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The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

Nick Digilio
Norman Lear
Stephen Tobolowsky
Sundance Film Festival
Chicago
Automotive
Harold Ramis
Academy Awards
Groundhog Day
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Kristen Stewart
Electric Vehicles
Chicago Auto Show
Universal Yums
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Brendan Fraser
Paul Rudd
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Hollywood
Financial Safety

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

Nick brings film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy back to the show to break down a batch of new movies, including They Will Kill You, Forbidden Fruits, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, and another fashion documentary, Marc By So... more

Nick welcomes Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter back to talk through a busy stretch of TV. They get into the Oscar telecast, the latest SNL with Harry Styles hosting, and the debut of “SNL UK.” Dan also previews a few upcoming documentaries, i... more

Nick welcomes Monica Eng from Axios back to break down the latest Chicago election results, including the surprises, the clear winners, and the people who didn’t have a great night. Monica also shares a moment she’d probably like back, mispronouncing... more

Nick welcomes Forbes music journalist Jim Ryan back to the show to talk about a run of recent interviews he’s done with Ratboys, John Oates, Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford from Squeeze, and Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys. They also talk about some r... more

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Tom Hush
Executive/Producer on Theater of Trash segment on The Nick D Podcast
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Episode: Nick D – Tom’s Theater of Trash & Celebrity Clones!
Suzanne Vega
Singer-songwriter and subject of the interview
Episode: Nick D – SUZANNE VEGA RETURNS!
Stephen Tobolowsky
Actor and storyteller known for his roles in films like Groundhog Day and Thelma & Louise.
Episode: Nick D – Stephen Tobolowsky is Back, and Nightmare Black Friday Stories
Esmeralda Leon
Recurring guest on The Nick D Podcast who shares personal anecdotes and stories.
Episode: Nick D – Stephen Tobolowsky is Back, and Nightmare Black Friday Stories
Monica Eng
Journalist and food critic at Axios Chicago, known for her commentary on local food and politics.
Axios Chicago
Episode: Nick D – Monica Eng, Aldi Rules, & The Slap Heard Around the World
Slap Slapply
British game show host
Episode: Nick D – Dan Fienberg, The Emmy Predictions and The Return of Slap Slapply!
Danielle Harris
Horror movie icon known for her roles in the Halloween franchise and a podcast host
Talk Scary to Me
Episode: Nick D – Scream Queen: Danielle Harris, and A Flashback Weekend Preview
Dee Wallace
Actress known for roles in Cujo, E.T. and The Howling.
Episode: Nick D – Marnie Shure, Feeling Old & Flashback Weekend is Coming!
Mike Kerz
Owner of the Midway Drive-In and creator of Flashback Weekend Horror Convention
Midway Drive-In, Flashback Weekend
Episode: Nick D – Mike Kerz, Flashback Weekend, & Support Local Businesses!

Host

Nick Digilio
Host of The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits, Chicago radio veteran with focus on pop culture, film reviews, and interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 474 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.

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    1224NoYesNo
    United States7 months 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 Statesa year 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

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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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Nick D – Jim Ryan, Music Talk, and the Return of Slap Slapply!
Q: Who directed Fargo?
Joel Coen (Joel Cohen).
Nick D – Jim Ryan, Music Talk, and the Return of Slap Slapply!
Q: Who directed The Sixth Sense?
M. Night Shyamalan.
Nick D – SUZANNE VEGA RETURNS!
Q: How did the collaboration with Jerry Leonard influence your songwriting and live arrangements?
Vega explains that Jerry is not just a guitarist but a producer and musical director who helps translate her guitar-centric ideas into workable scores, while maintaining a live feel. They regularly write together, and Jerry creates spreadsheets to keep everything seamless for live performances.
Nick D – Tom’s Theater of Trash & Celebrity Clones!
Q: What makes Red Surf stand out in Clooney's early career?
Red Surf is notable as an early leading role showing Clooney's capacity for a darker, more grounded character, which foreshadows his later dramatic depth and helped Tarantino consider him for From Dusk Till Dawn.
Nick D – Tom’s Theater of Trash & Celebrity Clones!
Q: Have you ever seen the same movie twice in the same theater on consecutive nights, with completely different results?
Yes, a double feature night in the same IMAX at the Roosevelt Collection showed two starkly different experiences: one film felt like a disaster while the next night's film felt delightful, illustrating how context, expectations, and programming can swing perception.

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3. Stephen Tobolowsky
4. Esmeralda Leon
5. Monica Eng
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7. Danielle Harris
8. Dee Wallace

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