The Nikki & Brie Show — "Emmys, Eagles, & Open Bars"

Date: September 18, 2025
Hosts: Nikki & Brie Garcia
Podcast by: SiriusXM

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, Nikki and Brie Garcia invite listeners into their whirlwind weekend navigating Emmy parties, PGA golf in Napa, NFL football, and the joys and chaos of parenting. Mixing candid reflections with playful games and relatable stories, the twins keep things upbeat while "keeping it 100" about life as moms, sisters, and businesswomen. High-energy banter, memorable anecdotes from the Emmys circuit, and a hilarious over/under quiz round out this happy hour-style chat. The episode closes with a grounding affirmation about finding light in dark times.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Scene: Cozy Vibes & Interior Dreams

• [01:47–04:14]
  Nikki and Brie open up with domestic musings: Nikki's sofa becomes the symbolic "Tay Tay's couch," while Brie details her plans for a Pinterest-inspired breakfast nook. They remark on the challenges of designing a home with young kids, envisioning future redesigns when "they don't just ruin everything but spill on chairs and put their dirty hands everywhere" (Brie, 02:13).
  • Nikki plans to hire a designer "maybe when Mateo's like, around 10" (Nikki, 02:33).

2. The Emmys Party Circuit

• [04:14–08:09]
  • The women relive their time at Los Angeles Emmy events, including the NBCU and WME parties.
  • They toast the success of "The Traitors" (which swept the Emmys) and revel in old friends and people-watching.
  • Nikki lauds party venues Sunset Tower and Waldorf Astoria: "Sunset Tower truly is, I think, one of my favorite spots in Los Angeles, West Hollywood. ... It's so iconic. It's gorgeous. The environment, the vibes, the history." (Nikki, 07:40)
  • Brie jokes about overindulging: "What is it about a free bar that gets me, like, crazy? Of course, I, like, took it to the Brie mode level." (Brie, 05:11)
  • Their return home is marked by exhaustion, falling asleep in their Uber: "We were out." (Nikki, 08:21)

3. Family, Golf, and Open Bars — Napa Weekend

• [08:24–11:00]
  • After the Emmy parties, the sisters relish family time before attending the PGA Tour in Napa.
  • Nikki shares her growing appreciation for golf: "It's just a really cool sport." (Nikki, 09:05)
  • Both marvel at the competitive tension, watching the championship's dramatic finish up close: "This feels like a Super Bowl finish." (Nikki, 09:25)
  • Nikki and Brie cheer for the Eagles during the golf tourney, delighted by back-to-back open bars.

4. Football Fever: Eagles, NFL Season, and Sports Nostalgia

• [15:01–16:16]
  • The sisters celebrate the Eagles' win in a Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs.
  • Brie honestly critiques: "The Eagles did good, but...they didn't play to their fullest...So it was a little nerve wracking." (Brie, 15:06)
  • They reflect on how the NFL brings family and friends together: "It brings everyone together. Barbecuing, family, sits down and gets to cheer on a team. It's just a fun time." (Brie, 16:00)

5. The Real Mom Life: Parenting, Sleep, and Heavy Thoughts

• [16:47–19:44]
  • Nikki and Brie talk about hectic travel, parenting duties, and their dogs waking them up more than their kids.
  • Nikki gets candid about sleepless nights and using prayer as comfort: "I ended up sleeping with my rosary...praying so hard to Jesus and God and just, you know...praying for people, praying for the world." (Nikki, 18:11)
  • They empathize with feeling the world's heaviness while reassuring themselves—and listeners—of the importance of inner light.

6. Sweet Treats, Movie Snacks, and Fall Food Cravings

• [20:44–22:23, 25:10–27:35]
  • Nikki and Brie trade stories about childhood candies, theater snacks with their kids, and their own PMS-driven cravings.
  • Nikki admits: "My PMS has really been, like, massive sweet tooth. Like, I feel like I could eat sweets all day today." (Nikki, 25:59)
  • They bond over fall foods and healthy snacks, especially chili lime seaweed.

7. Fitness Routine and Consistency

• [27:35–31:41]
  • Weightlifting with their trainer Kyle is a highlight; both sisters measure gains and celebrate progress.
  • Nikki tells a story about meeting an inspiring 80-year-old woman at the gym: "She was deadlifting 120 today. ... She's just in great shape ... that's goals. That's what I want." (Nikki, 30:45–31:11)
  • They stress the importance of strength training for women's health, especially with aging.

8. Over/Under Game — Surprising Life Stats (Game Begins [37:39])

A lighthearted "over/under" quiz brings out the twins' competitive streak. Questions range from hot dog consumption to phone habits, revealing wild statistics:

• Hot Dogs: "Americans eat over 20 billion hot dogs a year." (Brie, 38:03)
• Lipsticks: "The average woman buys over 350 lipsticks in her lifetime." (Host, 40:07)
• Diapers: "Babies go through 2,500 to 3,000 diapers in their first year." (Host, 40:40)
• Phone Checks: "The average person checks their phone 96 times a day." (Host, 41:39)
• First Impressions: "First impressions are usually formed within the first 7 seconds of meeting someone." (Host, 45:04)

Nikki emerges as the quiz winner, playfully boasting—"I definitely beat you. All right, so if we want to keep score. Beat you on the last game too." (Nikki, 45:06)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Open Bar Antics:
  "What is it about a free bar that gets me, like, crazy? Of course, I, like, took it to the Brie mode level."
  — Brie (05:11)

• On Emmys Parties:
  "It's just honoring everyone. Let them have a fun night of feeling spoiled. It's from production to crew, directors, writers—everyone you can think of who's a part of what gets nominated."
  — Nikki (06:52)

• Golf Finish:
  "This feels like a Super Bowl finish. Like, I was so nervous, I couldn't even watch the guy putt."
  — Nikki (09:25)

• Motherhood Reality:
  "I land and I go straight and pick up Tango, straight in the mom mode till I have to take my next flight back out. ... It's a hard catch up."
  — Nikki (17:09)

• On Sleep and Heavy Thoughts:
  "I just haven't slept all the past few nights because the world felt so heavy and dark...I was sleeping with my rosary and like touching my tail because I want to make sure you got like the energy of the rosary."
  — Nikki (18:05)

• Fitness Inspiration:
  "She was deadlifting 120 today. ... She's just in great shape ... that's goals. That's what I want."
  — Nikki (30:45–31:11)

• Affirmation of the Week:
  "In the darkness, the strongest souls don't search for the light. They become it."
  — Brie quoting Olivia Ann Rose (45:49)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Emmys & LA Parties Recount: 04:14–08:09
• PGA Napa Weekend Recap: 08:24–11:00
• Eagles & NFL Football Discussion: 15:01–16:16
• Late-Night Reflections & Prayer: 18:11–19:44
• Parenting & Movie Snacks: 20:44–22:23
• Fitness and Weightlifting Chat: 27:35–31:41
• Over/Under Game: 37:39–45:07
• Affirmation & Episode Close: 45:27–46:39

Closing Affirmation

Brie wraps the show with a timely quote:
"In the darkness, the strongest souls don't search for the light. They become it." — Olivia Ann Rose (45:49)
Nikki reflects, "You don't have to find the light. You are the light." (46:03)

Episode Tone & Takeaway

Candid, sisterly, upbeat, yet genuine, Nikki and Brie deliver laughs, inspiration, and a sense of connection. Listeners finish the episode feeling part of the Garcia sisters’ circle—motivated to find joy, embrace their inner light, and not take themselves too seriously.