Chicks in the Office

Jonathan Bailey Is Rightfully 'Sexiest Man Alive' + DWTS Needs a 4th Judge

November 5, 2025

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  • The hosts are highly frustrated with the ongoing YouTube TV/ESPN dispute, which is preventing them from watching sports and recorded shows like Jeopardy. 
  • The hosts celebrated Jonathan Bailey being named People's Sexiest Man Alive, noting it is a fantastic choice and the first time an openly gay man has received the title on the 40th anniversary edition. 
  • The hosts discussed the recent news that Sophie Turner and Chris Martin are allegedly dating, viewing it as a significant manifestation given Sophie Turner's past expressed admiration for him. 
  • The intense fan edits circulating on TikTok are significantly amplifying the perceived attractiveness and current buzz surrounding Joe Jonas, especially following his separation from Sophie Turner. 
  • The hosts and callers extensively discussed the varied and often arbitrary categories in *People* Magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' reader polls, noting that many categories seem created specifically to include certain celebrities. 
  • A caller expressed concern over Carrie Ann Inaba's inconsistent scoring on *Dancing with the Stars* and suggested the show should reinstate a fourth judge, similar to the late Len Goodman, to ensure fairness and consistency. 

Segments

YouTube TV Service Outage
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(00:00:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The YouTube TV service disruption has caused listeners to lose access to recorded content and live sports, including Monday Night Football.
  • Summary: The ongoing dispute between YouTube TV and content providers has resulted in the loss of channels like ESPN, meaning recorded shows and live sports are inaccessible. One host noted that all recorded episodes of Jeopardy were lost due to the service interruption. Viewers are frustrated as they are locked out of content they already pay for, forcing them to use alternative services like Disney Plus for shows like Dancing with the Stars.
Family Health Issues
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(00:07:08)
  • Key Takeaway: Both hosts and their family members experienced simultaneous, acute gastrointestinal issues, potentially linked to food consumed the previous day.
  • Summary: One host experienced tummy issues on Monday night, which coincided with her daughter also having an upset stomach and an accident. The potential source of the illness was debated between a Greek chicken soup and tuna eaten for lunch. The other host’s partner, Joe, was also suffering from severe soreness, possibly delayed onset muscle soreness from a workout.
Nephew’s Intelligence and Family Anecdotes
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(00:11:43)
  • Key Takeaway: One host’s young nephew, Luca, exhibits advanced cognitive skills for his age, including recognizing letters and counting.
  • Summary: The host spent time with her nephews, noting that two-year-old Luca is exceptionally smart, able to read capital and lowercase letters and count objects. She shared a sweet anecdote where Luca mimicked her and her sister saying ‘Gonna miss you’ to Matt, indicating he absorbs and repeats everything he hears. Another young cousin referred to the host as ‘Matt’s wife,’ which the host found endearing.
Truly Seltzer Tour Meet and Greets
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  • Key Takeaway: The Chicks in the Office tour is featuring Truly Hard Seltzer meet-and-greets in cities like Milwaukee, D.C., and Chicago, with an upcoming event in Cincinnati.
  • Summary: The podcast promotes the ongoing tour meet-and-greets sponsored by Truly, highlighting the fun atmosphere created by fans drinking Truly together. The hosts are promoting the limited-time Celebration Pack, which includes flavors like Peach Party and Triseco style. Fans can find local Truly products using the Truly Finder tool on the Truly Hard Seltzer website.
Upcoming Travel Schedule
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(00:15:46)
  • Key Takeaway: The host has an extremely busy travel schedule involving Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas for BravoCon within one week.
  • Summary: The host is heading to Cincinnati for a Truly event, followed by traveling to Los Angeles until Thursday. She will then fly to Las Vegas for BravoCon while working with a hair brand before returning to LA for a wedding on Saturday. Coincidentally, her husband, Matt, will also be filming in LA the following week.
Early Christmas Spirit
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(00:17:25)
  • Key Takeaway: Both hosts are embracing the early start to the Christmas season, evidenced by seeing holiday decorations and switching to festive coffee cups.
  • Summary: The host noted that The Grove in LA is already decorated for Christmas, and she is ready to switch from her Halloween coffee cup to her Christmas one. She mentioned walking by Pete’s Tavern, which was already decked out, indicating a general readiness for the holiday spirit this year. The host also successfully made delicious homemade almond milk, which she is enjoying with her coffee.
Fashion Evolution and Flats
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(00:20:11)
  • Key Takeaway: The host overcame her insecurity about wearing ballerina flats, finding them the perfect middle ground between casual sneakers and formal heels.
  • Summary: The host admitted past insecurity about wearing flats due to her height, preferring sneakers or heels, but embraced these specific chic flats with gold detailing. She wore them daily on tour and received compliments, leading her to realize they fill a necessary gap in her wardrobe. She plans to buy more pairs in different colors as gifts for her mother and sister who were envious.
Closet Cleanout and Age-Appropriate Style
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(00:25:00)
  • Key Takeaway: Both hosts are actively purging their closets of overly young or brightly colored clothing items as they transition into a more mature style phase.
  • Summary: The hosts agreed on the difficulty of finding clothing that is neither too business casual nor too revealing, preferring items right down the middle. One host decided to discard neon-colored crop tops, keeping only neutral versions of similar styles. The other host similarly removed bright, neon colors from her wardrobe, feeling those days are behind her.
Jonathan Bailey Sexiest Man Alive
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  • Key Takeaway: Jonathan Bailey was announced as People’s Sexiest Man Alive, marking the first time an openly gay man has received the honor on the magazine’s 40th anniversary issue.
  • Summary: The choice of Jonathan Bailey was overwhelmingly positive, with listeners having heavily rooted for him alongside Glenn Powell. The hosts praised his career choices, including his loyalty to Bridgerton and his work in theater and film like Wicked. His charming demeanor during press tours, especially alongside co-star Jeff Goldblum, was highlighted.
Wicked Movie Anticipation
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(00:37:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts are highly emotional about the upcoming release of Wicked for Good and are actively avoiding seeing it in 3D to prevent headaches.
  • Summary: One host admitted to crying while listening to the Broadway recording of ‘For Good’ in anticipation of the film. She secured tickets for the official release day screening but initially considered an earlier 3D screening, which she ultimately rejected due to a strong aversion to 3D movies. The other host confirmed she will also wait for the standard viewing to avoid a headache.
Dating Terminology Debate
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(00:42:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts expressed confusion and frustration over modern dating terminology, particularly the distinction between being ’exclusive’ and being ‘boyfriend and girlfriend.’
  • Summary: The conversation about Sophie Turner and Chris Martin dating led to a debate over what constitutes ‘dating’ versus ‘seeing each other.’ The hosts find the modern trend of being ‘official’ but not yet ‘boyfriend and girlfriend’ nonsensical. They assert that exclusivity should automatically equate to being in a defined relationship status.
Jonas Brothers TikTok Edits
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(00:47:08)
  • Key Takeaway: Fan-made TikTok edits are making the Jonas Brothers, particularly Joe and Nick, appear significantly hotter and cooler.
  • Summary: The hosts noted that fan edits using specific music and effects are highly effective at enhancing the perceived appeal of the Jonas Brothers. They agreed that while the brothers are already considered attractive, the edits amplify this effect. One host mentioned seeing a video featuring both Joe and Nick Jonas set to a specific song.
47 Brand Advertisement
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  • Key Takeaway: 47 brand offers quality, stylish gear for all major sports leagues, including hats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts.
  • Summary: The speaker endorsed 47 hats as their go-to for studio recordings and completing outfits, noting they carry gear for the NFL, NHL, NBA, and NCAA. The brand focuses on quality and style beyond just game day wear. Listeners can use code CITO for 20% off at shop47brand.com.
Joe Jonas’s Concert Energy
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(00:51:17)
  • Key Takeaway: Videos suggest Joe Jonas is actively scanning and making eye contact with the entire crowd during his performances.
  • Summary: The hosts observed videos indicating Joe Jonas is looking around and making intense eye contact with concert attendees, which fans interpret as personal attention. This perceived availability, especially now that he is single, is believed to be very good for the Jonas Brothers’ ticket sales. This energy is causing fans to believe they have a chance with him if they lock eyes.
Halloween Costume Backlash
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(00:53:39)
  • Key Takeaway: Kendall Jenner faced backlash for sexualizing her Jesse (Toy Story) Halloween costume, highlighting a trend of sexy versions of character costumes.
  • Summary: The discussion touched upon the controversy surrounding Kendall Jenner’s Jesse costume, which some deemed inappropriate for sexualizing a children’s character. The hosts pointed out that most Halloween costumes often feature a ‘sexy version’ of the original character, citing examples like sexy Ariel or Mrs. Claus.
People’s Sexiest Categories
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  • Key Takeaway: People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ issue now includes numerous niche reader-voted categories, such as ‘Sexiest Green Flag Fictional Character’ (won by Conrad Fisher) and ‘Sexiest Game Show Host’ (won by Jimmy Fallon).
  • Summary: The hosts reviewed several highly specific and sometimes absurd categories from the reader’s choice poll, noting that categories are often created to ensure more people make the list. They highlighted that the Basement Yard won ‘Sexiest Podcasters’ over established names like Seth Meyers. The magazine’s female counterpart is titled ‘World’s Most Beautiful,’ not ‘Sexiest Woman Alive.’
Voicemail: Celebrity Fan Control
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  • Key Takeaway: A caller suggested celebrities should actively tell their overly zealous fanbases to stop feuding online, though the hosts noted this often backfires.
  • Summary: The first Pop Corner voicemail argued that artists like Selena Gomez or Taylor Swift should instruct their fans to stop feuding and ’touch grass.’ The hosts agreed in principle but acknowledged that celebrities rarely take this route because controlling fan behavior on the internet is nearly impossible and often results in backlash.
Voicemail: Chicago Live Show Incident
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(01:06:33)
  • Key Takeaway: A listener who attended the Chicago live show was hit by a descending parking garage barrier handle, validating Rhea’s prior negative experience.
  • Summary: A listener from Chicago recounted being whacked by a parking garage handle immediately after leaving the Chicks in the Office live show. This incident confirmed Rhea’s previous complaint about the aggressive nature of these poles. The hosts emphasized the need for listeners to be cautious around these ‘devilish poles.’
Voicemail: Dax & Kristen Anniversary Post
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(01:08:16)
  • Key Takeaway: The backlash against Kristen Bell’s anniversary post for Dax Shepard was largely seen by callers as an overreaction, given the couple’s established history of dark, cheeky humor.
  • Summary: A caller defended Kristen Bell’s anniversary post, stating it aligns with the couple’s known bizarre and dark sense of humor throughout their marriage. The hosts agreed that while they wouldn’t write a similar post, it wasn’t worthy of cancellation or apology. The incident caused old clips of Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell to resurface on TikTok.
Acorns Investment Ad Read
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(01:13:09)
  • Key Takeaway: Acorns makes investing easy by rounding up purchases to the nearest dollar to invest spare change, offering a $20 bonus for new sign-ups.
  • Summary: Acorns allows users to start investing quickly, even with spare change from rounded-up purchases, which the host likened to ‘responsible Girl Math.’ The platform provides a potential growth view and allows users to adjust investment frequency. New users receive a $20 bonus investment upon signing up via the provided link.
Voicemail: DWTS Carrie Ann Inaba Scoring
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  • Key Takeaway: Carrie Ann Inaba’s scoring on Dancing with the Stars is criticized for being inconsistent with her feedback and potentially biased, leading to a call for a fourth, stricter judge.
  • Summary: A caller noted that Carrie Ann Inaba’s scores often do not align with her feedback, contrasting her with the consistent and fair judging of the late Len Goodman. The hosts agreed that the table lacks a strict judge who upholds ballroom standards, suggesting a fourth judge could restore credibility. They noted Inaba sometimes judges dancers with prior experience more harshly.