The Nightly – "Our Good Sides w/ Glambot's Cole Walliser"

Hatch Podcasts | March 12, 2026

Episode Overview

In this cozy, bedtime pop-culture episode of The Nightly, hosts Kristen and KP welcome special guest Cole Walliser, renowned director and mastermind behind Glambot – the viral slow-motion red carpet videos that make award show fashion feel cinematic. As the Oscars approach, Cole shares behind-the-scenes stories from a decade of filming, discusses celebrity encounters, and dives into sleep routines and the science of good lighting. The trio play a game of “Would You Rather,” riffing on glamour, music, and personal style, all wrapped in the show’s signature chill, slumber-party vibe.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Magic of Glambot & Red Carpet Stories

[00:30–03:55]

• Glambot Defined: Kristen introduces Cole’s Glambot work—iconic slow-motion videos capturing celebrities (and sometimes even dogs!) on red carpets.
• Magic Moments Unpredictable:
  • Cole: “...you always try to find like a little bit of magic every time, right. And you never know when it's going to hit.” [02:19]
  • He shares that after hundreds, possibly thousands, of Glambots since 2016, he’s still surprised by what stands out each event.
• Frequent Glambot Faces:
  • Cole: “As of lately, Halle Bailey has been...number one Glambot supporter. So she's always there.” [03:16]
  • He explains the rarity of celebrities appearing at both music and film awards, noting Bailey’s unique cross-genre presence.
• Inclusivity: KP reminisces about seeing pugs and crew members in Glambot videos, to which Cole responds, “It is indeed [for everyone].” [02:09]

2. Sleep Routines: Behind the Camera and the Sheets

[03:56–07:21]

• Cole’s Quest for Better Sleep:
  • He invests significant effort into maximizing his sleep routine due to struggles with staying asleep.
  • Cole: “I notoriously don't sleep very well...Not so much falling asleep, but staying asleep. I wake up a lot...” [04:16]
• Camping Revelation:
  • Through tracking his sleep with wearables, Cole discovered he slept best while camping—because of total darkness.
  • Cole: “It gets pitch black at like, you know, 7:38pm and there's just no light anywhere. And that just made such a huge difference.” [04:51]
• Light and Sleep Quality:
  • All agree that natural rhythms and dim night lighting drastically impact restfulness.
  • KP adds: “The camping sleep is...I think our primordial selves come out.” [05:17]
• Sleep as Priority:
  • Cole: “The more we pay attention to our overall health and well-being, the number one thing always is sleep.” [06:41]
  • He humorously notes, “I'm not having fun eight hours a day,” emphasizing sleep takes more of his time than almost anything else.

3. Game Night: Would You Rather?

[07:27–16:17]

a) Bad Side Photos vs. The Perfect Shot

[07:51–10:25]

• Question: Would you rather be photographed from your bad side all night or have one perfect photo become your whole public identity?
• Cole (on not identifying a bad side): “I've tried to not identify a bad side, so I don't have to worry about it...” [08:05]
• Philosophy: “Ignorance is bliss” – KP and Cole feel better not dwelling on perceived flaws, while Kristen and her inner Barbara Walters would pick the one perfect photo.

b) Perfect Lighting vs. Personal Background Music

[10:35–13:13]

• Question: Would you rather have perfect lighting everywhere or your own personal background music?
• Cole: “Because of what I do, I know the value of good lighting...I'm gonna say, yeah, give me perfect lighting always and forever.” [10:51]
• Humorous takes on always hearing your favorite song:
  • Kristen: “I love some Dolly...but I don't want to get to the point where I'm like, oh, I'm sick of Dolly. I never want to get to that point.” [11:42]
• All agree good lighting is a win; background music could quickly become a curse.

c) Fashion Risks vs. Timeless Style

[13:15–16:04]

• Question: Would you rather be known for fashion risks or always looking polished and timeless?
• Cole: “I'd rather, like, swing and miss than, like, not swing, really, you know? So I'm going to say. I'm going to say take risks on that.” [13:36]
• Kristen imagines her “GlamBot life” in wild, Bob Mackie-level fashion, despite real-life tendencies toward mod uniformity.
• Cole (on Mackie): “I worked with Sharon Pink and he dressed both of them for many years…he's the best.” [15:54]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Cole Walliser, on red carpet surprises:
  “...a couple always just stand out, and it’s always just, like a fun surprise to see how they stand out and, like, who it was and why.” [02:19]
• Cole, on light and sleep:
  “If we’re trying to maximize things…the thing that’s really going to be benefic is, like, sleep. Right. So in some sense, this should be...number one.” [06:41]
• KP, on beach etiquette:
  “The beach one really does. I sound like the oldest fogey, but I like the sound of the beach as it is. I don’t need loud music.” [12:54]
• Kristen, on embracing individuality:
  “You just had such great headshots taken...but unlike you two, I do have a bad side, so I’m gonna personally choose the one photo.” [09:46]
• Cole, on taking risks:
  “The idea of taking a risk, like, is exciting for me. Like, I’d rather, like, swing and miss than, like, not swing, really...” [13:36]

Listener Shout-Out & Closing

[16:40–17:53]

• Cole, on whom he’d like to say goodnight to:
  “I want to say goodnight to all of, like, the PAs and security guards at the award shows...I just hope that they have a wonderful good night and they sleep well and they’re ready to tackle their day tomorrow.” [17:20]
• Kristen and KP express support for the hardworking (and often unsung) production assistants and security staff—“No live show, no videotape show, nothing would work without the production assistance.” [17:53]

Episode Highlights & Timestamps

• Glambot magic & behind-the-scenes: 00:30–03:55
• Cole’s sleep science and camping revelations: 03:56–07:21
• Game Night: Would You Rather (visuals, music, and style): 07:27–16:17
• Cole’s shoutout to PAs and security: 17:20–17:53

Final Tone & Takeaway

This episode wraps award season glitz in genuine, easygoing conversation. Listeners leave with insights into glamour, sleep, and self-image—from someone who helps create the pop-culture moments we all scroll by. Plus, a gentle reminder to embrace risks, cherish sleep, and never underestimate the magic of good lighting.

Follow Cole Walliser on all social platforms @ColeWalliser and catch his Glambot magic year-round.