Chicks in the Office – “DWTS S34 Cast Reaction w/ Rylee Arnold, Joey Graziadei on Skydiving w/ Noah + Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun Dating!?”

Date: September 3, 2025
Hosts: Ria and Fran (Barstool Sports)
Guests: Joey Graziadei, Riley Arnold, Noah

Overview

This episode of Chicks in the Office brings the ultimate pop culture catch-up, focusing on the newly announced “Dancing with the Stars” Season 34 cast, a wild skydiving adventure featuring Noah and Joey, the internet-shaking rumors about Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun, plus a wide-ranging Weekly Watch Report. The vibe is classic Friday energy on a Wednesday: irreverent, honest, and full of inside jokes, light roasting, and sisterly support.

Table of Contents

• Weekend Catch-up & Personal Moments
• Skydiving with Joey & Noah (with timestamps)
• Pop Culture Hot Topics
  • Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun
  • DWTS Season 34 Cast Reaction
  • Fifth Harmony Reunion
• Weekly Watch Report
• Interview with Riley Arnold (DWTS Pro)

Weekend Catch-Up & Personal Moments

Hosts reflect on their long weekends, balancing the highs and lows:

• Rhea shares heartfelt news about the loss of her family dog, Flo:

  “We unfortunately don't get our dogs for as long as we want... She was such an amazing part of our family and we will miss her very much.” (03:55)

• Fran recaps an “incredible” Jersey Shore weekend in Lavalette, NJ:

  “Genuinely one of the best weekends of my life. Like, I'm not even kidding.” (07:55)

  • Magical moments: dolphins at sunrise, morning walks, impromptu fire pit by the beach, friendly neighbors.
  • Fran is considering becoming a “Lavalette local.”

Pop Culture TikTok Roundup:

• Viral “Coop on the Stoop” TikToks and KJ Apa’s bizarre “Mr. Fantasy” videos spark laughter and confusion.
• The segment sets the tone for the episode: a blend of pop culture, personal stories, and TikTok hysteria.

Skydiving with Joey & Noah

Segment Start: [22:34]

The Set-Up

• Noah and Joey share their joint skydiving adventure, with Joey as the experienced guide (he did his first jump in Hawaii) and Noah as the nervous first-timer.
• Rhea and Kelsey (Joey’s girlfriend) abstain, opting for sleep-ins over early morning adrenaline.

Key Moments & Reactions

• Breakfast before the jump: “We had a nice breakfast at a diner... two over easy eggs if you want details.” (27:37)

• The dread sets in:

  “I was driving home from the Cape yesterday... it started to sink in a little more.” – Noah (26:46)

• The jump experience:

  “Once you get on that plane, it gets real. It’s not a normal plane. It starts shaking a little...” – Joey (28:58)
  “They start putting the gear on you... I’m double-checking the buckles.” – Noah (28:41)

  • Joey goes first, Noah has to watch him vanish: “I hate seeing me go first and just disappear.” – Joey (30:55)
  • Noah on free-fall:

    “I just kept saying ‘crazy.’ That was crazy.” (41:50)

  • Skydiving over New Jersey, not exactly scenic (“Hawaii was pretty cool... over the ocean”), but still exhilarating.

• Post-jump debrief:

  “Best part also is, like, when the parachute goes, just hanging out and seeing the view.” – Joey (39:34)

• Bungee vs. Skydive Hot-Take:

  “If something goes wrong with a parachute... we have time to figure this out. Something goes wrong with a bungee cord, it’s over.” – Joey (38:24)

Notable Quotes:

• “It was nice to go with someone who’s done it before.” – Noah (43:38)
• “All our people today said they wouldn’t even go bungee jumping.” – Joey (38:52)

Pop Culture Hot Topics

Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun [57:12]

• Rumor confirmed:

  “Sydney Sweeney dating Scooter Braun... Are you fucking kidding me?” – Fran (57:12)

• Reaction is a mix of disbelief and mockery:
  • “Just when you think the girl can't make people more upset, she pops out dating Scooter Braun.” – Fran (57:36)
  • “Does she have a humility kink?” (59:14)
• The hosts question the PR spin and call out Scooter for likely bragging about it.

DWTS Season 34 Cast Reaction [64:42]

• Cast Reveal:
  Buzz and excitement over a stacked cast: Alex Earl, Robert Irwin, Hilaria Baldwin, Dylan Efron, Lauren from Fifth Harmony, and more.

• Notable pairings:

  • “Val and Alex Earl... Daniella and Dylan [Efron]... Hilaria and Gleb.” (67:04)
  • Fran and Rhea speculate about drama potential, especially with Gleb’s pairing.

• Strategy and speculation:
  “The new pro dynamic – is the pro being judged more harshly?” – Fran raises questions about the competition mechanics.

• Social media fanfare:
  “If you watched last season... there’s gonna be a lot more viewers coming in because they want to be a part of the conversation.” (71:50)

Fifth Harmony Reunion [72:33]

• Four members reunite on stage at the Jonas Brothers concert—without Camila Cabello.
• Choreography is lampooned: “Our girls back together, never in sync.” (74:51)
• Fran wonders why Camila couldn’t join: “What happened with Camila Cabello and Fifth Harmony?” (73:18)
• Rhea laments missed potential in Normani’s solo career:

  “There was such a plan for Normani’s solo stuff... Who failed her? The label? Her team?” (76:04)

Weekly Watch Report [82:11]

Main Watches & Reviews

“Unknown Number” (Netflix True Crime Doc)

• The show’s surprise twists leave Fran and Rhea speechless:

  “I sat watching it like this the whole time.” (84:16)

  • Premise: Two teens tormented for years by vile, personal texts from an anonymous number.
  • Fran: “What the fuck? That is all I have to say. Seriously. What?” (83:49)

“Love Thy Nadir”

• Rhea: “I watched all eight episodes... Entertaining reality show.” (88:32)
• Hosts discuss the honesty of showing weight loss drug use (Ozempic) in the modeling industry and the candid family dynamics.

“Amanda Knox” (Hulu drama starring Grace Van Patten)

• General praise from Fran, more mixed from Noah, who feels the lead is playing her more famous “Tell Me Lies” character:

  “I don’t know about, like, the way it’s being told, just kind of throwing me off.” (107:13)

“Summer I Turned Pretty” and “My Life with the Walter Boys”

• Both shows get high marks for end-of-summer vibes. Fran: “Let’s branch out. Maybe make out with somebody else one time and then you can go back to Conrad...” (94:56)

Movie Nostalgia

• Deep dive into the “Cheaper by the Dozen” duology and why it’s a pure comfort watch.

Interview with Riley Arnold (DWTS Pro) [119:49]

Key Highlights

• Riley reflects on the Season 34 partner announcement:

  “I feel amazing... such a relief that I can finally start talking about it and sharing with everybody.” (120:09)

• On being paired with Scott Hoying from Pentatonix:

  “Immediately just clicked. He is so funny, so fun, and I feel like our energy is well-matched.” (120:32)

• Lessons from last season and personal growth:

  “It’s really awesome that I can go into my third season knowing those things and understanding what I need to do.” (123:54)

• Advice from her sister Lindsay:

  “Always just be yourself because you don’t want to lose who you are. If people don’t like you for who you are, they don’t deserve your time.” (124:23)

• On growing up in dance, family support, and being a role model for type 1 diabetes.

• Dream partner?

  “This is like reaching for the stars... Justin Bieber.” (146:13)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If something went wrong with the parachute, they have backups. We have time to figure this out. Something goes wrong with a bungee cord, it’s over.” – Joey (38:24)
• “Does she have a humility kink? Like, is she like, what can I do to make people upset with me and just roast me apart?” – Fran on Sydney Sweeney (59:14)
• “It reads like a post from The Onion.” – Rhea (63:13)
• “You gotta get on board. You don’t want to be left behind in the talks... If only you were watching from the beginning.” – Fran on DWTS (72:04)

Episode Flow & Tone

• Honest and unscripted; the hosts don’t shy away from emotion (Rhea’s loss, Fran’s nostalgia).
• Witty and irreverent takes on celebrity culture.
• Deep dives into reality TV mechanics and their impact on fandom.
• A blend of personal and pop culture makes segments feel natural, never forced.
• Interviews are supportive and insightful (particularly with Riley Arnold), giving fans inside access without pretension.

Takeaways

• If you care about “Dancing with the Stars,” reality TV, or the wild side of celebrity news, this is a must-listen episode.
• The show balances the relatable (grief, weekend getaways, TV binges) and the outrageous (Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun!?).
• Inside access: The Riley Arnold interview offers a fresh, optimistic perspective from a young star in the DWTS universe.

For more pop culture recaps, hot takes, and exclusive celebrity interviews, don’t miss future episodes of Chicks in the Office.