Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard — Nikki Glaser on Comedy, Addiction & Recovery | 5 Minute Summary

Описание: When you watch a comedian onstage you often see only the punchline.

Dax Shepard and Monica Padman sit down with Nikki Glaser to pull that curtain back. Nikki names a familiar strategy—"I set things up that way"—stacking obligations so there's no time to overthink. She contrasts underpreparing as an excuse and disciplined rehearsal that locks material into place. She explains a tactical pivot: "I'm going to pivot to addiction every time." Anxiety around public image runs through the conversation: "I'm a fraud, I don't belong here."

They discuss comedy and consent, Golden Globes monologue outreach, and when roasts involve consent by design. Nikki draws a hard line with social media: "I don't read any comments about myself." Addiction and recovery, secrecy, honesty, and accountability are explored; Alan Carr's method and books as turning points are named. Body image, aging, procedures, and the strange relief of accepting what you like are treated candidly.

Career discipline, repetition, rehearsal, and the tension between control and spontaneity recur. Jealousy, repair, a public apology that received a warm reply, relationships, childhood lessons about self-sufficiency, and the relief of trusting a long-term partner are all examined. Community, being witnessed without judgment, and practicalities—make choices that protect your work, reach out when secrecy grows heavy, prepare until it feels mechanical—are emphasized.

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Topics:
Awards Shows
RoastingCulture
Public Speaking & Performance
Addiction & Recovery
Body Image & Aging
society and culture
mental health and psychology
current events
biotechnology and genetic engineering
misinformation and media literacy

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