RE-RELEASE - Nikki Glaser
Episode Description
Let's revisit this episode with our good friend and roast queen Nikki Glaser!
On Audacy’s Fly on the Wall, Saturday Night Live stars Dana Carvey and David Spade take listeners behind the scenes and reminisce about their favorite SNL moments, memories, and sketches with special guests.
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Brief Summary
Nikki Glaser discusses her comedy career, personal struggles, and experiences at the Tom Brady roast in this episode.
Key points
- Nikki Glazer's Comedy Journey. Nikki shares her struggles and triumphs in comedy, revealing her competitive nature and desire for acceptance.
- The Roast Challenge. Nikki recounts the tension of performing at a roast where a fellow comedian used her joke.
- Kevin Hart's Generosity. Kevin Hart builds up fellow comedians by sharing the spotlight and laughter.
- The Pressure of Competition. The struggle of comedians to find their place in a competitive industry.
- Facing Jealousy. Navigating feelings of jealousy towards younger, successful comedians.
- The Roast of Tom Brady. Comedians navigate the fine line of humor while roasting Tom Brady.
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Episode highlights
- Nikki Glazer's Comedy JourneyNikki shares her struggles and triumphs in comedy, revealing her competitive nature and desire for acceptance.“I think I unintentionally manifested this career because I never let in a thought that it wouldn't happen.”5:18Sep 1, 2025
- The Roast ChallengeNikki recounts the tension of performing at a roast where a fellow comedian used her joke.“I have the same joke Kevin just did and I can't take it out of the prompter.”17:30Sep 1, 2025
- Kevin Hart's GenerosityKevin Hart builds up fellow comedians by sharing the spotlight and laughter.“He wants to build me up.”21:08Sep 1, 2025
- The Pressure of CompetitionThe struggle of comedians to find their place in a competitive industry.“It's a survival of the fittest.”26:30Sep 1, 2025
- Facing JealousyNavigating feelings of jealousy towards younger, successful comedians.“I just want them to not be funny so bad.”27:09Sep 1, 2025
- The Roast of Tom BradyComedians navigate the fine line of humor while roasting Tom Brady.“We all agreed not to make fun of his kids.”33:52Sep 1, 2025
- Self-Reflection in ComedyThe challenge of understanding how others perceive you in the comedy world.“What are people perceiving about me that I don't see?”40:20Sep 1, 2025
- The Brutality of RoastingRoasting can be brutal, leaving lasting impressions. 'It hurts so much.'“It hurts so much. I'm glad that I kind of got brushed over.”41:22Sep 1, 2025
Tension
50/ 100Some tension
