DCN Live: Why Nikki Glaser chased Kim Kardashian, Letterman's Next Guest Jimmy Kimmel

August 13, 2026

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Nikki Glaser has switched talent agencies, and the move appears to be connected to her growing relationship with the Kardashian family. Meanwhile, David Letterman has announced the guest list for the seventh season of his Netflix show, and Jay Leno is back in the news with a proposed update to his signature vehicle emissions law. The episode also touches on Adam Sandler’s casting habits, John Mulaney’s thoughts on streaming services, and a few other odds and ends from the comedy world.

Nikki Glaser's Agency Switch and the Kardashian Connection

Page Six reported that Nikki Glaser has fired her previous agency, UTA, and signed with WME. The host speculates that the move is tied to her professional relationship with Kim Kardashian. Glaser appears alongside Kardashian in the upcoming Netflix film The Fifth Wheel, a project produced by the reality star. The film follows a group of high school friends who reconnect for a weekend trip to Las Vegas.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:01) **Nikki Glaser Moves to WME with Kardashian Connection** - Nikki Glaser fires UTA and signs with WME, reportedly influenced by her relationship with Kim Kardashian.
2 (01:18) **David Letterman's Next Guest Lineup Revealed** - Season seven of *My Next Guest Needs No Introduction* features Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel, and Alex Honnold.
3 (01:47) **John Lovitz Discusses Adam Sandler on Fallon** - Lovitz asks Sandler why he's always cast as a pervert, receiving a simple answer.
4 (02:18) **Jay Leno's Law 2.0 for Classic Cars** - Leno works on updated legislation to regulate collector vehicles, with specific mileage and classification requirements.
5 (03:05) **Jay Leno on Avoiding Political Comedy with Trump** - Leno discusses the difficulty of making fun of Trump on the Awards Chatter podcast.
6 (03:24) **Apple TV's Strategy for Quality and Renewal** - A Threads post praises Apple TV for consistent content quality and show renewals, contrasting with Netflix.
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Guests on this episode

Nikki Glaser David Letterman Jimmy Kimmel Jay Leno

Show Notes

From lakeside update, Johnny Mac highlights Page Six reporting that Nikki Glaser fired UTA and signed with WME, allegedly influenced by her connection to Kim Kardashian, who is producing and co-starring with Glaser in the upcoming Netflix film The Fifth Wheel; Glaser praises Kardashian’s advice and says the cast stays in touch. The host notes David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction returning for season seven with guests Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel, and rock climber Alex Honnold. Jon Lovitz tells Fallon Adam Sandler casts him as a pervert because “I think it’s funny,” and praises Sandler’s kindness and dramatic work. Jay Leno backs “Leno’s Law 2.0” expanding smog exemptions for certain older cars and says on a podcast he avoids politics in comedy. The episode closes with a Threads post praising Apple TV for renewing quality shows and supporting creators.

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