Gals on the Go - "Back to School Energy"

Podcast by PodcastOne
Episode aired September 17, 2025
Hosted by Brooke Miccio and Danielle Carolan

Episode Overview

Brooke and Danielle–best friends and co-hosts–capture an authentic, meandering "catch up" chat on all things fall energy, back-to-school vibes, and gal life in New York. They cover everything from elevator etiquette, concert panics and outfit mishaps, beauty trends, missing celebrity run-ins, bread orders gone wild, and quirky personal updates. In classic Gals on the Go style, the episode is full of relatable moments, laughter, and quick-witted banter as the hosts embrace the transition into a new season, talk about routines, and keep it real about anxieties and wins.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. September/Back-to-School Energy in NYC

• [02:11] Brooke: “It’s the perfect type of day to record, you know. It definitely is. Just so much is going on. New York is in full swing. It feels like back to school around here.”
• Danielle and Brooke talk about "new energy" as people return from summer travels, making NYC feel busier.
• They share fun observations from their new building, the social awkwardness of elevator rides, and how having a friend nearby increases their confidence in social encounters.

2. Driving, City vs. Suburb Energy, and Car Talk

• [04:02] Danielle notes the difference in her driving patience in Florida versus walking in NYC. Both hosts compare experiences and personalities on the road and sidewalk.
• Lighthearted confusion about car types (“sedan” vs “SUV” vs “crossover”), and funny Uber stories—highlighting the logic and thrills behind calling an Uber Black for glamorous event arrivals.
• [10:07] Danielle on Uber Black: “So worth it. Like, really? Music was so good. The vibes… stepping out at Surf Lodge, you felt cool.”

3. Travel, Football, and "Touristy" Vibes

• [12:00] The joys of sticking around NYC during September/October, plus excitement for upcoming college football games (Danielle to the Georgia-Alabama game).
• The "pride" in still feeling a touch touristy in NYC, loving Broadway, Times Square, and always having restaurant recs for visiting friends and family.
• [13:44] “You still have that, like, visiting energy. Even though you are a New Yorker.” – Brooke

4. Panic of the Week: Outfit Mishaps & Celebrity "Near Misses"

Brooke’s Panic: Accidentally Matching with Teens at a Concert

• [19:09] – Brooke buys last-minute Tate McRae concert tickets with Margot. Feeling the “pop concert” energy, she wears a leopard skirt and black top, only to discover she’s twinning with an entire crowd of tweens wearing viral “Addicted” leopard shorts.
• [21:30] “Me and every other bitch, apparently.” – Brooke
• Discussion about concert fashion, artist staging, and how Tate McRae’s style could have more fun or daring costuming.
• [24:25] “She could wear a sack and make it look good… there’s just more potential.” – Brooke

Danielle’s Panic: Just Missing Hailey Bieber at an Event

• [38:42] Danielle recounts her close encounter at a Road x Sephora event—she arrives minutes after Hailey Bieber’s departure.
• [43:08] “I walk in and who do I see? Oh, I see Margo. And she was like, oh my god, she just left... I waited and waited and she never came back.”
• The FOMO is real. The girls discuss following rules vs. “gaming” event times when a glam celeb might appear.
• [44:47] “It was still a really, really cool event and I love the brand so much… next time I’m not following the rules. I’m getting there early!” – Danielle

5. Glam on the Go: Beauty Faves & Pro Tips

• [49:01] The hosts recommend new beauty products: Brooke champions House Labs’ “Glassy Cinnamon” blush–a multi-use product she swipes on cheeks and lids; Danielle raves about Makeup Forever’s “Endless Cacao” lip liner, used for contour, faux freckles, and even eyeshadow.
• [51:22] Danielle: “I always think [fake freckles] look so good and very natural… just a really nice look.”
• Relatable mishaps: fake freckles gone wrong when the pencil gets dull; minimal-makeup routines.
• [50:07] “A good color palette, a good coordination… that’s wonderful for me." – Brooke

6. Funny Story: The Bread Basket Order

• [58:09] At Ben’s birthday dinner, Brooke and her boyfriend decide to order every bread option at an NYC hotspot, only to have the waitress repeatedly question the request.
• [59:13] Waitress: “I understand that urge. It can be tempting.”
• [60:16] “No one’s ever done this before, and not for, I guess, a table of two.” – Brooke

7. Rest of the Catch-Up: Wellness, Routines, and City Discoveries

• Danielle is determined to re-establish her supplement habit and routines as the new season kicks in:
  • [68:42] “All I have been taking is ‘let me chill’ every day, cuz, like, makes me chill.”
• Brooke reflects on the "in-body scan" at F45 and being inspired (not shamed!) by fitness data and changing up her routines.
• Both joke about “on the go” makeup and life, and the strange limbo of the end of summer August void.
• [65:08] Brooke recommends Brooklyn piers (Pier 3-5) for outdoor activities–volleyball, roller skating, fishing, and working out–as a “new world” in the city.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On city social confidence:

  • [03:08] “If you’re with anyone…I have the confidence. You feel the same way?” – Danielle

• On Uber Black splurges:

  • [10:07] “So worth it. Like, really? Music was so good. The vibes…” – Danielle

• On concert outfit panic:

  • [21:32] “I crushed it. But, Danielle, I was twinning… with the 12 year olds?” – Brooke
  • [24:51] “I just feel like there's more potential there [for costumes].” – Brooke

• Missing Hailey Bieber:

  • [43:08] “She just left. They're like, I think she's coming right back though…I waited and waited and she never came back.” – Danielle

• On bread ordering excess:

  • [59:13] Waitress: “I understand that urge.”
  • [60:16] “No one’s ever done this before…and not for a table of two.” – Brooke

• On new city discoveries:

  • [65:08] “We went to just the piers of Brooklyn… another world over there. Beach volleyball, full sand…” – Brooke

Timestamps of Important Segments

• 01:44 – Start of Real Episode / Out-of-Body Week Vibes
• 02:23 – New York Feels: Back-to-School Energy
• 04:02 – Driving Pet Peeves & Comparing Transit Anxieties
• 07:31 – "Sedan," Uber Black Debates, & Glam Car Arrivals
• 12:00 – Fall in NYC, Football Plans, Tourist Mindset
• 19:09 – Panic of the Week, Brooke’s Tate McRae Concert Story
• 38:42 – Danielle’s Panic: Narrowly Missing Hailey Bieber
• 49:01 – Glam on the Go: Makeup Faves & Tips
• 58:09 – Bread Basket Saga at Ben’s Birthday
• 65:08 – Brooklyn Piers & Unexpected “Beach” Discoveries
• 68:42 – Danielle on Supplements and Wellness Routines
• 71:32 – Reflections: Fitness, Routines, Dose Adjustments
• 73:12 – Sign-Off: “Happy Back to School” & Gals on the Go Spirit

Episode Vibe & Takeaways

This episode perfectly captures early fall–the back-to-school, time-to-reset feeling. The hosts blend humor, relatability, and a bit of chaos, normalizing anxiety and imperfections ("Panic of the Week") and celebrating little wins and discoveries. They offer product recommendations, share candid social “fails,” and sprinkle in pop culture touchpoints, showing that being a gal on the go is all about enjoying the ride, learning from the funny moments, and not taking life too seriously.

A must-listen for anyone wanting best friend energy, life-in-Transition reassurance, and plenty of laughs.