Chicks in the Office – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Paige DeSorbo Claps Back at Shep Rose + RHOSLC's Bronwyn Newport Interview
Date: November 19, 2025
Hosts: Ria & Fran (Barstool Sports)
Special Guest: Bronwyn Newport (Real Housewives of Salt Lake City)

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode captures the Chicks’ signature mix of pop culture hot takes and reality TV breakdowns. Ria and Fran recap pop culture happenings (notably the Jonas Brothers' concert and BravoCon drama), dish on ongoing Bravo reality show drama—including a viral Shep Rose video involving Paige DeSorbo—and host Bravo’s own Bronwyn Newport for an insightful, candid interview about Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Episode Highlights & Key Discussion Points

Thanksgiving & Concert Chat (02:00–13:00)

• The hosts dive into Thanksgiving excitement, sharing cooking plans and crowd-sourced recipe asks.
• Recap: Recent Jonas Brothers concert, packed with cheeky and holiday-themed fan signs such as “Gobble Gobble” and “Jingle My Bells.”
  • Rhiannon laughs: “You can make Thanksgiving a little bit sexual.” (03:08)
  • They discuss Nick Jonas reading fan signs, making the crowd experience more personal.
• Nostalgic Jersey debate: "Taylor Ham vs. Pork Roll"—an ongoing local argument.
  • Rhiannon: “It is objectively pork roll, but the brand is Taylor Ham.” (05:37)
• Review of Jesse McCartney’s opening set (“banger after banger”) and a Five Seconds of Summer cameo. Fran jokes Jesse looks like his own wax figure.

BravoCon Recap & Drama (28:00–44:00)

• Stassi Schroeder to Host The Mormon Wives Reunion:
  Fran and Rhiannon agree this crossover makes sense and expect Stassi to “ask the right questions” (29:26–30:40).
  • Rhiannon: “She’s been in the reunion setting before…she’s gonna crush it.” (29:55)
• Timeline Confusion: Discussion on filming schedules and how Housewives often tape a reunion for one season while already living/reconciling season four events.
• Bravo Gossip:
  • Viral Shep Rose video: Shep rants that Paige DeSorbo and Craig “got millions off Bravo” and claims Paige broke up with Craig “on her podcast.”
    • Paige’s response: “I mean, I can lend him some if he needs it.” (35:56)
  • The hosts call Shep “a loser,” questioning why these men are so invested in Paige and Craig.
  • Fran: “You want her to stay miserable in a relationship because it got popular on TV?” (37:48)
  • Madison LeCroy and Psy De Silva DM drama, centered on a mean-spirited mistaken-identity moment at BravoCon.
  • Lindsay Hubbard breaks up a Tom Sandoval spat at BravoCon, but Sandoval remains mostly out of the headlines.

Popcorner: Listener Voicemails (45:50–62:00)

• Kris Jenner Facelift Hot Take:
  • Caller laments the pursuit of youth, wishes for more “aging matriarchs.”
    • Fran: “We’re never gonna look at the Kardashians as the ones aging gracefully.” (47:20)
    • Rhiannon praises Pamela Anderson and Julia Roberts as examples of natural aging.
• Dancing With The Stars Debate:
  • Caller proposes separate shows for contestants with and without dance backgrounds.
    • Hosts disagree: The show's charm is its variety; “the show would be too serious if it were all dancers” (53:16).
• ‘The Chrises’ Power Ranking Update:
  • Discussion if Chris Briney (“TSITP”) belongs with Chris Evans, Hemsworth, Pratt, Pine.
    • Hemsworth is the unanimous #1; Chris Pratt still last.
• Hilary Duff Concert Dress Code:
  • Caller wonders if she should dress Y2K for Duff’s “mature” tour.
    • Hosts say the new era is “sophisticated,” so wear what feels good: “I don’t think Hilary wants everyone coming in butterfly hair clips” (66:22).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Thanksgiving Sign Silliness:
  • Fran: “Things are sexual for some reason. You can make Thanksgiving a little bit sexual.” (03:08)
• Jersey Food Debate:
  • Fran: “It’s a North Jersey thing.” (05:31)
• Shep Rose Drama:
  • Fran: “I think he’s a loser. I do. ...I think he is always jealous of somebody and has a lot to say about Paige and Craig.” (35:56)
• Paige DeSorbo’s Clapback:
  • Direct Quote, recounted by Fran: “I mean, I can lend him some if he needs it.”
• Kris Jenner Facelift:
  • Rhiannon: “We’re never gonna look at the Kardashians as the ones that age gracefully.” (47:20)
• DWTS Casting:
  • Fran: “The season would not be as successful as it has been without Andy.” (53:59)
• Chris Pratt Ranking:
  • Rhiannon: “Chris Pratt, the person—me and him, I don't know if we'd see eye to eye on a lot of things.” (58:34)
• Hilary Duff Concert Fashion:
  • Rhiannon: “I find her new era to be sophisticated. I don't really think we need to go back to the Y2K.” (64:10)

Bronwyn Newport (RHOSLC) Interview (68:40–108:39)

Bravocon Experiences — 68:40

• “My first baby’s first Bravo con. It was so lovely... The fan stuff was the softest, most lovely intro to BravoCon.” (68:53)
• Bronwyn acknowledges the “sisterhood” among Housewives, saying: “In a weird, sick, entertaining way, we do love each other.” (73:45)
• On RHOSLC's rise: “Are you guys keeping the lights on at Bravo or—? I mean, what are we doing here?” (76:24)

On Feuds, Friendships, & Drama — 76:47

• Her friendship with Lisa Barlow disintegrated: “Lisa’s made it really clear that she and I were never friends in her mind, and that is breaking news to me.” (77:11)
• Leaking problem: They don’t get advance episodes anymore, possibly due to cast leaking or getting ahead of episode storylines. (78:38)
  • “At least one person who can’t be trusted.” (79:26)

The Yacht Trip / Plane Drama — 81:10

• On packing for the yacht: “I always have an inflatable with me in case we want to get silly.” (81:38)
• Discusses the infamous unicorn Build-a-Bear (which comes with a voice memo, a plot point on the show): “He did not say he loves her. He said, ‘You are loved.’... This grown man in a Build a Bear while children are making their own stuffed animals... iconic idea.” (82:41–83:16)
• Slept outside on a pool chair: “It was not my best night of sleep.” (83:59)
• Plane incident: “I heard what went on, I was like, oh, I had it easy.” (85:04)

On Cast Dynamics, Lisa Barlow, and Online Leaks — 102:28

• “I know Lisa didn’t leak it... But I do think she is happy when negative things come out about us—it takes the heat off her.” (103:22)
• On content creators becoming part of storylines: “I think what they don’t realize is... being on camera is a different level. Talking about what we are showing on camera is not the same as showing your life on camera.” (106:00)

Fashion, Marriage & Candid Reality — 89:47

• On her on-screen fashion: “I like to... think to myself that I’m living a Drag Race challenge... putting together an outfit to fight with these hoes.” (90:55)
• On sharing real life: “I like sharing. I like talking to people. I like being clear about who I am and where I’m going... I don’t want to embarrass [my husband], but me not talking about things is also not me.” (101:16)

Timestamps for Reference

• Thanksgiving & Jonas Brothers Concert: 02:00–13:00
• BravoCon, Paige/Shep Drama: 28:00–44:00
• Popcorner (Voicemails): 45:50–62:00
• Hilary Duff Concert Call: 62:57–67:22
• Bronwyn Newport Interview: 68:40–108:39

Episode Tone & Final Thoughts

The tone is characteristically informal, irreverent, and poppy—feeling both chatty and gossipy with moments of genuine honesty (especially with Bronwyn’s candor about RHOSLC drama and her personal life).

This episode is a strong blend of Bravo drama dissection, pop culture critique, and an illuminating interview that will please reality TV buffs and casual listeners alike.

Listen to the full episode for more:

• Quirky concert stories
• Deep dives into Bravo universe timelines and tea
• Relatable voicemail takes on Kardashians, TV comps, and Y2K vs. adult concert style
• Candid, behind-the-scenes perspectives from Bronwyn Newport

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