Chicks in the Office

Harry Styles New Album! Tell Me Lies Recap + Spencer House 'Wrigley' Interview

January 16, 2026

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  • The hosts announced that Harry Styles is releasing a new 12-track album titled "Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally" on March 6th, which generated significant excitement despite one host's cautious optimism following past album releases. 
  • The hosts discussed the alternate, rejected ending for *Marty Supreme* where Kevin O'Leary's character was turned into a vampire, an idea O'Leary himself supported as fitting punishment for his character's actions. 
  • The *Chicks in the Office* tour tickets went on sale at Noon Eastern time, and the hosts apologized to Canadian listeners, explaining that alcohol-related regulations are the main obstacle preventing them from scheduling shows in Canada. 
  • Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade appear to have rekindled their on-again, off-again relationship after being spotted together in New York City, including having dinner with Jacob's parents. 
  • Pete Davidson is launching a new video podcast titled 'The Pete Davidson Show' on Netflix, sparking a discussion about the evolving definition of 'podcast' to include video talk shows filmed in non-traditional settings. 
  • The first three episodes of Season 3 of 'Tell Me Lies' have been released, highlighting the extreme toxicity of the character Stephen DeMarco and the complex, morally gray actions of Lucy, which the hosts find frustrating yet compelling. 
  • Spencer House found Wrigley's involvement in providing the substance that led to Drew's death to be the most shocking moment for his character in the early seasons of ‘Tell Me Lies’. 
  • Spencer House prefers the trajectory of hope for Wrigley in Season 3 of ‘Tell Me Lies’ compared to the spiral of the first two seasons. 
  • Spencer House's acting journey began in high school after being a 'troublemaker kid,' leading to conservatory training in Cincinnati before moving to New York to pursue acting, where his first major gig was the Netflix show ‘The Society’. 

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Sponsor Read: Talkspace
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  • Key Takeaway: Talkspace offers immediate access to licensed online therapists via messaging, video, audio, or chat, accepting most insurance with an average copay of $15.
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Weekend Plans and Tour Tickets
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  • Key Takeaway: The Chicks in the Office tour tickets went on sale Friday at Noon Eastern time, and the hosts apologized to Canadian fans regarding current tour limitations due to alcohol sponsorship regulations.
  • Summary: The hosts promoted the on-sale of their tour tickets, urging listeners to check immediately if they were listening Friday morning. They explained that logistical challenges, primarily concerning alcohol regulations for sponsors, prevent them from scheduling shows in Canada currently. They expressed a strong desire to include Canada in future tours.
Noah’s Broadway Review
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  • Key Takeaway: Noah reviewed The Book of Mormon favorably for its humor and production quality, despite not being a typical musical enthusiast, rating it above an 8 out of 10.
  • Summary: Noah saw The Book of Mormon from the third row and found it very funny, noting that the production has been updated since its initial run. While he felt some songs were too long for his taste as a non-musical fan, he was impressed by the performers and overall production value. He ultimately rated the experience above an 8, though he could not definitively grade it against plays like Glengarry Glen Ross.
Harry Styles New Album Announcement
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  • Key Takeaway: Harry Styles announced his new 12-track album, Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally, set for release on March 6th, featuring a disco-inspired theme suggested by the title and album art.
  • Summary: Harry Styles confirmed his first album in four years via Instagram, revealing the wordy title and a potential disco ball theme. The host expressed extreme excitement but is tempering expectations to avoid disappointment, referencing a previous experience with Harry’s House not meeting Fine Line’s standard. The title suggests a focus on romance (‘Kiss All the Time’) with occasional disco elements.
Marty Supreme Alternate Ending
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  • Key Takeaway: Director Josh Safdie revealed an alternate ending for Marty Supreme where Kevin O’Leary’s character is bitten by a vampire Timothée Chalamet, an ending A24 rejected as too ‘sick’.
  • Summary: The original alternate ending involved Kevin O’Leary’s character being turned into a vampire by Mr. Wonderful (Timothée Chalamet) after achieving material success but failing to pursue his true passion. O’Leary supported this ending as the right punishment for his character’s selfishness, contrasting with the final version where Marty achieves a ‘kumbaya’ ending. A24 questioned the ending, and the directors ultimately scrapped it, avoiding a bizarre vampire twist following the success of Sinners.
Euphoria Season Three Trailer
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  • Key Takeaway: The Euphoria Season Three trailer confirms a five-year time jump, placing characters post-high school, and reveals Sidney Sweeney’s character, Cassie, is engaged to Nate Jacobs, while Rosalia joins the cast.
  • Summary: Season three will skip five years, moving the characters out of the high school setting, with Lexi working as an assistant to Sharon Stone’s character. The trailer showed Cassie and Nate engaged, and Rue is in debt to a drug dealer in Mexico. The hosts expressed concern over Cassie’s storyline potentially becoming unoriginal, mirroring real-life stereotypes of Sidney Sweeney.
Jacob Elordi & Olivia Jade Reunion
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  • Key Takeaway: Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade were spotted reuniting in New York City after their alleged split following the Frankenstein premiere, including having dinner with Jacob’s parents.
  • Summary: The couple was seen leaving Cafe Clooney after dinner, suggesting they are back together despite previous reports claiming they were ‘fully over.’ The hosts noted their relationship is characterized by constantly being ‘on and off’ for years. The sighting occurred after a Frankenstein Q&A event at SVA Theaters, which the speaker almost attended.
Pete Davidson Netflix Podcast Launch
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  • Key Takeaway: Pete Davidson is launching ‘The Pete Davidson Show,’ a weekly video podcast filmed in his garage, premiering on Netflix on January 30th.
  • Summary: The hosts debated whether this format should be called a ‘podcast’ or a ’talk show,’ noting that ‘podcast’ has become a broad term encompassing video content. This launch contrasts with traditional audio-first podcasts, as it starts directly on a streaming platform. The show promises candid, no-hold-barred conversations with Davidson’s friends.
Alix Earle YouTube Series Launch
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  • Key Takeaway: Alix Earle launched a new monthly YouTube series called ‘Get Real With Me,’ which elevates her GRWM TikToks into full-fledged interview conversations.
  • Summary: The series will stream on YouTube and video podcast platforms, with Jake Shane as the first guest. The hosts observed a trend of celebrities and content creators launching interview-style shows, often using unique sets to differentiate them from standard talk shows. The hosts expressed skepticism about the saturation of interview formats in the current media landscape.
Real Housewives Ultimate Road Trip Cast
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  • Key Takeaway: The cast for ‘The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip: Roaring 20th’ (working title) has been revealed, featuring seven iconic OGs traveling across franchise locations.
  • Summary: The core cast includes Vicki Gunvalson (OC), Luann de Lesseps (NYC), Portia Williams (Atlanta), Teresa Giudice (NJ), Kyle Richards (BH), Giselle Bryant (Potomac), and Lisa Barlow (SLC). The trip will visit stops in Orange County, Beverly Hills, Atlanta, Miami, and New York City, and Nene Leakes is confirmed to appear during the Atlanta stop, signaling an olive branch with Bravo.
‘Tell Me Lies’ Season 3 Recap
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  • Key Takeaway: The first three episodes of ‘Tell Me Lies’ Season 3 confirm Stephen DeMarco’s escalating evil, particularly through manipulative video recording, while Lucy continues to make terrible decisions, such as sleeping with Brie’s boyfriend.
  • Summary: The hosts expressed intense frustration with Stephen’s character, noting he is the most evil character they have seen, even worse than Dan Scott from One Tree Hill. The audience feels conflicted rooting for Pippa and Diana while knowing Pippa is cheating on Wrigley, who is currently in a terrible place. The revelation that the show creator’s husband is the actor who plays Oliver adds an incestuous layer to the cast relationships.
Spencer House Interview: Casting & Process
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  • Key Takeaway: Spencer House revealed his audition process for Tell Me Lies took nearly eight months, involving frustrating feedback that he wasn’t ‘big enough’ or lacked sufficient social media presence.
  • Summary: House prefers to internalize scripts by pacing and thinking rather than writing things down, a process his father questioned as not looking like ‘work.’ He admitted to scanning new scripts quickly to check for potentially uncomfortable sexual scenes, which he has done less of since the beginning of the series. He was surprised to learn how large the show’s following is on TikTok, which he briefly explored before deleting the app.
Actor’s Script Concerns
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  • Key Takeaway: Actors often scan new scripts primarily to check for unexpected or uncomfortable sexual content.
  • Summary: The actor admitted to quickly scanning new scripts to ensure he was not required to perform unusual sexual acts. He noted that in a show like ‘Tell Me Lies’, such scenes are a possibility, referencing a specific plot point involving Lucy wearing the same underwear with two different men. He contrasted this with his own scenes, noting that if he has to take his pants off, he is actually taking them off.
Wrigley’s Shocking Moments
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  • Key Takeaway: Wrigley giving Drew the substance that caused his overdose was the most surprising moment for Spencer House to play.
  • Summary: The actor identified Wrigley’s role in providing the fatal substance to Drew as the most shocking plot point he had to portray. This event directly impacts Wrigley’s mindset in the first three episodes of Season 3 as he returns to school among the same friends. The hosts questioned if the friend group should break up after such a loss, but acknowledged that would end the show.
Euphoria S3 Plot Point
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  • Key Takeaway: A key event in ‘Tell Me Lies’ Season 3, Episode 3 involves Stephen filming Lucy admitting to an assault.
  • Summary: The conversation briefly referenced a major plot point from ‘Tell Me Lies’ Season 3, Episode 3 where Stephen films Lucy admitting to an assault she previously denied. Another significant moment mentioned was Wrigley and Bree using drugs and falling asleep on a bus bench. The actor expressed relief that his character’s arc shifts toward a ’trajectory of hope’ in Season 3 after spiraling in the first two seasons.
Show Timeline Puzzling
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  • Key Takeaway: Actors in ‘Tell Me Lies’ are aware of the future events leading up to major milestones like the wedding, unlike the viewers who must puzzle the gaps.
  • Summary: The show’s timeline jumps between college years and later events, such as Evan and Bree getting married in 2015, leaving viewers to guess what happened in between. The actors, however, know the narrative that leads to these future decisions because they are aware of the season’s planned story arcs. This knowledge allows them to understand the context for their characters’ actions.
Actor’s Origin Story
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  • Key Takeaway: Spencer House found acting in a high school play after being a ’troublemaker kid’ and trained for four years in conservatory, focusing heavily on Shakespeare.
  • Summary: The actor channeled his energy from being a ’troublemaker kid’ into acting after participating in a high school play. He subsequently attended a four-year conservatory program where he focused extensively on Shakespeare. After training, he moved to New York City around 2016, initially traveling via a cheap ‘China bus’ and securing an agent through a showcase performance.
Early NYC Living Conditions
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  • Key Takeaway: Both hosts and Spencer House shared difficult, classic New York City early living experiences, including tiny apartments and problematic Craigslist roommates.
  • Summary: One host lived in a tiny West Village apartment and later shared a space with a psychic cat owner found on Craigslist. Spencer House also had a negative Craigslist roommate experience in the Bronx characterized by cockroach infestations and the roommate having severe night terrors. This shared experience highlights a common rite of passage for young people moving to New York.
The Society Cancellation
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  • Key Takeaway: The cancellation of ‘The Society’ after one season was a major disappointment, despite fan campaigns to save it, due to the ensemble cast moving on during the pandemic.
  • Summary: ‘The Society’ was the actor’s first gig that allowed him to stop working other jobs, and he considers it a fantastic show that deserved continuation. Fans launched a massive ‘#saveTheSociety’ campaign, but the show was canceled during COVID-19. The ensemble cast structure made it impossible to reunite the actors for a proper conclusion once they had secured other projects.
Tell Me Lies Season Evolution
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  • Key Takeaway: Spencer House initially expected ‘Tell Me Lies’ to be canceled after Season 1, feeling the show only found its footing and deeper character exploration in Season 2.
  • Summary: The actor admitted he thought the show would be canceled after the first season, believing it did not find its footing until Season 2. Season 1 was heavily tied to the source book, whereas Season 2 allowed the creators to build out the world and explore deeper character backgrounds. The hosts agreed that Season 2 significantly improved the intensity and character development.
Dream Role Preference
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  • Key Takeaway: Spencer House’s current dream genre is comedy, exemplified by his positive experience shooting a pilot for a ‘Young Frankenstein’ sequel where he played Igor.
  • Summary: The actor expressed a strong desire to pursue comedy roles, citing the fun atmosphere on set while filming a pilot for a sequel to ‘Young Frankenstein’. He enjoyed working with comedic talent like Zach Elephant Nikis on that project. He concluded that in acting, dream roles are often recognized only when they appear, leaving him open to any genre moving forward.
Beat Ria & Fran Game 203
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  • Key Takeaway: Ria and Fran secured their first win of 2020 in Game 203 against Christy and Janae with a final score of 7-2.
  • Summary: The trivia game featured 15 questions, with the first point determined by guessing the Rotten Tomatoes score for the movie ‘Eternity’ (which was 77). Key correct answers for the winning team included the actress who played Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) and the year Beyonce headlined Coachella (2018). The final question, which secured the win, involved the code word ‘Lemon Jelly Belly’ from ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’.