Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade RE-RELEASE - Nikki Glaser
Sep 1, 2025
Join stand-up comedian and roast queen Nikki Glaser as she dives into the challenges and triumphs of the comedy world. She shares hilarious stories about mental health, competition, and the need for resilience. Nikki candidly discusses jealousy among women in comedy, revealing vulnerabilities alongside her comedic insights. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media on comedic visibility and the importance of building relationships in the entertainment industry. It's an entertaining mix of honesty and humor!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
When She Stopped Needing Parental Support
- Nikki describes relying on her parents early in her career and the moment she got her first independent check after eight years.
- She remembers that exact day she no longer needed their help and it validated her persistence.
First Break Came During Personal Crisis
- Nikki recounts her first good set at University of Colorado while struggling with an eating disorder.
- Becoming loud and funny there helped her make friends and led others to suggest she try stand-up.
Fame As A Desire For Acceptance
- Nikki links fame to a core desire for love, acceptance, and survival.
- She frames wanting to be known as an evolutionary instinct rather than pure vanity.