Chicks in the Office – Episode Summary

Podcast: Chicks in the Office
Date: October 22, 2025
Hosts: Ria, Fran (with Noah)
Key Topics: John Stamos slams Lori Loughlin’s ex, Kristin Cavallari & Lauren Conrad’s feud over, TikTok’s “Group 7," the Louvre jewel heist, Louis Tomlinson vs. Logan Paul, Popcorner listener voicemails

Episode Overview

This episode of Chicks in the Office brings Ria and Fran’s trademark mix of pop-culture updates, sassy banter, and listener interaction. The main topics include John Stamos publicly criticizing Lori Loughlin’s ex, Kristin Cavallari revealing her feud with Lauren Conrad is over, Louis Tomlinson blasting Logan Paul, and a spirited conversation around TikTok trends, viral cultural moments, and some wild listener voicemails. The tone is witty, gossipy, and lively, keeping true to the brand’s fun, unfiltered energy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Vibes, Halloween Costume Chat, and “Wicked Wednesday”

Timestamps: 03:13–09:00

• Kicking off with high-energy “Wicked Wednesday” talk (inspired by Dancing with the Stars’ Wicked Night and the anticipation for the Wicked movie).
• The hosts discuss Halloween costume plans, including multiple outfit ideas and the urge to finally try a “scary” costume. Ria considers “going scary”—with Fran wanting to try the classic mask move.
• Tour excitement for upcoming Chicago shows: “If you show up without a costume on, you’ll be denied entry. Not true.” – Fran (05:49)
• Jokes about not getting invited to Halloween parties: “No Halloween parties for us. How many you got? You got a big one?” – Ria (07:22)

2. TikTok’s “Group 7” Viral Trend

Timestamps: 11:01–18:01

• Explains viral TikTok trend started by Sophie/Sophia James: users get randomly sorted into “groups” (mostly Group 7), which snowballed into a larger social experience.
• Fran discovers she’s in Group 4 live on the pod.
• Ria becomes (jokingly) “leader of Group 4” and builds an instant cult following:

  “Welcome to group four, ladies and gentlemen. Whoa. We get our nails done, we get our hair done. We’re looking hot and sexy and we’re parading ourselves out there.” – Fran (17:23)

• The phenomenon likened to Hunger Games and internet tribalism.
• Memes, FOMO, and TikTok’s algorithm manipulations dissected with humor:

  “The love for group seven just like popped off the most.” – Ria (12:39)

3. The Louvre Jewel Heist

Timestamps: 18:09–27:41

• The team reacts live to news of a real-life jewel heist at the Louvre.
• Describes it as an “Ocean’s Eleven”/“Thomas Crown Affair” movie moment, joking about potential film adaptations:

  “If I was watching a movie about this, I would be rooting for the burglars to get the jewelry from the Louvre.” – Fran (18:59)

• The robbery: jewels worth $102 million stolen in 6–7 minutes by pros on motorbikes, using a crane and angle grinders (20:30–23:08).
• Mixed feelings: awe at the heist’s audacity vs. lamenting loss of cultural heritage.
• Realistic concerns about the artifacts being quickly broken down and lost:

  “At that point, these things have probably been completely dismantled, torn apart…the stones…as for the historical aspect of, like, the crown jewels of France, yeah, they’re gone.” – Ria (24:53)

• Multiple pop culture references (Now You See Me, Nicholas Cage, George Clooney, etc.)

4. John Stamos Slams Lori Loughlin’s Ex on Good Guys Podcast

Timestamps: 29:37–34:28

• Recaps John Stamos’ candid comments about Lori Loughlin’s ex-husband Massimo.
• Stamos called Massimo a “narcissist” and implied Lori “paid the price” in the college admissions scandal, riding for her more than was known.
• Speculation about whether Lori is relieved to have John speak up for her:

  “I bet you if anything, especially if this is all going down right now, I think Lori’s like, finally have somebody, like, get the truth out there that’s not me, you know?” – Ria (31:52)

• Fans reacting with hopes for an “Uncle Jesse & Aunt Becky” reunion, immediately Googling Stamos’ marital status.
• Hosts support John backing Lori, with digressions about Full House nostalgia.

5. Kristin Cavallari & Lauren Conrad – “Feud is Over”

Timestamps: 34:28–36:48

• Kristin shares on her podcast that she and Lauren Conrad are “friends again”; her initial reluctance to take part in the reunion is discussed.
• The hosts reflect on growing up, maturing, seeing old drama in a new light:

  “There’s so much history there and a lot of, like, who they are is because of each other.” – Fran (35:01)

6. Louis Tomlinson Calls Out Logan Paul Over the Liam Payne Interview

Timestamps: 36:48–42:27

• Louis Tomlinson’s recent interview with The Independent—he “forever despises Logan Paul” over the controversial interview Logan did with Liam Payne.

  “I fucking forever despise Logan Paul. Horrible, horrible little—.” – Ria quoting Louis (40:10)

• The hosts unpack the emotional fallout from that podcast episode, expressing empathy for Louis and Liam.
• Conversation about the highs/lows of modern media, the clickbait cycle, and the responsibility of podcast hosts.
• Recognition that Louis’ grudge is understandable: “You can’t tell Louis Tomlinson how to feel, but it’s not on them.” – Fran (41:29)

7. Popcorner: Listener Voicemails & Hot Takes

Timestamps: 43:40–68:06

Standout Listener Calls & Reactions

• Parents refusing to feed kid guests: Multiple traumatic stories recounted about being denied food at friends’ and boyfriend’s houses.

  “That is whacked. That’s some diabolical shit. That is weird.” – Ria (45:30)
  “Nothing weirder than moms who are rude to other little girls because of jealousy. It is really bizarre behavior.” – Fran (45:45)

• Dancing with the Stars should have 4 judges: General agreement, fans want more female voices on the panel (53:16–54:40).
• Jesse Solomon singing on social media: Callers (and hosts) are mixed, finding it “ick”-inducing but ultimately non-harmful:

  “If he’s got a passion for it and he wants to venture out and try to make music, then…let Jesse sing.” – Fran (56:37–58:05)

• Benny Blanco barefoot at his wedding: Callers and hosts debate etiquette, double standards, and foot-related quirks at weddings; clarify that it was likely Selena, not Benny, barefoot for the first dance.

  “If you show up to a wedding and the groom has his dirty toes on the altar… Dirty toes on the altar is crazy.” – Caller (60:41), Fran (61:06) “If the bride’s barefoot, that’s OK. If the groom’s barefoot, you’re a maniac.” – Fran (67:09)

• Running thread: The team brings empathy, laughter, and light-hearted skepticism to every caller, often relating the topics back to their own lives or wider cultural contexts.

Notable Quotes

| Time | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 03:13 | Fran | "It's Chicks in the Office with Ria and Fran giving you that Friday energy on a Wednesday…it's Wicked Wednesday, everybody." | | 12:39 | Ria | “The love for group seven just like popped off the most.” | | 18:29 | Fran | “Robbing the Louvre. Like, you are—you’re the crème de la crème of robbers.” | | 31:52 | Ria | “I bet you if anything, especially if this is all going down right now, I think Lori’s like, finally have somebody, like, get the truth out there that’s not me, you know?” | | 40:10 | Riavia Louis | “I fucking forever despise Logan Paul. Horrible, horrible little—.” | | 45:30 | Ria | “That is whacked. That’s some diabolical shit. That is weird.” | | 45:45 | Fran | “Nothing weirder than moms who are rude to other little girls because of jealousy. It is really bizarre behavior.” | | 56:37 | Fran | “If he’s got a passion for it and he wants to venture out and try to make music, then…let Jesse sing.” | | 61:06 | Fran | “If I showed up to a friend’s wedding and the groom Was shoeless barefoot on the dance floor for his first dance…At its core, you’re 100% correct.” |

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Halloween & “Wicked Wednesday”: 03:13–09:00
• TikTok Group 7 Trend: 11:01–18:01
• Louvre Jewel Heist: 18:09–27:41
• John Stamos criticizes Lori Loughlin’s ex: 29:37–34:28
• Kristin Cavallari & Lauren Conrad Friends Again: 34:28–36:48
• Louis Tomlinson Tears into Logan Paul: 36:48–42:27
• Popcorner listener calls: 43:40–68:06
  • Parents refusing to feed kid guests: 43:40–51:32
  • DWTS Judges Chat: 53:09–54:40
  • Jesse Solomon “ick” singing: 54:42–58:56
  • Barefoot Wedding Debate: 59:52–68:06

Episode Tone & Takeaways

The banter is breezy, irreverent, and sharp; Ria and Fran oscillate between dissecting celebrity gossip and giving genuine, empathetic advice to their listeners. They’re quick to poke fun at pop culture oddities—like the “Group 7” trend or a Louvre jewel heist—while also taking time to unpack heavier topics (celebrity splits, difficult media interviews). Listener calls add another layer of real-life relatability, often drawing shocked, comedic reactions from the team.

If you missed the episode, this summary captures the fast-paced, variety-hour flavor and the big pop culture moments—perfect for keeping you in the loop on what everyone will be talking about online.

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