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Nicky at Night

Nicky

Welcome to my solo podcast!!!

My name is Nicky and I used to work in the entertainment industry for 3 years on the social strategy & marketing side before I ever became a Creator.

I am obsessed with analyzing the stories behind Music, Movies, and Marketing. I truly believe the media we consume is so important to our development and how we interact in society.

Growing up in the suburbs of Virginia as a very closeted teenager, I remember how isolated I felt. It was Youtube and Music that made me feel scene for the first time.

Hopefully I can make someone else feel that way too <3

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  • August 17 · 1 hr 9 min

    The Untold Lore of Katseye

    You all have NOOOO idea how long I have been waiting to share this episode with you. WE HAVE FREAKING KATSEYE ON THE PODCAST!!!!I have been making videos about Katseye since before they even debuted, and am fascinated by the idea of a global girl group being trained and developed with K-pop methodology. In just 1 year since debuting they were Grammy-nominated, and I think the success of a group like this is truly going to be something that changes the Music Industry.0:00 - Intro2:22 - The purpose of Katseye7:11 - Sisterhoof10:55 - Popstar Acadeny15:09 - Gnarly18:01 - Katseye GAP Ad22:48 - Coachella28:31 - Pinky Up30:20 - Wild EP38:50 - Growing as Artists41:22 - Animal46:40 - Meeting their Heroes50:43 - Katseye Lore57:49 - Sharing each others culture1:06:30 - Nicky x Katseye Love #katseye Katseye InterviewKatseye Wild EP

  • August 13 · 45 min

    The Untold Lore of Suki Waterhouse

    We are BACK (in Love) with the one and only Suki Waterhouse this week!!!The way I SCREAMED when she said she had been a fan of the podcast and was excited to come on :')#sukiwaterhouse #musicpodcast #musicinterview

  • June 30 · 1 hr 4 min

    The Music Fashion Film Interview

    If you all have been here since the beginning, you KNOW how much this means to me... WE FREAKING DID IT YALL!!!!! THE ONE AND ONLY CHARLI XCX I could not be more excited to interview Charli and talk about all things Music Fashion Film 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Persona & World Building 6:40 - brat vs MFF 12:20 - Sophie & PC Music 18:10 - AG Cook 20:30 - Rock Music 22:30 - Music Fashion Film is different 31:30 - Working it out on the Remix 36:56 - Being a Mixed Person 38:50 - SS26 42:01 - Is the dance floor actually dead? 43:27 - Album Cover 49:15 - Acting & New Song 52:30 - WHO CARES?! 55:59 - b sides 57:00 - wink wink 59:28 - Is marketing an art form?

  • June 18 · 38 min

    Save a horsegiirL, Ride a Cowboy

    What's better than getting to interview a music artist you ask?? Well, interviewing a horse of courseToday we welcome the one and only ‪@horsegiirL to Nicky at Night!!You will probably never find an artist as dedicated to their craft and wordlbuilding as Stella the Stallion is. So I wanted to have a little horse play and get to know more about her lore and journey as an artist 0:00 - Intro2:41 - Nature is a Rave5:08 - Rivers Run Free7:59 - Music as Medication9:49 - German vs US music scene12:14 - Did social media ruin club culture?17:15 - Relationship with fame19:38 - horsegiirL worldbuilding24:19 - Nature is Healing31:22 - Horse Play

  • June 10 · 53 min

    The Untold Lore of Isabel Larosa

    Welcome back to Nicky at Night!!!I am beyond excited to be sitting down with ‪@isabellarosa5800‬ this week. One of the most interesting artists in the sort of Dark Pop // Alt-Pop space. If you love music like Billie's First album, Nessa Barrett, Madison Beer, The Marias-- then you are absolutely going to love Isabel LarosaFresh off of opening on The Lockett Tour for Madison Beer, her new EP "Promising Young Woman" just came out last Friday and I could not be more excited to put you all onnnnn0:00 - Intro1:01 - Dark & Feminine Music3:20 - Musical Influences7:08 - Promising Young Woman9:09 - Thomas Larosa11:45 - Opening for Madison Beer16:10 - I'm Yours20:59 - Favorite23:30 - Creative Experimentation25:40 - Creative Direction30:23 - Promising Young Woman (title)33:47 - The Things that I would do to be enough for you36:22 - Heartbreak as Inspiration38:06 - Hate Myself for Loving You40:34 - Porcelain45:25 - Every Life50:26 - Pop Mt Rushmore#isabellarosa

  • June 5 · 27 min

    The Rise & Fall of Euphoria

    Did you really think I wasn't gonna do an episode about the end of Euphoria?!?!WE HAVE LOTSSS TO DISCUSS0:00 - Intro3:14 - Losing the Petra Collins Magic6:15 - Why did S3 feel so different?10:02 - Zendaya is the GOAT12:06 - Jules13:55 - Nate Jacobs15:11 - Cassie17:54 - Maddy20:45 - Finale Review #euphoria #euphoriaseason3

  • May 30 · 31 min

    How Blue Neighborhood Changed My Life...

    LONG TIME NO SEEEEE!!! I missed you all so much :') Kind of an out of pocket episode topic this week-- but I was looking at the Spotify 20 year anniversary celebration data where my No. 1 streamed artists of all time was Troye Sivan. Specifically, his first album Blue Neighborhood. I remember being a closeted teenager listening to it for the first time, and felt chills across my whole body. It was the first time I ever heard music that I felt spoke that directly and deeply to me. It singlehandedly set me down the path of life that I am on, and none of this channel would have ever happened without that album 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Catching up 4:09 - Blue Neighborhood Lore 6:52 - Album Review 9:35 - SUBURBIA 12:28 - HEAVEN 17:31 - The Blue Neighborhood Trilogy 24:02 - LOST BOY 28:28 - Troye's Evolution #troyesivan #blueneighborhood #albumreview

  • April 1 · 48 min

    Slayyyter : The Wor$t Interview in America

    DREAM GUEST ALERTTTThis week it is an honor and a privilege to welcome the one and only ‪@slayyyter‬ Coming off a generational run of singles, and now her new album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA I have been waitingggg for this one!0:00 - Intro3:11 - Tumblr Era6:43 - St Louis Missouri10:30 - Old Technology13:40 - Wor$t Girl in America17:00 - Dance Pop is the new Rock & Roll18:36 - Pop Imagery23:40 - WGIA25:50 - Slayyyter having her moment35:00 - Celebrity Culture39:22 - Regrets42:35 - CoachellaSlayyyter Beat up ChannelsSlayyyter Crank itSlayyyter CannibalismSlayyyter Reaction#slayyyter

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  • March 29 · 20 min

    The 7 Levels of Popstar

    What actually makes a pop star?Because becoming an artist isn’t just about hits.It’s about narrative, image, influence, longevity, and cultural impact.I've been loving this "7 levels of" trend on Youtube so I thought it would be fun to do my own take on it!In this video, I break down the 7 levels of pop stardom — from emerging artists to global icons — and how each stage reflects a different relationship between music, identity, and culture.Some of the artists we talk about in today's video: Zara Larsson, Pink Pantheress, Addison Rae, Katy Perry, Charlie Puth, Troye Sivan, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Tyler the Creator, Harry Styles, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and more!#musicreview #zaralarsson #beyonce #ladygaga #billieeilish

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  • March 18 · 45 min

    The Untold Lore of Jesse Rutherford (The NBHD)

    Welcome back to Nicky at Night!This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Jesse Rutherford from @TheNBHD . I can remember when their first album came out back in 2013, and listening to Sweater Weather for the first time in highschool.Now over 10 years later, that song has become the #3 most streamed song on all of Spotify.What's interested me so much about the NBHD, is they are this time capsule of the various stages of the Music Industry's relationship with the internet. Starting in the Myspace & Tumblr Era, into the peak of the Youtube Music Video Era, and then seeing their music absolutely EXPLODE again on Tiktok0:00 - Intro1:25 - How did The NBHD meet?3:08 - Myspace & Tumblr Era of Music6:59 - Tiktok's Impact on Music7:48 - Band Culture10:00 - Sweater Weather13:00 - Relationships17:13 - "Getting the Band back together"22:47 - Ultrasound40:00 - Jesse's Music Recs#jesserutherford #theneighbourhood #musicinterview

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  • February 11 · 47 min

    How Creators Took Over Hollywood

    The entertainment industry is changing... 10 years ago, it felt like no Creator was taken seriously by the world of Traditional Entertainment. Today, we have Creators who are Emmy winners, Grammy nominated, producing full blown TV Shows, and just about every Red Carpet you can think of down to the MET Gala has some Creator hosting it and doing interviews. So what changed? Why is the industry finally opening up? And how will this boom of Creator led Media change Hollywood as we know it.Well today we sat down with Jordan Newman, Head of Content Partnerships at Spotify to talk about exactly this! His role is focused on Podcasts, and working with Creators who are actively trying to build their own IP and launch full blown shows. 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - The Traditional Media Method 5:04 - The power of Community 12:00 - Why are Actors starting podcasts? 16:59 - The business of podcasting 22:43 - Creating IP 27:25 - The Future of the Creator Economy 43:40 - Predictions #creatoreconomy #entertainmentindustry #socialmediamarketing

  • February 3 · 17 min

    2026 Grammys Review

    WELCOME BACK TO NICKY AT NIGHT DARLING!!!We are here for our annual Grammy's Recap! AND I GOT TO GO TO THE FREAKIN GRAMMY'S HELLO?!?!It was such an honor-- and truly the most insane experience ever. ALL THANKS TO YOU GUYS AHHHH I LOVE YOU #grammys #oliviadean #sombr #badbunny #ladygaga #billieeilish

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  • January 17 · 27 min

    How to ACTUALLY Market your Movie...

    Timothee Chalamet just pulled off one of the greatest Press Tours we had seen in yearsMarty Supreme went from being a completely unknown film, to breaking the record for A24's biggest box office in historyI truly cannot remember the last time I have seen marketing this good for a movie, and so many of their strategies were reminiscent to me of Brat. So we are breaking it all down step by step to see exactly WHY this worked so well, and how you can repeat it yourself Follow me on IG:0:00 - Intro2:27 - Aidan Zamiri4:11 - Orange & Color Theory6:19 - Dream Big Ethos9:47 - The Marty Supreme Blimp12:05 - The Jacket15:41 - Tyler the Creator16:57 - New found male appeal19:02 - Esdeekid Rap Song20:55 - Pursuit of Greatness24:14 - Movie Review#martysupreme #timotheechalamet #creativemarketing #socialmediamarketing

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  • January 8 · 31 min

    I actually made a 2026 BINGO Card

    People love to say "that wasn't on my bingo card this year" BUT WHERE IS THE BINGO CARD?!?! Here at Nicky at Night we take popculture very seriously. So we actually made a 2026 BINGO card with predictions across music, movies, marketing, internet culture, politics, the economy, and so much more PLEASE please tag me in your own bingo card if you make one!!! I want to see your predictions for the year :) 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - MAGA Minaj 4:32 - Timothee & Kylie Engaged 5:17 - Olivia Dean BNA 6:15 - Jazz-pop Resurgence 7:21 - Bag Charms 8:12 - Harry Styles Album 8:45 - Media owning sport 9:52 - Bad Bunny AOTY 10:38 - Major Boy Band 11:42 - Trisha Paytas Skims Campaign 12:37 - WAYMO disaster 13:17 - AI Bubble Burst 14:29 - Human Made 15:19 - Sportsbetting Epidemic 16:22 - Ralph Lauren 17:27 - Unemployment Crisis 20:12 - The Odyssey 21:02 - Big Song of the Summer 21:29 - Creator Economy 24:48 - Fashion House Movie Studios 26:56 - Ariana or Cynthia Oscar 27:27 - Lace & Colonial Core 28:33 - Timothee Chalamet Oscar 29:52 - Manifest #2026predictions #popculturepodcast #musicreview

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  • January 3 · 39 min

    Who will win BNA?

    Who will win Best New Artist at the Grammys? Every year BNA is my favorite category-- and this year it is STACKED. We have Addison Rae, Sombr, Olivia Dean, The Marias, Lola Young, Katseye, Alex Warren, and Leon Thomas I thought it would be interesting to break down all the data on who actually had the biggest year, and lock in our own prediction! 0:00 - Intro 3:23 - Spotify Wrapped 5:01 - Sombr 12:16 - Addison Rae 17:17 - Katseye 23:47 - Olivia Dean 27:19 - Lola Young 29:29 - Alex Warren 32:00 - The Marias 35:47 - Leon Thomas 38:05 - Final Predictions #musicindustry #bestnewartist #grammys2025 #addisonrae #oliviadean #sombr #katseye

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  • Dec 13, 2025 · 28 min

    The $100 Billion Dollar Deal that will Destroy Hollywood (ft Elizabeth Warren)

    A massive $100 billion bidding war between Paramount and Netflix for Warner Brothers is shaking up the film industry , raising alarms about monopolies economics. This potential consolidation could severely impact hollywood business by violating antitrust policy and challenging existing market regulation. This would depress wages for actors, directors, PAs, producers, and ANYONE who works in the film industry. Not only that, it will increase the subscription prices of these services!!!I had the opportunity to sit down with Senator Elizabeth Warren to talk about these monopolies, how it will impact the people working in film, and how this could have rippling effects in other industries trying to do more corporate consolidation#elizabethwarren #entertainmentindustry #democrats #netflix #warnerbros

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  • Dec 7, 2025 · 36 min

    Having a Boyfriend is... Embarrassing Now?

    The viral British Vogue article “Is It Embarrassing To Have a Boyfriend?” has taken over TikTok and started a huge debate about modern relationships, gender roles, and why Gen Z suddenly feels weird about being in a public relationship. In this video, I break down why women feel this way, the epidemic of loneliness, and what it says about dating culture in 2025.What's even more interesting to me is how this discourse has evolved on the internet. From TikTok commentary to feminist think pieces, this conversation has sparked a wide debate on female independence, relationship advice, what it means to be a single girl, and why dating is so difficult for Gen Z.So… is having a boyfriend actually embarrassing now, or is this just another moment in online discourse?0:00 - Intro2:28 - Thank You xx4:05 - Chante Joseph's British Vogue Article8:56 - Single vs Married 12:48 - Why are women tired of men?17:23 - My theories on female dissatisfaction20:17 - Male vs Female Friendships23:38 - The Affordability Crisis24:40 - Male vs Female Cultural Divide28:45 - I don't think it's embarassing...32:30 - Critiques#videoessay #britishvogue #singlegirl

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  • Nov 26, 2025 · 46 min

    The Untold Lore of Orville Peck

    Orville Peck is living proof that it takes 10 years to be an Overnight Success From being a ballet dancer in South Africa, an actor in London, and a touring artist in a punk band for nearly 15 years– there is NO ONE with a journey quite like his. He exemplifies that the first step of your career does not need to look like the last step, and no matter where you are, or how long you’ve been doing something. You can ALWAYS make a creative pivot. Not only that, he doesn’t sit inside the box or conform to the “standards” of the industry. How many other gay country singers wearing a fringe mask can you name? But it was exactly that which made him stand out. So I wanted to sit down with him to learn more about his journey and talk all things his new EP “Appolossa” 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - The Lore of Orville Peck 7:25 - Why the mask? 12:28 - Willie Nelson 18:25 - Elton John 20:00 - Midnight Ride w Kylie Minogue & Diplo 22:06 - Noah Cyrus 26:36 - Cabaret & Maybe This Time 31:19 - My Side of the Mountain 33:56 - Drift Away 35:26 - Making Music Videos 42:00 - Street Fighter Movie 43:36 - Working w Friends 45:06 - Oh my days #orvillepeck #musicreview

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  • Nov 15, 2025 · 44 min

    The Power of Persona (ft Remy Bond)

    A great artist to me is about so much more than just the music.It's the world building, the visuals, and artistry that truly make someone iconic. Artists like Lana Del Rey, David Bowie, or Lady Gaga have developed entire artistic personas. Even outside of pop, we have artists like Tyler the Creator have an entire unique character they create for each album. But trying to create an entire world when you're still a new artist can be SUCH a challenge when you haven't had years worth of albums, music videos, or press like magazine covers to build that visual identity. So I wanted to sit down with a new artist who I thought was doing that BRILLIANTLY-- ⁨@remylovesu⁩ to show how to bring that piece of worldbuilding and artistic persona to life #remybond #lanadelrey #musicpodcast #musicreview

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  • Oct 31, 2025 · 41 min

    The 3 things that Build or Break a New Artist (ft Natalie Jane)

    What makes a great artist? To me its about so much more than just music. It's the ethos, the visuals, the writing, worldbuilding, and how they tap into culture.Those things seem so much easier to do when you have a big record label, funding for your music videos, or an entire team around you-- but how does a New Artist do those things?Well we sat down with @nataliejane to talk about exactly that! Discussing her journey as a homegrown artist on the internet to the release of her debut album, "The World I didn't Want" which just came out last week! 0:00 - Intro2:27 - Artistic Fantasy vs Reality4:45 - Intrusive Thoughts8:23 - The World I Didn't Want14:00 - Fallin'17:39 - How U Been?20:30 - Girls Will Be Girls26:03 - AVA27:30 - Visuals37:30 - Butterflies38:45 - Anyone but Myself

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