Chicks in the Office: Best/Worst Celeb Halloween Costumes + Andy Richter’s Time on DWTS Needs to End

Hosts: Brianne (Ria), Fran, with Noah
Date: November 3, 2025
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A comprehensive recap of Halloween—from celebrity costumes to their own touring Halloween show—and a deep dive into pop culture headlines. The Chicks also discuss the state of Dancing with the Stars, Jennifer Aniston’s new relationship, David Harbour’s very bad few weeks, and share their Weekly Watch Report.

Tour Recap: Halloween Shows & Meet-and-Greets

Timestamps: 02:09–13:44

• Ria and Fran are back from a whirlwind tour with live shows and meet-and-greets in DC, Milwaukee, and Chicago.
• Chicago Halloween show special: “Everyone was so dedicated and I love to see that...people weren’t shying away from going all out for their costumes.” (Fran, 02:38)
• Shoutouts to listeners who came solo and made friends; the tour makes them feel connected to their community.
• Cincinnati meet-and-greet coming up at Mio's Pizzeria Pub, with Rachel Carconnell as a special guest (10:09).
• Chicago guests drama: Greg missed the show due to flight cancellations; Andrew became a "solo artist" and Madison from Love Is Blind joined (10:51).
• Fran and Brianne's own costumes: Elphaba & Glinda from Wicked. Fran laughs at the “on-theme, but basic” nature of the choice.

Foodie Adventures on Tour

Timestamps: 04:01–07:32

• Cheese curds vs. mozzarella sticks: Heated but playful debate on the real differences.
• “The concept of it is all the same. It’s melty cheese fried…at the end of the day, it’s the fried cheese, and it’s delicious.” (Fran, 05:09)
• Milwaukee’s Bloody Marys (“probably the best…of my life” – Brianne, 04:33) and pretzels leave a mark.
• Chicago’s Bavettes burger prompts Noah to praise it among his top five (07:10).

Halloween Recap: Celebrities, Controversies, & Highlights

Timestamps: 33:44–47:20

• Heidi Klum as Medusa gets a mixed reaction: “I gotta be honest, I was pretty underwhelmed as a whole by Halloween weekend with celebrities.” (Fran, 33:59)

• Lack of big Kardashian productions noted. “Normally…Kim doing something pretty nuts.” (Brianne, 34:48)

• Julia Fox’s controversial Jackie Kennedy blood-splatter costume: roundly denounced.

  • “There’s just a level of disrespect there...there’s other ways to do that.” (Brianne, 37:15)

• Other memorable celeb costumes:

  • Alex Earle as Lady Gaga (“Crushed it for me.” – Fran, 39:15)
  • Nina Dobrev as Bride of Chucky, possibly shading ex Shaun White.
  • Kayla Nicole as Tony Braxton, with debates about underlying shade.
  • Macaulay Culkin as a toilet (“I really did not like that at all.” – Fran, 43:29)

• Listener costumes at the Chicks’ live show outshine celebs—Fran and Brianne marvel at creative in-jokes and references from their fans.

  • “Every costume I saw at our show was more impressive than anything in the office ones.” (Noah, 45:21)

Pop Culture Headlines & Discussion

Ariana Grande Joins American Horror Story Season 13

Timestamps: 49:21–54:48

• Ariana will star in S13 of AHS, alongside many returning Ryan Murphy universe alums.
• Fran encourages newcomers to start with Murder House and Asylum: “You have to watch those.”
• “This is a hell of a cast…That’s an all-time American Horror Story cast.” (Brianne, 53:37)

Cat Stickler, John Mayer, & Andy Cohen Spotted

Timestamps: 54:48–57:52

• Cat Stickler and John Mayer’s date at Teresi, joined by Andy Cohen.
• “If John Mayer is introducing a girl to Andy Cohen, it's getting serious, in my opinion.” (Fran, 55:08)
• Analysis on table seating and being “seen” in NYC.

Jennifer Aniston Goes Instagram Official

Timestamps: 59:28–64:20

• Jennifer Aniston announced her relationship with hypnotist Jim Curtis.
• “It’s your birthday, babe, and I’m letting everybody know—we’re hard launching.” (Fran, 59:53)
• The group playfully speculates if he hypnotized her into going public.
• Fran and Brianne poke fun at the idea of life coaches and “manifestation” as real jobs—but agree he seems like a “handsome fella.”

David Harbour’s Terrible Month

Timestamps: 64:20–75:18

• Lily Allen releases a scathing breakup album with lyrics about Harbour’s infidelity and emotional manipulation.
  • “What a fucking asshole.” (Fran, 70:13)
• Millie Bobby Brown files bullying/harassment complaints against him on Stranger Things S5.
  • “You're just picking on all these little kids?” (Brianne, 74:14)
• Hosts are openly disgusted by his behavior: “We do not support David Harbour as a whole. No, not at all.” (Brianne, 75:18)

Weekly Watch Report

Timestamps: 77:33–107:41

Highlights:

• The Longest Yard (2005): Fran watches for the first time, gives it a solid A. “Incredible movie…I was getting fired up.” (Fran, 78:22)
• Chad Powers (Hulu): Real-time realization that the latest episode was the S1 finale; both hosts rate it highly but are frustrated by the cliffhanger.
• Dancing with the Stars:
  • *Jen gets sent home; Whitney, Andy Richter, and fandom drama abound.
  • Noah trolls the others by saying, “I’ll be voting for [Andy Richter],” which sends Fran and Brianne into fits: “It’s like we stare our op right in the face!” (Brianne, 88:51)
  • Alex Earle and Robert Irwin praised as the true contenders.
• I Love L.A. (HBO): Fran gives the premiere a B–, finds it fun L.A. satire.
• Selling Sunset: Fran gives it a D, “so fucking fake.”
• Love Is Blind Reunion: “Reunion’s always good.…the big reveal of Sparkle, Meg had a baby, which is just so crazy to me.” (Brianne, 100:57)
• Classic Halloween TV picks: That’s So Raven Halloween episode (“still holds up”), Halloween Baking Championship on Food Network.
• Task (Apple TV): Long/complex first episode, but “very good,” says Brianne.
• Special Forces: “Solid. I enjoy watching it…always crazy what these people do.” (Brianne, 100:37)
• The Murdochs (docuseries): Noah finds it “crazy,” reminding himself it’s all real life.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “Everyone really crushed it on Halloween…a big shout out to you guys for basically carrying our Halloween show.” (Fran, 07:47)
• “There’s just a level of disrespect there …there’s other ways to do that. That’s not dressing up in the costume for Halloween.” (Brianne, 37:15, on Julia Fox’s controversial costume)
• “What a fucking asshole.” (Fran, 70:13, about David Harbour)
• “It’s like we stare our op right in the face!” (Brianne, 88:51, on Andy Richter’s DWTS run and Noah’s support)

Bonus Chicks-in-the-Office In-Jokes

• Security Mike: their touring security guard, now a “fan-favorite” among listeners, even getting photos snapped at the meet-and-greets (35:05).
• Listener costumes referenced: “Chicks on their heads,” Kris Jenner, ‘Apparently Kid,’ and more.
• Lots of playful sibling/relationship banter, running gags (manifestation, cheese obsession, Andy Richter as “opponent”).

Conclusion

This episode is a full-on pop culture feast—recapping Halloween, putting fans above celebrities in costume creativity, checking in on DWTS drama, and running through TV/film highlights. The Chicks keep it fun, sassy, and unsparingly honest, with plenty of memorable jokes and real opinions.

Key Segment Timestamps

• 02:09 – Tour/halloween recap
• 33:44 – Celeb Halloween costumes discussion
• 49:21 – Ariana Grande AHS news
• 54:48 – Cat Stickler, John Mayer, Andy Cohen in NYC
• 59:28 – Jennifer Aniston romance reveal
• 64:20 – David Harbour/Lily Allen/Millie Bobby Brown
• 77:33 – Weekly Watch Report

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