Chicks in the Office: Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet PDA, Pamela Anderson on Liam Neeson Romance + Bobby Berk Interview
Barstool Sports | December 12, 2025

Episode Overview

Ria and Fran bring Friday energy with timely reactions to the week's hottest pop culture stories—from red carpet couple moments, Met Gala news, and wild celebrity interviews, to a down-to-earth and delightful sit-down with designer Bobby Berk. The show is packed with their signature banter, witty insights, relatable confessions, and a competitive round of trivia.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Philly Holiday Spectacular Recap and Behind-the-Scenes Fun (02:09–07:09)

• Recap of their recent Philly live show—a major highlight to end their touring year.
• Backstage stories including "Skinny Santa," with anecdotes about crew members humorously filling the Santa role ("He came in, very skinny Santa…dancing down the aisle…he is loving this!" – Ria, 06:13).
• Discussion of “sticky” wardrobe malfunctions, inspired by memories of the movie Stick It, leading to a playful debate about Hilary Swank/Missy Peregrym lookalikes.
  • “Wasn’t that such a defining moment as a young woman watching Stick It? And she gets fined for her bra strap...” – Ria (08:31)

2. TV, Music, and Allergies: Real-Life Vibes (09:36–15:14)

• Fran’s struggle with home allergies and the perils of turning on the apartment heat ("Dust is my kryptonite. Just like Mandy Moore with vents." – Ria, 14:34).
• Nostalgic music chat: "Changes" by Bowie vs. Tupac, Eminem references, pop culture lyric dissections.

3. The Diddy Doc: Revelations & Industry Gossip (17:39–22:37)

• Candid admission by Fran on not truly knowing Sean “Diddy” Combs’ background (“If you had asked me before, I would have been like, he's a rapper…then he became a businessman.” – Fran, 18:01).
• Deep dive into docuseries themes: Diddy's dark backstory, lawsuits, connections to hip hop tragedies, and industry-wide rumors (“He’s got some bad energy surrounding him, obviously, because he’s a bad guy for sure.” – Ria, 21:17).
• Eminem’s lyrics prescience discussed: context from “Fuel” about Diddy ("He says, I'm like a raper, got so many sass…Did he get it? P. Diddy." – Ria, 19:23).

4. Pop Culture Hot Topics

A. Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet’s Red Carpet PDA (24:29–39:48)

• The couple’s matching orange fits at the “Marty Supreme” premiere caused fan frenzy.
• Ria’s obsession with Club Chalamet memes and Rolling Stone/Wall Street Journal covers ("I have like tears coming from my eyes. Oh my God." – Ria, 31:10).
• Timothée’s extreme method acting discussed: he wore damaging contact lenses to "really" mess with his eyesight for a role.
  • “That's really just too far…” – Ria, 28:41
  • “Does Timothy know you could just get a pair of glasses?” – Ria, 28:50
  • Comparison to other actors' methods—questioning double standards (Butler vs. Chalamet).
  • The group playfully roasts Hollywood “method” mania and Timmy's Oscar aspirations.
• Relationship speculation put to rest: “I love their love. I don’t know anything about it, but I like that.” – Fran, 37:31

B. Met Gala 2026: Theme & Hosts Reveal (41:20–46:25)

• Theme: "Costume Art."
• Co-chairs: Nicole Kidman, Beyoncé, and Venus Williams—“fantastic trio.”
  • “Who doesn’t want to sit with Beyoncé?...Icon. Legend.” – Ria, 44:05
• Explanation of celebrity co-chairs: tone-setting, helping plan, first arrivals.
• Anticipation for archival looks and committee member cameos (Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, etc.).

C. Pamela Anderson & Liam Neeson Situationship Reveal (46:25–51:26)

• Anderson describes her brief romance, full of charming and awkward moments—Liam introduced her as "the future Mrs. Neeson,” then ghosted her:
  • “He's a damn player. I'm gonna freak out...He has a particular set of skills.” – Fran, 47:15 / Ria, 47:17
• Ultimately, their friendship endured—Anderson says they amicably moved on.
  • “I'm sure we will always be in each other's lives.” – Pamela Anderson (as quoted by Ria, 50:02)

5. Interview: Bobby Berk on HGTV’s Junk or Jackpot & Life Lessons (53:23–81:47)

[Starts: 53:23]

• Bobby’s new HGTV show “Junk or Jackpot” helps collectors downsize and reclaim their homes/lives:
  • “When Daddy asks you to host a show, you say, yes, Daddy.” – Bobby (54:49)
• Emotional stories behind collecting (e.g., a couple who filled their home with Harry Potter & Nintendo memorabilia after being told they couldn’t have kids, then had a miracle child and needed to change their lifestyle).
• Design as therapy:
  • “A cluttered mess is a cluttered mind...when my home is clean, then my mind feels like it is.” – Ria, 57:17
  • "I wanted them to realize, oh, this wasn’t as hard as I thought...” – Bobby (62:16)
• Career trajectory: From red-bedroom childhood (“I just, I couldn't articulate why, but I'm like, this just…isn't it.” – Bobby, 65:20) to designing his own online furniture store and then Queer Eye.
• Details on the emotional and high-stakes audition process for Queer Eye.
• Post-Queer Eye reflections: time to leave on a high note; respecting shows which end before they overstay.
• His passion for Vietnam and Portugal—balancing entrepreneurial energy with relaxation, and integrating worldly wellness inspiration into design projects.
• Advice for listeners:
  • Invest in high-use furniture, like a good mattress and sofa.
  • Start design from a single beloved piece—let the room grow from there.
  • On style: “Mid century...simple but perfect.” – Bobby, 80:45
• Fun fact: He snagged the coveted “@bobby” handle on social media simply by asking.

6. Trivia Game #200 (85:18–108:13)

• Two listeners, Claudia and Elizabeth, face off with Ria and Fran.
• Highlights:
  • “We got collectively one question right [at Philly live show].” – Fran, 85:52
  • Pop culture, movie, and TV questions—ranging from Friends (“Manitoba”—Ross misses his stop) to Sex and the City, Bring It On: All or Nothing (they never forget the crumping scene), and The OC's upside-down Spider-Man kiss.
  • Claudia and Elizabeth take home the 200th trivia win; “You guys crushed it. Honestly. Well deserved.” – Ria, 104:57

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Method Acting & Timothée Chalamet:

• “Why can’t you just act like you got bad eyesight, Timmy?” – Ria, 28:50
• "If we're gonna give Austin Butler shit...I have to give Timothée Chalamet shit for this whole eyeglass stint." – Ria, 29:56
• “If Adrian Brody said this like, we would...I would have been like, this is...such an asshole.” – Claudia, 36:51

On Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson:

• “This is my future wife. ...Week two, you know? Like, you ever been on that?” – Fran, 49:04
• “A slight dose of a love bomb…Liam Neeson, big love bomber.” – Ria, 49:24

Trivia Gaffe:

• “Some combination. But congrats, guys. Huge win. 200th game. You guys won, and you get shirts to say you beat us.” – Ria, 108:13

Useful Timestamps for Key Segments

• Philly Show Recap & Show Banter: 02:09–07:09
• Pop Culture Tangents & Allergies: 09:36–15:14
• Diddy Documentary Dissection: 17:39–22:37
• Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet Discussion: 24:29–39:48
• Met Gala Announcements: 41:20–46:25
• Pamela Anderson & Liam Neeson Rom-Com: 46:25–51:26
• Interview: Bobby Berk: 53:23–81:47
• Trivia Segment: 85:18–108:13

Tone & Style

• Conversational, spontaneous, and peppered with inside jokes.
• Fran and Ria balance pop culture expertise with humility and relatability.
• Interviews remain light yet insightful, drawing beyond-the-headline stories from guests.

Summary:
This episode is a jam-packed pop culture catch-up spiced with candid perspectives, viral celeb news (Kylie & Timmy everywhere), analytical critiques (method acting, Met Gala themes), real-life confessions, and an inspiring, practical chat with Bobby Berk. The trivia segment offers fun, nostalgia, and a little humility—capping a quintessential Chicks in the Office episode.