Chicks in the Office: Colton & Lucy Hale, Camille Kostek (ft. Gronk), and Emily DiDonato Interviews
Episode Date: July 20, 2020
Hosts: Ria and Fran (Barstool Sports)
Overview
This episode is a pop culture-packed ride with:
- Updates and hot takes on new celebrity relationships (Colton Underwood & Lucy Hale)
- Reactions to secret celeb pregnancy news (Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel)
- Discussion of the Meg Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez incident
- Exclusive interviews with SI model Camille Kostek (featuring Gronk) and supermodel Emily DiDonato
- Recaps on TV obsessions, quarantine reflections, and the inside track on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
- Plenty of candid, hilarious, and occasionally NSFW girl-talk energy
Celebrity & Pop Culture Recap
Selling Sunset & Netflix Movie Crushes
[02:06 – 06:46]
- Fran started Selling Sunset, and both hosts endorse it as must-watch.
- Feel the Beat (Netflix family dance movie) got a rave for its cute, wholesome energy and attractive male lead Wolfgang Novogratz ("the new Netflix Noah Centineo").
- Fran: “He is stupid cute. Like, once again, obviously. Oh, oh, oh, there. Hello.” [04:30]
- Ria: “We have Disney Channel tastes, and there’s nothing wrong with that ... We like positivity. There’s nothing more feel-good than a nice Disney movie.” [03:49]
Rihanna’s New Skincare Line
[07:09 – 09:50]
- Discussion of Rihanna’s Fenty Skin, including her new men’s skincare line fronted by A$AP Rocky.
- Ria: "My heart literally dropped down to my vagina and my mouth as well. ... Because you love it and it also turns you on at the same time." [08:15 – 08:37]
- “If she has a great men’s line … you can just get them to use it, and it’s Fenty, it’s probably fantastic.” Fran [09:02]
Colton Underwood & Lucy Hale: New Couple Alert?
[11:23 – 18:23]
- Colton (former Bachelor) spotted hiking with Lucy Hale (actress)
- Lucy apparently made the first move after Colton’s breakup with Cassie.
- Fran: "If Lucy has had these thoughts for a while ... she was like, f*ck it, I'm making the first move." [16:03]
- Ria and Fran speculate Colton tipped off paparazzi: “If you don’t think Colton called the paparazzi on him, then you are sadly mistaken.” Ria [12:42]
- Discussion of Bachelor Nation dating famous non-reality stars
- Humorous riff on which female Bachelor alum will be first to date a famous athlete or actor.
Secret Baby: Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel
[19:17 – 24:36]
- Surprise news: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel welcomed their second child after a totally undercover pregnancy in rural Montana.
- Ria (amid laughter): “I had a dream about him the other night that was fantastic ... Justin Timberlake shows up and he’s like ‘where’s the wedding?’ … and then he was like, ‘oh, you guys just wanna hang out and make D?’ I’m like f*ck yeah, I’ll make pasta galaga.” [22:24]
- Hosts praise the couple’s privacy and “escaping” to Montana.
The Meg Thee Stallion – Tory Lanez Shooting
[25:32 – 32:14]
- Fran and Ria break down the confusion and horror over Tory Lanez allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
- Fran: “She was straight up shot. Like, that’s just … it’s not funny at all.” [28:11]
- Ria: "Now he's gonna have a lot of people after him obviously. Because you can't just shoot Meg the Stallion and think you're gonna get away with it." [28:59]
- Emphasis on how internet jokes overlook the trauma and seriousness of violence against women, especially Black women.
- Notable quote (from Megan via Twitter, read by Fran): “…this is my real life, and I'm real life hurt and traumatized.” [30:00]
INTERVIEW: Camille Kostek (+ Rob Gronkowski Guest Appearance)
[33:01 – 63:26]
SI Swimsuit, Quarantine Life, Outer Banks, and Couple TikToks
On the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
- Camille shares her excitement for her continued inclusion, shooting this year in the Dominican Republic.
- Fran: “That’s crazy to me that you guys don’t get to see it before it goes out.” [43:41]
- Camille: “I feel like I could be in a position that’s so wacky but would be so in love with it just because it’s in that magazine.” [44:00]
- Hopes a specific purple bikini shot makes it in [44:31]
Quarantine with Gronk
- Loving the forced downtime: “I selfishly, I'm sad that it’s at the expense of the world, but I don’t miss going to airports … Rob and I cooking together, cleaning together … doing boring things has been really, really fun.” [35:00]
- Having time to 'chill,' cook, and reflect on the fast pace of their typical lives.
Life as an NFL Girlfriend & SI Model
- Discusses transition as Gronk moves to Tampa Bay, the behind-the-scenes feelings of ‘dating an athlete’ and the camaraderie among WAGs (wives and girlfriends).
TV + Quarantine Fun
- Outer Banks obsession—Camille says she and Rob binged it in two days after hearing about it from the podcast.
- Camille: “We lost a lot of sleep because we just watched it all day long. We became obsessed with Netflix that day.” [46:44]
- Both hosts reflect on bingeing vs. outdoor/‘granny’ activities in lockdown.
On Swimwear, TikTok, and Butts
- Camille announces (sneakily) an upcoming swimwear line: “I don’t even know if I’m allowed to say it, but … I am working on swimwear.” [50:25]
- Extended crack-up about designing swimsuit bottoms: “When you’re designing your bottoms, just think about the girls who are on a family beach and can’t have their asses out.” Fran [52:23]
- TikTok: Gronk initiates couple TikToks, not the other way around. “People think it’s me being like, ‘get in here now,’ but it’s usually not like that.” Camille [54:46]
- Norman the dog makes star cameos throughout, making his podcast presence known.
Gronk’s Cameo
- Gronk drops in, delivers a cheeky “third leg” joke and banters with the hosts:
- Camille: “It’s what happens when you stand on your third leg … you get really tall.” [60:20]
- Ria: (laughing) “That was all we needed from you, Rob.” [60:28]
INTERVIEW: EMILY DIDONATO
[65:09 – 93:51]
SI Swimsuit, Modeling Career, Reality TV, Dog Mom Life
SI Swimsuit Background
- Emily shares her return to SI after a few years away, this time in snowy Wyoming.
- Emily: “My first time shooting with Sports Illustrated was in Namibia … 24 hours to get there, and I was so terrified about what was about to happen.” [71:16]
- Emphasizes the supportive, all-female team behind the shoots; the exhilaration of not seeing her own photos until publication.
Career Evolution & Content Creation
- Emily now creates YouTube and TikTok content, finding new joy in producing her own material.
- Emily: "With Instagram it’s just a little two dimensional … on YouTube, I really let loose, people really know what I’m like. I’m always in my glasses, my pajamas." [74:40]
Reality TV Fandom
- Huge Bravo and Bachelor fan:
- “Real Housewives of New York is probably my favorite … Also, I have a soft spot for Summer House (my husband’s old roommate is Kyle Cook!)” [82:11]
- Emily: “Hannah Brown was an incredible Bachelorette … I loved Tyler Cameron, I wanted it to be him. Sat next to him at Fashion Week … Wow. Beautiful man.” [85:55]
- Dream of appearing on Bravo: “But it is mostly my dream to be on Bravo for sure. I'm not sure in what capacity, but I'd love it.” [84:04]
Adapting Work During COVID
- Has self-shot catalogs for brands at home; called on friends to help photograph her for work; admits husband is “useless with a camera” [76:28 – 77:27].
Meet-Cute Love Story
- Emily met her husband on a flight to Colorado—mutual friends involved; she originally ignored his calls, but now they’re married.
- “I can’t believe I met my husband wearing that [giant North Face puffer] …” [78:32]
- “Once you have a good subject, you have a great photo!” (on husbands as Instagram partners) [77:36]
Dog Mom Confessions
- Both Emily and Ria have new puppies, swap stories (crate-training, Instagram accounts for the dogs).
- Admits to DMing in character as her dog: “I’m kind of entertained by … creating a personality for my dog.” [91:00]
- Emily’s pup is coincidentally the sibling of Olivia Culpo’s dog.
Episode Memorable Quotes
- “My heart literally dropped down to my vagina and my mouth as well.” — Ria on A$AP Rocky [08:15]
- “She was straight up shot. Like, that’s just … it’s not funny at all.” — Fran on Meg Thee Stallion [28:11]
- “If you don’t think Colton called the paparazzi on him, then you are sadly mistaken.” — Ria [12:42]
- “People think it’s me being like, ‘get in here now,’ but it’s usually not like that.” — Camille about Gronk on TikTok [54:46]
- “It’s what happens when you stand on your third leg … you get really tall.” — Gronk, via Camille [60:20]
- “With Instagram it’s just a little two dimensional … on YouTube, I really let loose, people really know what I’m like.” — Emily Didonato [74:40]
Key Timestamps & Segments
| Timestamp | Segment | |------------|---------| | 02:06–06:46 | Netflix recs: Selling Sunset & Feel the Beat ‘crushes’ | | 07:09–09:50 | Rihanna’s Fenty Skin line, A$AP as face of men’s line | | 11:23–18:23 | Colton Underwood, Lucy Hale dating rumors | | 19:17–24:36 | Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake secret baby | | 25:32–32:14 | Meg Thee Stallion, Tory Lanez shooting, cultural response | | 33:01–63:26 | Camille Kostek interview, Gronk drop-in, Outer Banks, SI preview, couple TikToks | | 65:09–93:51 | Emily Didonato interview: SI, dog mom life, reality TV, work through COVID |
Closing Thoughts
- The episode blends candid girl talk, irreverent pop culture commentary, and genuine heartfelt moments—on relationships, career, and pandemic life.
- Both major interviews (Camille Kostek & Emily Didonato) offer legit insider info on the modeling world, working during COVID, and relatable quarantine chats.
- The tone is easygoing, playful, and honest—with a strong undercurrent of female support, empowerment, and friendship.
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