Disgraceful with Grace O'Malley
Episode Summary: "A DISGRACEFUL TAKE ON THIS PAST YEAR"
Date: January 1, 2026
Host: Grace O’Malley
Guest/Co-Host & HR Head: Nora O’Malley
Location: Manhattan, NY
Episode Overview
In this high-energy, irreverent year-in-review, comedian Grace O’Malley and her sister/HR lead Nora O’Malley run through the wild ride that was 2025. With trademark self-deprecating wit, sibling banter, and a heavy dose of behind-the-scenes comedy insight, Grace recaps her life on the road, her evolving career, and the unscripted moments that defined her year. They move month-to-month with tales of stand-up, touring, iconic parties, awkward celebrity encounters, and a few questionable moments with strippers and surveys. It’s a love letter to comedy, chaos, family, and the weirdness of the entertainment grind.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Kicking Off 2025: Nashville, Illness & Balloon Boy Pants
[05:06 - 07:10]
- Grace began the year performing shows in Nashville, battling a fever and learning that drinking only makes performing sick worse.
- The first-ever shows of her new hour took place at Zany’s with friends like Abrah Otry, Aaron Weber, and Katherine Blandford.
- Memorable misfire: a failed New Year’s Eve slideshow.
- “I look like a loser. But we did have fun.” – Grace [07:09]
2. Sibling Trips and Bonding On the Road
[03:13 - 03:24]
- Nora’s favorite 2025 memory: Work trip to San Diego—a milestone bonding experience.
- “That was like the first ever far away trip we went on for work together...” – Nora
3. Breakups by Google Form: Nora’s Exit Survey
[09:08 - 11:50]
- Nora recalls breaking up with a guy via survey (“Nora’s Exit Survey”) to keep it funny not sad.
- Grace interrogates the process and content, leading to sibling banter about dating awkwardness.
- “Party messages, partying, same thing. Sick Google form. 10/10 idea.” – Nora [12:00]
4. Touring Highlights, Growing as a Comic, and Hometown Love
[13:02 - 15:16]
- 2025 tour included Philly, Buffalo, Boston, Minnesota.
- Boston: “I sold out seven shows. Out of control. Crazy.” – Grace [14:16]
- Reflects on Buffalo turning her into a Bills fan and the hilarity of Lil Mo’s 2-min stand-up set.
5. Struggles of Touring While Sick, Frat Parties, and Celebrity Brush-Ups
[17:30 - 24:54]
- Infections, disastrous doctor visits, and the embarrassment of being told your ear infection is “just a lot of wax.”
- LA trip kicks off the “Disgraceful” podcast.
- Frat party tales: drunken catchphrases, green rooms with Diplo, classic hungover regrets.
- Super Bowl in New Orleans: accidental celebrity run-ins, meeting Nikki Glaser, awkward attempt to impress Julian Edelman.
- “Sometimes it’s important to be quiet.” – Grace [27:36]
6. Green Room Anxiety and Notable Comedian Interactions
[26:06 - 27:46]
- Honest discussion on nerves meeting comics she admires and the importance of reaching out.
- “You can be so nervous and it’s all for nothing half the time.” – Grace
7. Life on Tour: Comedy Clubs, Weird Hotels, and Miami Sunburns
[30:09 - 33:59]
- Hilarious horror stories: haunted/bad-smelling hotels, sex workers outside, and near-misses with Super Bowl entry.
- Miami influencer events: “It’s not my particular cup of tea… these influencer things, there are some alliances.” – Grace [41:09]
- Grace offers herself as the ultimate hype woman for influencer parties.
8. Comedy Festival Times and Performing with/for Naked Comics
[46:17 - 47:02]
- Moon Tower Comedy Festival in Austin: discovering comics’ traditions and the semi-nudity of the scene.
- “I hated that I didn’t seem like someone who’s down with bits... half a year into comedy!” – Grace
9. SNL Fanatics, More Touring, and Strip Club Stories
[49:28 - 51:16]
- La Jolla & San Diego shows, evolving into a die-hard SNL fan:
- “It’s been the best season in so long. Probably since Kristen Wiig left.” – Nora [50:14]
- Charleston adventure: awkward, platonic lap dance with a friend, and reflections on strip club rebranding in 2026.
10. Family Trips, Big Baseball Moments, and the Perils of Montauk
[54:36 - 60:01]
- Grace surprises her mom with a Ritz-Carlton Hawaiian trip, then throws out the first pitch in Boston (with family drama).
- Montauk rants: VIP bands, wristband drama at Surf Lodge, being surveilled by a hawk-eyed event manager.
- "She watched me like a fucking hawk the whole rest of the night." – Grace [58:55]
11. Drinking and Self-Discovery: Sober Shows and Better Sets
[62:34 - 63:44]
- Grace vows to quit drinking before shows, leading to higher energy, sharper performance.
- “I got a better handle on drinking toward the end of this year. I think it’s been really good...” – Grace [63:44]
12. International Adventures and Surprise Drake Shout-Out
[65:54 - 69:58]
- Grace’s solo cruise for her birthday: luxury on the “SS Social Security,” joking that many guests may not have survived the voyage.
- Mallorca was a highlight, plans to return instead of Montauk next year.
- Viral birthday post in Barcelona earns her a carousel cameo on Drake’s Instagram.
- “Drake just posted me… tell young me that a direct quote from yourself will be Champagne Papi’s Instagram caption.” – Grace [69:36]
13. Wrapping Up: Gambling in Grand Rapids, Italian Drama, and Fan Appreciation
[71:09 - 74:21]
- Gambling addiction flares up in Michigan with state-legal casino apps.
- Viral TikTok on being made fun of in Italy for wearing yellow; audience responds with theories (ginger, “fatties,” the color yellow).
- Final gratitude and laughter heading into 2026.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “I look like a Whoville Hooker. Tune in to see how my makeup came out.” – Grace [01:52]
- “Thanks to you for listening to this show and coming to my shows. You turned a year that could have been detrimental into a year I’ll never forget.” – Grace [03:44]
- “Sometimes it pays off to be drunk.” – Grace, on DMing for concert tickets [35:33]
- “You can be so nervous and it’s all for nothing half the time.” – Grace [26:46]
- “It’s just a barrier.” – Grace, describing the lap dance room [53:14]
- “I was calling it the SS Hospice. The SS Social Security… it just kind of seemed like everyone had finally realized that they’re terminally ill.” – Grace, on her cruise [66:44]
- “Tell young me that a direct quote from yourself will be Champagne Papi’s Instagram caption—chill.” – Grace [69:36]
- “Invite me to more parties. I’ll be a hype man.” – Grace [41:54]
- “I thought it was because I was wearing yellow in the fall...” – Grace, on Italian fashion faux pas [73:30]
Timestamps for Major Segments
| Segment | Timestamps | |-----------------------------------------------|--------------| | Lap Dance & Strip Club Story | 01:00-01:37, 53:00-53:21 | | Yearly Recap – Nashville Start | 05:06-07:10 | | Nora’s Exit Survey & Breakup | 09:08-12:14 | | Tour Highlights (Philly, Boston, Buffalo) | 13:02-15:16 | | Sick on Tour, Frat Parties, Drunken Vows | 17:30-24:54 | | Nervousness/Green Room Encounters | 26:06-27:46 | | Super Bowl, Hotels from Hell | 30:09-33:59 | | Miami & Influencer Parties | 40:34-42:20 | | Comedy Fest: Naked Comics, Stamp Town Bit | 46:17-47:46 | | Charleston Strip Club Adventure | 53:00-53:21 | | Family/Montauk, Boston Red Sox First Pitch | 54:36-60:01 | | September Sober Pledge & Show Quality | 62:34-63:44 | | Cruise, Drake Instagram Moment | 65:54-69:58 | | Gambling, Italian Fashion Faux Pas | 71:09-73:30 |
Final Thoughts and Tone
The episode is a mix of self-roasting, sibling one-upmanship, and affectionate gratitude for fans and family. Grace and Nora revel in honestly recapping professional highs, personal lows, cringey missteps, and all the little victories in between. Tone is playful, sarcastic, heartfelt, and occasionally deeply unfiltered.
Useful For:
Anyone wanting to catch up on Grace O’Malley’s 2025, get a vibe for her comedic style, or just enjoy a comedic, raw, and real take on the highs (and hangovers) of a full year in the grind of stand-up and beyond.
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“Thanks for listening, guys, and happy holidays!” – Grace [74:31]