Chicks in the Office

Selena Gomez Reacts to Hailey Bieber's Alleged Shady Comments + Academy Museum Gala Roundup

October 20, 2025

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  • The hosts discussed their recent weekend, which included a fun but ultimately hangover-inducing dinner where they were mistakenly celebrated for an anniversary, and a frustrating experience with a chirping fire alarm. 
  • The hosts are preparing for the start of their tour, beginning in DC with Caitlin Bristow as a guest, and encouraged attendees to wear costumes for the upcoming Chicago show. 
  • Hailey Bieber's Wall Street Journal interview comments about not feeling competitive with people she is 'not inspired by' sparked immediate backlash and a direct, though quickly deleted, response from Selena Gomez on Instagram regarding relevance versus intelligence. 
  • The hosts discussed public speculation regarding the strained relationship between Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa, who donated a kidney to Gomez, noting that the public feels entitled to know the details of their friendship breakup. 
  • The hosts analyzed the controversy surrounding an interviewer being stopped by a publicist from asking Hailey Bieber about Rare Beauty in comparison to Rhode, suggesting the question was unnecessarily directed. 
  • The conversation shifted to the Academy Museum Gala, highlighting fashion standouts like Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, and Kaia Gerber, while noting Kim Kardashian's face-covering look felt derivative of Kanye West's style. 
  • The hosts provided detailed reviews and ratings for several recently watched shows, including a documentary about a famous figure (receiving an A-), *Gen V* (B), *The Murdaugh Murders* on Hulu (B+), *The Naked Gun* reboot (B+), and *Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story* (C+ overall due to graphic nature despite strong acting). 
  • Charlie Hunnam's performance in *Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story* was highly praised as phenomenal and unrecognizable, though the graphic nature of the show made it uncomfortable to watch for one host. 
  • The finale of *Task* was highly recommended as one of the better shows of the year, with the host enjoying it more than *Mayor of East Town*. 

Segments

Weekend Recap and Tour Announcements
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  • Key Takeaway: The Chicks in the Office Fall Tour kicks off in DC with a Wednesday meet-and-greet and a Thursday show featuring guest Caitlin Bristow.
  • Summary: The hosts announced their upcoming tour, starting in Washington D.C. on Thursday, preceded by a free meet-and-greet on Wednesday at Franklin Hall. They confirmed that the Chicago show next week will have a Halloween theme, encouraging attendees to wear costumes and bring signs. Tickets for the DC show are still available.
Weekend Hangover and Dinner Story
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts experienced severe hangovers after consuming multiple mixed liquors, including lemon drop shots, following a Friday night dinner celebration.
  • Summary: One host blamed the other two for a severe hangover experienced on Saturday morning, attributing it to mixing too many types of alcohol. The Friday dinner, intended as a casual gathering, turned into an unexpected six-month anniversary celebration for one couple, complete with champagne and dessert from the restaurant. The evening ended early as planned social outings with other groups were canceled, leading to the trio staying in the lounge downstairs instead.
Punctuality and Fire Alarm Woes
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  • Key Takeaway: One host admitted that being late is her worst character trait, which was exemplified by a recent incident where she had to run back inside for her jewelry after leaving for dinner.
  • Summary: The hosts discussed the difficulty of being on time, with one admitting she lives in a ‘delusional land’ regarding preparation time. This lateness was compounded by forgetting to put her wedding rings back on after the gym, causing a delay after she had already entered the Uber. The weekend was further complicated by a persistent, low-battery chirping fire alarm that kept them awake Saturday night, even after changing the batteries.
Post-Travel Fatigue and True Crime Binge
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts are suffering from post-travel fatigue, and one made the ‘psychotic move’ of falling asleep while watching the true crime series ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ on Netflix.
  • Summary: One host felt permanently tired, attributing it to travel recovery from Singapore, while the other watched Adam Lambert’s American Idol performances to counteract the spooky feeling of the season. The true crime watcher woke up terrified after falling asleep with the show still playing, having watched multiple episodes in the dark. The contrast in their Friday night activities—one watching intense true crime, the other watching classic musical performances—was noted as extreme.
Skims Product Endorsement
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts highly recommend Skims bras, particularly the Fits Everybody t-shirt bra, and encourage listeners to mention the podcast when purchasing.
  • Summary: Both hosts use Skims bras daily, favoring the comfort and fit of the Fits Everybody t-shirt bra. One host recently purchased the unlined scoop bra for a sexier option. Listeners are instructed to select ‘podcasts’ in the post-purchase survey and choose ‘Chicks in the Office’ to support the show.
Dog Halloween Block Party
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  • Key Takeaway: A dog Halloween block party featured a costume contest judged by producers of the Beetlejuice musical, with creative costumes like a family dressed as Ring Pops.
  • Summary: One host attended a dog block party on 54th Street that included a costume contest, noting that the producers of the Beetlejuice musical were judges. Costumes included a dog dressed as Winifred Sanderson and a family whose dog was a ‘ring pup’ to match their Ring Pop outfits. The event also facilitated adoptions, and one host’s dog, Olive, enjoyed making friends, possibly including a potential boyfriend.
Social Media Trend: Childhood Dinner Exclusion
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  • Key Takeaway: A viral TikTok trend revealed that some people were intentionally left in a friend’s room and starved while the host family ate dinner, a concept foreign to the hosts.
  • Summary: The hosts were shocked by a recurring social media story where children were left alone in a room during dinner time at a friend’s house without being fed. The hosts, particularly due to Italian upbringing, stated they would always ask parents if a guest could stay for dinner. They questioned the parents’ motives for leaving a child unfed and unacknowledged during a mealtime.
Dancing with the Stars Song Picks
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  • Key Takeaway: Fans and pros are heavily invested in Wicked-themed song choices for Dancing with the Stars, leading to disappointment over missed opportunities like Alex Earl not getting ‘Popular’ and Jordan not getting ‘Defying Gravity’.
  • Summary: The hosts agreed that Alex Earl dancing to anything other than ‘Popular’ was a major miss, despite her receiving a good song choice. Robert and Whitney performing a jazz routine to ‘Dancing Through Life’ is highly anticipated, and John M. Chu will guest judge. The intense fan investment this season has turned song selection into a source of online drama and accusations of favoritism.
Hailey Bieber/Selena Gomez Drama Escalation
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  • Key Takeaway: Hailey Bieber’s comment that she is only competitive with herself and ’not inspired by’ others was interpreted as a direct shade toward Selena Gomez, prompting a swift, pointed response from Gomez about ‘relevance, not intelligence.’
  • Summary: The Wall Street Journal interview with Hailey Bieber was framed to suggest a rivalry with Rare Beauty, leading to her controversial quote about inspiration. Selena Gomez responded on an Instagram story with the line, ‘It’s all about relevance, not intelligence,’ which was quickly deleted but widely circulated. The incident reignited fan wars, with both sides using the quotes against the other, and the hosts noted the publicists should have prevented Bieber’s poor answer.
Selena Gomez/Francia Kidney Fallout
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  • Key Takeaway: The public feels entitled to know the details of Selena Gomez’s friendship breakup with Francia Raisa due to the kidney donation.
  • Summary: Listeners learned that social media commentary suggests Selena Gomez is quick to address issues involving Hailey Bieber but silent on Francia Raisa not attending her wedding, despite Raisa donating a kidney. The hosts acknowledged that the situation is likely layered and deeper than the public knows. They noted that the gravity of the kidney donation makes the friendship fallout a major topic of public interest.
Bombas Ad Read
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  • Key Takeaway: Bombas offers comfortable apparel made from premium materials like merino wool and supports charity by donating one item for every item purchased.
  • Summary: Bombas products, including socks, slippers, tees, and underwear, are crafted from comfortable materials suitable for cozy season. The brand operates on a ‘buy one, give one’ model, having donated over 150 million items to those experiencing homelessness. Customers can receive 20% off their first purchase using the code ‘chicks’ at bombas.com/slash chicks.
Hailey Bieber Interview Controversy
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  • Key Takeaway: The interviewer’s question to Hailey Bieber comparing Rhode to Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty was stopped by a publicist, leading to speculation about the intent behind the comparison.
  • Summary: The hosts found the interviewer’s question about comparing Rode and Rare Beauty unnecessary, noting that the interviewer claimed the brands sit next to each other at Sephora as justification. The interviewer was reportedly stopped before Bieber could answer, though Bieber’s team allegedly mentioned ‘Rare’ out loud, prompting the publicist’s intervention. The hosts suggested Hailey Bieber should have responded by emphasizing the availability of options in the beauty market.
Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian Speculation
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  • Key Takeaway: Blac Chyna publicly referred to Rob Kardashian as ‘her person’ and expressed a desire to expand their family, despite their history of legal battles.
  • Summary: Speculation arose after Blac Chyna posted a photo tagging Rob Kardashian with a caption suggesting eternal love, followed by her calling him ‘my person’ in an interview. The hosts acknowledged the significant history, including Blac Chyna suing the Kardashian family for defamation. They concluded that the family might be willing to forgive past legal issues if Rob’s happiness is involved, similar to how Kim Kardashian remains close with Tristan Thompson.
Academy Museum Gala Roundup
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  • Key Takeaway: The Academy Museum Gala honored Penelope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, Bowen Yang, and Walter Salas, with attendees showcasing diverse fashion trends.
  • Summary: Standout looks included Grace Van Patten and Jackson White, and Hailey Bieber wore a notably different dress than her usual style. Kim Kardashian’s face-covering attire was deemed unoriginal and too similar to Kanye West’s style, while Kaia Gerber’s white dress was praised as gorgeous and bridal. The event serves as a key fundraiser, having raised $11 million last year to support the museum’s exhibitions and programming.
Weekly Watch Report: Movies & TV
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(01:15:08)
  • Key Takeaway: The new ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ film received poor reviews (36% on Rotten Tomatoes), but the hosts enjoyed it as a fun, spooky October watch.
  • Summary: The hosts rated the new ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ a B, advising listeners to ignore the negative online reviews if they seek an easy Halloween movie. They noted that Matt correctly guessed the movie’s twist early on, surprising the host. The ‘Black Rabbit’ series was rated a B+ for its first five episodes, with the host anticipating an A or A- once the final episodes are viewed.
Weekly Watch Report: TV Ratings
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  • Key Takeaway: ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ first season is a solid A, while the recent episodes of ‘Love Is Blind’ earned a B+ due to uncomfortable drama.
  • Summary: The hosts re-watched the first season of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ and rated it a solid A, praising its humor. ‘Love Is Blind’ episodes received a B+ rating for the ongoing drama and uncomfortable situations leading up to the weddings. The ‘Dancing with the Stars’ dedication episode was rated an A because no one was sent home, which was deemed appropriate given the emotional nature of the night.
Weekly Watch Report: More TV/Film
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  • Key Takeaway: ‘Chad Powers’ is a highly enjoyable, comfort-funny show that should be released all at once rather than weekly.
  • Summary: The first two episodes of ‘Chad Powers’ were rated a B, described as a funny, comfortable show similar in vibe to ‘Ted Lasso.’ The hosts expressed extreme excitement for Glenn Powell hosting SNL with musical guest Olivia Dean on November 15th. The series ‘The Girlfriend’ concluded with a good, bound-to-happen ending, earning an A- overall.
Weekly Watch Report: Final Reviews
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  • Key Takeaway: ‘One Battle After Another’ is an A-rated film featuring fantastic performances from Leo and Bonisio del Toro, though it was slightly too long.
  • Summary: The movie ‘One Battle After Another’ was highly praised, with the daughter’s performance potentially earning an Oscar campaign for Best Actress. AMC’s nacho experience was ruined by lukewarm cheese and a change to a less desirable, gluten-free chip brand. The Charlie Sheen documentary was rated an A-, making the host a fan of Sheen’s current level-headed demeanor despite his past.
Review of Unnamed Documentary
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  • Key Takeaway: The documentary subject came off as level-headed despite a crazy life, earning a grade of A-.
  • Summary: The subject of the documentary was perceived as very likable and level-headed. The host was surprised to learn about the subject’s friendships with Sean Penn and Nicholas Cage growing up. Nicholas Cage was noted as the only person not interviewed in the documentary.
Charlie Sheen Quote Recall
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  • Key Takeaway: A memorable quote regarding the Hawaiian Tropic bikini contest from a Charlie Sheen context is still frequently quoted.
  • Summary: The hosts recalled a specific quote related to Charlie Sheen being unable to attend the Hawaiian Tropic bikini contest. This quote is still referenced by the hosts. The segment briefly touched upon the absence of the Two and a Half Men kid in the documentary being discussed.
Review of Gen V and Hulu Show
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  • Key Takeaway: Gen V is a fun and great show for fans of The Boys, earning a B, while the new Hulu show The Murdaugh Murders is very good (B+).
  • Summary: One host watched the latest episode of Gen V, rating it a B, and recommended it for fans of The Boys. The other host started The Murdaugh Murders on Hulu, noting it has a ton of great actors and is very good so far, despite the weekly release schedule being annoying.
Review of The Naked Gun Reboot
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  • Key Takeaway: The new The Naked Gun movie is ridiculous and funny, with Liam Neeson’s performance in a new light being a highlight, earning a B+.
  • Summary: The new The Naked Gun movie, available on Paramount, was described as very funny and ridiculous. The host disagreed with suggestions that Steve Martin should have starred instead, finding Liam Neeson’s performance enjoyable. Both Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson were thought to be really good in the film.
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Review
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  • Key Takeaway: Charlie Hunnam’s performance in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story was phenomenal and unrecognizable, but the show’s graphic nature led to a low overall rating of C+.
  • Summary: One host finished the eight-episode series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and found Charlie Hunnam’s performance incredibly impressive and transformative. However, the show was so graphic and uncomfortable that the host actively skimmed parts and would not return to it, resulting in a C+ overall grade. The show incorporated elements similar to the discontinued Netflix series Mindhunter.
Task Finale Review
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  • Key Takeaway: The finale of Task wrapped up very well, making it one of the better shows this year, and it is not as similar to Mayor of East Town as some comparisons suggest.
  • Summary: The host watched the finale of Task last night and thought they wrapped it up very well, highly recommending it as one of the better shows this year. The show is often compared to Mayor of East Town, but the storyline is not that similar. The host actually enjoyed Task more than Mayor of East Town.
Podcast Wrap Up and Tour Reminder
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts concluded the episode by reminding listeners about upcoming tour dates, specifically mentioning the DC stop.
  • Summary: The episode concluded by thanking listeners for watching and listening. A reminder was given for fans to get their signs for the upcoming tour stops. The hosts expressed excitement for seeing listeners in DC and confirmed the next episode would air on Wednesday.