Nikki Glaser on Shame, Sex & Owning Who You Are
About this episode
Nikki Glaser discusses her rise in comedy, the exploration of sexuality, and the challenges of aging in her latest special.
Comedian Nikki Glaser’s star is on the rise. The two-time host of the Golden Globe Awards is set to take the mic for a third straight year in 2027. Glaser was also just named one of Time magazine’s most influential people of the year. And on Friday, Hulu is releasing her latest hour-long comedy special, “Good Girl.” It’s an exploration of aging, fame, and sexuality in Glaser’s signature raw and self-deprecating style. Kara and Nikki talk about why she thinks it's wrong to shame women who spend money on their appearance and why talking about sex is still a big part of her comedy. They also discuss why she shies away from making political jokes right now and what it’s like to have her breakout moment in her 40s. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Kara Swisher
Guest: Nikki Glaser
Topics covered
- comedy
- shame
- sexuality
- aging
- fame
- self-deprecation
Keywords
- Nikki Glaser
- comedy
- shame
- sexuality
- aging
- Golden Globe Awards
- Good Girl
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Time, Hulu
Books & works: Good Girl
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