
It’s turkey time on The Nikki & Brie Show, and the twins are serving cozy vibes and gratitude just in time for Thanksgiving! They’re reflecting on everything they’re thankful for—family, health, strong friendships, and of course, the Bella Army. From pumpkin cake cravings to holiday parade excitement (shoutout to Winston’s float!), there’s plenty to celebrate. Nikki also dishes on prepping for her Survivor Series title match in San Diego—from cutting carbs (RIP cheesy rice) to staying inspired with while studying women’s history and revisiting iconic matches to sharpen her moves. Plus, the twins swap spooky stories, compare notes on Santa skeptics at home, and dream up a Western Winter wardrobe moment. They put their holiday knowledge to the test in a round of “Turkey” and share heartfelt listener messages full of gratitude. Whether you're team pumpkin pie or passing on the carbs, this episode is packed with warmth, laughs, and love. Press play and pull up a seat at the Thanksgiv...
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Hey, everyone. Welcome back to the Nikki and Bri show and happy Thanksgiving.
A
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
C
Well, Nikki, I am very grateful for you, for all of our listeners, and for this show still going.
A
I know. I'm very, very grateful for that.
C
I mean, it's been a minute with the Nikki and Bri show.
A
I know. It's been incredible to see the growth of the show, where it started, where.
C
It'S at, and all the in between. I love it.
A
And I love how we both decided to wear our browns today.
C
We have Thanksgiving because you know what happens after Thanksgiving.
A
No, I have no idea.
C
I feel like the browns go away and it's a lot of red and green and blue and whites for Dec. December. Feels like you're right because there's so many activities.
A
Yeah.
C
That are always surrounded by, you know, Christmas and Hanukkah. So you're always dressing on theme. Right.
A
But I feel like I still have a good week and a half to get all my browns in.
C
Yeah. Yeah, I think you do.
A
I do want to do a lot of winter white this season. I'm kind of feeling winter whites and creams and ivories.
C
The hard thing is, though, it rains a lot here in the winter. So, I mean, unless you're talking about you going to parties, which would be shocking. But where would you wear these winter weights? I'm very curious.
A
Well, like, either like sweats around the house or. No, I did it a few seasons ago. I did a lot when we were on the New York trip. All my stuff was the creams.
C
But if you're going nowhere for winter.
A
I have really tall rain boots. I'm good.
C
Okay.
A
You know, it's funny there. Sometimes I get into these modes where I'd rather have my popsicolors like, either. Either. If it's manicures and pedicures or a purse, I'm not really feeling like I want to go buy bright reds and greens and stuff. I'm feeling like buying deep green too, maybe.
C
Have you ever gotten the mood where you just, like, don't.
A
Yeah.
C
You're just, like, anti buying things.
A
Yeah.
C
And you're just, like, over it.
A
Totally.
C
Like, even, like, putting our New Year's outfits together for Las Vegas. I was like, I'm just gonna wear whatever's in my closet.
D
Yeah.
C
I started to search there. I'm between four outfits, Right. And I'm like, one of these is for sure gonna work, and I'm gonna wear it. And then I thought, I'm gonna go through your art closet too for some boots or something.
A
Yeah.
C
I'm gonna look at some of your boots. I might do it after we record today.
A
I remind me I have some outfits that might work, actually. That and then I got for Barmageddon forever ago. And then I had girl bust them out. I will now win or white.
C
Let's talk about western winter.
A
I would love a western winner.
C
You know what?
A
Not weather wise, but I would love the style.
C
Let's do it.
A
Yeah. And there's some I have to say, when I was in New York, of course, I went into Bergdorf a few times.
C
No, no and no.
A
But I'm not saying shop. But what I'm saying is some of the brands, I felt they're. Even though they're still in fall, it gave a little more equestrian than western, but that falls in a little bit.
C
So they're a little more Ralph Lauren.
A
Yeah.
C
I love that Ralph Lauren understated leather.
A
Yeah. Because I feel like that equestrian look and like, Ralph Lauren look goes really well with wine country vibes.
C
For sure.
A
So obviously we're pre recording this because, you know, it's a holiday week and.
C
Yeah.
A
So, Brie, what is your Thanksgiving week look like?
C
Bri? I mean, we're gonna have a lot of fun. But I'll tell you one thing I'm really looking forward to. Oh. Is seeing Winston and the Thanksgiving parade. Oh, yeah, the big float.
A
That's what. Okay, so when I was in New York, because we were driving by the Macy's and then obviously that started a whole Thanksgiving parade conversation is coming from the Sher shepherd show going back. Sherry says hi, by the way. She misses you, and she had a lot of questions about when you're going to come be my sidekick. So. And I don't know if you saw her intro, but she was, like, one half of the most iconic duo, the Bella Twins.
C
Oh, she's so sweet.
A
She's very sweet. And her show's amazing. And the backstage, it reminds you very much of the Drew Barrymore show, where they have all their different rooms are really cool. She had the coolest, biggest painting of Lucille Ball. And how that room was done, I took. Claire took photos. Yeah, Claire took photos of me in there. When Bonita, Bonita grows. Like, you know how we've always had the dream of, like, having a tasting room in Nashville? When I look at that vibe, I'm going to show you it. I go, there's something here. I'll show you. You'll be obsessed. So we drove by the iconic Macy's and the street that'll be. It's, I think, 6th Avenue where the parade is. So I brought up about the floats, and I go. I go, well, there's a Labubu, but there's something else my sister sent me.
C
And we.
A
I couldn't remember it. And they were all trying to search for it. That's it. It's a French bulldog. It's a Frenchie.
C
But it looks identical to Winston.
A
Identical to Winston.
C
And, you know, Winston's 10. So I just took him in for his wellness check, and they're like, he is super healthy. I mean, his eyes are getting a little foggy, which you can.
A
Yeah.
C
Tell. But his vision's still great.
A
He's amazing.
C
And, you know, a little grumpy, like a little grumpy old man. But I'm not. Hips look good. Teeth everything. Ears.
A
He's always just been a different kind.
C
He has. He is.
A
I love it. I can't wait for this. I'm actually really excited for the parade this year. They were telling me, and now, you know me, I just have been having issues remembering things. There's some other exciting things happening in the parade.
C
I'll admit I've never watched the Thanksgiving Day parade. Never.
A
I always put it on the tv.
C
So I.
A
Because I think it's like football.
C
It's always. Because we usually spend Thanksgivings together, and I feel like there was never a TV on.
A
I put it on in your one room in Tahoe.
C
So. Last year was the first time I did it. Football. And. Well, I just never. Last year was what I really felt like the first time. But it. The kids and I had so much fun watching it, and I was like, oh, this is okay. This is, like, fun.
A
Yeah, this is.
C
I get it. And seeing the different. I didn't realize there was like different singing acts and all the different things. So it'll be fun today to like put it on. The kids get really into it. It gives us something.
A
I love it. I think this is always. I loved it, especially when we were younger with all the cousins and it really was a full day night because obviously we weren't cooking and cleaning and all that. Like, you realize how different it is, right, Than when you're an adult. And I just remember always loving the football in the background and the parade and the, the smells, you know, of like just the barbecue or the fire pits and all that. But this one's going to be so different for me because I'm going straight into a title match but for the women's world championship, so I will not be having carbs on these.
C
I was going to say no stuffing for you.
A
No stuffing, no cheese rice, no pretzel jello salad. And then someone goes to me, goes, oh, and no pumpkin pie. And I go, okay, well, I'm going to have to carry a pumpkin pie around. But I was thinking maybe you would like to do this with me even if I'm celebrating something or not. Who knows? Can I would like the following week to do like a little mock Thanksgiving with your fam and me, like where we make some of our favorite little things.
C
No, that's awesome. Yeah. Because for me it's this week. I trained really hard to. For a couple days. I'm. Girl, you know, not everyone can be on your schedule. That's true.
A
But when I get home, I'm going to make my cheesy right rice and I'm gonna do.
C
I can't even eat that anyway, so.
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But I do my vegan one.
C
I don't.
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With gluten free rice.
C
No offense. I don't like the vegan one. I.
A
Well, I guess because I'm only used to the vegan one, but. Or take a lactate pill.
C
No.
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You know how many years I would.
C
Just take a lactate pill, but nowadays it's different. And there's the gluten. I don't know. I can't do it.
A
Okay, well, I'm gonna make myself very.
C
Boring for me too. Just so you know.
A
Why?
D
Oh, well.
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Vegan or. Yeah, I mean, I do a lot, so. Well, anyways, I'm gonna make my favorites when I get home and I'm gonna have pumpkin pie with vegan vanilla ice cream.
C
There you go. Boom for you. Boom.
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But can you just at least sit and watch me?
C
I'll watch you eat okay, you know what? I get excited for Thanksgiving. It's pumpkin cake. That's where I indulge.
A
Can you guys please. Can you make me pumpkin cake for when I get back?
C
Yes.
A
Okay. Thank you. Because I. I definitely need to have pumpkin cake.
C
Yes.
A
But I'm excited because for Survivor Series, as of now, dad and Ezekiel.
C
Oh, my gosh.
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That's why I was like, girl, I wish you would come.
C
Are you nervous for it?
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Jamie and Pierce, Possibly the two other kids as well, but for sure, Jamie and Pierce are coming. Katie's out of town. I'm bummed. I'm very excited for it. Obviously nervous. Of course. Today's segment was made possible by Xfinity.
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You know, Bri, I'm going to keep my eye on the prize, and with that, I'm going to keep working out. I'm going to stay hydrated. I'm going to keep up with my wellness, my recovery, everything that makes me the best version of myself as I step into that ring.
C
And a lot of video chats with me because, you know, as your sister, I keep you motivated.
A
Definitely. You know, I need all the connection stuff that I could get, because what definitely fills us up to do all the things we can with rest and focus is connection, whether that's with you or with my little one watching his favorite little shows and just getting a lot of love.
C
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C
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C
Oh, always. You know, it's fun because Brian and I will always go on and put in all our likes and wants. And then it's really neat because all of a sudden, all these different areas pop up.
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That's W A Y-F-A-I-R.com sell ends December 7th. Well, you know, this is a really great time where people take a moment to kind of, you know, think what they're grateful for. And they look and they're like, oh, you know, like, this past year, it's. You get to, like, just reflect. And, you know, my series. Hi, my name is Bri. I did it with the kids. We made these grateful wreaths, and I wanted them to kind of reflect. And, yeah, Birdie, it was cute. She, like, nailed it, like, and she got very artistic, and she did hers different than I've seen anyone do. And it's just looks great. But he was over it. After, like, a couple weeks, he's like, I'm out of here. It's taking too long. Let's go. But is there something that you're grateful for that you really. That makes you reflect in the past year and you're just like, oh, gosh, so much.
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I mean, I'm grateful for Mateo and his health and all that. I'm grateful for his teachers. It's just crazy, him being in kindergarten and he's learned so much, and they, you know, I'm thankful for his teachers teaching him. And I'm grateful for my family who's been, like, such, like, my support system the past year. I'm grateful for wwe for having me and being able to find myself again and having that opportunity. I'm grateful for the women in the locker room. They've been such a blessing of, like, just getting, like, those laughs again. And, I mean, I get those, obviously, with you, especially when we share reels, but, you know, when you go out and you're a part of this girl group and we. It's just, like, the best locker room I've ever been a part of. That's why I'm, like, really want you to be a part of it, because you'd be obsessed with it. It's just incredible group of women. They're the best. I'm so grateful for them for the Bella army who just, like, shows up with so much love, always, like, whether I'm a good guy or bad guy, like, they love me. Super sweet and super cunty, and there's nothing better than that. And it was just like even going to the airport and when I went through and a bell army member just waiting there with a bouquet of roses going, I want your birthday week to start out just perfect.
C
So sweet.
A
And then got us both. He was listening to the podcast, so he was like, I know you guys were talking about depuffing eyes stuff and got. Went to like three different sephoras because this product is I guess, the hottest thing for depuffer to make sure you and I got it. I have it. Remind me to give it to you. And then I haven't read the card because I was like, we have to wait. And he wrote us each a card. But I'm so grateful for them because, I mean, honestly, probably no one would have given me flowers my birthday week.
C
Right, Right.
A
So to have like. And look at. And then, then I'm grateful for the flight attendant actually on American Airlines because I came on and then he's like, oh my gosh, what are the flowers? I'm like, from everything. He brought me over a bucket of water, showed me how to put it, and kept my flowers on water the whole flight.
C
So sweet.
A
Yeah. So that. Those are the, the roses that are in the middle of my counter. There's so much more to the bouquet. But the. All the roses I have on the counter that are gorgeous. That's from it.
C
So sweet.
A
Isn't that sweet? So it's just things like that, just kindnesses.
C
It's crazy how, like, you know, when you go through a day and you start to recognize them and how they unfold and how contagious it is and then like what it does to a day and if we could all just do more acts of kindness.
A
Yeah.
C
Which a lot of people do a lot. But how beautiful. It makes so many people's days. I know, and I know we did a lot of reflecting, you know, for our birthday episode just last week, but I think Thanksgiving's a fun one to do for family. Like, I think it's really cute to hear everyone go round and, you know, I love that, you know, they're grateful for it.
A
What about you?
C
Well, you know, I mean, I said a lot like, you know, with our birthday episode. But when I do think of Thanksgiving, I'm always so blessed to be at a table with food on it, to be able to sleep at night, know my kids are safe, we have a roof over our heads.
D
Yeah.
C
Thanksgiving kind of always gives me that feeling of. Especially because I watch all these old fashioned shows and I see, you know, how much suffering can go on in a world and has gone on in a world. And I think, wow. Pretty blessed not to have suffered in those ways with my kids. I couldn't even imagine. So mine's always kind of like, the same every year.
A
Yeah, but.
C
But I love it because the kids, you know, they always say the funny things. And if Birdie gets serious, Birdie gets real, like, deep. But, you know, buddy.
A
Well, I have a. A cute Mato story. So I was. He was asking about. Or I was kind of telling him about Thanksgiving, and he was like, oh, what are we gonna do? And I was like, well, I thought it'd be a perfect day to get all the holiday decorations and you can help me decorate for Christmas. And he goes, what's the meaning of Christmas again? So I was telling him it's Jesus's birthday and how we get gifts, and he first said to me, like, but why do we get gifts if it's Jesus's birthday? Which is like, Right? A kid would.
C
Yeah, that.
A
You know, for sure. So I was like, you know, Jesus died for our sins, and he's so selfless. So he wants you to. I just. I didn't at first. I was like, off the top of my head, I was like, so he wants you to celebrate his birthday with him and just know to love him, and so you get gifts, too. And he's like, wow. And I'm like, you know. And then Santa brings the gifts. He goes, who's Santa again? Which I kind of. And I guess. So I was telling him santa. And I go. I could tell he was kind of like. And he goes, so where does he live? And I'm like. Because he was like. He comes into our house and brings a gift. So I was like, oh, well, he lives in North Pole. And he's like, okay. And I'm like, so what would you want Santa to bring you? And he goes, I would like Santa to get me an American Airlines plane ticket. And I go, oh, really? Well, to where? He goes to North Pole. And I go, well, I don't know if we could go to the North Pole. And he goes, how about the South Pole? Which I was like, is there a South Pole? I mean, obviously rain.
C
Yeah, the Southern hemisphere, I think, like, right? You call. I think it is a South Pole.
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So I was like, well, Tay. I don't know if American Airlines goes that far. He's like, okay, well, can Santa just give me an American Airlines plane ticket? And I go, sure.
C
You got to do.
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I'm gonna do that. But how amazing Amazing.
C
I mean, Birdie's really putting me through the test.
A
Oh. Which I love.
C
It wrote what she wants Santa to bring her. She goes, where's the envelope? So I told her and I saw her look it up and I was like, oh. She's like, well, you don't need to see it. It's just for Santa. I go, okay, but where did you put it? Well, it's on my desk. I'm debating do I open it and peek and then get a new envelope and like. But then it's her writing, right? So I'm kind of screwed. Or do I tell her? I'm like, okay, you're testing me because you know Santa isn't real, so you want to prove it on Christmas? That's what she wants to do. She's like, santa, just because you asked.
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For something doesn't mean he's gonna bring it.
C
Yeah. Knowing Birdie, she put like real life animals on there.
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Or I would love if like you open it. And she's like, haha, I knew this was you.
C
Mommy could do. She could. Whatever it is the girl is, I.
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Need to do it in a situation.
C
And I'm like, what do I do? And like, you know Buddy, I mean, he's like wanting to get all the fireplaces prepared. Like, he goes to mom and he's like, oh yeah, you know, you need to put a pillow on those rocks in your fireplace. Mom's like, why? He's like, well, Santa's gonna bump his head if he comes down. And he's kind of right.
A
Yeah.
C
And like. So I. This is where I'm like, Birdie wants to test me in a way to obviously whatever she put on that list, I do not know and will not be there in front of the fireplace come Christmas. And then she'll give me that look. And I'm like, or do I tell her before so she doesn't ruin it for Buddy because she knows tooth fairy isn't real. She, you know, Buddy hasn't lost tooth yet. But I'm like, Elise's first couple ones.
A
Yeah.
C
Can like make it feels special.
D
Right.
A
So I might, I don't know.
C
I think we're gonna have a little. Go to the coffee shop and have a chit chat.
E
Yeah.
A
I. Which I think is smart.
C
Yeah.
A
When Birdie goes to T, goes, have you lost any teeth? And he goes, no, I don't think so. But like he's thinking like, like when.
C
You just fall out, like, what's happening?
A
Like, what do you mean?
C
Did I lose any teeth? Yeah. Oh, bird.
A
I know. And then. So it's cute, you guys, because we are FaceTiming with Bree fam yesterday, and Birdie was showing us how she made this gorgeous dream catcher. It's the cutest thing and so cute. And she has it hung up from her bed. So Matteo woke me up at 5:45am this morning. Was like, mommy, Mommy. And I was like, oh, I'm right here. And he's like, it's. It's dark, and I'm scared, and I just had a really bad dream. And I'm like, well, it's okay, you know? And I'm like, what were you dreaming about? And he's like, I just. I'm never closing my eyes again because I don't want to dream. How do I not dream? And I'm like, taylor, it's, you know, okay, we dream out. And he's like, you were there. And there was a gigantic spider, and I was there, so I was like, don't worry. Like, gigantic spiders won't be here. But he's like, and how's our house built? It can survive a tornado, right? And I was like, oh, my gosh. I go, well, Mommy rebuilt the home, and yes, it's tornado proof. He goes, you promise? And I'm like, oh, my gosh. I'm like, yeah, I promise. It's tornado proof.
C
When we were young, we thought alligators were under our bed, right? And we were in the desert, but.
A
So he wouldn't, though, stop saying. He's like, I'm. I'm not closing my eyes. I'm like, well, tell your brain like, hey, brain, I don't want to dream.
F
Oh.
A
Because he asked me that. He goes, how do I tell myself not to dream? Or how do I tell my brain not to dream? So I was like, just tell your brain, like, don't dream, and maybe you won't dream. So he definitely refused to close his eyes first time. So finally we got out of bed. But then I thought it was cute because then in the car, he goes, hey, mommy, do you think Birdie can make me my dream catcher today?
C
Catch all those nightmares?
A
Yeah.
C
Well, it's funny because my kids in the last couple weeks have had nightmares. Birdie one thought a vampire was coming after. I'm like, have you watched a weird show? I'm strict on what they watch, but I'm like, what in the world? And then Buddy.
A
But also, kids talk at school.
C
They do. And Buddy came into my room, and he goes, I saw eyeballs in the hallway, and I'm like, what? But I kind of did get a little scared because I'm like, like, where? And he goes behind the tree, and I go behind the tree, and then I felt my heart start racing, and then, like, my stomach kind of get a pit. And I was like, okay, yeah. You know, and then, like, I'm like.
A
Because you're like, oh, that means someone's, like, hiding behind the tree.
C
Well, that's the thing is, I was like, two things. There's gonna be either a ghost not gonna be okay with me.
A
I mean, do ghosts have eyes like that?
C
Maybe they might have little googly wooglies. Who knows what's happening? Or it's gonna be someone, and that's not gonna be okay with me. But it was nothing. But the way he said eyeballs really set me off.
A
Well, isn't it funny when kids do that? Like, Mateo's in that to me before when we've been in bed, and he goes, mom, who's the man in the corner? And I was like. And like. And sleep. You know that you get that, like, fire rush. And it's like, ding. Like, that throb sensation. And I'm like, do I want to look? I'm like, who am I about to fight?
C
A man?
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And I was, like, looking. And then I started to think, like, now I don't. I go, I don't see him.
C
And.
A
And he goes, he's right there. And then I'm like, thinking, like, okay, well, now, is there some, like, demon or some, like, am I gonna have to fight someone, like, on a different realm?
C
It was like Birdie, one morning. This was, like, a while ago, came in, and she was like, oh, Mommy, did you sleep with a nightlight? I'm like, yeah, I was one of those.
A
You know, I just.
C
I can freak myself out. I mean, I can have a wild imagination at night. It's pretty crazy.
A
So, mom, we were FaceTiming each other in my hotel room, and there is this. These chime things behind me. But by the way, it was, like, that far from my head. Yeah. And so I'm talking to mom, and all of a sudden, the thing, like, hits the wall twice. And mom goes. And I go, mom goes, did you. Did your bun hit that? I go, mom, it's too far for my bun to hit that. And then it moves again. Mom goes, oh, man. And I go, mom. And she goes. I go, no, I'm not even thinking about it. She goes, well, if your bun didn't hit it, how is that moving?
C
Oh, yeah. Mom will work us Up. But for the X Games, I was in a haunted hotel.
A
Oh, I feel bad for you. I go, why are you staying there? I would have. I almost immediately have left. You were literally in an old school train station.
C
Yeah. The worst is when I turned off.
A
My light and I feel bad. The guys, they had on the wall.
C
I was like, yeah, they were creepy. All of a sudden when my blinds.
A
Opened and I go, can't open my eyes.
C
Something just happened.
A
And I can't peek because I don't.
C
Know what else is there. And then I was like. And I got my. Like, I couldn't even bleed my blinds. I put like five pillows too, to hold it up.
A
Yeah.
C
And then it stayed. And then I'm like, is it just Brie? Maybe like not good blinds or is someone opening up my blinds? It was weird.
A
That is crazy.
C
I could feel it, though.
A
Nothing was worse than the Alamo.
C
Oh, you and I, that.
A
That has been the worst I've ever felt of a place being haunted, ever.
C
You.
A
You and I. I don't even think we slept ever on that night.
C
And do you remember Bray Wyatt was with us? He didn't sleep. We all were like. But also when we went to check in, there was ghost tours going on. You remember? We go, we. What are those lines for? And they go to the ghost tour. And we're like, yeah.
A
And the waiter and waitress that were talking about the. How the one soldier who runs through the dining room, you guys. And dives into the fireplace, they go, yeah, you just get used to it. No, I would not.
C
They said the little girl who's like in the hallways.
A
So where I was filming my commercial in New York, by the way, I've never. Have you ever been to Staten Island?
C
Who thought this would be the spooky Thanksgiving episode?
A
You know, this morning I had Mateo watch and it's so. I always love watching it. The Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special.
C
Oh, it's so cute.
A
It's just the best. They're hilarious. What they talk about. And then we watch the Christmas one right after. But I liked having it on. But I. All the times I've been in New York, I've. Obviously, I've never made it out to Staten island. Have you? I don't think I have. So we were filming this place. So they're actually trying to raise more money. It's a really cool area, but it's an old fashioned. There's a theater and there's just a community that kind of was built around it, but old fashioned. But. So now they've made it to the public. They, like have playgrounds and they're just. They had, I think. What. I don't know the story for sure, but it was something like, okay, they raised enough money right before COVID to redo the theater, which the theater is old fashioned and gorgeous and they'll still do stuff from it. And then for all the playground area stuff, they're now working to get the money back or whatever so they could redo everything. But. So one of the guys who works there was telling me how haunted it is, which when you're in there, you can smell it. And there's different. The underground, the top, but this, it has a lot of history. But they're like, well, I guess what happened was the original owner, he had a mistress there. She got pregnant. He was like, you can't have my baby. So he. He made her chain the baby in the basement. So they say you could always hear the cries. And I go, what? He goes, I mean, I. I don't know if that's true or not. He's like, they do ghost tours in the fall. I go, okay, that seems made up.
C
But I don't know. The baby.
A
That's what he told me. I don't know if that is true or not.
C
I was like, what?
A
I feel like that's a madeup story for a ghost tour. But you definitely can smell things. You know what I mean?
C
That musky smell.
A
Yes.
E
Yeah.
A
And it's gorgeous. So I then asked him like, oh, who's gone through here and played here? That I would know. And then he came back later, goes, oh, my gosh. Because he's like, no one ever asked him that. David Bowie had played in that theater when he was young. Willie Nelson. And I felt like there was one other person.
C
That's amazing.
A
The water was right there. You had to see the car. Old fashioned, gorgeous. Like, you felt the history.
C
Oh, that's awesome.
A
Yeah. And it was such. All these little old fashioned homes around it. So like, then our other part of the commercial was filmed over in that. In a house. Yeah. So it seems like a lot of people will rent out this space because you get. You get a theater and you get.
C
A. Oh, I love that.
A
Like what looks like a front of an old fashioned courthouse. A one part and then you have homes. Yeah.
C
Oh, my God, I love that.
A
Yeah, it was really cool.
C
Well, I might have to make a trip.
A
Trip.
C
Who would have thought, Nikki? Life can get really busy.
A
Really busy. I mean, I would say it's been busy for all of us. I know.
C
And sometimes we just need to take a breather, sit down and ask ourselves one very important question.
A
What's that? Brie?
C
Have you had your Hershey's?
A
I sure have had my Hershey's Brie.
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C
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Near you found wherever candy is sold.
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C
For whatever happens next. Grab Kleenex. Okay, so we did something really fun and we went to social media and asked all of you to send in voicemails and dms for this episode. So I thought it'd be really fun to go through them.
A
Yeah, let's do it.
C
Okay, so here's some of the dm. So we asked you guys, you know, what are you thankful for? And I think it's all always great to hear from our listeners, but here's some really fun ones. I'm thankful for being a girl dad to two great daughters who always make me proud. A I am thankful for my health and having my family support my husband and supporting my mental health journey. Yeah, I love that. Thankful for always sharing the day to day life things which helps me stay updated. Love it.
A
Love.
C
Oh, this person wrote both of you. You've both inspired me since I was 15 and I'm grateful to exist in the same time frame. Oh, that means a lot.
A
So sweet.
C
My family and my dogs. Gus, a Pomeranian and Xena, a Doberman. Thankful for Nikki serving up those looks on RAW Monday night. Oh, yeah. I love that. Being part of the Bella army has made me feel so confident and proud to be in love or in live love.
A
Bellas.
C
Yes.
A
That's cute. You know, Sherry shepherd brought up the Bellarmine. We talked about that for a little bit. Just like, you know, a lot of people don't have fandoms like that and like to have a fandom like she, she went in on it, which was really, really cool. And Bria, I have to say, because I've been, I was on the road.
C
For quite a bit.
A
It was funny how many people, when I went to different businesses like, you know I'm part of the Bell army, right?
C
Oh my God, I love it.
A
I know. I heard it like quite a few times. I was like, or. And then one other person told me like, hey, I was on the phone with my friend and he said like, he's a Bell army member. I'm not sure what that means.
C
And I'm like, I know exactly what that means. That's really cute. I love that. Well, you know, Thanksgiving's always a fun day to play games with the family. Whether you're watching football, you're outside playing your cousins in football. I feel like we should play a game.
A
Let's play A game.
C
All right. Okay, so it's time to play a game. We're calling Turkey. We're going to work as a team to answer 10 Thanksgiving giving themed questions everything from food to pop culture. For every question we get right, we earn a letter. The goal is to spell out the word turkey.
A
Love it.
C
Before the game ends, that means we can only miss four questions. All right, you ready? Now we're a team.
A
Okay.
C
We're not going against each other. We're together. Okay, first question.
D
All right, let's get started. What's the average number of calories eaten by an American on Thanksgiving Day? There's three options. 2000, 3000 or 4500.
A
4500.
C
We're a team. Oh, that's extreme. 4500. No, I think we should go to 3000 people.
A
If people are on a healthy diet, they're usually at 2000. For healthy doctor given diet brief. Frappuccinos alone are like 1200 calories.
D
Yeah.
C
All right, 4500.
D
Yes, 4500 is correct.
C
We gotta rethink that. America, if it's one day out of.
A
The year, why not power walk?
D
All right, question number two. What side dish is made of bread, celery, onions and herbs?
C
Stuffing. Stuffing.
A
Stuffing.
D
Correct. Okay, we're at T U. Number three. What holiday falls the day after Thanksgiving known for big shopping deals?
A
Black Friday.
D
That's right. Even though we're not shopping this year, but yes, we are not. All right. T U R. We were doing great. Number four. What parade airs every Thanksgiving morning from New York City?
A
Macy's.
C
There you go.
D
T U R K. Number five. What sauce made from berries is a classic Thanksgiving staple?
C
Cranberry sauce. Dang, we're losing girls.
A
We for sure are.
D
These are killing it.
A
Sometimes our birthday ones.
D
All right, number six. Ariana Grande has a hit song where she thinks her exes. What's the title?
C
Thank you. Next.
A
Yeah, right.
D
Yeah, that's right.
C
Okay.
A
Yes.
C
And I don't even listen to her music.
D
Number seven. Which NFL team traditionally hosts a Thanksgiving Day game every year?
A
Dallas Cowboys.
D
Yeah, that one is wrong. It's the Detroit Lions.
C
Oh.
A
What they do. But the Cowboys are always known right to play, but not. I don't know.
C
Oh, maybe they're Christmas.
A
Maybe. Oh, Detroit Lions.
C
There you go. Detroit. Enjoy that, Lou. Or actually lost that loss. That lose that loss. Hopefully you get a win today. Actually, I hope maybe not.
A
No, we don't. We don't want them have a good record in our division.
C
They're not in Our division.
A
They're in the number eight.
C
No, they're not.
A
Detroit Lions.
C
No, you did not think that Detroit. Nicole. It's the Giants commanders and Cowboys in ours.
A
Oh, but no matter what, we would play them before super bowl on our side. Like we both couldn't be in Super Bowl.
C
I don't know.
A
Anyways, that's like making my brain hurt.
D
Number eight, what dessert is most associated with Thanksgiving?
A
Pumpkin pie.
D
Yeah, pumpkin pie is right. Okay, we have two more. What does the wishbone traditionally symbolize?
C
Good luck.
D
That is right.
A
Oh, I see.
D
All right, number 10. What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
C
Oh, yeah, they do. A different month. Isn't it like before ours? Like September.
A
I feel like that. Not October, but I feel like maybe you. Maybe you might be right about September.
C
Is it September? Or maybe it's later.
D
It is October.
C
Oh, good job.
A
Well, hey, you still said it.
C
Well, we still spelled turkey. We did so. And that's exactly what we'll be enjoying today.
E
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C
All right, well, that was fun. See, when we work as a team, we win.
A
Hey, so does that mean you're showing up at Survivor Series to help me win?
C
You never know.
A
You never know. Hey, girl needs as much help as she can get. I did see that. Someone did say in the DMS breed that they would be very thankful for Stephanie Vacair getting her revenge on me in San Diego. I don't know if that's being very Bella grateful this Thanksgiving, but I will take it that. That's fine.
C
All right, Nikki, we do have a voicemail from Emma that we would love to hear.
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Hi, Nicki and Bri. This is Emma. I just want to say what I'm thankful for this year and truly, like, I'm thankful for you both, for the strength and the confidence you and all the joy that you have brought to not only my life, but so many other people's lives. Your podcast and your guys's incredible, incredible journeys and everything you've shared over the years has truly inspired so many people, including myself. So I just want to say thank you guys for always being a bright spot for me in my life. Truly, you have done so much for. You have no idea. And for so many others, too, as well. So I love you. Go. I love you both so, so, so much. And I hope you guys are having just the best year ever. And I hope you had a great birthday, too, as well, whenever this podcast comes out. Love you guys.
A
Love you, Emma.
C
Thank you so much.
A
Very sweet, Emma. I always love hearing their voices.
C
Super sweet. I do, too. And that means a lot. You know, What a beautiful day. It is a time where we're all kind of. Our energies are aligned in what we're all thinking and feeling.
A
Wish it was like this every day.
C
It could be. It really could. It really could be. All right, Nikki, hit us with some inspiration affirmation as you head into Survivor Series.
A
Oh, yes. Which, by the way, you can watch on ESPN or internationally on Netflix, so don't miss it this Saturday. Got to see your girl win. Well, I need a. I need all of you to watch so I can win.
C
That's right.
A
I need all the support I can have. Okay. I thought this was a good one. Serena Williams always gives some good quotes. I mean, anyone who knows how to be a champion. Geez. I really think a champion is defined not by their wins, but by how they recover when they fall. Ooh.
C
Amen to that.
A
Right?
C
It's actually. Very true.
A
Very true. So I've had a lot of falls as of late, and I've recovered. And now I'm about to compete for the Women's World Championship.
C
That's right. I mean, listen, this is the thing is you definitely have had a lot of falls, I don't think. Have you had a win yet on Raw. Yeah.
A
Against Chelsea Green.
E
Oh, yeah.
C
But you know what? Every time you fall, you get better and better.
A
Yeah.
C
So maybe your time is going to be now at Survivor Series.
A
Right? And there's one more I want to put in.
C
Okay.
A
Champions don't show up to get everything they want. They show up to give everything, everything they have.
C
Boom, boom.
A
And that's what I'm gonna do this Saturday, Bri. I'm gonna give everything I have. Hopefully also a twin, but I'm gonna give everything I have.
C
Well, good luck. I know we all will be watching. And how fun that it's in San Diego. I mean, no better place for both you and Stephanie.
A
Yes, I agree.
C
So that's a great place for you guys to be. And so we're all going to be watching, and it's going to be really fun. And so we wish you the best, and we wish all of you a very happy Thanksgiving weekend. And don't eat 4, 500 calories.
A
No, for sure, indulge. Have 4, 500 calories. Make sure to go on power walks.
C
I say cut that in half, but that's okay. You can see videos of today's episode on our YouTube channel, all our social platforms. So that's the Nikki and Brie show on Tick Tock, Facebook, Instagram. You can also Hear us on SiriusXM Stars 109. And you could call our hotline at 833 Garcia 2.
A
That's right. All right, Bri. Well, until next time.
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Date: November 27, 2025
Podcast Host: SiriusXM
Hosts: Nikki & Brie Garcia
In this special Thanksgiving-themed episode, Nikki and Brie Garcia take listeners into their world with heartfelt reflections on gratitude, the wonders (and worries) of motherhood, prepping for WWE Survivor Series, and funny family traditions. The sisters also delve into ghost stories, holiday style tips, and share listener messages about gratitude before ending on an inspiring note. Expect laughter, moments of warmth and nostalgia, and a touch of spookiness!
Opening Reflections (00:51-02:01):
"Well, Nikki, I am very grateful for you, for all of our listeners, and for this show still going." — Brie (00:59)
Holiday Style & Shopping Feels (02:01-03:20):
Thanksgiving Plans (04:16-06:08):
"This one's going to be so different for me because I'm going straight into a title match... so I will not be having carbs." — Nikki (07:49)
Food Splurges & Traditions (07:52-09:31):
Survivor Series Prep (09:31-10:45):
"I'm going to keep my eye on the prize... everything that makes me the best version of myself as I step into that ring." — Nikki (10:10)
Reflecting on Blessings (14:01-16:49):
"I'm grateful for the women in the locker room. They've been such a blessing of, like, just getting those laughs again... It's just, like, the best locker room I've ever been a part of." — Nikki (15:19)
Memorable Fan Interactions (16:21-17:08):
"A Bella Army member just waiting there with a bouquet of roses going, I want your birthday week to start out just perfect." — Nikki (16:11)
Cute & Comedic Parenting Moments (18:41-24:01):
"I would like Santa to get me an American Airlines plane ticket... to North Pole. And I go, well, I don't know if we could go to the North Pole. And he goes, how about the South Pole?" — Nikki (19:06)
Nightmares & Childhood Fears (22:18-26:52):
"Mateo's done that to me before when we've been in bed, and he goes, mom, who's the man in the corner?... and you get that, like, fire rush. And it's like, ding. Like, that throb sensation. And I'm like, do I want to look? I'm like, who am I about to fight?" — Nikki (24:47)
Ghostly Encounters (26:52-29:10):
"That has been the worst I’ve ever felt of a place being haunted, ever.” — Nikki, on staying near the Alamo (26:57)
Sharing the Love (33:09-34:33):
"You've both inspired me since I was 15 and I'm grateful to exist in the same time frame." — Listener DM (33:43)
Family Thanksgiving Game — "Turkey" (35:01-39:26):
Heartfelt Voicemail (41:02-41:57):
“Your podcast and your guys’s incredible, incredible journeys… have truly inspired so many people, including myself.” — Emma (41:12)
Affirmation & Motivation (42:16-43:17):
“I really think a champion is defined not by their wins, but by how they recover when they fall.” — Nikki quoting Serena Williams (42:45)
“Champions don't show up to get everything they want. They show up to give everything they have.” — Nikki (43:19)
On Gratitude:
"I'm grateful for Mateo and his health and all that. I'm grateful for his teachers. … I'm grateful for my family who’s been, like, my support system the past year." — Nikki (14:57)
On Parenting & Holiday Magic:
"Do I want to look? I'm like, who am I about to fight?" — Nikki, on her son seeing a "man in the corner" at night (24:47)
"Birdie wants to test me in a way… whatever she put on that list, I do not know and will not be there in front of the fireplace come Christmas. And then she'll give me that look…" — Brie (21:31)
On Ghost Encounters:
"That has been the worst I’ve ever felt of a place being haunted, ever.” — Nikki, about the Alamo (26:57)
On Motivation for Upcoming Challenges:
“Champions don't show up to get everything they want. They show up to give everything they have.” — Nikki (43:19)
Warm, candid, and easygoing—Nikki and Brie’s banter is filled with jokes, sibling affection, and encouragement. The episode is honest and heartfelt, with real talk about motherhood, motivation, family, and the power of gratitude, sprinkled with laugh-out-loud moments and the occasional spooky twist.
This episode serves up a perfect pre-holiday blend of gratitude, heartfelt confession, and family cheer—plus ghost stories, kids’ shenanigans, and a good-natured game. Nikki & Brie invite listeners into their world, offering laughter, some teary moments, and a strong reminder to count our blessings and give our all—on Thanksgiving and beyond.