Nick makes a big announcement about "Classic Cinema's Nick's Pix," his new film series, in which he will host a screening of a classic movie every month...get those tickets now! Nick is then joined by filmmaker/podcast host/writer Amy Guth, to discuss lau

In this episode, the awesome and lovely Nell Minow is back to talk with Nick about a Lifetime Achievement Award she just received, which leads to an incredible conversation about corporate greed (including stories about how she took down Vince McMahon, an

Nick welcomes film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to the podcast to review the new movies "Love Lies Bleeding," "Arthur the King," and Michael Keaton's latest "Knox Goes Away," and Erik talks about his time at the recent SXSW Film Fest, where he

Nick breaks down the Oscars and gives his thoughts on the winners, the losers and the greatness of "Godzilla" FINALLY winning an Academy Award! Nick is joined by TV critic Dan Fienberg, from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, to talk about the Osc

Nick welcomes the wonderful Marnie Shure, Managing Editor of The Takeout, to the podcast to talk about food related topics including: the item that chefs dread to add to their menus, chocolate chip ice cream is on the verge of extinction, Dave and Buster'

In this "For The People" episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum to the podcast to answer some listener questions, and talk about buying auto insurance, how to start an emergency savings fund, the controlling of credit card interest rates, an

Nick talks with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy about the upcoming Oscar telecast and predictions of the winners, the terrific 3D movie fest happening at the Music Box Theatre, and they review the highly anticipated: "Dune: Part Two," and Ad

TV critic Dan Fienberg, from The Hollywood Reporter & The Fien Print, joins Nick to discuss Jon Stewart's return to "The Daily Show;" the final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm;" FX's new version of James Clavell's "Shogun;" Dan's "TV's Top 5" podcast, and

Nick welcomes Axios.com's Monica Eng to the podcast to talk about some terrific Chicago-related topics including: the very tense atmosphere at City Hall, the future of Dollar Stores, the surprising quality of Aldi's wine collection, Chicago's always inter

Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan to the podcast to talk about his interviews with musician Duff McKagan, and adult film star Jenna Jameson, and to review concert performances by Madonna, Buddy Guy, and Lemonheads. Nick and Jim also talk about the d