Chicks in the Office – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Love Island USA's Pepe Allegedly Cheats on Iris + Harry Styles & Zoë Kravitz Spark Dating Rumors
Hosts: Ria (Rhiann), Fran, with Noah
Release Date: August 25, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Chicks in the Office dives into a packed week of pop culture, reality TV drama, and celebrity news. The hosts—Ria and Fran—recap their adventures in Disney and Charleston, discuss piping-hot Love Island USA rumors (including Pepe's cheating scandal and multiple couple splits), and break down the latest bombshell about Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz reportedly dating. They also celebrate Kevin Jonas' big onstage moment, react to Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bon Jovi’s adoption news, and close out with their weekly watch report, covering everything they binged this week.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up: Travel Recaps and Upcoming Events

Timestamps: 01:07–10:00

• Ria and Fran share highlights from recent trips to Disney and Charleston, including ride stories and weather mishaps.
• Upcoming plans: The team announces a Savannah, GA happy hour event.
• Noah recounts conquering a Pilates class on the Cape rather than in NYC, sparking friendly teasing about doing things solo and checking off personal bucket-list items.

Notable Quote:
"Yeah, we rode everything possible on our last fantasy. As we should. We snuck it in." — Fran (05:05)

2. Bucket Lists and Facing Fears

Timestamps: 10:00–14:50

• Noah updates the group on tackling his daunting personal challenge list, including a potential switch from bungee jumping to skydiving due to scheduling and friend Joey’s preferences.
• Discussion about the relative scariness of bungee jumping vs. skydiving.

Notable Quotes:
"Noah, don't say that. I just looked it up, and it says bungee jumping is actually generally considered scarier than skydiving." — Rhiann (14:01)

3. Love Island USA Drama: Pepe Cheating and Couple Splits

Timestamps: 17:09–24:59

• Rumors erupt after reports that Pepe cheated on Iris during a weekend away, allegedly in a hotel lobby. The fallout: Iris and both her friends and sister swiftly unfollow Pepe; damning Snapchats circulate.
• Fran and Ria express disappointment, lamenting, “This is what we get for putting a man on a pedestal… and he’s gone for one weekend.” (18:37)
• Brief on Amaya and Brian’s split and surrounding cheating rumors, with both couples now unfollowing each other on social.

Notable Quotes:
"You obviously let us all down...why are you in the hotel lobby? Like, the hotel lobby, out of all places?" — Rhiann (18:37)
"...if we're already getting cheating rumors and girls sending Snapchats that they're...there's fucking your guy in the hotel lobby. Real or false? I'm like, all right, clearly you're doing something." — Fran (19:18)

4. Celebrity Romance Rumors: Harry Styles & Zoë Kravitz

Timestamps: 25:24–30:27

• News breaks of Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz being seen holding hands in Rome, allegedly making out in a bar after Zoë's film premiere.
• The hosts gush over this “dream” couple, noting how they’re “as cool as you can get” and dissecting fan reactions and the age gap.

Notable Quotes:
"I can't think of a more perfect couple. It almost scares me...Two of my favorite—Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles together, together." — Rhiann (25:59)
“He seems to spend a lot of time in Rome...” — Rhiann (29:52)

5. Pop Culture Highlights & Social Media Moments

Timestamps: 31:44–34:09

• The transformation of Noah Centineo, based on his latest Instagram post, shocks the hosts as they speculate about his role in a Rambo prequel.
• The discussion touches on the interconnectedness of pop culture—how everything seems to be linked.

6. Kevin Jonas’ Solo Moment

Timestamps: 34:09–43:36

• Kevin Jonas takes the lead and sings his own song at Fenway, surprising fans and deeply moving both the crowd and the hosts.
• Discussion about the Jonas Brothers' past group dynamics, referencing the “trauma” Kevin experienced and how this moment is his "Margaret Dupree moment" (final jam triumph from Camp Rock).

Notable Quotes:
"He was the surprise guest at the Jonas Brothers show himself. Kevin, it was beautiful." — Rhiann (34:09)
"...my God. And they've just been suppressing this voice for 20 years." — Fran (36:49)
“He totally did. He won the Final Jam.” — Both, on Kevin’s big moment (43:29)

7. Millie Bobby Brown & Jake Bon Jovi Adoption News

Timestamps: 43:35–45:56

• Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bon Jovi announce they welcomed a daughter via adoption, surprising fans but drawing warm congratulations from the hosts.
• The conversation highlights Millie’s maturity and family-focused mindset.

Notable Quotes:
"This is very, very sweet...I think for some, people were surprised, but she is married, so it's, I guess, not that surprising." — Rhiann (43:57)
“I would love to go have a little Sunday dinner at the Bobby Brown Bon Jovi residence because it’s probably delightful.” — Fran (45:23)

8. Weekly Watch Report

Timestamps: 46:06–75:16

The Summer I Turned Pretty

• Fran and Ria watched the newest episode three times—deeply invested, grading it an “A.”
• Emotional reactions, crying on planes, replayed scenes, and TikTok analysis.
• Debate over Belly’s choices and book-to-show adaptation accuracy.
  Memorable Chatter:
  “Jeremiah is going to be just like his father, and Conrad is taking the sweet traits from Susanna. So get it through your brain.” — Fran (49:02)

The Map That Leads to You

• Both hosts call it “cute, sad,” but criticize the repeated trope of main characters with terminal illnesses in recent movies.
• Praised the chemistry between Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa, even suggesting they "should run away together."
  Ratings: B– from both hosts.

Other Watches

• The Gilded Age (Fran): A promising setup receiving a “B.”
• Chasing Happiness Jonas Brothers doc (re-watch): “A.”
• Love Is Blind UK: B+, with critique of certain contestant behavior.
• The Amanda Knox Show (Hulu): B+, solid performances though color contacts are distracting.
• The Biggest Loser: Netflix Special: B, called out shady reality TV producers.
• Sovereign (Noah): B+, “very good movie, just kind of depressing.”

Group Commentary

• Noah admits to being distracted on his phone during the Summer I Turned Pretty watch session, drawing playful shade from the co-hosts.
  Quote:
  "There was one of the three of us that was on their phone the entire time...and it wasn’t the two of us." — Fran (71:32)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “This is what we get for putting a man on a pedestal... and he’s gone for one weekend.” — Fran (18:37)
• “I just am hoping that Iris finds just the best guy in the world for her because she had a shit time in the villa... and then he goes and does this. It’s disappointment. It’s disgusting.” — Rhiann (19:55)
• “Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz... they are so perfect in my brain... I didn’t even think to put them together.” — Rhiann (27:20)
• "Kevin, let's make it happen. Have your people call my people and let's get this shit on streaming." — Rhiann (35:14)
• “I was crying, and no joke, then I watched the whole Tina commentary... and she’s like, give this guy the Emmy. Grammy. What does he need? An EGOT. Give the guy an EGOT.” — Fran (53:20)
• “All right, that wraps up the topics!” — Rhiann (46:07)

Quick Takes

• The hosts were both heartbroken and exasperated by Love Island USA’s male cast, particularly Pepe’s rapid downfall due to cheating rumors.
• Everyone is rooting for Iris after a string of public heartbreaks highlighted by relentless public monitoring (unfollows = cultural breaking news).
• There’s immense delight (and some disbelief) over the Harry Styles/Zoë Kravitz romance rumors, calling them “almost too perfect.”
• Kevin Jonas’s moment is celebrated as both overdue vindication and heartwarming catharsis after years of being overshadowed by his brothers.

Final Thoughts

This episode of Chicks in the Office balances playful travel recaps, scathing pop culture commentary, and genuine emotional investment in celebrity and reality TV dramas. Fran and Ria keep up a breezy, candid, and self-aware tone, making listeners feel like part of the conversation—laughing, commiserating, and analyzing every twist in the world of entertainment.

Important Segment Timestamps

• 01:07 – Show start, travel recaps, upcoming events
• 10:00 – Noah’s bucket list, bungee-turned-skydiving anxiety
• 17:09 – Love Island USA: Pepe’s cheating scandal explodes
• 25:24 – Harry Styles & Zoë Kravitz dating rumors
• 34:09 – Kevin Jonas’s solo at Fenway
• 43:35 – Millie Bobby Brown & Jake Bon Jovi adopt
• 46:06 – Weekly Watch Report: The Summer I Turned Pretty, more
• 71:19 – Noah’s watch report, debates over phone distractions

Hosts’ Ratings

• The Summer I Turned Pretty: A (Fran & Rhiann), B+ (Noah)
• The Map That Leads to You: B– (All)
• The Gilded Age (pilot): B
• Love Is Blind UK: B+
• Amanda Knox Show (Hulu): B+
• The Biggest Loser (Netflix special): B
• Sovereign (Noah): B+
• Chasing Happiness: A

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