You know you're in a serious relationship when you're talking finances with your partner right before buying a house. While Nikki’s figuring that out, Brian’s talking about trying to open a safe deposit box at the bank. Sean got into trouble for laminating his social security card when he was 17. Nikki recently watched Mr. McMahon on Netflix and now wonders if people lose their empathy when they get rich. Nikki’s all about setting boundaries, and Brian’s a straight shoote...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Getting stuck at the airport isn't that bad when you’re running on zero sleep. Nikki's just trying to catch up after a crazy weekend. Sean actually loves the hustle and bustle of airports—kinda gives him that New York vibe. Nikki's low-key worried she’s gonna get hit by a zombie car in her neighborhood if she doesn’t get some sleep soon. But honestly, hearing Adam Sandler roll with Nikki’s joke during the Oscars was SO worth being up for 48 hours. Another highlight ...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki absolutely adores her team, and they’re so grateful for the gift she gave them for their work on the Golden Globes. Looking back on her tour, Nikki honestly never imagined she’d be where she is now. Oh, and there are a couple more restaurant pet peeves from yesterday that still need to be addressed. Sean and Brian weigh in on what they’d do if they accidentally sent a mean text about someone to that person. They also talk about how the pandemic impacted so many years of t...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki has noticed that Sean is calmer on planes. Could it be that the chill pill is working? She had plans to rap on her birthday, but now she’s kinda doubting her progress on "Rap God." Brian had a dream about making some big argument on Fox News about DOGE. Nikki’s super curious about everyone’s food noises and habits. They’re all obsessed with Timothée Chalamet’s SAG speech. Tbh, sometimes comedy just doesn’t age well, and apparently neither do FAA r...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki’s putting off washing her hair as a time-management move—it’s just too much with everything going on. Brian swears Nikki’s the fastest person in the bathroom he’s ever met. Nikki’s downtime is when she’s napping and feels invisible to people who don’t get it. Nikki and Brian are both suspicious of Tom Brady’s nap before his first game. Noa’s been thinking a lot about personal growth and outgrowing your past. Nikki knows nothing la...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki had some of her best crowds over the weekend, and even though she was literally in the middle of nowhere, she still went out and had an awesome time. This morning, though? Not so much—she had to kick off the day with a sizzle reel, and she's definitely feeling it. Brian and Sean are all about supporting her, letting her know she’s already checked something off her "funeral prep" list. Nikki and her openers had an epic time on the road, especially with some wild karaoke nights a...
Feb 20, 2025•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki and Noa are back at it with the meditation, and Brian is inching his way there. He’s still skeptical, but of course, Nikki’s got a book that might change his mind. Brian’s trying to fix his clenched jaw, and Nikki’s convinced DMT’s the answer. Oh, and if you ever see a woman trying to wrangle three tiny dogs into an elevator, please don’t start yelling at them in a high-pitched voice. Maybe take a sec, hop on Reddit, and learn some empathy instead. Nikki...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki and Brian are totally on the same page about Super Bowl Sunday being the saltiest holiday on so many levels. Nikki was super bummed by the Taylor Swift boos, and it’s making her question America. Brian was all about the Halftime Show, and Nikki recapped seeing it in person. At the NFL Honors, she got to meet Jordon Hudson, which was a major highlight. A cab ride from hell turns into new material. Nikki shouts her Pittsburgh crowd and her opener, Tommy Brennan. In the Final Thought, N...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki sure knows how to set a table of friends. The pre-show chat about chin implants had to keep going, and Nikki, basically a plastic surgery guru, is leading the convo. Sean’s lips are goals, but growing up with these ‘DSLs’ wasn't all it's cut out to be. 'Beat Bobby Flay' is the perfect show to just throw on, but let’s be real—no one at this table can cook. They shout out Liza Treyger’s new special Night Owl , and Brian gives a quick comedy lesson about th...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki had a b-l-a-s-t at the Grammys. Brian, Sean, and Andrew are excited to hear, but first, we need to list all of Andrew’s powerful friends. From being part of the Benson Boone performance to who came over to her table, Nikki spills it all. Brian has a total fanboy moment realizing he’s lowkey obsessed with Heidi Klum, and Nikki might need to sit through 30 hours of makeup next Halloween. It was a night full of epic stories, and one that really needs to be shouted out is the pep t...
Feb 06, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor is back and you this will bring out Nikki's morbid curiosity. While Nikki and Taylor dive into their obsessions with national tragedies, Brian shares his experience at the Flight 93 National Memorial. Nikki’s noticed some changes at her local Starbucks and, naturally, had to hop on Reddit to see what’s going on. She might even have a new mission—clearing out all the extra stuff in her bathroom, and thankfully, she has Taylor there to help. In the Final Thought, Nikki tal...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki might not remember the title of the book she’s reading, but it’s already helping her in so many ways. Like, forcing herself to do something hard first thing in the morning has boosted her confidence for the rest of the day. Sean O'Connor is back, and Brian has a unique take on why social media is the worst. They all stan the latest SNL episode, dive into how AI is changing content creation, how loneliness is pushing people to seek validation from bots and why meditation works. ...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tone is EVERYTHING, especially when your friend’s going through a breakup, right? Nikki’s always got her friends’ back and she’s definitely not afraid to roast the ex. Nikki, Brian, and Noa dive into the friend zone and how to handle it while dating. Nikki’s loves about being in a relationship where she can have friends of all genders. With her Moxie BBL appointment coming up, Nikki asks Noa what she loves about it. Nikki keeps her passion about veganism in check be...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast St. Louis is freezing, and Nikki's over the idea of her delivery people having to ride a bike. She’s got a theory about Melania’s hat, by the way. Also, she’s clearing up some plastic surgery rumors and swears she’ll always be transparent about what she's had done. Since the Globes, Nikki’s been in a bit of a funk and misses doing joke-writing work. She’s reading a third of Anatomy of a Breakthrough and hoping that it helps. Nikki and Brian question people who...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast A loud moment at the gym turns into a pleasant whisper for Nikki. We honestly have no idea how Brian survived his boyhood with all the dangers he was dodging. Nikki’s all about people who make a career change later in life, while Brian thinks there should be limitations. After some hellish rumors on the internet, Nikki and Brian clear up some stuff about the Golden Globes mid show bit. They also give props to some game time decisions that made Nikki’s showing on point. Nikki is readi...
Jan 17, 2025•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast After the Golden Globes, everything in LA just shifted... Nikki and Brian are here to unpack it all. Nikki's finally seen Whiplash (yes, Brian's all-time fave), and it's got her thinking about her own movie dreams. As she contemplates what kind of film she'd like to create, they dive deep into all the clichés and tropes that DEFINITELY won’t make the cut. Sometimes, figuring out what you don’t want is the best place to start, right? Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The moment’s finally here—and Nikki is thrilled with how her night went hosting the 2025 Golden Globes. She’s hanging with her writing team, Brian Frange and Sean O’Connor, plus her producer (and boyfriend) Chris Convy. It legit feels like every headline is straight out of their Google Doc. Nikki spills the tea on what it was like delivering her monologue, and Brian and Sean dish on who in the room was living for her jokes. They’re pretty sure Ralph Fiennes is offic...
Jan 07, 2025•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last pod/First pod of the year! Nikki’s got Brian and Andrew Collin with her to kick things off and wrap up the week. Brian’s suggesting everyone set a “reverse resolution” for 2025, basically, his fail-safe method to avoid failure. Nikki’s wants to cut out gossiping this year (which, let’s be real, sounds like a solid goal). The Golden Globes are this Sunday, and Nikki is feeling confident about her prep... No, she doesn't need more time, that would definitel...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The best thing about spending Xmas in LA is that Nikki can get in to any pilates class she wants. Andrew finds that as he gets older he gets more emotional for passionate instructors. At least once a year Nikki likes to watch her friend Hamish get eaten by fire ants . On the topic of pain, Andrew tells his story of getting violently ill while on the road with Nikki from a bad batch of Étouffée. Brian has breaking news; No One Had A Better Year Than Nikki Glaser . Nikki's shares her...
Dec 27, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki's Christmas plans got canceled, but honestly, she's not even that mad about it. It actually made her realize that being in a committed relationship means sticking by your partner when they're sick. Andrew totally gets it—it’s not that they’re selfish, they just get a little absent-minded sometimes when trying to do something nice, and he shares a couple of times he messed up in his own relationship without meaning to. Brian brings up the final Thursday Night Football gig,...
Dec 25, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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&mdash...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. S...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 W...
Dec 06, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 05, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 try...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 bo...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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-fr...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 N...
Nov 14, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
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