Girls Gotta Eat: The Snack – "Turkey Trot Prank, Mormon Wives, and New Holiday Movies"

Date: December 4, 2025
Hosts: Ashley Hesseltine & Rayna Greenberg
Podcast: Girls Gotta Eat (Dear Media)

Overview

This lighter, pop-culture–driven "Snack" episode dives into the viral Thanksgiving turkey trot prank, reality TV and influencer drama (with particular focus on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the “Fruity Pebbles” controversy), new and buzzworthy holiday movies, White House Christmas shade, notable pop culture headlines, and a spirited debate about pranks vs. turkey trots in families. True to their signature tone, Ashley and Rayna blend sharp humor, honest opinions, and slightly unhinged storytelling throughout.

Episode Highlights & Key Discussion Points

1. Upcoming Girls Gotta Eat Holiday Show

[00:15–01:32]

• The 8th annual NYC holiday show is coming up, featuring big performances, prizes, gift bags, and loads of audience participation.
• Dress code: Holiday themes—sparkles, reds, greens, sexy Santa, or Grinch.
  Quote (Ashley, 00:32):
  "No one else does a show like this. The way they open, the way they end, everything that happens in the middle..."

2. Thanksgiving Parade Recap & Pop Culture Pairings

[02:58–08:46]

• The hosts hilariously break down oddball Thanksgiving Parade performances: Busta Rhymes with the Ninja Turtles, Lil Jon on the Toys R Us float, and Shaggy with a turkey.

• Millennials’ nostalgia was apparently catered to, but a minor Twitter storm accused Busta Rhymes of lip-syncing—leading to a discussion about the impossibility of live singing on parade floats.
  Quote (Ashley, 05:00):
  "Fun fact, we all have to lip sync on this parade because the floats don’t have the capacity to handle the sound requirements for a live performance. Hope y’all enjoyed it anyway."
  —Ashley quoting John Legend

• Rayna pokes fun at the “uproar” over Shaggy performing kid-inappropriate songs:
  "Why is Shaggy getting called out? Little Jon and Busta Rhymes break your neck in front of a bunch of little kids. It’s all questionable decision making and hilarious." (Rayna, 06:19)

• Ashley calls out the hypocrisy:
  "That's what we grew up on. So just literally grow up, everybody. Like, I was 10 singing Ain’t Too Proud to Beg by TLC..." (Ashley, 06:42)

3. Turkey Trot Prank: Pop Culture Viral Moment

[08:51–24:50]

The Prank:

• A viral family prank involving “Libby,” the fiancé of one family member, who is tricked into believing the whole family does a 10k “turkey trot” on Thanksgiving—complete with embarrassing special outfit.
• Libby seems genuinely upset when the prank is revealed.
• Internet response: Heated and widespread, with debates over whether the prank is harmless or “abusive.”

The Debate:

• Rayna: Thinks the prank is overblown and calls out internet exaggeration (e.g., fake stories about Libby training for months or buying $200 shoes).
• Ashley: Sees both sides; dislikes family hazing and the possibility of weeks-long deception, but says the full context is missing.
• Consensus: Whether this was lighthearted or mean hinges on the family’s dynamics and prior relationship with Libby.

Notable Quotes:

• "Do you really want to marry into a family that's going to humiliate you? ...I don't think it's that big of a deal." —Rayna, [10:52, 10:56]
• "If my fiancé and his entire family are in the group chat about Ashley on Thanksgiving Day, I better be getting celebrated, not embarrassed." —Ashley, [24:42]
• "It’s giving: Is the fiancé the kind of guy that’s gonna smash cake in her face at the wedding?" —Ashley, [19:25]

Turkey Trot vs. Prank Family

• Ashley and Rayna both prefer a “turkey trot family” over a “prank family”—but with caveats (limit to 5k, not 10k; open communication).
• Discuss family cultures, boundaries, and the childhood shame of being forced into group activities.

4. White House Holiday Decorations & Trump Era Shade

[25:40–29:22]

• The hosts mock Melania Trump’s infamous “Who gives a f*ck about Christmas stuff and decorations?” recording.
• Not impressed by the current holiday décor: "It all looked pretty mid." (Ashley, 26:31)
• Laugh at Trump’s request for a LEGO portrait of himself and the accidental toddler vibes.

Quote (Ashley, 27:16):
"I think it’s exactly what a toddler asks for... You know Trump was like, I want a LEGO portrait—this man-child."

• Briefly riff on Trump’s confusing MRI saga (28:27–29:22).

5. Holiday Movie Preview

[33:20–38:35]

• Ashley runs through this year’s most anticipated/watched holiday movies, keeping up her “expert” annual tradition:
  • A Merry Little Xmas (Netflix): Starring Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Melissa Joan Hart, Jameela Jamil.
  • A Very Jonas Christmas (Hulu): Starring the Jonas Brothers, Will Ferrell.
  • Champagne Problems (Netflix): Minka Kelly in a romantic French escapade.
  • Jingle Bell Heist (Netflix): London department store caper, possibly with queer leads.
  • Joy to the World (Hulu): Chad Michael Murray and Ayesha Curry.
  • Oh, What Fun (Prime): Michelle Pfeiffer plays an underappreciated mom on a solo adventure.
  • Christmas Every Day (Lifetime): Brandy and her real-life daughter.
• Raina plans to binge all, squeeze in the Taylor Swift doc and Tom Segura’s new comedy special.

6. What They’re Watching (Shows of the Week)

[38:51–43:48]

• All Her Fault (Peacock): Gripping missing-child thriller with Sarah Snook and Jake Lacy.
  • Ashley: "Loved it so much. One of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time." (39:10)
• The Beast In Me (Apple TV): Psychological thriller starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys.
  • "It is so dark. It is so twisted. …I had trouble sleeping." (Ashley, 40:22)
• Southern Charm: Raina is still on board, following cast members’ Instagram beef (notably Sally vs. Taylor Ann).
  • "I like the show. It’s not that deep." (Raina, 43:22)
• Discussion about who to “root for” when most cast members are “dusty men.”

7. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives & the Fruity Pebbles Bombshell

[43:48–52:15]

Drama Recap:

• Ongoing reality TV drama revolving around influencers, girl-on-girl feuding, swinging scandals, and the mysterious “Fruity Pebbles” sex act.

• Raina, in a rapid-fire summary, explains that on season 1 of Mormon Wives, Demi hinted at “Fruity Pebbles”—which, after a season’s worth of tension and threats, is finally revealed to mean… she pee’d in her husband’s mouth and he said it tasted like Fruity Pebbles (Jesse “spills” as revenge after Demi spread cheating rumors).

• Demi admits to the consensual act after Jesse’s exposure—leading to community outrage, branding issues, and yet more Instagram drama. Quote (Raina, 48:44):
  "Demi peed in her husband’s mouth, and he said it tasted like Fruity Pebbles."

• Ashley and Rayna discuss kink-shaming, internet oversharing, and reality TV influencers’ compulsion to turn personal quirks into branded content.

Quote (Ashley, 49:05):
"If you have to pee on me, we should be in a shower."

8. Pop Culture Headlines

[56:17–65:00]

• Luigi Mangioni Pretrial: Murder trial continues, but all anyone can talk about is Luigi’s new (increasingly hot?) suit photos. Hilarity ensues over their thirst posts.
• Diddy Docuseries: Produced by 50 Cent, who’s had a beef with Diddy for years. Features never-before-seen footage. Diddy calls it illegal, 50 Cent claims it’s a public service.
  • "It’s a level of petty I aspire to." (Raina, 59:37)
• Mormon Wives cast members: Whitney Levitt now starring as Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago. Her redemption arc includes a successful stint on Dancing With The Stars.
  • "This was the most image turnaround I’ve ever seen. She’s the most hated on Mormon Wives and the person people root for most on DWTS." (Raina, 60:43)
• Alix Earle & Braxton Berrios: Speculation about a breakup due to his absence at DWTS finale; hosts compare relationship expectations (Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift vs. mere mortals).
• Oxford’s Word of the Year is “rage-based”:
  "If you’re angry about it, that just proves the point." (Ashley, 63:12)
• And, for Ashley, the most important headline:
  Belgian Sheepdog “Soleil” wins Best in Show at the 2025 National Dog Show.
  "Soleil is out here—women’s empowerment. Azul’s new celeb crush." (Ashley, 63:58)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Grow up. These kids aren’t thinking about it." (Ashley, 07:21)
• "If this got done to me…and like, wasting my time just so they could do this, like, I would have a feeling about it." (Ashley, 19:56)
• "There are mean fucking families out there—and then there are families who love to joke." (Ashley, 21:33)
• "Look, two people could do the exact same thing to me, and I’d have a totally different reaction depending on my relationship to them." (Rayna, 19:47)
• "I want to watch a couple fight on the street—I’ll follow you…12 blocks is my max." (Ashley, 51:35)
• "Legos is like, we don’t want to be the White House, and Fruity Pebbles is like, don’t associate us with your urination kink, please." (Ashley, 51:13)
• "Why is he getting hotter in prison?" (Ashley, 56:45)
• "It’s that level of petty I aspire to." (Raina, 59:37)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:15–01:32: Holiday Show Announcements & Hype
• 02:58–08:46: Thanksgiving Parade Reactions
• 08:51–24:50: Turkey Trot Prank, Family Dynamics, Pranks vs. Traditions
• 25:40–29:22: White House Christmas, Melania’s Shade, Trump’s LEGO Portrait
• 33:20–38:35: Holiday Movie Preview
• 38:51–43:48: TV Recommendations (All Her Fault, The Beast in Me, Southern Charm)
• 43:48–52:15: Mormon Wives, Fruity Pebbles Revelation
• 56:17–65:00: Pop Culture Headlines (Luigi Mangioni, Diddy Doc, Mormon Wives on Broadway, Oxford Word, Best in Show Dog)

Final Thoughts

• This Snack episode is classic Girls Gotta Eat: half pop-culture absurdity, half wise/irreverent takes on modern relationships and family baggage.
• The hosts’ chemistry, their willingness to dissent, and openness about their boundaries make even the wildest online debates feel accessible and hilarious.
• If you like bachelor spoilers, reality TV tea, and incisive commentary on trends, pranks, and internet drama, this episode is a must-listen (or, with this summary, a perfect catch-up).