Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNick D – Jim Ryan, The Year in Music and Juan Gabriel is a Legend
Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan from Forbes back for a wide-ranging look at a year filled with memorable shows and standout conversations. Jim talks about recent concerts that left an impress…
Published on 8 hours ago
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 th…
Published on 3 days, 8 hours ago
Nick D – Erik, Steve and Extended Movie Reviews
Nick teams up with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy for an expanded round of movie talk as the year end release rush hits full speed. They dig into a packed slate that includes the newes…
Published on 1 week ago
Nick D – Marnie Shure, Holiday Foods and Weird Christmas Traditions
Nick welcomes writer Marnie Shure for a wide-ranging conversation that blends upcoming live storytelling, food obsession, and a touch of seasonal chaos. Marnie talks about the next Mortified show com…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
Nick D – Monica Eng, Axios News, and National Stretching Day
Nick welcomes Axios Chicago’s Monica Eng for a rundown of the stories she has been digging into lately, starting with the city budget and the complicated process required to get it passed. She also h…
Published on 2 weeks ago
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 revi…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movie Reviews and Crazy Christmas Trees
Nick brings film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy back for a run through several major new releases, including James L. Brooks’ comedy drama “Ella McCay,” the animated sequel “Zootopia 2,” th…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Nick D – For The People, Dec 2025
Nick brings back Consumerman Herb Weisbaum for a fresh round of listener questions and a rundown of holiday-season consumer traps. They dig into how many so-called sale prices are nothing more than f…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Nick D – Stephen Tobolowsky is Back, and Nightmare Black Friday Stories
Nick welcomes back the always delightful Stephen Tobolowsky, who slips right into the conversation like he never left. They trade memories about the moviegoing rituals they shared as kids, revisit hi…
Published on 4 weeks ago
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…
Published on 1 month ago