Mid Summer Break
Diary of a Young Man #55
Hello my sweet reader! Just a quick one today. I hope you’re having an amazing summer. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling that mid summer slump. I’m getting through it, but I’m still feeling the equal and opposite seasonal depression that usually kicks my ass in February. I told myself this year I’d plan a bunch of work in the summer to alleviate my anxiety and existential midsummer dread. It turns out I’m still feeling those things AND I have a lot of work to do. Ce la vie.
A couple exciting announcements:
She’s The He is on VOD! Rent it on AppleTV, Amazon, Google, or whatever other mega corporation holding us hostage you see fit. I love this film and everyone I was lucky enough to make it with. If you haven’t seen it check it out!
My debut standup special drops in less than a month on Youtube! By subscribing to this newsletter you will be among the first to know when it drops, but if you are feeling like you want to be extra supportive of all things Nico, you can subscribe to my Youtube.
I’m directing a new narrative comedy series that will be dropping on my Youtube channel later this year.
I’m running new material! I’ll be touring this fall with the new jokes, working out what the next show will be. All dates and tickets below. Would love to see you there!
Be well, sending love your way.
Nico
SONG OF THE WEEK: Stunning by Um, Jennifer?
My pals, and fellow trans sweetie pies Um, Jennifer. Check them out!
NEW MATERIAL TOUR FALL 2026
8/21 - NICO AND FRIENDS IN BROOKLYN
As always, if ticket price is a barrier to entry for you (especially if you are trans) please fill out this form and I will do my best to get you in! Comp tickets are first come first serve and can be limited depending on the venue.
Last but not least, watch BOYS CLUB! All five episodes of season 1 are out now on Youtube and you could watch all five in about 30 minutes. Perfect for your lunch break.
NICO’S JULY BOOKSHELF:
Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes by Harrison Browne and Rachel Browne. BUMPING THIS AGAIN. Great resource that gets further into the myths around gender and sports.
Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports and Why it Matters by Linda Flanagan. This book is another great resource to unpack some of the larger issues with youth sports beyond gender.
NICO’S JUNE BOOKSHELF:
Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert.
The Candy House by Jennifer Eagan.
NICO’S MAY BOOKSHELF:
This month has been going so fast I don’t even remember which of those books I read in May. IF ANY! Thank you for all the recs, they’re going on my list. I’m recommending a TV show today:
Widow’s Bay on Apple TV - This is a comedy horror its super funny and scary! Really enjoying this. First four are already out and the last two come out tonight 5/27!
NICO’S APRIL BOOKSHELF:
Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert.
Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk.
Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes by Harrison Browne and Rachel Browne.
Valencia by Michelle Tea.
NICO’S MARCH BOOKSHELF:
Heart the Lover by Lily King.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.
NICO’S FEBRUARY BOOKSHELF:
Blitzed: Drugs in The Third Reich by by Norman Ohler.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.
Stag Dance by Torrey Peters.
NICO’S JANUARY BOOKSHELF:
Town & Country by Brian Schaefer.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.
Stoner by John Edward Williams.
LESS by Andrew Sean Greer.
Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris.



