Chicks in the Office

Whitney Leavitt Lands Broadway Role, Taylor Swift's Rumored Bachelorette Plans + Mormon Wives Fruity Pebble Drama

December 1, 2025

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  • The hosts returned from Thanksgiving break to promote new merchandise and announce their final tour stop in Philadelphia. 
  • The conversation quickly devolved into a detailed debate about the best fast food items, with strong opinions voiced on Burger King's chicken sandwich and McDonald's hash browns. 
  • Whitney Leavitt is set to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago' following her run on 'Dancing with the Stars,' and the hosts discussed the controversial post-finale freestyle performance on Alex Cooper's 'Call Her Daddy' podcast. 
  • The hosts celebrated Whitney Leavitt's Broadway role in 'Chicago' as a well-deserved opportunity stemming from her participation in 'Dancing with the Stars,' contrasting with the ongoing, messy drama involving 'Mormon Wives' cast members Demi and Jesse over a highly inappropriate sexual claim involving Fruity Pebbles. 
  • The 'Dancing with the Stars' finale was deemed fantastic, with the hosts rooting for Alex Earl but acknowledging Robert's likely win due to broad appeal, noting the competition was incredibly close. 
  • Millie Bobby Brown legally changed her name to Millie Bonnie Bon Jovi, which the hosts found amusing, especially the nickname 'Millie Bon Bon,' and rumors suggest Taylor Swift is planning at least three or four separate bachelorette trips across locations like NYC, Nashville, Italy, and the Bahamas. 
  • The hosts provided detailed reviews and grades for recently watched content, including *RHOSLC*, *Southern Charm*, and the first volume of *Stranger Things* Season 5, noting the latter's unusual three-part release schedule spanning the holidays. 
  • The hosts discussed the recent news regarding Millie Bobby Brown changing her name to Millie Bonnie Bongiovi and her comments about feeling safe on the *Stranger Things* set amidst surrounding controversy. 
  • The hosts reviewed several movies and documentaries, giving *Blue Moon* a B+ and praising Ethan Hawke's performance, while also noting the intense, emotional nature of the *Dancing with the Stars* finale where Robert Irwin won. 

Segments

Podcast and Sponsor Plugs
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(00:00:00)
  • Key Takeaway: Bombas socks and apparel are promoted for comfort and charitable giving, while Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Concealer is highlighted.
  • Summary: Listeners are informed where to find ‘Chicks in the Office’ episodes across various platforms, including ad-free options on Amazon Music. Bombas products are advertised as comfortable essentials for cozy season, emphasizing their ‘one purchased equals one donated’ model. Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Concealer is introduced as a new, multi-purpose product available at Sephora.
Show Intro and Merch Sale
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts, Rhea and Fran, are back from Thanksgiving break to promote new sweatshirts with a limited-time 20% discount.
  • Summary: Rhea and Fran greet listeners, marking their return after the Thanksgiving holiday. They announce two new sweatshirts are on sale, including a classic Royal Blue Crew neck. The 20% off sale on these items is explicitly stated to end the following day.
Holiday Spirit and Thanksgiving Recap
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts are embracing the holiday season, with one switching to holiday candles and planning to decorate the Christmas tree on December 1st.
  • Summary: The hosts confirm they are back in the city and looking forward to their final tour stop, the Holiday Spectacular in Philadelphia next week. Fran detailed her successful Thanksgiving appetizers and leftover panini creation, while Noah enjoyed a relaxing break with family and their foster dog.
Instagram Algorithm Complaints
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  • Key Takeaway: Both hosts express frustration with the current Instagram algorithm, noting that posts from months ago are appearing in their feeds.
  • Summary: The conversation shifts to complaints about Instagram’s functionality, specifically the out-of-order feed that shows very old content. Noah mentioned seeing posts from October, which is impacting visibility for important updates, like those from their foster dog’s account.
Aunt Life and Baby Shower
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea is enjoying being an aunt, especially watching her nephew Luca become expressive and excited, and she attended a friend’s baby shower.
  • Summary: Rhea shared her excitement about babysitting her nephew Luca, who is nearly two and very talkative. She recounted the awkwardness of writing generic advice at a friend’s baby shower since none of the friends have children. The segment also included a brief discussion about the educational content creator Miss Rachel having two children.
Abercrombie Sale Reminder
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  • Key Takeaway: The Abercrombie Black Friday sale, offering 25% to 50% off everything, ends today, with listeners getting an extra 15% off using code AFCHIX.
  • Summary: The hosts reminded listeners that the Abercrombie sale is ending, noting that new arrivals are included. Both hosts are currently wearing comfortable Abercrombie sweatsuits. The additional 15% off code AFCHIX is valid today only, excluding clearance and gift cards.
Eagles Loss and Texting Habits
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea sent Fran a comically understated text, ‘some game, huh?’, while watching the Eagles lose, highlighting how boredom can lead to odd communication.
  • Summary: The hosts briefly touched upon the Eagles’ terrible loss during the Thanksgiving break. Rhea admitted to sending the text to Fran while the game was ongoing, which Fran found hilarious because of its lack of emotional context for a loss. This led to a tangent about how boredom can prompt strange behavior.
Caffeine Addiction and Coffee Preferences
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea has become dependent on two daily espresso shots after cold brew failed to provide the necessary caffeine boost, leading to withdrawal headaches during the break.
  • Summary: Rhea officially declared herself a caffeine addict, noting that cold brew stopped working for her after a few months, prompting a return to espresso. She experienced daily headaches during the break when she abstained from coffee. The hosts contrasted this with Rhea’s preference for small, potent doses of caffeine versus finishing large drinks.
Fast Food Favorites Debate
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts engaged in a passionate, non-sponsored ranking of their top fast food items, with Rhea championing the Burger King Long Chicken Sandwich and McDonald’s hash browns.
  • Summary: The conversation pivoted into a deep dive on favorite fast food items, where Rhea declared the Burger King Long Chicken Sandwich superior to competitors like Popeyes. Noah listed McDonald’s Chicken Selects and Chick-fil-A sandwich as top contenders, while Rhea’s list included the Nacho Bell Grande from Taco Bell and noted her unusual preference for mustard over cheese on her Subway turkey sandwich.
Whitney Levitt Broadway News
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  • Key Takeaway: Whitney Levitt will star as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of ‘Chicago’ for a six-week run starting in February, continuing a trend of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ contestants moving to Broadway.
  • Summary: The announcement of Whitney Levitt’s Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ was celebrated as a phenomenal opportunity, especially following her elimination from ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ The hosts noted they both plan to attend the show, as neither has seen ‘Chicago’ live before. They also discussed the post-finale performance Whitney and Mark did on ‘Call Her Daddy,’ which was likely permitted because they were eliminated just before the finale.
DWTS Finale and Whitney’s Broadway
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  • Key Takeaway: Whitney Leavitt’s success on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ directly paved the way for her Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’.
  • Summary: Reality TV exposure, like that from ‘Mormon Wives’ and ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ is viewed as a tool to open doors for other opportunities. Whitney Leavitt leveraged her ‘Dancing with the Stars’ appearance to fulfill her dream of performing on Broadway as Roxie Hart. The hosts expressed pride in her achievement, noting it countered negative commentary she faced.
Mormon Wives Fruity Pebble Drama
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  • Key Takeaway: Jesse publicly revealed that the ‘Fruity Pebbles’ drama referred to Grandpa Brett allegedly drinking Demi’s urine, leading to intense online backlash.
  • Summary: The conflict escalated when Jesse posted on Instagram defining ‘Fruity Pebbles’ as Grandpa Brett consuming Demi’s urine, which the hosts found disgusting and inappropriate. Demi responded with a statement about private sexual matters, while the hosts condemned Demi’s subsequent online attacks against Marciano’s deceased father. The segment confirmed that ‘Mormon Wives’ Season 4 is coming.
Nick Jonas Album Announcement
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  • Key Takeaway: Nick Jonas announced his new album, ‘Sunday Best,’ which the hosts anticipate will have an R&B/gospel influence, similar to his previous solo work.
  • Summary: Nick Jonas is releasing a new solo album titled ‘Sunday Best,’ his first since ‘Spaceman’ in 2021. The aesthetic marketing for the album reminded the hosts of a clothing or skincare line, possibly due to the ‘Sunday Best’ font resembling Aritzia’s brand. Nick Jonas is also reportedly increasing his presence on TikTok to promote the new music.
Millie Bobby Brown Name Change
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  • Key Takeaway: Millie Bobby Brown legally changed her name to Millie Bonnie Bon Jovi, allowing her to retain the alliterative ‘B’ initials (MBB).
  • Summary: Millie Bobby Brown, whose middle name was originally Bonnie, has now legally adopted her husband’s surname, resulting in the full name Millie Bonnie Bon Jovi. The hosts affectionately nicknamed her ‘Millie Bon Bon,’ noting the cute alliteration she maintained through the change. This change solidifies her new identity following her marriage and the birth of their baby.
Taylor Swift Bachelorette Rumors
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  • Key Takeaway: Allegedly, Taylor Swift is planning multiple bachelorette trips to locations including NYC, Nashville, Italy, and the Bahamas, potentially segmented by friend groups.
  • Summary: Sources claim Taylor Swift plans three or four bachelorette weekends to cater to different friend circles, such as a Nashville trip for the ‘boozing’ experience and an Italy trip for a European feel. The hosts joked that if she is paying for all four, they are on board, but noted that friends like Selena Gomez might struggle to attend all events. Wedding planning is reportedly involving Travis Kelce’s mother and bridesmaids heavily.
Weekly Watch Report Ratings
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  • Key Takeaway: ‘One Battle After Another’ received an A rating for its outstanding performances by Chase Infinity, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Sean Penn, while ‘Bad Santa’ was rated a D.
  • Summary: The ‘Dancing with the Stars’ finale earned a solid A rating for being entertaining throughout the season. ‘One Battle After Another’ was praised as a great movie with phenomenal acting, especially from Chase Infinity in her debut role. The hosts gave ‘Southern Charm’ a B rating, noting excitement for the new season and Austin’s upcoming appearance, while ‘RHOSLC’ earned a B for providing clarity on Brittany’s past.
DWTS Finale Reactions
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  • Key Takeaway: The Dancing with the Stars finale was intense, and the speaker was happy with Robert Irwin’s win.
  • Summary: The speaker rooted for the runner-up but was ultimately happy with the winner of Dancing with the Stars. The show is noted for being very intense and emotional, especially around the final dinner table discussion. The winner received a grade of A-.
Weekly Watch Report: RHOSLC
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  • Key Takeaway: The new episode of RHOSLC provided clarity on Brittany’s relationships and Bronwyn’s situation, earning a B grade.
  • Summary: The speaker gave the new Real Housewives of Salt Lake City episode a B grade. Watching it helped clear up information regarding Brittany’s past relationships and her connection with her children. More context was also provided concerning Bronwyn.
Weekly Watch Report: Southern Charm
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  • Key Takeaway: The first two episodes of Southern Charm earned a B, with the speaker intrigued by new cast members and relationship drama.
  • Summary: The first two episodes of Southern Charm received a B grade. The speaker is excited for the new season due to the introduction of new players. The segment suggests new relationship drama is a key element of the current season.
Stranger Things Release Schedule
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  • Key Takeaway: Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 releases on December 25th, and Volume 3 (the finale) releases on December 31st.
  • Summary: The hosts watched the first three episodes of Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1, saving the long fourth episode. Volume 2, consisting of episodes five to seven, will be released on Christmas Day (December 25th). The finale, Volume 3, is scheduled for December 31st and is described as being movie-length.
Stranger Things Theories and Gore
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  • Key Takeaway: The speaker theorized that Eleven might have to sacrifice herself in the Stranger Things finale, similar to a Harry Potter/Voldemort dynamic.
  • Summary: The first volume of the final Stranger Things season was quite gory. The speaker speculated about a potential sacrifice involving Eleven to defeat Vecna, drawing parallels to the Harry Potter series. The first three episodes were rated an A for being highly engaging.
Millie Bobby Brown Name Change
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  • Key Takeaway: Millie Bobby Brown changed her name to Millie Bonnie Bongiovi and stated she always felt safe on the Stranger Things set.
  • Summary: The host referenced Millie Bobby Brown changing her name to Millie Bonnie Bongiovi. In a Deadline interview, she affirmed feeling safe on set despite the surrounding controversy involving an unnamed male figure. The hosts noted the man’s relationship with Lily Allen was reportedly not great.
Aura Frames Holiday Ad Read
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  • Key Takeaway: Aura Frames is promoted as a personal holiday gift solution, offering $35 off Carver Matte Frames with code CITO.
  • Summary: Aura Frames are recommended as a personal, non-over-the-top holiday gift, especially for family members after events like weddings. Frames come in premium gift boxes with no price tag and allow for unlimited free photo/video uploads via the app. Listeners can get $35 off Carver Matte Frames using promo code C-I-T-O at auraframes.com.
Reality TV Watch: La Valle Australia
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  • Key Takeaway: La Valle in Australia received a C grade as enjoyable filler content, differing from other versions because fan votes determine outcomes, not real-time filming.
  • Summary: The speaker watched La Valle in Australia up to episode 12, rating it a C as fine filler content during the holiday break. This version lacks real-time voting, relying instead on ‘super fans’ to decide outcomes. The format is different because it is not filmed in real-time like other iterations.
Documentary Reviews: Eddie Murphy & Jeff Buckley
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  • Key Takeaway: The Eddie Murphy documentary earned a B, focusing heavily on his SNL return, while the Jeff Buckley documentary received a B despite the host being a huge fan.
  • Summary: The Eddie Murphy documentary was rated a B, with significant focus placed on his return to SNL and interactions with comedians like Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock. The Jeff Buckley documentary, while sad, was rated a B; the host noted misconceptions about his death, which was a mysterious drowning in the Mississippi River with no drugs in his system.
Movie Review: Blue Moon
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  • Key Takeaway: The Richard Linklater film Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke, is a highly dialogue-driven play-like movie that could garner Oscar buzz.
  • Summary: Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke and Margaret Qualley, is a true story about composer Lorenz Hart, taking place almost entirely in one bar. Ethan Hawke performs nearly 95% of the dialogue, leading to speculation he might be an Oscar favorite for this performance. The film earned a B+ despite limited theatrical success after its October release.
Holiday Movie & Pluribus Review
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  • Key Takeaway: Jingle Bell Heist was a predictable but enjoyable C-grade holiday rom-com, while Pluribus remains the best show the host is currently watching.
  • Summary: Jingle Bell Heist was deemed exactly what one would expect: a bad, good Christmas rom-com where the leads rob the jewelry store where one works, earning a C. Pluribus continues to be highly praised, with the host recommending it, despite its off-putting title. Pluribus involves a premise where a bacteria connects everyone in the world except for a few individuals.
Stranger Things Re-Watch Analysis
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  • Key Takeaway: The host found the initial part of the Stranger Things re-watch suffered from noticeable writing issues, though the action quickly pulled them back in.
  • Summary: The host watched the first episode of Stranger Things after a recap, initially noticing criticisms regarding the writing and acting that others have pointed out. However, once the action began, the host became locked in again, rating the start a B-minus. The show’s massive phenomenon status may lead to overly critical analysis from viewers.