Podcast Summary: BFFs with Josh Richards & Brianna Chickenfry

Episode: WOULD YOU WANT KIM KARDASHIAN TO BE YOUR LAWYER? (S2 Ep 41)
Date: October 30, 2025
Hosts: Josh Richards, Brianna Chickenfry (Barstool Sports)

Episode Overview

This BFFs episode is a classic blend of pop culture catch-ups, hot takes on trending internet drama, and hilarious personal stories. Josh and Brianna dive into everything from Hollywood nostalgia and influencer controversies to the wildest recent headlines—topped with their signature wit, playful mockery, and "BFFs Corner" updates. Key themes include the passing of a Barstool colleague, Kim Kardashian’s legal ambitions, Gen Z fandom feuds, beauty business beefs, and more.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Remembering Barstool’s “Beef”

• [01:05] The episode opens with a heartfelt tribute to "Beef," a recently deceased Barstool employee.
  • Josh recalls,“Just such an incredible person and just such a cool person to be around. ...Every time he came in, everyone just kind of starts smiling…” ([01:23])
  • Both hosts express condolences to Beef's family, friends, and coworkers.

Sleep Deprivation, Streaming Life & Post-Livestream Psyche

• [04:01] Josh shares his relentless schedule: LA red-eye, daily Twitch streams, and a Microsoft speaking engagement.
• Discussion of the odd aftereffects of intensive streaming:
  • Bri: “Do you ever feel like the cameras are still on?” ([05:26])
  • Josh confesses sometimes he talks “to a camera that isn’t there.” ([05:29])
  • Both agree constant livestreaming does something strange to the brain.

Demi Lovato, Kevin Jonas, & Nostalgia Train

• [07:47] - [10:14]
  • Demi Lovato’s new tour and album get praise (“She has one of the best voices from the Disney channel star arc”—Bri, [09:02]).
  • Kevin Jonas releases his first solo single. Josh is happy Kevin's finally in the spotlight, even more so than their brother Frankie for once.

Trina Vegas “Victorious” Spinoff Updates

• [10:19] - [11:55]
  • News of a “Trina Vegas” spinoff leads to guesses about cast returns.
  • Bri speculates: “Well, we can weed out—Ariana is not coming back.” ([10:44])

Jeremy Allen White Finishes High School at 34

• [12:03] - [13:09]
  • The star of “The Bear” goes back for his diploma. Josh jokes, “This could be me. I just gotta wait another 11 years.” ([12:04])

JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes “Controversy”

• [13:23] - [15:37]
  • JoJo receives a humanitarian award, with her boyfriend giving the acceptance speech. Bri is perplexed by the process but moved by his emotional tribute.
  • Josh clarifies the context: “...maybe they’re like, throw someone else up so they can talk highly of you.” ([14:43])

Kim Kardashian: Future Trial Lawyer?

• [15:37] - [17:53]
  • Kim K. is about to take the California Bar and wants to become a trial attorney.
  • Bri: “How would you feel if you were on trial and you showed up and Kim K. was your lawyer?”
    • “Pumped…She gets what she wants.” ([16:32])
  • Fun debate about Kim’s fitness as a lawyer and legal legacy (brief O.J. Simpson joke: “O.J. Simpson. Yeah. Whoa. Shit. I’m not getting involved in this.”—Bri,[17:32])

Somber TikTok Concert Drama

• [17:57] - [22:16]
  • TikToker attends Somber concert, finds it “like a middle school dance.” Somber, age 20, posts dismissive/defensive responses, sparking internet debate on concert demographics and age shaming.
  • Bri: “He’s acting like that is the craziest, oldest age ever.” ([21:19])
  • Both agree Somber’s response alienates a paying, older demo: “It’s a weird strat … you want those people buying your tickets.” ([21:57])

Selena Gomez, Rare Beauty, and Model “Non-Model” Controversy

• [23:13] - [28:31]
  • Selena claims Rare Beauty “doesn’t use models,” opting for more “real” people.
  • Some Rare Beauty models feel slighted (“…basically called me chopped”—TikTok user paraphrased by Bri, [23:39]).
  • Josh: “If you want to be in that world, that’s what you’re opening yourself up to.” ([24:52])
  • Bri points out: “I’ve never seen a Rare Beauty ad where someone’s ugly…they’re still all gorgeous people.” ([25:00])
  • Hailey Bieber posts a dump with “that’s not realistic,” fueling more beauty brand drama.

Beauty Brand Beef: Rare Beauty vs. Rhode?

• [28:31] - [29:47]
  • Both hosts joke about the billion-dollar “mean girl” feuding via IG and social channels, often without the founders’ direct involvement.
  • Josh: “It’s like McDonald’s and Wendy’s tweeting. … I wish I could beef with a billion-dollar company.” ([28:38])

Justin Bieber—the Newest Twitch Streamer?

• [28:49] - [30:48]
  • Josh and Bri discuss Justin Bieber’s pivot to livestreaming, noting how chill and spontaneous his streams are.
  • Josh: “He just kind of turns it on and hangs out, doesn’t even acknowledge the cam, just…playing pool, golf simulator.” ([29:31])
  • Theorizing he’s “just trying to be one of the kids.” ([31:15])

The Louvre Jewel Heist: Real-life Action Movie

• [31:15] - [34:02]
  • Two suspects arrested after a high-profile heist, but hosts lament the lack of cinematic drama.
  • Bri: “I wish there was more of a chase.” ([32:36])
  • Confusion over number of suspects leads to playful banter (“Believe women, Josh.”—Bri, [34:00])

Hailey Bieber Talks Botox, Conspiracies, and Aging

• [34:02] - [37:20]
  • Hailey discusses only having jaw Botox on a podcast and plans to wait until 30 for more.
  • Detour into “vampire facials”, baby blood conspiracy theories, and the longevity ambitions of tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson.
  • Bri: “We are not immortal.” ([36:41])

Sexiest Man Alive & Odd “Sexiest” Categories

• [37:20] - [40:58]
  • The hosts riff on People’s “Sexiest...” list: Sexiest TikTok Star, Soccer Club Owner (David Beckham), Game Show Host, Cat Dad, etc.
  • Josh: “Sexiest soccer club owner is hilarious…an incredible title to put on anything.” ([39:24])

BFFs Corner: Halloween Plans & Livestream Setups

• [40:58] - [43:10]
  • Josh describes his elaborate Halloween stream setup: haunted cabin, forest, swamp, murder kitchen—“We definitely put a lot of time into the production side of things…” ([41:28])
  • Bri contemplates skipping Halloween parties, feeling “old” after Somber’s concert age comments.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “He really was just one of those people…everyone just kind of starts smiling or joking around…” —Josh on Beef ([01:23])
• “Do you ever feel like the cameras are still on?” —Bri ([05:26])
• “She gets what she wants. …She has since day one. Look at her, what she’s created.” —Bri on Kim Kardashian ([16:35])
• “It’s a weird strat in the sense of, hey man…you probably want those people buying your tickets.” —Josh on Somber’s response ([21:57])
• "Imagine like, you get your script...and it’ll be like: ‘sloppy fat 18-year-old who has no future.’” —Josh on typecasting in entertainment ([24:36])
• "It’s like McDonald’s and Wendy’s tweeting. …I wish I could beef with a billion-dollar company.” —Josh ([28:38])
• “He’s just trying to be one of the kids.” —Bri on Justin Bieber’s streaming ([31:15])
• “Believe women, Josh.” —Bri in Louvre heist dispute ([34:00])
• “We are not immortal.” —Bri, on living forever ([36:41])
• “Sexiest soccer club owner is hilarious...drop that on anything.” —Josh ([39:24])

Important Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------|-------------| | Remembering Beef | 01:05–03:17 | | Streaming, Sleep, and Livestream Culture | 04:01–06:43 | | Demi Lovato Tour / Kevin Jonas Single | 07:47–10:14 | | Trina Vegas “Victorious” Spinoff | 10:19–11:55 | | Jeremy Allen White Graduates High School | 12:03–13:09 | | JoJo Siwa Humanitarian Award | 13:23–15:37 | | Kim K. Lawyer Conversation | 15:37–17:53 | | Somber TikTok Drama | 17:57–22:16 | | Selena Gomez & Rare Beauty Model Drama | 23:13–28:31 | | Beauty Brand Beef / Hailey Bieber | 28:31–29:47 | | Justin Bieber Twitch Streaming | 28:49–30:48 | | Louvre Jewel Heist | 31:15–34:02 | | Hailey Bieber on Botox, Conspiracies | 34:02–37:20 | | Sexiest Man Alive Categories | 37:20–40:58 | | BFFs Corner / Livestream Halloween Setup | 40:58–43:10 |

Episode Tone

Breezy, irreverent, and playfully sharp—the banter remains light no matter the subject, mixing genuine empathy with satirical commentary on pop and internet culture. The hosts’ real-life friendship and insider knowledge tie the segments together, making even serious or absurd stories relatable and hilarious.

For listeners who missed the episode:
Expect a fast-moving pop culture feast, grounded with the BFFs’ unfiltered takes and plenty of “wait, what?” moments—perfect for keeping up on what everyone online will be talking about this week.