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The Epidemic of "Performative Men" (ft Amelia Moore) Aug 05, 2025

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Do we have an epidemic of loneliness? Or just an epidemic of undatable men...Situationships, toxic exes, "talking stages" lasting for months-- it seems like EVERYONE is having trouble with dating these days. Especially among Gen ZIt is definitely something I have been struggling with, and our guest this week Amelia Moore is certainly no stranger to heartbreak, so we sat down to talk about all things relationships, dating, performative men, and how situations like these have inspired her music.

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The Addiction to Connection (ft Aidan Bissett) Jul 28, 2025

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Is it just me or does it feel like EVERYONE’s love life is a disaster these days?

Situationships. Talking stages. Low-effort texting. Going back to your ex…It’s like we’d rather stay stuck in something we KNOW is bad for us than risk being alone.

Why? Because connection—even when it’s toxic—is still connection. And we are addicted to it.

The dopamine rush of attention. The illusion of intimacy. The validation of being chosen—even if it’s only temporarily.

We crave the high of a connection more than the health and consistency of that connection.

So we go back. Even when we know better...So how did we become addicted to connection? And how can we break that spell? Well what better guest to have than @Aidan Bissett ⁨who just put out an entire album exploring this exact topic.

You may know him from songs like More Than Friends, Tripping Over Air, and Ultraviolet– but “shut up and love me” goes much deeper into these feelings of heartbreak and our addiction to connection…

#aidanbissett #indiemusic #heartbreaksong #epidemicofloneliness

The Recession of Creativity Jul 21, 2025

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We are in a recession of originality...From AI Art, algorithms pushing the same things over and over again, to EVERY movie being a remake-- it feels like nothing is original anymore.In fact, 10/10 of the Top 10 Movies of 2024 were ENTIRELY remakes and sequels...It's not that these are bad movies by any means, they just aren't new! We have been recycling the same IP over and over again for over 50 years0:00 - Intro4:17 - Nostalgia Bait11:58 - Reused IP Done Right14:34 - Why TV is better17:56 - Social Media & Cultural Flattening27:20 - Profit Maxing34:02 - The Innovators Dilemma#supermanmovie #moviereview #entertainmentindustry #videoessay

Why is Everything SO Expensive Now? Jul 15, 2025

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Is the American dream dead? Many are struggling with the rising cost of living, and the burden of student loans. More people are living paycheck to paycheck, making it near impossible to save for the future...So in this week's episode of Nicky at Night, we are taking a deep dive into the Death of the American dream. How everything became so unaffordable, and why this issue is about so much more than any political party-- it is about our standard of living

0:00 - Intro

5:13 - What is the American Dream?

10:13 - How did the American Dream Die?

11:37 - Trickle Down Economics

17:38 - The Crisis of Affordability

22:19 - How much $ will actually make you stable?

31:58 - Why is the Economy like this?

35:35 - How do we move forwards?

#politics #leftist #videoessay #costoflivingcrisis #affordabilitycrisis

Did Lorde save the Summer? (Album Review) Jul 07, 2025

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Did you really think I wasn't gonna do a Lorde episode?!?!Of COURSE we have to do an album review of Virgin by Lorde. It's a deep exploration of her inner world covering topics such as sexuality and gender expression. It also touches on generational trauma and her journey of self awareness. It's an amazing piece of work that delves into her past trauma that made her into the artist that she is today0:00 - Intro2:36 - Album Cover4:13 - Themes of the Album10:09 - Hammer13:07 - Favorite Daughter16:41 - Shapeshifter20:25 - Broken Glass22:28 - If she could see me now24:15 - David26:08 - Album Review#Lorde #albumreview #musicindustry #lordevirgin

The Art of the Rebrand: Addison Rae Jun 28, 2025

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YOU KNEW IT WAS COMING!!!!Our Addison Rae episode is finally here

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The $1.8 BILLION Marketing Secret of Labubu Jun 20, 2025

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Everyone seems to be talking about Labubu...It seems like overnight he just spawned out of nowhere, and now you can't escape it.

Viral tiktoks, celebrity sightings, appearing at fashion shows... you name it and he is there.But what is the lore of Labubu? How did he even start? Why did he become so popular? Well that is exactly what we set out to solve today!

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#labubu #popmart #socialmediamarketing #videoessay

How to Market Yourself like a Popstar (Ft SVP Warner Records) Jun 16, 2025

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HIII!LONG time no see omg! I was on vacation out of the country for a month so I apologize for the massive gap in episodes, but it feels GOOD to be backToday we are sitting down with Sam Riddle, the SVP of Marketing at Warner Records. His team works across the marketing for artists such as Dua Lipa, Sombr, Benson Boone, Nessa Barrett, Teddy Swims, Omar Apollo, and so many more! It was so cool to hear his insight as someone who is REALLY in it when it comes to rolling out an artists project.

#musicmarketing #musicindustry #sombr #dualipa #nessabarrett

The Death of Body Positivity & the Twisted Marketing of "Skinny" Apr 23, 2025

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Welcome back to Nicky at Night!!!This week we are back with another video essay-- very in line with the "Epidemic of Escapism" episode, but this time I really wanted to hone in on this idea of "wellness" or "glow-up culture" on the internet.Lately, it has really felt like Body Standards are regressing. With the rampant use of things like Ozempic, and this return of "trend dieting". People are manufacturing these subcultures like the "Pink Pilates Princess" to sell you a product. I think it has contributed to a LOT of really dark and scary body standards returning that can be very unhealthy for young people0:00 - Intro3:32 - Disclaimer4:44 - Skinny vs Healthy9:02 - The History of Body Standards12:50 - Beauty vs Health Standards18:33 - The Marketing of "Hotness"24:25 - Ozempic & Body Positive Role Models31:!4 - My problem with "glow-up" culture35:44 - Closing Arguments#videoessay #bodystandards #bodypositivity #commentary

In Defense of White Lotus Season 3... Apr 14, 2025

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White Lotus Season 3 was just SOOOO good I had to do a reviewI know it's a week after, but I hope you all still enjoyed! :)JOIN THE DISCORD:Follow me on IG:#whitelotus #whitelotusseason3 #thewhitelotus #popculturepodcast

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