Chicks in the Office – “Jacob Elordi & Olivia Jade Can't Quit Each Other, 'SWAG II' Review + Hilary Duff Returns to Music”

Date: September 10, 2025
Hosts: Rhea & Fran (Barstool Sports)

Episode Overview

Rhea and Fran keep the Friday energy alive on a Wednesday, covering the hottest topics in pop culture, including the on-again-off-again romance between Jacob Elordi & Olivia Jade, a review of Justin Bieber’s surprise album “SWAG II,” and the exciting return of Hilary Duff to music. The Chicks also tackle hair, nails, fall refresh routines, listener voicemails, and plenty of side banter, all with their signature chemistry and humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Show Updates and Tour Announcements

• Rhea and Fran announce their "Best Show on Earth" tour starting October 23rd, hitting DC, Milwaukee, Chicago (Halloween party!), Cincinnati, and Philly (Christmas Spectacular).
  • [02:13] Rhea: “Philly is our biggest show yet, our Christmas spectacular.”
  • [02:53] Rhea: “If you don’t have any Halloween plans anymore, like us...come to the Chicago show. We’re gonna have a little party after.”
• General anticipation and excitement for interacting with fans and the effort behind planning surprises for each city.

2. Personal Updates: Nails, Eyes, and Fall Refresh

• Fran discusses waking up with a stye and the woes of chronic eye issues. She recommends self-heating eye masks from TikTok shop for fellow sufferers.
  • [10:15] Fran: "These eye self-heating masks are really, really nice for anybody out there that has eye issues…"
• Rhea battles over which nail shape to choose, debating between “ballerina” and her usual almond, with Fran casting doubt on the experiment.
  • [06:01] Fran: “You can take a risk… But if I’m like, don’t ever do it again, 1,000%.”
  • [08:07] Rhea to listeners: “Let me know… Should I do it? My appointment’s at 12pm Wednesday so hit me before then.”
• Both discuss their seasonal “fall refresh” routines with fresh haircuts and colors ahead of touring and events.
  • [12:39] Rhea: “I did get my fall haircut today because we got the tour coming up…”
  • [13:43] Fran: "Every time around this year, I debate cutting my hair short...I think I'm gonna keep the, you know, the longish length but it definitely needs a trim."

3. Jacob Elordi & Olivia Jade: Can’t Quit Each Other

• Rumors confirmed: After a series of public outings and rumored breakups (including Olivia moving from Paris to NYC), the duo appears very much together, showing up matching as Frankenstein and the Bride at TIFF.
  • [19:01] Fran: "Do you think these two have a really toxic relationship?...all of a sudden, they're together at his premiere at TIFF."
  • [20:08] Rhea: "She dressed as the Bride of Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi is Frankenstein. You tell me it's two people not together..."
• Discussing internet reaction, possible “PR stunts,” and speculation about Olivia’s dinner with Glen Powell.
  • [19:36] Rhea: "Some rumors that like Glen Powell just knows Lori Loughlin…"
  • [20:57] Fran: "Yeah, I do lean towards them being so hot and cold."
• Nepo babies discourse: Tangent about Romy Mars (Sofia Coppola’s daughter), attending Lehigh, and going viral for wanting to take a helicopter to dinner.
  • [24:53] Fran: “She went viral…she was grounded for trying to use her father's credit card to take a helicopter to dinner...”
• Light-hearted sidebars about Jacob’s Australian roots vs. New Zealand's “Kiwi” nickname, and correcting their years-old “Ellerty” pronunciation.
  • [32:33] Rhea: "All I know is that that's what they're called, but I don't know what's the reason…"

Notable Quotes

• [20:12] Rhea: “You tell me it’s two people not together...they're holding her train in the theater...what, are we fools or are they fools?”
• [31:05] Rhea: “Glenn seems like a way more normal guy than Jacob. Jacob already seems very...like, I think Jacob makes himself a little too serious.”

4. Gigi Hadid’s Tangled Audition

• Gigi auditioned for Disney’s live-action Tangled; ultimately passed over due to the singing requirement.
  • [36:23] Fran: “She reportedly told Vogue she auditioned for live-action Tangled...she had a strong audition but the singing is always going to be the toughest aspect...”
• Immediate fantasy casting: Sabrina Carpenter, Florence Pugh, and Hilary Duff each floated as possible Rapunzel alternatives.
  • [37:10] Fran: “My brain immediately went to Sabrina Carpenter.”
  • [40:09] Rhea: “Maybe they have other things in the work right now that they’re focusing on…”
• News drops that Tangled live-action is on indefinite pause after Snow White’s lukewarm performance.

5. Hilary Duff Returns to Music

• Hilary Duff is releasing new music and a behind-the-scenes documentary, her first major musical effort in years. She’s working with her husband, a music producer.
  • [41:58] Fran: "Hillary doing music again is absolutely amazing...her husband, music guy, singer, producer..."
  • [43:03] Rhea: “If we’re not gonna get Lizzie McGuire back, at least we’ll get Hilary Duff the singer back.”
• Both hosts lament the scrapped Lizzie McGuire reboot and praise Duff’s lasting impact.

6. Justin Bieber’s “SWAG II” Surprise Review

• SWAG II, a massive album drop (44 songs across Discs 1 & 2), drops with no promo—fans and hosts both delighted.
  • [45:54] Rhea: “Let me tell you, I am maybe the most happy because I enjoyed Swag…but Swag II, I immediately was like, oh.”
  • [46:44] Fran: “We feel blessed on Swag and Swag II...if you open Swag II on Spotify it has Disc 1 and then all those songs, then Disc 2 is everything from Swag…”
• Shout-out to tracks “Eye Candy,” “Speed Demon,” and “Mother in Youn” (a love song about Hailey and their baby)—praised for meaningful lyrics and catchiness.
  • [48:05] Fran: "Mother in Youn—how fucking sweet is that song?...just a really sweet sentiment for a song..."
  • [49:25] Noah: "They try to say I’m out of my mind, but now they’re singing every line."
• Noting a big week for the Biebers as Hailey launches new products as well.

Popcorner: Audience Voicemails & Hot Takes

1. Are the ‘Love Thy Mater’ Girls the New Kardashians?

[51:53]

• Listener asks if Hulu is grooming a new “it family” to replace the Kardashian dynasty.
  • Fran: “I don’t think anybody can go out and necessarily replace the Kardashians, but I’m sure Hulu wants the Naders to have the same impact.”
  • Rhea: “It would be hard to ever replicate what the Kardashians did…that was just lightning in a bottle.”

2. Christopher Briney Deserves A ‘Jacob Elordi’ Career Arc

[55:43]

• Praise for The Summer I Turned Pretty star; suggestion he’s ready for more serious, adult roles like Elordi after “Kissing Booth.”
  • Fran: “Give the kid the…give him an Emmy. He’s been fantastic.”
  • Rhea: “We would love for Christopher Briney to get that success, but we’re not in control of that.”

3. Taylor Swift’s Vinyl Drops—Too Much?

[58:07]

• Caller says, “Enough is enough” with multiple vinyl editions and surprise countdowns.
  • Rhea: “People who are working at that time will know this…the time slot when they need to be online to get this vinyl…too many vinyls? I disagree with that.”
  • Fran: “For fans that feel like they need to buy every single one…that’s a lot of money…it is a lot to keep up with...I get it. It is a lot.”

4. On Sharing Spoilers & Clown Suits

[61:49]

• A listener revisits Rhea’s “Bachelor” spoiler DM fiasco (resulting in her literal clown suit on-air) and asks if they still share or sit on secrets.
  • Rhea: “I’m not in the spoiler game. And I tapped my foot in it for one second and I got clowned…We get stuff all the time…when it’s confirmed by Page Six, we’re like, yeah, it’s happening.”

5. Dancing With the Stars—Dream Pro Partners and Celeb Candidates

[66:30]

• Fun call-in: If you were on DWTS, who would you want as your pro? If you were a pro, which celeb partner would you want?
  • Fran: “I think mine’s Val.”
  • Rhea: “Maybe Pasha…Ezra would be fun too…I don’t know if I would want to be with Mark.”
  • For stars: Joe Jonas, Jake Shane, and athletes like Jason Kelce and Steph Curry all suggested.
  • Extended banter about strategy—do the pros ever get to request partners?

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Jacob & Olivia’s Energy:
  • [20:12] Rhea: “You tell me it’s two people not together...they're holding her train in the theater...what, are we fools or are they fools?”
• On Returning to Spoilers:
  • [64:05] Rhea: “I’m not in the spoiler game. And I tapped my foot in it for one second and I got clowned…”
• On Bieber’s Lyric (as recalled by Noah):
  • [49:25] Noah: “They try to say I’m out of my mind, but now they’re singing every line.”
• On Lizzie McGuire Cancellation:
  • [43:08] Rhea: “It’s kind of ridiculous that they couldn’t just trust Lizzie McGuire herself and Hilary Duff to create an amazing product.”

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Tour Announcements & Show Banter: 02:08 – 04:50
• Personal Care/Nails/Stye/Fall Refresh: 04:51 – 15:17
• Jacob Elordi & Olivia Jade Deep Dive: 17:16 – 33:01
• Gigi Hadid – ‘Tangled’ Audition & Live-Action Musicals: 35:53 – 41:16
• Hilary Duff’s Musical Return: 41:16 – 45:54
• Justin Bieber’s SWAG II Review: 45:54 – 49:46
• Popcorner Voicemails: 51:45 – 73:11

Tone & Language

The episode is conversational, playful, opinionated, and chatty, with the hosts bantering as close friends, teasing each other, and sometimes going on lighthearted tangents. Their takes are rooted in pop culture expertise mixed with personal anecdotes, and they bring listeners in as part of the discussion.

For New Listeners

• You’ll get the latest Hollywood gossip, streaming and music news, and authentic perspectives.
• Rhea and Fran give their honest takes—sometimes unpredictable, always entertaining.
• The Chicks regularly engage with listeners, voicemails, and inside jokes, making every episode welcoming and accessible.

Bottom Line:
This episode is a jam-packed mix of pop culture headlines, hilarious personal updates, and listener hot takes. The unwavering chemistry between Rhea and Fran shines, as does their ability to keep it real while dissecting everything from Justin Bieber’s discography to DWTS partner dreams—all filtered through the lens of your internet-savvy best friends.