Chicks in the Office

Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet PDA, Pamela Anderson on Liam Neeson Romance + Bobby Berk Interview

December 12, 2025

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  • The hosts celebrated the success of their recent live holiday spectacular in Philadelphia, which featured Matt and Sam from Mount Joy, before discussing their general disorientation from the event's Tuesday timing. 
  • The hosts extensively discussed the recent public appearance of Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet at the 'Marty Supreme' premiere, focusing on their matching orange outfits and Timothée Chalamet's alleged method acting stunt of intentionally damaging his eyesight for the role. 
  • The hosts reviewed the news that Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala, themed 'Costume Art,' and detailed the short-lived, flirtatious relationship between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, which ended with Neeson allegedly ghosting Anderson after calling her his 'future Mrs. Neeson.' 
  • Pamela Anderson confirmed that her romance with Liam Neeson did not work out romantically, suggesting they are better as friends. 
  • Bobby Berk's new HGTV show, 'Junk or Jackpot,' created by John Cena, helps people overcome negative impacts from overwhelming collections by selling items to fund home renovations. 
  • Bobby Berk shared that his love for design began at age five when he disliked his all-red bedroom, and he started his successful online furniture business around 2005/2006. 
  • The hosts and guests played the 'Beat Ria & Fran' game, correctly identifying the poet Walt Whitman as the one quoted by Noah's dad to Allie in *The Notebook* and correctly naming *Dodgeball* and Vince Vaughn for the character Peter LaFleur. 
  • The guests, Claudia and Elizabeth, won the 200th game of 'Beat Ria & Fran' against Ria and Fran, securing shirts that state they beat the hosts. 
  • The final question of the game, concerning the chemical Elle Woods references in *Legally Blonde*, was correctly answered as ammonium thiglycolate after some initial mispronunciations. 

Segments

Philly Trip Recap & Holiday Show
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  • Key Takeaway: The Chicks in the Office holiday spectacular in Philadelphia was a success, featuring Mount Joy’s Matt and Sam.
  • Summary: The hosts confirmed their recent holiday spectacular in Philadelphia was spectacular and a great way to end the year’s live shows. They thanked attendees from all fall shows for making meeting the audience a highlight. They plan to resume live shows closer to the spring season.
Santa Story and Weekend Plans
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  • Key Takeaway: Marty served as Santa for the Philadelphia show after Trent was unavailable due to an Adidas event commitment.
  • Summary: The hosts recounted the story of Marty stepping in as Santa for their show, noting his enthusiastic performance despite being a ‘skinny Santa.’ They also joked about one friend leaving the event in a Santa suit, which apparently belonged to Matt. The hosts contrasted their busy upcoming weekend with Noah’s initial claim of having ‘zip’ planned.
Bra Strap and Movie Discussion
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  • Key Takeaway: A wardrobe malfunction involving a falling bra strap reminded the hosts of a key scene in the gymnastics movie Stick It.
  • Summary: The hosts briefly discussed the movie Stick It, noting the actress Haley Graham (Missy Peregrine) resembles Hillary Swank and that Jeff Bridges plays the coach. They referenced the iconic scene where the team pulls down their bra straps in defiance of a deduction, which Noah was encouraged to watch.
J. Kelly Movie Review
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  • Key Takeaway: The movie Jay Kelly received a ’lackluster review’ from one host, despite featuring strong actors like George Clooney and Billy Crudup.
  • Summary: One host admitted to having a lackluster review for Jay Kelly, though they still plan to watch it, contrasting with Clemmer’s reported hatred for the film. The premise was considered good, but the execution failed to maximize its potential with its talented cast.
Allergy Issues and Music Trivia
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  • Key Takeaway: One host is suffering from severe allergy symptoms, possibly due to dust from heating vents, leading to a discussion about the song ‘Changes.’
  • Summary: The host described feeling low-frequency energy, heavy, and itchy eyes, suspecting dust from apartment heating vents as the cause. This led to a tangent where the hosts identified the song ‘Changes’ as being by Black Sabbath, though one host initially confused it with Tupac’s song of the same name and the lyric ‘Turn the beat around.’
Diddy Documentary Realizations
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  • Key Takeaway: Eminem’s 2002 song ‘Fuel’ contained lyrics that explicitly alluded to the alleged criminal activities now detailed in the Diddy documentary.
  • Summary: The hosts realized they were largely unaware of Sean Combs’ extensive business and management involvement beyond his music career until watching the documentary. They noted Eminem and 50 Cent had seemingly warned about Diddy’s behavior years ago in ‘Fuel,’ referencing Biggie and Tupac’s deaths. The hosts expressed sympathy for Diddy’s former business partner, Kirk, for speaking out despite the danger.
Kylie and Timothée PDA at Premiere
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  • Key Takeaway: Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet made a coordinated public appearance in matching orange outfits at the ‘Marty Supreme’ premiere, quelling breakup rumors.
  • Summary: The couple’s coordinated look was celebrated by the hosts, who also referenced Kylie Jenner’s recent Wall Street Journal cover story. The hosts mocked Timothée Chalamet’s reported commitment to method acting by intentionally getting contacts to impair his vision for the role, contrasting this with simply wearing reading glasses.
Tate McRae Rolling Stone Cover
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  • Key Takeaway: Tate McRae is featured on the current Rolling Stone cover, prompting the hosts to humorously suggest photoshopping Kylie Jenner’s ‘Club Chalamet’ persona onto it.
  • Summary: The hosts reacted strongly to seeing Tate McRae’s Rolling Stone cover, joking about creating a parody magazine cover featuring Kylie Jenner. They noted that Timothée Chalamet seems overly eager to declare each new role his ‘best performance,’ unlike Leonardo DiCaprio.
Met Gala 2025 Co-Chairs Announced
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  • Key Takeaway: Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams are the co-chairs for the 2025 Met Gala, which will feature the theme ‘Costume Art’ and debut in the Met’s new Condonas galleries.
  • Summary: The theme ‘Costume Art’ will explore the relationship between clothing and the body, organized into thematic body types. This will be Beyoncé’s first Met Gala appearance in a decade, last attending in 2016. The co-chairs are responsible for setting the event’s tone, planning elements like the guest list, and embodying the theme on the red carpet.
Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson Romance
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  • Key Takeaway: Liam Neeson briefly dated Pamela Anderson after filming Naked Gun, even introducing her as his ‘future Mrs. Neeson’ during a week-long intimate stay, before ghosting her.
  • Summary: Pamela Anderson confirmed a short romantic involvement with Liam Neeson that occurred after filming wrapped, during which he chased a bear away from his window. She described their connection as ‘Nancy Myers-esque’ but stated they are better as friends now, despite Neeson’s early declaration of her being his future wife.
Pamela Anderson Romance Update
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  • Key Takeaway: Pamela Anderson confirmed her romance with Liam Neeson ended because the romantic connection was not quite there.
  • Summary: The hosts reference Pamela Anderson’s comments regarding her brief romance with Liam Neeson, noting that she provided an answer when asked about the relationship status. They conclude that while they had an intimate cabin weekend, the romance ultimately did not work out, suggesting they are better suited as friends. The hosts appreciate Anderson’s honesty in sharing the details of the situation.
Bobby Berk Interview Introduction
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  • Key Takeaway: Bobby Berk was introduced as a guest following a recap of the Pamela Anderson news segment.
  • Summary: Bobby Berk, interior designer and television personality, was welcomed to the Chicks in the Office podcast. The hosts recalled meeting him two years prior at a Taylor and Taylor Lawton foundation gala. They expressed excitement to discuss his busy schedule, particularly his new show, ‘Junk or Jackpot.’
Junk or Jackpot Show Details
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  • Key Takeaway: ‘Junk or Jackpot’ involves Bobby Berk helping people whose collections have negatively taken over their lives by selling items to fund home renovations.
  • Summary: The show was pitched by John Cena after discussing his own collections and those of his fans, leading to Berk hosting on HGTV. The premise focuses on collections that once brought joy but now negatively affect the owners’ lives, sometimes causing relationship issues like a partner moving out due to lack of space. The process includes expert valuation, emotional decision-making, and using the resulting funds for renovation.
Collection’s Impact on Life
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  • Key Takeaway: Collections reach a breaking point when they negatively affect relationships, prevent social visits, or cause anxiety, often stemming from underlying reasons like childhood trauma.
  • Summary: The hosts explored the tipping point where collecting shifts from passion to a negative toll, noting that friends might stop visiting cluttered homes. Berk shared an example of a couple whose massive collection, amassed because they thought they could never have children, became an issue after they unexpectedly had a son. He emphasized that every collector has a reason for their accumulation, whether it is enjoying their wealth or dealing with past trauma.
Craziest Collection & Design Philosophy
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  • Key Takeaway: One extreme collection involved fashion archives that took over a client’s entire home, leading to relationship strain until a dedicated personal space was created.
  • Summary: A collector’s fashion archive, which she rented out for business (including to celebrities like Chapel Roan), had consumed every room, causing her new girlfriend to question their living situation. Berk helped establish a work-life balance by converting a three-car garage into a lounge reserved strictly for personal time, free of work items. Berk, being a Virgo, believes organizing the space is the crucial first step in design, often negating the need to buy new items.
Post-Show Follow-Up Strategy
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  • Key Takeaway: Bobby Berk ensures collectors develop healthy future habits by having them list sold items to prove they won’t miss them and advising them to treat collections like a rotating art gallery.
  • Summary: Berk explained that he makes clients list sold items a week later to demonstrate that letting go was not as hard as anticipated, reinforcing that he never made them sell items that meant the most. He taught them to rotate items in and out of storage quarterly, similar to an art gallery, to keep things special and provide new stories for guests. This strategy aims to instill healthy boundaries for future collecting habits.
Bobby Berk’s Design Origins
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  • Key Takeaway: Bobby Berk moved to NYC at 21 with little money and built his design career starting as one of the first online furniture retailers in the US around 2005/2006.
  • Summary: Berk left home at 15 and moved to New York City by 21, having to figure things out quickly. His realization about design’s impact came around age five when he replaced his red bedding with blue because it made him feel better. After working retail for furniture companies, he launched his own online store after another company folded, eventually expanding to physical stores and then television.
Queer Eye Audition Process
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  • Key Takeaway: Berk almost missed the opportunity to audition for Queer Eye because he initially prioritized a planned trip to Spain over the multi-day audition process.
  • Summary: Berk was approached by producers via his publicist to audition for Queer Eye, which he almost skipped for a trip to Spain. The audition involved a cocktail mixer, speed dating sessions with executives, and extensive chemistry testing over two days. He and Jonathan Van Ness were the last two remaining in the main audition room, with the final decision being left ‘in God’s hands.’
Leaving Queer Eye
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  • Key Takeaway: Berk felt it was time to leave Queer Eye after its eighth season (plus the Japan season) because the cast was tired and he believed the show should end on a high note.
  • Summary: The decision to leave Queer Eye was difficult, but Berk felt the show had a great run and it was best to stop while everything was still going well. He noted that the group had completed eight seasons, including a season filmed in Japan. Ending on a high note leaves the door open for potential future specials, unlike shows that unravel before concluding.
Travels and Future Plans
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  • Key Takeaway: Bobby Berk enjoys traveling with his husband of 22 years, favoring the vibrant energy of Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, where he dreams of opening hotels.
  • Summary: Berk’s favorite aspect of traveling is the uninterrupted time spent with his husband, who is originally from Vietnam, a country they frequently visit. They are considering moving to Vietnam, which Berk finds highly entrepreneurial and energetic, contrasting with the slower pace of Portugal, where they also spend part-time. Berk is incorporating health and wellness inspiration from his travels into his short-term rental properties in Palm Desert, including building a 10-bedroom holistic wellness center.
Budget Design Advice
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  • Key Takeaway: When designing on a budget, invest money in high-use items like a good mattress and sofa, and start the design process by selecting one favorite piece to build the room around.
  • Summary: The most important pieces to invest in are those that receive the most use and wear and tear, specifically a good mattress and a quality sofa. For those overwhelmed by starting a design project, Berk advises finding one piece they truly love and building the rest of the room’s coordination around that anchor item. He currently favors the Mid-Century design style for its clean lines, use of wood, and incorporation of subtle color.
Social Media Handle Acquisition
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  • Key Takeaway: Bobby Berk successfully acquired the highly coveted single-word Instagram handle ‘@Bobby’ by simply requesting it from Instagram, as the previous user was not actively using it.
  • Summary: Berk explained that he was able to secure the simple handle ‘@Bobby’ because the previous account holder was dormant, unlike other desirable handles he requested that were actively in use. He noted that while TikTok and Instagram granted him the single name, Twitter did not at the time. Having such a simple handle makes him easy to find online.
Beat Ria & Fran Game 200 Start
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  • Key Takeaway: The 200th installment of the ‘Beat Ria & Fran’ trivia game featured cousins Claudia and Elizabeth as contestants, with the initial tie-breaker based on guessing the Rotten Tomatoes score for ‘The Proposal.’
  • Summary: The milestone 200th game of ‘Beat Ria & Fran’ welcomed cousins Claudia and Elizabeth. The rules dictate that a wrong answer allows the opposing team to steal the point, and the first question was preceded by a movie guessing tie-breaker. The hosts noted that their recent live holiday trivia in Philly resulted in only one correct answer collectively between the two teams.
Beat Ria & Fran Game Wrap
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  • Key Takeaway: The name Enid was correctly identified after initial guesses of Ingrid proved incorrect.
  • Summary: The game segment resumed after a time-out, focusing on correctly spelling and pronouncing a name. The correct spelling for the name in question was determined to be E-N-I-D. One participant noted hearing the correct pronunciation on an older episode of Chicks in the Office.
Notebook Poet Question
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  • Key Takeaway: Walt Whitman is the poet Noah’s dad quotes to Allie in The Notebook.
  • Summary: The 13th question asked which poet Noah’s dad quotes to Allie in The Notebook. Initial guesses included Edgar Allan Poe, but the correct answer was Walt Whitman. Edgar Allan Poe was confirmed to be a poet known for works like ‘The Raven’.
Dodgeball Character Identification
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  • Key Takeaway: Peter LaFleur, from the movie Dodgeball, is played by actor Vince Vaughn.
  • Summary: Question 14 required naming the movie and actor for the character Peter LaFleur. The correct movie was identified as Dodgeball, and the actor playing him is Vince Vaughn. The confusion arose partly due to recent news about The Hunger Games casting.
Legally Blonde Chemistry Question
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  • Key Takeaway: Elle Woods uses knowledge of ammonium thiglycolate in Legally Blonde to expose the killer.
  • Summary: The final question asked which hair care chemistry chemical Elle Woods references in the courtroom in Legally Blonde. The correct chemical compound is ammonium thiglycolate, commonly used in perms. Claudia and Elizabeth correctly answered this final question, securing their victory in the 200th game.
Episode Conclusion and Ads
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  • Key Takeaway: The episode concluded with well wishes for the weekend and promotion of sponsor deals for Aldi and LifeLock.
  • Summary: The hosts wrapped up the episode, congratulating the winners of the game and thanking listeners. They encouraged listeners to stay warm over the weekend. Advertisements promoted 40% off the first Aldi order via Uber Eats and identity theft protection services from LifeLock.