Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update

Episode: "Romeo and Ghouliet"

Date: October 27, 2025
Theme: When a haunted house romance goes cold—can Brooke & Jeffrey uncover why Quinn “ghosted” Anthony after their spooky season flirtation?

Episode Overview

This Halloween-themed "Second Date Update" dives into the haunted house romance of Anthony and Quinn. Both worked as scare actors—he, a cannibal cook; she, a zombie cheerleader. After an after-work outing, their budding chemistry turned chilly, leaving Anthony “ghosted” and seeking answers from the show. Brooke & Jeffrey call Quinn to figure out what went wrong and whether this spooky love story can be resurrected.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Scene – Haunted House Flirtation (03:27–04:35)

• Brooke, Jeffrey, and the team launch into “Hauntober,” with a lighthearted, spooky spirit for Halloween week.

• Anthony describes meeting Quinn while working as actors at a haunted house (05:12).

  • Anthony: “I’m a cannibal cook… She’s a zombie cheerleader” (05:28).
  • He finds her “dead zombie voice… pretty hot” (05:48).

• Their chemistry sparks during a scene where Anthony "bites" Quinn’s arm on stage (06:15).

2. The First Date – Out of Costume, Into the Bar (06:49–08:15)

• Anthony and Quinn decide to grab drinks after work, both showering off their makeup.

  • Anthony: “That was the first time I’d really actually seen her without the makeup on. And she looked even hotter without… a bloody mess” (07:06).

• They bond over Halloween memories; light, playful conversation (07:23).

• But after the date, Quinn is moved to a different room in the haunted house and begins acting distant.

  • Anthony: “Next day, she was… on the other side… acting kind of cold” (08:08).
  • He’s now being ignored on texts/Instagram (08:37).

3. Unpacking the Ghosting – The Hosts' Speculation (09:08–10:53)

• The team jokes about possible reasons (too aggressive arm-biting?).
• Anthony struggles to think of anything he did wrong but is clearly frustrated and sad.
• Brooke and Jeffrey agree Quinn seems to be actively avoiding Anthony.
• They prep to call Quinn, promising to get to the bottom of it.

4. The Call with Quinn – Where Did It All Go Wrong? (11:03–15:02)

• The hosts reveal who they are; Quinn says she does know the show (11:10).
• She admits she liked Anthony but “we just didn’t see eye to eye on some stuff” (12:38).
• The incident: while flirting, Quinn riffs, “If things work out between us, we'd be the house that gives out, like, the full size candy bars” (13:25).
• Anthony responded by doing the financial math, shooting down her dreamy flirt:
  • “Do you know how much that’s gonna cost in the future? … You give out like, 100, that’s $500…” (13:53).
  • He then joked/warned, “Our kids are not going to college” if they give out full-size bars (14:15).
• Quinn found this distinctly un-cute and a “mood killer”—he was, in her words, “100% serious” about the economic impracticality (14:49).

5. Anthony Defends His Practicality (15:17–17:12)

• The hosts try to give Anthony an out (“Tell us you were joking?”), but he doubles down:

  • “No, I was being serious. … Why should I lie?” (15:41).
  • “If your dream is to bankrupt our future family, then yeah” (15:58).
  • He prioritizes saving for college and financial literacy above “giving away candy.”

• Quinn is not pleased: “He’s making our fake children way more important than the real me right now” (17:18).

6. Hosts’ Reactions and The Big Disconnect (17:03–18:12)

• The conversation veers toward how silly it is to argue over hypothetical future scenarios on a first date.
  • Jeffrey: “I just think it’s kind of silly to be arguing and deciding your dating life over future fictitious full-size candy bars with your kids that don’t even exist yet” (17:12).
• Anthony isn’t apologetic; he remains the voice of fiscal conservatism.
• Quinn takes a final jab: At Christmas, would their “fake kids” also get shortchanged? Anthony’s response: “They'll be getting savings bonds—the amount depends on the interest rate” (18:51).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Anthony (financial killjoy):
  “If your dream is to bankrupt our future family, then yeah.” (15:58)

• Quinn (on Anthony’s seriousness):
  “No, it was not cute because I think he was being 100% serious. Like, he went on to say, oh, next thing you know, our kids are not going to college.” (14:49)

• Brooke (on Quinn’s dream):
  “Everybody wants to be that house… So fun to get lectured after you flirt with somebody.” (14:29)

• Anthony (children’s Christmas bounty):
  “They’ll be getting savings bonds and the amount depends on the interest rate.” (18:51)

• Brooke (breaking it down):
  “He’s making our fake children way more important than the real me right now.” (17:18, via Quinn)

Timestamps of Key Segments

• Haunted House Backstory – 05:12–06:48
• First Date Recap – 06:49–08:15
• The "Candy Bar" Incident – 13:25–14:49
• Anthony’s Money Stance – 15:41–16:29
• Rejection is Clear – 17:18–18:51
• Hosts’ Closing Thoughts and Wrap-up – 20:53–22:04

Hosts’ Takeaways & Tone

• The crew jokes but shows real frustration at the lack of flexibility and imagination in Anthony’s responses.
• Brooke and Jeffrey see Quinn’s “ghosting” as justified due to the “buzzkill” and lack of flirtation from Anthony.
• The tone is playful, teasing, and tongue-in-cheek throughout—classic to the podcast’s irreverent Second Date Update segments.

Conclusion: The Moral of This Spooky Fable

No second date here—Quinn is out (“Exactly. Zero. Because I’m not gonna be with him” at 16:58). The team concludes with laughter at Anthony’s commitment to thrift and (imaginary) children’s college funds over whimsical romance.

Brooke’s final lesson: If you’re going to be a haunted house monster, at least let yourself dream. “Maybe be a little bit more fun if you’re going to be working at a haunted house. That one was so stiff.” (21:35)

Jeffrey’s final (tongue-in-cheek) tip: “Do not date your co-workers… whether it’s in an office building or in a haunted house.” (20:53)

This episode delivers Halloween hijinks, a little romance, and a brutal lesson in what NOT to say when someone’s flirting with you. It’s a cautionary tale: Beware of the budget-conscious “Romeos” haunting your haunted house this spooky season!