When the opportunity arises to catch up with a friend, you've gotta take it! Nikki & Brian are joined by comedian Kelsey Cook while on the road for her Mark Your Territory Tour. The trio discusses what it takes to record a comedy special, how Kelsey got together with Chad Daniels, meeting step kids for the first time, aging parents, and how to make friends in a new town. In the Final Thought, they conclude that it's okay to make mistakes because no one will remember you anyway. Subscribe...

According to Nikki, the best flight will have you horizontal. Brian claims to have looted in his life. Taylor can, of course, top his crime story. Nikki and Taylor are loving "American Nightmare" on Netflix. Nikki finished season 2 of "Love on The Spectrum" and gives her take on it, including the infamous cupcake scene. They talk about dealing with rejection in high school, which leads Brian to remember what happened when he messaged the most popular girl in school. In The Final Thought,...

Isn't it sweet that Julie asked if she could join Nikki on the road? It's a much nicer thought than all the food waste and garbage piling up around the world. Nikki and Julie had the worst time getting out of Atlanta Airport. Nikki was considering going against an alarming airport announcement when a fan named Joshua came to the rescue. Brian and Nikki talk about the Kansas City Chiefs making it to the Super Bowl and drop a bombshell about who else will be there. Nikki loves the tender moment...

Nikki is so inspired by Brian's experience in a writing group that she wants to challenge her friends to join one with her. Brian vividly recalls Nikki's froyo obsession, a spectacle witnessed firsthand in the Not Safe office. During her voice lesson, Nikki found a way to get more in her groove. She's happily finished editing her special and is already working on a concept for a new hour. While the group explores the art of tension in horror films, Brian drops a revelation to make every scary...

Unfortunately, the wide-leg jean and oversized clothes trend is not resonating with Nikki's boyfriend. Nikki and Brian observed something noteworthy about the CLT airport during their weekend travels. Despite feeling depressed, Nikki manifested something positive for Taylor Swift. Brian provides an update on the NFL and speculates on potential Super Bowl contenders. Nikki draws parallels between football fans and Swifties. They all find common ground in criticizing the absurdity of...

Nikki and the crew are discussing their latest life plans—some include weddings, some a trip to Australia, and some involve "Dazzle Dry." Nikki, who typically dislikes talking on planes, recently had a change of heart. Taylor thinks that Nikki hasn't changed since high school. They delve into men's habits, the debate of moving fast versus moving slow, and Nikki shares another airline mishap where she got called a "Beige Bag." Nikki admits to having a morbid curiosity, she addresses people's...

After a fun night out, Nikki is joined in the studio by her longtime BFF, Taylor, for a recap. They discuss two of the best moments on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," one with Jennifer Garner and the other with the late, great Norm Macdonald. Taylor joined Nikki and her family in seeing Tyler Henry live. They recap highlights including their frustration with some members of the audience. Brian is skeptical, can Nikki & Taylor change his mind about Mediums? The answer, it turns out, is...

Julie is back on the pod and no she is not having a stroke. Nikki asks Noa to share more about her announcement. While Brian thinks that no women's facial creams work, Nikki loves taking the next step and can't wait for her Botox to settle. They all discuss why people choose to commit to something difficult. Nikki and Julie are excited to see Tyler Henry live, yet Brian is very skeptical. Brian reviews Dave Chappelle's new Netflix Special and Nikki reviews Saltburn.  She also shares more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...