BFFs with Josh Richards & Brianna Chickenfry

Episode: BFFS PODCAST IS ENDING?!? (S2 Ep 39)
Date: October 16, 2025
Hosts: Josh Richards & Brianna “Bri” Chickenfry (Barstool Sports)
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Episode Overview

This episode of BFFs is packed with pop culture news, music and movie updates, influencer drama, and – most discussed of all – confirmation and reflection on the show’s upcoming end. Josh and Brianna hop between headlines—from Billie Eilish’s scary fan moment to faux-bush underwear to the social media spectacle around celebrity relationships. They also candidly discuss the realities of internet friendships, money in relationships, and the shifting landscape for creators.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Perfect Hair Day & Everyday Struggles

• [03:39] Josh hilariously laments how getting dressed after a perfect hair day ruins everything.
  • Bri suggests solutions: “Shower with your shirt on. Shave the head. Or go shirtless all day—if the hair’s that good.”
  • Sets the playful, banter-filled tone for the rest of the episode.

2. Pop Culture News & Music Headlines

Taylor Swift’s Docuseries

• [06:04] Announcement of Taylor Swift’s ERAS tour docuseries on Disney+.
  • “Should we watch the trailer?” – “No, we might screw over our fans.”
  • Bri: “I want to know if Travis [Kelce] is in it.”
  • Josh: “No doubt Travis is in it. He loves TV, loves reality, he’s gonna be a talking head for sure.”

Charlie XCX SNL & Role Model “Beef”

• [08:08] Discussion about whether Charlie XCX’s SNL appearance and shirt choice was shade towards Taylor Swift.
  • Both agree: It’s likely not a dig, just fans speculating.

Rising Artists & Social Media Crossovers

• [09:45] Conversations about musicians who built their platforms on social media.
  • Josh: “I love seeing people from the social media industry jump to other sides of entertainment…they’re pioneers.”
  • Bri spotlights Olivia Dean: “I’ve been listening to her for a year and a half…now everyone is, and it’s so fun to watch.”

Who Are the Fray?

• [12:24] Josh shares the surreal experience of introducing Gen Z to the band The Fray.
  • “I put somebody onto The Fray! Being as young as I am, that was an experience I thought I would never come across.”
  • Bri stuns: “That’s a red flag! Who doesn’t know The Fray?”

3. Viral Moments & Social Media Drama

King Kylie is Back

• [14:32] Bri explains the lore of Kylie Jenner’s “King Kylie era” and her new song/collection for the 10th anniversary.
  • Bri: “It’s definitely not Lady Gaga on the mic…but it’s iconic.”
  • Josh: “Cool move, Kylie.”
  • The two riff on Kylie and Timothée Chalamet’s relationship and Timmy’s roles in “Little Women” and “Lady Bird.”

Charlie XCX’s New A24 Movie

• [22:06] Charlie’s film “The Moment” gets a seizure-warning trailer.
  • Bri: “I actually got a headache watching the trailer.”
  • Both praise artists making movies: “Exciting to see something new, and with Kylie Jenner starring!”

4. Celebrity Relationship & Lifestyle Updates

John Mayer & Cat Stickler

• [24:59] Rumors of them dating.
  • Banter over Cat’s viral videos, with Josh and Bri playfully inventing wild nicknames.

Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau

• [27:53] “Smooching and coochin’ on a yacht in Santa Barbara”
  • Hosts have little to say: “Good for them.”

Diane Keaton Passes Away

• [28:33] Bri: “She is amazing. Only 79…she’ll be missed.”

5. “Tara’s World” OF (OnlyFans) Controversy

• [30:37] Tara’s viral TikTok complaints about a $25K/month mortgage and decreasing OF revenue, while still spending lavishly.
  • Bri recalls Tara previously making $350K/month.
  • Both hosts call “rage bait”—using outrage to generate attention and push OnlyFans subs.
  • The hosts debate partner finances:
    • Josh: “When you’re engaged, it’s all one money.”
    • Bri agrees: “It’s just a balance of effort.”

Quote [36:57]:
Josh: “You’re trying to make 100%. So if one day someone’s at 20 and one’s at 80, that’s fine… You live life together.”

6. Surviving Lila Gibney

• [40:00] The “Surviving Lila” internet pile-on, where former friends recount wild stories about influencer Lila Gibney.
  • Bri: “She’s always been kind to me… but the public dragging seems a bit much.”
  • Josh’s reflection on fake friendships in the influencer world.
    • [44:06]: “When you’re struggling, all those people you thought were your friends often disappear.”
  • Bri: “A lot of things shock my brain nowadays online. Feels like people have lost the plot.”

7. Billie Eilish Gets Dragged by a Fan

• [48:45] Viral incident where a fan at Billie’s concert physically pulls her.
  • Josh: “There’s no human in the world I’d harm to get attention. That’s an atrocious idea.”
  • Bri: “You’re literally insane if you think you can grab someone because you listen to their music.”
  • Both praise Billie’s composure and iconic hair flip in response.

8. Timothée Chalamet’s Ping Pong Obsession

• [53:38] Chalamet’s years-long training for his new film “Marty Supreme.”
  • Josh admires his drive: “He’s a go-getter… He makes ping pong seem cool.”
  • Bri: “WWTD—what would Timmy do? He’d get up early and train.”

9. Other Viral & Relationship Headlines

• [56:07] Benson Boone’s ex accuses him of cheating—hosts joke about the realities of fame and relationships.
• [59:09] Bizarre new Skims product: faux bush panties—Bri: “Why not just grow a bush if you want a bush?”
  • Comical debate over underwear and femininity, with input from their team.
  • Bri: “Maybe bush is back!”

10. The End of BFFs: Confirmed

• [68:00] Open discussion about the podcast ending.
  • Bri: “We still have 5–6 episodes left, but I thought we talked about this!”
  • Josh: “Maybe we start outing everybody because, what are they going to do?”
  • D (producer): “You guys haven’t really had a deep conversation about it on air, maybe just in promo or on streams.”
  • Bri and Josh joke about giving fans the “wrath” (all the behind-the-scenes tea) before they go.
  • Josh updates on his streaming plans; Bri’s podcast “Plan Bri Uncut” is back.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [04:16] Bri: “How do you put your shirt on like a Neanderthal?”
• [14:25] Josh: “Even our younger audience would know The Fray… Play ‘You Found Me,’ they’d go, ‘Oh yeah, I know that!’”
• [36:00] Josh: “When you’re at fiance level, it’s all one money.”
• [44:06] Josh: “That’s the sad truth… When you’re struggling, all those people you thought were your friends often disappear. The ones that look the most real online are often the most fake.”
• [51:04] Josh: On Billie Eilish’s assault: “She could’ve gotten flustered or yelled—would’ve been rightful… but she just owned the moment.”
• [68:00] Bri: “Every time we say we’re ending people are like, what? I thought we said this!”
• [70:41] Josh: “Maybe for the last five weeks we start outing everybody… what are they going to do?”

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Topic | |-----------|-------| | 03:39–05:43 | The “ruined hair day” and daily life struggles | | 06:04–07:34 | Taylor Swift ERAS docuseries discussion | | 10:40–11:19 | Olivia Dean’s rise and artist ‘origin stories’ | | 14:32–16:33 | King Kylie comeback and Kylie’s music | | 22:06–24:02 | Charlie XCX’s flashing-light film “The Moment” | | 24:59–27:21 | John Mayer & Cat Stickler rumors (Pickler Stickler banter) | | 28:33–28:46 | Remembering Diane Keaton | | 30:37–36:00 | Tara’s World OnlyFans drama & viral money talk | | 40:00–48:20 | Surviving Lila Gibney influencer discourse & industry friendships | | 48:45–51:41 | Billie Eilish dragged by fan—reaction & boundaries | | 53:38–54:58 | Timothée Chalamet & ping pong movie prep | | 59:09–66:47 | Faux bush panties, waxing, and “is bush back?” debate | | 68:00–71:26 | Podcast ending—the real talk, farewell tour, legacy | | 74:07–74:44 | Josh’s Halloween stream preview |

Episode Mood, Language & Final Thoughts

This episode is chatty and fast-paced, filled with inside jokes, playful insults, and candid honesty—very much the BFFs spirit. Josh and Bri reflect openly on pop culture, influencer lifestyles, and their own careers. There’s sincerity in their reflections about internet fame, friendship, and the “end of an era” feeling surrounding the podcast. The show is still rolling—five more episodes—so “drop bombs” and don’t miss the farewell run.

For Fans:

• Join the final episodes for more unfiltered discussion and possible “truth bombs.”
• Check out Plan Bri Uncut and Josh’s upcoming Halloween stream for more content.
• Let them know: Are you pro-bush? Do you know The Fray? Should they expose industry tea before signing off?

“We never turn on each other… That might be the hint that this is more real, guys. When people come off perfectly picturesque, it’s usually a fake facade.” – Josh [45:18]