Nick Swardson Drops By to Talk Happy Gilmore 2, Blades of Glory, and Reviving R-Rated Comedies

Nick Swardson on the Revival of Rated-R Comedy, Happy Gilmore 2, and Blades of GloryThis week, comedy legend Nick Swardson joins us for one of the most fun, candid, and wide-ranging conversations we’ve ever had. From behind-the-scenes stories on Blades of Glory to joining the legacy of Happy Gilmore 2, Nick shares his mission to bring back the loud, unapologetic energy of Rated-R comedy.We get into his 30-year stand-up career, his start writing and starring in Grandma’s Boy, and his long-running creative partnership with Adam Sandler. He breaks down why R-rated comedies always seem to vanish, only to come roaring back, and why he’s determined to help spark the next big wave.You’ll also hear wild stories involving Will Ferrell, Danny McBride, Paris Hilton, and even Tom Cruise playing hockey at Sandler’s holiday party. It’s Nick Swardson unfiltered—and absolutely hilarious.🎤 About Nick SwardsonNick Swardson is a veteran stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer with deep roots in modern comedy. Hailing from Minneapolis, he got his big break writing and starring in Malibu's Most Wanted and Grandma’s Boy, becoming a key member of Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison crew. He’s appeared in a long list of comedy classics including Benchwarmers, Click, Just Go With It, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and voiced characters in Hell and Back and Star vs. the Forces of Evil. Nick’s stand-up specials—Taste It, Seriously, Who Farted?, and Make Joke From Face—are cult favorites, and his upcoming special Toilet Head was filmed at the iconic First Avenue club in Minneapolis. Nick continues to write and produce original R-rated comedies aimed at reigniting the genre—and he’s not slowing down anytime soon.🎯 Takeaways from this episode:Nick opens up about joining Happy Gilmore 2 and what it means to be part of Sandler’s legacy.He walks us through the writing of new original comedies that tap into the spirit of Road House and Sons of Anarchy—but with laughs.He shares what made Blades of Glory so special, including almost replacing Jon Heder mid-shoot.We talk about the cultural importance of R-rated comedies—and why we need them now more than ever.Nick gives a rare glimpse into his behind-the-scenes role as a creative producer, punching up scripts and feeding lines on set.📣 Reminder: If you love comedies, support them in theaters. That’s how we keep movies like Grandma’s Boy, Bucky Larson, and Your Highness alive.