Chicks in the Office

Best & Worst of Golden Globes + The Traitors S4 Already Has Us Hooked

January 12, 2026

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  • The hosts opened the episode of "Chicks in the Office" with a lengthy, emotional recap of the Philadelphia Eagles' playoff loss, heavily criticizing the offensive coaching staff. 
  • One host shared a detailed, negative experience with a 'West Village limo' ride involving sketchy stops and questionable driver behavior, while the other host discussed recent debilitating flare-ups from endometriosis. 
  • The initial segment praised Nikki Glazer's hosting of the Golden Globes, highlighting her roasting of Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan as particularly successful and tasteful moments. 
  • The hosts strongly criticized the Golden Globes announcers for mispronouncing names and found the in-between filler segments, including the DJ's music choices, to be cheesy and unnecessary. 
  • Mary Beth Barone's social media coverage of the Golden Globes was highly praised for being funny and well-prepared, contrasting sharply with the awkwardness of the main broadcast interviews, such as the 'Leighton Renaissance' question posed to Leighton Meester. 
  • The animated film *Tangled* (2010) was unexpectedly lauded as a fantastic, multi-layered movie that lived up to the hype, while the movie *People We Meet on Vacation* was deemed merely 'fine' and lacking emotional impact. 
  • The movie adaptation of Emily Henry's book, *People We Meet on Vacation*, suffered from a lack of chemistry and depth compared to the source material, leading to mixed reviews among listeners. 
  • The hosts are highly engaged with the early episodes of *The Traitors* US Season 4, particularly praising Boston Rob's performance as a Traitor despite initial skepticism, and expressing concern over Candace's overt gameplay. 
  • The animated film *Coco* elicited a strong emotional reaction from one host, who described it as a beautiful film that deals with themes of family and loss, earning it an 'A' grade. 
  • The hosts believe Rob R. benefits from 'pretty privilege' on *The Traitors US* due to the lack of other attractive, single men, despite his perceived awkwardness and silence. 
  • The hosts debate whether Rob R.'s quiet demeanor is a strategic game move or genuine awkwardness, noting he seems to understand the game better than some critics suggest. 
  • The hosts reviewed the Netflix limited series *His & Hers* starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson, giving it a 'C' grade due to a scattered story and unsatisfying ending. 

Segments

Eagles Playoff Loss Reaction
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(00:46:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The Eagles’ season ended due to coaching ineptitude, particularly the offensive coordinator Kevin Mathulla, despite the team possessing high talent and a strong defense.
  • Summary: The hosts expressed deep frustration over the Eagles losing to a poorly ranked defense, noting that the offense, despite being highly paid, performed elementary football. One host suggested the loss might force necessary coaching changes, as continued success might have excused the underlying issues. A missed extra point by kicker Jake Elliott was cited as a critical error that loomed large in the final score differential.
Playoff Team Preferences
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts are now rooting for the Bills and the Bears to advance in the NFL playoffs, with the latter choice motivated by potential company drama.
  • Summary: Having been eliminated, the hosts are now rooting for the Bills for the ’love of the game’ and the Bears for potential drama within their company’s betting pool. The Bears are positioned to face the Rams, which is seen as an advantage due to the Rams’ poor performance in cold weather, contrasting with Chicago’s home-field advantage.
Post-Game Handshake Controversy
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  • Key Takeaway: The perceived disrespectful handshake between Ben Johnson and Packers staff was dismissed as excitement following the Lions’ historic playoff comeback.
  • Summary: The hosts defended Lions coach Ben Johnson’s animated reaction after securing the team’s largest playoff comeback, viewing his excitement as warranted. They contrasted this with the perceived tendency of Eagles coach Nick Sirianni to engage in similar ‘dumb shit.’ The hosts also expressed hope that ownership would fire offensive coordinator Kevin Mathulla, as Sirianni’s effectiveness relies heavily on his coordinators.
Office NFL Pool Update
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  • Key Takeaway: One host is surprisingly in sixth place in the office’s NFL betting pool, which rewards both first and last place finishers to maintain engagement.
  • Summary: The host is participating in an office pool for the second year, noting that the structure rewards both the top and bottom performers financially. The host’s success is partly attributed to correctly picking the Patriots to win their game, a pick made in alignment with their father’s advice despite their personal rooting interest in the Eagles.
Endometriosis Flare-Up and Awareness
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  • Key Takeaway: A host experienced a severe endometriosis flare-up, leading to panic about the condition’s spread, but emphasized the positive trend of increased public awareness and medical listening.
  • Summary: The host detailed debilitating symptoms, including vomiting, and expressed frustration over the chronic nature of the condition, which last required surgery eight years ago. They noted that increased visibility from celebrities like Lily Reinhart is helping women get taken seriously by doctors, contrasting with their own experience where a doctor only listened due to their mother’s history with the disease. The host requested listeners refrain from sending scary medical advice while encouraging open discussion for awareness.
Weekend Recap and Limo Incident
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts shared weekend anecdotes, including one host and their partner falling victim to a notorious, sketchy West Village limo service.
  • Summary: The limo driver made multiple unscheduled stops, including one for a charger and another at a weed store, stopping in the middle of the street both times. The host was wary of drinking the complimentary champagne provided in the limo, though it was unopened. The weekend also included a nephew’s baptism and enjoying the entertaining Golden Globes ceremony.
Golden Globes Host and Roasts
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  • Key Takeaway: Nikki Glazer’s second time hosting the Golden Globes was deemed spectacular, with her roasting jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan being major highlights.
  • Summary: Glazer’s hosting was praised for being tasteful while still delivering sharp roasts, such as referencing DiCaprio’s dating history and Michael B. Jordan’s nickname ‘Nikki B. Jerkin.’ The research behind the jokes, including pulling a 1991 interview clip, was noted as exceptional. Adam Sandler and Martin Short were observed genuinely enjoying the monologue, which the hosts considered the highest compliment.
Podcast Award Segment Analysis
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  • Key Takeaway: The inclusion of the podcast category presentation at the Golden Globes, featuring Amy Poehler, perfectly satirized the often silly nature of podcast content.
  • Summary: The sketch parodying podcasts, which included a clip from the ‘Smartless’ podcast discussing favorite cookies, was deemed hysterical and relatable. The hosts were surprised the category was presented live on stage, but appreciated Amy Poehler’s joke about telling her mother to go back to watching football. The segment concluded with a shared sentiment that while podcasting can be mocked, it brings comfort to many listeners.
Golden Globes DJ Music Critique
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  • Key Takeaway: The DJ at the Golden Globes played inappropriate 2010s pop hits, leading to confusion over song choices during serious award moments.
  • Summary: The music played by the DJ during the Golden Globes was heavily criticized for being reminiscent of a Sweet 16 or Bar Mitzvah playlist. Specific songs like ‘We Found Love in a Hopeless Place’ and ‘24K Magic’ were noted as jarringly out of place. While some song choices, like Judd Apatow coming out to ‘Apatep,’ were considered intentionally funny, many others were deemed inexplicable.
Announcer Name Pronunciation Failures
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  • Key Takeaway: The Golden Globes announcers were deemed terrible for failing to correctly pronounce names like Judd Apatow, suggesting a lack of preparation for the role.
  • Summary: The hosts expressed strong dislike for the announcers, emphasizing that professionals in that role should meticulously study and practice the correct pronunciation of attendees’ names. The failure to pronounce names correctly, even after multiple attempts, was seen as unprofessional and cheesy. This segment highlighted the importance of basic preparation for high-profile presenting jobs.
Praise for Social Media Coverage
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  • Key Takeaway: Mary Beth Barone’s social media coverage of the Golden Globes was significantly funnier and better prepared than the main broadcast’s red carpet interviews.
  • Summary: Mary Beth Barone’s work on the Golden Globes social media clips was highlighted as fantastic, featuring good questions and genuinely funny moments. Her interaction with Dylan Efron, who seemed confused by the humor, was particularly entertaining. This suggests that the next generation of content creators is producing superior, more relevant coverage compared to traditional TV interviews.
Critique of Leighton Meester Interviews
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  • Key Takeaway: Interviewers frequently use the reductive term ‘Leighton Renaissance’ when speaking to Leighton Meester, causing her visible discomfort by implying she had disappeared from the industry.
  • Summary: The hosts found the framing of Leighton Meester’s recent success as a ‘renaissance’ to be poorly worded, suggesting it implies she is much older or had left acting entirely. They noted that Meester appears fed up with repetitive questions, such as those linking her current work back to her Gossip Girl character, Blair Waldorf. Better phrasing would focus on celebrating her current successful run of projects.
Best and Worst Red Carpet Looks
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  • Key Takeaway: Hudson Williams and Michael B. Jordan were standout men on the carpet, with Williams’ personality being a major draw, while Timothy Chalamet’s short hair and sweater-like outfit were criticized.
  • Summary: Tiana Taylor, Emma Stone, and Jennifer Lawrence were named among the best-dressed women, while Hudson Williams was praised for his look and funny personality, contrasting with his on-screen persona. Timothy Chalamet’s look was disliked, with the short hair making him appear older, though his partner Kylie Jenner looked gorgeous. Michael B. Jordan was singled out as stealing the show for the men.
Meta Moments and Presenter Gags
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  • Key Takeaway: The meta-casting of The Traitors stars (Dave Franco, Zoe Kravitz, Adam Scott) presenting awards to their own show’s winners was a highlight of the ceremony.
  • Summary: The appearance of the UFC wrestlers before Hudson and Connor was deemed a pointless, awkward Paramount Plus ad that served no narrative purpose. The hosts loved the meta moment where Seth Rogen won an award presented by his The Traitors co-stars, Zoe Kravitz and Dave Franco, and Adam Scott also presented an award for the show. Wanda Sykes’ joke about Bill Maher was also cited as a hilarious, well-received moment.
Film Award Snubs and Box Office Award Critique
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts felt that the song ‘Sinners’ was snubbed for Best Original Song by the highly successful K-Pop track ‘Golden,’ and they dislike the Box Office Achievement Award as a ‘participation trophy.’
  • Summary: The hosts expressed disappointment that the song from Sinners did not win Best Original Song, though they acknowledged the massive success of ‘Golden.’ They criticized the Box Office Achievement Award as feeling like a participation trophy, especially since Sinners was considered a superior film that wasn’t getting enough overall recognition. They noted that One Battle After Another seems to be the frontrunner for major categories like Best Picture.
Tangled Review and Live-Action Casting
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  • Key Takeaway: Tangled is a surprisingly deep, A-grade movie with excellent chemistry between Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, despite the hosts having missed it upon its 2010 release.
  • Summary: The hosts were shocked that Tangled was released in 2010, realizing they missed a movie that contained all necessary elements: romance, suspense, and heartwarming moments. They were particularly upset by the perceived betrayal when Flynn seemed to die, only to be saved by Rapunzel’s tear, leading to a passionate kiss. The casting for the upcoming live-action version, featuring Tegan Croft, is considered perfect due to her resemblance to Rapunzel.
People We Meet on Vacation Impressions
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  • Key Takeaway: The actress in People We Meet on Vacation, Emily Bader, was frequently compared to one of the hosts, and their shared appreciation for Neopets and UK music solidified a perceived similar energy.
  • Summary: Emily Bader received numerous comparisons to one of the hosts, though the host noted slight differences in coloring. The hosts bonded over Bader mentioning Neopets in an interview and her argument with co-star Tom Blythe over the band Busted versus the Jonas Brothers’ cover of ‘Year 3000.’ The movie itself was deemed ‘fine’ but failed to evoke strong emotions.
People We Meet on Vacation Review
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  • Key Takeaway: The male lead character in the People We Meet on Vacation movie adaptation lacked depth and yearning present in Emily Henry’s book.
  • Summary: The movie adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation was criticized because the male character felt boring and lacked the depth found in the book, making it difficult for one host to root for the couple. The book features more yearning and backstory, including details about the male lead’s mother’s death and Poppy’s pregnancy scare, which were cut for time. The initial portrayal of Poppy in the movie came across as rude rather than quirky due to an overemphasis on the car scene.
Book vs. Movie Adaptation Criticism
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  • Key Takeaway: The lack of chemistry and missing backstory elements in the People We Meet on Vacation movie led listeners to suggest it would have been better suited as a mini-series.
  • Summary: The film adaptation left out crucial relationship context, such as why the characters weren’t speaking and how close their families were, leading to questions about their bond. Specific book details, like a drunken makeout scene in Croatia (changed to Tuscany in the film), were omitted, causing disappointment for those familiar with the source material. The general consensus among some listeners was that the movie would have benefited significantly from being a TV show to properly develop the characters and plot.
Listener Reactions to Book/Movie
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  • Key Takeaway: Listener feedback on Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation was highly polarized, with some calling it her worst book while others enjoyed the movie adaptation.
  • Summary: One host disagreed with the negative assessment of the chemistry, noting that listener feedback was split, with many DMs calling the book the worst they had ever read. The host who enjoyed the movie stated that if she hadn’t read the book, she would have loved the film, suggesting that prior knowledge of the book negatively impacted the viewing experience for some. The book is considered cute by one host, but not her favorite Emily Henry work.
The Traitors US Season 4 Initial Thoughts
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  • Key Takeaway: Boston Rob immediately won over the hosts as a Traitor in The Traitors US Season 4, despite initial skepticism about his casting.
  • Summary: The hosts are fully invested in The Traitors US Season 4, with one host quickly jumping back on the ‘Rob train’ because he is a ‘snake charmer’ and his energy suits the show. Rob’s surprise reveal as a Traitor, which broke the show’s mold, was met with excitement from the other contestants like Candace and Renna. The casting of Rob is seen as a smart move by Peacock to drive viewership.
Candace and Rob/Renna Dynamic
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  • Key Takeaway: Candace’s overly obvious gameplay, particularly her frequent eulogies and the conga line incident, makes her a target for the Traitors Rob and Renna.
  • Summary: The host is nervous about Candace because her dramatic reactions, like performing a eulogy for every eliminated player, make her gameplay too apparent. Rob and Renna’s dynamic is highlighted as a potential winning duo, possibly leading to Candace’s elimination at a roundtable due to her conspicuous behavior. Social media activity suggests a potential falling out between Candace and the Rob/Renna alliance.
Secret Traitor Strategy Analysis
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  • Key Takeaway: The secret Traitor twist involving Donna Kelsey was perceived as a production play to attract viewers, but it failed because she was already a ’lone wolf’ and easily suspected.
  • Summary: There are rumors that the secret Traitor twist was a failure, with production perhaps expecting more from Donna Kelsey in that role, which is understandable given she was already isolated. Making a lone wolf the secret Traitor was considered an obvious move that made her an immediate target, similar to how Boston Rob was initially thought to be a bad Traitor choice but proved otherwise. The host prefers to believe production was not heavily involved in the outcome, despite the casting choice seeming strategic for viewership.
Colton Underwood’s Role and Past
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  • Key Takeaway: Colton Underwood’s current authentic presentation on The Traitors is complicated by his past behavior, specifically stalking Cassie, making viewers conflicted about supporting his journey.
  • Summary: The hosts acknowledge that Colton is playing the role of the ‘hot single straight guy’ archetype often cast on reality shows, but his past actions make it difficult to fully support his current rebrand. While viewers want to be happy for him being his authentic self on TV, his history of stalking creates a moral conflict. Colton’s early identification of Donna Kelsey as a Traitor made him seem overly cocky, though Rob later validated the difficulty in reading him.
Michael Rappaport’s Unpopular Presence
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  • Key Takeaway: Michael Rappaport’s loud and obnoxious behavior on The Traitors makes him a necessary, albeit frustrating, figure to hate-watch, contrasting with other reality personalities who often win over audiences.
  • Summary: Rappaport is characterized as a loudmouth with no redeeming qualities, unlike reality figures like Tom Sandoval who can win over viewers despite initial dislike. His past history of insulting Barstool fans while working there reinforces the hosts’ negative opinion of him. Having someone to actively dislike on a show is considered engaging, as frustration is an emotion that keeps viewers invested.
Stranger Things Season 5 Review
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  • Key Takeaway: The final season of Stranger Things was too long and suffered from pacing issues, earning a C- or D+ grade, despite one host admitting to being teary-eyed at the sentimental ending.
  • Summary: The season felt excessively long, and the Duffer Brothers admitted to starting filming without the finale written, suggesting they were ‘flying by the seat of their pants.’ The scene depicting a character coming out was deemed poorly integrated into the overall plot progression, jumping too quickly into battle mode. The ending, while emotionally satisfying for a ‘cheeseball’ like one host, is considered open to interpretation regarding a major character’s fate.
Coco Movie Emotional Impact
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  • Key Takeaway: The Pixar film Coco is a beautiful, visually stunning movie that powerfully explores themes of family, memory, and the importance of Día de Muertos, causing intense emotional reactions.
  • Summary: The film’s depiction of the mean grandmother smashing the guitar and the flashback of Hector singing ‘Remember Me’ caused one host to cry uncontrollably, even leading to a migraine afterward. The movie beautifully visualizes the concept of loved ones visiting from the afterlife, which one host found deeply moving and thought-provoking. The film is considered one of Pixar’s finest for its animation, color, and heartfelt message about family connection.
Rob R’s Awkward Charm
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  • Key Takeaway: Rob R.’s reserved behavior is perceived by some as awkwardness, while others believe he is intentionally playing a quiet, mysterious role.
  • Summary: Rob R. is described as someone who enters rooms, says nothing, and stares, leading some to label him a weirdo. The hosts suggest he might be leaning into this silence as a deliberate strategy for the game. Despite this, Monet expressed a desire for Rob R. to ’throw her around,’ indicating his appeal to some contestants.
Rob R’s Pretty Privilege
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  • Key Takeaway: Rob R. possesses ‘pretty privilege’ on The Traitors US because he and Stephen Coletti are among the few conventionally attractive, straight men on the show.
  • Summary: The hosts argue that Rob R. benefits from ‘pretty privilege’ largely due to the scarcity of attractive, single men like himself and Stephen Coletti. Older women contestants, like Rina and Candace, seem particularly drawn to him. This dynamic allows him to get away with behavior that might otherwise be scrutinized.
Rob R’s Game Awareness
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  • Key Takeaway: Rob R. demonstrates an understanding of The Traitors US game mechanics, evidenced by his reaction to Candace’s premature accusations.
  • Summary: One host suggests Rob R.’s reserved nature might be a tactic to avoid showing all his cards early in the competition. His reaction when Candace publicly named potential traitors, questioning why she would say that, shows he grasps the need for discretion. He was also observed playing chess with Rina, indicating active engagement.
Reviewing His & Hers Series
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  • Key Takeaway: The six-episode Netflix limited series His & Hers, starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson, received a ‘C’ grade due to a disjointed story and unsatisfying conclusion.
  • Summary: The series features two great actors, but the overall execution fell short of expectations. The narrative felt disorganized throughout its run. The ending was particularly disappointing, making the entire viewing experience feel strangely thrown together.
Wrap Up and TV Outlook
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts acknowledge the episode’s length (over two and a half hours) and express excitement for the upcoming TV season featuring Tommy Lyons and The Traitors.
  • Summary: The hosts noted the surprising length of the episode, exceeding two and a half hours, causing a physical reaction of eye twitching. They anticipate a strong few months for television viewing, highlighting the return of Tommy Lyons alongside the current season of The Traitors US. They conclude by signing off until Wednesday’s episode.