On the final episode of Late to the Party, we go out the only way we know how: spiraling about a Luca Guadagnino film (Challengers hive rise!). We dive into Call Me By Your Name, Taylor Swift’s masters, Addison Rae’s chokehold on the pop girlies, Past Lives and its surprise Luca Guadagnino connection, and the Honey Boo Boo Lifetime biopic. Thanks for being late to the party with us. This party’s ending, but something new is coming soon. ♡
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 47 min
In honor of the 25th anniversary (and our frontal lobes being fully developed), we dive into Sofia Coppola’s dreamy adaptation of The Virgin Suicides. We unpack what Coppola gets so right about girlhood, the female teenage experience, and using your nepo baby powers for good. Plus: Mariska Hargitay’s bombshell doc debut, Romy Mars as a real-life Coppola character, Robert Rodriguez wisdom, and the summer movies we can’t wait to obsess over.
May 31, 2025•1 hr 30 min
This week's episode is a wild ride! We're talking Lorde tickets, premonitions, and the return of the Final Destination series. Is it fate, or just us being dramatic? We also watch Save the Last Dance for the very first time, get into Conclavecore, our It Girl alignment, Nikki's The Mask confession (and One Hour Photo tangent), and Bri gives us a Honey Boo Boo update. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 32 min
This week we are obsessing over Lorde’s new masc energy and return to melodramatic bangers with What Was That?, review our favorite dandy looks from the Met Gala, and are brought back to life by Nathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal. We also give a follow up to our Lorde powerpoint deep dive, watch Companion, get into Lana Del Rey’s Stagecoach performance, and Bri fights with the internet over The Hours. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id159...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 49 min
This week we are diving headfirst into Sex and the City 2. Our favorite ladies are back and taking on Abu Dhabi (thanks to Smith Jerrod and the recession?). Miranda Hobbs has never looked better, Carrie is being Carrie, Charlotte is crashing out over the hot Irish nanny, and we are officially seeking justice for Samantha Jones. We also get into Carrie’s run in with Aiden, our stance on kissing exes in Abu Dhabi, and why Liza Minelli should officiate all weddings (and Beyonce’s Single Ladies need...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min
This week we watched Ally Mcbeal for the first time and we have thoughts! We explore the enduring (or not-so-enduring) appeal through a modern lens, get into 90s feminism, the infamous Time Magazine cover comparing her to Gloria Steinem, Global Village Coffeehouse aesthetic, the dancing baby, Ally’s neuroses, crashing out at the office, gossip sessions in the co-ed bathroom, and all the rabbit holes of the 90s favorite It girl with main character syndrome (that's not Carrie Bradshaw). Listen to ...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 36 min
This week Lady Gaga is headlining Coachella, we relate to Chappell Roan on Call Her Daddy, and our mind is blown watching Vanilla Sky and Y Tu Mamá También. We also channel our inner rom-com heroine and discuss the Devon Lee Carlson x Reformation collab, Bri gives a Wendy Williams update, we review new music from Lana, Kesha, and Lorde, and have a kombucha girl reaction to Brittany Broski’s new single. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Is Booksmart the female Superbad? This week we dive into Olivia Wilde’s coming-of-age comedy, explore the Booksmart parallels in our own lives, and unpack the Superbad of it all (hello, Beanie Feldstein!). We also discuss the stacked cast, become members of the Skylar Gisondo hive, Nikki shares her Michael Cera obsession, the film’s very 2019 soundtrack, turning into Jessica William’s Miss Fine, and ponder if Olivia Wilde’s Nora Ephron salad dressing made a cameo on set. Listen to us on Apple: h...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Piper, noooo. This week we dive into The White Lotus season 3 finale, the magic of Parker Posey, and the tragedy of Rick and Chelsea. We also get into Walton Goggins’ sexy receding hairline, Piper’s Eat Pray Love Buddhist fantasy, THE BLENDER, the toxic blonde trio, Belinda pulling a Tanya, Duke’s beef with Timothy Ratcliff, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 54 min
It’s a slow news week here on the pod. Miley Cyrus is giving Cher in archival 1997 Thierry Mugler for her new album, Something Beautiful, we watched How to be Single (2016) which left us wondering how to be single, Nikki uses creative visualization inspired by Des'ree and her iconic 90s banger, You Gotta Be, and we dream up a modern-day VH1 Divas lineup. We also get into Lizzo’s new single, fawn over Tracy Ellis Ross in Girlfriends, discuss collecting CDs, matcha obsessions, and Kyle Mooney from...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 40 min
The White Lotus is back, Bri is falling down the Matrix rabbit hole, and we are horny for Nosferatu this week on Late to the Party. We also give our thoughts on the new Haim single, the questionable origins of that Nicole Kidman post-divorce photo, and more. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa Listen to us on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Our paws are up! This week we deep dive into Lady Gaga's music, her iconic music videos, unforgettable live performances, boundary-pushing fashion, and forays into acting (Father, Son, House of Gucci, anyone?) We also discuss Gaga reheating her nachos on her album, Mayhem, and why Lady Gaga's message of authenticity is more vital than ever. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Good morning angels! This week we are back to discuss Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. We get into our favorite noughties trio, disguises, celebrity cameos, Bernie Mac, Demi Moore's iconic villainess, and pitch our idea for a Fast and Furious-style Charlie's Angels franchise. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa Listen to us on Google: https://podcas...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min
This week we are locking in and discussing the 97th Academy Awards. Topics discussed include: Oscars fashion, Anora’s big sweep, Adrien Brody’s “brief” speech, Stanford Blache drag, supporting Independent movie theaters, and Mikey Madison’s surprising Best Actress win. We also get into Ariana Grande’s divisive Schaparelli gown, Russian Timothee Chalemet, the real Timothee Chalamet’s butter yellow suit, Sean Baker, and more. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Is this the new Oscar frontrunner? This week we discussed Anora , the Sean Baker-directed film. Join us as we gush about Mikey Madison, the Oscars, Sean Baker's direction, and of course, that ending. We're also sharing our unfiltered opinions on Vanya and Igor. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa Listen to us on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/f...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Tarantino's love letter to Hollywood, Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood , is our obsession this week! We're diving deep into its revisionist history, Tarantino’s iconic postmodern pastiche filmmaking style, Leo DiCaprio's underrated performance as girly pop Rick Dalton, Brad Pitt's Oscar-winning performance, Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate, that W Magazine cover featuring Maragret Qualley and Mikey Madison, Spahn Ranch and the Mansion Family, and so much more! Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Pammy forever! This week we chat about The Last Showgirl , Gia Coppola’s directing style, revisit Palo Alto , and why we need the reinvention of Pamela Anderson more now than ever. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa Listen to us on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MjBjMzM1OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Find us on Tik Tok htt...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Existential crisis? Check. Hot yoga opinions you didn't ask for? Double-check. We're back with a full debriefing on Halina Reijn's A24 film, Babygirl. Oscar snubs, erotic films, Nicole Kidman's iconic filmography (and her impressive milk chugging abilities), Harris Dickinson's dance moves to George Michael's Father Figure, Antonio Banderas, and a why Babygirl is the Challengers of 2025. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Lis...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 18 min
A deep dive on the films of Julianne Moore. We explore the queen of melodrama from her iconic roles in Todd Haynes’ Oscar-nominated banger Far from Heaven and PTA’s Magnolia to her heartbreaking performance in Still Alice and personal favorite, The Kids are Alright. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa Listen to us on Google: https://podcasts.google....
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Join us as we unpack Pablo Larrain's trilogy of films that reimagine the lives of iconic 20th-century women. We discuss the stunning fashion choices in each film – from the elegant Chanel in 'Spencer' to the iconic pillbox hat and the shockingly bloody version in 'Jackie.' We also delve into Angelina Jolie’s performance as opera singer Maria Callas, Kristen Stewart’s divisive portrayal of Princess Diana (and the pearls in soup scene) in ‘Spencer’, and the exploration of Camelot in ‘Jackie’. Lear...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 29 min
We are back to dissect the latest Joker film, Joker: Folie à Deux. We’ll explore the actually iconic and underrated Lady Gaga performance as Lee Quinzel, Joaquin Phoenix’s return in all its Cop Rock glory, Lady Gaga’s Harlequin companion album, and the film’s exploration of shared madness. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa Listen to us on Google: ...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 29 min
This week we are unpacking the many highs and lows of the past 12 months in film, fashion, and pop culture. Topics include: Doechii's NPR Tiny Desk performance, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Thom Browne method dressing on the Wicked press tour, Daisy Edgar Jones' in Chloe and the It Girls of 2024, and Nikki's favorite film, Challengers. We also share what movies we want to see (Baby Girl), theories on the Jon Benet Ramsey case, and our ins and outs for 2025. Listen to us on Apple: https://po...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 29 min
This week we have a life-changing experience watching the Holiday film, Last Holiday. We get into the film’s heartwarming message, Food Network’s creative cross promotion, and why Queen Latifah is a national treasure. We also yap about underrated Christmas films, the uncanny valley of The Polar Express, and Santa’s (apparently) obvious sex appeal. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spoti...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Does Sabrina Carpenter's A Nonsense Christmas bring the holiday cheer? Is SNL out of the trenches? And what's the deal with Sandra Bullock's insane Chinese food order in Two Weeks Notice? We're tackling these burning questions and more in this week's episode. Join us for some holiday fun and a whole lot of nonsense. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQ...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Today we are discussing Wicked, become Hotties after the Megan thee Stallion doc, and unpack the power of the rebrand and when you know it’s time to pivot. We also discuss Lady Gaga’s musical comeback, defend Artpop, and Bri gets Penguin Pilled. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa Listen to us on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9h...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Would Kathleen Kelly from You've Got Mail be a thriving small business owner today? Join us as we delve into the world of Nora Ephron with Shawnee Mead (The Podcast Around the Corner). We discuss her timeless writing, the mantra "everything is copy", and her oeuvre of films from Silkwood to Julie & Julie (and Nora b-sides like Mixed Nuts and Bewitched) . We also explore the timeless appeal of Billy Crystal's sweaters and give our Nora Ephron Gift Guide. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcast...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 30 min
This week we are unlocking an episode from our very short-lived Gilmore Girls podcast. We discuss the first season that includes an introduction to the two Lorelei's and Stars Hollow. The season also includes Rory's acceptance to Chilton, sweet sixteens, Dean, Donna Reed, and a thousand yellow daisies. Tune in for all the Gilmore talk, stay for the Howard Dean impressions and a life lesson from Kurt Cobain. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki...
Nov 28, 2024•2 hr 1 min
This week we watched the film of the year, The Substance (2024), and go Down the Drain after reading Julia Fox’s memoir. Topics discussed include: Julia Fox’s journey to being an It Girl (and Josh Safdie’s muse), Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley's career best performances, impossible beauty standards, hagsploitation films, reference Miley Cyrus' memoir Miles to Go, and ask ourselves would we take The Substance? Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-ni...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 12 min
To cope with our political anxiety, we discuss our election night counterprogramming. We dive into Netflix’s Martha documentary and find comfort in a Sex and the City rewatch. We also explore the cultural shift towards the tradwife and the unpack pros and cons of archival fashion. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa Listen to us on Google: https://p...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min
On this week's episode, Nikki gets married, Bri starts a flash mob to Cher’s Believe, we discuss Bridesmaids as a recession-core masterpiece, and get into Wicked’s wickedly prevalent marketing campaign. Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890 Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUa Listen to us on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MjBjMzM1OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw ...
Nov 07, 2024•41 min
