Jonathan Bailey Is Rightfully 'Sexiest Man Alive' + DWTS Needs a 4th Judge

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Summary

Podcast Summary: Chicks in the Office

Episode: Jonathan Bailey Is Rightfully 'Sexiest Man Alive' + DWTS Needs a 4th Judge
Date: November 5, 2025
Hosts: Rhea and Fran (Barstool Sports)

Episode Overview

This episode combines weekly life catch-ups, pop culture commentary, and listener interaction. Rhea and Fran discuss everything from TV streaming struggles and fashion evolutions to juicy entertainment headlines such as Jonathan Bailey being named People’s Sexiest Man Alive and the latest on Dancing with the Stars. The episode’s purpose is to keep listeners "in the know" on trending pop culture news, share personal anecdotes, and create a fun, relatable space for audience participation via calls and hot takes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. YouTube TV Drama & Streaming Woes

[02:57 – 06:54]

Rhea vents about being unable to access sports and recorded shows due to an ongoing feud between YouTube TV and Disney/ABC.
- Rhea: “It’s absolutely ridiculous. All the episodes of Jeopardy my husband has recorded—gone.” [03:50]
Fran sympathizes, frustrated by the constant push to switch or bundle services.
- Fran: “They're swindling everybody and we already have it.”
Both hosts highlight the exhaustion of managing multiple streaming services and unexpected blackouts.

2. Life Updates & Relatable Mishaps

[07:00 – 13:53]

Rhea shares her family’s tummy troubles—she, her husband, and their dog all had simultaneous stomach issues.
- Rhea: “She probably felt… all of us have tummy issues, I mean, just like my mom.” [09:55]
Fran describes visiting her adorable nephews and recounts cute anecdotes.
- Fran: “He looked at Matt and goes, 'gonna miss you.'” [12:52]
Upcoming travel plans: meet-and-greets with Truly Hard Seltzer, and a busy week of Cincinnati, LA, and Vegas.

3. Early Holiday Spirit & Cozy Content

[17:24 – 19:53]

Both feeling the Christmas mood early, swapping in seasonal decor and discussing homemade almond milk.
- Fran: “I finally made my homemade almond milk just for fun, and it was fucking delicious.” [17:56]
Lighthearted talk about domesticity and homemade trends, referencing Nara Smith and the ‘tradwife’ vibe.

4. Fashion Evolution & Growing Up

[20:11 – 26:41]

Fran overcomes her “ballerina flat” insecurity and embraces more mature styles.
- Fran: “I was very nervous about the ballerina flats… need something with a little heel.” [21:39]
Both reflect on outgrowing neon crop tops for neutrals: cleaning out closets is a rite of passage.
- Rhea: “I officially had my, like, ‘I’m 31 and married’ closet moment.” [25:36]

5. Color Analysis & Style Identity

[26:54 – 29:10]

Questioning whether to get the “what are your colors” analysis—worried it might upend their style confidence.

6. Main Pop Culture Headlines (“Popcorner”)

a) Jonathan Bailey: Sexiest Man Alive

[30:54 – 36:43]

Widespread approval; listeners in Milwaukee predicted it.
Fran: “This is huge. The first openly gay man on the cover of People’s Sexiest Man Alive. Jonathan Bailey is a perfect choice.” [32:37]
Discussion about how Sexiest Man choices are often controversial, but Bailey’s win feels universally beloved.
Praise for his career choices, charming personality, and presence.
- Rhea: “He’s got the accent, he’s got the looks, he’s got the abs, he’s got everything.” [34:12]

b) Sophie Turner & Chris Martin Dating Rumors

[41:53 – 47:03]

Deliberation over when “dating” becomes official.
- Fran: “At what point do you consider yourself dating? Is it like three, four dates?” [42:06]
Both don’t think they’re “official” but agree they’re “seeing each other.”
Fun speculation about manifesting celebrity crushes.

c) The Enduring Allure of the Jonas Brothers

[48:53 – 53:14]

Fran confesses the Jonas Brothers are hotter than ever, thanks partly to fan-made TikTok edits.
- Fran: “It’s really not okay. I was stunned when I saw this video.” [48:58]
Discussion about parasocial fan energy, especially with Joe Jonas newly single.
- Rhea: “Joe Jonas is having a drastic effect on the ladies right now, for sure.” [53:14]

d) People’s Ridiculous “Sexiest” Categories

[54:22 – 62:46]

Amusement and light teasing at the ever-expanding list of quirky Sexiest categories in People magazine.
- Rhea: “They could make up any category for David Beckham and call him the sexiest of whatever.” [60:00]
- Fran: “I am not pinning Jimmy Fallon as sexy.” [61:03]
Observations on the differences between the “Sexiest Man Alive” and “Most Beautiful Woman” issues.

7. Listener Voicemails & Hot Takes (“Popcorner” continued)

[64:26 – 78:39]

a) Should Celebrities Tell Their Stans to Chill?

Caller Maria asks if more celebs should tell their “stans to shut the hell up.”
- Fran: “You honestly cannot control how crazy people are on the Internet.” [65:51]
- Both agree: it’s impossible to manage online fan behavior and attempts often backfire or are ignored.

b) Parking Garage Hazards

Caller Sammy relates to Rhea’s infamous run-in with a parking garage pole.
- Fran: “We need to be on the lookout. Don’t walk under these devilish poles.” [68:05]

c) Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard's “Wacky” Marriage Humor

Caller Dani says people overreacted to Kristen Bell’s controversial anniversary post.
- Rhea: “It’s not exactly breaking news that those two are kind of bizarre… that’s their humor.” [69:41]
Discussion about how quickly online sentiment can turn, and their couple “brand” has always involved dark humor.

d) Dancing with the Stars Needs a 4th Judge

Caller criticizes current judging, missing the “Len Goodman” serious rigor.
- Rhea: “They just need a fourth judge… someone who holds the rules at the highest standards.” [75:38]
Consensus: judging feels inconsistent; a new “strict” judge would restore balance.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Rhea (re: Jonathan Bailey): “He’s very charming. That does come into the whole British thing. British accent comes into the bursting. But when you watch interviews of him… he is so charming.” [34:36]
Fran (on pop culture headlines): “The Sexiest Man Alive can be controversial. Year after year, people debate, should he be Sexiest Man Alive? This is like, I have not seen anybody be like, this is a bad choice.” [34:12]
Fran (on fashion): “I need something with a little heel, you know, because I need all the help I can get. But you’ve had these [flats] on every day.” [21:39]
Rhea (on streaming): “Every single time going on ESPN, they're trying to get me to bundle. I'm like, I already pay for all this shit.” [04:08]
Fran (on Jonas Brothers edits): “You put the ugliest guy on earth and put it at it. Someone be like, oh my God, he's still ugly.” [50:22]
Caller Maria (on stan culture): “If I had Selena Gomez's fans and Haley Bieber fans and even Taylor's fans… I would tell her to shut the hell up.” [64:26]

Timestamps for Important Segments

02:57 – Streaming service gripes (YouTube TV & sports blackout)
07:00 – Rhea’s household tummy troubles
12:44 – Fran's nephew stories & cute kid moments
17:24 – Out-of-season Christmas spirit and homemade almond milk
20:11 – Style talk: from flats to wardrobe maturity
30:54 – Jonathan Bailey wins Sexiest Man Alive
41:53 – Sophie Turner dating rumors
48:53 – The Jonas Brothers and the power of TikTok edits
54:22 – The hilarity of People’s Sexiest category expansion
64:26 – Listener Popcorner: toxic stan culture
67:30 – Parking garage dangers
69:26 – Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's marriage posts
74:26 – Dancing with the Stars: calls for a 4th judge

Episode Tone & Vibe

Chatty, irreverent, and candid—Rhea and Fran create a supportive, gossip-laden environment. They blend sharp pop culture insight with relatable millennial struggles, peppered with profanity and plenty of laughter.

For listeners who missed out, this episode is a fun ride through streaming woes, holiday anticipation, evolving personal style, and the drama and joy of celebrity/pop-culture news.