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The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

Nick Digilio

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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Nick D – Dana DeLorenzo, The Evil Dead Video Game and Wild Celeb Couples

Yesterday

1 hr 43 mins

Nick D – Dana DeLorenzo, The Evil Dead Video Game and Wild Celeb Couples

Nick talks with his future Ex-Wife, the great actress Dana DeLorenzo about the new "Evil Dead" video game, her recent trip to the UK and she does her hilarious Juliette Lewis impression. Then Esmeralda Leon talks with Nick about more celebrity couples who never should have dated and the weird candy taste-test continues as they try Corn Flavored hard candy and more. [EP36]

Yesterday

1 hr 43 mins

Nick D – Monica Eng & Crazy Celeb Couples

Nick talks with Monica Eng from Axios.com to disucss the rise of crime in downtown Chicago, the legendary Orange Garden Chinese restaurant, snazzy looking dogs and more. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss surprising celebrity couples, and taste-test some Carrot Flavored Hard Candy...plus Nick's Dad Tells a Joke. [EP35]

4d ago

1 hr 38 mins

Nick D – Erik & Steve Movie Talk and Men Vs. Women Pt 2

Nick talks with movie critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy about the 70mm Film Festival at the Music Box Theatre and the greatness of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, and more. Plus Nick and Esmeralda Leon talk more about stereotypical men and women behavior (like, do you tell a friend that their boyfriend is cheating on them?, and, do you share another person's workout cup?), plus they taste test a "Breast Milk Lollipop." Ooooh boy. [EP34]

May 13 2022

1 hr 38 mins

Nick D – TV Talk & A Study of Men Vs. Women

Nick talks with TV critic Dan Fienberg, from The Hollywood Reporter about the real-life crime drama "The Staircase," the latest "Star Trek" adventure, and the Vanessa Bayer/Moly Shannon comedy "I Love That For You." Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for another taste-test of terrible candy and a discussion about behavior of men vs. women, and more. Plus Nick's Dad Tells a Joke!! [EP33]

May 10 2022

1 hr 42 mins

Nick D – STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY!!!

Nick talks with the great character actor/writer/storyteller/musician, Stephen Tobolowsky about "Groundhog Day," working with O.J. Simpson, and he tells the INCREDIBLE 'George Lucas Story.' Then Nick and Esmeralda Leon taste test some real, disgusting, gross candies, and the results are very surprising. All of that and more. [EP32]

May 6 2022

1 hr 43 mins

Nick D – For The People, Consumer and Car Talk

Nick talks with Consumer-Man Herb Weisbaum about paying student loans after the COVID break, being financially safe while on vacation, bank scams, and much more. Then Car Guy Tom Appel, from Consumer Guide Automotive, chats with Nick about the latest news about cars, the terrifying world of "clown ads," the insane Amazon Prime truck drivers, and more. Plus, Nick's Dad Tells a Joke! [EP31]

May 3 2022

1 hr 37 mins

Nick D – Chicago Critics Fest & Celebrity Doppelgangers

Nick talks with movie critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy about the upcoming 9th annual Chicago Critics Film Festival, featuring 25 screenings including a 25th anniversary "Boogie Nights!". Then Esmeralda Leon joins to discuss celebrity mix-ups and doppelgangers like Dermot Mulroney & Dylan McDermott and Amy Adams & Isla Fisher and many more. [EP30]

Apr 29 2022

1 hr 39 mins

Nick D – TV Talk and Real Unsolved Mysteries

Nick talks with Dan Fienberg, TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter, about the long-awaited return of the Bill Hader HBO comedy "Barry;" Paramount+'s "The Offer", David Simon's new police drama "We Own the City" and more! Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick put their detective outfits on and solve some real unsolved mysteries including the legend of DB Cooper and the Lizzie Borden murders. Plus, Nick's Dad Tells a Joke. [EP29]

Apr 26 2022

1 hr 37 mins

Nick D – “I Worked for Nic Cage” and Bartending Stories

Nick talks with actress & writer Jen Bosworth-Ramirez about her years working for Nicolas Cage (insane stuff), her current role as a Hollywood consultant and more! Esmeralda Leon joins to talk about getting old and to reminisce about her and Nick's days as bartenders, and some of the nightmare stories involving serving drinks. [EP28]

Apr 22 2022

1 hr 41 mins

Nick D – Music Talk and Insane News Headlines

Nick talks with music journalist Jim Ryan about the time he spent with Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac; an interview with Bill Murray, Olivia Rodrigo and more. Later Nick and Esmeralda Leon talk about the latest crazy news stories including: A dumpster diver who got stuck in a dumpster for days, a group of Lucha libre wrestlers enforcing mask rules in Mexico and a basketball announcer who blamed his blood sugar levels for his use of the "N" word. Plus Nick's Dad Tells a Joke. [EP27]

Apr 19 2022

1 hr 43 mins

Nick D – Movie Talk and Disgusting Easter Candies

Nick talks about seeing former SNL cast member Molly Shannon live! Then movie critics Erik Childres and Steve Prokopy join Nick to review the new "Fantastic Beasts" movie, the Mark Wahlberg true story/drama "Father Stu," and the 40th anniversary rerelease of John Carpenter's horror masterpiece "The Thing." Then Esmeralda Leon chats with Nick about weird Easter traditions, working on holidays, and awful Easter candy: Gravy Flavored Drops, Sugery Boogers, Cat Poop Gum anyone? [EP26]

Apr 15 2022

1 hr 44 mins

Nick D – TV Talk and Crazy Conspiracy Theories

Nick talks with TV critic Dan Fienberg (from The Hollywood Reporter) about the latest episodes of the great shows "Atlanta" and "Better Things," the new Chicago-based show "61st Street," and the new HBO Max show from Michael Mann "Tokyo Vice." Then Nick chats with Esmeralda Leon about some of the most ridiculous conspiracy theories of all time, and Nick's Dad Tells a Joke. [EP25]

Apr 12 2022

1 hr 41 mins

Nick D – David Lynch, a Tribute and Esmeralda’s Birthday!!

Nick talks with musician Daniel Knox about The David Lynch Retrospective he programmed, now playing at The Music Box Theatre, which features films like "Blue Velvet," "Wild at Heart," "The Straight Story" and a celebration of "Twin Peaks," with special guests and much more. Then it's time to celebrate Esmeralda Leon's birthday with surprise guest visits and more, all while Nick and Esma discuss insane lies told by adults to scare kids...and more. [EP24]

Apr 8 2022

1 hr 40 mins

Nick D – For The People, Cars and Consumer Talk

In this "For The People" episode Nick talks with Herb Weisbaum, the ConsumerMan, about money issues and concerns, including the latest cryptocurrency scams, tax time tricks and more. Then, Nick talks with Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive about dealers who want to buy your car back, the microchip shortage and how it's affecting automotive production, and Batmobiles past and present (and Lee Marvin rules too). Plus, Nick's Dad Tells a Joke...and more. [EP23]

Apr 5 2022

1 hr 40 mins

Nick D – Movie Talk & April Fool’s Day Pranks

In this episode Nick talks with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy about the new Marvel movie "Morbius," Judd Apatow's new comedy "The Bubble," and the wild fantasy/comedy "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once." Then Nick and Esmeralda Leon chat about some elaborate celebrity April Fool's pranks (one involving George Clooney and a cat litter box....weird) and more. [EP22]

Apr 1 2022

1 hr 40 mins

Nick D – TV Talk, The Oscars and Crazy Moments on Live TV

Nick is joined by TV critic or The Hollywood Reporter Dan Fienberg to talk about "The Slap" at the Oscars (and the whole telecast), the new season of the brilliant show "Atlanta," the new FOX comedy "Welcome to Flatch" and more. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about the Oscars and other insane things that have happened on live TV...and Nick's Dad Tells a Joke. [EP21]

Mar 29 2022

1 hr 47 mins

Nick D – Steve Cochran

Nick chats with his old WGN co-hort Steve Cochran about their WGN days, making movies with Jack Lemmon, hanging out with Prince, and Ann-Margaret's breasts...and more. Then Nick and Esmeralda Leon talk about the most overpriced products in the world, like movie concesions and diamonds, and who should get the Cuisinart in the divorce...and more. [EP20]

Mar 25 2022

1 hr 45 mins

Nick D – Insane Kids Shows & Music Trivia

Nick and Esmeralda Leon talk about insane shows for kids, frightening and completely inappropriate cartoons, and more. Then British bon vivant Slap Slapply joins Esma and Nick for a rousing edition of the music trivia game "For The Record" featuring the very boisterous ghost of Rodney Dangerfield...and Nick's Dad Tells a Joke, and more. [EP19]

Mar 22 2022

1 hr 38 mins

Nick D – TV Talk and World’s Most Annoying Songs

Nick talks with Dan Fienberg, TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print about "Better Things," the career of William Hurt, a new Netflix documentary about Andy Warhol and more. Plus Esmeralda Leon and Nick about useless members of rock bands, and the Most Annoying Songs of All Time...and Nick's Dad Tells a Joke. [EP17]

Mar 15 2022

1 hr 42 mins

Nick D – Josh Robert Thompson

In this episode, Nick talks with comedian, writer, voiceover artist, and master impressionist Josh Robert Thompson about his days on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, his current duties as “The Voice of God” on The Kelly Clarkson Show, and his obsession with Klaus Kinski. And then, Nick and Esmeralda Leon talk about invasions of floating, giant spiders and groups of attacking crows who are pooping everywhere, and they also discuss the genius of Rick Astley. [EP16]

Mar 11 2022

1 hr 40 mins