Podcast Summary: Gals on the Go — "Hungover & Delusional"

Date: August 20, 2025
Hosts: Brooke Miccio & Danielle Carolan
Podcast: Gals on the Go (PodcastOne)

Episode Overview

In this lively, audio-only episode, Brooke and Danielle serve up quintessential “girl talk” after a whirlwind Hamptons weekend with friends. Sleep-deprived and sillier than ever, they recap their adventures from influencer events to club nights, discuss wedding etiquette and relationship dynamics, and share stories about beauty fails, wardrobe hacks, and those embarrassing moments we all have when oversharing. If you’ve ever worried about being the “Type-A friend,” needed help justifying a wild night out, or agonized over Instagram stories and FOMO, this episode will feel like swapping stories with your best friends over brunch.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up: Hamptons Recap and Audio-Only Nostalgia

[00:19 – 06:13]

• The hosts touch on their Hamptons getaway, sharing how their group of friends—spanning “rotating cast of characters”—meshed together for a memorable weekend.
• They reminisce about the early, audio-only days of podcasting and how recording with just audio feels refreshing.
• Tired but giddy, Danielle jokes: “We are really coming off of a fun Hamptons weekend. I think we’re both a little tired, but that means it’s going to be one of our funniest episodes yet.” ([00:27])
• Reflections on the New York social rhythm, the comparison to other parts of the country, and the pressure (or excitement) of always having activities.

2. Glam on the Go: Beauty & Fashion Favorites

[06:20 – 12:35]

• Brooke shares her experience at Bobby Brown’s makeup event, having been selected to promote the new memoir "Still Bobby." She discusses Bobby’s career and praises Jones Road eyebrow pencil as a standout.
  • “I got invited to promote Bobby Brown’s new memoir, Still Bobby, comes out in September … I power read this thing. It is fantastic.” ([07:03])
• Danielle introduces the roll-on clothing adhesive “Bondi,” touting it as a new, superior alternative to fashion tape.
  • “I think it’s the new wave. I don’t think I ever want to use fashion tape again.” ([11:39])

3. A Peek at Personal Playlists

[12:36 – 16:14]

• Game time: both hosts reveal their most-played Spotify "On Repeat" tracks.
• Danielle’s playlist is electronic- and dance-heavy, prepping her for an upcoming Sophie Tucker show (“You know, I study!” [16:53]).
• Brooke shares a “summery” playlist, including Drake, Lorde, and Morgan Wallen, reflecting the mood as summer winds down.

4. The Surf Lodge Saga: Influencer Events & Wristband Politics

[18:23 – 36:41]

• Surf Lodge Event: Thanks to Touchland (hand sanitizer brand), Brooke and Danielle are invited to a VIP influencer event at the iconic Hamptons club Surf Lodge.
• The story unfolds in hilarious detail: scrambling for wristbands, accidental backstage access, and table upgrades that leave everyone celebrating.
  • “They literally were... Well, because Delaney comes back and she was like, anyone want this? I don’t even want to be up ... And I was like, me me me, I would!” ([26:09])
• The “wristband relay” — three special backstage wristbands are secretly rotated within their friend group to ensure everyone gets a taste of VIP treatment.
• Memorable moment: Delaney, effortlessly stunning and humble, is singled out by staff to go behind the DJ booth, leading Danielle to quip, “We’re all walking into Surf Lodge with Delaney — the table’s under her name.” ([30:26])
• “That was the little secret to Surf Lodge — the wristbands.” ([29:54])

5. Behind the Scenes: Influencer Reality and Celebrity Interactions

[31:41 – 36:41]

• Against the glam backdrop, Brooke recounts an awkward interaction with a reality TV star over DJ booth seating, highlighting how such star encounters are “all part of the experience.”
• “I was already exposed for the wristband snatch of the century.” ([32:00])
• Reflections on group dynamics, humble friends, and the social director stress of making sure everyone in a large party has fun.

6. Nightlife & FOMO: The Big Club Night

[36:46 – 44:00]

• Saturday, the group rallies for another night out at Common Ground, a top Hamptons club.
• The hosts discuss the logistics and “math” of bottle service, negotiating table minimums, and the pressure of not getting “swindled” by the bottle girls.
• “One thing about me, I’ll be the bad cop.” ([41:40] – Brooke, on handling the table’s minimum spend negotiations.)
• The experience is a mix of euphoria, nostalgia, and “YOLO” club energy:
  • “I can’t explain to you the feeling of euphoria. Like, it was like, we are locked.” ([35:37])

7. Relationship Real Talk: Moving In, Money, and Closets

[46:30 – 55:27]

• Brooke discusses her upcoming move with fiancé Ryan, division of financial responsibilities (groceries vs. utilities), and negotiating closet/drawer space.
• Discussion about navigating shared living spaces and the quirks of partners who “think their closet is full” when there’s still plenty of space.
• “He’ll think it’s full, but there’s space in between each hanger. I don’t know what that’s like.” ([55:27])
• Transitional life moments, “nesting,” and the humor in relationship logistics.

8. Fashion, Feedback, and Delicate Egos

[56:49 – 62:30]

• The hosts joke about critiquing (and being critiqued on) partners’ outfits, and that gender-flipped feedback would be far less tolerable.
• “If they said that to us, World War 3. The night would be ruined. And actually the next day too.” ([57:25])
• Honest talk about when to give fashion advice, reading the room, and being a supportive friend — “It’s a delicate balance... are they in a delicate mode?” ([60:51])

9. The Emotional Rollercoaster: Chocolate, Giggles, and Oversharing

[65:26 – 70:14]

• Danielle confesses to enhanced giggles and euphoria at the club after “taking a little chocolate,” a euphemism for an edible—shared candidly and humorously.
• “I took a little special chocolate. If you know, you know.”
• The story of crying from happiness with her head out the window post-club has Brooke and listeners howling.
• Danielle: “I just felt so much euphoria at the club… I was the main character of that moment.” ([65:57])
• Their unfiltered discussion normalizes the “overshare” after a wild night out.

10. Reflecting on Summer & Looking Forward

[62:35 – 63:50; 70:00 – 71:41]

• The girls get nostalgic about the summer’s stand-out moments, including weddings, Nantucket, and the friendships deepened by their time together.
• “It was a fun summer and one that I think I’ll remember for a while. Like a lot of, like, key moments, you know?” ([63:01])
• Hints of bittersweet feelings as the season shifts, excitement for nesting, and the next adventures to come.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I did my big one. We had such a big weekend in terms of, like, two key nights out. I feel like this was my first time really going out full send this summer.” — Danielle ([05:05])
• “That was the little secret to Surf Lodge with the wristbands.” — Danielle ([29:54])
• “If they said that to us, World War 3. The night would be ruined.” — Danielle ([57:25])
• “He’ll think it’s full, but there’s space in between each hanger. I don’t know what that’s like.” — Brooke ([55:27])
• “I took a little special chocolate. If you know, you know… I was the main character of that moment.” — Danielle ([65:55])
• “I felt like a splash of water on my face, on my cheek. And I was like, oh my god, it’s raining… and then I realized it wasn’t raining. It was the tears from my eyes.” — Danielle ([66:12])
• “I can’t explain to you the feeling of euphoria. Like, it was like, we are locked.” — Danielle ([35:37])
• “Sometimes I’m in a delicate mood, and one wrong thing, you know, if you don’t like my outfit, like, I’m not going out.” — Danielle ([60:58])

Recommended Listening Timestamps

• Hamptons Recap & Host Banter: 00:19 – 06:13
• Beauty Talk — “Glam on the Go”: 06:20 – 12:35
• Surf Lodge Story (VIP Wristband Drama): 18:23 – 36:41
• Club Night & Table Math: 36:46 – 44:00
• Relationship & Apartment Talk: 46:30 – 55:27
• Outfit Feedback & Friendship Boundaries: 56:49 – 62:30
• Chocolate, Tears & Main Character Energy: 65:26 – 70:14
• Summer Reflection: 62:35 – 63:50; 70:00 – 71:41

Tone and Style

The tone is uproariously candid, self-deprecating, warm, and supportive—the platonic ideal of a late-night debrief with your bestie. Both hosts are unfiltered in sharing their “delulu” moments, anxieties, and the kinds of stories you’d normally keep only for your group chat.

Summary

This episode captures the essence of the Gals on the Go podcast: it’s friendship, laughter, small disasters, advice without judgment, and permission to live big and messy—all with a little glam and a lot of heart. Whether you’re seeking commiseration for post-party anxiety or just want the inside scoop on influencer life, the episode delivers plenty of “you had to be there” stories that will leave you feeling like you were.