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TV Talk with Dan Fienberg | “Tiger King” reigns supreme on Netflix

April 02, 2020 10:19

Nick and Dan convene for their bi-weekly round-up of what you should (or shouldn’t) be tuning into on TV. This time, Dan reviews the streaming phenomenon of Tiger King, plus the latest season of Ozark and Amazon’s Tales from the Loop. You can read all of Dan’s thoughts over at The Fien Print and follow him on Twitter for all […]

The Nick Digilio Show 4.1.20 | News from the Road with Mark Reddig, TV Talk with Dan Fienberg, Greatest Sports Calls

April 02, 2020 10:13

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now Hour 2: + TV Talk with Dan Fienberg Hour 3: + TV Talk (cont.) + Greatest Sports Calls Hour 4: + Greatest Sports Calls (cont.) + Classic Carson: Art Fern’s Teas Time Movie Hour 5: + Misattributed Quotes + Turntable Turnaround

The Nick Digilio Show 3.31.20| What you got away with on the job, conspiracies with Rollye James, April Fools pranks through history

April 01, 2020 10:09

Hour 1: + Stuff you got away with at work Hour 2: + Consipiracy Theories with Rollye James Hour 3: + April Fools pranks through history Hour 4: + April Fools pranks through history (cont.) + Classic Carson: Buddy Hackett visits Japan + The origins of common phrases Hour 5: + The origins of common […]

The Nick Digilio Show 3.30.20 | Analyzing our dreams, feeding first responders, Eric Clapton’s 75th birthday

March 31, 2020 10:00

Hour 1: + Weird talents of celebrities Hour 2: + Layne Dalfen, dream analyst Hour 3: + Kris Schoenberger, BBQ’d Productions + Erick Clapton’s 75th birthday Hour 4: + Underrated guitarists + Classic Carson: Don Rickles surprises Frank Sinatra Hour 5: + Strange premonitions that came true

Dream On: Dream analyst Layne Dalfen dives into the world of dreams nightmares and more

March 31, 2020 09:29

What can we learn from when we dream? Renowned dream analyst Layne Dalfen brings her years of experience to the Nick Digilio Show to uncover what’s really going on when we go to sleep.

The Nick Digilio Show 3.29.20 | Your very first car, the best streaming comedy, wild recipes from the past

March 30, 2020 10:00

Hour 1: + The most reliable cars + Listeners’ first and favorite cars Hour 2: + The best streaming comedies with Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy Hour 3: + Wild and weird vintage recipes Hour 4: + Wild and weird vintage recipes (cont.) + Classic Carson: Phrases you’ll never hear + Phrases from the ’70s […]

Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke | 3.29.20

March 30, 2020 09:17

Nick Digilio’s Dad delivers his joke of the week.

Need a laugh? Stream these certified hilarious comedies

March 30, 2020 09:09

Expert film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy  round up what you should (and shouldn’t) be watching. This time, the guys bring the funny with some of the funniest movies you can watch right now on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. You can follow Erik on Twitter at @erikthemovieman and Steve at @steveprokopy.

The Nick Digilio Show 3.26.20 | Baseball memories, Dana DeLorenzo and the Friday Features

March 27, 2020 09:36

Hour 1: + Personal baseball memories Hour 2: + Dana DeLorenzo Hour 3: + Baseball memories (cont.) + Greatest moments in baseball Hour 4: + Greatest moments in baseball (cont.) + Classic Carson: Bill Maher, 1989 Hour 5: + You Big Dummy + Straight Outta Context + Nick D Show Spies + Fly Jamz Friday

Nick Digilio’s Friday Features | 3.27.20

March 27, 2020 09:35

Nick Digilio presents this week’s “You Big Dummy,” “Straight Outta Context,” “Nick D Show Spies” and “Fly Jamz Friday”.

The Nick Digilio Show 3.25.20 | Mark Reddig of Land Line Now, Rollye James, weird pets you can legally own

March 26, 2020 09:51

Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now Hour 2: + Rollye James Hour 3: + Weird pets you can legally own Hour 4: + Listener’s favorite pets + Classic Carson: Andy Kaufman + Songs that sound remarkably similar Hour 5: + Songs that sound remarkably similar (cont.) + Know Your Onion!

The Nick Digilio Show 3.24.20 | How listeners got their jobs, Chicago band Rookie, Marnie Shure of The Takeout

March 25, 2020 10:15

Hour 1: + How listeners got their jobs Hour 2: + Local band Rookie + Weird laws still on the books Hour 3: + Marnie Shure, The Takeout + Comfort food Hour 4: + More weird laws + Classic Carson: Albert Brooks and his Speak and Spell + Steve McQueen’s 90th Birthday Hour 5: + […]

Comfort food, Malört hand sanitizer and more with Marnie Shure from The Takeout

March 25, 2020 09:54

Marnie Shure, editor-in-chief of The Takeout, joins the Nick Digilio Show to talk about the best comfort foods we love to eat. Plus, food stories from around the web including the new hand sanitizer from Chicago’s famous Malört distiller.

Slowing down and finding peace in anxious times with Valerie Gangas

March 24, 2020 09:53

Author and transcendental meditation expert Valerie Gangas returns to the Nick Digilio show to talk through the stress and anxiety many people are currently experiencing. Through meditation and positive thinking, Valerie shows that finding peace is possible no matter the circumstances.

The Nick Digilio Show 3.24.20 | Wild games from when you were a kid, Madison Street Books, slowing life down with Valerie Gangas

March 24, 2020 09:45

Hour 1: + Best eats when you’re on the road Hour 2: + Mary Mollman and Javier Ramirez, Madison Street Books + Listener’s favorite books Hour 3: + Valerie Gangas, meditation expert Hour 4: + Wild games we came up with as kids + Classic Carson: Steven Wright, 1982 Hour 5: + Wild games we […]

Monday Morning (Streaming) Movie Reviews | Big Time Adolescence, Blow the Man Down, Lost Transmissions

March 23, 2020 11:07

Expert film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy  round up what you should (and shouldn’t) be watching. With theaters still closed around the country, the gang brings you new movies available for streaming at home, including Big Time Adolescence, Blow the Man Down, and Lost Transmissions. You can follow Erik on Twitter at @erikthemovieman and Steve at @steveprokopy.

Staying financially secure during the COVID-19 pandemic

March 23, 2020 09:43

What do you do when your paychecks stop coming? Consumer reporter Herb Weisbaum joins the Nick Digilio Show to give his expert advice on how to stay on top of your finances during this stressful time. Have a consumer question? Visit Herb at consumerman.com and sign up for his weekly newsletter.

Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke | 3.22.20

March 23, 2020 09:34

Nick Digilio’s Dad delivers his joke of the week.

The Nick Digilio Show 3.22.20 | Unwritten rules of the road, streaming movie reviews, Herb “ConsumerMan” Weisbaum

March 23, 2020 09:30

Hour 1: + Unwritten rules of the road Hour 2: + What’s new on streaming with Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy Hour 3: + Herb “ConsumerMan” Weisbaum Hour 4: + Weird hoaxes people actually believed + Classic Carson: Don Rickles breaks Johnny’s Cigarette Box Hour 5: + Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke

Nick Digilio’s Friday Features | 3.20.20

March 20, 2020 09:31

Nick Digilio presents this week’s “You Big Dummy,” “Straight Outta Context,” “Nick D Show Spies” and “Fly Jamz Friday”.

The Nick Digilio Show 3.19.20 | Music that keeps you going, Dr. John Huber, roadside attractions and the Friday Features

March 20, 2020 09:28

Hour 1: + Music that instantly makes you happy Hour 2: + Dr. John Huber Hour 3 + Weird roadside attractions of America Hour 4: + Weird roadside attractions of America (cont.) + Vic’s Picks Hour 5: + You Big Dummy + Straight Outta Context + Nick D Show Spies + Fly Jamz Friday

The Nick Digilio Show 3.18.20 | Saluting our truckers, overnight broadcaster Rollye James, TV Talk with Dan Fienberg

March 19, 2020 09:58

Hour 1: + Truckers share their stories from the road Hour 2: + Dan Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter Hour 3: + Rollye James Hour 4: + Weird collections around the world + Classic Carson: Carnac the Magnificent Hour 5: + What’s the deal with Millenials? + “Sue” roams the Field Museum

TV Talk with Dan Fienberg | “Westworld”, “Brockmire” and “The Plot Against America”

March 19, 2020 09:56

Nick and Dan convene for their bi-weekly round-up of what you should (or shouldn’t) be tuning into on TV. This time, Dan reviews the latest seasons of Westworld and Brockmire, plus the latest from David Simon, The Plot Against America. You can read all of Dan’s thoughts over at The Fien Print and follow him on Twitter for all your […]

The Nick Digilio Show 3.17.20 | Men at Work’s Colin Hay, pop culture historian Mathew Klickstein, weird sports around the world

March 18, 2020 09:44

Hour 1: + Colin Hay, Men at Work Hour 2: + Mathew Klickstein, author and pop-culture historian Hour 3: + WGN’s Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Parade + Virtual tours, museums, concerts and more + How you’re keeping busy while stuck at home Hour 4: + How you’re keeping busy while stuck at home (cont.) + […]

Man at Work: Colin Hay on his upcoming album, touring with Ringo Starr and more

March 18, 2020 06:00

Singer/songwriter Colin Hay joins Nick Digilio for a conversation on his vast music career starting in the late 70s with Men at Work and moving into his fruitful solo career which he has carried on into the present day.

The Nick Digilio Show 3.16.20 | The Shannon Rovers, space expert Rod Pyle, the advantages of being a “night owl”

March 17, 2020 09:49

Hour 1: + The Shannon Rovers Hour 2: + Things only third shift workers know + Advantages of being a “night owl” Hour 3: + Rod Pyle, Ad Astra magazine Hour 4: + Rod Pyle (cont.) + Penguins get a tour of the Shedd Aquarium Hour 5: + Ask Dr. Nick + Fascinating Facts about […]

How to experience Apollo 13 in real time for the 50th anniversary

March 17, 2020 09:48

The Nick Digilio Show’s resident space expert Rod Pyle joins the show with a slew of weird and wild news from the world of space exploiration. This month he brings you news of how to experience the harrowing journey of Apollo 13 in real time, the science behind Uranus’ odd axis and how healthy (and […]

Monday Morning Movie Reviews | The Hunt, First Cow and What to Stream if You’re Stuck at Home

March 16, 2020 09:57

Expert film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy  round up what you should (and shouldn’t) be watching. This week, the guys review the long delayed horror flick The Hunt, Vin Diesel superhero flick Bloodshot and they give their picks fro what movies you can stream if you’re stuck at home. You can follow Erik on […]

The Nick Digilio Show 3.15.20 | What to stream if you’re stuck at home, Paul Farahvar and Marty DeRosa make us a mixtape, celebrity hobbies

March 16, 2020 09:44

Hour 1: + Movie Reviews with Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy + What to stream if you’re stuck at home Hour 2: + Paul Farahvar and Marty DeRosa talk “Make Us a Mixtape” podcast + Weird Celebrity Hobbies Hour 3: + Weird Celebrity Hobbies (cont.) +Worst Dating Shows of All-Time Hour 4: + Crazy things […]

Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke | 3.15.20

March 16, 2020 09:43

Nick Digilio’s Dad delivers his joke of the week.

Nick Digilio 3.12.20 | Comedian and impressionist Anthony Bonazzo, movies that inspire you, weird superstitions and Friday Features

March 13, 2020 11:00

Hour 1: + Comedian Anthony Bonazzo Hour 2: + Movies that inspire you Hour 3: + Movies that inspire you (cont.) + The history of Friday the 13th Hour 4: + Weird superstitions + Classic Stand-Up: Jeff Foxworthy, 1991 Hour 5: + You Big Dummy + Straight Outta Context + Nick D Show Spies + […]

Nick Digilio’s Friday Features | 3.13.20

March 13, 2020 11:00

Nick Digilio presents this week’s “You Big Dummy,” “Straight Outta Context,” “Nick D Show Spies” and “Fly Jamz Friday”. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3739082/3739082_2020-03-13-102522.64kmono.mp3

From Second City to the stage, Anthony Bonazzo talks bad movies, celebrity impressions and more

March 13, 2020 11:00

Coming from a family of 8, comedian Anthony Bonazzo knows what it’s like to fight for attention. He joins the Nick Digilio Show to talk about how his upbringing in New Jersey brought him to the comedy stage, his love of impressions and his upcoming appearance at the Music Box Theatre. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3739079/3739079_2020-03-13-094519.64kmono.mp3

Nick Digilio 3.11.20 |The road to recovery with Parham Parastaran, stuff do avoid at the dollar store, guilty pleasure TV

March 12, 2020 22:02

Hour 1: + Parham Parastaran, author of Perfect Pain Hour 2: + TV History: “Cops” Premieres + Guilty Pleasure TV Hour 3: + Guilty Pleasure TV (cont.) Hour 4: + Things you should never buy at the dollar store + Classic Standup: Jay Leno Hour 5: + Common sense items that somehow don’t exist + Blackhawks […]

Nick Digilio 3.10.20 | Exploring the trails of the Midwest, The Empty Pockets, essential Chicago dishes

March 11, 2020 10:00

Hour 1: + Lindsay Welbers, Third Coast Hikes Hour 2: + Essential Chicago Dishes Hour 3: + The Empty Pockets Hour 4: + The Empty Pockets (cont.) + Classic Stand-Up: Steve Martin, 1974 Hour 5: + Words and Phrases Made Popular by Gen X + Know Your Onion To download this or any of Nick’s […]

Take a hike! Lindsay Welbers talks outdoors experiences you can reach by public transit

March 11, 2020 09:40

Author Lindsay Welbers talks with Nick Digilio about the variety of hikes, trails and campgrounds that people can find all around Chicago that you can easily reach by CTA, Metra and more. She also talks about her new book, Chicago Transit Hikes, which guides readers to the best outdoor experiences in the area. To download this […]

Nick Digilio 3.9.20 | Gadgets to blow your tax refund on, music and entertainment with Jim Ryan, greatest lineup changes in music

March 10, 2020 10:00

Hour 1: + Ian Sherr, CNET.com Hour 2: + Jim Ryan, Forbes.com Hour 3: +Jim Ryan, Forbes.com (cont.) + Rock of Ages Music Trivia Hour 4: + Remembering Max von Sydow + Classic Stand-Up: David Brenner, 1983 Hour 5: + Did Michael Bolton try out for Black Sabbath? + Greatest Lineup Changes in Music To […]

Tech Talk | Which gadgets deserve your tax return, Amazon sells its cashier-free technology and the GrillGun that lights your grill in seconds

March 10, 2020 09:53

Ian Sherr of CNET.com makes his monthly visit to the Nick Digilio Show with a host of new tech trends and stories. This time, Ian tells you where to spend your tax return, Amazon’s plans for it’s cashier-free tech and how not to burn your eyebrows off with the amazing GrillGun. To download this or […]

Jim Ryan recaps William Shatner at C2E2, All-Elite Wrestling and the latest concerts

March 10, 2020 09:51

Entertainment writer Jim Ryan drops by the Nick Digilio Show to share his impressions of the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo, the All-Elite Wrestling pay-per-view, and concerts from the Black Crowes and Lumineers. To download this or any of Nick’s podcast visit our iTunes page.  Like us on Facebook (/nickdshow) and follow us on Twitter (@nickdshow.)

WGN TV's Marcus Leshock on trending stories, roller coasters and repairing houses for veterans

March 09, 2020 10:12

WGN TV’s very own Marcus Leshock joins the Nick Digilio Show to talk about the trending stories of the morning, the new adventure park coming to Lemont, Illinois, his favorite roller coasters and his new project rebuilding houses for veterans who need a helping hand. To download this or any of Nick’s podcast visit our iTunes […]

Monday Morning Movie Reviews | Onward, The Way Back, Music Box 70mm Film Festival

March 09, 2020 10:04

Expert film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy  round up what you should (and shouldn’t) be watching. This week, the guys review the latest Pixar film Onward, Ben Affleck’s basketball drama The Way Back and more. You can follow Erik on Twitter at @erikthemovieman and Steve at @steveprokopy. To download this or any of Nick’s podcast visit our iTunes page.  Like […]

Nick Digilio 3.8.20 | Reviews of "Onward" and "The Way Back", WGN TV's Marcus Leshock, Chicago Lingo

March 09, 2020 09:58

Hour 1: + Movie Reviews with Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy Hour 2: + Classic Chicago Lingo Hour 3: + Classic Chicago Lingo (cont.) + TV History: “Beavis and Butthead” Premieres on MTV + The Best Animated TV Shows Hour 4: + Classic Standup: Louie Anderson, 1984 + The Best Animated TV Shows (cont.) Hour […]

Nick Digilio 3.5.20 | Media Man Jeff Tuckman, Herb "ConsumerMan" Weisbaum, Failed Doomsday Predictions and the Friday Features

March 06, 2020 10:43

Hour 1: + Jeff Tuckman Hour 2: + Obsolete Tech That Will Baffle Younger Generations Hour 3: + Herb “The ConsumerMan” Weisbaum Hour 4: + Classic Stand-Up: Robert Klein + Vic’s Picks Hour 5: + You Big Dummy + Straight Outta Context + Fly Jamz Friday + Blackhawks Express To download this or any of […]

You Big Dummy + Straight Outta Context + Nick D Show Spies + Fly Jamz Friday – 3.5.20

March 06, 2020 10:39

Nick Digilio presents this week’s “You Big Dummy,” “Straight Outta Context,” “Nick D Show Spies” and “Fly Jamz Friday”. To download this or any of Nick’s podcast visit our iTunes page.  Like us on Facebook (/nickdshow) and follow us on Twitter (@nickdshow.)

Herb "The ConsumerMan" Weisbaum details coronavirus scams, Social Security frauds and the top tax programs of 2020

March 06, 2020 10:36

Expert consumer reporter Herb Weisbaum returns to the Nick Digilio Show for his monthly look at the scams, cons and frauds you should be looking out for. This time, Herb looks at scammers using coronavirus fears to their advantage, common Social Security frauds and what tax programs will make filing your return a breeze. Have […]

Which popcorn brand hits the spot for your ultimate movie night?

March 05, 2020 10:43

Marnie Shure of The Takeout returns for the ultimate popcorn taste test! Find out which supermarket popcorn makes the perfect movie night. Plus, Guinness World Records of food, a burger flipping robot and a local man drinking nothing but beer for Lent. To download this or any of Nick’s podcast visit our iTunes page.  Like us […]

TV Talk with Dan FIenberg | Better Things, Better Call Saul and more

March 05, 2020 10:43

Nick and Dan convene for their bi-weekly round-up of what you should (or shouldn’t) be tuning into on TV. This time, Dan reviews the latest season of Better Things, the latest Netflix originals and the return of Better Call Saul. You can read all of Dan’s thoughts over at The Fien Print and follow him on Twitter for all your TV news. […]

Nick Digilio 3.4.20 | TV Talk with Dan Fienberg, Popcorn Taste Test with Marnie Shure, Remembering John Belushi

March 05, 2020 10:31

Hour 1: + TV Talk with Dan Fienberg Hour 2: + TV Talk with Dan Fienberg (cont.) + Marnie Shure, Editor-in-Chief of The Takeout Hour 3: + Marnie Shure, Editor-in-Chief of The Takeout (cont.) Hour 4: + Remembering John Belushi + Classic Stand-Up: Richard Pryor Hour 5: + Remembering John Belushi (cont.) To download this […]

Nick Digilio 3.3.20 | Comedian Jim Flannigan, Celebrity Side Hustles, Ask Dr. Nick and Know Your Onion

March 04, 2020 11:03

Hour 1: + Comedian Jim Flannigan Hour 2: + KISS announces new casino + Celebrity Side Hustles Hour 3: + Celebrity Side Hustles (cont.) Hour 4: + Ask Dr. Nick + Classic Stand Up: Ellen DeGeneres Hour 5: + Movie Roles Actors Hated + Know Your Onion + Blackhawks Express To download this or any […]

Car Talk with Tom Appel | Coronavirus and the auto industry, free milkshakes for safe drivers and America's last stick-shift cars

March 03, 2020 11:05

Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive takes you for a spin on the Nick Digilio Show with the latest news, reviews and more from the auto world. This time, Tom talks about the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the auto industry, an app offering free milkshakes for safe drivers and the dying breed of […]

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