Podcast appearances and mentions of tom hush

Nick welcomes his old friend and former producer, Tom Hush, to the podcast to celebrate the 70th birthday of the greatest kaiju of them all, the Granddaddy of Destruction: GODZILLA! Tom and Nick dive into the history of the iconic character, discussing the best and worst films, Godzilla's impact on cinema and pop culture, and much more. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for a trip to Belgium via Universal Yums, where they explore the wonders of waffles, chocolate, and some of Belgium's weird laws. They also praise The Muscles From Brussels himself, Jean-Claude Van Damme, for his absolute genius. A delicious Belgian snack is tasted to wrap up this celebratory episode. [Ep302]

In this "For The People" episode, Nick welcomes The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, for his monthly visit to discuss topics like gas rewards for credit cards and new rules for flying commercially with kids. Then it's time for the "Checkbook's College of Consumer Knowledge Quiz," where Herb tests Nick and Tom Hush's knowledge of money and consumer-related topics. The episode continues with a visit from Consumer Guide Automotive's Tom Appel. Tom talks about the new VW electric van, the 2024 Subaru Outback XT, and takes a nostalgic look back at a hilarious 1964 Checker ad where they attempted to sell taxis to the general public. Plus, another edition of "Starspotter" and "Mystery Show." [Ep275]

Chef Nick Santangelo at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into his creative process for crafting various wing flavors and the exciting lineup for their upcoming 12 Days of Wing'mas. Also, executive producer Tom Hush takes on Jake Melnick's Corner Tap XXXX Hot Wing Challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick talks with the TV critic from The Hollywood Reporter and The Fien Print, Dan Fienberg about the end of the actors strike, the GREAT new HBO Albert Brooks documentary directed by Rob Reiner, the squirmy and funny new show with Emma Stone called "The Curse," and a new documentary about Tyler Perry. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick battle each other in a round of "80s-90s Trivia Madness" with the one and only Slap Slapply (friend of Tom Hush, the Executive Producer of "The Steve Cochran Show" on WLS-AM 890). The trivia battle is fierce, and the stories that Slap shares are hilarious, including how Slap and the members of King Crimson hunt turkeys in a Merecedes Benz, how he is blessed with quite a large 'lapdog,' and how Regis Philbin actually killed and ate ALF on the set of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." And, Nick's Dad Tells a Joke. [Ep194]

Nick is joined by movie critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to review the new private-eye mystery "Marlowe," with Liam Neeson; the Australian romance "Of An Age," and the latest Marvel Universe adventure "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania." Then, British Bon Vivant, Slap Slapply (close friends with Tom Hush, Executive Producer of The Steve Cochran Show on WLS-AM) hosts another round of the game show "For The Record" in which Nick and Esmeralda Leon test their music knowledge, discover that Slap is actually a werewolf, remember the genius of the band Everclear, and battle for a prize that includes an evening with the ghost of Raquel Welch. It's all very strange. [EP116]

Nick explores and looks back at some of the memorable "Lonely Island SNL Digital Shorts" that dominated the show in the mid-2000s. Incredibly funny videos that include: "Dick in a Box," "Laser Cats," Natalie's Rap," "Threw It On The Ground," and the one that pretty much started it all "Lazy Sunday," in which Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell throw down a hardcore rap about going to see "The Chronicles of Narnia." Nick's guest for this episode is Tom Hush, Executive Producer of The Steve Cochran Show on WLS-AM 890 Chicago, who is a generation younger than Nick and provides a fascinating and revealing look at how these Digital Shorts made an huge impact on his teenage life, and, how the Lonely Island guys almost singlehandedly changed the way people watched SNL and impacted the culture in a massive way, plus the stuff is just really, really funny. [EP5]

Nick and Esmeralda Leon are joined by the famous British Quiz Show Host Slap Slapply (good friend of Tom Hush, Executive Producer of The Steve Cochran Show on WLS-AM 890 Chicago) to talk about his wedding, the current state of England, and the World Cup...and have another round of the music trivia game "For The Record." Then, Esma and Nick talk about serving celebrities at restaurants, they answer some listener/subscriber emails (Nick is reminded of the many celebrity impressions that he does), fulfill a Magic Megaphone Message and taste test more crazy food from Japan. [EP94]

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Tom Hush share the stories behind how Chicago’s avenues, roads, boulevards, parkways, and drives were named.

Dave Plier, Roger Badesch, producer Tom Hush and listeners talk about the history behind radio and television call letters including WGN ‘World’s Greatest Newspaper’, which made its first appearance in the Chicago Tribune nameplate on August 29, 1911 and ceased on December 31, 1976, and dozens of other Chicago call signs that graced the airwaves over the past 100 years on both radio and […]

Pearl Harbor (2001) // Dir. Michael Bay This is a podcast that will live in infamy. At the request of this week's special guest, Mr. Tom Hush, we discuss Michael Bay's World War II love triangle that seemingly aspired to be the next Titanic. (Spoiler: It wasn't).

On this special edition of No Coast Cinema, Tom Hush chats with the director and star of the award-winning film “Still Human”, Oliver Chan and Crisel Consunji. The film follows a young domestic worker from the Philippines as she begins a new job as a caretake of a paralyzed man in Hong Kong. As they […]

Episode 55 we talk doubles with Jordan Peele's "Us" (2019) and Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" (1958). Sound clips in the beginning are with Jordan Peele talking about the duality of his film and role of scissors, and then a BFI interview with actress Kim Novak about her role in "Vertigo". Jeff and Rebecca are joined by first time guest Tom Hush (@mounthushmore)! Tom is co-host of the WGN + podcast NO COAST CINEMA and is a producer on the The Nick Digilio show on WGN. Next episodes theme and movies to be discussed are TBD. But we may having a special Twin Peaks episode coming up in May, stay tuned!

Amara Enyia joins us in studio to explain why she’s the best candidate to lead Chicago. Former federal prosecutor and longtime white-collar defense attorney Patrick Cotter discusses the federal investigations of aldermen Burke & Solis. DePaul University College Of Law Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea & Chicago-Kent College Of Law Dean Harold Krent discuss recent bar passage rates and other challenges facing law schools. In the Legal Grab Bag, WGN producer Tom Hush and ADR Systems Senior VP Alex Goodrich join Tina & Rich to discuss breaking legal news involving the Michael Jackson documentary, Fyre Fest, law firm diversity and more.

Family Matters The Family Man and Tom Hush have their final confrontation.   Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your FREE copy today with your 30-day Audible trial! Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website! And be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your feedback!

The antlered god of dark secrets, Tom Hush, demonstrates his namesake, and the Family Man finds himself at the mercy of dark recovered memories.   Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your FREE copy today with your 30-day Audible trial! Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website! And be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your feedback!

On this very special edition of No Coast Cinema, host Tom Hush talks with filmmaker Jake S. Weisman about the curious case of Orson Welles’ The Other Side of the Wind. They discuss the story of the film’s completion and a little bit of the history behind it, including its haphazard shooting and the legal battle […]

The Silence at the End of the World The Family Man leans more about the killer who hunts him and, despite him, decides to pursue his own quarry - Tom Hush.  However, he realizes things may not be so simple.    Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your FREE copy today with your 30-day Audible trial! Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website! And be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on iTunes or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your feedback! /

No Coast host Tom Hush and film critic Matt Cipolla dive into the last month in movies and break down films such as The Predator, The Nun, Assassination Nation and Mandy.

No Coast host Tom Hush sits down with up and coming Filipino director Raya Martin to discuss his gripping crime drama, “Smaller and Smaller Circles”. Based on the novel of the same name, the film follows two Jesuit priests in the Philippines tracking down a serial killer who is targeting young boys. Martin discusses adapting […]

No Coast Cinema is back! After a long hiatus while searching for a home studio, Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius are back to talk all things film. This week, competition with MoviePass heats up following the announcement of the AMC Stubs A-List service which gives subscribers three movies a week (including premium formats like IMAX […]

Flashback to 2008 when vampires sparkled and LOVED to play baseball. Strap in for two very different perspectives on the phenomenon as Luke (die-hard Twi-hard) and Katie (confused by the whole thing, honestly) feast on Twilight! - Produced/Engineered by Tom Hush -

In this mini episode of No Coast Cinema, Tom Hush talks about two of the screenings he attended as part of the 6th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival. He looks at opening night selection Fast Color, directed by Julia Hart and starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and the 25th Anniversary screening of Jurassic Park on 35mm film. Like […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, hosts Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius welcome writer, director and fellow podcaster Eliaz Rodriguez to discuss his short films “Think Twice” and the upcoming “Silica”, as well as his involvement in the Middle Coast Film Festival and the CinemaJaw podcast. They talk about Eliaz’s beginnings in film, how he […]

EPISODE 32: Tom Hush, co-host of much-loved No Coast Cinema podcast on WGN Plus, graces me with his presence on the show this week and we take a stroll through memory lane in compiling his eclectic list of film influences. We start where we, 1993-babies, should start: The Lion King, and Tom talks about just how obsessed he was with that special movie. We move on to talk about Tarantino, Roger Ebert, Breathless and the Chicago film community which he has fallen deeper and deeper in love with as he records each episode of NCC. Music by the wonderful @officialimotep on @palettes

This week on No Coast Cinema, hosts Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius hang out with Katie Johnston-Smith, Drew Krehel and Kyle Talley of the sketch comedy and film collective, Muscular Clown. They talk about their award-winning web-series, “The Street Wizard’s Apprentice” and the process of writing and shooting the series and why creativity beats budget. […]

On this special edition of the Saturday Night Special, host Amy Guth teams up with Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius from No Coast Cinema on WGN Plus to talk all about horror and other genre film. They preview the upcoming Cinepocalypse film festival at the Music Box Theatre with the festival’s artistic director, Josh Goldbloom, […]

Writer and director Jake Weisman helps out on hosting duties with regular host Tom Hush on this week’s episode of No Coast Cinema! They welcome writers Joe Randazzo and Sean Steffen to the program to talk about their fantastically funny yet horrifyingly accurate short, “The Perfect Candidate”, and how they more or less predicted the […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, hosts Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius step into the seedy world of Private I’s and femme fatales as they talk with Eddie Muller, founder and president of the Film Noir Foundation. They discuss the history and influence of film noir as well as why film noir remains a popular […]

Tom Hush from No Coast Cinema Podcast on WGN Plus fills-in for Lise on this edition of Lise.FM. Alex DePompei is a musician and radio host based out of Chicago. He talks about his initial introduction to music and how he became an avid fan and champion of country music. You can check out his band Junker Bliss at https://junkerbliss.bandcamp.com/ and listen to his show Country Breakfast every Saturday morning from 8-9am on wluw.org. You can also listen to Tom's podcast No Coast Cinema at http://wgnradio.com/category/wgn-plus/no-coast-cinema/

Tom Hush has left the helm of the No Coast Cinema ship this week, so Conor and Lise are left to steer – and they have a good old trip, thanks to this week’s special guests! EhrynSka and Shea Hardacre both star in Chicago-centric web series, Collective Failures, which spotlights the “underground” (air-quotes required) DIY […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, hosts Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius welcome Ruby Western and Kayla Ginsburg, co-creators of the hilarious webseries Afternoon Snatch. Afternoon Snatch is an unapologetically queer web comedy about heartbreak and the importance of community. Following Annie (Ruby Western), the humor editor at a local feminist magazine, Afternoon Snatch navigates […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, it’s a packed house as hosts Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius welcome David Holcombe & Adam Blaszkiewicz of Soft Cage Films and “S**tcago” writer/director Nick Alonzo. Soft Cage Films is a non-profit film production company that is dedicated to engaging the public through the production and promotion of socially relevant […]

Welcome to episode 4 of No Coast Cinema, your trusty guide to cinema in Chicago and around the world! This week, hosts Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius welcome writer/director Matt Storc to the show to talk about his new feature film, “Take Back the Knife”. The film centers around a group of three “final girls” […]

On this edition of No Coast Cinema, hosts Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius welcome John Davies, creator of Sinema Obscura. Sinema Obscura is a lot of things: a film club, a screening series and an excuse to watch movies. For John, it’s an opportunity to bring together up and coming filmmaking talent and foster a […]

Welcome to the inaugural episode of WGN Plus’ premier films podcast, No Coast Cinema! Every episode hosts Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius focus on the writers, directors, producers and promoters that make up Chicago’s unique film community along with cinema news and much more. This episode, Tom and Conor chat with writer/director Jake Weisman of Capra […]

Staff writer Tom Hush joins the podcast this week to talk about the surge in vinyl reissues and the pros and cons they bring with them.