Gals on the Go – "What Guys REALLY Think About… ft. Our Brothers"

PodcastOne | August 27, 2025
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Overview

In this lively and candid episode, best friends and co-hosts Brooke Miccio and Danielle Carolan are joined by their younger brothers, Sal (Brooke’s brother) and Freddie (Danielle’s brother), for a long-anticipated “brothers” edition. The group reunites for wide-ranging “girl talk meets guy banter”, swapping stories about adulting, work-life balance, moving, wellness routines, wedding etiquette, dating, post-grad transitions, panic moments of the week, and what guys actually think about everything from girls making the first move to Instagram “likes.” The tone is light, funny, and honest—guaranteed to give “gal pals” both wholesome validation and plenty of laughs.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Sibling Dynamics, Catching Up, and Moving Stories (01:06 – 09:16)

• Annual “Brothers Episode” Tradition: Freddie is in town from Florida helping Danielle move; Sal lives in NYC. Both sisters admit they’ve never helped their brothers move in return.
• Wellness, Grounding & Routines: Freddie talks grounding, vitamin D, and Zen habits—“I like to get my feet in the grass, too. Start the day. Yeah, touch the grass.” (04:02, Freddie).
• Morning Routines: Both brothers discuss their wellness routines—Sal wakes up at 5 AM “for no reason” and does cardio to avoid feeling like a “zombie.” (05:08)
• Music & Mindset: Sal rotates through everything from business podcasts to house and country music on his walks. The group debates country music tastes—“I tried to get into it...it’s just a weekend, picturing little freshman Brooke making a country playlist…” (07:07, Brooke).
• Sibling Bonds Around Money & Investing: The siblings talk sharing financial advice, dabbling in stocks and crypto, and navigating new adult financial independence.

Adulting: Jobs, Work-Life Balance & Burnout (09:16 – 14:34)

• Job Updates: Both brothers recently started new jobs—Freddie works at a growing fueling company in Florida; Sal moved from HR tech to medical tech sales.
• Customer Service Persona: The sisters are amazed by their brothers’ professional, “corporate” phone voice—“I was driving him home, he was taking business calls. I was like, who is this young man?” (10:08, Brooke)
• Work-Life Balance Real Talk: Both brothers describe paying their dues in early, burnout-heavy jobs (“I was miserable...7AM meetings in suit and tie, had no life.” (11:17, Sal)), and now prioritize companies that value balance, remote days, and stable hours.
  • “Honestly, I feel like it’s worth the pay cut to have better work-life balance.” (12:54, Brooke)
• AI and White Collar Work: Freddie predicts AI will transform finance and entry-level jobs, while Brooke and Sal compare which chatbots they use and how people now get emotionally attached to them.

Millennials, Internet Nostalgia & Etiquette (15:16 – 22:14)

• Old School Platforms: The group reminisces about AIM, Formspring/Ask.fm bullying, Vine, Omegle, and the evolution to TikTok.
  • “Why did we do that? That was the original bully.” (19:45, Brooke)
• Weddings in the Social Media Era:
  • Freddie describes weddings now banning personal phones and why guests should simply be present (“You got invited to be a spectator, not...there’s so many cameras.” 21:48, Freddie)
  • Everyone vents about relatives ruining the pro shots, and there’s an aside about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and phone superstitions.

Family Trips & Florida Stories (23:03 – 26:45)

• Vacation Plans: Sal and Brooke’s family are planning a trip to Greece; Danielle and Freddie dream about a Florida Keys trip, which is derailed when Freddie shares that their family boat sank in a hurricane (“Dark. RIP.” 23:53).
• Lobstering and Boating: Freddie pitches the idea of getting a new boat for a joint sibling trip, complete with lobster catching (“You use a net and a tickle stick and just whack them out of the rocks” 24:36, Freddie).

Panic of the Week (27:30 – 44:59)

Danielle: Moving Mayhem (27:45)

• Comical highlights from moving into a new apartment, not being able to find towels late at night, and searching everywhere for her boyfriend Ryan’s cowboy hat before his bachelor party.

Brooke: Las Vegas Debauchery (30:36, 35:59)

• Brooke details her recent Vegas trip for a Bondi Boost brand event:
  • “At night, outside partying…multiple groups of people go home until it’s like me and two other influencers and the brand people.” (35:59)
  • Staying out until 4 AM, being upgraded to Comfort+ for looking thoroughly “down bad.”
• Memorable Fan Encounter: “I got this message that sent me into orbit…I saw you at the airport and I was going to ask if you were okay…I was on your flight…If it’s any consolation, you are so much skinnier in person.” (37:57, Brooke).
• The group laughs about the backhandedness of social media messages and compares “adventurous” eating and wild party stories.

Sal: Subway Fire Scare (41:47)

• Sal describes getting stuck on the subway during a fire, being reversed out to the previous station: “There was a fire in the front of the subway car…First time I’ve ever had something like that happen” (42:50, Sal).

Freddie: Car Accident Stress (43:52)

• Freddie tells the story of rear-ending a truck en route to work after a surprise ambulance stop, dealing with insurance and police while trying to make flights and meetings.

Post-Grad Living, Dating & What Guys REALLY Think (47:06 – 55:46)

Girls Making the First Move

• Both Sal and Freddie are “all for it”:
  • “I think it’s only a win.” (47:40, Freddie)
  • “I’d be like, oh, she’s got the balls…” (47:59, Sal)
  • Approach context matters: A sincere “Hi” or a relevant comment (“what you’re drinking”) beats obviously rehearsed lines.

Showing Interest & Texting Etiquette

• Dropping hints includes “upping the communication”, light physical touch if you’re already friends, or responding quickly to texts.
  • "I think touch is probably just like opening the door…or they're answering, like, every [text]...clearly, they're responding very fast." (49:34, Sal)
• Rapid replies are welcomed (as long as it’s not obsessive), but both gravitate toward making real-life plans, not endless texting.
  • “Let’s make plans, spend time in person, you know what I mean?” (50:44, Freddie)

Instagram Likes as Flirting

• Liking someone’s IG story is the new “soft open”:
  • “I’m not gonna DM you, but, like, I’m just gonna throw you a like.” (54:28, Sal)
  • Both notice and sometimes mirror interest with likes.
  • Shooting your shot is still sending an actual message or emoji.

Adjusting to Post-Grad Life in NY & Florida (55:14 – 57:02)

• Sal loves the city but flees to Long Island/boating life on summer weekends; Freddie misses Florida’s warmth but is open to exploring.
• The group reassures each other that everyone is “thriving” a year out, and plans for future joint episodes and trips are teased.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You can collect lobsters with a net and a tickle stick. Just whack them out of the rocks.” – Freddie (24:36)
• “Why did we do that? That was the original bully.” – Brooke on Ask.fm (19:45)
• “You got invited to be a spectator, not…there’s so many cameras.” – Freddie on wedding phone bans (21:48)
• “There was a fire in the front of the subway car.” – Sal’s NYC panic (42:50)
• “If it’s any consolation, you are so much skinnier in person.” – Brooke reads unhinged fan message (37:59)
• “I think it’s only a win.” – Freddie on girls making the first move (47:40)
• “I’m not gonna DM you, but, like, I’m just gonna throw you a like.” – Sal on flirting via IG stories (54:28)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Sibling Routine & Work Discussions: 01:06 – 14:34
• AI, Tech, and Social Nostalgia: 13:39 – 20:00
• Wedding Etiquette & Family Trips: 20:53 – 26:45
• Panic of the Week Segment: 27:30 – 44:59
  • Danielle: 27:45; Brooke/Vegas: 30:36, 35:59; Sal/Subway: 41:47; Freddie/Car Accident: 43:52
• Rapid Fire: Dating & Communication Questions: 47:06 – 55:46

Closing

The episode, packed with laughs, sibling chemistry, and #relatable post-grad growing pains, delivers on both the “girl talk” and “guy opinion” fronts. Brooke and Danielle’s banter with their brothers is equal parts playful and insightful, giving listeners an authentic, modern take on adulting, dating, social media etiquette, and the value of cultivating both independence and sibling support.

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