
Nikki & Brie are back in your feed! Nikki was today years-old when she learned the true meaning of Mardi Gras. The show kicks off with Nikki schooling Brie on Mardi Gras and what “today years-old” actually means. The Garcia Twins are gearing up for Lent, but they’re unsure what they want to give up for the season, so they kick around some ideas, including some family activities to challenge themselves this year that include gratitude and prayer. School’s back in session when Nikki has to teach Brie about some current slang terms and vintage vernacular. Then Nikki explains why people need to chill on DMing her about out-of-context moments from the podcast that have made headlines in the past few weeks. Brie has updates on the chickens and their new coup. Nikki has also been making some upgrades around the house and is at a crossroads as to what needs to be worked on next. Smash or Pass? That’s the big question on today’s show. It’s up to Nikki & Brie to Smash or Pass fashion...
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Brie Bella
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Nikki Bella
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Brie Bella
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Nikki Bella
Does anyone else just do that? You just. It makes your brain easier. Just make up words for your brain easier. It's easier for my brain to just make up words. This is the Nikki and Bri show.
Brie Bella
All right. Everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Nikki and Brie Show. What up, Bri?
Nikki Bella
What up, Nikki?
Brie Bella
Nothing much. So you know, you and I. What I. What I've been hearing as of late.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
Is a lot of. So today, years old, I found out what. So that means. Like, at this age. Today, I just found this out, which is crazy. Do you know what that means?
Nikki Bella
No.
Brie Bella
Okay, so I'll give you this.
Nikki Bella
What like young people are saying.
Brie Bella
Yeah. I mean, it's kind of been around, but. So today, years old, I found out the true meaning of Mardi Gras.
Nikki Bella
So, like, at zero, I mean. Oh, not 41 years old.
Brie Bella
So today, years old.
Nikki Bella
Today, years old. Okay.
Brie Bella
So today.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
And I know you're the same.
Nikki Bella
Oh, I get it.
Brie Bella
Do you get it?
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
I knew she wasn't gonna get this.
Nikki Bella
I'm trying to count numbers over here.
Brie Bella
Okay. So today, years old, I found out along with you. Well, you're about to find out.
Nikki Bella
No, I.
Brie Bella
Hold on. The true meaning of Mardi Gras.
Nikki Bella
Hit me with it.
Brie Bella
And this. It kind of. I don't know what to think. Okay.
Nikki Bella
Oh, no.
Brie Bella
Mardi Gras is a centuries old tradition, which we kind of assumed maybe. Right. That dates back to the Middle ages. It was initially celebrated by European Christians as a way to mark the beginning of Lent and to prepare for the fasting period of Easter. So Fat Tuesday, which is Mardi Gras, was where we're gonna eat everything bad because we're about to fast till Easter.
Nikki Bella
So.
Brie Bella
And us, I think it would be only Americans made it all about titties. Titties and beads. I mean, I never knew. Now I feel weird ever till today that Marty Gro was in fact, Tuesday was the beginning of Lent and was a meaning of like, let's as good people so eat just good food. Well, actually fats like before. Because before you fill your body with good fats before you fast.
Nikki Bella
Oh, my gosh. So do you think we're the only years old today people who knew this?
Brie Bella
I don't know if you're all listening right now. And today you're sold. You just found this out. DM us. Call us. Let us know how shocked you are. We are.
Nikki Bella
How did Brian never. Bella brains us on this?
Brie Bella
I don't know.
Nikki Bella
I honestly am freaking out a little bit.
Brie Bella
It's kind of crazy because I.
Nikki Bella
Why did we.
Brie Bella
And maybe because us being born and raised Catholic, right?
Nikki Bella
But maybe I'm the only one who feels it. How did we then sexualize kind of Marty Gr. I mean, unless I just Look, I.
Brie Bella
Mean, haven't we done that everything?
Nikki Bella
I guess maybe I look at it far away. I've never gone to Mardi Gras, so I can't say that. But when I hear the words Mardi Gras, I think of a lot of drinking, a lot of boobies and a.
Brie Bella
Lot of beats and New Orleans.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. I thought it was a Lent.
Brie Bella
I'll admit. I just thought it was a party that started in the French Quarter just over time. And that's just what I always thought.
Nikki Bella
I want to be a little naughty.
Brie Bella
You go, yeah. And maybe they all know in New Orleans, they know the meaning, you know, the tradition. And I guess it makes sense because New Orleans has such the French influence and when the Europeans came over, so I guess that makes sense.
Nikki Bella
They're like, we're going to have a lot of fun because we're going to forget. Forgiven.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
And hopefully.
Brie Bella
See, probably what it was is they came over and then we had. What's it called when we. We weren't allowed to drink for a period of time?
Nikki Bella
Prohibition.
Brie Bella
We had Prohibition. So then they probably snuck it. But then they got drunk, and then their Fat Tuesday turned into what we know now as Mardi Gras, man. And then we just turned it into beads and boobies, which is obviously, I. I feel like if you're in New Orleans, it does have so much more meaning. They do more traditional stuff.
Nikki Bella
Just those Americans.
Brie Bella
Yeah. Who look at it for that. But, you know, speaking of Lent, because it is so big with us and what we do every year, what are you going to give up this year?
Nikki Bella
So I feel bad, but I feel like I always am a little vain with what I give up. And I think that's not good. Like, I instantly go like, okay, I've been eating a lot of sweets, so I should give up sweets. But I feel like that's not.
Brie Bella
It's always been a diet for me.
Nikki Bella
Always been a diet. But I think we miss the purpose.
Brie Bella
I agree.
Nikki Bella
So what I'm doing, actually, so, you know, mom introduced me to that Halo app. Oh. And it's crazy because I love that Halo. A lot of celebrities now on there, like Gwen Stefani, Mark Wahlberg, like, a lot of big people.
Brie Bella
Didn't Mark Wahlberg start it? Wasn't he a part of the. Like to start it? Or was he just the first influencer to promote it?
Nikki Bella
Oh, I don't know. The first one I ever saw was Gwen Stefani over the holidays. But mom had already told me before, but I told myself, they're doing, like, A challenge on there, prayer challenge. And, and I feel like that's what I need to do more for Lent is join something more like that. Like maybe give up the ice cream too. And so maybe I have a fun fat Tuesday, but give up something which that's kind of fun, then bring in something.
Brie Bella
Right.
Nikki Bella
So. But we should. What are you gonna do?
Brie Bella
Well, I. What I love is the past few years, you, mom and I have always spoken about bringing in something whether it's more prayers or something that is religious or faith based. So for me, I, I actually haven't put thought into it yet. I want, I do want to give something up, but something up that isn't diet based that's truly like feels like fasting for the Lord for me. And then lately it's been sweets for me.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
But I mean like, okay, so back in the day they fast, you know, and a lot of religions overseas do that for their God or the 40 days. Well meaning that they have their different moments in the year where they fast for their person.
Nikki Bella
Right.
Brie Bella
And so when you read up on Fat Tuesday was putting good fats in our body because they were about to fast. So I just want to do something where I have to prep that. I know it's going to be healthy, but I don't want to be like no sugar, no alcohol. Like I don't want to make it like a diet for myself because I should have.
Nikki Bella
Let's do some thing together.
Brie Bella
Yeah. So let's think about it. Maybe I. I'm sure we could ask Chat GPT. It probably has great ideas about hurry.
Nikki Bella
Because Ash Wednesdays just around the corner.
Brie Bella
And then, you know, I pray so much so I'll have to really think, you know what I think it'll be is what I think could be fun is either do something with like Bible versus every day or read the Halo app. Yeah. So maybe it's just doing the Halo app.
Nikki Bella
That's what I feel.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Because I, I pray too. But the Halo apps doing an actual lent like oh, so then maybe let's.
Brie Bella
Just do the lint challenge.
Nikki Bella
Right. Thing and we should actually talk to mom because she does Halo too. I like and I kind of, you know, for me it's like one of those ones that you can hit and put on your in your car while you're getting ready in the morning. So I kind of felt like that would be really good. It's funny because I told myself let's try to listen to different things while driving and instead of always listening to music so I Started to. And I actually. Because, you know, for me, it's a little bit of a drive to the tasting room, and I've really been enjoying it and learning things and just getting more out of my car ride than me, like, singing so loud. So I, you know, I think this would be good for me, too, to, like, kind of plug in, put in my car and.
Brie Bella
Yeah, I don't know. I do feel like for the ones that believe in Lent and the meaning of it, I think it's also, like, a really great time to express a lot of gratitude, for sure, because of the meaning of Easter and what that means. So I think that would be something to put into your challenge. I'm sure the Halo app probably has that kind of challenge. But for anyone that's thinking of something, and I know what I want to bring in is showing gratitude, and that's something. Like, I feel like I show gratitude a lot, but then I'll hear of, like, how you should, out loud, be, like, thinking things, and I feel like I could do that more. So maybe that's a challenge for me during Lent is just to express it even more and out loud when I'm by myself for. For the little things. And I love that. Yeah, I do. I think that's great because, I mean, you know, it's.
Nikki Bella
You know, what season's coming up?
Brie Bella
Is that festival season, Bri?
Nikki Bella
Yes, it is. And Nikki and I, every year during festival season, always plan a girls trip.
Brie Bella
That is right. And so how I feel we plan. The most perfect festival trip is to get on Airbnb and first find the perfect house. Then we could decide which festival to go to.
Nikki Bella
I mean, honestly. And I think the cool thing is, is that if we find some incredible house where all of us girls can stay, do a little cooking, a little swimming, then maybe I could put up my house and make a little money while I'm spending some money at these festivals.
Brie Bella
You know what that. See, now think about it. If you host while you're traveling, it's a great way to offset some of the cost of your own trip.
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Ding, ding, ding. And if you've got a big year of travel ahead of you, hosting is a pretty cool and unique way to make some money back, which I love.
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Nikki Bella
It's the reason for the season. But you know, our tasting room has been bopping, so I kind of been.
Brie Bella
Like its own little Marty Gras.
Nikki Bella
It has been.
Brie Bella
Oh, my gosh. We should, you know, the new day style Mardi Gras new day.
Nikki Bella
Get your.
Brie Bella
We could do ash like crosses on foreheads on the Wednesday. But for Marty Gray weekend, we should do something fun in the speakeasy. Get beads. Don't let Breo show her boobies. But like I say, no shirts have to be worn or whatever.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. Just do something.
Brie Bella
No shirts not allowed. What are the, you know, the signs are.
Nikki Bella
Maybe you just wear some beads and do your tasting.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Could be cute.
Brie Bella
Or they get some beads.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. But I will say it's, you know, been really packed in there and this past weekend I'm going to give a shout out to a couple people. Well, one, Linda, happy 50th birthday.
Brie Bella
Oh, I know. We wanted a face. Yeah, yeah.
Nikki Bella
Us and. But we know you listen to the podcast and we want to say happy 50th. We weren't in there to cheers you.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
You know, usually we make our way in, but I did go in there Sunday and there was a lot of amazing people in there. Hilarious. It. It was. It was happening. And there was this group of girls. You all know who you are because you listen to the podcast that I was sitting with for a while and they were just like, you need to do this segment on your podcast. You need to do that. Give me all the ideas. Because one of them was a high school teacher.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
So she knows all the like, fresh lingo.
Brie Bella
Oh.
Nikki Bella
Like you guys. I'm embarrassed But I had to ask her. I'm like, okay, I hear this word a lot, and I have no idea what it means. You know what word? I had to ask. And they all were dying. Sus.
Brie Bella
Joking, right?
Nikki Bella
No, I didn't know what sus meant. I hear it a lot.
Brie Bella
Like, suspicious.
Nikki Bella
Oh, see, I. Okay, assumed. But I was like, I'm guessing this is abbreviated. Oh, yeah.
Brie Bella
I mean, what did you think about when people were like, that's so Susan.
Nikki Bella
I don't know. There's so many words out there that literally go over my head. And then she was telling us.
Brie Bella
I mean, that's just so easy.
Nikki Bella
Not really.
Brie Bella
That's so sus. What do you think people said when they're like, that's so sus.
Nikki Bella
I mean, if you think about our day and age, we said, that's so bomb.
Brie Bella
But, like, I knew they would be meaning, like, okay, if they're saying about an object that. That or something that just happened, that's so bomb. It must be a good thing. So if someone was like, I thought maybe looks with, like, suspicion eyes, like, that's so su. I'd probably be like, oh.
Nikki Bella
I thought it was like, oh, that's so sus. So I was thinking, like, like, cool. Like, cool. Like sexy is literally what I thought in my head. Because we're all like.
Brie Bella
I mean, I get. I'll give you that. I could, I guess.
Nikki Bella
I mean, if we all said, you're the bomb dot com. Maybe you are. Sus meant the same thing. I don't know. Then we started to go through our lingo of things we said back in the day.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
And it's so weird, the difference, like, even, like, you are bomb.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Like, you know what I mean?
Brie Bella
The more I see 90s reels on Instagram, like, the more I miss our era of 90s where life just seemed more simple and we had just this incredible, like, genre of music and the fashion, obviously. There's so many amazing things now, of course, but life just seems so simple then.
Nikki Bella
And I felt like we didn't use the word cringe all the time.
Brie Bella
Like, nowadays, everything's cringe because social media makes things cringy.
Nikki Bella
Yeah, but, like, what was our word in the 90s if we said, like, icky?
Brie Bella
Like, yeah, gross.
Nikki Bella
Like ew.
Brie Bella
Ew, Ew.
Nikki Bella
We still say ew.
Brie Bella
I know.
Nikki Bella
But, like, ew.
Brie Bella
As if.
Nikki Bella
As if. Whatever. Yeah, yeah, okay.
Brie Bella
That would be like, the cringe type.
Nikki Bella
And what was, like, more the California talk.
Brie Bella
That. That was Cali talk.
Nikki Bella
That was Cali people.
Brie Bella
Because it's very Valley Talk, which we talk. Very tubular.
Nikki Bella
What were some other ones? Very California. Oh, my gosh. I can't think. There's, like, radical. Radical.
Brie Bella
Rad.
Nikki Bella
Rad. Everyone said rad.
Brie Bella
That's rad.
Nikki Bella
Yeah, that's rad, bro. I mean, could you imagine if you're in high school nowadays and you said, that's rad. People would be like, that's cringe.
Brie Bella
I don't know. But they might be like, oh, you're so vintage, actually.
Nikki Bella
There you go.
Brie Bella
But so nostalgic.
Nikki Bella
I know. But it was actually really fun because later in the show, Nikki and I are gonna do Smash or Pass, which is what they asked us to do on the podcast. So when you come in the tasting room and you see I'm in there, you throw ideas at me. I will use them on the podcast.
Brie Bella
Well, I feel like my dms, it's, like, swiping right. Or I smash or pass, and we.
Nikki Bella
Need to know all about it.
Brie Bella
I know. Well, we. If there's time, we could go through some.
Nikki Bella
I say we go through.
Brie Bella
Even though one person told me, like, class set up by my mom, don't.
Nikki Bella
Talk about someone DM that.
Brie Bella
Yeah, don't.
Nikki Bella
Was it one of your.
Brie Bella
Don't talk about getting my body rocked. Which, first of all, it was very much in conversation form. Like, just listen to the podcast before reading a headline.
Nikki Bella
Well, it was very much conversational. And I also feel like.
Brie Bella
And guess what, mom or not, I'm a human. I am a woman, and I am have an incredible libido that I'm very, very proud of. Thank goodness, at 41, I still have that. So, yeah. Booyah.
Nikki Bella
And also another thing I'll let all you know. Not everyone's. Everyone's flavor. You know what I mean?
Brie Bella
What?
Nikki Bella
Like, flavor? Like, you're.
Brie Bella
Oh, yeah, you're a little spicy.
Nikki Bella
Not everyone's gonna eat the spicy ice cream. I like the spicy.
Brie Bella
Totally. Exactly.
Nikki Bella
Someone just wants vanilla ice cream. We'll go follow vanilla. Go.
Brie Bella
Have fun with vanilla.
Nikki Bella
You know what I mean?
Brie Bella
There you go.
Nikki Bella
All right, girl. You know.
Brie Bella
Gosh, Boo. Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Boo. Yeah.
Brie Bella
Remember how much it was? I still say boo, yeah.
Nikki Bella
When I, like, beat Brian, people would.
Brie Bella
Get it, like, in someone's face and go, boo, yeah. Just to be like, bam. Beat you.
Nikki Bella
Whatever it was, I just planted all this stuff. Literally, when I was down, I was like, booyah.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Even though my chickens planted them, all the spinach went in there, saw them. They're eating it and, like, flinging it around. I'm Like I just planted all that for you.
Brie Bella
Oh, yeah. I mean, you let your chickens, you know, wonder I look. Whatever. Yeah, they do whatever. They literally just wander on your.
Nikki Bella
They eat all the bad bugs.
Brie Bella
The bird flu going around like they're eating out of broccoli.
Nikki Bella
I know, but I mean.
Brie Bella
But shouldn't you double check that?
Nikki Bella
Well, I don't eat the. What they're eating. I. I already picked everything I wanted. So that's why I let them go for it. Cuz that. Because I'm gonna about. I started to pull some of it and replant some things. But Yeah, I could see that that really cringed you out.
Brie Bella
Yeah, I was just like, I'm not coming over for dinner anytime soon.
Nikki Bella
Oh my gosh. Just don't eat my broccoli. But guess what? I got them eggs.
Brie Bella
You do, but it's not just your broccoli. They literally walk all over all of your garden beds.
Nikki Bella
Yeah, but they also eat all the bad bugs.
Brie Bella
No, I get that, but I just. And the bird flu is going around. So the good thing is, is you keep your. I'm cleaned or whatever. It's Taj Mahal clean.
Nikki Bella
You see, the coops of all coops is very clean.
Brie Bella
You guys have to see this. This is the craziest thing I've seen someone. When you have space of a backyard.
Nikki Bella
And you build the biggest coop ever.
Brie Bella
I am just like, okay.
Nikki Bella
But this is in all fairness to me, I was traumatized because one of my chickens was eaten by.
Brie Bella
We know, we know.
Nikki Bella
And I had to see that.
Brie Bella
I agree.
Nikki Bella
So. So this is a front yard backyard. They got two side yards, they got their mansion. And I don't have to worry about them, especially how much traveling I do.
Brie Bella
And I get it.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. Because I need them to be free range too. Actually, yesterday I just bought a stamp. It says Danielson's.
Brie Bella
Are they in the fresh eggs?
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
Okay. I need to go in.
Nikki Bella
Their first night, I. It was bad.
Brie Bella
What do you mean it was bad?
Nikki Bella
They waited by the door to let me go into their old cooperation and they kept like making noise. And I'm out there and it's like literally getting.
Brie Bella
But why don't you put them there for bedtime?
Nikki Bella
No, because they had just.
Brie Bella
They need to get.
Nikki Bella
You have to get used to it. But so think I'm out there, it's dark, I'm trying to get my kids down and I'm like, girls, it's okay. And I'm like showing them their bed and like making it and they're just like looking at me, like waiting by the door like, no, we gotta go. It's dark time. It's night time, you know. So I just, I left and it was like really laying heavy on me.
Brie Bella
The next day I wake up, they're all comfy.
Nikki Bella
Comfy eggs are laid. I mean, the whole thing. And then now they. They don't do that.
Brie Bella
Which would be hard for anyone.
Nikki Bella
Anyone. You know what I mean?
Brie Bella
Human.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. And I kept telling myself when they first got here, they were in that one coupe and they were all like freaking out.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
So you know what I mean? So it's like I had to get through that. But I almost let them out. But the hawks have been out. I can't believe how many hawks I see right now.
Brie Bella
I only see those healthy plumpy chickens.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. So that's why they needed their broccoli.
Brie Bella
And strawberries out of the garden beds. They know what's inside.
Nikki Bella
Got my stamps. Danielson's fresh eggs. So I'm going to deliver you some eggs and a carton and you're going to know where they came from.
Brie Bella
I would love that actually.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
Because. Price of eggs.
Nikki Bella
Well, not even the price.
Brie Bella
If they're even available.
Nikki Bella
I was going to say there's no.
Brie Bella
But they're. I was watching GMA and they are now going to probably be doubling again the price of eggs.
Nikki Bella
Wow.
Brie Bella
Well, the bird flu. So.
Nikki Bella
I know.
Brie Bella
Just make sure.
Nikki Bella
I know. But a lot.
Brie Bella
I mean, bird flu. Which I would think would probably be more towards factory farming. I hate saying sure. Or going out there.
Nikki Bella
And chickens are just.
Brie Bella
It also could be organic, free range. If people aren't cleaning their coops. So you just.
Nikki Bella
I'm very.
Brie Bella
You got animals, whether they're chickens or whatever, you gotta clean.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
Can't let poop hang around. You can't just let stuff like that hang around.
Nikki Bella
Exactly.
Brie Bella
That's like animal poop, human poop. Poop needs to be dealt with.
Nikki Bella
Right.
Brie Bella
So.
Nikki Bella
Right. And unfortunately. And I'm gonna go there. But you know, in. When you're dealing with climate change and different things.
Brie Bella
Oh. Anyone who wants to deny everything rises.
Nikki Bella
When it comes to disease and sickness. All of it. So, you know, this is kind of the bed we made for ourselves.
Brie Bella
So I, I saw a thing. And not to freak anyone out, but we're already freaked. Yeah. I saved this reel because I feel like, okay, maybe it's really important to start thinking about this but like three very important things to have for your home. Obviously a water filter system, generator, solar panels. Because they went down the whole line. If Electricity is ever to go.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
I mean, we're as human beings.
Nikki Bella
Good thing. I check all those. Our solar panel is going to get.
Brie Bella
So I'm now, like, I have a generator, water filter. Yeah. I have a list of, like, household things I'm doing, which I know home gyms first, but I feel like for me, that's most important.
Nikki Bella
Western problems.
Brie Bella
So home. But the home gym is, like, already happening.
Nikki Bella
So I've already.
Brie Bella
California closets is already coming to take. Remove what they did in the dressing room.
Nikki Bella
Vanity first.
Brie Bella
It's not.
Nikki Bella
It's health.
Brie Bella
I look at longevity and not being scared. So I'm already starting to shift that room. That's already done. Dale signed water filters the next on the list, which, my goodness, not cheap. And then I'm torn between generator or solar panels. And I. I was like, which. Which one should I do first? Generator.
Nikki Bella
Because Generator.
Brie Bella
That's what I was thinking out in wine country because they always turn our power off due to wildfires. So that's what I was thinking. Generator. And the good thing is, is I have a smaller home, so, like, I need a just small generator. I don't need a ton of solar panels. And hopefully my water system won't be as expensive as my sister's because my house is a lot smaller than yours.
Nikki Bella
Well. And I have an old home, so my windows don't insulate really well. But, you know, Brian and I. So the first time.
Brie Bella
Does that have to do with water?
Nikki Bella
Oh, water. Sorry.
Brie Bella
No, I'm just saying because I know how much your system costs. So I'm just hoping because my house is smaller than yours that it won't.
Nikki Bella
Be like, yeah, it probably won't be. But the first storm we had in, our power went out. We're like, yes, we have a generator. And the generator wasn't kicking in. They put the battery in wrong, so we had to have them come out. But we're like, our first, like, here is our first, like, ever experience where we can be like, yes, power's up. And then we didn't even work.
Brie Bella
Bummer.
Nikki Bella
You know, Nikki, life can get really busy.
Brie Bella
Really busy. I mean, I would say it's been busy for all of us.
Nikki Bella
I know. And sometimes we just need to take a breather, sit down, and ask ourselves one very important question.
Brie Bella
What's that?
Nikki Bella
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Brie Bella
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Brie Bella
It sure does. You want to know what one of my favorite moments with Hershey's Chocolate is? Teo and I like. I love it because you know me, I'm chocolate lover. But now I have a son who's a chocolate lover. So we split bars all the time. It's just such a moment for us, a very happy moment. We look at each other, he always ends up getting chocolate all over his face. But it's just such a sweet moment that I find myself always reaching for a Hershey bar.
Nikki Bella
Always. I mean we love making s'mores in my family. So every time I bust out a Hershey bar, my kids start screaming with excitement cuz they know it's about to be s'more time. So for all of you, shop for Hershey's Milk Chocolate now at a store.
Brie Bella
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Brie Bella
Well I'm really excited to play this game. The girls brought up in the speech.
Nikki Bella
Or pass all right everyone, we're gonna play a fun game called Smash, Pass and smash. New lingo. Lingo. Lingo. That.
Brie Bella
I mean, that's not really new if you're talking about going to pound town.
Nikki Bella
No, I think it's like more yes or no. Oh, yeah. It's not just. Are you sure?
Brie Bella
So smash doesn't mean, like, sexual?
Nikki Bella
I mean, I think it is, but I also think it doesn't have to be.
Brie Bella
Okay.
Nikki Bella
For example, let's start here. Fashion smash or pass. Cheetah print.
Brie Bella
Ooh, smash it.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. Right. Cheetah print is in right now.
Brie Bella
You know who made it. So, I mean, there's so many women. It's so iconic. But I'll never forget Shania Twain's jacket. I mean, remember when I bought that jacket? I think I just finally let it go, but I had it ever since.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
I mean, that was in high school.
Nikki Bella
Wow. I have this leopard jumper.
Brie Bella
Leopard.
Nikki Bella
Leopard. And I have to say, I. I feel always.
Brie Bella
She just sexy. Hot.
Nikki Bella
Yep.
Brie Bella
So sexy.
Nikki Bella
All right. Bag charms.
Brie Bella
Oh, smash that.
Nikki Bella
Yeah, it's.
Brie Bella
I mean, depending.
Nikki Bella
Not me. Pass.
Brie Bella
Really?
Nikki Bella
Bag charms. I feel like.
Brie Bella
That's so cute. Birdie got Teo that cute teddy bear one. He, you know, he puts it on a bag. Well, that's like a bag charm.
Nikki Bella
A keychain.
Brie Bella
Well, you told me it was for the backpack, so I put on the backpack.
Nikki Bella
Yeah, but the keychain, it's keychain.
Brie Bella
It's a bag charm for a bag.
Nikki Bella
Okay.
Brie Bella
I mean, but remember when. You know how I have the cute, like, pink Louis Vuitton with the heart that I could put on and off?
Nikki Bella
Okay. I like me a good keychain.
Brie Bella
Okay.
Nikki Bella
Fingerless gloves.
Brie Bella
Smash. Big smash if you have a good manicure. If your nails.
Nikki Bella
They are natural and.
Brie Bella
Delicious, but I think fingerless works the best if you have like a pop of color. But sure.
Nikki Bella
Wow. Men wearing flip flops.
Brie Bella
So, like, I would back in the day say smash. Because, you know, being a San Diego girl, all the guys were flip flops is hot. But now I'm like, pass.
Nikki Bella
Really? Is it the noise they make?
Brie Bella
Yeah. And like the un. Like, groomed feet. Like when I could see calluses or like toenails overgrown.
Nikki Bella
I don't know. It's a smash for me.
Brie Bella
That's good.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
Good for you.
Nikki Bella
I'm not. All right. Self care. Because we know you put so much thought into this. Smash or pass.
Brie Bella
Sage smash for sure.
Nikki Bella
100 heated workouts.
Brie Bella
Major smash.
Nikki Bella
Breakfast in bed. Smash when we can. Yes. Face mask smash. I mean, bats Smash when we can. And you put, like a little bubbles in there. And the little bath.
Brie Bella
Did it in Tampa. I took a major bath.
Nikki Bella
You know, glass of wine, some classical music, candles lit.
Brie Bella
I mean, I put a show on.
Nikki Bella
No one bugs you. Slippers all day, every day.
Brie Bella
I love it.
Nikki Bella
Smash them.
Brie Bella
Your feet deserve them. How about some people?
Nikki Bella
I say we do people. I was gonna say people for last. Oh, okay.
Brie Bella
Then save them for last.
Nikki Bella
Okay. Food or drink? Food. Food and drinks. Appetizers.
Brie Bella
I mean, a major smash. I'm all about that.
Nikki Bella
And I was never into appetizers, but.
Brie Bella
Now I could do.
Nikki Bella
Love it.
Brie Bella
Yeah. I could just do absolutely. Not even an entree.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. Dessert.
Brie Bella
I mean, seriously, it's us. Major smash.
Nikki Bella
Oh. Even though I passed, now I don't do dessert.
Brie Bella
I mean, it's.
Nikki Bella
My wine's my dessert.
Brie Bella
Oh.
Nikki Bella
I mean, I love dessert, but I pass. Smoking cocktails.
Brie Bella
Major smash. They create such a vibe and an aesthetic. Like, when they pass by me, I go, ooh, every time.
Nikki Bella
But you don't order it, right?
Brie Bella
Yeah, but still, I like. So you see them?
Nikki Bella
You.
Brie Bella
Makes me feel like I'm in a great spot.
Nikki Bella
I love them, but I don't order them.
Brie Bella
No.
Nikki Bella
So that's weird. Sparkling water. I mean, that Smash obsessed buffets pass all day long. Yeah.
Brie Bella
I hear the good in, like, buffets. So you could quickly, like, ship buffets out. Because you don't know who sneezed on.
Nikki Bella
The food, coughed on the food. You don't know if someone picked up the food, if someone put it on their plate and then took it off. No, thank you.
Brie Bella
Or when they're, like, scooping it. If their fingernails that they just touch their butthole with, like, just dug into the food.
Nikki Bella
Okay, but buffets or ever sick. Back in the day, it sounded good. Like 5.99. All you can eat buffet.
Brie Bella
What do you mean? Our wrestling days. In the beginning, we'd all go to that one we.
Nikki Bella
And how none of us got sick at that one Sushi one. Because you could tell it all sat out.
Brie Bella
Sushi buffet should not even be allowed. It's terrible.
Nikki Bella
But we loved it.
Brie Bella
We loved it.
Nikki Bella
Oh, my gosh. All right, finally to the good stuff. Smasher path. Timothy. Pass.
Brie Bella
Okay.
Nikki Bella
Smash or pass with people. Timothy Chalamet.
Brie Bella
I mean, I get it for people. He's just obviously young.
Nikki Bella
I'd smash.
Brie Bella
Yeah, for sure.
Nikki Bella
He's my vibe.
Brie Bella
He is totally your vibe. I'll pass.
Nikki Bella
Okay. Ted Lasso coming back for the fourth season.
Brie Bella
By the way, Teases made us feel like you were leaving. Major smash.
Nikki Bella
Major Smash.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Miley Cyrus.
Brie Bella
Oh, Smash.
Nikki Bella
I'd pass.
Brie Bella
I love her.
Nikki Bella
I love her, too, but I don't know.
Brie Bella
I'm obsessed.
Nikki Bella
Yeah, no, she's a smash.
Brie Bella
She's a major, actually.
Nikki Bella
You know, my kids right now are obsessed with Party in the usa, and I just.
Brie Bella
Like, she's just her.
Nikki Bella
She's her.
Brie Bella
She's a smart woman and she knows how to brand, but she just seems.
Nikki Bella
Very real herself, which I do.
Brie Bella
She doesn't care what people think. I think it's awesome.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. Bad Bunny.
Brie Bella
I mean, Papi. Major Smash.
Nikki Bella
I think I'd have to pass on him missing out. Pete Davidson. Pass. Pass. For sure. Not. My bad. Jeremy Allen White, who was Carmi on the Bear.
Brie Bella
I know. Seriously.
Nikki Bella
In case no one else knew.
Brie Bella
Oh, pass.
Nikki Bella
Pass.
Brie Bella
I mean, that would be hard.
Nikki Bella
I went down with his wife. I was very turned on.
Brie Bella
Let's not get personal. You said Carmi, so let's just focus on Carmi.
Nikki Bella
Okay.
Brie Bella
Is a great character, but I'll pass.
Nikki Bella
Pass. Adam Sandler. Smash.
Brie Bella
Smash. Of course.
Nikki Bella
Jalen Hurts.
Brie Bella
I mean, do we even have to say major?
Nikki Bella
Smash.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Top of the list. Smash. Jon Hamm. If he plays Mad Men, what's his name on Mad Men?
Brie Bella
I forget. But I loved it.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. I don't know.
Brie Bella
It's one of the sexiest male characters ever.
Nikki Bella
For sure. But he dissed reality stars really bad. Who cares? It cares. I don't know.
Brie Bella
I would. Smash.
Nikki Bella
Smash.
Brie Bella
If he put that suit back up and acted like he was in the 50s. Smash. For sure.
Nikki Bella
For sure. We're more about characters.
Brie Bella
Yeah. I'm thinking of their character. I don't think of them as a person. I like the character.
Nikki Bella
All right.
Brie Bella
That's why I like Jeremy Allen White. Carmen's too intense for me, so I passed.
Nikki Bella
Gordon Ramsay. He's too nice. I wouldn't not. No, he's not too nice.
Brie Bella
What? I would. I would. Smash. He's funny and he's a manly and he can cook.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. I think I'd pass. Jared Leto, you know.
Brie Bella
You would. So Smash. It's so your style. I pass.
Nikki Bella
Harrison Ford. Well, you know, we met him in person. I was like, damn, Harrison. All right.
Brie Bella
Harrison told. I mean, iconic.
Nikki Bella
Iconic. Yeah. You know, decade ago.
Brie Bella
Ewan McGregor. Yeah, that's. You're a smash. For sure. He's so. Your style. He's like Ethan Hawke.
Nikki Bella
I know, but.
Brie Bella
And he's so talented. I would pass.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. I would have to think about that one, actually.
Brie Bella
So I don't even know cousin Greg from Succession.
Nikki Bella
Oh, see you need to watch.
Brie Bella
I know, you guys, I have not seen.
Nikki Bella
Cousin Greg is for sure a pass.
Brie Bella
Okay.
Nikki Bella
But great character. That's hilarious.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
I always say, this guy's day Bron. Benedict Cumberbatch or what?
Brie Bella
Do you even know who that is?
Nikki Bella
Yes, you do. Brilliant actor.
Brie Bella
Which one?
Nikki Bella
A smash from Jersey is such a brilliant actor. I mean, he's Doctor.
Brie Bella
You can't even tell me a role.
Nikki Bella
Yes, I can. I mean, he's in so many movies. Doctor. What's the. Don't now look at Doctor who. Doctor who.
Brie Bella
Okay.
Nikki Bella
Come on. I mean, he's in so many movies, and I'm put on the spot.
Brie Bella
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Nikki Bella
Come on.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Come on.
Brie Bella
I'm all past. No, but I mean, brilliant actor.
Nikki Bella
No. No one's. No one's offended. Okay.
Brie Bella
Peyton Manning. Brie.
Nikki Bella
He's hilarious. But I'd pass.
Brie Bella
Oh, my gosh. I'd smash.
Nikki Bella
Whoever.
Brie Bella
Pattinson.
Nikki Bella
Pass.
Brie Bella
I mean, I love Twilight and vampires, so if he was Edward Smash. Awesome. That game's fun. I get why, like, the youngins, like.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. And think if you made it, like, a drinking game. Oh, but, you know.
Brie Bella
But how would you make that a drinking game?
Nikki Bella
I mean, I feel like. Actually, you're right. You can't.
Brie Bella
No, you can't.
Nikki Bella
No, I was thinking of, like, it's good.
Brie Bella
Icebreakers.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. You know what I was thinking of as? Never have I ever? Or whatever.
Brie Bella
Yeah, I was.
Nikki Bella
But it's not great.
Brie Bella
Icebreakers.
Nikki Bella
And it's funny.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
And no one, like, just because I'm married. Let's not all, like, get dramatic. It's just fun. Funny.
Brie Bella
You guys. It's fun. Let's live a little. All right.
Nikki Bella
Brian would smash Meg Ryan. So there you go. Yeah. Does everyone feel better?
Brie Bella
We will have to save my DMS for another time because we're running out of time, Bri, And I want you to hit us with some inspiration. Affirmation. But. Okay, Bri. So I am all about spring cleaning. It is, like, a must for me. And this season, I am more about decluttering because I feel like I just need to, like, reclaim balance in my life. So I'm on this mission to just organize things, also to give things away. But the things that I want to keep, I want them to be organized. I want them to have their own space.
Nikki Bella
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Brie Bella
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Brie Bella
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Brie Bella
We are going to have to do a DM segment we need to do because. Because we. They've been quite entertaining and they give me a lot of confidence.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
And I really appreciate also the love and support of everyone else.
Nikki Bella
There's a lot of good dms. There's a lot through her Instagram. Okay, so I saw this on Pinterest the other day and I really liked it. Very simple. But also I feel like it's a lot of what we talk about and really hit. So Pinterest. Her name's Schwetti, Huh? S H W E T A.
Brie Bella
Let me see.
Nikki Bella
Schweta. Schweta. I said Schwetti and there's no even wine there.
Brie Bella
Schweta. There's no D in there. There's no Y. So sweaty.
Nikki Bella
Does anyone else just do that? You just. It makes your brain easier. Just make up words your brain easier. It's easier for my brain to just make up words. Okay, so she said this and I was like, boom. Actually, I was like, booyah. Booyah. Accepting, learning, evolving way of life.
Brie Bella
Repeat.
Nikki Bella
Accepting, learning, evolving way of life.
Brie Bella
Yeah. You know what it kind of reminds me of? Gardening. Right? Like, accepting is like, I accept that this broccoli is going into this garden bed and then learning watering sunshine. It's learning how to evolve and Then it evolves into this plant that's going to provide nutrition for chickens that pound on it or a family, a four, Whatever. Whatever it is. But I think that it kind of gives you the how something can be at the bottom.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
And then it grows into something very beautiful.
Nikki Bella
So I look at it as this. I accept the person I am. I will learn from my mistakes, and that helps me evolve.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
And I feel like the biggest thing we have to do at times is accept who we are. Well, I feel like in this world, sometimes we. We try too hard to be someone else or we're told to be this person. And sometimes it's like, it's okay that I'm this way. And then I have to learn, too, to, like, how to be and how to, like, go through the world as this person. And then it just helps you evolve. I don't know.
Brie Bella
Well, I feel that it's not just. Even that quote isn't just about who you are as a person, but about situations that come into your journey.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
So what. What is in front of me right now? I. How am I going to accept this?
Nikki Bella
Right.
Brie Bella
And then what am I going to learn from once I accept this? And then where's my growth? Right.
Nikki Bella
Exactly. Like, even. Especially everything you've gone through.
Brie Bella
No, I know.
Nikki Bella
You know, there that's. And even, like with me, like, you know, when I look at my situation, you know, even with my husband, and we're both, you know, we both have careers, but his is very more demanding and.
Brie Bella
Is this more demanding? You don't need very.
Nikki Bella
I don't. I. When I started to say that, I was like, his is demanding and mine is too. But I can push back on things or I can. Whatever. I've accepted our roles and I've accepted just, you know, I've learned from it and evolved from it, and it's really nice.
Brie Bella
All right, everyone, well, accept, learn, evolve. I love it. Bri. All right, well, that's it for the Nikki and Bri show today. We hope you all enjoyed it. Know that the Traders reunion is coming soon to Peacock. Can't wait for that. And look for videos on the Nikki and Bri shows. IG page, Tik Tok, Facebook, and of course, YouTube.
Nikki Bella
Yes.
Brie Bella
Don't forget to call us at 833 Garcia 2. Until next time. Send you all a lot of love and light.
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The Nikki & Brie Show – Episode: "Smash or Pass" (Released March 3, 2025)
Host: Nikki & Brie Garcia
Publisher: SiriusXM
Description: Every Monday and Wednesday, join Nikki and Brie Garcia for an engaging conversation that delves into their lives beyond the cameras. From pop culture and fun games to meaningful life discussions, this episode promises laughter, inspiration, and heartfelt moments.
Nikki and Brie kick off the episode by honoring Women's History Month, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of women who have paved the way for future generations.
Nikki Garcia [00:57]: "It being Women's History Month in March, it's really cool because Birdie, we have this book of women who've made history…to really remember the women who have paved the road for us."
Brie Garcia [01:22]: "There are so many different ways that you can celebrate Women's History Month."
Macy’s Support for Women: The duo highlights Macy’s continuous support for women creators, brands, and causes, encouraging listeners to support women-owned businesses.
Brie Garcia [01:35]: "Macy's is celebrating Women's History Month by continuing their year-round support for women creators, brands, and causes."
Nikki Garcia [01:47]: "Macy's is partnering with Girls Inc. to help girls grow through mentorship."
Listeners are encouraged to shop for women-owned brands like Sunday Riley, Anastasia, and Beverly Hills Fashion Fair, and to support Girls Inc. through donations.
Nikki and Brie delve into the true meaning of Mardi Gras, dispelling common misconceptions about the festival being solely about partying.
Brie Garcia [03:44]: "Mardi Gras is a centuries-old tradition, initially celebrated by European Christians to mark the beginning of Lent and prepare for Easter."
Nikki Garcia [04:45]: "Now we really feel weird ever till today that Mardi Gras was in fact, Tuesday was the beginning of Lent…."
They discuss how American celebrations have often overshadowed the religious and cultural significance of Mardi Gras, turning it into a spectacle of beads and revelry. The conversation touches on the origins of the festival and its transformation over time.
The conversation transitions to personal commitments during Lent, with both hosts reflecting on meaningful ways to observe the season beyond superficial sacrifices.
Brie Garcia [06:42]: "What are you going to give up this year?"
Nikki Garcia [07:00]: "I feel like we miss the purpose of Lent. So what I'm doing is joining a prayer challenge on the Halo app…"
Brie emphasizes the importance of fasting for spiritual growth rather than just giving up indulgences:
Together, they explore ways to incorporate gratitude and personal growth into their Lenten practices, moving away from traditional diet-focused sacrifices.
As festival season approaches, Nikki and Brie share their strategies for planning memorable trips while ensuring their homes are secure and prepared for emergencies.
Festival Planning:
Home Safety Preparations: The hosts discuss essential home safety measures, especially in light of increasing wildfires and the bird flu outbreak.
Brie Garcia [23:37]: "Three very important things to have for your home: a water filter system, generator, and solar panels."
Nikki Garcia [24:52]: "Our solar panel is going to get…"
They emphasize the importance of having reliable utilities and maintaining cleanliness to prevent diseases like bird flu, sharing personal anecdotes about their experiences managing chicken coops and maintaining a clean environment.
In a lively segment, Nikki and Brie engage in the popular game "Smash or Pass," discussing various celebrities and characters, providing entertaining insights and personal preferences.
Brie Garcia [33:17]: "Nigga, I'm all about that. Timothy Chalamet? Smash."
Nikki Garcia [33:35]: "Ted Lasso coming back for the fourth season? Major smash."
Brie Garcia [33:44]: "Miley Cyrus? Smash."
Nikki Garcia [35:07]: "Jon Hamm from Mad Men? Smash."
The hosts navigate through a list of celebrities, sharing playful banter and personal tastes, making the segment both humorous and relatable for listeners.
Notable Interactions:
Brie Garcia [37:28]: "Jalen Hurts? Smash."
Nikki Garcia [37:54]: "Sparkling water? Smash."
Their chemistry and candid conversations make the game engaging, allowing listeners to connect with their personalities and sense of humor.
Towards the end of the episode, Nikki and Brie shift to a more reflective tone, sharing an inspirational affirmation that resonates with personal growth and resilience.
Nikki Garcia [41:05]: "Accepting, learning, evolving way of life."
Brie Garcia [42:32]: "How am I going to accept this? And then what am I going to learn from it?"
The affirmation encourages listeners to embrace their current selves, learn from their experiences, and evolve continuously. They discuss the importance of acceptance in personal and professional lives, highlighting how these principles have helped them navigate their demanding careers and personal relationships.
This segment serves as a motivational close to the episode, leaving listeners inspired to reflect on their own journeys.
Nikki and Brie wrap up the episode by reiterating their commitment to inspire and support their listeners through diverse topics, games, and meaningful conversations.
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This detailed summary captures the essence of the "Smash or Pass" episode, highlighting key discussions, insights, and memorable moments shared by Nikki and Brie Garcia. Whether you're a regular listener or tuning in for the first time, this episode offers a blend of celebration, cultural exploration, personal reflections, and entertaining interactions that resonate with a wide audience.