Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update – FULL SHOW: Jeff’s Iconic Thanksgiving Song, Turkey Day Mishaps + Late & Petty Date (11/21/25)
November 23, 2025 | iHeartPodcasts
Episode Overview
This special Thanksgiving episode delivers the signature blend of humor, honesty, and a touch of chaos that defines Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning. Packed with festive mishaps, a petty and hilarious Second Date Update, laser-sharp banter about holiday stressors, and the debut of Jeff’s wild new Thanksgiving song, the show leans into the messiness (and joy) of the holidays.
Key Segments & Insights
1. Holiday Spirit Kickoff & Listener Commentary
[00:00–00:56]
- The show opens with the team discussing how the program has finally gotten them into the holiday spirit.
- Readout of a listener’s comment roasting Jeffrey for his pre-answer stories on Shot Caller.
- Hosts set the tone: fun, festive, a little messy.
2. “Hero of the Week”: Buried Treasure in France
[00:56–03:41]
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Story of Olivier Marchand in France, who discovers $800K in gold while digging for a pool.
- He nobly turns it over to authorities—only for it to be returned to the previous owner, due to traceable serial numbers.
- “If you forget to dig up your buried gold before you move, you didn’t really need it anyway.” – Host A [03:03]
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Dialogue pokes fun at doing the right thing but losing out.
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Olivier is (ironically) crowned “hero of the week.”
3. Shot Caller: Thanksgiving TV Moments Trivia
[03:41–09:29]
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Game segment: Answer trivia about iconic Turkey Day moments on TV.
- “What famous CBS show had an episode titled ‘Happy Slapsgiving’?” [A: How I Met Your Mother].
- “Which Friends character dropped the turkey on the floor?” [A: Rachel Green].
- “Which Simpsons character gets a giant turkey stuck on their head?” [A: Homer Simpson].
- “Which show had a character named Andy put fireworks in the stuffing?” [A: Parks and Recreation].
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Signature player banter, laughter about turkey-on-the-head tropes.
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Ending: Group singalong of “I’m a Believer” as shot collar penalty [09:17–09:26].
4. Thanksgiving Food Fails & New Products
[09:33–11:49]
- The crew debates store-bought vs. homemade gravy.
- Introduction of Heinz’s new “leftover gravy” squeeze bottle.
- “The color really puts the gray in gravy.” – Host D [10:15]
- Consensus: probably a gag gift, and, yes, it’s already sold out.
5. Laser Stories – Offbeat News Roundup
[12:07–20:32]
- Florida Man Drives Drunk: Claims unique medical condition (“EFD”) to avoid sobriety test—gets arrested.
- Cinnabon Scented Wrapping Paper: Smells like cinnamon rolls, comes with coupons (and jokes about people eating it).
- Eminem vs. Swim Shady: The rapper is suing an Australian beachwear company over their pun name.
- Nate Bargatze’s ‘Nateland’ Theme Park: Comedian to build a themed amusement park in Nashville.
- Raccoons as Pets?: Study shows raccoons (and other animals) evolving to become cuter and more tame as they adapt to living near people.
- “Foxes and mice that live in urban areas also are having softer facial features.” – Host D [19:36]
- Humor, audience callouts, and playful skepticism over each story.
6. Thanksgiving Mishaps – Listener Stories
[21:17–28:33]
- The hosts share real survey responses detailing Turkey Day disasters:
- Grandma runs herself over with her own SUV but survives [22:45].
- Aunt caught shoplifting a turkey while another was already cooking at home [23:42].
- Host ruins dinner by tossing burning turkey into a dumpster, which then also catches fire—”literal dumpster fire Thanksgiving” [24:36].
- Grandma rubs dish soap on the turkey instead of oil [25:07].
- A rubber chicken prank turns tragic when it’s melted in a preheated oven [25:55].
- A child vomits into grandma’s mouth while being comforted—seconds before a section of ceiling collapses where grandma was sitting [26:24–26:58].
- “Did the vomit just save grandma’s life?” – Host A [27:00]
- Wedding video played at Thanksgiving cuts to a taped-over Dale Earnhardt funeral: “It felt like I was in a sitcom, but it was real life.” – Listener Story [28:15]
7. Second Date Update: “Late & Petty Date”
[34:30–52:49]
Introduction & Kevin’s Quirky Hobbies
- Previous call: Kevin, known as “Fridge Scaper” for turning fridge interiors into art.
- New hobby: “Microwave mosaics”—artfully arranging and photographing the splatter patterns of leftovers.
- “I rearrange the leftover stains into abstract pieces. The splatter patterns, like, they tell a story now.” – Kevin [36:03]
The Date that Wasn't
- Meets Audrey at Michael’s (craft store). Good vibes, plans a bar date.
- Audrey arrives one hour late with no text or apology. Kevin is furious, gets up as soon as she says “hi,” says “bye,” and leaves [38:15–38:42].
- Later, Audrey texts: “What you did was rude, and you have no idea what I'm going through.” [39:13]
The Call
- Audrey finally agrees to speak (reluctantly).
- Reveals–or pretends to–that “one of my parents had passed away that day” [45:16]. But quickly walks it back as hypothetical: “...they didn’t really die. But like, they could have.”
- The hosts are floored by this misdirection and rollercoaster of emotions.
- Eventually, real answer: she simply forgot the date until Kevin texted “where are you” [47:46–48:13].
- The two bicker about who should apologize, each goes into petty hypothetical scenarios (“what if I told you my parents died?”) [48:55–49:27].
- No real apology given.
- Both are stubbornly holding on to their grievances, making jokes, and refusing to budge.
- Kevin’s “goodbye” echoes the way he left in person; Audrey jokes she just received a text that her parents died, to which the team explodes in laughter [50:25–50:54].
Notable Quotes (Second Date Update)
- “I was going to show you my microwave mosaics. I’ve never even shown that to another woman in person.” – Kevin [50:07]
- “Well, look at that. I just got a text that my parents had [died].” – Audrey, deadpanning the absurdity [50:40]
- “If this doesn’t make you feel optimistic about love, what will?” – Host D, deadpan [52:30]
- “Kevin, you need to date an accountant.” – Host A [51:21]
8. Jeff’s Iconic Thanksgiving Song
[54:03–60:44]
- Jeff delivers an epic medley parodying classic holiday tunes, covering:
- Travel woes (“TSA felt me up like we were on a date”)
- Political family debates (“There will be loud name calling and in-law squabbling feuds”)
- Drunken relatives (grandad relieving himself on the dog’s potty pad)
- Awkward introductions (dad’s 19-year-old girlfriend, Zoey)
- Burned food, vomiting at the table, Black Friday brawls (“Grandma just got trampled for a blender... she’s my bargain hunting ninja nana”)
- “That was so good... You brought us through the entire holiday.” – Host A [60:12]
- “That’s what the holidays are really all about.” – Host D [60:22]
- Consensus: it’s instantly relatable, chaotic, and destined to be replayed at family gatherings.
9. Win Brooke’s Bucks – Thanksgiving Edition
[61:16–65:56]
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Christina, a tech worker and mini donut truck owner, faces off with Brooke in trivia.
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Thanksgiving hosting chat: expectation of “10 to 20 people, depending on family drama.”
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Sample questions:
- Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit (“Call Me Maybe”)
- What type of cheese are Gorgonzola/Roquefort/Danish? (Blue cheese)
- Dress style of 1920s jazz age (Flapper dresses)
- State that produces most lobsters (Maine)
- Boxing Day’s timing (December 26, after Christmas)
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Christina loses narrowly but receives tickets to “Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fair.”
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Warm mutual compliments exchanged, ending in high spirits.
Notable Quotes & Moments
- “If you forget to dig up your buried gold before you moved, you didn’t really need it anyway.” – Host A [03:03]
- “The color really puts the gray in gravy.” – Host D, on Heinz’s squeeze bottle [10:15]
- “Did the vomit just save grandma’s life?” – Host A [27:00]
- “I was going to show you my microwave mosaics. I’ve never even shown that to another woman in person.” – Kevin [50:07]
- “Well, look at that. I just got a text that my parents had [died].” – Audrey [50:40]
- “She completely forgot about the date and then tried to gaslight him and make him feel guilty by inventing dead parents.” – Host D, diagnosing dating culture [51:46]
- “That was so good... You brought us through the entire holiday.” – Host A, on Jeff’s song [60:12]
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Time | Segment | |--------------|----------------------------------------------| | 00:56 | Hero of the Week: French Gold Bars | | 03:56 | Shot Caller: Thanksgiving TV Moments | | 09:33 | Gravy Debates & Heinz’s Squeeze Bottle | | 12:07 | Laser Stories (News Roundup) | | 21:17 | Thanksgiving Mishaps (Listener Stories) | | 34:30 | Second Date Update: Kevin & Audrey’s Date | | 54:03 | Jeff’s Thanksgiving Song | | 61:16 | Win Brooke’s Bucks |
Episode Tone
- Light-hearted & irreverent: Jokes, sarcasm, and rapid-fire banter fill every moment.
- Relatable chaos: The show embraces the stressful, messy parts of the holidays as source material for humor and camaraderie.
- Self-aware: Hosts poke fun at themselves, each other, and the quirks of their listeners.
Conclusion
This Thanksgiving-themed show is a wild ride: from stories of disaster and familial bickering to competitive trivia, petty dating drama, and a show-stopping parody song. If you’ve ever felt like your family holiday was a little dramatic or your dating life a little cursed, you’ll find laughs and commiseration here. Jeff’s song alone is worth the listen—and destined to be a holiday cult classic.
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