The Nikki & Brie Show – "Hot Ghoul Halloween"
Date: October 30, 2025
Hosts: Nikki & Brie Garcia
Platform: SiriusXM
Episode Overview
In this festive Halloween-themed episode, Nikki and Brie celebrate the spooky season with stories about holidays past and present, hilarious costume misadventures, and thoughts on motherhood, aging, and embracing new life chapters. The duo reminisce about wild pre-kid Halloweens, share their experiences juggling family and fame, discuss Nikki’s recent WWE Monday Night Raw appearance, and play a playful Halloween dating game called “Boo Up or Ghost.” As always, the sisters blend humor, warmth, and inspiration, ending with an uplifting affirmation.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Halloween Preparations and Home Mishaps
- Brie expresses her stress over unfinished fireplaces before her Halloween gathering.
- “My fireplaces aren’t ready, and I’m supposed to have people over tomorrow.” (03:03)
- The sisters joke about home improvement woes and how reality never matches expectations.
- They plan their kids’ and their own costumes, with Brie lamenting the end of themed family dress-ups as her children grow older.
Notable Quotes:
- “When you build a home, you always run into a little bit of problems.” – Brie (01:25)
- “Girl, get it together. I need to be impressed.” – Nikki (01:09)
2. Costume Nostalgia & Evolution
- Nikki and Brie reminisce about their “slutty” college-era costumes.
- Brie: “Nicole and I just would go straight to, like, the slutty stuff. Like, it was like the Spirit De Ho store.” (04:46)
- Favorite Pre-Kid Costumes:
- Nikki: Victoria’s Secret Angel with red wings and stripper shoes (05:20)
- Brie: Betty Boop with a tiny dress and full character immersion (06:02)
- Princess Leia in the slave outfit (“Jabba the Hut… Duh. Duh. I loved that one.” – Nikki, 06:51)
- Transition to more practical, reused costumes as moms—a witch hat, cat ears, and vintage black dresses.
3. Life Updates: Paris Adventure & Airbnb Love
- The sisters recap a recent Paris trip, emphasizing the joys of living “like locals” in a stunning Airbnb apartment.
- “Not only did we feel like home in this gorgeous apartment, but we got to dive into the culture of Paris.” – Nikki (07:43)
- Brie’s highlight: Shopping a famous French market, cooking a fresh dinner, feeling like “living in a movie.” (07:58)
4. Halloween Costume Ideas for Adults
- They discuss hypothetical kid-free, grown-up Halloween costumes.
- Nikki: “If Teo wasn’t around and Birdie and Buddy, I would do the whole version of K Pop Demon Hunters or some Mortal Kombat fighter.” (10:05)
- Brie jokes about doing coupled costumes with her husband ("Adam and Eve" – “Well, just take your pants off, girl.” – Nikki, 10:54)
5. WWE Monday Night Raw Recap & Reflections on Aging
- Nikki shares her pride in her latest wrestling match and how pushing herself at this stage feels empowering.
- “What I love is every time I go out there, I’m being pushed harder. I’m learning more about myself in this era.” (11:38)
- “Your girl was trending number one worldwide.” (12:02)
- They discuss the importance of representation for women over 40 in sports and entertainment.
- “It's nice for women of my age and older…to see a woman on television competing against people in their youth.” – Brie (12:52)
6. Murder Mystery Party & Sisterly Shenanigans
- Brie hosts a murder mystery party; Nikki misses it due to travel for Raw but participates via FaceTime—from bed, naked but “with the sheet over my boobies.” (15:06)
- They share the fun and immersive aspect of getting into character, referencing a past wine train murder mystery.
- Inside joke: “Brie mode” refers to Brie being a bit tipsy and uninhibited (16:01).
7. Playful Halloween Game: “Boo Up or Ghost”
(22:00 – 27:30)
- Brie hosts a rapid-fire “dating” game where Nikki has to choose whether to “boo up” (date) or “ghost” (reject) notorious horror movie villains based on their “dating profiles.”
Characters & Nikki’s Responses:
- Michael Myers: “Ghosting the F out of Michael Myers…he doesn’t talk. That sucks.” (22:59–23:12)
- Jason Vorhees: “Actually, that one really freaks me out…out.” (23:44)
- Ghostface: “Gonna be your boo?” / “No, he’s getting ghosted too.” (24:15)
- Freddy Krueger: “Big time. Totally.” (25:02)
- Chucky: “Yeah. Out. Chucky to the—no.” (25:33-25:36)
- Pennywise: “Disgusting.” (26:27)
- Final pick (reluctantly): “Probably at the end of the day…would be Mike Myers.” (26:39)
Memorable Moment:
- Nikki: “Hollywood really put us through it with these, like, horrible, you know what I mean, scary [men].” (26:47)
8. Reflections on Scary Movies and Personal Growth
- Both hosts admit they’re not fans of scary movies, preferring happy or inspiring content.
- “I hate it—easily prone to nightmares. I like to watch happy things, loving things, occasionally sad things, though I prefer not even the sad things.” – Nikki (27:03)
9. Closing Affirmation & Inspiration
- Brie reads a Rumi quote: “If everything around you seems dark, look again, you may be the light.” (29:01)
- They encourage listeners to foster positivity, gratitude, and to “shine that light” for their communities.
Notable Quotes & Moments (With Timestamps)
- “A girl's best friend is not diamonds. Her lawyers.” – Brie [00:00]
- “Nicole and I just would go straight to, like, the slutty stuff. Like, it was like the Spirit De Ho store.” – Brie [04:46]
- “Your girl was trending number one worldwide.” – Nikki [12:02]
- “It’s nice to see…a woman on television competing against people in their youth.” – Brie [12:52]
- “I’m naked in the bed…and at least I had the sheet over my boobies.” – Nikki [15:06]
- “Hollywood really put us through it with these, like, horrible…scary [men].” – Nikki [26:47]
- “If everything around you seems dark, look again; you may be the light.” – Rumi / Brie [29:01]
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Segment | Time | |----------------------------------------|---------------| | Halloween Home/Cosmetic Disasters | 00:30–03:10 | | Costume Chat & College Days | 04:25–07:03 | | Paris Airbnb Adventure | 07:03–09:01 | | WWE & Aging in Sports | 11:31–13:46 | | Murder Mystery Party | 14:03–16:01 | | “Boo Up or Ghost” Game | 22:01–27:30 | | Inspirational Closing | 28:30–29:54 |
Tone & Style
Breezy, candid, and irreverently funny, Nikki and Brie riff off each other with trademark wit, deep sisterly love, and relatable tales. Discussions mix playful teasing, pop culture references, and heartfelt insights about motherhood, resilience, and self-acceptance.
Final Takeaway
"Hot Ghoul Halloween" is a lively, laughter-filled episode that weaves together nostalgia, candid conversation, and empowering messages. It’s a must-listen (or read!) for listeners seeking both entertainment and a feel-good reminder to shine their light—even if their Halloween costumes are a little less dazzling than in years past.