Chicks in the Office – Episode Summary

Episode: Justin Bieber Coachella Theories + Stephen Colletti Interview: One Tree Hill, Laguna Beach, Traitors + More!
Date: April 10, 2026
Hosts: Ria and Fran (Barstool Sports)
Special Guest: Stephen Colletti

Overview

In this lively episode, Ria and Fran dive deep into pop culture's hottest topics—most notably speculating about Justin Bieber’s setlist at Coachella and the broader influencer dynamics surrounding the festival. The episode’s highlight is an engaging in-studio interview with Stephen Colletti, revisiting his Laguna Beach days, One Tree Hill stardom, recent reality competition show Traitors, and what’s next for his career. The show ends with the fan-favorite Beat Ria and Fran trivia segment.

Main Topics & Key Insights

1. Spring Vibes & Weekend Plans (03:10–07:30)

• The hosts chat about the arrival of spring, upcoming social plans, and the unpredictability of early April weather.
• Fran discusses attending a bridal shower in Philly and the “all-nighter” energy that can happen on the first gorgeous weekend of spring.
• Brian shares plans with his pregnant girlfriend, Fiona, and details about her late pregnancy woes and thoughtful gifts.

Notable Quote:
"You just really never know... you can't predict which way your pregnancy is gonna go." — Fran (07:17)

2. Coachella Chatter & Justin Bieber Theories (07:49–19:19)

• The hosts confirm they are not attending Coachella this year, giving honest takes on the festival’s appeal (or lack thereof) for them personally.
• Speculation focuses on Justin Bieber’s setlist:
  • Will he perform old hits, or stick exclusively to his new albums (“Swag 1” & “Swag 2”)?
  • Discussion about artists wanting to avoid playing songs they no longer own the masters to.
  • The possibility that Bieber is filming for a Coachella special/documentary is raised.

Notable Quotes:
"Let’s just be fucking grateful that he is on stage singing and performing to us, you know? So true." — Fran on fan discourse (08:00)
"I think that it's like, all right, let's just be grateful for what he's giving us. And he's singing and he's performing, and we're going to take that for what it is." — Brian Fran (09:01)

Memorable Segment:
Debating whether Bieber should clarify his setlist intentions:
"I almost feel like he should just say it, like openly to say, like, I am only playing my new albums instead of, like, all this speculation..." — Noah (09:58)

• Coachella’s influencer culture, debates about FOMO, and amusing stories of influencers being disinvited from brand events due to overbooking.
• The hosts highlight the commercialized side of Coachella versus the general admission “real” festival experience and touch on changing brand-influencer relationships.

Notable Quote:
"I've seen in comments being like, ‘check your DMs, like, we'll make this right.’ It's like, well, you can't make it right for everybody because then you're back in the exact same problem you were before." — Fran (17:11)

• Host predictions on possible Bieber surprise guests (Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran).

3. Stephen Colletti In-Studio Interview (20:40–59:37)

a. Traitors, Reality TV, & Emotional Baggage (20:40–24:58)

• Stephen talks about reliving Traitors through “dreams” during the series re-airing, seeing what he missed while filming.
• He shares his surprise at behind-the-scenes alliances and game moves he wasn’t privy to while on the show.

Notable Quote:
"To actually see them in the turret, talking about, like, oh, he's kind of good at missions. I was like, oh, man, maybe I was okay at this game, you know..." — Stephen (23:48)

b. Laguna Beach—Looking Back & The 20-Year Reunion (24:18–30:10)

• Reflects on being thrust into reality TV fame as a 17-year-old and how it felt to watch himself on screen as a “mature” high schooler.
• Discusses the mythos of California teens for East Coast viewers—glamorizing beach life, exotic spring break trips, etc.
• Behind-the-scenes: the initial casting, MTV’s arrival at their school, and the paltry $2,000 payment for Season 1.

Notable Quotes:
"We thought we were almost ripping them off... Boy, were we wrong. Didn't quite have that figured out." — Stephen (27:51)

c. MTV Contracts, Pay & Exposure (34:04–37:04)

• Shares fun stories about spending first earnings on golf clubs and beer.
• Explains the lack of residuals from the show’s popularity and reruns.
• How the exposure led to his work as an MTV VJ and eventually acting opportunities.

Notable Quotes:
"It was actually a little bit of a battle to get our $2,000... We thought at that time we were rich." — Stephen (34:55)
"I got like a dream job, right?" — Stephen (38:53)

d. Transition to Acting & Career Moves (39:04–42:54)

• Discusses taking acting classes, debut roles, and breaking into One Tree Hill.
• On being courted for scripted shows vs. reality TV (“The Hills”), and using creative excuses to avoid further reality exposure.
• Why he ultimately joined Traitors, after years of reality TV avoidance.

e. Fan Conventions & One Tree Hill Fandom (46:47–48:26)

• Stephen shares experiences attending One Tree Hill conventions, including playing basketball with cast and fans.

f. Reboot Rumors & New Projects (48:11–50:55)

• Addresses rumors of One Tree Hill returns—open to participating “if it makes sense.”
• Announces his show "Everyone Is Doing Great" will soon be more widely available, teasing expanded storylines in Season 2.

Notable Quote:
"It's going to be a lot of territories around the world. Very excited." — Stephen (49:53)

g. On Fatherhood & Family (53:02–56:00)

• Stephen is about to become a dad; shares the best advice he’s received: “Get out in the world... Don’t just stay at home.”
• Hosts and Stephen joke about being the third child and the oddities of parental oversharing.

Memorable Moment:
"Third child, first mistake. My parents wanted two, they got three." — Stephen (53:33)

h. Laguna Beach Reunion & Emotional Impact (57:55–58:55)

• Previews the upcoming Roku special—expect “emotional,” “awkward,” and “funny” moments with the original cast, including Lauren and Kristen. Reflects on shared nostalgia for viewers and cast alike.

4. Beat Ria and Fran Trivia Game (60:43–78:21)

• Fast-paced pop culture trivia battle between the hosts and two lifelong best friends, Alex and Caitlin.
• Trivia covers everything from Dancing with the Stars partners and Taylor Swift collabs to movie and TV minutiae.
• Fun banter, some close calls, and plenty of laughter.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Spring Vibes & Weekend Plans: 03:10–07:30
• Coachella & Bieber Theories: 07:49–19:19
• Stephen Colletti Interview Begins: 20:40
  • Traitors/Reality TV: 20:40–24:58
  • Laguna Beach nostalgia & reunion: 24:18–30:10
  • MTV/Contracts insights: 34:04–37:04
  • Acting & post-MTV moves: 39:04–42:54
  • One Tree Hill Fandom: 46:47–48:26
  • New Projects: 48:11–50:55
  • Fatherhood: 53:02–56:00
  • Reunion Preview: 57:55–58:55
• Trivia Game: 60:43–78:21

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On influencer disinvites at Coachella:
  “Influencers gotta get. Are getting emails like, hey, sorry, we're actually like at capacity now and you're not invited.” — Fran (15:27)

• On being paid $2k for Laguna Beach:
  “We thought at that time we were. We were rich.” — Stephen (34:55)

• On Laguna Beach’s pop culture impact:
  “Even when it was over, it was still on TV all the time.” — Fran (35:57)

• Laguna Beach Reunion preview:
  “There’s a lot of wink and nodding to our early years in the business... some of the fandom is so deep.” — Stephen (51:52)

• On fatherhood advice:
  “Get out in the world... Don’t just stay at home...” — Stephen (53:56)

Tone & Style

Fun, energetic, and conversational—true to the Chicks in the Office style. The episode balances in-depth nostalgia and behind-the-scenes insights with relatable humor and fast banter, especially as the hosts and their guest reminisce about 2000s pop culture and the quirks of twenty-something fame.

For New Listeners

If you’re a pop culture fan, a Laguna Beach or One Tree Hill devotee, or just want to catch up on the latest festival theories (and amusing influencer drama), this episode offers a fun, detailed listen packed with nostalgia, celebrity insight, and genuine laughs.