Chicks in the Office

Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ Documentary, ‘TLOAS’ Album Review + Love Is Blind S9 Recap

October 13, 2025

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  • The hosts, Rhea and Fran, returned from a trip to Singapore sponsored by the Singapore Board of Tourism to celebrate Noah completing his '30 before 30' list, which involved visiting a new country. 
  • The Singapore trip featured numerous memorable activities, including visiting the world's first night safari, a comprehensive food tour at hawker centers, a bar crawl featuring a Top 50 bar, and an interactive performance-based dinner at a venue called Absurdities. 
  • Rhea experienced a startling incident where she was hit on the head by a faulty parking garage entry pole while walking to a highly anticipated 7-Eleven to try Asian snacks, leading to a brief but dramatic reaction. 
  • The hosts recounted their trip to Singapore, detailing visits to the Art Science Museum and Marina Bay Sands, while one host humorously addressed social media confusion over a cross-body bag being mistaken for a pregnancy announcement. 
  • The hosts thoroughly enjoyed Taylor Swift's album *The Life of a Showgirl*, noting that repeated listens solidified their love for it, despite initial mixed feelings from some fans regarding its lighter tone compared to *The Tortured Poets Department*. 
  • The hosts expressed frustration with Instagram's algorithm, noting that their posts, including a viral-worthy pug video, were not appearing in feeds, leading to low engagement. 
  • The hosts strongly criticized Austin Butler's performance in the movie *Caught Stealing*, specifically finding his portrayal of a massive San Francisco Giants fan unbelievable and distracting. 
  • The Victoria Beckham documentary was highly impactful for the hosts, leading to emotional reactions regarding the media's scrutiny of women's appearances and body image. 
  • The discussion on *Love Is Blind* Season 9 revealed significant viewer frustration with several contestants' behavior, particularly Jordan's bizarre chicken-blender smoothie and Joe's immaturity while drunk. 
  • The hosts provided detailed movie reviews for several films watched during their travel, including giving 'Materialists' an 'F' grade due to a lack of chemistry and being incredibly average. 
  • The hosts promoted Bombas products, highlighting their comfort, materials, and charitable 'one purchased equals one donated' model, offering listeners a discount code. 
  • The hosts concluded the episode by promoting their upcoming tour dates and signing off before the outro music began. 

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Podcast Welcome and Trip Recap Intro
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(00:00:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts returned from a week off following a trip to Singapore sponsored by the Singapore Board of Tourism.
  • Summary: The episode opens with the hosts returning from a week off, apologizing for their absence. They confirm they were in Singapore as part of an invitation from the Singapore Board of Tourism. The hosts mention they have a packed episode covering the trip, Taylor Swift news, and the Weekly Watch Report.
Noah’s 30 Before 30 Completion
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  • Key Takeaway: Noah successfully completed his ‘30 before 30’ list by visiting Singapore, marking the final item on his list before his birthday.
  • Summary: The trip to Singapore was specifically to fulfill the final item on Noah’s ‘30 before 30’ list, which required visiting a country he had never been to before. Noah expressed satisfaction in completing the list, noting that friends had doubted he would achieve it. The country celebrated his upcoming birthday extensively throughout their visit.
Singapore Airlines Business Class Flight
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  • Key Takeaway: The 19-hour flight to Singapore in business class on Singapore Airlines was highly enjoyable due to exceptional service and amenities.
  • Summary: The flight duration was approximately 18.5 to 19 hours, and the experience was significantly enhanced by being upgraded to business class. The service was described as phenomenal, with flight attendants attending to their needs constantly, including providing Noah with numerous sodas. The in-flight entertainment, including live TV for football, helped the time pass quickly.
Night Safari Experience
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  • Key Takeaway: The first activity in Singapore was visiting the world’s first night safari at the Singapore Zoo, where they fed rhinos and elephants.
  • Summary: Immediately after landing, the group visited the night safari, which was noted as the first of its kind globally. They had the unique experience of feeding rhinos and elephants, which surprised some followers who questioned if rhinos could be fed so closely. The nighttime setting made the experience more peaceful and allowed them to see the animals when they were naturally active.
Hawker Center Food Tour
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  • Key Takeaway: A guided food tour through hawker centers, Chinatown, and Little India provided deep insight into Singapore’s Michelin-recognized street food culture.
  • Summary: The second day involved a food tour led by a passionate guide named Eldrick, covering markets in Chinatown and Little India. The hawker centers contained hundreds of stalls, some holding Michelin star recognition, offering delicious and overwhelming food options. The hosts struggled with being quizzed on the food ingredients, especially while hungry, and Rhea had a memorable moment guessing ‘cheese’ incorrectly.
Bar Crawl and Jigger and Pony Visit
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  • Key Takeaway: The bar crawl included a visit to Jigger and Pony, a bar ranked in the world’s top 50, and concluded with making a signature Singaporean gin drink.
  • Summary: The bar crawl, guided by Jasmine, took them to unique spots like Native, known for in-house creations, and Jigger and Pony, which recently ranked highly on the World’s 50 Best Bars list. They ended the night by making the signature Singaporean gin drink, learning about the local gin from the bar owner and a gin creator. The bar owner recognized Rhea from her ‘Surviving Barcelona’ content and treated them to champagne.
Spa Day: Sauna and Cold Plunge
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  • Key Takeaway: The group tried contrast therapy for the first time, involving an infrared sauna followed by a cold plunge, which Rhea found invigorating.
  • Summary: The spa day included an infrared sauna session followed by a cold plunge, which was a first-time experience for the group. Rhea loved the feeling of the cold plunge, describing it as making her feel awake and proving the mind-over-matter aspect of enduring the cold. Both hosts also enjoyed their first-ever massages during this relaxing part of the trip.
Pug Cafe Visit
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea visited a pug cafe, which she discovered on a previous night tour, where she was mistakenly called ‘Marissa’ by the owner.
  • Summary: Rhea visited the pug cafe, which she learned was only the second of its kind in the world, where guests play with pugs for an hour. The owner, who has ten pugs and three Dalmatians, had a unique interactive session where he had the pugs ‘attack’ guests holding a special treat. Rhea was called ‘Marissa’ throughout her visit by the owner, who was very knowledgeable about the pug cafe concept.
Gardens by the Bay Light Show
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  • Key Takeaway: Gardens by the Bay featured interactive domes, including a Jurassic Park exhibit, and a nighttime light show with a soundtrack exclusively featuring songs about the moon.
  • Summary: The Art Science Museum visit included the stunning Gardens by the Bay attraction, featuring the Flower Dome (with a Switzerland exhibit) and the Cloud Forest Dome (with a Jurassic Park exhibit). The highlight was the nighttime light show on the Supertrees, which featured a curated soundtrack composed entirely of songs related to the moon, such as ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ and ‘Moon River’.
Abercrombie Ad Read
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  • Key Takeaway: Abercrombie is promoting its new Sunday Sets collection, AF Essentials, and YPB activewear, offering listeners an exclusive discount code.
  • Summary: Abercrombie’s new Sunday Sets collection is highlighted for its comfort and mix-and-match potential, with Rhea wearing one set. The AF Essentials collection includes the viral hoodie, and the YPB activewear line is praised for being comfortable for workouts. Listeners can use the code AFCHICKS for an extra 15% off almost everything during the sale period.
Dinner at Marina Bay Sands
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  • Key Takeaway: The group dined at CÉ LA VI in the Marina Bay Sands hotel, famous from ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ while experiencing a thunderstorm.
  • Summary: Dinner took place at CÉ LA VI in the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel, recognizable from the movie ‘Crazy Rich Asians.’ They enjoyed beautiful views while a thunderstorm provided a dramatic backdrop with visible lightning strikes. The hosts noted that people seemed to be watching their table, possibly due to the organized nature of their excursions.
Rhea Hit by Parking Pole Incident
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea was struck on the head by a descending parking garage entry pole while walking alone to a 7-Eleven, causing immediate shock and dizziness.
  • Summary: Rhea separated from the group to visit a 7-Eleven, a long-desired activity due to the reputation of Asian convenience stores, when she was hit by the pole. She was initially confused and profusely sweating, unable to immediately articulate what happened to Fran and Noah. The pole was later confirmed to be faulty, and while she was rattled and dizzy, she avoided serious injury to her nose.
Singapore Sidecars Tour
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  • Key Takeaway: Riding vintage sidecars through the city streets was one of the trip’s highlights, occurring shortly after Rhea’s head injury.
  • Summary: The sidecar tour involved riding in vintage sidecars with helmets through the city streets, offering a blast of an experience. The timing was notable as it followed Rhea’s parking pole incident, leading to social media comments questioning the quick transition between events. The tour guide shared celebrity anecdotes, including Drew Barrymore having ridden in the same yellow sidecar.
Singapore Museum Visit Recap
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  • Key Takeaway: The Art Science Museum in Singapore featured an interactive crystal universe room that caused social media confusion.
  • Summary: The hosts visited the interactive Art Science Museum in Singapore, highlighting a crystal universe room. One host posted a video from this room where a cross-body bag was mistaken by followers for a pregnancy announcement. The host confirmed she was clearly wearing a bag and not pregnant.
Instagram Algorithm Frustration
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts are experiencing significant issues with Instagram’s feed not displaying friends’ posts chronologically, leading to missed content.
  • Summary: The hosts complained that Instagram is not showing posts in chronological order, causing them to miss content from friends, even when checking their feed. One host noted that an advertisement received more views than a highly entertaining video of her pug. This lack of visibility is a widespread problem affecting many creators.
Marina Bay Sands & Airport Experience
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  • Key Takeaway: Singapore’s Changi Airport, connected to The Jewel mall, is considered the world’s nicest airport with six levels of attractions.
  • Summary: After lunch at Marina Bay Sands, where they saw the world’s longest infinity pool, the hosts detailed their extensive time at the airport. Changi Airport is described as an event itself, featuring The Jewel, a massive mall complex with endless stores and a water vortex. The departure process was noted as incredibly smooth, involving minimal interaction with staff.
Pop Mart & Collectible Culture
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts were heavily influenced by consumerism at Singapore’s Pop Mart, engaging in box shaking and returning to buy more blind boxes.
  • Summary: The hosts visited a Pop Mart, noting the intense culture of shaking boxes to guess the contents of blind-box collectibles like Skull Pandas. One host bought a box for her daughter, Gia, and then returned for more after seeing others excitedly grab new releases. They were so engrossed that they opened their purchases immediately, even at dinner, demonstrating the addictive nature of the unboxing experience.
TLOAS Album Deep Dive
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts love The Life of a Showgirl, finding it fun and reminiscent of 1989, and appreciated Taylor Swift’s interviews explaining the satirical lyrics.
  • Summary: After a week of listening, the hosts confirmed they both love The Life of a Showgirl, noting songs like ‘Father Figure’ and ‘Wishlist’ grew on them significantly. They appreciated Taylor Swift’s explanation that some lyrics were meant to be sarcastic or satirical, which helped fans appreciate the album’s fun, less serious tone. The hosts believe the album reflects her current happy mindset, contrasting with the darker themes of her previous work.
Eras Tour Documentary & Film News
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  • Key Takeaway: Taylor Swift announced a six-part Eras Tour docuseries and a concert film releasing on Disney Plus starting December 12th.
  • Summary: Taylor Swift announced that the Eras Tour six-part docuseries will premiere on Disney Plus, with the first two episodes dropping on December 12th. This release will include a full concert movie capturing the final show, featuring the Tortured Poets section. The hosts are excited to see behind-the-scenes footage, including practice clips with Travis Kelce.
Kat Stickler and John Mayer Rumors
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  • Key Takeaway: Rumors surfaced that TikToker Kat Stickler, who recently posted about a boyfriend, was seen dating John Mayer, a pairing described as fascinating and confusing.
  • Summary: The hosts expressed confusion over reports linking Kat Stickler and John Mayer, especially since Stickler posted about a boyfriend only a month prior. Confirmation that the man in the photo had John Mayer’s distinct tattoos was provided by Noah. The pairing is considered fascinating due to the perceived difference in their public personas and online engagement styles.
RHOP Wendy and Eddie Fraud Arrests
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  • Key Takeaway: Wendy and Eddie Osefo of The Real Housewives of Potomac were arrested on multiple counts of fraud for allegedly faking a burglary and returning stolen items.
  • Summary: Wendy Osefo faces 16 fraud charges and her husband Eddie faces 18 charges for allegedly falsely reporting a home burglary involving over $200,000 in stolen goods. Detectives found evidence that the couple returned approximately $20,000 of the alleged stolen items to stores. Andy Cohen expressed sadness over the situation, hoping the charges turn out to be nothing.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Yacht PDA
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  • Key Takeaway: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were photographed kissing passionately on Katy Perry’s yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara.
  • Summary: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau, who were first linked in July, were seen embracing and cuddling on a yacht, confirming their relationship status after a period of quiet. The photos, obtained via deep zoom paparazzi shots, showed the couple engaging in PDA. Both parties have declined to comment on the sighting.
Diane Keaton Passing
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  • Key Takeaway: Actress Diane Keaton passed away at age 79, prompting tributes highlighting her iconic film career and mentorship, such as her early support for Reese Witherspoon.
  • Summary: The news of Diane Keaton’s passing at 79 was shared, leading to many sharing fond memories of her iconic roles in films like Something’s Gotta Give and Because I Said So. Reese Witherspoon shared a story about Keaton casting her in an early film, recognizing her talent immediately. Al Pacino later shared that his biggest regret was not marrying Keaton, who reportedly never desired marriage.
Dolly Parton Health Scare
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  • Key Takeaway: Dolly Parton’s sister caused a brief panic by suggesting Dolly was sick due to a cold.
  • Summary: A brief scare regarding Dolly Parton’s health occurred when her sister mentioned she had a cold. Dolly later released a video to clarify her condition. The hosts noted the immediate panic caused by the initial statement.
Sponsor Read: 47 Brand
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(01:42:08)
  • Key Takeaway: Listeners can use code CITO for 20% off purchases at 47brand.com, which sells quality, stylish gear for NFL, NHL, NBA, and NCAA.
  • Summary: The hosts promoted 47 brand hats and apparel, highlighting their quality and style suitable for everyday wear, not just game days. They specifically mentioned their Eagles hat collection. The discount code CITO offers 20% off any purchase.
Review of ‘Caught Stealing’
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  • Key Takeaway: The movie Caught Stealing, starring Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz, was confusing, and Butler’s role as a major Giants fan was deemed unbelievable.
  • Summary: The hosts expressed confusion over their feelings about the film, noting that Austin Butler was unconvincing as a devoted San Francisco Giants fan. They felt the baseball pun in the title was irrelevant to the main plot. The movie received a B grade overall.
Review of ‘Chad Powers’
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  • Key Takeaway: The Hulu show Chad Powers, created by and starring Glenn Powell, was rated B+ and features Mark Sanchez’s wife, Perry Matfeld, as the coach’s daughter.
  • Summary: The Glenn Powell show Chad Powers was enjoyed by the hosts, who appreciated its humor and brewing romance subplot. Perry Matfeld, Mark Sanchez’s wife, plays the coach’s daughter, and the hosts anticipate a romance involving her character. The show received a B+ rating.
Victoria Beckham Documentary Review
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  • Key Takeaway: The Victoria Beckham documentary provided insight into the severe impact of media scrutiny on her self-perception, leading her to restrict her diet since the 90s.
  • Summary: The documentary was highly praised, earning an A grade, for showing how media criticism affected Victoria Beckham’s self-image, causing her to avoid chocolate for decades. The hosts were moved by footage showing her past as a theater kid and her struggles with body image comments (being called ‘porky posh’ or ‘skinny posh’). David and Victoria Beckham’s supportive dynamic was also highlighted.
Sean Penn Performance Review
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  • Key Takeaway: Sean Penn’s performance in an unnamed project was incredibly weird but ultimately a great job, earning an A rating.
  • Summary: Sean Penn was noted as quite the character who stole the show. His performance was described as incredibly weird but excellent. This segment concluded with an A grade for his part.
Crazy Rich Agents Review
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  • Key Takeaway: Crazy Rich Agents was deemed a funnier-than-expected rom-com, perfect for watching on the way to Singapore, earning a B.
  • Summary: The movie Crazy Rich Agents was watched for the first time on the plane to Singapore. It was considered funnier than anticipated and the perfect movie for that trip. The host defined their definition of a rom-com by this film, giving it a B grade.
Materialists Movie Critique
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  • Key Takeaway: Materialists was rated an F because it was incredibly average with zero chemistry among the cast, making it not worth watching.
  • Summary: Materialists was called the worst movie ever and worse than expected, despite prior warnings from the hosts. The film lacked any shocking performances or interesting elements, feeling incredibly average. The lack of push, pull, or chemistry led to a definitive F grade.
Bombas Cozy Season Promotion
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(02:36:35)
  • Key Takeaway: Bombas offers comfortable fall apparel like socks, slippers, and tees made from premium materials, with every purchase resulting in a donation to someone experiencing homelessness.
  • Summary: With fall and cozy season starting, Bombas apparel is recommended for comfort using materials like merino wool or classic rag wool. The brand guarantees satisfaction and donates one item for every item purchased, totaling over 150 million donated items so far. Listeners can use code ‘chicks’ for 20% off their first purchase at bombas.com/slash chicks.
Companion AI Thriller Review
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  • Key Takeaway: Companion, starring Jack Quaid as a man dating an AI robot, is a scary, entertaining thriller that goes downhill fast, earning a B.
  • Summary: Companion is a recent thriller/horror movie about a man dating an AI robot, a premise deemed scary because it seems plausible soon. The movie was entertaining and quick to watch, receiving a B grade. The AI theme makes these types of movies particularly unsettling.
Pirates of the Caribbean Re-watch
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  • Key Takeaway: The first Pirates of the Caribbean movie held up extremely well upon re-watching, earning an A grade.
  • Summary: The first Pirates of the Caribbean movie was re-watched on the plane and rated an A. The host noted that the movie was just as good as the first time watching it, possibly since childhood. Orlando Bloom’s performance in the franchise was noted as the only one the host recalled seeing him in, besides Lord of the Rings.
The Ballad of Willis Island Review
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  • Key Takeaway: The Ballad of Willis Island, a music-centered comedy/heartwarming film starring Tom Basdin and Carey Mulligan, is a solid, quick watch with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, earning a B.
  • Summary: This new movie centers on a lottery winner who invites his favorite artist to his island for a private concert. Carey Mulligan appears as his former love interest. The film is described as heartwarming, quick (1 hour 40 minutes), and received a B grade, despite genre confusion between comedy and drama.
The Penguin Lessons True Story
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  • Key Takeaway: The Penguin Lessons, starring Steve Coogan, is a heartwarming true story about teaching English in Argentina during a political coup, involving a penguin, earning a B.
  • Summary: The movie is based on the true story of Steve Coogan teaching English in Argentina during a political coup, with a penguin playing a role in the plot. The host found the story heartwarming enough to cause tearing up on the flight. This true story earned a B grade.
Pirates 2 and The Surfer Reviews
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  • Key Takeaway: Pirates of the Caribbean 2 did not hold up as well as the first, earning a B+, while The Surfer, starring Nicholas Cage, was deemed ridiculous but entertaining, earning a C+.
  • Summary: Pirates of the Caribbean 2 received a B+ because it did not hold up as well as the first installment. The Surfer, a new Nicholas Cage movie, was rated C+ because it was so ridiculous the host questioned what they were watching. Cage’s performance was described as him simply ‘being Nicholas Cage,’ making it entertaining.
Austin Butler and Gen V Wrap-up
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  • Key Takeaway: The host struggles to fully love any Austin Butler movie, giving ‘Caught Stealing’ a B, while ‘Gen V’ is considered a fun but unexciting B-minus show.
  • Summary: The host expressed difficulty fully loving any movie featuring Austin Butler, feeling other actors would have earned higher grades in his roles. ‘Caught Stealing’ received a B grade despite this bias. The final show watched, ‘Gen V,’ was rated a B-minus as a fun but unremarkable watch.
Episode Conclusion and Tour Promo
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts concluded the long episode by reminding listeners to get tickets for their tour starting the following week.
  • Summary: The hosts wrapped up the episode, acknowledging it was a long one. They reminded listeners that the Chicks in the Office tour starts the following week. They signed off promising to talk to listeners on Wednesday.