Chicks in the Office

Alix Earle Speaks on Braxton Berrios Breakup, Hailee Steinfeld & Josh Allen Having Baby + Sam Heughan Interview: 'Outlander' Final Season + More!

December 15, 2025

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  • The hosts opened the episode of *Chicks in the Office* by acknowledging and expressing deep sadness over multiple tragic events that occurred over the weekend, including shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach. 
  • Alix Earle confirmed her breakup with Braxton Berrios via TikTok, detailing that the split was a mature decision stemming from her feeling she was outgrowing the relationship and needing to focus on her career momentum in LA. 
  • The episode confirmed happy news regarding Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen expecting their first child, contrasting sharply with the weekend's other relationship news: the divorces of Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer, and the breakup of *Love Island USA*'s Ace and Chelley, and *RHOSLC*'s Bronwyn Newport and Todd Bradley. 
  • The hosts strongly prefer the HBO show *Heated Rivalry* over *I Love LA*, criticizing *I Love LA*'s Jordan Firstman for making controversial comments about the actors in *Heated Rivalry*. 
  • The *Heated Rivalry* showrunner Jacob Tierney emphasized the importance of privacy regarding the actors' real-life sexual orientations, in response to fan speculation. 
  • Sam Heughan discussed his new cocktail book, *The Cocktail Diaries*, highlighting his appreciation for spirit-forward drinks, classic cocktails, and the community within the mixology world, while also reflecting on the emotional conclusion of *Outlander* after 12 years. 
  • Sam Heughan found playing Macbeth at the RSC a dream come true, especially sharing the stage for an event with legends like Judy Dench and Ian McKellen. 
  • Sam Heughan has opened a distillery in his native Galloway, Scotland, and is actively promoting tourism and local producers in that historically less-visited region. 
  • Sam Heughan is looking forward to the final season of 'Outlander' and plans to use the upcoming two-week company shutdown to relax, potentially binge-watch the show, and promote his new cocktail book, 'The Cocktail Diaries'. 

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Weekend Tragedies Acknowledgment
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts opened the Chicks in the Office episode by addressing multiple horrific tragedies from the weekend, including shootings at Brown University and a Sweet 16 in Brooklyn, and the antisemitic attack on Bondi Beach in Australia.
  • Summary: The podcast began with a somber acknowledgment of recent tragedies, including a shooting at Brown University where students were studying for exams. The Bondi Beach attack specifically targeted the Jewish community, resulting in the loss of lives, including a Holocaust survivor. The hosts noted the heavy emotional toll these events took over the weekend.
Alix Earle & Braxton Berrios Breakup
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  • Key Takeaway: Alix Earle confirmed her breakup with Braxton Berrios, attributing the split to her feeling she was outgrowing the relationship, potentially influenced by her Dancing with the Stars experience and a desire to stay in LA while he was in Houston/Miami.
  • Summary: Alix Earle confirmed the split in a vulnerable TikTok, suggesting she felt she was outgrowing the relationship and that the Dancing with the Stars experience opened up new perspectives for her. Braxton Berrios later posted a slideshow of himself with the caption, “What did I miss?” which the hosts found unnecessary given the circumstances. The hosts supported the amicable nature of the breakup, emphasizing that staying in a relationship when not fully committed is unfair to both parties.
Josh Allen & Hailee Steinfeld Baby News
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  • Key Takeaway: Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld announced they are expecting their first child with a cute announcement made in the snow, which the hosts celebrated as a moment of happiness amidst relationship downturns.
  • Summary: The couple announced the pregnancy in a Buffalo Bills-themed manner, involving snow and a snowman, which the hosts found very cute and exciting. The hosts noted that Josh Allen is known to throw up from nerves before every game, a fact brought up after cameras caught him doing so during a recent game. This news was highlighted as a positive outlier following several breakups and divorces.
Amy Schumer Divorce Confirmation
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  • Key Takeaway: Amy Schumer confirmed her divorce from Chris Fischer in a humorous statement that mocked typical celebrity privacy requests while confirming the split was amicable and focused on co-parenting their son.
  • Summary: Schumer announced the end of her seven-year marriage using a statement riddled with typos, which she framed with “blah, blah, blah” to poke fun at standard celebrity divorce announcements. She explicitly stated the divorce was not due to her recent weight loss or Fischer’s status as a chef, emphasizing mutual love and respect. The hosts defended their social media manager for posting the statement exactly as written, typos included.
Ace and Chelley Breakup
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  • Key Takeaway: Ace and Chelley from Love Island USA have broken up, which the hosts felt was unsurprising given their on-show pattern of not fully committing to each other.
  • Summary: Chelley confirmed the mutual decision to split after facing challenging conversations in their relationship outside the villa. The hosts speculated that Ace’s house, which is reportedly a shrine dedicated entirely to himself (Ace Mob Headquarters), might have been a turn-off for Chelley. The age difference (22-year-old Ace vs. 28-year-old Chelley) was also cited as a potential factor in their differing life stages.
Bronwyn Newport and Todd Bradley Divorce
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  • Key Takeaway: Bronwyn Newport from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and her husband Todd Bradley are divorcing, a split foreshadowed by Todd’s strong aversion to being on television.
  • Summary: The news broke that Bronwyn and Todd are separating, despite Bronwyn giving PR-friendly answers about their relationship status just two weeks prior during her studio visit. A key point of contention was Todd’s refusal to participate in the show, which Bronwyn openly admitted caused problems. The hosts recalled a specific moment where Todd took the last cherry off Bronwyn’s Sunday dessert, viewing it as a major red flag indicating a lack of care.
Weekly Watch Report: Taylor Swift Documentary
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  • Key Takeaway: The first two episodes of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour documentary were released, offering a vulnerable, behind-the-scenes look at the tour, particularly highlighting the work and dedication of her dancers.
  • Summary: The hosts found the documentary emotional, especially reliving the concert experience and seeing Taylor’s strength while dealing with the Vienna terrorist attack aftermath. A major focus was Taylor’s commitment to having her dancers represent everybody and the difficulty they faced learning the Tortured Poets Department setlist without hearing the music. The documentary also showed Taylor’s generous bonuses given to her crew, including $100,000 bonuses for truck drivers.
Weekly Watch Report: HBO Show Rivalry
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts are watching two competing HBO shows, I Love LA and Heated Rivalry, noting that Jordan Firstman (from I Love LA) made controversial comments about the depiction of sex in Heated Rivalry.
  • Summary: Jordan Firstman commented that the sex scenes in Heated Rivalry were not representative of how gay people have sex, drawing criticism for applying a blanket assumption. Heated Rivalry centers on two seemingly straight hockey players having a secret relationship, making their sexual experiences potentially different from others. The hosts found the conflict between their two favorite HBO shows entertaining.
Heated Rivalry vs I Love LA
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts strongly favor Heated Rivalry over I Love LA, giving the former a B+ and the latter a C.
  • Summary: The premise of Heated Rivalry involves two seemingly straight hockey players having a secret relationship, which generated controversy after Jordan Firstman commented on it. The showrunner, Jacob Tierney, later emphasized the importance of privacy regarding the actors’ real lives. Heated Rivalry is noted for being steamy and is currently number one on HBO Max.
TV Show Ratings and Updates
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  • Key Takeaway: The Aerostora doc received an A, while RHOSLC and RHOBH both earned C grades to start their seasons.
  • Summary: The Aerostora doc was highly engaging, while RHOSLC’s recent episode focused heavily on Lisa Barlow’s need for glam and referenced unseen plane footage. RHOBH is starting slow, though the hosts anticipate a strong season driven by Erica and Darit’s storylines, noting Garcelle’s absence is due to a lack of support from cast members like Son.
Vanderpump Rules & Southern Charm
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  • Key Takeaway: The new season of Vanderpump Rules is currently a C-minus because the cast members are strangers, but Southern Charm is rated a B due to increased conflict among the women.
  • Summary: The hosts are not yet invested in the new Vanderpump Rules cast, finding the relationship crumbling uninteresting without established connection. Southern Charm is proving good because the girls are more involved in the arguments, including a hilarious confrontation between Austin and Craig while in costume.
Movie Reviews and Ratings
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  • Key Takeaway: The movie The Roses starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman is recommended as a fun, crazy B+ despite Kate McKinnon playing her typical SNL persona.
  • Summary: The movie Anniversary, a dystopian political thriller starring Phoebe Dynevor and Dylan O’Brien, took a wild, unexpected turn from its initial trailer premise. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery was rated a B-minus, being the least captivating of the series, though still worth watching.
Sam Heughan Interview Begins
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  • Key Takeaway: Sam Heughan is promoting his new cocktail book, The Cocktail Diaries, which features simple, spirit-forward recipes and historical context.
  • Summary: Sam Heughan, appearing in studio for the first time, discussed his preference for spirit-forward drinks over heavy, festive cocktails like those containing eggnog. He explained the book was inspired by his travels and enthusiasm for spirits, including a story about buying homebrewed liquor called rakshi in Nepal. He also noted his recent experience performing Macbeth in a bar setting at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Outlander Conclusion and Future
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  • Key Takeaway: The final season of Outlander will premiere in March, concluding the series after 12 years, and will feature a slightly different ending than the books.
  • Summary: Filming the final season was emotional, especially the last scene with co-star Katrina Balfe, as the cast and crew had become family over the 12-year run. Heughan is proud of the ending they created, even though it deviates slightly from Diana Gabaldon’s ongoing book series. He hopes to do more theater, citing his recent experience playing Macbeth opposite Judy Dench and Ian McKellen.
Future Projects and Theater
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  • Key Takeaway: Sam Heughan desires more theater work, citing the honor of performing Macbeth at the RSC alongside acting legends.
  • Summary: Sam Heughan expressed interest in joining another long-standing TV show but emphasized his love for theater, specifically mentioning his recent role as Macbeth at the Royal Shakespeare Company. He recounted a special event where he and his co-star spoke with Judy Dench and Ian McKellen about their past production of the play. He remains open to new projects in the pipeline but could not tease specifics.
Outlander Ending and Kilts
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  • Key Takeaway: The closing of the ‘Outlander’ chapter opens up Sam Heughan’s schedule for new opportunities, though fans should expect kilts to remain a feature in his future work.
  • Summary: The hosts acknowledged that the end of a major project like ‘Outlander’ closes one chapter but opens avenues for new work and frees up scheduling. Sam Heughan assured listeners that despite potential changes, there will always be kilts in his future appearances. This newfound space will allow him to focus on other ventures.
Distillery Business Promotion
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  • Key Takeaway: Sam Heughan’s distillery in Galloway, Scotland, offers tastings and aims to highlight the history and producers of that rural area.
  • Summary: Sam Heughan is busy with his Spirits brand, having opened his distillery in his home region of Galloway, Southwest Scotland. The distillery is open for tastings, and Heughan is proud to showcase this area, which features castles and standing stones but is often overlooked by tourists. He hopes to encourage exploration of Scotland beyond the typical tourist routes.
Scottish Holidays and Downtime
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  • Key Takeaway: Scotland celebrates Hogmanay (New Year’s) as a larger holiday than Christmas, a tradition that became official only about a century ago.
  • Summary: Sam Heughan splits his time between Scotland and the States but is returning home for the holidays, including Hogmanay, which he notes is celebrated bigger than Christmas in Scotland. He explained that Christmas was not an official holiday in Scotland until about 100 years ago, unlike in the US where the period between Christmas and New Year’s is often downtime. He confirmed that the ‘Outlander’ company shuts down for about two weeks, providing a nice break.
Cocktail Book Details
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  • Key Takeaway: Sam Heughan’s cocktail book, ‘The Cocktail Diaries,’ features moody aesthetics, personal insights, history behind drinks, and essential equipment guides.
  • Summary: The cocktail book is designed to be a hefty, personal gift, shot in New York earlier in the year. It includes moody illustrations, insights into Heughan’s travels, and the history behind each cocktail, alongside practical tips on necessary bar equipment. The book is currently available, potentially with a discount on Amazon, making it timely for the holiday season.
Sports Fandom Discussion
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  • Key Takeaway: Sam Heughan is a passionate, though currently disappointed, follower of the Philadelphia Eagles, while Scotland is highly anticipating the World Cup.
  • Summary: Sam Heughan admitted that following the Philadelphia Eagles has been difficult recently, though they secured a win against the Raiders. He follows many teams passionately despite being British and noted that the World Cup is a massive event in Scotland, leading to national excitement. He plans to watch the games in Boston, expecting the Scottish supporters, known as the Tartan Army, to flood the city.