adaptations in movies and TV, celebrate Andy Samberg’s comedic brilliance in the underappreciated classic “Hot Rod,” and tackle rumors about a possible “Bloodsport” remake—both firmly agreeing that Jean-Claude Van Damme is truly irreplaceable. [Ep 344]…

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Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and What the Hell is a Squishmallow? 1:50:15

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Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to talk about the return of several high-profile MAX shows: The Rehearsal, The Last of Us, and Hacks. Dan also reviews new series including #1 Happy Family, Government Cheese, and the Red Sox docuseries The Clubhouse: A Year With The Red Sox. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about some baffling modern Easter traditions, the new Cheech and Chong documentary, and another round of The Ultimate Pop Culture Quiz. This time, they try to figure out what exactly a Squishmallow is, and tackle the very serious cultural question: Is Pete Davidson hot? [Ep 343]…

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Jim Ryan, Jeff Bridges Rules and ‘Dice’ as Cousin Vinny 1:42:05

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Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan to talk about his recent interview with none other than Jeff Bridges—The Dude himself—and why Jim considers him the best actor on the planet. They also dive into some recent and classic concerts that Jim and/or Nick have attended, including Iggy Pop, Ratboys, Suzanne Vega, Daryl Hall, Heart, Cheap Trick, and more. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to recap her birthday night out (a show at The Hideout featuring Al Scorch), answer more questions from the Ultimate Pop Culture Quiz, and react to some surprising behind-the-scenes Hollywood trivia—like the fact that Beverly Hills Cop was originally written for Sylvester Stallone, and My Cousin Vinny was first pitched to Andrew “Dice” Clay. Whoah! [Ep 342]…

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Nick D – Marnie Shure, The Netflix Restaurant and Where’s Richard Hatch?? 1:36:42

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Nick welcomes food writer and editor Marnie Shure to talk about Taco Bell’s new experimental A.I. drive-thru, the most interesting dishes from Netflix’s new restaurant, and the unspoken etiquette of Costco self-checkout lanes. Marnie also delivers her monthly Horror Report and shares details about the upcoming Mortified Chicago event. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for another round of The Ultimate Pop Culture Quiz, tackling questions about Fifty Shades of Grey, the infamous La La Land/ Moonlight Oscars mix-up, and some of reality TV’s biggest lies. They also take a moment to ask: what ever happened to Richard Hatch? [Ep 341]…

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Nick D – Erik & Steve, The CCFF, and Furby Autopsies 1:46:51

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Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to talk about the upcoming Chicago Critics Film Festival, returning to The Music Box Theatre this May. They also review the latest releases, including Drop, The Amateur, Sacramento, and Warfare. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for another round of the Ultimate Pop Culture Quiz. They also swap stories about life in college dorms, reflect on the chaotic brilliance of Supermarket Sweep, and dive into the bizarre late-’90s trend of performing autopsies on Furbys. [Ep 340]…

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Nick D – Dan Fienberg, The White Lotus Finale, and Boy Bands Rule 1:52:14

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Nick welcomes TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter to talk about the latest episodes of Top Chef and SNL, as well as the big season finale of The White Lotus. Dan also reviews several new shows, including MobLand with Tom Hardy and Helen Mirren, Your Friends and Neighbors starring Jon Hamm, The Studio with Seth Rogen, and the latest season of The Handmaid’s Tale. Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss the frustrations of streaming service menu screens (stop autoplaying trailers!), the eerie warning sirens going off in Nick’s neighborhood, the greatest Boy Bands of the 90s, and they continue The Giant Pop Culture Trivia Quiz. [Ep 339]…

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Amy Guth, Berlin in March, and Pivot! 1:45:58

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Nick welcomes journalist, podcaster, and filmmaker Amy Guth to talk about her latest behind-the-scenes movie work, her illuminating trip to Berlin for a major film festival, what it’s like to cover the news under the current administration, and why she’s excited to start working on a creepy new TV series in Canada. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about the very subtle—but real—differences between Jason Statham and Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, the hypnotic appeal of Buc-ee’s roadside stores, the many bizarre versions of “The Macarena,” and why it’s impossible to move a couch without referencing Friends. [Ep 338]…

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Nick D – For The People, April 2025 1:49:17

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In this “For The People” episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum to the podcast to warn listeners about the latest bogus texts about unpaid toll fees, and discuss how A.I. and algorithms are controlling our financial fates more than ever. They also explore how to effectively deal with household pests and find a trustworthy exterminator, along with the latest tips on saving money on prescription drugs. Then, Car Guy Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins Nick to share some nightmare moving stories, talk about the absurd auto-industry tariffs imposed by the current administration, and weigh in on whether Dodge is a broken car brand. They also discuss how to wrap a Cybertruck and take a look back at birds featured in classic car ads. Finally, rounds of #StarSpotter and #MysteryShow close out this information-packed episode. [Ep 337]…

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Nick D – Erik & Steve, Movie Reviews & We Love the 80s! 1:50:38

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Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to the podcast to chat about the upcoming Chicago Critics Film Festival and review the latest releases, including “A Working Man” with Jason Statham, the horror/comedy “Death of a Unicorn” with Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, and the Steve Coogan-led animal comedy “The Penguin Lessons.” Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick dive back into The Ultimate Pop Culture Quiz with questions about Michael Jackson, the Rubik’s Cube, leg warmers, and more. They also take a moment to refute the wild claim made by the new Jason Statham movie suggesting that you can easily buy large quantities of Russian meth at a dive bar in Joliet. Spoiler alert: You can’t. [Ep 336]…

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Remembering New Coke 1:49:44

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Dan Fienberg, TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter, joins Nick to talk about the current season of Top Chef in Canada (a nod to Dan’s Canadian roots), the upcoming season of The White Lotus, and to review several new shows and documentaries including Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, Long Bright River, and Happy Face starring Dennis Quaid. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick continue The Great Pop Culture Quiz with a round of questions focused on that fabulous decade—the 1980s. They also discuss the unexpected acting career of Curt Smith from Tears for Fears (yes, he appeared on Psych), and they look back on the marketing disaster that was New Coke. [Ep 335]…

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Nick D – Nell Minow, Movie Talk, and Yoda is An Ass 1:49:55

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Nick welcomes The Movie Mom, Nell Minow, to discuss what’s happening in Washington, D.C., the annual Women’s Writers Week at RogerEbert.com, and her latest movie reviews, including Dog Man and Black Bag. They also reflect on milestone anniversaries in their careers as film critics in 2025. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick dive into Disney movies and the trend of unnecessary live-action remakes (the new Snow White is an abomination), reminisce about the music they loved as teenagers, and debate whether Yoda from Star Wars is actually kind of an ass. Plus, The Great Pop Culture Quiz kicks off as Nick puts Esma’s knowledge to the test. [Ep 334)…

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Jim Ryan, Music Talk & Special Guest Lauren LoGiudice 1:41:36

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Nick welcomes fellow Radio Misfits podcast host Lauren LoGiudice to talk about her comedy, her podcast, and her upcoming live variety show at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago. Then, music journalist Jim Ryan joins the conversation to share stories from his interviews with Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith, Mitch Ryder, and Jason Narducy. Jim also reviews recent concerts, including pro-wrestler Chris Jericho covering post-makeup KISS songs, as well as performances by George Clinton, Buddy Guy, and more. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick reflect on St. Patrick’s Day and wrap up their discussion on bizarre words like wabbit, xertz, and absquatulate. [Ep 333]…

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Erik & Steve, Movie Reviews, SXSW, and Really Weird Words 1:42:06

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Nick shares details about his upcoming book, 40 Years 40 Films, a celebration of his four decades as a professional movie critic. Film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy join the podcast to review new releases, including the spy thriller Black Bag and the dark comedies Opus and Novocaine. Erik also reports back from the 2025 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, where he caught some of the most talked-about films. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick answer a listener email, chat about food shows, and explore some of the weirdest words in the English language—like bumfuzzle, taradiddle, and bumbershoot. [Ep332]…

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

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Nick D – Dan Fienberg, A New Book, and Eating Sandwiches With MTV Stars 1:49:28

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