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The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

Nick Digilio
Chicago
Television
Film Criticism
Flashback Weekend Horror Convention
Horror Films
40 Years, 40 Films
Chicago Critics Film Festival
Axios
Big Brother
Saturday Night Live
Sundance Film Festival
Chicago International Film Festival
Consumer Protection
Automotive Industry
WWE
AEW
Horror Movies
TV Criticism
Movies
Professional Wrestling

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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Latest Episodes

The Movie Mom herself, Nell Minow, is back to talk about a bunch of new movies, her visit to the George Lucas Museum, her interview with Domhnall Gleeson, and a new 4-hour documentary about that very wealthy weirdo Elon Musk. Nick and Nell also catch... more

Food writer and entertainment journalist Marnie Shure is back with her monthly Horror Report, including a deep dive into why the movie Obsession has somehow captured the collective minds of Gen Z. Nick also helps Marnie make an important Halloween se... more

Film critic Steve Prokopy is back to review the latest movies while Erik Childress is away at the Toronto Film Festival. Nick and Steve take on the Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman sequel 28 years in the making, Practical Magic 2, the peasants-vs.-op... more

TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter returns to talk about the latest shenanigans in the Big Brother house, preview some upcoming television, and review a few new releases, including a documentary about Carl Sagan, the latest adaptation... more

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Recent Guests

Nell Minow
The Movie Mom; writer for moviemom.com and Rogerebert.com
moviemom.com; Rogerebert.com
Episode: Nick D – Nell Minow, The Movie Mom & Nerd Talk
Esmeralda Leon
Friend and collaborator on The Nick D Podcast and Theater of Trash promo segments
Radio Misfits
Episode: Nick D – Tom Hush, Theater of Trash and Weird Bugs!
Tom Hush
Former WGN radio producer, theater of trash enthusiast, Theater of Trash co-host
WLS AM / Radio Misfits
Episode: Nick D – Tom Hush, Theater of Trash and Weird Bugs!
Jason Lively
Cast member from Night of the Creeps
Actor
Episode: Nick D BONUS EPISODE – LIVE from The Flashback Weekend Horror Convention
Jill Whitlow
Cast member from Night of the Creeps
Actor
Episode: Nick D BONUS EPISODE – LIVE from The Flashback Weekend Horror Convention
Tom Atkins
Legendary actor known for Night of the Creeps and Halloween 3
Actor
Episode: Nick D BONUS EPISODE – LIVE from The Flashback Weekend Horror Convention
Steve Procopi
Film critic and reviewer
Music Box Theatre / Chicago film scene
Episode: Nick D – Erik, Steve, Movie Reviews and Killing Off Characters
Dick Warlock
Hollywood stuntman, doubled Kurt Russell, and author of a forthcoming book
Independent/Through Flashback Weekend events
Episode: Nick D – The Legendary DICK WARLOCK!
Steve Prokopy
Film critic, co-host for reviews
Third Coast Review; Movie Madness Podcast
Episode: Nick D – Erik & Steve & Movie Reviews, and My Dog Baxter

Hosts

Nick Digilio
Host of The Nick D Podcast, Chicago-based pop culture/entertainment presenter
Esmeralda Leon
Co-host and recurring guest, regular on segments and live events

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 477 ratings
  • New format needed

    Esmeralda is so uninteresed. Sorry but it sounds like your co-host at the end of each podcast is so bored or at the least not at all up to speed to pop culture like Nick is, which makes for awkwardness. Also, for the good of mankind, please have your movie reviewers review popular mainstream movies people actually watch instead of movies that played for a day at a festival.

    Apple Podcasts
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    1224NoYesNo
    United Statesa year ago
  • New format needed

    Sorry but it sounds like your co-host at the end of each podcast is so bored or at the least not at all up to speed to pop culture like Nick is, which makes for awkwardness. Also, for the good of mankind, please have your movie reviewers review popular mainstream movies people actually watch instead of movies that played for a day at a festival.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    1224NoYesNo
    United States2 years ago
  • This episode

    Nick, while you are entitled to your opinion and to talk how you want on your podcast. I seriously wish you would stop mocking and making fun of Christianity. Just because you do not know anything about it and what you might know is based on media coverage doesn’t mean you should cutting anyone down or making fun of them. You presuming a movie is going to be a “train wreck” just because of the people being “crazy” is just wrong. You considering someone is crazy because of their beliefs is wrong.... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mohawkchildsmom
    United States2 years ago
  • July 12 episode

    The book series you were talking about with Ezma is called confessions of a teenage nanny

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    npappag
    United States2 years ago
  • Stop with the Effin’ Jingles!

    The show opener is good, but too many jungles is a bad thing especially when the jingles go on and on and on. Maybe a few bars that match the show opener, to establish continuity between segments or guests. Even 5 seconds is painfully too long and wack-a-doodle..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ Stinky
    United States2 years ago

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Promotional plugs for events and books are noted; some listeners view them as overbearing.
Patchy audio/banter feedback is mentioned, with mixed reactions to segment dynamics.
Overall, strong loyalty and consistent engagement with Chicago audiences and horror conventions.
Listeners appreciate the host's energy and film/music knowledge but some feel co-hosts lack pace or enthusiasm at times.

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Nick D – Erik, Steve, New Movie Reviews, and Donkeys & Mules
Q: What did you think about Maddie's Secret compared to other John Early projects?
Opinions were divided: one host found it hard to connect and called it a hard no, while others saw it as an ambitious Lifetime/parody that, despite flaws, could be engaging for certain audiences; the dialogue highlighted how tone and writing affected humor.
Nick D – For The People, July 2026
Q: What are the biggest myths about gas and fuel efficiency?
Premium gas is not universally better; Top Tier fuel and proper maintenance matter more; price and engine needs should guide choices.
Nick D – Marnie Shure, Hello Kitty, Heathers The TV Show?
Q: Who played the young Gary Buckman in the 1990 TV adaptation of Parenthood?
Leonardo DiCaprio was the actor identified for the younger Gary Buckman in the 1990 Parenthood TV adaptation according to the quiz.
Nick D – Marnie Shure, Hello Kitty, Heathers The TV Show?
Q: Which Minnesota city is the setting for the first season of Fargo?
Bemidji is the correct setting for the first season of Fargo, as discussed in the quiz portion.
Nick D – Dan Fienberg, Emmy Nominations & Dumbo is Scary
Q: What were your initial impressions of the Emmy nominations and any notable snubs or surprises?
The conversation centers on Hacks and Widows Bay as big players, with Hacks expected to dominate but Widows Bay showing enough affection to suggest real competition. They also discuss the peculiarities of the categories, especially in the limited/anthology space, and how Apple TV+ and HBO had strong but different kinds of show lines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

What is The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running Chicago pop-culture show mixing movie reviews, TV talk, guest interviews, and lively banter. Regulars and guests span film critics, local media figures, and horror/genre personalities, with frequent live-event plugs (notably horror conventions) and nostalgia-driven tangents. The mix of sharp criticism, personal anecdotes, and community-driven event chatter makes it appealing to cinephiles, local-news followers, and convention enthusiasts who appreciate candid hosting and industry context, often with a Chicago-centric flavor and a healthy dose of humor and promotional energy.

Unique angles include a strong rotation of critics and industry guests, extensive live-event promotions, and frequent crossovers with horror conventions... more

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