DCN Live: Nikki Glaser Drops UTA, Sandler vs. Reynolds Rumors & Rogan Claps Back

August 11, 2026

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Nikki Glaser Drops UTA Without Warning, Sandler-Reynolds Rumor Gets Debunked, and Rogan Fires Back at Handler

Nikki Glaser fired her agency UTA "without warning" on Monday, according to Page Six, and members of her own team reportedly didn't see it coming. The move comes after Glaser's profile rose sharply following her performance at the Tom Brady roast and her Golden Globes hosting gig. An insider told Page Six that "nobody can figure it out" — UTA had been the agency that helped turn Glaser from a respected comedian into something bigger. Johnny Mac, hosting this casual poolside edition of Daily Comedy News, pushed back on the "mainstream cultural force" framing, calling it overblown: "Good comedian, people like her, but mainstream cultural force, relax."

Glaser has since signed with WME across all areas — comedy, motion pictures, television, books, literary media, brand partnerships, podcasting, music, and more. WME already represents a stable of A-list comedians including Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, Tina Fey, and Adam Sandler.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Poolside Check-In** - Johnny Mac opens a casual Tuesday afternoon update from the pool.
2 (00:06) **Nikki Glaser Fires UTA Without Warning** - The comedian abruptly drops her agency after a major career surge.
3 (01:02) **Sandler vs. Reynolds: Hollywood's Hottest Rivalry?** - A gossip report claims the two stars are intense competitors, not friends.
4 (02:13) **The Sandler Red Carpet Wardrobe Detail** - A specific anecdote about Sandler's attire at a recent Netflix screening illustrates his persona.
5 (02:32) **Joe Rogan Claps Back at Chelsea Handler** - Rogan responds to Handler's criticism that he makes too much money from his Spotify deal.
6 (02:51) **Rory Scovel's Netflix Special Buzz** - A new stand-up special drops on Netflix with strong early reviews.
7 (03:03) **Wrap-Up and Show Reminder** - Johnny Mac closes the casual poolside update.

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Guests on this episode

Nikki Glaser Johnny Mac Joe Rogan Chelsea Handler

Show Notes

In a casual poolside check-in, John discusses reports that Nikki Glaser abruptly fired UTA, surprising even members of her team, and notes she’s now signed with WME across multiple areas after her rise following the Tom Brady roast and Golden Globes attention. The episode also touches on Radar Online’s claim of a rivalry between Adam Sandler and Ryan Reynolds, alongside pushback suggesting they barely know each other, plus background on Sandler’s career and his tendency to cast longtime friends. The host mentions Sandler’s family attending a Netflix screening and describes Sandler’s red-carpet outfit. Joe Rogan responds to Chelsea Handler’s comments about his podcast pay, and the host flags Rory Scovel’s new Netflix special and a spoiler-heavy Vulture review.

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