The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits Nick Digilio

Nick explains why there was no Friday episode last week, and chats about his upcoming "Nick's Pix" film series, before he welcomes filmmaker/writer/journalist/host Amy Guth to the podcast. Amy is live from New York at the CineFest Film Festival to talk about her Elvis movie that is competing at that fest, the usual and hilarious problems with Zoom meetings, what it's like to be stuck in an airplane bathroom for 16 hours, and how the Humpty Dance inspires her to this very day. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about being sick, how your body responds to stress, and how working for Johnny B just might kill you. They also taste test more snacks from The Baltics, and learn about how The Grateful Dead saved the 1992 Olympics for the Lithuanian basketball team. [EP240]

Nick welcomes the TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print: Dan Fienberg, back to the podcast to talk about "The Sympathizer," the new HBO series with Robert Downey Jr., the Netflix animated version of "Good Times," and, the now legendary Beavis and Butthead sketch from last week's SNL, and more. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick open a new box of snacks from The Baltics, talk about Coachella 2024 with acts like No Doubt, Blur, and Sublime (and a very hairy suit worn by Doja Cat), and then talk about some adventures in the Pedway underneath Chicago's Loop. And, don't forget to get your tickets for Nick's new monthly film series "Nick's Pix" at the Lake Theater in Oak Park Il. It kicks off with "Streets of Fire" on Wednesday May 8th. Tix:  classiccinemas.com/nick/ [EP239]

Monica Eng, from Axios.com, joins Nick to talk about the high tension in the Mayor's Press Room, the future of Clark Street dining, when to tip and when not to tip, the death of Maxwell Street, and the new WTTW series in which Monica appears. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick finish their snack tour of Ukraine, talk about what's true and what's false about food myths, and discuss what it's like to down a couple of two-liter bottles of Jolt Cola while working at Jewel. Plus, Nick talks about his new film series, "Nick's Pix," that kicks off with a screening of the classic 80's action movie "Streets of Fire" that he is hosting at the Lake Theater in Oak Park, Il. Get your tickets now at  classiccinemas.com/nick [EP238]

In this episode Nick welcomes the wonderful Marnie Shure to the podcast to chat about smart grocery carts, "new" Chips Ahoy cookies, and Nerds Gummy Clusters, which seem to be Gen Z's latest candy obsession. Marnie and Nick also talk about the upcoming Mortified show at The Studebaker Theatre in Chicago, and they cover the latest horror movies that matter. Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about her fantastic trip to Mexico, where she met some new relatives, visited some from the past, and experienced an incredible birthday, complete with a once in a lifetime eclipse! And, Nick and Esma taste more cool snacks from Ukraine. [EP237]

In this episode, Nick once again welcomes Nell Minow, The Movie Mom to the podcast. Nick and Nell talk about what a true badass she is, and her thoughts on the movies "The Beautiful Game" & "Civil War," the classic TV show "Gilmore Girls," the world of Fathom Movie Events, what's happening at rogerebert.com, and the upcoming Ebertfest in Champaign Urbana. They also talk about the battle between Disney and Florida, and their shared love of underdogs taking down the establishment. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for another taste test of Ukrainian snacks, a discussion about crazy celebrities, and the glory days of Andy Frain security guards. Plus, Nick loses a subscriber because of politics?? Yep, it's true. [EP236]

Nick talks about his upcoming "Nick's Pix" movie screenings at the Classic Cinemas Lake Theater in Oak Park, Illinois. Then, Nick chats with TV critic Dan Fienberg, from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, about the AppleTV+ series "Sugar" with Colin Farrell, "STEVE! (Martin) A Documentary in Two Pieces," Showtime's "A Gentleman in Moscow," Netflix's "Ripley," and, they discover an amazing fact about the 70's Bill Bixby series "The Magician" that you will have to hear to believe. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about her adventures while working the outdoor concert seasons at the Tweeter Center (Jimmy Buffet and OzzFest were the most stressful shows, with the most obnoxious fans), which leads to a conversation about their first concerts, and favorite shows....plus, they continue their taste tests of Ukrainian snacks. [EP235]