BFFs with Josh Richards & Brianna Chickenfry

Episode: SKETCH BREAKS DOWN HIS EXPERIENCE ON NETFLIX'S HIT SHOW INSIDE: USA

Date: October 3, 2025
Special Guest: Sketch (Twitch personality, cast member on Netflix’s Inside)

Overview

In this live-recorded episode, Josh and Brianna host viral livestreamer Sketch for a candid breakdown of his time on Netflix's new reality series Inside: USA. The three dig deep into behind-the-scenes drama, gameplay decisions, cast rivalries, and unexpected personal journeys during the show. Sketch offers honest insights on how the cast dynamic played out, how editing shaped the season, and the real tensions that erupted both on-and-off camera—especially around the infamous reunion. Audience Q&A brings funny and heartwarming moments, rounding out one of the podcast’s juiciest, most unfiltered interviews yet.

Key Points & Insights

1. Live Pod and Recent Forbes Party Recap

• The episode is being taped in front of a live audience, with no edits for mistakes or off-the-cuff remarks.
  • "No edits now. So whatever we say is going to be out there." (Co-host 1, 01:40)
• Josh and Bri reminisce about a wild Forbes party from the night before, sharing stories of drinks, bowling, and unexpected romantic twists.
  • Bri recounts meeting a promising guy, only to learn (via a dramatic elevator moment) that he had a secret longtime girlfriend.
  • "That guy has a girlfriend for four years. All right, good night, guys." (Co-host 1 quoting incident, 03:48)

2. Relationship Catch-up and BFF Banter

• Bri talks about re-entering the dating pool after a bad experience, with Josh offering tongue-in-cheek advice to “find the male equivalent of Gabby.”
• Josh shares how fans recognize him through his relationship:
  • "Every single person that comes up to Josh, the first thing they say is, I love you, but I love your girlfriend more." (Co-host 2, 05:34)
  • Josh admits, "I also love my girlfriend more than I love myself." (05:44)

3. Industry Moves: Social Stars in Movies & TV

• Discussion about how TikTokers and influencers are crossing over into traditional entertainment and reality TV.
  • Mentioned: Little Huddy, Noah Beck, Bryce Hall, Addison Rae, Jake Shane, with Sketch as a prime recent example.
  • "The bridge or like, kind of that gap between traditional and social is closing, and people are starting to take those gambles on people that are from the social scene." (Co-host 1, 08:46)

4. Sketch’s Experience on Netflix’s Inside: USA

• Premise: 12 contestants compete in a prison-themed game for a $1 million prize, but can use (and shrink) the prize pot to secure food and comforts.
  • "There's a million dollars and there's 12 people. They're put in a prison-like system... There's a store where you can spend money... for instance, you can meal upgrade for, like, $2,500." (Sketch, 11:46)
• Reality: Many contestants were wealthy/influencer types, so several didn’t care about losing prize money for comfort.
• Sketch clarifies his “gameplay” mentality and intent:
  • "I was on, I was playing it like it was reality TV. I didn't know if I was gonna be able to reality TV again. So I was pretty much trying to... get everyone eliminated." (Sketch, 12:26)

a. The First Elimination and Onscreen Drama

• Sketch made the first elimination choice, picking Finita, setting off a season’s worth of drama.
  • "I knew Finita's personality... and I just decided to shoot the first shot. I didn't know she was going to come back in the game." (Sketch, 14:33)
• Finita buys herself back onto the show for $50,000 from the prize pot—they all agree this twist feels unfair:
  • "They offer you the chance to buy back in a show, obviously you're going to buy yourself back in... Tell us it's 950,000." (Sketch, 15:31)

b. Group Dynamics, Alliances, and Editing

• Sketch feels editing focused crosshairs on him and fellow contestant Jay Cinco, with much of the nuance cut.
  • He confesses his paranoia (“schizophrenia”) was real:
    • "I was schizophrenic the whole time." (Sketch, 15:04)
• Details how castmate loyalties and gameplay alliances worked against him, and how he became a target after eliminating a strong social player.
  • "I guess if I get another shot on another show, I'm just gonna sit there and be quiet, and I'm never answering a phone." (Sketch, 16:46)

c. Reunion Fallout and Real-Life Feuds

• Premiere Party Controversy: Bri (not Brianna Chickenfry, but contestant Bri from Inside) throws the show’s official premiere event, snubbing castmate Ekinsu for past drama. Sketch makes public his disgust at the “mean girl” vibes and takes a stand to support Ekinsu.
  • "I would have never shown up. Haven't seen mean girl energy like that in my entire life. Count me out of any event that is controlled by a bully. I'll make sure people know how Ekin was treated, especially if she doesn't defend herself. That was disgusting." (Reading his own text, 40:10)
  • Notes many cast members were silent in the group chat; he alone stood up publicly.
• Sketch and co-hosts read and unpack heated group chat messages between contestants, highlighting immature and exclusionary behavior.
  • "Makeup for six hours isn't busy, but okay." (Sketch, 43:13)
• Sketch denounces racist hate directed at Finita after the show, makes it clear his issues are with gameplay ethics and post-show bullying, not personal attacks.
  • "I don't think that she should have any racist comments that have been going on. And I denounce all that stuff. Like, that stuff's terrible. All the nasty shit online." (Sketch, 30:25)

d. Reality TV Lessons, Memorable Moments, and What They Didn't Show

• Sketch disliked being without weed for stress relief, found the deprivation aspect challenging.
• He relished being phone-free and forced to have deep, distraction-free conversations.
  • "Not being on your phone. That's crazy... For four days, I didn't have my phone, so... you get to have deeper conversations." (Sketch, 26:18)
• Worst part? The food—primarily unseasoned rice and beans leading to a “gassy” house.
  • "It was nothing but gas. But it didn't smell bad because there was zero seasoning on it." (Sketch, 28:32)
  • Pringles became his main commodity: "They started giving me the original ones for a thousand dollars, I was starting to get pissed." (Sketch, 47:58)
• He exposes behind-the-scenes reunion drama, with producers heavily editing heated moments ("temperature of the room was 10, not 5") and protecting reputations.
  • "There were a lot of things that the Netflix producers or sidemen producers felt they needed to cut. Some reputations were protected for sure." (Co-host 1/Sketch, 31:38-31:44)

5. Personal Reflections and Audience Q&A

• Sketch discusses his commitment to kindness and accessibility for fans, revealing genuine emotion when asked why he prioritizes fan interaction.
  • "I just know what it means, you know, like, so just a little bit of time, like, means a lot to people." (Sketch, 46:39)
• Highlights his legally blind status ("I'm minus seven...I don't have, like, contacts or anything." 43:57) and glasses-wearing as personal trademarks.

Audience Questions and Fun Bits:

• Recounts viral camping stream where he accidentally threw a lighter into a campfire:
  • "I thought it was almost empty... I was like, if I get rid of this lighter, maybe we just go to a Waffle House and call it." (Sketch, 44:48)
• If he could add anything to the show’s commissary, he'd pick a better variety of chips or something entertaining like a baseball mitt or ping pong set. (47:18)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Playing the Villain:
  • "I was pretty much trying to... get everyone eliminated. That's a better word." (Sketch, 12:26)
• On Mean Girl Energy:
  • "Count me out of any event that is controlled by a bully. I'll make sure people know how Ekin was treated." (Sketch, reading his group chat post, 40:10)
• On Being Cutthroat vs. Loyal:
  • "I would have stabbed [my friend] in the back as soon as I had the chance. For the cinema. For the clip." (Sketch, 36:20)
• On Fan Interaction:
  • "I just know what it means, you know, like, so just a little bit of time, like, means a lot to people." (46:39)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Forbes party/dating mishap: 02:05–04:40
• BFF relationship updates: 04:48–06:36
• Social media stars on reality TV: 08:11–09:48
• Sketch explains the Inside: USA premise: 11:46–12:26
• Drama around first elimination/Funita buyback: 12:40–15:57
• Handling post-show drama, Premiere party controversy: 18:13–24:10; 38:06–43:13
• Behind-the-scenes insights & Q&A: 44:29–48:22

Tone and Takeaways

The episode oscillates between candid humor and raw honesty, mixing BFF-style ribbing with surprisingly serious discussions about gameplay ethics, authentic friendship, and the darker side of post-reality TV fame. Sketch emerges as the rare reality TV contestant unafraid to call out “mean girl energy” and stand up for others, while still recognizing his own flaws as a player and streamer. Fans of the podcast and Inside: USA alike will find inside tea, scathing group chat receipts, and plenty of Sketch’s signature chaos.