Julie, Nikki's mom, stops by for a hang. Brian will be opening for Nikki in Ft. Pierce, Florida, on 1/19, and he's bringing his mom and all of her friends to the show. When Nikki's phone died, she binged on food to calm her nervous system. While getting ready to present at the 2024 Creative Emmy Awards, she got a spray tan unlike any she had ever gotten before. Brian wonders why the need to tell hot people they are hot exists. Nikki has a lot of questions for Jo Koy about his hosting of the 2024...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Julie joins Nikki in the studio, and guess what? Brian made it out of Death Valley alive but barely. Nikki wants her pain to be physical. After eating it while skiing, she can't even get a proper bruise. Brian realizes that Nikki never exaggerates. Nikki's new take on adoption leads to a conversation about nature vs. nurture. Brian tells a story of his friend who really rescued a dog. Julie loves the Christmas gift Nikki got her and is shocked when Nikki tells her the real story of how she got i...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Resolutions are annoying when your best day is one you spend in bed! Nikki is joined by Taylor & Noa as she tries to reflect on some highlights, all while Brian is out somewhere in Death Valley. One highlight was meeting Rob Thomas. Although, it would be a dream come true, Nikki explains why she can never do a podcast with Sam Harris. Nikki's goal for 2024 is to be the person she normally rolls her eyes towards. Some of the best clips on the internet involve Robert Smigel and Triumph the Ins...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you go with Julie to a holiday party, you will quickly learn why Nikki dubs her a "party animal" in this episode. Brian approves of the big clothes look that girls are rocking. They talk about their favorite Beatles songs and then play the 'Predictive Text Game," which reveals a lot about their personalities. Nikki's car is on its last leg. Brian shares his version of hell. They dive into comedian Adam Ray's IG videos and comedy. In the Final Thought, Noa shares a day in the life of being a c...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes, you gotta hit the snooze button—until it's time for podcasting, of course. Although Nikki is loving pilates, she had to take the morning off. The quest for the perfect name for her special and tour continues. Can Reductress headlines provide the spark of inspiration? Brian shares his insight on the Magnet Theater in NYC. Nikki is not the only member of her family that was an answer on Jeopardy. They take a close look at Bill Cosby and his questionable enthusiasm to "Come on People." N...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is joined by her mom, Julie, who just got done getting off a paint ladder. Nikki is going totally 'off the rails' as they all dissect her dad's compliments about food, decide what's derogatory, and whether a coincidence makes anyone special. Brian and Nikki recall more experiences with Besties in Seattle. Julie has to quietly decide if her daughter or husband is the bigger baby. In the Final Thought, Nikki is proud of her boyfriend for being a ticket angel, but she's totally baffled by an ...
Dec 22, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki and Brian are back from the big special taping in Seattle with lots of fun behind-the-scenes details to recap. They share who came down to Nikki's shows in California last week to support her, the paint incident and who saved the day, all the Besties that came through, and some life-changing conversations with friends. Also, Nikki and Brian talk about what they imagine when they work out, the best movie trailers and Nikki's 'resting face. Brian brings up a story about two friends meeting i...
Dec 21, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a wet hair podcast day! Brian can't tell if he is upset or not when his personality was compared to a shoe or an oatmeal cookie that's been sitting in a car. Is it better to show up early or late? Nikki can't imagine how Brian has to 'writhe' in pain all day. She recently experienced life-ending fear for 0.1 seconds after a prank goes wrong. They talk about guy friendships and if being called a bitch is really all that bad. In the Final Thought, Brian talks about his heart condition, Noa po...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki has her longtime friend Carmen Lynch joining from Astoria, NY, Nikki's old stomping ground. Carmen has two specials coming out, one in English on Mark Normand's YouTube Channel (12/12) and the other in Spanish on Filmin (12/15). Together, they dive into the nitty-gritty of navigating through a comedy special, sharing insights into their 'grab bagging it' writing process and swapping stories about audience members who think it's okay to put their feet up on the stage. Brian agrees with Carm...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is two weeks shy of recording her newest special in Seattle, WA at the Moore Theater and she's got feelings about it! She tells Brian and Noa why a "slow hammer" from a scene in Fargo always scares her. Nikki's Spotify Wrapped will not be a surprise to Besties, but there sure is a lot to learn about Brian's. Could social media cause the end of the world? Nikki is on her way to Toronto, and she is not looking forward to going through hell, aka Customs. Brian shares a time he got arrested at...
Dec 01, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is reading a third of a new book called "Letting Go." She may need to use the techniques to calm her disdain for the cult leader on 'Escaping Twin Flames.' Taylor is nervous about getting sucked too hard at the dentist, and Noa has a weird new phobia. Brian tries to give Nikki a new perspective on the end of the world and fills her in on Tim Dillon's Thanksgiving party. Remember to watch "Fboy Island" on the CW app. Nikki recaps a charity event she hosted where she witnessed someone get KO...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's never too late to enlighten your mom about the cryptic language of high school, like 'getting on each other' meant. Nikki does exactly that and tells Julie and Brian how she recently got lucky. Julie helps Nikki manifest good things. They dive into a recap of their conversation with the one and only Kathy Griffin. Nikki has a prediction for Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce. Julie talks about her trip to Europe and the old traditional thing she participated in. In the Final Thought, they talk...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast It feels great to welcome Kathy Griffin back to the stage after a 6-year hiatus. Nikki brings her mom, Julie, along for the celebration. Kathy gets vulnerable about touring after the 'photo' and surviving cancer. Nikki and Kathy have a lot in common; they don't enjoy crowd work, share a similar writing process, and love to roast celebrities on stage. In fact, Kathy shares some experiences of run-ins with some ill-mannered stars! In the Final Thought, Kathy encourages Nikki to go on some gay crui...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a full house as Nikki is fresh-faced after her Morpheus 8 treatment. Anya is back on the pod to help guide Nikki through her new burn. Brian had a laser hair removal experience that may have been less painful than being forced to sit at a one-man show. If you see a blonde woman zooming down a mountain on skis, it could be Nikki on vacation. She and Anya have an update on their cover band now that Nikki is almost at the point of finding her 'real singing voice.' In the Final Thought, they ca...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki spills the tea about 'what happened to Anya?' Don't worry; she will be back to say hi tomorrow. Taylor is in the studio for the hang, while Nikki recounts her time at the Bob Saget Scleroderma Fundraiser. She talks about the comedians she caught up with and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity she had to introduce The Counting Crows. Maybe she gushed a little too hard over Adam Duritz, but it was totally worth it. They discuss which art form is more vulnerable—singing or performing comedy. F...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is knee-deep in preparing for her upcoming special, and having to scrutinize herself is painful! She and Brian share similar feelings about seeing themselves on camera, but only one of them has 'civil war face'. Brian provides a spoiler-free review of "Killers of The Flower Moon." While Nikki excels at understanding other people's experiences, beware—she is in her 'Calling Out' Era. It's not cool to remind someone that you've met them before. Noa has a unique way of measuring distance, kil...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is joined by her boyfriend, Chris, after a long weekend of East Coast shows. Together, they peruse the kind notes received from Besties in Boston and Baltimore. Nikki recaps the experience of renting a movie theater and inviting Besties and fans to watch Taylor Swift's "ERAS." Chris and Nikki have been keeping up with "The Golden Bachelor," but Nikki encountered unsettling news about "FBOY Island." She contemplates whether she needs more enemies, possibly gaining a new one after being cut ...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is thrilled that butterfly clips are back in style! She also appreciates when people hold themselves accountable for their blunders. Nikki shares with Brian and Taylor how couples therapy has helped her this week. They cover their favorite Halloween candies, discuss how they developed their signatures, and reflect on what Nikki learned from spending time with her family. Taylor gives a quick lesson about 'paraphilia', which leads Nikki to discuss her curious searches involving the word 'da...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast After stopping in Kansas over the weekend, Nikki had a great Pilates class instructed by her best friend, Kerstin. Nikki is getting used to not being good at the torturous exercise created by 'Joe Pilates'. Brian is out for this one, so Nikki, Taylor, and Noa try to find an understandable explanation for the learning curve on their own. Taylor brings up new history in Wisconsin. They discuss non-judgment and the difference between visualization versus manifestation. Nikki and Taylor drop some en...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki loves looking 'snatched,' and she couldn't help but get a little snappy at her pilates class or go 'buck wild' at her therapist's office. She shares a story told to her by a Bestie when life imitated the podcast. Nikki is an experienced traveler when it comes to transporting her guitar, but that doesn't mean she wants you to talk to her about it. They discuss brow lifts and cosmetic surgery before diving into Nikki's Reddit Dump. They all have a good laugh over this video by Hanna Dickinso...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is back home in STL, and her friend Taylor joins her in the studio. The consensus is that a lot of people need naps. Nikki and Taylor reminisce about the social order of their high school, which naturally leads to some discourse about Columbine. Brian is greatly perturbed by dueling commercials. Nikki talks about an adventure she had with Tom Sandoval after appearing on his podcast and shares the amazing gift he got her. In the Final Thought, they dissect the concept of cheating and the ef...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki and Brian are together in LA, joined by their bestie and comedian, Carlisle Forrester . Carlisle has coined a new term for aging that absolutely needs to be adopted universally. Brian is dealing with a radio frequency issue. Nikki is a new believer in grounding. While she's in LA doing press, she's also meeting a new dog up for adoption. She spills the beans on the FBoy Island premiere party, a hilarious incident at Starbucks, and her thoughts on appearing on Tom Sandoval's podcast. Brian ...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone made the effort to put their shades on and let their guard down. Nikki's getting set to do a bunch of press hits for the premiere of FBoy Island (10/16). Brian searches Brainy Quotes to find what Nikki has said in her career as a public person. Anya's been saving some quotes that sound more like Nikki. Nikki is back to 'gooning' and finding new ways to flirt with her boyfriend. Anya recommends BECKHAM, and Nikki is reminded of Rob McElhenny's genius and a scene she loves from It's Alway...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki has a surprise in studio! His name is Brian Frange! While staying in St. Louis Brian gets a first hand account of how Chris Convy goes the extra mile. The cast of the show get a little closer as they all guess each other's heights, and learn about their pee. Nikki was entertained by a family at her airport gate. She talks more about not wanting kids, people who are jealous of youth and advice that parents need to hear. While reading another chapter of The Four Agreements, Nikki asks how to...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki's dad, EJ, stops by the pod, and Nikki has to explain why she rarely calls him. Nikki watched "The Golden Bachelor" with her parents. She shares a new joke premise she's working on that involves older people criticizing younger people. Anya is not up to date on cultural references, while Brian shares interesting facts about David Copperfield. In the news segment, they cover "Monk Mode," old books to read, bed bugs, and a football moment that Nikki accurately predicted. Gather round for "St...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki loved the response she got from Chris when she sent him an indecent photo over the weekend. Nikki has been taking a secret class, and she can already hear her best friend Kerstin's giggling reaction to the news. They bring back the news to cover a bear attack, a running joke Nikki has with her dad EJ, Taylor Swift at MetLife, and a quick review of The Morning Show. Nikki shares her Reddit Dump, and Chris brings one of his own. In The Final Thought, Nikki learns why guys say "OTR," and they...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is in the studio with Chris in their home! Anya and Matt have been asking each other head-scratching questions. Chris and Brian relate when it comes to a two-week-old haircut. They are all astounded by how crazy The Morning Show has become, but don't worry, there's nothing to be spoiled. While preparing for her next special, Nikki and Chris realized that there is no happy medium in comedy at the moment. A toddler at a restaurant inspires a new joke; is there a consensus on looking hot? Nik...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki is a little less gross thanks to her new living situation. She recaps her hang with Lizzy Cooperman over the weekend working at a country club. In anticipation of Fboy Island Season 3 (10/16 on the CW), Anya asks if the contestants really fall in love. Nikki gives her insight and why she would make the perfect first date. Everyone is buzzing about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. A bad experience at a hotel leads to a conversation about working out. Brian and Anya duel over their favorite on...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nikki's got her BFF Taylor McGraw over. Anya is still adjusting to the term "husband". Nikki recaps highlights from her Chicago & Peoria tour dates. She also recalls getting a compliment from teenagers while she was on the set of FBoy Island along with the teachable moment that ensued. Brian and Taylor bond over their shared difficulty with drawing. They give their thoughts on what they would say about their bodies before lending them out. Brian has a story from Dallas that could have only h...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast When Eric André crashes your podcast, you know you're in for a wild ride! Nikki catches up with her bud and host of Bombing with Eric André . They cover all sorts of topics, can Nikki ever take a vacation? Can Eric be on the new season of FBoy Island? The annual text Nikki gets from Eric, polyamory, tripping and finding meaning. Anya probes Eric about his ideal woman. And before Eric takes off, of course they talk about how to deal with "bombing". In the Final Thought, Brian shares his personal ...
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