The Nikki & Brie Show – “Cheers to 2025!” (Dec 29, 2025)

Podcast: The Nikki & Brie Show
Hosts: Nikki & Brie Garcia
Episode: Cheers to 2025!
Date: December 29, 2025

Episode Overview

In this special year-end episode, Nikki and Brie celebrate the highs, lows, and hilarities of 2025. The duo delivers an unfiltered look back at memorable moments from their own lives—embarrassing stories, motherhood chaos, career highlights, and iconic fashion fails. With fan-favorite clips, sisterly banter, and guest cameos (including the ever-adorable Dodo), this episode is both a nostalgia trip and a toast to growth, laughter, and being proud of who you are.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Why Embarrassing Moments Stick With Us

[01:36] – [04:03]

• Nikki: Wondered why we remember embarrassing incidents so vividly, but forget daily details.
• Brie: “Trauma. That's why, it's traumatizing when you're embarrassed. When I peed my pants front of the whole school during a play... That was sad.”
• Sisters reminisce: Old school stories like the infamous Nutcracker costume malfunction, highlighting how such moments bond them and become sources of laughter in retrospect.
• Quote – Brie [02:04]: “Your sister's dressed like a clown, then she pees her pants in front of the whole school. That was sad.”

2. Family Cameo – Wisdom from “Dodo”

[04:30] – [08:28]

• Dodo (a young family member) joins in, discussing martial arts, sports, and why “Dodo’s smarter.”
• Adorable child logic:
  • “Because she knows everything.” – Dodo [05:40]
  • “Because she knows that we are the best.” – Dodo [05:57]
• Parenting perspectives on kindness, competition, and sibling rivalry.
• Lighthearted mom/coach banter about pushing and wrestling on the soccer field.
• Emotional moment as Dodo says, “You are the best.” – Dodo to Nikki [08:09]

3. Throwback: Fake IDs & Risky Nights Out

[08:34] – [13:01]

• Nikki recalls the saga of her fake ID and how it both liberated and terrified her:
  • “Look, I'm going to do you a favor. I'm going to keep this. But if this really isn't you, I'm going to give you a chance to walk away without calling the cops.” – Bouncer to Nikki [09:17]
• The twins reminisce about sneaking into clubs in their late teens/early 20s, sharing fake IDs, and pulling off classic “twin tricks” to get into exclusive parties.
• As moms, the shenanigans now seem both funny and terrifying.
• Brie: “Now as a mom, it freaks me out thinking, like, I’m gonna always have to check to make sure Birdie never has a fake ID.” [10:45]
• Funny stories on talking their way into places, including Brie pretending she’d lost her license to a DUI (she didn’t) [11:42].

4. Sisterly Support & Classic Mom Moments

[15:15] – [21:10]

• School drop-off rituals: To carry or not to carry your kid into preschool?
• Rushing antics and being “that mom” at school events:
  • Nikki oversleeps, scrambles for teacher gifts, and relies on Brie’s super-sibling support.
  • Grand gestures like an enormous rocket balloon at graduation—both embarrassing and loving.
• Quote – Nikki [20:09]: “I’m already the mom showing up sweaty in workout clothes with hot pink Dolce Gabbanas. Fine. Now I have a rocket balloon.”
• The sisters’ realness about parenting: embracing the chaos while trying to show up (and stand out) for their kids.

5. Fashion Flashbacks – Blind Ranking Red-Carpet Looks

[30:28] – [39:45]

• Iconic, chaotic, and questionable red carpet looks through the years, ranked sight unseen.
• Honest reflections and self-roasting over questionable choices, fake designer bags, and wild hairdos.
• “For me, I'm going to rank it at 5.” – Nikki [31:19]
• Fashion mishaps in Paris, iconic bob haircuts, and moments where “the only thing good in this photo is the Eiffel Tower” [39:46].
• The sisters’ fashion game is as memorable for the fun as the faux pas.

6. Backstage Tales & Wrestling Comebacks

[23:04] – [46:51]

• Nikki describes returning to the ring—her nerves, the excitement, and the sisterly pride.
• Backstage camaraderie with other female wrestlers, recounting supportive locker room moments.
• Handling live promo segments and wrestling as a “heel” (villain) onscreen.
• Nikki’s new wrestling “gear”: Facing her fears with a bold costume change, fully taped and sewn in for security.
  • “I made them not only sew me in, but I go, can you duct tape around?” – Nikki [43:58]
• Brie and Nikki riff on what’s “hip” lingo, generational differences, and being called “millennials” by younger fans.

7. Superstitions & Everyday Chaotic Laughs

[28:31] – [30:27] & [41:07] – [44:25]

• The meaning of spiders: “If you see a spider, it's money luck... So I save them all.” – Nikki [28:45]
• Wild (and dangerous) car stories involving runaway spiders and harried school runs.
• Re-living a boating fiasco—Nikki nearly deploys her life jacket by accident:
  • “She put a life jacket on me, and all I heard was like, pull the—yank the cord or whatever. And I go…and then he goes, ‘No, no, no!’” – Nikki [41:15]
• The value of laughing at yourself and turning chaos into family stories.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On embarrassment:
  “Trauma. That’s why, it’s traumatizing when you’re embarrassed. When I peed my pants front of the whole school during a play, it…” – Brie [01:57]
• Iconic child logic:
  “Because she knows everything.” – Dodo [05:40]
• On iconic bad outfits:
  “Girl, you. Your video game character's super ugly. Why'd they give you that weird ass haircut?” – Brie [21:10]
• Sister support:
  “You want me to get champagne and gift cards? And she’s like, yes, and nice champagne.” – Brie [17:45]
• Bold confidence:
  “And, Nicole, when your music hits, you’re gonna go out there and you’re gonna…you’re gonna have all that confidence in there.” – Nikki [45:04]
• On generational slang confusion:
  “I was like, yeah, that cunty tea. And they’re like, oh, man, she’s so cute. She’s such a millennial.” – Nikki [46:22]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:36] – Deep dive into why embarrassing moments stay with us
• [04:30] – Family cameo: Dodo shares adorable wisdom
• [08:34] – Fake IDs, sneaky nights out, and mom-paranoia
• [15:15] – School drop-off chaos and sibling support
• [30:28] – Red carpet “blind ranking” fashion flashback game
• [23:04] & [44:10] – Backstage wrestling stories, confidence, and making a comeback
• [28:31] – Spider superstitions and wild car stories
• [41:07] – Boating mishaps and physical comedy

Tone & Style

Nikki & Brie bring their signature mix of laughter, self-deprecating humor, heartfelt moments, and candid storytelling. The language is conversational, full of inside jokes, and totally real. They don’t shy away from getting a little silly or sentimental, and they invite listeners to join in on the family chaos and career craziness.

Summary

“Cheers to 2025!” is a lively celebration of sisterhood, growth, and laughter—messy moments, career highs, and parenting fails all on full display. True to their promise, Nikki and Brie leave you feeling entertained, seen, and more than a little inspired to laugh at yourself as you tackle life’s next chapter.

Here’s to more unforgettable memories and keeping it 100 in 2026!