Gals on the Go – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Out of Control PR Deliveries, Red Carpets & Interpreting Dress Codes
Hosts: Brooke Miccio & Danielle Carolan
Date: December 10, 2025
Podcast: PodcastOne

Episode Overview

In this lively, late-night episode, best friends and co-hosts Brooke and Danielle dive into the chaos and charm of the holiday season, reflecting on their recent SEC championship game adventure, experiences with extravagant PR deliveries, red carpet etiquette, wedding guest dress code dilemmas, and the quirks of modern friendship. As always, the episode is packed with girl talk, relatable mishaps, beauty hacks, and those panic-inducing, but hilarious, social situations that all "gals on the go" face.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Holiday Vibes, Late Night Feels, and Seasonal Traditions

• The episode opens with Brooke and Danielle embracing the early darkness of December and how it shifts their routines (“It just feels. It's been pitch black for hours.” – Brooke, 00:29).
• Discussion of how the holiday ambiance is fun in December ("The holiday glow." – Danielle, 01:00), but not so much after.
• Both share excitement about holiday music, family traditions, and how each family interprets holiday norms differently (stockings, unwrapped gifts from Santa, etc.).

2. SEC Championship Game & Sports Fandom

• The hosts recount attending the SEC championship game, the joy of last-minute travel, and reflect on their sports superstitions and knowledge – or lack thereof:
  • “We got a last minute opportunity to go to the SEC championship game in T Mobile, which was so exciting for us.” – Danielle, 01:28
  • “Go Dogs!” – Brooke, 03:02
• They exchange stories about supporting their partners’ football passions and how often, facts and opinions from close friends or partners simply become one’s own.

3. Community Moments – Meeting Listeners

• Encounters with listeners at events and on campus make them feel “cool.” They reassure fans never to be shy about saying hello.
• “We will always stop to say hi to you guys, by the way. Like, I feel like that needs to be said.” – Brooke, 06:13

4. Mini Drama in the Bathroom Line

• A lighthearted but relatable story unfolds about nearly getting cut in a bathroom line, leading to reflections on etiquette and confrontation:
  • “Brooke goes, oh, sorry, we have some line cutters over here. And then I got fired up, too.” – Danielle, 07:22
• They agree on how awkward such situations can be, especially when line-breakers “stand their ground.”

5. Engaging with Listeners via DMs

• Clarifying DM habits, Brooke assures fans she does read (and love) their DMs, just not every single one (“Mine. It’s so Such a messy, messy, bad place.” – Brooke, 08:17).
• Listeners now sometimes relay messages through Danielle to get Brooke’s attention, especially about running ("Running on a treadmill is so much harder than running outside and I don't know how she does it." – Listener via Danielle, 08:49).

6. Hottest Food Markets & Grocery Store Trends

• The discussion moves to the latest NYC markets, special shout out to “Stu Leonard's,” with nostalgic anecdotes about grocery runs and the market’s unique structure:
  • "Everything's coming up Stu Leonard’s." – Brooke, 12:38

7. Glam on the Go – Beauty Routines & Bridal Makeup

• Danielle shares her love for reusable face masks from Experiment, emphasizing multitasking (“Habit stacking!” – Danielle, 20:42).
• Brooke gives tips on bridal makeup and strip lashes—advocating for half-lashes to avoid looking “not like yourself.”
  • “If you’re gonna do a strip lash, cut it in half.” – Brooke, 14:52
• Brooke discusses her latest “glam” obsession: Daxify (a Botox alternative with peptides for extra glow):
  • “Daxify is basically Botox plus peptides, so it makes your skin glow. And I, I'm such a proponent of this.” – Brooke, 27:26

8. Holiday Gifting, Stocking Stuffers & Party Planning

• They debate the relevance of “stocking stuffer” gifts as adults, given different family traditions (22:06–23:32).
• Swap favorite universal white elephant gift ideas (squatty potties, kitchen gadgets) and lament gifting “junk.” (“I'm over just like junk. Like. I know I can't just have things that don't have a purpose at this point.” – Brooke, 25:36)
• Danielle plans a holiday party with Grey Goose and is excited for festive New York activities.

9. Panic of the Week (“Panic Meter” Segment)

• Danielle: Anxious about leaving NYC early for the holidays and missing out on city festivities. She cherishes tradition and loves “playing house” with her boyfriend.
  • “I'm just kind of panicked about leaving so early.” – Danielle, 32:02
• Brooke: Overwhelmed by extravagant and unpredictable PR deliveries—especially the surprise Maybelline singing telegram in her lobby:
  • “It was an original ‘Maybe it’s Maybelline’. And they were so talented... I am so glad I did it in my lobby though.” – Brooke, 41:30

10. PR Deliveries Have Gotten Out of Hand

• Both recount increasingly elaborate, sometimes disruptive PR drops ("I've had male models show up. I've had... I had a mime." – Brooke/Danielle, 38:22–38:33).
• Danielle is apprehensive about her own upcoming PR singing delivery, debating whether to risk it upstairs or intercept in the lobby.

11. Red Carpet & Movie Premiere Etiquette

• Both hosts attended different movie premieres, experienced odd influencer behaviors, and chatted about interpreting vague event dress codes—especially when high-wattage celebs ignore the “business casual” memo:
  • "Sydney Sweeney's dress. Business casual. No, that was not business casual." – Danielle, 51:53
• Brooke tells an amusing and raw story about feeling left out by other influencers—only to discover it was all a brand schedule misinterpretation.
  • “But then the next day, I went on Instagram and I realized that they all... were invited by a brand, and they all had, like, a set schedule. I felt so much better. I was actually, like, kind of spiraling." – Brooke, 55:51

12. Instagram Story Anxiety, FOMO, & Overthinking

• The power of perception—how easy it is to create narratives about being excluded, and the relief upon learning the full story (“...you can spin things out in your head and, like, make it seem like it’s something...” – Brooke, 56:16).
• "So basically... just don't stress as much because you never know." – Brooke, 56:57

13. Oversharing, Bathroom Habits & Couple Comfort

• Hilarious girl talk about reaching full comfort in relationships—covering everything from bathroom habits to the ritual of lighting a match after pooping (“I'm like going with the door open.” – Danielle, 44:59).
• Shared nostalgia over “literature in the bathroom” and changing habits now that everyone brings their phones.

14. TV Show Recommendations: “Is It Cake?”

• Thanks to Brooke’s suggestion, Danielle and her boyfriend are obsessed with “Is It Cake?” for late-night, low-stakes entertainment (“It’s such mindless tv. You can be doing something else at the same time.” – Brooke, 47:40).
• Fun musings about judging on baking shows and what truly qualifies as “cake energy.”

15. Running, Hobbies, and What’s Next

• Brooke hints at signing up for her first half marathon, joking about the trend of running for “attention” in your twenties:
  • “I think I do want to sign up for a half marathon.” – Brooke, 60:15
• Danielle and friends are supportive, see it as an exciting next chapter (with hopes for brand sponsorship).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• “You have to get all your daylight in. I swear it’s making me want to wake up earlier.” – Danielle, 00:34
• “We will always stop to say hi to you guys, by the way…” – Brooke, 06:13
• “I have to give this tip: if you’re gonna do a strip lash, cut it in half..." – Brooke, 14:52
• “I'm just kind of panicked about leaving so early. But we are going to Disney, which I'm so excited about.” – Danielle, 32:02
• “Daxify is basically Botox plus peptides, so it makes your skin glow. And I, I'm such a proponent of this.” – Brooke, 27:26
• “It was an original ‘Maybe it’s Maybelline’. And they were so talented… I am so glad I did it in my lobby though.” – Brooke, 41:30
• “[With red carpets]...They’ll say the dress code is ‘business casual’ and then you see custom Miu Miu gowns.” – Danielle & Brooke, 51:53
• “So basically... just don't stress as much because you never know." – Brooke, 56:57
• “Is It Cake? is such mindless TV… You just look up, it's like a game, but it’s not that serious.” – Brooke, 47:40
• “I think I do want to sign up for a half marathon.” – Brooke, 60:15

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:18–03:30: Holiday season talk, attending the SEC championship, sports fandom
• 06:13: Listener encounters and bathroom line drama
• 08:17–10:26: DM etiquette & listener interactions
• 12:13–13:49: Food markets & grocery store nostalgia
• 14:01–16:00: Glam on the Go – beauty, lashes, Daxify
• 22:06–23:32: Holiday gifting, stockings, and party gifts
• 31:24–35:28: Panics of the week (holiday travel FOMO, PR deliveries)
• 38:57–41:30: PR delivery stories – singing telegram!
• 51:33–54:32: Red carpet dress code confusion, influencer encounters
• 55:51: Relief over realizing influencer “snub” was just a misreading
• 47:03–49:14: “Is It Cake?” TV show discussion
• 60:15: Planning for a half marathon

Conclusion

This episode is a quintessential “Gals on the Go” mix of holiday warmth, girl talk, relatable anxieties, and the sparkly absurdities of influencer life. Whether it’s navigating the intricacies of red carpet dress codes, decoding PR deliveries, or just figuring out if it’s okay to go to the bathroom with the door open, Brooke and Danielle offer their signature candid chat—and plenty of laughs along the way.