#494 Favorite Pop Culture Moment, Emotional Reactions & Is Mattress Firm Legit?

Things are heating up for Nikki! All hail the queen—she’s been nominated for a Golden Globe, a Critics Choice Award, and now named NYT Comedian of the Year! Nikki, Brian, Sean, and Andrew chat about what it was like shooting promos for the Golden Globes. Nikki felt a little awkward because they were super cookie-cutter, but she felt better when Brian reminded her that no one looks cool shooting those things. You know where she never feels awkward? The NYT Crossword Puzzle—don’t mess with her, she’s all about that competition. They also review Emilia Pérez and other recent movies they’ve watched. Nikki, Brian, and Sean had a blast meeting Roseanne Barr. Nikki gave the opening monologue at The Hollywood Reporter’s 2024 Women in Entertainment Power 100, and she shares her thoughts on that experience. With Nikki being the first woman to host the Globes solo (which she thinks is kinda ridiculous to highlight), they ask her who her ideal co-host would be. In the Final Thought, Brian talks about his excitement (and skepticism) about trying hypnotherapy to help with his jaw problems. Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram: @NikkiGlaserPod Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian’s Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Nikki on Jimmy Kimmel Live ! Nikki tells Brian, Sean, and Andrew that TV shows and movies need to be top-tier, and she wouldn't mind if they were a little faster. After sharing some stories about hanging out with Julie over the weekend, Brian and Sean get into how their moms make them feel guilty in totally different ways. It’s been a wild news cycle, and they process it with some funny takes. Nikki talks about what topics she’s thinking of discussing with Jimmy Kimmel. She also shares some highlights from the last Eras Tour. Brian got some instant karma at the gym for being on his phone. In the Final Thought, Nikki’s baffled as to why people don’t follow the golden rule. Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram: @NikkiGlaserPod Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian’s Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IG  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki, doing what she does best, has gathered the ultimate squad at her podcast table. She’s got Brian Frange and Sean O’Connor, her friends and writers for the Golden Globes, plus Chris Convy, her partner and EP for both the Globes and life. In anticipation of hosting the Golden Globes, As she preps for hosting the Golden Globes, Nikki brings up one of her all-time fave pop culture moments — the Will Smith slap heard around the world and the Moonlight mix-up. There’s one more discussion about Wicked because there are still some things to process, like animal rights and Ethan Slater. Brian saw My Old Ass and didn’t cry, which totally shocks Nikki... but does it though? Nikki’s fully bought into the Mattress Firm conspiracy. The Wall Street Journal is writing a piece on Nikki, and when they interviewed her bestie Anya, Nikki told her to spill everything she knows. Chris might be the only one at the table who doesn’t care about being on TV, and that blows everyone else’s mind. In the Final Thought, Nikki gives a rundown of her upcoming schedule and is over the moon about a voicemail from a crying Gen Z Em. Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram: @NikkiGlaserPod Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian’s Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey besties, quick heads up — this episode has some Wicked spoilers, so don’t say we didn’t warn you. Nikki’s back in LA, gearing up to host the Golden Globes, and she’s using the pod to try out her makeup look. She’s joined by Brian, Sean O’Connor, and Gen Z Em. Before heading out of St. Louis, Nikki had the best time with her fam and even pulled a 'positive prank' on her nephew. She got to see Wicked and explains why she found it underwhelming. Oh, and did you know Nikki has a small connection to The Wizard of Oz? She talks about how it her career in taking flight. The crew shares their stories about getting the ‘yips’ on stage. In the Final Thought, Nikki opens up about the anxious habit she’s trying to ditch, and Gen Z Em might just be the perfect person to help her do it. Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram: @NikkiGlaserPod Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian’s Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Besties, we’re only dropping one episode this week, but we’ll be back with two next week. Have an amazing Thanksgiving—we’re so thankful to have you as part of the Bestie fam! Nikki’s hanging with Brian in her home studio, and they’re chatting about their upcoming shoot for Prime’s Thursday Night Football and Nikki’s writers' room which is filled with all the right enneagrams. While discussing art and creativity, Nikki shares that she can’t relate to some artists' need for expression—or lack thereof. Then, they dive into one of Nikki’s fave quizzes, the NY Times Regional Dialect Test, and answer it. They end up with a way better result than the Akinator (side note: the answer to that quiz was Cara Delevingne, who interviewed Nikki for Interview—cool, right?). In the Final Thought, Brian gives an honest review of Wicked, AND everyone is screaming over the latest shout out Nikki got.  Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram for bonus content: @NikkiGlaserPod Leave us your voicemail: Click Here To Record Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian’s Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki and Brian have been talking smack all morning, so of course, it spills over into the pod. Brian gives his somewhat controversial take on the latest in entertainment, and Nikki’s here for it. Nikki’s been obsessed with English Teacher and is dying for more shows like it. She got legit excited when a friend told her she's on Brad Pitt's radar. After a little scare at the park, Nikki might have to get her dog a private trainer while she's away hosting the Golden Globes. Meanwhile, Brian’s trying to get Chris to join the ginseng craze, but Nikki’s already ahead of the game with an Eastern Medicine gift from a Bestie. They go off on the flaws of the medical system and pledge to meditate more. Somehow, they end up creating an "In & Out" list for the new year and agree that Seinfeld stands the test of time. In the Final Thought, they rant about pet peeves at the gym. Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram for bonus content: @NikkiGlaserPod Leave us your voicemail: Click Here To Record Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian’s Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Obviously, Nikki’s been watching a ton of movies in prep for hosting the Golden Globes, and it’s made her realize that no one actually accidentally stumbles into a kiss like they do in rom-coms. Also, My Old Ass is amazing on many levels. Nikki and Julie had a solid laugh over an Alzheimer’s commercial and really like the Martha doc. Chris isn’t fazed by danger, and Nikki’s kinda accepting it. She still tells people to walk against traffic though, and while driving on a slick road, wished her body was elsewhere. Noa asks for some relationship advice, and in the Final Thought, Nikki gets real about her career. Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram for bonus content: @NikkiGlaserPod Leave us your voicemail: Click Here To Record Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian’s Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Glaser is sitting in today. Nikki makes the case for why Besties wouldn’t want her to have high self-esteem—and why that actually benefits her career. Nikki’s nominated for a Grammy, and Brian is feeling confident she'll win this one. She thinks it’s all a bit of a joke, but what’s not funny is the person who totally stone-faced her. Julie’s still processing the first few times Nikki got in trouble for dropping curse words. Julie’s lungs are looking amazing now that she’s 15 years smoke-free. It really hits different when your health takes a turn for the worse—Julie didn’t even consider this when she was younger. Brian opens up about the one thing that helped him overcome IBS as a kid. After discussing positive associations, Nikki feels like she’s finally leveling up her texting skills, thanks to Gen Z Em. On the set of a high-end fashion photoshoot, Nikki shares the best advice she got about posing for a professional photographer. Somehow, this sparks an epiphany about the rise and fall of AI-generated models. Nikki and Brian dive deep into why the "binge-watch TV" model is no longer working in today's world. Final Thought: Nikki is officially giving up on trying to convince her mom to stop slinging mud with a broken body. Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram for bonus content: @NikkiGlaserPod Leave us your voicemail: Click Here To Record Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian’s Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki could really use a massage, but she's not trying to get mildly assaulted, thanks. Brian is still low-key confused about his Sting concert in Vegas and almost getting into a fight. Nikki is over being upset about the election, but she’s not going to stop being disappointed deep down in her soul. Thankfully, Chris is back in town, so it's time for some couch dates. But seriously, don't invite Nikki to a one-on-one date, make her the third or fifth. Gen Z Em has definitely rubbed off on how Nikki texts. Final thought: Nikki does not give a single f about a person she catches in a lie. Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram for bonus content: @NikkiGlaserPod Leave us your voicemail: Click Here To Record Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian’s Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was recorded on Election Day. Nikki and Brian decide to playfully speculate about the possible outcomes of the election. They realize that if Trump is elected, the finale of Dinosaurs the sitcom might just be how the world ends. Both of them lost something personal at SoFi Stadium over the weekend, but it doesn’t bother them too much. They also imagine what a Kamala win would look like. Nikki was so anxious on election eve that she crashed at her parents’ house. While there, her mom showed her a missed connection, and Nikki had to confront her dad about accepting both her and her mom’s interrupting ways. Nikki recently had an encounter with someone who doesn’t like her—too bad for them, because Nikki started a TikTok trend, and it involved a cast member of Hamilton. In the Final Thought, Nikki dishes on a Joan Rivers tribute she’s involved with and what she hopes to get out of it. Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content: https://apple.co/nikkiglaserpodcast  . Watch this episode on our Youtube Channel: The Nikki Glaser Podcast Follow the pod on Instagram for bonus content: @NikkiGlaserPod Leave us your voicemail: Click Here To Record Nikki's Tour Dates: nikkiglaser.com/tour Brian’s Animations: youtube.com/@BrianFrange More Nikki: IG More Brian: IG More producer Noa: IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.