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- The hosts spent a significant portion of the opening discussing the extremely poor quality and unintentionally comedic nature of Kim Kardashian's acting in the Hulu show 'All's Fair,' noting its 0% Rotten Tomatoes score.
- The hosts expressed strong concern over 'The Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner's bizarre and potentially dark comments to Teresa Guidry about chopping her up and hiding her body in a shed, as detailed in his upcoming book excerpts.
- The hosts highly recommended the second season of 'Squid Game: The Challenge,' praising its compelling and ruthless contestants who are unafraid to lie for the $4 million prize.
- The hosts discussed influencer Haley Baylee's viral comments regarding her divorce from NFL ex Matt Kalil being caused by the size of his penis, noting the world did not need these intimate details.
- The hosts heavily criticized the guest judging performance of Flavor Flav on *Dancing with the Stars* Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, particularly for giving Dylan Efron a 10 and subsequently robbing Alex Earl of a perfect score by giving her a 9.
- The hosts expressed strong frustration that Andy Richter continues to advance on *Dancing with the Stars* over more skilled dancers like Danielle Fischel, suggesting his popularity is overriding the competition's merit.
- Morgan and Jenny won the 'Beat Ria & Fran game 196' with a final score of 6-5 after Rhea and Fran missed the final question about the nightclub Uncle Jesse reopens in *Full House*.
- The game segment featured trivia questions covering artists like Olivia Dean, movies like *27 Dresses* and *Mr. & Mrs. Smith*, TV shows like *Abbott Elementary* and *The King of Queens*, and musicals.
- The episode concludes with promotional mentions for the Chicks in the Office Fall Tour tickets and an advertisement for Acorns investing, followed by the show's outro song.
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Podcast Intro and Sponsor Reads
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- Key Takeaway: Bombas socks and slippers are promoted as cozy holiday gifts, and Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Concealer is highlighted.
- Summary: Listeners are directed to find every episode on major podcast platforms and Amazon Music for Prime members. Bombas is advertised for its comfort and gifting potential, offering a 20% discount with a code. Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Concealer is featured for its weightless, medium-buildable coverage across 21 shades.
Podcast Theme Song and Welcome
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- Key Takeaway: The hosts, Ria and Fran, welcome listeners to the Friday episode of Chicks in the Office.
- Summary: The show’s theme song plays, identifying the hosts as Ria and Fran. They immediately transition into discussing their upcoming tour stop in Cincinnati, Ohio. They invite local listeners to join them at Mio’s Pizzeria Pub before the main show.
Cincinnati Tour Logistics and Travel Nerves
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- Key Takeaway: The hosts expressed nervousness about upcoming travel due to government shutdowns causing airline flight reductions and air traffic control staffing issues.
- Summary: The Cincinnati show is noted as the first weekend show of the current tour. The hosts are worried about potential travel disruptions because airlines are reducing flights by 10% due to the government shutdown. They expressed sympathy for essential workers still showing up without paychecks.
Personal Updates: Nails and Manicures
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- Key Takeaway: One host received a compliment on her cuticles, while the other detailed the lengthy, four-hour process of getting her first Russian manicure in Singapore.
- Summary: Both hosts recently got their nails done, sporting similar fall vibes. One host shared a positive experience where her nail tech praised her cuticles and nail beds. The other host described a four-hour Russian manicure experience, which, despite the quality, was too time-consuming, leading her to find a faster alternative.
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Season Two Review
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- Key Takeaway: The second season of ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ is highly recommended for its spectacular, uninhibited contestants who are willing to lie and scheme for the $4 million prize.
- Summary: The hosts were immediately hooked on the new season of the reality competition, watching all available episodes in one night. They noted that the contestants are less concerned with perception since many are not established influencers, leading to more dramatic and ruthless gameplay. The characters are described as spectacular because they will do anything to win the money, including outright lying.
Review of Kim Kardashian’s ‘All’s Fair’
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- Key Takeaway: Kim Kardashian’s acting in ‘All’s Fair’ is deemed tremendously awful and monotone, creating a bizarre contrast when juxtaposed with award-winning actresses like Sarah Paulson.
- Summary: The show has a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and the hosts found it so bad it was almost enjoyable, suggesting it might be intentionally campy. The writing and dialogue are described as tremendously awful and cliche, with Kim’s monotone delivery clashing sharply with the high-energy performances of co-stars. The series is noted as being Kim Kardashian’s vision, potentially involving cross-promotion with ‘The Kardashians’ on Hulu.
Meghan Markle’s Acting Return
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- Key Takeaway: Meghan Markle is making a return to acting, playing herself in the movie ‘Close Personal Friends’ alongside Jack Quaid, Lily Collins, and Brie Larson.
- Summary: The return is framed as Markle gently testing the waters of acting again, a passion she previously pursued. Sources claim she was kind and down-to-earth on set, and the role seems appropriate as she plays a version of herself connected to the famous couple in the film. The hosts support her return to acting, noting her prior success on ‘Suits’.
Gerry Turner’s Disturbing Book Excerpts
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- Key Takeaway: Gerry Turner allegedly told Teresa Guidry he would chop her up and hide her body in a shed, and his book details complaints about her small house and sleeping arrangements.
- Summary: Teresa revealed on a podcast that Gerry made a dark joke about murdering her and hiding her body, which she did not find funny. Excerpts from his book suggest he felt like a trespasser in her small New Jersey home and complained about her sleeping on the couch the first night of their marriage. The hosts found his behavior and book excerpts astonishingly negative and indicative of underlying hostility.
Game Time Ticket Purchasing App Promotion
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- Key Takeaway: Game Time is promoted as a reliable app for purchasing concert and sports tickets, guaranteeing authenticity and including all fees upfront.
- Summary: Game Time is presented as a solution to the stress of buying tickets, allowing fans to focus on the event, such as upcoming college basketball games or concerts by Sabrina Carpenter or Tate McRae. The platform guarantees 100% authentic tickets delivered on time at the best price, with all fees included in the displayed price. Listeners can use the code ‘Chicks’ for $20 off their first purchase.
Haley Baylee’s Divorce Reason
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- Key Takeaway: Content creator Haley Baylee stated that her divorce from NFL ex-husband Matt Kalil was primarily due to the size of his anatomy.
- Summary: Haley Baylee, a former Sports Illustrated model turned TikTok creator, discussed her divorce. She was adamant that intimacy factors, specifically the size of her ex-husband’s ‘stick,’ was the main reason for their separation.
Haley Baylee Divorce Details
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- Key Takeaway: Influencer Haley Baylee revealed her divorce from Matt Kalil was due to intimacy issues stemming from the size of his penis, which she claimed was too large.
- Summary: Haley Baylee, a content creator and former Sports Illustrated model, stated that the size of her ex-husband Matt Kalil’s penis was the main reason for their divorce. She confirmed they tried to resolve the issue, even consulting a doctor, but found the size made intimacy impossible. Baylee also mentioned waiting until marriage to have sex, which complicated knowing about the issue beforehand.
Sydney Sweeney Scooter Braun Staging
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- Key Takeaway: Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun’s public canoodling on a rock in Central Park appeared highly staged, contradicting Sweeney’s claims of being single in a recent GQ interview.
- Summary: The hosts found the photos and videos of Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun kissing on a rock in Central Park to be extremely staged, suggesting they were seeking attention. They noted the irony of Sweeney claiming to be single while engaging in such public displays with Braun. The pair were also reportedly seen in a private igloo at Bryant Park’s Winter Village, despite the igloos not officially being open.
DWTS Rock Night Guest Judge
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- Key Takeaway: Flavor Flav’s tenure as a guest judge on Dancing with the Stars was disastrous, highlighted by giving Dylan Efron a 10 and accidentally robbing Alex Earl of her first perfect score with a 9.
- Summary: Flavor Flav was brought in as a guest judge for Rock & Roll Night, but his inexperience led to poor scoring decisions, including an undeserved 10 for Dylan Efron. He subsequently gave Alex Earl a 9 instead of the 10 she earned, later tweeting he intended to give a 10 but clicked the wrong paddle. The hosts felt this mistake completely robbed Alex Earl of her first perfect score of the season.
Andy Richter Fan Base Dominance
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- Key Takeaway: Andy Richter’s continued survival on Dancing with the Stars is attributed to his dedicated fanbase (‘Fandys’) overriding genuine dance skill, leading to unfair eliminations like Danielle Fischel’s.
- Summary: The hosts believe Andy Richter is only advancing due to fan voting, despite Danielle Fischel showing significant improvement and putting her heart into the competition. They feel that while Richter’s personal journey packages are feel-good, his actual dancing is boring and unentertaining on the ballroom floor. The segment concluded that if Richter makes the finale over a better dancer like Alex Earl, it signifies a fundamental problem with the show’s integrity.
Beat Ria & Fran Game 196
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- Key Takeaway: The ‘Beat Ria & Fran’ trivia game commenced with guests Morgan and Jenny, starting with a tie-breaker guess on the Rotten Tomatoes score for the original Zoolander (64%).
- Summary: Game 196 of ‘Beat Ria & Fran’ featured contestants Morgan and Jenny, with the first point awarded to Ria and Fran for correctly identifying the balloon dart art used by Mia and her mother in The Princess Diaries. Morgan and Jenny scored their first point by correctly spelling the artist Gotye, who sings ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’.
Beat Ria & Fran Game Start
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- Key Takeaway: The score was tied 2-2 entering question number five of the ‘Beat Ria & Fran game 196’.
- Summary: The trivia game reached a critical juncture with the score tied at 2-2. Question five asked for both albums released by Olivia Dean. The correct answer was revealed to be The Art of Loving and Messy.
Movie & TV Trivia Rounds
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- Key Takeaway: Morgan and Jenny missed the question about Jane’s sister’s name in 27 Dresses, which is Tess.
- Summary: The subsequent trivia questions focused on pop culture knowledge, including identifying the actress who plays Janine’s sister in Abbott Elementary (Ayo Edebiri) and the item stolen in The King of Queens (a TV).
Broadway Musical Question
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- Key Takeaway: Rachel Ziegler, Anna Kendrick, Ben Platt, and Nick Jonas are set to star in a remake of the Broadway musical The Last Five Years.
- Summary: Rhea and Fran correctly identified the Broadway musical remake featuring a specific cast lineup. This question was followed by an advertisement break for Acorns.
Movie Clip Identification
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- Key Takeaway: The movie clip featuring the line, “On a scale of one to ten, how happy are you as a couple?” was from Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
- Summary: Morgan and Jenny successfully identified the movie clip, earning a point. The next question revealed that Sydney Sweeney is the voice sample in the first line of Tate McRae’s song “Mispossessed.”
Gilmore Girls & Reality TV
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- Key Takeaway: Lane in Gilmore Girls hides disapproved items under the floorboard in her bedroom.
- Summary: The score tightened as Morgan and Jenny answered correctly about Lane’s hiding spot in Gilmore Girls. Rhea and Fran then correctly named ‘Swig’ as the go-to spot for drinks in Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Friends & Full House Finale
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- Key Takeaway: Ross carried his family’s dog to fill in as a groomsman for Mike and Phoebe’s wedding in Friends.
- Summary: Morgan and Jenny secured the win by correctly identifying that Ross carried the dog as a last-minute groomsman for Mike and Phoebe’s wedding. The final question, which Rhea and Fran missed, revealed that Uncle Jesse reopens ‘The Smash Club’ in Full House.
Episode Wrap-up and Promotion
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- Key Takeaway: The hosts reminded listeners about the upcoming Cincinnati show and Mio’s Pizzeria Pub event.
- Summary: The episode concluded with the hosts thanking the game participants and promoting their upcoming live show in Cincinnati. They also reminded listeners about the Mio’s Pizzeria Pub event and signed off until Monday.