Nikki's BFF Taylor McGraw stops by the pod in her full "cashew" form. Nikki had a devastating experience in a Beverly Hills dressing room and makes sense of it with the support of her friends. Brian shares how he copes with self hate. After watching Monday Night Football with Chris, Nikki seems well on her way to being one of those overly excited sports fans screaming at the top of her lungs. In The Final Thought, Brian talks about how Aaron Rodger's injury put a damper on his trip to Dallas. . ...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is intrigued by Anya's tea date with a new friend. Why can Nikki bare her soul on stage but feels so uneasy at the thought of being on a date? Chris' big birthday surprise is revealed and it ends with Nikki eating salad out of a bag. Brian is perplexed with his wife's obsession about putting things into bags. Nikki has a new stressor, cars hitting a curb. Anya faces a conundrum involving a neighbor caught on her security camera. Nikki is back in her stomping ground, St. Louis, she shows Ch...
Sep 14, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this rare occasion it was worth it for Brian to stay up late and work on his Burning Man cartoon because it helped Anya understand what was off about it. Nikki explains how "flailing" people look for meaning. Nikki, Chris and Brian recap celebrating Chris' birthday at Raos in Los Angeles. Nikki revisits a comment she made that got into Deux Moi. Over the weekend, Nikki felt anger like never before when she addressed a heckler in the audience. Anger might be a her new addiction. After telling ...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In her hotel room, Nikki is joined by her lover Chris Convy and it happens to be his birthday! He explains his unique birthday policy. Nikki brings up the trauma she experienced around Santa Claus as kid. They talk about Nikki's infamous speech at her sister's wedding that disappointed a large portion of the crowd. They talk about movies they walked out of, the show Suits and a date Chris went on in Abu Dhabi. Brian has a lot to say about Burning Man getting buried in mud. In the Final Thought, ...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is redefining the expression "cool as a cucumber". She and Brian agree on the trait that takes a comedian to the next level. Prepare to chuckle at the drive-by encouragements that Nikki's best friend Kerstin shouted at college kids over the weekend. Nikki is tired of comedy bits about older people which leads to conversations about genitals swinging and slugging before diving into the Reddit Dump. They question cheating, Fentanyl poisoning and body issues. In the Final Thought: we learn a ...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki wants to know what it means to mix a song, and fortunately, Anya is currently navigating that process with her new version of Satellite Heart. Brian spent his weekend studying why people are not into Rachel Zegler and found himself agreeing with an anchor on Fox. They dissect the controversy behind the Snow White movie and why it's where woke and anti-woke people meet. Nikki wants everyone to know that sometimes life isn't fair. They share stories about getting bad news about a job. In the...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast While Nikki feels like she needs new clothes Anya feels like she needs a new set of teeth. How much is too much body alteration and cosmetic surgery? Could we all age like Charlize Theron? Nikki contemplates an eyebrow lift that will perfect her "tired of life face". Brian jumps in, diagnosing society with being overly comfortable and likely the root of everyone's depression. Nikki's new thing to be upset about is old dads. They get into a conversation about adoption and Brian shares his interes...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki shares some highlights from the baby book she's reading that's triggering everyone in her BFF group chat. Brian has a positive mattress update that may finally get him a good night's rest. The truth comes out as Nikki confesses to a faux fight at Brian's wedding sparking a convo about humor that falls flat. Nikki and Brian have an unbreakable bond after getting into a heated debate about free will and Sam Harris. Nikki has a couple of questions to ask the room. The first is about a gift id...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast The show kicks off with Brian sharing jaw dropping stories about plagiarism in the entertainment business. Nikki believes it's another case of parallel thought. Anya shares how her homecoming turned into a skunky mess. Nikki is perplexed when women moan a sigh of relief when taking off their bra. After Brian and Anya get go down memory lane about drawing anime, Nikki stirs some of her own nostalgia when she pulls out a Seventeen Magazine from the early 2000's. After reading the absurd headlines ...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast The ever-charming Chris Convy is visiting Nikki in Los Angeles. They revisit their recent double date with Brian and Ali to the Auschwitz Musem . Chris and Nikki share what they took away from the exhibit. Brian points out ironic flaws of the museum that turn out to be comedic. Nikki sped through the museum and got just as much as people who took too long. After pointing Brian's "completion-ist" habits they get into a discussion about finishing things that aren't working out or abandoning them. ...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Don't save money, hire movers is the wisdom dropped at the top of the show. Nikki shares a beloved Helen Keller meme that baffles Anya. Lucky for her, explaining memes is one of Nikki's favorite pastimes. Nikki and Brian share fun stories from Tim Dillon's pool party, including who they caught up with and the escapades that ensued. Brian shares his take of how life is different being married vs not. Nikki is not buying that New Yorkers are less lonely than people in Los Angeles. They get in touc...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast According to Nikki, if someone dares to dial you up on FaceTime, they might as well be waving a big red flag that screams, "Psychiatric ward, here I come!" Anya saw Barbie and Nikki is glad to finally have someone to talk about the movie with. She's firing shots at the marketing for the movie and gives the raw answer to why people are flocking to see it. Ready for more of Nikki's off brand opinions? She covers sympathy hoarding and a Deepfake doggy dilemma. Guys need to go on friend dates but Br...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki embraces her mom's unintentional humor, Anya is gushing endless blood, Noa knows all too well what it's like to be around when your hot friend gets hit on and Brian is helping Nikki with an assessment of her fan demographics. Nikki really dug in when she had the chance to candidly chat with a billionaire. Anya shares a dirty tidbit about hotel rooms. Nikki on the other hand, explains how she uses germs to boost her immunity. Have you ever calculated how many days it takes to watch all seas...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's hard to forget catchy commercial jingles from childhood like the one from Cellino & Barnes. Barnes' untimely death could have been another post on Nikki's saved Reddit/r/lastimages. Nikki went to see the Barbie movie (EXTREME SPOILERS) but would have rather watched something about "complete destruction". Brian is still agonizing over his mattress, revealing more about his decision making process. Nikki lets herself off the hook easily when she destroys or loses her things. In the Final ...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast The good part about having dreams is that you're sleeping, the bad part is that no one wants to hear them. Brian broke his own vow and feels like he is in a pickle over his mattress. Nikki shares her tips for a better spray tan experience when Anya isn't sure about getting another one. Even though Nikki has been watching some of the best stand up specials, sometimes it's her boyfriend Chris who comes up with the best punchlines. Nikki and Brian assume that comedians who lean into silence between...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki wonders what people find compelling about Jazz. They find the best explanation in a Kyle Dunnigan joke. Brian wants to play piano in front of people and not be annoying before he turns 40. Anya has more insight into her creepy ice skating performance as a child. Brian might never get rid of his little bag of rags. Nikki explores the phenomenon of "waiting mode". Nikki and Anya run at different speed modes. Nikki tells a story about making a guy blush at a cafe which leads to a conversation...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your loved ones getting mad because you're MIA when you're actually dead is a thought on top of Nikki's mind. Brian's idea of bad audio is Cisco's The Thong Song, which triggers a traumatic memory for Nikki when a boy told her she had "thighs like what". Brian shares an embarrassing white trash story. Nikki reflects on her therapist's suggestion of putting her shame on a shelf but expresses her reluctance to do so. Anya and Brian tell Nikki if having a wedding was worth it. In the Final Thought,...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki notices Brian's "buff"...it doesn't have anything to do with his body. Nikki finds that women preen when they like a guy. She shares a new hack for " gooning " longer while masturbating. Brian shares funny facts about the Gilgo Beach murderer. This leads Nikki into getting into the concept of no free will and why she'd love an execution. They talk about crying and intense couple arguments. Nikki talks about her Family Feud appearance and how much she loves her family. In the Final Thought ...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Even though Nikki is trying to cool it with the Taylor Swift talk, it just happens to find her! Have you ever cooked a meal for your partner and they politely hated it? It happened to Anya. Brian connects the resulting feelings to performing comedy. They all have no business discussing the Jonah Hill leaked texts in Why Do I Care? However it leads to a good debate on just how helpful therapy is. Spoiler horn..Brian doesn't believe in it. Nikki makes a funny observation about the texts and wraps ...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki and Brian are sitting next to each other in a sad airBNB. Nikki wonders what is the appeal of the Calabasas area. She anticipates dying on stage as they both embark on a new showbiz journey. This brings them to the love of the word "languishing". The girls are back after seeing each other for Anya's wedding weekend. They share their favorite memories from the pre-wedding dinner and wedding in a celebrity's backyard. From the "poignant" speeches, a sad saxophone to a blood chilling story th...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anya is heading into her wedding weekend and the stress is on. Nikki will have to find a way around that for her future wedding. She has a strong opinion on sleep masks as Brian is desperately tired. They answer what two things they would sneak into jail. Julie loves a "coup" but uses the word wrong. Nikki had a breakthrough in her singing lesson which leads to a conversation about complements that feel good after a performance. Nikki is obsessed with a new song by Boy Genius and wants it added ...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is going barefoot to get clicks. Julie Glaser joins the show and gets tested on Gen Z terms. Nikki shares how her mom and dad used to "get off" when they were younger. Anya shares how her mom's mind blew when she learned where to get podcasts. Brian's been enjoying old comedy shows on comedy.tv. Chris found a way to get Nikki to travel overseas. Anya has a new rating system for music and Noah Baumbach film recommendations. Nikki has simple tips for Brian to use on stage. In The Final Thoug...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki's stand up act shows that people can't help their thoughts. She has a few more notes on Brian's wedding which includes falling rocks and stolen fudge. A food Anya knows everyone likes but she can live without. Nikki has a rant about Taylor Swift and the song Dear John. Brian explains how a "round" helps his anxiety. Nikki and Noa talk about their experience seeing Taylor Swift in Minneapolis on the Eras Tour. Noa points out that Taylor Blurs her eyes like Nikki does when she looks at the a...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brian is back from his wedding and Chris joins Nikki in studio to help recap moments from Colorado. Anya shares that her parents almost killed her fiancé Matt with a cherry. Brian recalls highlights from his weddings and all of his feelings that day. Anya shares how Nikki's text "babe no one cares" helped soothe her own wedding anxiety. Brian reads his wedding vows and admits he felt 85% good that day. A high number. Nikki realized how gay the song YMCA is while dancing to it at the wedding. In ...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor, Nikki and Julie all went to see Matchbox 20 and they are in studio to recap. There is heart blood everywhere! Is a Columbine rant on your Nikkipodmemes bingo card? because this tangent happened. Taylor shares something inappropriate that was said to her at the nail salon. Nikki and Taylor got back stage to meet Rob Thomas between cars and got heckled. Nikki is on a concert kick but experienced a pet peeve when she saw the Flaming Lips. They play Top1 Bottom 1: Emojis and Julie has a prec...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor McGraw is back by popular demand and she has more than crime under her belt. Nikki hits the pod bingo card and goes off about Taylor Swift's new song and something they have in common. They talk about the cast of The Ultimatum: Queer Love and lesbian sex habits. Nikki gives a little recap of Brian Frange's wedding and a teaser about what he will share when he returns from his honeymoon. Nikki and Taylor have a huge night ahead: they are going to see Matchbox 20. Nikki shares the DM she se...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast The gals are imagining what it could be like for Brian as he drives to his wedding destination. Anya wants to know why people like getting choked during sex. Nikki is putting her foot down on celebrity and self help guru worship. She is also going to purposefully and subtly brag more. Nikki shares an insanely violent dream she had. After seeing a musical, Nikki wants to lend her comedy writing to one. Nikki and Anya talk about what they've been watching. They talk about first feelings of attract...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast The gals are joined by Chris Convy of The Courtney Show also known as Nikki's lover. Brian is out this week as he starts his road trip to getting hitched. Anya was able to navigate bureaucratic hell as she prepares for her wedding. Somehow but not surprisingly they get into a conversation about dying at the hands of your partner and videos you'd find on the Reddit/r/Lastimages. They ask if guys truly like sexy lingerie. Nikki Anya and Chris reflect back on the time they spent together in Europe....
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki just literally got off a flight with a crew member named Franchie. Brian thinks his last name was due to a mix up at Ellis Island. While NYC was smoked out by a disappearing Canada, Nikki her BFFs and Mom went to see Dave Matthews in an intimate concert. Nikki realizes she is not so into exclusivity especially when it costs her fifty grand. Meeting Dave Matthews on his meet and greet line was well worth it especially if it activates the hormone pellet Nikki got in her butt cheek. --- Watch...
Jun 09, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki had no time to put make-up on so she has Besties "get ready" with her for a few minutes. She recaps stories from the weekend at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Chicago. From secretly calling security, Chris' continuous birthday gift, a cauliflower that didn't make the cut and dancing on the windows of a Soldier Field Stadium Box, it was good times had with family and friends. Anya shares her packing tip for light travel but it might be a little too heavy on the work for Nikki and Noa. Brian ha...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
