reSee.it Podcast Summary
Theo Von welcomes Nikki Glazer back to the podcast. They discuss Nikki’s upcoming tour, One Night with Nikki Glazer, and her hosting duties for the MTV Movie and TV Awards, while listing tour stops in St. Louis, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Durham, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Wilmington, Wilkes-Barre, Charleston, Richmond, Albany, Buffalo, Columbus, and Minneapolis.
The conversation covers career updates, personal stories, and the couple of recurring themes Nikki is known for: candidness about sex, veganism, and the challenges of modern life. They walk through an early obsession with identity, bees, and summers ruined by fear of insects, then pivot to fashion and hair as markers of personal truth. Nikki reflects on changing her hairstyle five years ago, owning the look, and Theo recalls meeting a version of himself in Nikki’s look that inspired others to adopt it.
Nikki opens about emancipation from her parents at fourteen, moving between friends, and eventually starting college after a period of independence. They compare notes on siblings, family dynamics, and the sense of being more independent than peers. The conversation moves to adolescence, high school romance, and the first sexual experiences. Nikki recounts a spring-break Florida episode, her first kiss and later encounters, mono, and the social dynamics of popularity and nerves. The tone remains humorous but honest as they unpack insecurities and expectations.
Mental health threads weave through the episode. Nikki describes falling in love deeply for the first time in years, a three-week relationship that ended, and the ongoing management of ADHD with a recent diagnosis. She describes trying ketamine therapy to alleviate physical and emotional pain, the process of treatment, and how it intersected with her broader healing journey. They discuss therapy, antidepressants, spirituality, and the idea of a higher power. They also talk about Sam Harris’s book Free Will, and how the concept of no true control over thoughts has influenced their empathy, accountability, and approach to consequences.
The episode features frank sex talk, dating anecdotes, and practical advice. Nikki offers tips for spicing up sex with consent and communication, including light choking, bondage options, blindfolds, and playful power dynamics. She emphasizes starting slowly, setting boundaries, and using tools like lube and toys to enhance pleasure. They discuss first experiences, the challenges of dating while famous, and the balance between humor, honesty, and vulnerability on stage.
They touch on vegan ethics and animal rights. Nikki argues for mindful consumption, the feeling that animals experience fear, and the idea of bearing witness at slaughterhouses. She acknowledges still eating some animal products and the practical realities many face, highlighting plant-based options that are increasingly accessible. The conversation closes with tour logistics, live music with her father, EJ Glazer, and plans for future performances. Nikki invites listeners to nikiglazer.com for tickets and the Nikki Glazer Podcast, while Theo thanks sponsors and signs off.
During a fan Q&A, a caller asks Nikki for dating strategies at a bar. Nikki advocates honesty and confidence, suggests a low-pressure approach, like offering an email instead of a phone number. The chat then shifts to Andrew Collin, her roommate and opener, and how they moved to St. Louis to launch the podcast from a home base. They discuss their creative partnership, touring with friends, and plans for live music on stage with her father EJ Glazer. They mention private gigs, Taylor Swift sing-alongs, and keeping authenticity on stage. The episode closes with tour details at nikiglazer.com and a plug for the Nikki Glazer Podcast, plus sponsor shout-outs.