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10/16/2026

The Stories Families Leave Behind | David Lindo | nik the hat — S1E6

David Lindo, The Urban Birder, joins Nik Hatziefstathiou to talk about noticing nature close to home. Their conversation explores city wildlife, welcoming new birders, returning to a familiar local patch and sharing curiosity with other people.

This edited Episode 6 brings together the David Lindo interview, Nik’s introduction and studio commentary, and the episode’s closing credits.

Season 1 · Episode 6
From the October 15, 2026 broadcast.

Guests previewed for a future episode are identified separately in the closing credits; they do not appear as interview guests in this release.

News and scheduling references reflect the original recording. Contains strong language and discussion of violence and distressing events.

More from the show: https://nikthehat.com

00:00 Opening with Nik
00:46 Introducing David Lindo
01:51 David Lindo — The Urban Birder
29:01 Nik’s news and media commentary
37:56 David, upcoming guests and show updates
42:48 Cars, technology and Nik’s HBO anecdote
48:02 Mary Latham, art recovery and upcoming shows
58:48 David and Frank recommendations; final sign-off
59:17 Episode credits and original show theme

10/16/2026

The Second Act: Starting Over with Frank Storey | nik the hat — S1E5

Frank Storey joins Nik Hatziefstathiou for The Second Act, a conversation about his FBI career, organized-crime investigations and the experience behind his book, The FBI’s War Against the Mafia. They discuss the Mafia’s code of silence, the public fascination with mobsters, the pressure of the work and the support that helped him carry it home.

This is the complete Episode 5 replay, including the Slash / Les Paul Spirit Award segment and Nik and Jaye’s later news discussion—not only the featured interview.

Season 1 · Episode 5
Original broadcast: October 8, 2026

An archived broadcast. News clips, developing reports and scheduling references reflect their source recordings. Contains strong language and discussion of violence and distressing events.

More from the show: https://nikthehat.com

00:00 Opening report: Slash and Les Paul
02:01 Nik opens the show
04:00 Frank Storey: FBI beginnings
08:58 Writing The FBI’s War Against the Mafia
13:34 The Mafia code of silence
17:07 Celebrity mobsters and public perception
27:08 The personal cost of the work
29:25 Original broadcast promos and intermission
38:09 Back with Nik: news roundup
52:14 Nik and Jaye: airport reports
1:04:03 Aviation security discussion
1:43:57 Nik and Jaye: regional news
1:55:13 Nik continues the news discussion
2:11:06 Fort Hood discussion: interview clip
2:12:20 A stranded passenger describes the disruption
2:27:41 Late updates from the original broadcast
2:34:30 Closing words and credits

10/16/2026

A Conversation on Justice — the complete nik the hat bonus episode.

Bruce Castor, Joseph P. Lesniak and Norm Pattis join the conversation on wrongful convictions, the death penalty and the human cost of justice, with Amanda Ge**er, Jaye and recorded contributions from Nick Yarris.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/dOiLUL-YZAM

Originally broadcast December 30, 2025. Contains strong language and discussion of violence and criminal cases.

09/26/2026

DAN FITZPATRICK, PROFESSOR MICHAEL LITTMAN, and JOSEPH P. LESNIAK, ESQ join me on NIKTHEHAT.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
REAL LIFE.

Our kids. Our decisions. Our justice system.

We’re talking about what AI means for the lives we’re actually living. Dan brings the education perspective. Michael brings the computer science. Joe brings experience from both prosecution and criminal defense.

I’m bringing the questions many of us have been asking — including the ones we might feel awkward asking out loud.

Whether you use AI every day, want nothing to do with it, or are still figuring out how you feel, join me.

09/25/2026

📣 OPENING WEEKEND ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

🎃 TONIGHT, September 25th, we are OPEN for our opening night! We can't wait to see you!

😈 Saturday, September 26th – The Bates Motel is aware of the current forecast. We will announce by 3PM on our social media if we will be open or closed for Saturday evening. We will operate in a light rain. If The Bates Motel decides to close, you will be permitted to use your tickets for a different night this season.

We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation, and we're looking forward to the spooky season ahead!

Join me tonight at 9p/8c as we go beyond the headlines surrounding Charlie Kirk and talk about the people, the pain, and...
09/17/2026

Join me tonight at 9p/8c as we go beyond the headlines surrounding Charlie Kirk and talk about the people, the pain, and the questions that don’t fit into a social media argument.

I’m joined by University of Chicago law professor Geoffrey R. Stone to talk about free speech and why defending someone’s right to speak doesn’t mean agreeing with them, and UC Irvine’s Dr. E. Alison Holman to talk about what happens to us when disturbing images keep showing up on our screens and how we can stay informed without becoming consumed by them.

Simply put: you don’t have to share someone’s politics to care about their humanity. And you don’t have to agree with me to have a seat here.

Come spend part of your Thursday night with me. We have a lot to talk about. Live. Love. Laugh. Learn. Make it count.

09/14/2026

Charles Ramsey | The Podcast Pilot — nikthehat

The original podcast pilot, revisited with Charles Ramsey, Julie Grant, Jaye and Mr. E.

Our inaugural Episode 003 dedication honors the three women Charles helped rescue. Presented as a one-off pilot with our original recorded voices, refreshed branding, and full film credits.

Strong language and discussion of abduction and captivity.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/FHBfHbz3HeQ

It’s official. Jaye and I are taking over your mornings.Monday, September 21, we’re launching THE MORNING SHOW — LIVE on...
09/14/2026

It’s official. Jaye and I are taking over your mornings.

Monday, September 21, we’re launching THE MORNING SHOW — LIVE on YouTube, every weekday at 8 a.m.

We’ll talk about what’s happening, hear from people with something to say, and make room for a little laughter along the way. Serious when it matters. Ourselves the whole time.

To everyone who’s been showing up for me: thank you. Now I get to start the day with you, too.

Subscribe on YouTube and come be part of our first morning.

Nik & Jaye. Coffee strongly encouraged.

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