Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNick D – Marnie Shure, Pumpkin Pop Tarts & Slap Slapply!
Nick welcomes food writer and horror enthusiast Marnie Shure back to the podcast to talk about the upcoming Mortified Chicago show, her latest horror exploits, and her recent pieces on The Disappoint…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
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 incredibl…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movie Reviews, and $20 Goth Smoothies
Nick reunites with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to catch up on Steve’s trip to Fantastic Fest, talk box office trends, and review new releases including Tron: Ares, The Kiss of the S…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Nick D – For The People, Oct ’25
Monthly consumer and car talk you can use. First up, The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum on the home insurance crunch, the Trump Administration’s plan to weaken airline passenger protections, Delta’s head-…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Nick D – Dr. Keith Lipinski, Pro-Wrestling, and More Terrible Celebrity Side-Projects
Nick teams up with pro-wrestling expert Dr. Keith Lipinski from AAW Pro to break down the latest in the squared circle. Despite a wave of injuries to stars like Ospreay, Strickland, and Cole, AEW has…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Nick D – Nell Minow, Movies, Politics, and…Slap Slapply!!!
Nick welcomes Nell Minow, The Movie Mom, back to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation covering politics in D.C., the Jimmy Kimmel First Amendment fight, and her reviews of the new documentary …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Nick D – Erik Childress, Movie Reviews, & Vinny Sings!
Nick is joined by film critic Erik Childress (with Steve Prokopy off this week) to dig into a fresh slate of movie releases. They cover Paul Thomas Anderson’s ambitious new epic One Battle After Anot…
Published on 3 months ago
Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk, Emmy Wrap-Up, and Ridiculous Catalogs
Nick is joined once again by TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter for a lively breakdown of the Emmy Awards, from the winners who deserved it to the surprises no one saw coming. They al…
Published on 3 months ago
Nick D – Monica Eng, Aldi Rules, & The Slap Heard Around the World
Nick welcomes journalist Monica Eng from Axios back to the podcast to dig into some of her latest stories. They cover the looming possibility of the National Guard coming to Chicago, updates on how t…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Nick D – Jim Ryan, Music Talk, Riot Fest Preview & Cloned Sheep
Nick welcomes back music journalist Jim Ryan for a lively chat about the concerts he’s been covering. Jim shares an absolutely hilarious recap of a chaotic Who performance where Pete Townshend and Ro…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago