Girls Gotta Eat – The Snack: Diddy Doc, Breakup Bombshells, and Fake Peace Prize

Release Date: December 11, 2025
Podcast Hosts: Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg
Publisher: Dear Media

Episode Overview

This week’s “Snack” episode serves up a fast-paced, comedic take on the latest in pop culture, celebrity scandals, and relationship drama. Ashley and Rayna cover a range of hot topics: the breakup bombshells in the world of reality TV and influencers, a headline-making marriage mishap, the explosive new Diddy documentary, and a few “fake” peace prizes and wild reality TV updates. True to their signature style, the hosts blend playful banter with moments of sharp, insightful social commentary.

Key Discussion Points

1. Live Show Hype & Announcements

• [00:12-01:47] The duo opens with excitement about their upcoming annual NYC holiday show, hinting at special guests and a big announcement Ashley will reveal.
  Notable Quote:
  “We still have some tickets available, so bring your friends, bring your partner, bring your parents. Come by yourself, make friends. It is the most fun show that we do all year.” – Ashley [00:40]

2. Personal Updates and the Eagles Suite Experience

• [02:33-07:46] Ashley recounts attending an Eagles-Chargers NFL game in an LA suite full of celebs (Rob McElhenney, Charles Melton, Ryan Phillippe, Hannah Einbinder, Jason Kelce). She shares her pride at being invited by the Eagles, meeting stars and former players, and the heartbreak of an overtime loss.
• The hosts marvel at the loyalty of lifelong sports fans and weave in stories of teams relocating, notably the infamous Baltimore Colts’ midnight move to Indianapolis.
  Notable Moment:
  Ashley describes the unique heartbreak (and fun) of losing from a luxury box:
  “I could watch anybody lose from box seats.” [03:17]

3. Breakup Bombshells in Pop Culture

a. Love Is Blind: Alexa & Brennan Lemieux

• [11:38-14:56] Discussion of the Love Is Blind Dallas couple’s split, noting financial imbalance, family backgrounds, and the rare but mounting divorces among reality TV couples.
  Notable Quote:
  “We met you on reality television, so just tell us what happened.” – Ashley [14:33]
• Rayna expresses frustration at sanitized breakup announcements:
  “I just hate the canned breakup announcements. Like, just once, I’d love to read one that doesn’t start with ‘after a lot of heartfelt conversations…’” [14:21]

b. Influencer Alex Earle & Braxton Berrios

• [16:01-19:46] Analysis of TikTok star Alex Earle’s breakup with NFL player Braxton Berrios. The hosts reflect on the nature of influencer relationships, speculation about career boosts post-breakup, and the perils of male names with X’s (Braxton, Jaxon).
  Notable Quote:
  “I just think men, male names... Max, that’s it. Name a male name that’s acceptable with an X.” – Rayna [18:37]

c. Surprise “Not Legally Married” Report

• [19:50-22:49] Hilarious recounting of a paperwork mix-up rendering Ashley’s marriage technically invalid due to a botched certificate. They riff on bureaucracy, self-blame, and the trials of drunken wedding paperwork.
  Notable Moment:
  “That’s crazy. I could tell that’s that starboard ass pen with that janky ass ink. I would never use that pen.” – Rayna [21:17]

4. The Diddy Doc Deep Dive

• [23:29-42:44] An extended, viscerally honest discussion of the new Netflix docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs, produced by 50 Cent. Highlights include:
  • How Diddy’s unpaid videographers led to the damning footage being released (and the shockingly cheap sums at stake).
  • The many crimes and abuses detailed in the doc, including sexual assault, manipulation, and the trail of deaths around him.
  • Reflection on victims’ inability to easily leave, the psychology of abuse, and the difficulty of prosecution.
  • The hosts’ disgust at Diddy’s lack of talent and grotesque behavior, including the memorable "open mouth" commentary.
    Notable Quotes:
    “He’s a terrible scumbag, complete monster.” – Rayna [25:49]
    “Diddy is a serial killer… Like all the people who have died.” – Ashley [30:06]
    “How did he even come to power looking like that? Like, why won’t his mouth ever be closed?” – Rayna [33:31]
  • The problematic role of jurors starstruck by his celebrity, and the broader failure of the justice system.
  • Side-conversations about 50 Cent’s involvement and Ja Rule’s online accusations.
  • Reflection on bystanders, collaborator responsibility, and the sheer horror of Diddy’s actions after decades “hiding in plain sight.”

5. Lightening Round: Reality TV and Pop News

Pantone’s “White” Color of the Year

• [47:37-48:59] Brief, tongue-in-cheek riff on whether naming white ("Cloud Dancer") as color of the year is dystopian, intentional rage bait, or just silly.
  Notable Quote:
  “It acts as a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world and invites true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander. Shut up.” – Ashley (mocking Pantone’s rationale) [48:46]

FIFA’s “Fake” Peace Prize for Trump

• [49:12-50:57] Outrage and mockery over FIFA creating an entirely new Peace Prize to give to Donald Trump—without other candidates.
  Notable Quote:
  “This little preschooler…can’t even stay awake during press conferences and court cases. I mean, how much footage have you seen of him just falling asleep in the middle of interviews recently?” – Ashley [49:44]

Golden Globes 2026 Nominations

• [51:45-52:38] Nikki Glaser returns as host. Hosts realize they know all the TV nominees, none of the movies—affirming the rise of prestige TV.

Reality TV Trailers and Updates

• [52:38-56:26]
  • “Summer House” Season 10’s drama-filled new trailer (love triangles, fights, cast shakeups).
  • Vanderpump Rules’ new cast and the hosts’ ambivalence about continuing to watch.
  • “Morgan Wise” reunion special, with Stassi Schroeder praised for her hosting, but the “Bad Talk” men criticized for commandeering stage time during an otherwise powerful, women-focused segment.
  • Marciano sues Demi for sexual assault accusations.

2026 Resolutions

• [56:33-56:41] Playful revelation: Rayna’s resolution is to finally “get into Love Island.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We met you on reality television, so just tell us what happened.” – Ashley [14:33]
• “I just hate the canned breakup announcements... I want someone to get messy with it.” – Rayna [14:21]
• “Diddy is a serial killer… Like all the people who have died.” – Ashley [30:06]
• “How did he even come to power looking like that? Like, why won’t his mouth ever be closed?” – Rayna [33:31]
• “This is your dude? Aren’t you guys embarrassed?” – Ashley, about Trump supporters [50:52]
• “[Pantone said:] ‘It acts as a whisper of calm and peace in a noisy world…’ Shut up.” – Ashley [48:46]

Important Timestamps

• 00:12 – NYC holiday show hype and special announcement
• 02:33 – Ashley’s NFL Eagles suite experience and team loyalty discussion
• 11:38 – “Love is Blind” breakup bombshells
• 16:01 – Influencer breakup: Alex Earle & Braxton Berrios
• 19:50 – Accidental “not legally married” revelation
• 23:29 – Diddy docuseries analysis: abuse, music industry, and justice
• 47:37 – Pantone color of the year discourse ("Cloud Dancer")
• 49:12 – FIFA’s fake peace prize for Trump
• 51:45 – Golden Globes nominations and TV vs. movies
• 52:38 – “Summer House” trailer tea and other reality TV headline round-up
• 56:33 – Rayna’s 2026 resolution and episode wrap-up

Tone & Language

The episode is fast, irreverent, candid, and comedic—never shying away from both deep outrage (Diddy, Trump, the justice system) and delightfully lighthearted riffs (pop color, reality TV, even bureaucratic wedding woes). Listeners get both cathartic venting and genuine laughter, with the hosts’ rapport and authenticity shining throughout.

Summary Takeaway

Ashley and Rayna turn a whirlwind of pop culture drama into sharp entertainment, covering everything from serious documentary revelations to the latest messy breakups and TV chaos. Their honest takes, combined with humor and personal anecdotes, invite listeners to process headline-making stories—and their emotions about them—right alongside the hosts.

Perfect for listeners who want to keep up with pop culture, relationship tea, and the wild world of reality, but with laughter and realness front and center.