Cancelled Podcast with Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield

Episode 129: BROOKE GOT IN A FIST FIGHT AT A GRACIE ABRAMS CONCERT
Date: August 30, 2025

Overview

In this rich, self-reflective, and often hilarious episode, Tana and Brooke address the whirlwind of drama and rumors surrounding the supposed end of their podcast, clarify internet misunderstandings about their friendship and business, and dive headfirst into viral TikTok beefs—most notably, the story of Brooke's alleged “fist fight” at a Gracie Abrams concert. The duo explore influencer culture, digital footprints, evolving friendships, the dangers of virality, and close with a game recalling iconic podcast quotes and moments. The tone is deeply personal, irreverent, and unfiltered, giving listeners an intimate look at the highs, lows, and lessons from living online.

1. Podcast Not Ending, Digital Footprint & Friendship Rumors

[01:00–10:27]

Key Points

• Tana revisits a previous episode where she half-jokingly suggested deleting the podcast, sparking fan panic and wild “legal battle” rumors online.
• The hosts clarify: “Cancelled” is not being deleted and their partnership is solid; money, vlogs, and revenue splits are all set and fair.
• The duo reflect on how podcasts, as content archives and “scrapbooks,” document growth—flaws and all.

Notable Quotes:

• Tana: “Cancel is a scrapbook. We're not fucking deleting it, okay?...It is a beautiful archive. I don’t want to delete you, I don’t want to delete us.” [03:30]
• Brooke: “It’s almost like…we’re always going to be misunderstood no matter what we say.” [03:41]
• Tana: “Do you really think...I’m going to shiest [Brooke] on the Adsense? And what do you think the Adsense is? That I'm gonna shiest you on four grand?” [05:00]

2. Brooke's "Fist Fight" at the Gracie Abrams Concert

[11:11–21:07]

Key Points

• Brooke details viral TikTok accusations that she “body checked” a fan at a Gracie Abrams concert.
• She recounts her confusion, internet sleuthing, and a surprising UNO-reverse: she was actually the one pushed by the concertgoer.
• The duo reflect on how a single video can spiral into reputation-damaging rumors—and the futility of public clarification.
• Tana notes how concert etiquette and the expectation of influencer drama feed narrative fabrication.

Notable Quotes:

• Brooke: “All the comments are: Brooke Schofield is steamrolling people at Gracie. She’s body checked you. I’m like—the way people will just make something up and everyone will believe it.” [16:22]
• Tana: “My thing...you are truly, in my opinion, damn near incapable of steamrolling someone...Brooke is the concert etiquette police...” [18:44]
• Brooke: “You can really make up any interaction ever with somebody, and everyone will believe it, especially me…people already don’t like me, so they read it and say ‘that checks out.’” [18:11]
• Tana: “There’s no winning.” [22:06]

3. Boundaries of Internet Fame & The Vanna/Fillers TikTok Drama

[27:33–39:56]

Key Points

• Tana describes being misunderstood online after offering advice on cosmetic procedures in her “27 Things I’ve Learned at 27” video.
• Her commentary about fillers, parental choices, and reality TV casting is clipped without context, sparking backlash from Love Island contestant Vanna.
• The conversation between Tana and Vanna goes private—they clear up the misunderstanding and end on a note of mutual respect.
• Brooke and Tana reflect on the near-impossibility of authentic, nuanced discussion in a world obsessed with soundbites and outrage.

Notable Quotes:

• Tana: “If people are giving copious amounts…of fillers to people under 18, I do not align with that parenting style. Personally, I don’t.” [29:28]
• Tana: “If you can’t even watch the full clip in context…then this entire conversation is falling on mute ears.” [36:25]
• Vanna (by DM): “As soon as I watched the video, I ripped my video down...I realized I’ve been in defense mode for so long.” [37:46]

4. Internet Outrage, Fame, and Evolving Self

[39:56–47:26]

Key Points

• The hosts discuss being targets of constant online drama—how perception has shifted as they've grown, sobered up, and changed.
• They emphasize their desire to be seen as their current selves, not their past online personas; the trauma of being misunderstood by strangers is real.
• The “lawyer up” meme around their business breakup is both “hilarious and wild” to them; they reinforce their love and respect for each other repeatedly.

Notable Quotes:

• Tana: “...the only way to achieve true peace would be falling off the face of the Internet.” [40:05]
• Brooke: “I want to be hypnotized to, like, not give a f*** what people think.” [62:31]
• Tana: “I have changed so much from that girl…I do give a f*** in people perceiving me as who I am today.” [40:46]

5. Announcements & Life Updates (Maui home, robo-dogs, malls)

[47:45–80:46]

Key Points

• Tana shares that she’s bought a home in Maui, reflecting on how different her life is from even a year ago.
• She describes a run-in with a “robo-dog” in Nordstrom—a weird, Black Mirror moment—where data companies are studying public reaction to robot animals.
• Brooke and Tana reminisce about “the wave” of Tory Burch sandals and aging out (or evolving) of the next generation’s internet fame.
• They note how younger fans are now seeking out new influencers; both hosts are feeling the generational shift.

Notable Quotes:

• Tana: “These data companies pay him money to go walk around...and see the public reaction. Where are we heading societally with What The H*ll?” [75:48]
• Tana: “My escrow finished. I am a Maui homeowner.” [77:19]

6. Mental Health, Medication Struggles, and Medical Mishaps

[81:10–84:55]

Key Points

• Brooke opens up about her medication issues while on tour in Australia, dealing with new manufacturers and unexpected withdrawal side effects.
• Tana relates with her own experiences—the unpredictability of color and effectiveness in generics, the struggle to get the right pills.
• Both express frustration at lack of patient-centered care in “big pharma.”

Notable Quotes:

• Brooke: “The day I was to leave for Australia, another country where you cannot get medication...I had to just start fresh, a new medication, on Australian tour.” [81:10]
• Tana: “I think different colors should be treated as different drugs. I really do.” [84:33]

7. Nostalgia & The “Cancelled” Quote-Guessing Game

[88:03–137:32]

Key Points

• Devin (producer) compiles iconic quotes from over 100 episodes; Tana and Brooke play a game, trying to guess who said what, reliving the best, wildest, and most emotional podcast moments.
• The segment highlights how much has changed—their appearances, perspectives, and priorities.
• They reminisce about early days: living at David Dobrik’s house, being unfiltered, the messiness (and magic) of their journey together.
• Emotions run high, with laughter, tears, and gratitude for their archive and for each other.

Notable Quotes:

• Tana: “There will never be a time in our lives of such drastic change documented at length…who the f*** are those people?” [136:43]
• Brooke: “I hope I look back and I’m like, ‘ew, look how much you cared about what other people thought.’” [137:23]
• Tana: “If you started on those beginning episodes and are still here…you deserve financial compensation.” [143:03]

8. Closing: Looking Ahead, Final Episode Tease

[141:55–End]

Key Points

• They brainstorm ideas for the final ever episode: funeral attire, “call-ins,” perhaps inviting exes or returning guests, and a true “banger” to properly end the podcast era.
• Both hosts express enormous gratitude for their listeners and each other, reflecting on personal growth, old cringe moments, and the irreplaceable scrapbook of their adventures.

Memorable Moments & Quotes with Timestamps

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Context | |-----------|---------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:30 | Tana | “Cancel is a scrapbook. We're not fucking deleting it, okay?” | | 05:00 | Tana | “Do you really think...I’m going to shiest [Brooke] on the Adsense?...” | | 13:42 | Tana | “...you are truly, in my opinion, damn near incapable of steamrolling someone.” | | 16:22 | Brooke | “All the comments are: Brooke Schofield is steamrolling people at Gracie Abrams.”| | 21:11 | Tana | “There’s no solution. You sue her for slander.” | | 29:28 | Tana | “If people are giving copious amounts…of fillers to people under 18, I do not align with that parenting style.” | | 37:46 | Vanna | “As soon as I watched the video, I ripped my video down…I realized I’ve been in defense mode for so long.” | | 40:05 | Tana | “The only way to achieve true peace would be falling off the face of the Internet.”| | 62:31 | Brooke | “I want to be hypnotized to, like, not give a f*** what people think.” | | 75:48 | Tana | “These data companies pay him money...to go walk around...see the public reaction.”| | 81:10 | Brooke | “The day I was to leave for Australia…I had to just start fresh, new medication.” | | 136:43 | Tana | “There will never be a time in our lives of such drastic change documented at length…who the f*** are those people?”| | 137:23 | Brooke | “I hope I look back and I’m like, ‘ew, look how much you cared about what other people thought.’”| | 143:03 | Tana | “If you started on those beginning episodes and are still here…you deserve financial compensation.”|

Takeaways: The Essence of Canceled

• Unfiltered Friendship: The heart of “Cancelled” is the raw, complicated, loving, and hilarious friendship between Tana and Brooke.
• Internet Culture Reflections: Both the wild upside—and dark underbelly—of influencer life: rumors, drama, misunderstandings, virality.
• Growth Journal: The show serves as an evolving scrapbook, documenting mistakes, success, and genuine transformation.
• Legacy: As they near the end, the hosts recognize the power of their archive—and the rare bond they share, both with each other and their audience.

For Listeners New and Old

This episode is a “best-of” in terms of insight into the hosts’ humanity—flawed, self-aware, and funny as hell. If you want to know what it feels like to be an influencer living online, weathering storms of hype and hate, while maintaining real friendships and growing up under the spotlight—start here.