The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits Nick Digilio

At the very top of this episode, Nick gives a full review the eagerly awaited prequel, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," and then he welcomes legendary actor Stephen Tobolowsky (Ned Ryerson from "Groundhog Day") back to the podcast to chat about his latest role in Chris Pine's wonderfully weird new movie "Poolman," in which Tobo appears in drag! Plus, Tobo talks about his terrific history with Annette Bening and Jennifer Jason Leigh, his working relationship with David Byrne, how the Talking Heads video for "Road to Nowhere" was shot in his pool, and how he is responsible for how the band Radiohead got their name, and he talks about how you're never too old to play Romeo. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to close out their Food Myths topic with the truth about dull knives, salty potatoes, and skinless chicken. And their taste test through Thailand continues with Esma and Nick snacking on some crunchy seaweed. [EP247]

Nick welcomes 'The Movie Mom," Nell Minow to the show to rant about the issues with the giant corporations of Exxon and Paramount, and to discuss the awful name change of The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Nell and Nick also talk about the latest movie releases, great films that are "remote droppers," Joseff's of Hollywood Jewelers, and classic character actors like Thelma Ritter. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to learn all about Thailand, take a fun quiz, taste some great snacks (including a hell fire pepper bag of chips), and discuss a soup made from a 45-year-old broth. [EP246]

Nick welcomes Music Journalist Jim Ryan to the podcast to talk about his interviews with comedian Fortune Feimster, musicians Buddy Guy and Kerry King (from Slayer), and Chicago musician/pro-wrestling promoter Billy Corgan. Plus, they talk about getting hurt in mosh pits, bad comedians selling out arenas, Oates jamming without Hall, and how absolutely amazing and vital Devo still are, after 50 years. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick finish up their taste tests from The Baltics, talk about how cicadas (AKA: Land Shrimp) just wanna get laid, how canned veggies are just as good as fresh veggies, and brown-shelled eggs are exactly the same as white-shelled eggs....and Nick talks about his next 'Nick's Pix' movie screening at the Lake Theater in Oak Park: The Who's "TOMMY," reserve your seats here: classiccinemas.com/nick/ [EP245]

TV critic Dan Fienberg, from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, returns for his bi-weekly visit to discuss "Dark Matter" the new series with Jennifer Connelly, "The Veil" with Elisabeth Moss, the latest episodes of "Top Chef" (boy, that "Restaurant Wars" was something!) and the last episode of SNL hosted by Maya Rudolph, and more. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick continue their taste testing through The Baltic region, they have fun with some weird food myths, and they fear that Zombie Cicadas might show up at the Midway Drive-In while Nick is hosting an event there. Oooooh, scary! [EP244]

Nick welcomes food writer/editor Marnie Shure to the podcast to discuss tipping scams, the new Ruby-red pineapples from Del-Monte (which cost about $400?!!!?), and delicious edible bugs available in Chicago. Marnie also gives Nick an update on the next "Mortified" show, and her latest Horror Report. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about food cravings, pizza with hot dogs on it, and how to relax a lobster before throwing it in a pot of boiling water. They also taste-test more snacks from The Baltics, talk about the upcoming "Flashback Weekend Horror Convention," and discuss the coolest gangs in the movie "The Warriors," and how unbelievably committed those gangs have to be to their make-up and costumes. [EP243]

In this "For The People" episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum, from Checkbook.org to the podcast, to discuss how to conveniently and safely book vacations for the upcoming season, how financial anxiety impacts financial debt, and how to protect yourself from medical data breaches. Then, our car expert from Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, joins Nick to talk about the long-lost world of the convertible, the problems with VW and its Blue Tooth connectivity, automatic emergency braking systems, the 1979 Ford Pinto & its HUGE problems, and more. They also do another round of StarSpotter and Mystery Show, and Nick talks about the Zombie Movie Event that he is hosting at The Midway Drive-In on May 18th. [EP242]