Chicks in the Office – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Selena Gomez Reacts to Hailey Bieber's Alleged Shady Comments + Academy Museum Gala Roundup
Hosts: Ria & Fran (Barstool Sports)
Date: October 20, 2025

Overview

This episode of Chicks in the Office dives into the latest pop culture drama surrounding Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez, fueled by a recent Wall Street Journal interview and Selena’s cryptic Instagram response. The hosts also discuss the Academy Museum Gala red carpet moments, the possibility of Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian rekindling their relationship, Dancing with the Stars week, and finish with their Weekly Watch Report, catching listeners up on what they’ve been watching lately.

1. Catching Up & Weekend Recap

[01:06–15:07]

• Tour Announcements & Chit-Chat: Ria & Fran kick off with updates about their upcoming live tour, meet and greets, and encourage fans to bring signs and dress up for their Halloween shows.
• Weekend Vibes: The hosts share stories about a hangover-inducing night out, humorous Uber mishaps (jewelry left at home), and a chaotic fire alarm incident that left them sleep deprived.
  • Quote: “I’m late to everything. It is by far my worst character trait.” — Fran [05:22]
• Halloween Pet Parade: Fran shares her experience at a dog costume contest, appreciating creative owner-pet duos (e.g., ring pop/ring “pup”).
• Discussion of the “fall scaries”: The hosts describe the subtle dread as summer fades into late autumn, and how they combat it by keeping busy with routines, like Ria planning to make homemade almond milk.
• Childhood TikTok Trend: The hosts react to a viral trend about being left out of family dinners at a friend’s house — both are stupefied, having never experienced such a thing.
  • Quote: “We are Italian. We would never leave someone unfed.” — Fran [29:09]
  • Call for listener stories on this topic.

2. Pop Culture Deep Dive

A. Dancing With the Stars “Wicked” Week Pairings

[33:13–41:32]

• Excitement over theme nights and song assignments; discussion of perceived favoritism and the drama among pros and celebrities.
  • “It really is crazy. For the first time, fans are so invested this year they’re nitpicking every single thing.” — Fran [39:47]
• Debates over who should have gotten iconic Wicked numbers; appreciation for Robert Irwin & Whitney’s “Dancing Through Life.”
• Online speculation, fan theories, and social media “likes” possibly hinting at contestants’ real feelings about song choices.

B. Hailey Bieber vs. Selena Gomez: The Sephora Shade

[43:02–51:06]

Background:
Hailey Bieber was interviewed by Wall Street Journal, where she was asked about competition with Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty, since both brands are sold at Sephora. The interviewer’s approach, and Hailey’s answer (“I don't feel competitive with people that I'm not inspired by”) were seen by many as a direct slight at Selena.

Discussion Points:

• Host reactions to the interview’s setup, label the question “unnecessary,” but note the way the article was worded made Hailey’s answer look more pointed.
  • Quote: “Talking about anybody’s brand is like, I don’t feel inspired—you’re basically saying you don’t feel inspired by people’s brands.” — Ria [45:02]
• Selena Gomez's Instagram clapback read: “Just leave the girl alone. She can say whatever she wants. Doesn’t affect my life whatsoever... It’s just about relevance, not intelligence. Be kind. All brands inspire me. There’s room for everyone, and hopefully we can all stop.” [46:28]
  • Hosts call the line “It’s about relevance, not intelligence” an “unreal” one [46:50].
• Both sides’ fans weaponized quotes, resulting in renewed online drama.
• The hosts reflect on how the internet perpetuates feuds and how both stars must be over it.
  • Quote: “If you don’t crack the door open, they can’t come in.” — Fran [47:26]
  • “We’re just gonna get this every year. It does. Every year, we get a new Hailey and Selena little drama unfold.” — Ria [48:44]
• Brief tangent on Selena’s friendship fallout with Francia (her kidney donor), including social media speculation about why it’s a public topic.
  • Quote: “Do people want to know how bad the friendship breakup with someone that gave you your kidney... It’s got to be pretty bad, right?” — Ria [53:44]
• Both brands, Rare and Rhode, are seen as fundamentally different (makeup vs. skincare), making comparisons forced. Hosts advocate for supporting both and wish the drama would fade.
  • “Can we normalize being a fan of both?” — Fran [59:54]

C. Blac Chyna & Rob Kardashian Reunion Rumors

[60:13–64:44]

• Blac Chyna posts about Rob as “her person,” calls him hilarious in an interview, and hints at possibly reuniting (“we’re both healing… if it’s God’s will...”).
• Reflection on their tumultuous history, court cases, and how the Kardashian family generally forgives so long as co-parenting remains strong.
  • “There are people that go to court, get divorced, and later become besties again.” — Ria [63:53]

D. Academy Museum Gala Red Carpet

[65:00–71:44]

• Breakdown of standout looks:
  • Grace Van Patten & Jackson White: “sexy and mysterious,” stoking buzz for another season of Tell Me Lies.
  • Hailey Bieber appeared in a dress that was different from her usual style.
  • Kim Kardashian’s face covering look sparks debate (some compare to Kanye’s style).
  • Kaia Gerber, Zoe Kravitz, Jenna Ortega, Addison Rae, Hilary Duff, Demi Moore, Kate Hudson, Cara Delevingne, and more all praised for their looks.
• Excitement over seeing couples like Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco, Olivia Rodrigo & Louis Partridge.
• Observations on fashion trends (“a lot of black with touches of sequins, lace”), and jokes about not knowing what the gala raises funds for, and how lucrative such events are.
  • “Seems like a lot of money. Can’t we give some away to other charities?” — Noah [71:52]

3. Weekly Watch Report

[75:49–109:41]

Ria’s Watchlist:

• I Know What You Did Last Summer (Netflix): Enjoyable, twisty, mixed critical response, but fun for spooky season. [B]
• Black Rabbit: Still finishing, expects it to reach an A as it heats up.
• Righteous Gemstones (Season 1 rewatch): “Solid A, so funny.”
• Love is Blind: Latest episodes get a B+; dramatic, uncomfortable.
• Dancing with the Stars: Dedication Night “ripped us all apart.” A for emotion and storytelling.
  • Quote: “Robert Irwin’s dance ripped us all apart. Wow. So that was an A.” — Ria [82:28]
• Chad Powers (Comedy Series): Enjoyable, but would rather binge it than wait week-to-week. B+.
• The Girlfriend: “What an ending—A minus.”

Fran’s Watchlist:

• Love is Blind: B for latest episodes; curious about the upcoming weddings.
• Buccaneers (Season 2): Slightly less compelling than season one, but still enjoyable. [B]
  • Quote: “They killed a main character and I screamed 'no' at the TV.” [90:08]
• Real Housewives Miami (Reunion): “A reunion, really solid.”
• Salt Lake City: B+ for consistent drama and entertainment.
• Grey’s Anatomy (new season): Still invested after all these years, calls it a C but still watches.
• Chicago Med/Fire/PD: Mixed reviews—Med and Fire B/B+, PD a C-.
• Special Forces: B-; interesting dynamic with couples.

Noah’s Watchlist:

• Charlie Sheen Documentary: Didn't know much beforehand; found it eye-opening and entertaining. [A-]
• Gen V: Fun, wild, recommended for fans of The Boys. [B]
• Murdoch (Hulu): Intriguing, well-acted Southern crime drama with Patricia Arquette. [B+]
• The Naked Gun (Paramount): New film is “silly, quirky, but funny”—great to see Liam Neeson in a comedic role. [B+]
• Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Netflix): Charlie Hunnam is “unrecognizable and disturbing in the best way,” but overall the show is too graphic and unsettling. [C+]
  • Quote: “I purposely am not watching it… I really just didn’t want to watch this. It’s so graphic.” — Noah [106:30]
• Task: Finale just aired, highly recommended, one of the best detective shows this year. [A-]

4. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Hailey Bieber’s PR:
  “Her publicist should have stepped in there and been like, that quote is not going in there. That's a no-go.” — Ria [50:24]

• On Red Carpet Fashion:
  “Kaia Gerber, just like… this white dress she wore? Gorgeous. So bridal.… Could be used if somebody was looking for some bridal inspiration.” — Fran [67:30]

• On Online Drama:
  “We just don’t need this to continue to happen every year, and yet it does. Every year we get a new Hailey and Selena little drama unfold, and I’m sure they’re both sick of it, but unfortunately, it’s not going anywhere.” — Ria [48:44]

5. Timestamps for Important Segments

• Intro & Announcements: [01:06–02:27]
• Weekend stories & dog parade: [02:33–22:27]
• Viral TikTok kid dinner controversy: [27:31–32:03]
• Dancing with the Stars pairings/Wicked Week: [33:13–41:32]
• Selena Gomez & Hailey Bieber drama: [43:02–51:06]
• Blac Chyna & Rob Kardashian: [60:13–64:44]
• Academy Museum Gala recap: [65:00–71:44]
• Weekly Watch Report—what everyone’s watching: [75:49–109:41]

Summary & Closing Thoughts

This episode provides a quintessential “Chicks in the Office” experience: engaging, humorous, and informative commentary on celebrity scandals, fashion, and entertainment news. The central topic—the renewed Selena Gomez vs. Hailey Bieber drama—gets an honest, even-handed treatment, with the hosts advocating for peace and poking fun at the endless recycle of internet feuds. The red carpet roundup, DWTS analysis, and candid watch reports further cement the podcast’s role as a lively weekly pop culture digest.

“Can we normalize, like, being a fan of both of them, too?” — Fran [59:54]