Chicks in the Office – January 14, 2026

Harry Styles New Music? + Hailey Bieber Denies 'Abuse' From Justin Bieber

Hosts: Ria & Fran (Barstool Sports)
Guests/Co-hosts: Kelly, Gia, Noah
Main Topics: Harry Styles music rumors & MSG residency, Hailey Bieber TikTok drama, Scooter Braun/Sydney Sweeney relationship, Megan Trainor mom group TikTok, Book club announcement, Popcorner listener Q&A

Episode Overview

Ria and Fran reconvene for another jam-packed episode focused on the latest in pop culture and entertainment. The show kicks off with news about their upcoming 2026 live tour dates, a candid discussion about long podcast episodes, and then dives into the biggest celebrity stories of the week—including rumors of Harry Styles’ new music and residency, the latest drama circulating Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber, and a trending TikTok controversy featuring Meghan Trainor. An exciting announcement delivers a new monthly book club for listeners. The episode closes out with their “Popcorner” segment, where the Chicks and team answer quirky and thought-provoking audience voicemails.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Chicks in the Office on Tour (01:21–03:56)

• Announcement of new tour cities: Charlotte (March 3), Seattle (March 12), San Diego (March 14), Dallas (March 25), Boston (March 31), and Minneapolis (April 9).
• Ria discusses her need for "redemption" in Charlotte due to a past show when she had the flu.
• Tickets on sale Friday at noon Eastern.

2. Podcast Episode Length & Listener Preferences (04:53–11:01)

• Listener feedback on long episodes:
  • Some fans love the length, using timestamps and stretching episodes out over several days.
  • Others have complained about “oversaturation.”
  • Ria: “I'm not going to stop us from talking when we have something to say.” (05:58)
• Discussion on album/song length vs. podcast length:
  • Debating whether albums or podcasts can be “too long.”
  • Fran: "Just listen to the song as you like." (07:10)

3. Podcast Nostalgia & Inside Jokes (11:01–16:13)

• Reminiscing about favorite past episodes.
• Inside jokes about the elusive “drunk Jobros” episode and whether it still exists on YouTube.
• Banter about throwing a party for their upcoming 1,000th episode and ten years at Barstool.

4. Cigarettes, Sean Penn & Celebrity Aging (16:39–24:44)

• Random off-topic segment on Sean Penn chain smoking at the Golden Globes.
• Jokes that cigarettes’ adverse effects are “putting Sean Penn’s face on the packs.”
• Fran: "If you chain smoke your entire life ... you could end up looking like this." (17:55)
• Lighthearted debate over aging celebrities: Sean Penn vs. Brad Pitt and George Clooney.

Main Topics

5. Harry Styles New MSG Residency & Album Teasers (29:47–36:03)

• Rumor from Page Six that Harry Styles is planning a second Madison Square Garden residency.
• Context about his last sold-out MSG run (15 nights in 2022), and his arena banner.
• New album hints: Posters appearing globally, mysterious videos ("We Belong Together").
• Group excitement over the possibility.
  • Fran: "I hope this is true because Page Six is reporting this, but it's really not anywhere else." (30:19)
  • Ria: “If he's there, I'm there.” (32:05)
• Personal memories of favorite Harry concerts (“top moment of my life”—Ria, 32:34).
• Side tangent: Joking about “Booners” (Benson Boone fans).

6. Scooter Braun Jealousy over Sydney Sweeney DMs (36:07–42:34)

• Alleged report (from The Sun) that Scooter Braun is upset about athletes sliding into Sydney Sweeney's DMs.
  • Fran: “He just sounds shitty to be in a relationship with.” (38:19)
  • Ria: “You’re a big fat loser ... getting mad ... about people sliding into Sydney Sweeney’s DMs.” (38:57)
  • All agree: If Sweeney’s ignoring/blocking messages, it shouldn’t be a problem.
• Broader discussion: Public figures’ relationship boundaries and social media DMs.

7. Hailey Bieber TikTok 'Abuse' Drama (42:38–48:38)

• Rumor that Hailey accidentally (or intentionally) reposted a TikTok discussing “abuse” from Justin Bieber.
• Hailey quickly shut down rumors, calling out internet users as “really bored.”
  • Fran: “There's just no way Hailey’s reposting this video on purpose. That's just not happening.” (47:34)
  • Ria: “Total accident. Yeah. If she did.” (47:36)
• Discussion about how easy it is to accidentally repost on TikTok/Instagram.

8. Meghan Trainor & Mom Group TikTok Trend (48:38–51:19)

• Meghan Trainor viral TikToks spark rumors she's involved in “mom group drama.”
• Debate about whether she’s playing up the rumors or just joining trends.
  • Fran: “She's using viral trends to address the drama without really saying too much.” (49:01)
  • Ria: “You gotta be careful ... people think the trends are about the drama.” (48:38)
• Paparazzi following various “mom group” celebrities, speculation about the group’s composition.

9. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Chicks in the Office Book Club! (51:29–58:53)

• Launch of a monthly book club, hosted by Ria, Fran, Kelly, and Gia.
  • Two episodes per month (biweekly), starting January 29th, on YouTube & podcast feeds.
  • First book: Heart the Lover (most recommended by listeners).
  • Involvement from listeners on book selections, naming the club, submitting discussion questions.
  • Plans for worksheets, interactive discussions, “book club within your friend group.”
  • Fran: "Have these open discussions where you guys can read the books, and then we'll all discuss it and interact..." (52:32)
• Playful banter about what "biweekly" and "bimonthly" mean.

10. Popcorner: Listener Voicemails (64:23–96:09)

Voicemail Highlights:
(Timestamps refer to when each topic begins)

• Dentist Dilemma: Eyes Open or Closed? (64:23)
  • Lively group poll; most keep eyes open, except Noah who closes his.
  • Fran: “I cannot figure out for the life of me what I do ... I think I keep them open.” (66:06)
• Mr. Fantasy / KJ Apa TikTok Persona (70:50)
  • Callers ask about the mysterious TikTok music persona.
  • Dissecting KJ Apa’s alter ego: “I can't believe he's kept up this act for this long.” — Ria (71:42)
  • Fran: “He created an entirely new persona for him to do music.” (72:12)
• Taylor Frankie Paul & Mormon Wives/Bachelorette Phone Rules (78:56)
  • Whether Taylor is allowed to have her phone during filming (likely, yes, citing her ongoing social content).
  • Extended debate: Is Whitney the new “face” of the show? Does she crave the spotlight more than Taylor?
  • Gia: “I think Whitney wants to be in control of this group ... that's always the vibe I’ve gotten.” (84:53)
  • Fran: “If you were to, like, even if someone didn’t know her name ... they'd be like, oh yeah, yeah." (86:50)
• Wicked Movie Franchise: Should It Continue? (87:00)
  • Consensus: No need for more Wicked movies; let the story end.
  • “I think we, I think it’s a unanimous no on this front.” — Fran (87:49)
  • Discussion on Wizard of Oz remakes and preference for unknown actors/actresses in iconic roles.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I'm not going to stop us from talking when we have something to say.” — Ria (05:58)
• “If you chain smoke your entire life ... you could end up looking like this.” — Fran on Sean Penn (17:55)
• “If he's there, I'm there.” — Ria on Harry Styles potentially returning to MSG (32:05)
• “You’re a big fat loser ... getting mad ... about people sliding into Sydney Sweeney’s DMs.” — Ria (38:57)
• “There's just no way Hailey’s reposting this video on purpose. That's just not happening.” — Fran (47:34)
• Banter: “I want us to be able to talk how much we freaking want to talk. Whether that's a lot or a little, we're going to do it.” — Ria (07:56)
• Popcorner gems:
  • “I think I keep them open.” — Fran on being at the dentist (66:06)
  • “He created an entirely new persona for him to do music.” — Fran on KJ Apa becoming Mr. Fantasy (72:12)

Tone & Style

• Conversational, fast-paced, authentic — the hosts interrupt, riff, and indulge in off-topic tangents.
• Friendly, casual, and often irreverent, full of inside jokes and meta-commentary on the podcast itself.

For Listeners Who Missed the Show

This episode is the full Chicks in the Office experience: tour news, celebrity rumors, TikTok drama, playful bickering, and a major new book club initiative. You'll get all the pop culture scoop (get your Harry Styles alerts on!), hear candid debates about podcast length, deep dives into what counts as accidental social media “drama,” and listen in to listeners' weirdest questions (yes, even the dentist dilemma was tackled).
If you love celebrity news, group chat energy, and a behind-the-scenes peek at girl gang podcasting, this episode is for you.

Quick Segment Timeline

• Tour Announcements: 01:21–03:56
• Podcast Episode Length Debate: 04:53–11:01
• Podcast Memories & Party Plans: 11:01–16:13
• Sean Penn and Celebrity Aging: 16:39–24:44
• Harry Styles Rumor Discussion: 29:47–36:03
• Scooter Braun/Sydney Sweeney DMs: 36:07–42:34
• Hailey Bieber TikTok Drama: 42:38–48:38
• Meghan Trainor Mom Group TikTok: 48:38–51:19
• Book Club Announcement: 51:29–58:53
• Popcorner Listener Questions: 64:23–96:09

Next Episode Tease:
TV recap coming Friday (Tell Me Lies), including a special Spencer House (Wrigley) interview.
—“Let's all promise each other that we won't bring up Sean Penn for the rest of the episode. Noted.” (28:20, Ria)