Surviving Barstool Winner REVEALED + Matt James & Rachael Kirkconnell Split

Summary

Podcast Summary: Chicks in the Office – "Surviving Barstool Winner REVEALED + Matt James & Rachael Kirkconnell Split"

Introduction

In the January 17, 2025 episode of Chicks in the Office, hosts Rhea and Fran delve into the exhilarating conclusion of the reality show Surviving Barstool, where Fran emerges victorious. This episode not only celebrates Fran's triumph but also navigates the emotional aftermath of Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell's public split. Balancing entertainment with candid discussions, Rhea and Fran offer listeners an intimate glimpse into the high-stakes world of reality television and its impacts on personal relationships.

Fran's Victory in Surviving Barstool

The episode kicks off with Fran exuberantly announcing her win on Surviving Barstool. The excitement is palpable as Fran shares her journey through the competition, reflecting on the strategies and alliances that led to her success.

Fran (02:48): "I went in there wanting to win, and I fucking did it. I wouldn't change a single thing I did in that show."

Fran recounts the intense gameplay, highlighting key moments such as her alliance with Dave and the strategic moves that set her apart from other contestants. She emphasizes the support from her co-host, Kelly, and the camaraderie that helped her navigate the challenges.

Fran (04:14): "I have my winning set at my desk. I'm gonna have my bandanas that we wore around our necks... it's an amazing moment to look back on."

Emotional Journey and Strategic Gameplay

Throughout the episode, Fran delves into the emotional toll of participating in Surviving Barstool. She discusses the psychological strain of being under constant surveillance and the difficulty of maintaining personal integrity while competing against a diverse group of athletes and internet personalities.

Fran (04:25): "I was so in it, I couldn't even stomach any food. I literally couldn't get a morsel of food down my throat because I just wanted to win so fast."

Fran also explores her strategic decisions, such as choosing to support Dave to the finale despite recognizing him as a potential threat. Her gameplay is characterized by a blend of assertiveness and adaptability, allowing her to outmaneuver competitors and secure her place as the winner.

Fran (12:01): "I won't change any of the moves I made. There's a chance I couldn't have won if I did, but I did."

Navigating External Criticism and Gender Bias

A significant portion of the conversation addresses the backlash Fran faced as a female winner in a predominantly male-oriented environment. Rhea and Kelly discuss the societal biases that undermine Fran's achievement, emphasizing the mental resilience required to overcome such challenges.

Fran (15:02): "People want to say she's just a woman, and that's it. She played an amazing game."

The hosts highlight the importance of internal support systems and the role of the Chicks in the Office community in sustaining Fran's confidence against unsolicited criticism.

Kelly (54:53): "They want to degrade a woman based on her looks. It's ridiculous."

Matt James & Rachael Kirkconnell Split

Transitioning from Fran's victory, the episode touches upon the recent public split between Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell. Rhea and Fran express their confusion and concern over Matt's cryptic Instagram post announcing the end of their relationship with a prayer for strength.

Fran (75:55): "I hope something bad didn't happen. It's so sad. Rachel hasn't really posted in a while."

The hosts speculate on the reasons behind the breakup, considering the pressures of reality TV fame and personal struggles such as Matt's alleged alcohol issues.

Rhea (88:54): "It's really hard on you, your family, your small child that you have now, and to have the entire world screaming in your face."

They advocate for empathy and understanding, acknowledging the complexities of maintaining personal relationships under public scrutiny.

Support Systems and Moving Forward

Despite the challenges discussed, Rhea and Fran emphasize the strength of their support network within Chicks in the Office and Barstool Sports. They encourage listeners to prioritize their mental well-being and lean on trusted friends and family during turbulent times.

Fran (74:15): "Never stop being yourself. You got to this point by being yourself."

The episode concludes on a hopeful note, with Fran expressing excitement to return to her regular podcast duties and continue engaging with their dedicated listener base.

Fran (75:52): "Thank you guys for listening to the show and supporting us. Now we're just going to get back into it."

Conclusion

This episode of Chicks in the Office masterfully balances celebration and introspection. By highlighting Fran's remarkable win on Surviving Barstool and delving into the emotional intricacies of reality TV fame, Rhea and Fran provide a nuanced perspective on competition, gender dynamics, and personal resilience. The heartfelt discussions about Matt and Rachel's split further enrich the narrative, offering listeners a comprehensive look into the lives behind the cameras.

Notable Quotes:

• Fran (02:48): "I wouldn't change a single thing I did in that show."
• Kelly (54:53): "They want to degrade a woman based on her looks. It's ridiculous."
• Rhea (88:54): "It's really hard on you, your family, your small child that you have now."
• Fran (74:15): "Never stop being yourself. You got to this point by being yourself."

Timestamp Highlights:

• 00:00 – 01:42: Advertisements and show introductions.
• 01:42 – 06:46: Fran announces her Surviving Barstool win and reflects on her journey.
• 06:46 – 12:01: Discussing the emotional impact and strategic gameplay.
• 12:01 – 20:49: Navigating criticism and reinforcing support systems.
• 20:49 – 54:53: Deep dive into external backlash and gender biases.
• 54:53 – 75:16: Addressing Matt and Rachel's split and its implications.
• 75:16 – 92:00: Transition back to podcast duties and listener engagement.
• 92:00 – 112:57: Interactive game segment and pop culture discussions.

Final Thoughts

Rhea and Fran's candid dialogue offers valuable insights into the pressures of reality competition and the resilience required to overcome societal biases. Their unwavering support for Fran and empathy towards Matt and Rachel's situation underscores the importance of community and understanding in the face of public scrutiny. Listeners are left not only entertained but also inspired by the hosts' authenticity and solidarity.

Transcript

[Rhea]

Hey, chicks in the office. Listeners. You can find every episode on Apple podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime members can listen ad free on Amazon Music.

[Fran]

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[Fran]

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[Kelly]

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[Rhea]

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[Kelly]

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[Fran]

What's up, everyone? It's Chicks in the office with Rhea and Fran giving you that Friday energy on a Friday. And yay. Winner in the house.

[Kelly]

Winner in the house.

[Rhea]

Hey, she won. Surviving Barstool. Three, two, one.

[Fran]

Scared. Oh, my God.

[Kelly]

I'm talking like a bong.

[Fran]

Holy shit.

[Kelly]

I won't go.

[Rhea]

Wow, that was so.

[Fran]

That was so. That's okay. Honestly, I think we only need one, guys.

[Rhea]

I'm so sorry for everybody's ears. You might have to mute that on my head.

[Kelly]

I thought it would be. Remember I said, is it going to make a loud noise?

[Fran]

Oh, my God.

[Rhea]

There was so much more confetti in there than I thought, too. Like the little, like. Like, round ones.

[Fran]

Yeah. That's a lot of. It's a lot of confetti. Wow. Oh, yeah. Yay.

[Kelly]

Finally we can talk about this, right?

[Fran]

Oh, my God. I mean, I'm just. I'm honestly super excited.

[Rhea]

Champagne shot.

[Fran]

Super pumped up that I won. Like, I couldn't be more proud.

[Rhea]

Champagne show.

[Fran]

No, I couldn't. I couldn't I'm going to do it, but I want to take the right moment because I want to fuck up this confetti and have it be embarrassing.

[Rhea]

Well, just give the listeners a warning.

[Fran]

I will. I will.

[Rhea]

Because that was a much louder. People are going to think something way different is happening around them. I know.

[Fran]

I'm just. I'm super excited. I feel so accomplished. I went in there wanting to win, and I fucking did it. And I wouldn't change a single thing that I did in that show. I wouldn't change a damn thing. Because if I change anything, there's a good chance that I do not come out of this as a winner. But I did come out of it as a winner, and I'm super proud of myself. And thank you to everybody at Barstool once again. Like, amazing, amazing production. It was super cool. The cast was incredible. Like, the fact that, like, we got to be on a show with, like, all of these people, like, it was insane. Like, I know I voted. I know I voted Arian Foster out, but I was like, arian Foster's on the. Like, you know what I mean?

[Kelly]

My dad flipped out about that. He was like, arian Foster's on the show. I was like, yeah.

[Fran]

Saying to wrap my head around that this is actually something I did in my life, and I will look back on this years and years from now and be like, holy, that was so.

[Rhea]

Cool that you did that.

[Fran]

And, like, you know, when I have a family one day and open up my Survivor box, I got my outfit. These are the shoes I won in. I wore them today. You know, I open up my box.

[Rhea]

I got one of the boxers. One set from Tommy John.

[Fran]

Yeah, I got the one because I. The one you wore the whole time?

[Kelly]

Yeah, the one you wear the whole.

[Rhea]

Honey, I wore the same set.

[Fran]

I wore the same set every day. No, and I have my. I have my winning set at my desk. I'm gonna. Oh, I have. I'm going to have my. You know those bandanas that we wore around our necks. Like, I'm going to have the whole box and be like, your mom did this. Like, I did this. Like, it's going to be like. It's just an amazing moment to look back on, and I'm going to take the moment to feel super proud of myself and just fucking soak in the moment and celebrate, because I beat 23 other people filled with athletes and Internet personalities and fucking multi, multi, multi millionaires. Our boss, Jeff Portnoy. I beat him. Let's not forget that.

[Rhea]

I beat Dave.

[Fran]

Great alliance, though. Great alliance. I'm very, very thankful to Dave because honestly, he did help me out along the way with our alliance. You know, we had each other's backs and we fucking made it through. Shout out. Mubi too strong alliance there. Mubi, sit on it. I remember actually one day, One day, one morning.

[Rhea]

Love Movie.

[Fran]

One morning after I got mad at Mubi for telling Taylor Lawan our plan. Yeah. And I told Dave, Dave, like, came into our room in the morning and, like, me and Movie were, like, still in bed. And he goes, mubi, you figure out how to play. Play the game yet or are you just going to go check it? See this? And she goes. And she's like, she goes, dave, I'm still sleeping. I was like, this is actually incredible. Like, no, it's, it's, it's. It was so fudgeing. Funny. All of it. Like, the fact that everyone's walking around, like, out of the shower.

[Kelly]

Like, everyone's, like, it was very intimate. No, like, everything about the whole thing, it was just.

[Fran]

Just thinking of the funny moments of all of us living in this office together. Like, I can't get over that we did that.

[Kelly]

Those made the tough times worth it. Those funny moments made it worth it.

[Fran]

We're going to look back on this and be like that. I can't believe we lived this life at Barstool and had these incredible moments. And not just the incredible moments that we've all had with work and, you know, here at Barstool, but this seriously was one of the coolest things I've ever done. And I just couldn't be more thankful. And I'm so excited. And I thank you guys so much for supporting me and thank you to all the girls for supporting me. I love you guys and I hope I don't embarrass any papas right now. Congrats, friend. I did it.

[Kelly]

Yay.

[Rhea]

I did it.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Kelly]

Where you going? You're going to Disney World. I'm going to Disney World.

[Fran]

Yay.

[Kelly]

No, you should be. I know that, you know, it's. It is so hard. And I know. I keep harping on about how, like, I did them before and it was. It was difficult and whatever. Like, it is no fucking joke. And it was your first time. You're coming out, you in it to win it. You played it. You did your best. I'm so proud. I'm really, really proud of you. And I think that it's just. It's so exciting. And you got it. You have to enjoy it. You have to soak it up because it is such a. Such, such an accomplishment. And don't let anybody diminish that.

[Fran]

Thank you, guys. Thank you. Yay. Wow. Wow. There is so much to say. And also don't even know where to begin.

[Kelly]

Like, so much to say.

[Fran]

Like, honestly, not being able to talk about this for months. I mean, like, the chunk of my brain that this show took up from the moment I stepped foot into that office until now has been quite a large amount. And I am so happy to just sit here with you guys in this studio and just like chicks in the office. We got our chicks listeners. And like this. I'm back where I belong. Like, I feel at home.

[Kelly]

I feel safe.

[Fran]

I feel safe here. But, yeah, I won. I won surviving barstool.

[Rhea]

Sure did, honey.

[Fran]

I won't survive in barstool. And I mean, I guess I'll say some thank yous to start off. I feel awkward right now. I want to say thank you to Kelly first because Kelly had my back so fucking hard like no other. Like, I mean, I can't even put into words how hard Kelly had my back. Like, truly, when she got back to that house, she got. Had my back. She had my back during the finale. She's had my back as long as I've known her. And so I couldn't be. No, it's true. I like, I. And I think people. I don't know why they didn't realize we were so close. I mean, I think because no one.

[Kelly]

No one cares about anyone but themselves and they don't think about anybody else and they don't even. They can't see it. It's just that, to me is crazy. Like, we spend all. We spend a lot of our free time together outside of work. So it's crazy that no one knows.

[Fran]

Yeah. I don't know going into it, Kelly and I, and you wrote a blog about this. It was like, you know, we would help each other until it became like, you got, you know, you do what you got to do. And we had many of talks after the show immediately, and we've been good since. Even though people have tried to get us into fight, it's not gonna happen. We don't engage up until the last second. Yeah, they try.

[Kelly]

Courtney's trying to get us to fight.

[Fran]

The 50 yard line, whatever line is. Sorry, you know, but we. We just don't engage because we're so much closer than that. Like, a lot of the guys, you know, they're close, but they. It's like a work. Like Kelly And I are actually super close friends. So, like, we actually talk about this stuff with each other, like, behind the scenes and have had these talks. So we were like, fuck it. We're not gonna engage. So I want to say thank you to Kelly because, like, you had my back so fucking hard, and I appreciate it so, so, so, so much. And I will have your back a hundred percent. I'll kill anybody who comes after you, because enough is enough. Like, it's just enough already. Thank you to Agreed, the Chicks listeners who, honestly, when I said in the beginning, when I was like, hey, guys, watch Ivan Bar. So, like, don't be afraid to root for your girl. Like, I knew what was coming.

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Fran]

And I was like, you know, hopefully, like, our listeners will be there watching. And you guys have sent me the nicest messages of all time. You love reality tv. Like, we love reality.

[Rhea]

Keep coming, you know, and always keep them coming. She could get some more.

[Fran]

You could never.

[Kelly]

You can never have enough. And that, I think, is too. We talk about this all the time, but you can never have enough nice things. Nobody wants to say nice things.

[Rhea]

Yeah, yeah.

[Kelly]

You know, people say bad things, but when they do say nice things, you're like, oh, my God.

[Fran]

Wow. Well, I had some girls message me, and they're like, I don't usually message people, but I feel like. And I was like, no, you have no idea how much this message really does mean to me right now. Yeah. So thank you, thank you, thank you to the Chicks listeners who showed me nothing but support. Like, I couldn't be more appreciative of you guys. And to talk about surviving Barstool and, like, winning it all. Obviously, I played very, very hard. I played dirty, but I went into it like, I thought that everybody was going to play like that, truly. And I thought that, you know, everyone understood the game.

[Rhea]

Here's the thing they wanted. Everybody does play the game.

[Kelly]

Played the game for real.

[Rhea]

Everybody does want to be that person. And then they're like, oh, she played dirtier. What she did is. It's like, no, she just made moves that you guys didn't think about making. Yeah.

[Fran]

And I guess that's the difference between playing 30 versus playing.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

Like, I really just played the game smart and.

[Kelly]

And they couldn't handle it, the guys.

[Rhea]

It's just hindsight. Like, they. They want to look back at it and be like, oh, we. We. Yeah, they didn't do it.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

If they wouldn't be on the other.

[Fran]

Side, and I wouldn't change a single single move that I Made on that show. I wouldn't take back a single thing even, you know, the last couple episodes. Dave was mad at me in the episode. People got mad at me online about the celebration with Rico. I really, like, I was really proud of myself, honestly, watching it back. I was like, oh, my God, I turned into a monster.

[Rhea]

Who the hell is that?

[Fran]

But I really was, like, really proud of myself for making such a big move. Rico was going on in the beginning of the show saying, it's a man's game. It's a man's game. There was a lot of talk about the girls can't win. And I was like, fuck you. Like, I'm. I'm playing smarter than you right now. And, like, my emotions just, like, took over, and it was. And I just. I don't know this, Like, I think.

[Kelly]

No, you're right. There were so many times in the show, like, they. You know, it's so hard to watch these shows back after experiencing them and being like, this wasn't shown. This wasn't shown. Whatever.

[Fran]

Yes.

[Kelly]

The entire time. The girls got ragged on the entire. Like, the entire time. Like, it was like, oh, bro, shit, bros, this. Boys, the boys, the boys. So in the end, when it was all girls, it was like, I was pumped. Girls are here. I was, yeah.

[Fran]

Really pumped up about it, and I was. Felt really proud of myself, and I was like, you know what? I. I'm going to brag a little bit. And that's what I did. And, you know, I bragged a lot. And obviously, you know, watching it back, I got, like, the ick from myself because I'm like, why are you patting your side like you're fucking? I don't even know what that was like.

[Kelly]

I don't even laughed out loud.

[Rhea]

What movie am I thinking of where, like, there's, like, this. Who goes like. He's like, God, I don't even remember the line, but something like, really? He, like, passes chest. Yeah, I know.

[Kelly]

He was like, I have no idea. But it's a very.

[Fran]

Like, I don't even know what I was doing. It was just in the moment, the heat of the moment. You were like, yeah, right, right. It was hilarious, and it was great. Here's the thing. Like, I saw Rico as a threat. I told him that Rico fucking threw his jousting stuff stick at Dave while Dave was lying dead on the ground and, like, put his muscles over him. So he's bragging. Everyone's bragging about things. I just.

[Kelly]

Rico almost punched Dave in the face.

[Rhea]

In the middle of the game, the reference. Sorry, I'll. I don't have much. The reference I was thinking of was, and she's the man. When the little kid goes back of the line.

[Fran]

Yeah, that's because Cheese the man's my favorite movie. I must have gotten it from that. Like, I. Watching some of the things I did, I was like, who? Yeah, I'm like, who is that doing those things, rubbing his shoulders? Yeah. I think it was obvious that, you know, in the finale, I had kind of. Once it got to the middle of the game and I started realizing, like, oh, my God, I have a shot here. I really, like, just thought about everything that I've gone through at barstool and I really took it upon myself. Like, I was like, I have to win this game. Like, this is my redemption on everything that's happened here. Like, I have to beat Dave and Dan. Like, I said it on camera. I said in the reunion, it didn't get put on the show, but I was like, my goal is to make it to the end with Dave and Dan and beat them both. Like, that would be sweet victory for me. Like, that would really like. And I just, my head was in it so hard. I mean, also, like, I honestly, I really was acting like I was on the real Survivor, like on a tropical island. I was not sleeping at all. I was not eating at all. I came home, I lost 10 pounds that week. I had to go get an IV because I truly was acting like I was on a fucking island somewhere. Like, I went, I went so hard into this game. I mean, also, it's $250,000. It's a life changing amount of money for a lot of people. So it's like I played so, you know, I was so, so, so in it. And I'm, I'm proud of myself and I'm proud of all the moves I made. And I'm a lover of reality tv and I put my all into this reality show in this game and I truly took it as a game.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

And I know people have taken it to, like, acting like it's not a game. And that's the. That that's the only thing that, like, if I'm being completely honest and like, you guys know, this is how I feel. Like I really just care about, like, our listeners, our chicks listeners, like, knowing who I am as a person and like, they listen to the show three times a week. I hope they know who I am as a person and like, don't watch this show and go, oh, my God, like, she's actually this evil person in real life. Like, that's. Yeah, I don't act like this in my day to day life. Like, I'm not like, I also did.

[Rhea]

Not think you were acting evil in the show at all. I do think that there are some editing things that they chose to do for the sake of the story because I do think towards the second half of the game you were dominating and I do think it became like very clear. I mean, I knew obviously what happens, but like watching it and just from seeing some of the people's reactions and stuff, I was like, they are gonna have to try and manipulate the audience a little bit to try and throw people off the scent of Rhea winning. Because even when there was like seven or eight people left, I was like, I feel like she's a clear front runner right now. And so I think that they, you know, they edited some things to kind of make it look like you were not like. I think they tried to make it look like, give you a little bit of like a villain situation so that maybe like, oh, they're not. Because they probably wanted it. Yeah, they're not gonna vote for.

[Kelly]

They want that.

[Rhea]

They wanted that these moments in so that it looks like, oh, she's like, whatever and. And then the, the jury's not gonna vote for her. So I think that they did kind of try and throw that, that stuff in there.

[Fran]

And I understand that. I. Because I understand like reality tv, like, yeah, you have to kind of throw people off the center, else there's no fun watching it. I totally, totally get that the things that they showed did happen. Like, it's not right, of course didn't happen, but like the nice things about that stuff out are not in there. And like I got a couple messages being like, you know, like a girl wrote to me, like, I feel bad for you, but it also seems like you're being mean to Megan. I'm like, no, no. Like that actually like couldn't be further from the truth. Like Meghan and I had so many one on one conversations for hours. Like her consoling me, me consoling her, like so much of that. And that wasn't shown, obviously because that's like not going to be shown because it's nice and obviously that's not like going to fit into, you know, a narrative. And towards the finale it seems like me, you know, it's like, oh, Megan's alone and it's me, Dave and movie. Megan was.

[Kelly]

Megan was in.

[Fran]

She wasn't. Megan was also in that. In the Kitchen. Like, when they're showing, like, those shots of, like, me and movie, you're like, Dave, Movie and me. Like, Megan was also there. And, like, I think, you know they're editing a TV show, right?

[Rhea]

I think it goes with Megan's speech, like, because, like, they edited that to make it match up with. With Megan's speech of, I did this on myself. Because once again, they want there to be some sort of mystery and who's going to try?

[Fran]

But I know that, that Megan does not feel that way about me. Trust me, like, I know that for sure. But it. It sucks when you get those messages and you think, oh, people, like, she.

[Kelly]

Also too, by the way, let's not forget she's playing the game too. She's manipulating too. Like, the way that she. The way that she says certain things and they showed her saying certain things were like, to tip the scales in her favor. Like, she was playing just as hard as the rest of us.

[Rhea]

I mean, she's got her fucking ear underneath the door trying to listen.

[Kelly]

She's a crumble breaking.

[Rhea]

Everybody's trying to get a.

[Fran]

And me and Megan are so cool. We talk all the time. Like, she's like, she's completely like, it just. It. It just sucks when you get those messages and you're like, oh, like, now people think I'm like, this mean girl and like, that that's not who I am. But I know my friends and my family, you guys know that and like, that. Hopefully our listeners know that. But at the end of the day, like, I don't want to dwell on that because I know, like, people know me for me and they are followers and people who have stuck around, like, know who I am and they know that this is a game and they know it's a reality show. So I don't like to dwell on that because it's not. I wouldn't change any. Anything of what I did. Like, I wouldn't change it at all. Even all the crying.

[Rhea]

I'm a crier.

[Fran]

I'm a crier. We know. I'm a happy crier. I'm a sad crier. I am a crier. Yeah, I am a crier. It happens. I am not ashamed of crying, watching, you know, like, the, like, me holding my chest, looking like I can't breathe. You know, I didn't love that. I didn't, you know, it's.

[Kelly]

I said, they, you, you. They included every single moment of each of us crying the whole week. Like, maybe they didn't have to include literally every tear.

[Rhea]

Yeah. Right, right, right.

[Kelly]

But yeah, it was a high stress environment. Like, this is also too. I think that, like, it was extremely high stress. We know all these people. We're thinking about long term, long term ramifications. We're thinking about how people are going to perceive us. We're thinking about a lot at once on top of playing your best game possible. And it's just a lot to think about. And you're not eating, you're not sleeping, you're running around all the time. There's, I swear to God, not one second of time from when your eyes open until your eyes are closed that there is not a camera in your face.

[Fran]

And there's also cameras while you're sleeping. While you're sleeping, you're being followed with cat. Even when we went into the bathroom, girls followed us in with cameras to make sure we weren't. So there was a camera with us at all times besides a shower. So obviously I've never, you know, that's.

[Kelly]

The only place you could go.

[Fran]

Yeah, you can only go in the shower without a camera. And so it's like, you know, you never done something like that. I mean, I know Kelly's done three other shows, reality shows here at Barstool. I've never done one. So, you know, having that, like being followed with a camera 24 7. Like, even when you're sleeping, you know the cameras are watching you sleep. And, you know, I was so in it, I couldn't even stomach any food. I literally couldn't get a morsel of food down my throat because I just wanted to win so fast.

[Rhea]

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[Fran]

It was awesome. Like, I like, in hindsight, like, it's crazy. Like, I have so many emotions about the show. Like, I have so, so, so many things to say, many emotions about the show because it was such an incredibly cool experience. And to do it with the cast that we had, like, these big name personalities also, like, beating all these, like, football players, hockey players. Dave, like, you know, this was the.

[Kelly]

Best one to win. This is what you wanted to win. And, like, you know.

[Fran]

You know, I brought Dave to the end because I thought that he couldn't win. I thought people wouldn't vote for him once I. You know, watching it back, I now see that he did have a chance. I feel even better that I beat him and not, like, in an easy way. And Dave played a great game, too. We both used each other to our advantage, and it worked out for us. We stuck together, you know, the whole time, and that worked in our favor. And it was. It's just. It was such a cool experience. And the crew, the production, like, did such an incredible job, like, thinking how they put together this show and they edited it so fast. Everything they've done is so incredible. Like, the. The games they put together, the challenges, the setup of the who thing, the fact that they were able to film 15 episodes in seven days. Like, there were some days that we filmed three episodes a day. So it's like, wake up. And I talked about that in the reunion, like, being so emotional about Will Compton's text, which me and Will have.

[Rhea]

I was gonna say I would. I bet there's probably a few things that people would love your perspective on. And one of them is I was gonna ask about Will's. Will's text because I think the viewers thought Will was maybe doing it from a place of, like, trying to help you.

[Fran]

And he was.

[Rhea]

And. And.

[Kelly]

But so he says after the fact.

[Fran]

So here's why. The Will text, like, kind of sent me over the edge. And now I feel like I could speak so much more freely.

[Kelly]

Freely.

[Fran]

Better.

[Rhea]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Fran]

Off my shoulder, I could, like, truly explain things, because I've had to, like, tiptoe into explaining certain things. The Big Cat text really, really honestly is what sent me into a spiral. And that happened Saturday morning. And I really did not like how he was saying to me. Cause, you know, I've had my past with Big Cat, and there's some shit that's happened behind the scenes that pissed me off. Whatever. I think I made that pretty clear. And I was willing to work with him on this show because I knew that it would work in my advantage and he knew it'd work in his advantage. And it was the perfect secret alliance. And I' kind of like, you know, we could put past shit behind me and, like, do this, and it might be nice. Yeah. And then I get these texts, and I'm like, God damn it. Like, why couldn't it just be nice? Why did it have to turn into if you. And I think people are kind of just, like, rolling past this but, like, to film a fake scene and. And, like, do, like, if you. He wanted to quit so bad, and he was like, if you. If Dave votes out Megan or Rico instead of me, I will not vote for you in the end. And I'm like, what? Like, what are you. I. First of all, I know me and Dave are working together so closely. When he goes in that room, I'm not following him into that room to see what he writes down. Like, how am I supposed to control what he's gonna do that moment? I know he's gonna vote Big Cat.

[Kelly]

But, like, because, again, he's playing too.

[Fran]

Yeah. I'm like, I know he's gonna vote Big Cat. He's telling me about big Cat. But, like, how's that my control? And you're not gonna vote for me in the end if you don't go home? It's like. Like, the opposite where people.

[Rhea]

It really also shows how much power that these guys knew you had.

[Fran]

Yeah. And, like, it's like, if it was the opposite where, like, if you vote me out, I'm not voting for you in the end. Like, yeah, that's how some people play Survivor. Like, that, like, you screw me over, I'm not voting for you to win in the end. Yeah, this was opposite. It was like, if you don't send me home, I'm like, what, dude? And like, well, it wasn't just that.

[Kelly]

It was, if you don't send me home and then also make it look like you backstabbed me. So I don't know what. First it was.

[Fran]

No, no, he didn't want me to back. He was like, Like. He was like, I'll only vote for you if you make it look like you didn't backstab me. And I'm like, but you're asking me to send you home.

[Kelly]

So how.

[Fran]

No, but I'm like, so how does it. But how is it gonna look like I didn't backstab you if I'm sending you home? That's me backstabbing.

[Rhea]

Right.

[Kelly]

I see.

[Fran]

So he's like, yes.

[Rhea]

He wanted it to be, like, a clean exit.

[Kelly]

Right.

[Rhea]

That just was more like.

[Fran]

I think he wanted it to be like, you can't fire me. I quit type of situation. Like, I think he realized everyone in the house was mad at me.

[Rhea]

Stephen Baldwin on Armed Forces.

[Kelly]

Armed forces.

[Rhea]

I can't be injured for my next.

[Fran]

It. It just. He knew everyone was mad at him, and I think he thought he could win in the end. Even though he said he thought he couldn't, I think he thought he really could. And once he realized that everyone really, really, really was mad at him, he thought, oh, fuck, I actually can't win in the end. I want to get out of here so I can't get embarrassed in the end. I think that's, like, kind of had something to do with it, whatever. So that I was dealing with all that in the morning, right Then we send Big Cat home as soon as I walk off the set to get my phone, because we got our phones taken away. As soon as I get my phone, I have a text from Will Compton, and I'm like, these, like. And it. I just read it in a way that was, like. Because he was calling Marty and, like, I think he texted him, too, and was like, what a dumb move, sending Big Cat home. And in my head, I was like, they don't know that. Like, he.

[Rhea]

They don't know that.

[Fran]

He begged him to send him home. And I didn't tell anybody at the time. I didn't end up telling nobody in the house.

[Rhea]

Nobody in the house knew until the end.

[Fran]

Dave didn't know. I did not tell anybody until the finale. Until.

[Kelly]

It was rude. Like, it wasn't. Like, he, like, just.

[Fran]

I read it.

[Kelly]

Whatever.

[Fran]

I just read it.

[Kelly]

He talks like, you better do this.

[Fran]

I knew that. I knew he was trying to help, but I just read it.

[Rhea]

Headspace.

[Fran]

You were in the headspace I was in. I was like. And then he's calling Marty, telling him it's a dumb move that I sent back at home. And I'm like, this guy doesn't even realize, like, what's happening over here. Like, Big Cat, like, he begged me to go home, like. And I didn't want to tell. I. I was confused if I was going to tell anybody yet about the quitting situation because then ate me alive. And I was like, why did I. Why am I keeping this in? Like, this is part of the show. Like, it's gonna make no sense. Like, people are gonna be. So whatever. So I kind of obviously, like, everything just started getting to me that day. And then the. And then it was the rico, and it was the. Kelly went home, too. And I was upset about Kelly going home. I also was saving myself, and I also knew Kelly was going home. And, like, obviously, I felt horrible and.

[Kelly]

Like, well, it had come to the point where. Where you couldn't help me. I. I needed to help myself, and I wasn't able to help myself, and that was the end of it. Like, that was. And I wasn't gonna. You know, people. People say that it was, like, a dumb choice, but, like, at this point, too, we were. It was girl power. I wasn't gonna vote for Mubi because I was like, I'm not gonna be. Like, I'm not gonna be the. The one bitch in the place that's, like, ganging up on the youngest girl here who, like, is new to the place. And I didn't want that. And. And I needed immunity, and I didn't have it. And I knew, like, it was. The writing was on the wall. There was no surprise for me going into that. I didn't feel backstabbed. I didn't feel betrayed. I just knew that. That. That had been up to me, and I didn't get immunity when I should have, and so I was going home.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Kelly]

It just sucked, honestly. But it was nobody's fault.

[Fran]

Right. And I just felt horrible because I, like, was. I think you could see. I start crying. Kelly, we laugh about that all the time. I'm like, oh, yeah. I'm sending Kelly off to war. I'm crying, like, as you know, and. But in that moment, I. I thought I had to get Rico's idol out, so I voted for Rico because that was a move there, which needed to happen. Also needed to happen. And I also said this. I don't think they put it in. I was like, I see Kelly as a huge threat. Like, she's my closest friend.

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Fran]

But I also see Kelly as a huge threat to beat me in the end, too. So it's like, that also comes into.

[Kelly]

Play, and I haven't really done, Like, I. I was. I was, like, traveling smoke and mirrors and didn't vote a lot of people out at that point.

[Rhea]

Like.

[Noah]

Right.

[Kelly]

Kind of like, the only person really, that you can, like, maybe accuse me of was Jer. I floated the idea for Jerry, but then he was in the jury, so who cares?

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Kelly]

It didn't matter.

[Fran]

So I was like, oh.

[Kelly]

Jury was like, so. Yeah.

[Fran]

Yeah. I was like, Kelly's a good chance. Like, that's also a part of it, too. So there was so many. So then that happens, and then the Rico thing happens, and. And Rico goes home at night. That all happened the same day.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

So, like. And that was Saturday. So that was six days in. That was the day after the pink wedding, which was torturous. Brutal.

[Kelly]

Absolutely brutal day.

[Fran]

That was lunch on purpose. That was great.

[Kelly]

They literally. They. We started filming at, like. Because I. I look back at the timing of it all, and we started filming at, like, 11:30. So we had, like a. We had breakfast, started filming 11:30. We're all like, it's a little late in the day for this. And then it was going on to, like, 4:30 at night. No food in between. It was just, you know, get me. Give me.

[Fran]

I thought I was gonna faint. I truly thought I was gonna faint. They had a medicine, like, they actually not showed. They had a medic come because I thought I was going to faint, which was so ridiculous.

[Kelly]

And, well, they needed that medic.

[Fran]

They just gave me electrolytes, which is funny, too. Yeah, they needed the medic there because, you know, Francis had a concussion and it was. I think Big had almost all, like. He almost had a concussion, too.

[Kelly]

Like, everyone was, like, on the verge of either a panic attack, a heart attack, or dying, something.

[Fran]

There was something happening with everybody at some point. And I was throwing up.

[Kelly]

I threw up every day. Yeah, just. And nerves. Anxiety.

[Rhea]

Right?

[Fran]

Just nerves, anxiety. And. And it just got crazy. And, like, I started. When it got to the end, I was getting. I was getting crazy. I was sleeping with or not sleeping because I couldn't sleep, but I was playing, like, high frequency manifestation music in my ear every night because I was like, I can't sleep, but I need something to calm me down. So I would just lay in bed playing this music. I remember one time, or towards the end, I said it, and Dave was like, well, you're sleeping next to Movie, so you might be playing it for her, too. And I was like, oh, my God. Good point. I was like. I was like, now. I'm doing it for both of us now.

[Rhea]

And Movie was like, I slept. No problem.

[Fran]

Let me tell you. Mooby slept. Mooby. I love Mubi. I love her energy. She is. Is such a positive delight to be around. But, oh, my God. I think I. I was. I. I was like, movie. I'm so sorry. Like, you must think I am insane with how deep I am into this game. And she was like, no, I get it. Because I, like, explained to her my history.

[Kelly]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Rhea]

You know, it must. It must have been incredibly overwhelming for her, too, to just be like, sure and. Because you're just, like, confused.

[Fran]

No, she wasn't.

[Rhea]

You're like, I don't really understand what these relations, like, all the big cat stuff. Kirk, like, saying what he said and everything that happens. Like, Mubi's probably, like, staring at the ceiling. Like, who are these people? I literally.

[Kelly]

I got to get back to my thumb.

[Rhea]

That's why I was laughing, because I was like, if Mubi did make it to the final and had to give a speech, I think she would have been like, it's moving.

[Fran]

Literally.

[Kelly]

Like, she be like, I made it.

[Fran]

I made it.

[Rhea]

How about it? It was sit on it.

[Fran]

So funny. She had such a silence. She had such a positive energy. And I said to Movie, I was like, movie, I, like, wish you knew. The real me, like, is very goofy and, like, I'm really not this serious, like, person. And, like, I have become such a serious person in this game because, like, of everything that has gone on here and, like, I really am, like, trying to prove something to myself and to the people here that, like, I am smart. Like, I. I can do this. And it was funny because Movie was like, yeah, slept like a baby. And I was like, oh, my God.

[Kelly]

Yeah, she was on vacation.

[Fran]

Oh, yeah.

[Rhea]

Like, oh.

[Kelly]

She was like, dude, ye fun.

[Fran]

And honestly, props to her for. For sticking through it because, like, yeah.

[Kelly]

She did a great job.

[Fran]

Being thrown into this after, you know, not working here for a long time must have been, whoa.

[Rhea]

Like, I.

[Kelly]

She's everybody's name.

[Fran]

No, I give major props to Mubi for handling herself the way that she did it. There's just so much. I mean, me and Will are complete. Like, I think people think Will's mad at me. Like, me and Will text about it. We joke about it. It's funny. Like, it's.

[Kelly]

Will's obsessed with the game.

[Rhea]

Will is.

[Kelly]

I said, will and Rico need to go to Survivor rehab. Like, no, can't stop talking about it. They cannot stop talking about it.

[Rhea]

Like, from a winner's perspective. It's like when you win the first one, you do, and then you're just like, you're so in it that it's like, such a gut check.

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

To be like, oh, wow. Okay. Like, I think he had a lot. I think you do. Like, I think it was very cathartic for him to watch it back and to be like, okay, this is. This is how it went down.

[Fran]

Mel was texting me every week, being like, I can't believe you went against our alliance. And I'm like, dude, I've told you about a trillion times now. I lied to you. Like, I told him in the finale.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

I told him over text the day of after how much I lied to him and played him. He changed. He revealed that he changed. Changed my name to his wife's name. I'm like, will you weird. So deep in the. Weird in this alliance that we were never even on the same tribe. Like, we.

[Rhea]

Like, he's.

[Fran]

And he keeps saying I was gonna help. He was like, no offense. Well, I didn't need your help. Like, yeah, keep saying I was willing to help Bria. It's like, thank you, but I didn't need your help and I appreciate it. But I. I, you know, did it myself and I'm glad I stuck to my guns. And I said in the reunion too, I'm like, if I cut Dave in that in those final moments, there are so many different. That's why I wouldn't change the thing because there's a chance I couldn't have won. If Rico makes it to the end, he could have won. If Kelly makes it the end, she could have won. If it's me, Megan and movie, they could be like, fuck Rhea. We're going Megan or Mubi. Like, there's so many different scenarios in my brain where I'm like, if I cut Dave now, he's been my line since day one. He could go back to the house and be like, fuck her. She didn't stick with any of us. And then start rallying.

[Kelly]

By the way, he would have stabbed in the back. He got me like, just like Jerry.

[Rhea]

Like, what through your mind when you picked Dave to go to the final? Because I think that's where people were like, whoa. Like, that would have been the chance where it's like, oh, you know, maybe Dave wouldn't. He'd have to go into the duel and see what happens.

[Fran]

Well, but then he. So there's so many thoughts. I'm like, okay, number one, my whole plan this entire time has to. Has been to take Dave to the final because I don't think he could win. I've trusted myself this entire game. I have not up. I. I, like, I'm still here. I want to. I want to keep trusting myself. I want to stick to my plan because I have had this plan. My plan from the beginning was like, just take Dave all the way to the end. If he goes into the duel and wins, that's a win for Dave. Me saving him in the finale is like, here's me saving him again. Like, I carried him his whole way through. If he wins that duel, he won his way to the finale.

[Rhea]

Right.

[Fran]

I cat. I just carried him to the finale.

[Kelly]

He had just won immunity right before.

[Fran]

Yeah. And he won him. So that would have been Another win for him. Content standpoint. I knew he was gonna wear the Will Compton jersey. I knew he was gonna wear the Will Compton jersey if he got in. Yeah, I thought that would have been really funny. So I was like. So then my brain started going reality tv. I was like, I swear to God, I was like, like, that's good. Reality tv. If he comes in wearing the Wilco to jersey. And then I was like, that might piss them off enough too, that they're like, again, like, Dave, like, right, right. I know he's coming in with this jersey on. He might be like, I can't hand him the winnings while he's wearing this jersey. Like, there were so many things that, like, I truly thought they wouldn't vote for Dave. And I was right. Like, ultimately, I was right that they did not vote for Dave.

[Rhea]

And listen, I was gonna say, despite all them saying, oh, we would have voted for Dave. We would have voted for Dave. Because, like. Like, when you said that, they all jumped up. Oh, no, we would have. But it's like, they didn't.

[Fran]

They didn't. They didn't vote him out, you know, and they also had the opportunity.

[Rhea]

The ultimate would have been at the end if they said, actually, no, you're wrong. We're all gonna vote for Dave to win. Which I didn't.

[Fran]

And they. They didn't. And do I think Dave had a shot of winning? Yes, Now I do. I do think he had a shot of winning. My. The whole time, I didn't think he did. Watching it back, I could see the mindset in which they had that they thought Dave was running the show.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

I think with my speech, which I kind of won them over, being like, no, like, he didn't run. Like, he did not run the entire show. Yes, he made. He made great moves. Like, no doubt about it. He. He did.

[Kelly]

His best move is aligning with you.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Kelly]

And he said, all right, I'll. I like the credit. I'm gonna do these things, but I also get to kind of low key, keep my hands.

[Fran]

Yeah. He said the entire, you know, the entire beginning, he was like, ria's making all the moves using me as a human shield. Which that was what was happening. But he did make great moves. The pink wedding, of course. And so he did have a shot at winning. So I think it's even cooler that I beat him because he actually did have a genuine shot. But at the end of the day, I was right that they weren't gonna vote for him. And even Whitney, when he holds Up. He's like, I just really don't want Dave to win. I'm like, see, exactly like you say you're gonna vote for Dave to win because this. But you don't actually want him to win and you wouldn't actually let him win. So ultimately my plan worked in the end and I wouldn't. I wouldn't change a thing. Why would I really.

[Rhea]

Why would I? Yeah, it really was the perfect alliance too, because you guys just worked together really well and Dave contributed in the spots that he like needed to like in the pink wedding. Like, you needed Dave's freak for sure mind to like just pick people off.

[Kelly]

One by one and be intimidating. Exactly.

[Rhea]

Because really at that point in the game it was so one sided to the other tribe because. And that really, like in that moment it was there, but then it was like every other moment it felt like you guys had that mentality of like, we're gonna. We're gonna make it to the end. And. And there were such clear moves that you made that Dave was like, okay, you know, like, yeah. So it just.

[Fran]

And I.

[Rhea]

It was a good. It was a good relationship.

[Fran]

No, it was great. And I honestly made other moves too. Like me not playing Midol.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

Ballsy. Like crazy. Insane. Yeah, I guess. You know, truly, I loved it.

[Kelly]

It was hilarious.

[Fran]

Insane move. I won two of the immunity challenges. I won the final four challenge, arguably the most important challenge to win and made all those moves in the beginning. So it's. Yep. I think we both played a great game. I think Megan, she really shined towards the end with the challenges. Like, she's an incredible competitor. Like, she should compete on like a physically challenging show because she is. She's.

[Kelly]

She's great.

[Fran]

Awesome.

[Kelly]

She was good on my team when we were on. When we combined and we were on, we had ghillie tribe. Well, we as a team were like unstoppable. Like, we was just. Yeah. All the meat heads.

[Rhea]

Yeah. All the meatheads.

[Kelly]

And me and Megan were very competitive and both like, we were really good at showing who could do like where our strengths were lying. And she was crushing those too. Like, she was.

[Fran]

Yeah, no, she. She was really good. You're really great at puzzles too. So I also knew me and you, like with the puzzles back to back, we get to that final four challenge, it's me and Kelly. That would be a damn puzzle. Like it would have been. It would have been neck and neck there too.

[Kelly]

Puzzled. That's the first time I saw. It was when I watched that finale. I Never saw that.

[Rhea]

That puzzle.

[Kelly]

Whatever. I want to get my puzzle bad. That little puzzle.

[Fran]

Well, do you not know the trick? Well, I don't want to tell you that.

[Kelly]

Well, I. I think I could tell based on how, like, again, I'm watching it from the outside. The stress isn't on me, so it's a little different.

[Fran]

Not the trick. There's one piece that goes a different way than all the rest.

[Kelly]

Of course. Yeah.

[Fran]

I'm telling you what it is.

[Kelly]

But I could tell from.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

Which I don't even know if they showed how long it really took us to do that puzzle, but I heard.

[Kelly]

About it from the puzzle guy.

[Fran]

It was so hard.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

And I kept dropping my ball. The timer.

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Fran]

I kept getting a penalty, and my whole thing had to drop. And I was like.

[Noah]

I was. I was like, come on.

[Fran]

No, no, it was. I was like, midway through. I'm not kidding. Midway through, I thought, there's no way. I'm like, there's no way I'm getting this. Like, there's no fucking way. I cannot figure this out. Thankfully, Dave Mooby and Megan puzzles, not their strong suit. I actually am good at puzzles. Apparently, I figured out because the puzzle didn't even show this too, by the way, because they were giving Francis a fantastic edit. Of course, the puzzle that me and Francis won.

[Rhea]

Francis.

[Fran]

Francis steps back from. Because he's freaking out. And he's like, rhea, you just start doing it. Because I'm freaking out right now, and I start putting the puzzle together. And they made it look like Francis put that puzzle together. And I watched and I kept my mouth shut because obviously I know how it ends. And I was like, are you fucking serious? The way that they edited this may seem like Francis put together this puzzle, but Francis stepped away. Remember, he was freaking out.

[Kelly]

What also is crazy is that Francis went for the rest of the day and days after that, that he was still there. Like, he gave. He was like, ria did that?

[Fran]

Yeah. He kept telling everybody. Like, afterwards, he handed me the trophy. He was like, you did that?

[Rhea]

Ria?

[Fran]

Like, yeah. He was like, ria did that puzzle. And I'm like, watching the show. I'm like, oh, my God. They made it seem like Francis just, like, snapped his Harvard fingers puzzle. It was me who put together that puzzle. Obviously, Francis helped, but it was. It was a moment where he stepped away, being like, ria, you got to do this. I'm freaking out. So apparently, I'm good. I'm good at puzzles. I am an overthinker, so I think that comes into the puzzle play. But that final four challenge was sick. Like, winning that. I was like, oh my God, it was so incredibly cool to win such a hard challenge because it really was so hard. I truly midway was like, there's no shot that I get this for sure.

[Kelly]

When you came onto the screen, we had to watch from the loser house. When you came onto the screen with your immunity around your neck after arguing with those guys all night, they showed a little bit of the arguing, but. But once we were drinking more, I think that they stopped. They like, didn't really include a lot of that.

[Rhea]

Yeah, right, right.

[Kelly]

Because we got like in like big fights the entire night and they were just like calling me stupid and I'm screaming at them and I'm this, that. Me and Clemmer literally was like crying. We were screaming like huge fight. I'm yelling at him down the stairs, like all this crazy stuff. But then the next morning, I was so annoyed by all these guys telling me that they knew what was up. And Rhea's this, Rhea's that. And I was just so pissed off that when you walked in, you walked on that screen. I was smug. I was like, ahaha. Yeah, look at that. I said, that's my girl. Look at her. Like, I was like, fuck you, gu.

[Fran]

So there's a. So it's a. It's building a pyramid and the. The pieces are stuck together so you can't like split up the balls, whatever.

[Kelly]

And it's like Tetris, but in the shape of a.

[Fran]

And there's a piece like a pyramid. A pyramid. And there's a piece that goes up instead of lays flat. And the reason I figured that out was because I think I kept forgetting that the last piece on top was gonna be the ball and the timer. Like, I just was like putting it together, being like, where? And then I was like, oh my God. Like the last. Like, duh. Like, you idiot. And I was able to figure it out. But afterwards when we all talked about it and they were like, I don't like, Dave was like, I don't know if I ever would have laid that piece going up. Like, he's like, he's like, I don't know if I ever would have got to that part.

[Rhea]

I would have been there for days.

[Fran]

No, and that's the, that's the big kicker with that one, which is like so hard.

[Kelly]

The 3D puzzles are there. No bullshit. So I forget if I. I don't think I talked to you about this because I don't know why. Did I tell you how I talked to the puzzle guy?

[Fran]

Yes.

[Kelly]

Yeah. Yeah. So I. The guy who did all the puzzles in the whole show was from Survivor. Like, he worked on Survivor. He brought a bunch of these puzzles over, and he was telling me about that because he saw us going with the. With the 40.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Kelly]

Body armor one. And he was like, I think he would have been able to do it. And he, like, explained it to me, like, what it was and how it was, like, basically a 3D puzzle. But, like, the. Yeah, the kicker was the. Was the piece at the end and having to, like, figure all that out. And I was like, it seemed like, yeah, like, you had to have done puzzles like that before to think it was easy. Like, it wasn't a. If you'd never seen a 3D puzzle where pieces go different ways or like. Like, I'm always building. You know, I've got. I listen to my audiobooks and I'm building 3D puzzles in my house for fun. Like, that's. So those are the things that you. You see those funny twists that they put in. But, like, if you don't know what the hell you're doing or you've never seen it before, then you could sit there for seven hours. And that happened to me on when I did BVA2. We had the. It sits out there, and it haunts me. I want to throw that in the trash. There's a. There's a 3D high noon can that I had to build, and I had never seen a 3D puzzle like that before. And it, like, still haunts. I couldn't finish it. I couldn't do it. I couldn't figure it out. Still haunts me to this day. It's like, they're really hard.

[Fran]

Yeah. So that was, like. I felt really proud of myself in that moment.

[Kelly]

Absolutely.

[Fran]

It was really cool. And I, I felt, like, smart, you know? Like, I, I. I think I dumb. Like, not. I don't dumb myself down. I know I'm smart, but I discredit myself a lot for sure. Like, seriously, Maria, please don't cry. Like, you have, like, every single episode of the show. Like, I can't. Like, why am I about to tear up right now? But I think it just goes to show, like, how emotional I get about it is that, like, I do put myself down a lot and, like, I do discredit myself a lot. And that's kind of why, like, I really, really, really wanted to win and, like, really prove something to myself and to other people is because I am hard on myself and so I'm very, very, very proud of myself.

[Kelly]

As you should be.

[Rhea]

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[Kelly]

Not all men, but always men.

[Rhea]

Oh, the mental state, the emotions, the crying, whatever everybody went through, their people.

[Noah]

Quit because they couldn't handle the game.

[Kelly]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Rhea]

I'm just saying, like, this is. And I know, like, Big Cat has talked to it a little bit, but this show really fucked with Big Cat's head during this time, too. And it's just like, people show those emotions in different ways, and you just. You have to work through it. You work through it differently. But there's just no way that, like, you know, that they are grasping when all there is to complain about is that all the girls made it and they're crying and blah, blah, blah. It's just like, they're just. No matter what, they're just not gonna root for a woman to win this show. No, it's like, it's sad. It's. It every time. It's just like. Even when you think things are maybe coming around and then you see that shit, it's just really, absolutely fucking ridiculous. And it's the same complaints and it's the same shit. And people want to say the same. They have nothing left to say but degrade a woman based on her looks. And that's it. Like, you play an amazing game. You're either doing that or you're just like, she's literally just a woman. And that's why we don't want them to win and we don't want to watch whatever. Whatever it is. So it's so ridiculous. Ria, you absolutely fucking crushed it. You played a great game. You. I know that that is not. It is an extra bit of a mind fuck while they're all saying, oh, like, you killed Dave. You killed Dave. I don't care what they're saying, no matter what. Anybody in your position, maybe some of the NFL players, because they are fucking NFL players and they're retired athletes. Like, they don't. It's such a different experience. Like, they are coming into Barcelona at such a later time. You came into Barstool at 19 years old. This has been your life. You have dedicated your life to it. You are so loyal to it. And for some reason, it still doesn't come back to you when it really should. And I think that this. In this moment, it does. And you should be so happy about that because you fucking crushed it. And not only did you work your way through this game, but you worked it with Dave, which is Honestly, even scarier to do because he is the boss and he is. Like I said, no, whatever everyone wants to say, say you're working directly with Dave where, you know, you're having the most conversations. You're talking a lot. You don't know what you're saying. Like, in the back of your mind, you're also like, oh, shit, I just said that today.

[Kelly]

He's unpredictable. He's unpredictable too.

[Rhea]

So it's really like, who knows if you have somebody else new person you're working with to get out or if who's gonna turn on who? It's such a crazy mindfuck. And I think you handled it extremely, extremely well. Despite the outside noise and everything that everybody has said in the last whatever month, plus watching the show, it's you. You deserve this win. You went in with the knowledge. You went in with the gameplay. You worked over these guys. You convinced them all in your speeches how well you did and what you needed to do and what you need to say. And yes, you were maybe a little emotional during this.

[Kelly]

God forbid. And God forbid for squeezing a tear.

[Fran]

I was emotional.

[Rhea]

Like, really, it's out of this world. You know how many people. And there's men, and I know these men watch it who watch the Bachelor of the Bachelorette. And these people fucking cried the whole time. Like, it's just the emotions are gonna be there. And you proved yourself in every single scenario that you needed to. And I just hope you know that we're all so proud of you and your family and your friends.

[Fran]

Thank you.

[Rhea]

And everybody in real life is so proud of you. And you know, the people.

[Fran]

That's what I said to read really go fucking kick.

[Noah]

It's like nothing you could have done in this show would have changed, like, these commenters minds. All that hap all that now totally. The start is that you have $250,000 right one.

[Rhea]

That's what I kept trying to say to her too, I guess. I guess, like, it's so hard because you're. It's mentally taxing on you as you're going. I kept trying to say to you, they're criticizing your game. Oh, she should have done this. Oh, she's. I'm like, don't listen to them because you shouldn't have.

[Fran]

You won.

[Kelly]

They don't know you won. They weren't there. Like, the amount of times I. That I see stuff with people saying. And I'm like, you weren't there. Like, you don't know. You don't know the whole scope of It. How we felt, what the conditions were, like, what was shown, what wasn't shown.

[Rhea]

Like, it is.

[Kelly]

It is so infuriating to watch people go off on some soapbox. And it's different when people are, like, talking about reality TV and they're, like, commenting on gameplay or whatever. But there's. There's another level that's been online mocked on online that is such hatred that I have never seen in my life. And it makes no sense. None of us deserve it. You especially don't deserve it, especially for this. This was a fun experience. It was exciting. It was cool. You played your ass off and that's it. And. And everybody else can choke on it. Like, sorry, I wish you. I wish you could wave the money in their face.

[Rhea]

Like, I know.

[Fran]

It's so infuriating. Thank you, guys.

[Rhea]

You should have got money, guns.

[Kelly]

Literally, like, it's.

[Fran]

Thank you guys for saying all that. I mean, so frustrating. It really does mean a lot. And especially the support from you guys and. No, I mean, like, I. I've talked about this at nauseam with you both.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

That my biggest fear truly is, like, our listeners, like, the chicks listeners who I care about so much. Like, seeing this show and going, oh, my God, this girl that we've been watching this whole time is, like, such a bad. And it's like, no, Like, I really put on, like, a face, like a hard face to, like, win this game. And it wasn't easy. Like, I was texting Matt, my family, my friends every day, being like, I feel so bad. Like, yeah, it's not that I just doing things and not feeling bad about it. I felt so bad. I was texting people. Like, I feel so bad doing this, but this is a game and this is what we signed up for, and I have to just play the game, and I. And I can't. You know what I mean? It doesn't go without feeling bad.

[Kelly]

But you were the one with games. You were the one with balls to play the game and to put aside the stuff and not think about the outcomes and. And you won because of it, and that's it. And anybody, especially anybody who played the game with us, who try. And I said this to them all in the house. Like, they're fooling themselves. Like, they're letting their own egos, their own pride get in the way. If they can't recognize that you played the game, they all could have done the same thing. They could have cut all of our throats. It could have been a. The girls get them all out and.

[Fran]

Then it would have been like.

[Kelly]

And they never did.

[Fran]

It's a game. They don't want to do that.

[Kelly]

They didn't want to vote out Dave. They didn't want to vote up Big Cat. They didn't want to do any of these things.

[Fran]

And I. And I truly just was like, it's a game. Put on the face. Like, put on that hard face like you're playing. It's four girls against 20 guys. Like, you got to put on this fucking stone cold face because if you joke around, like, they're gonna get you. They're gonna think you did nothing. And that's what I did. And I'm proud of myself. And I will say Noah, I told him to come watch my speech because he was in Chicago at the time. I told him, it's Sarah to come watch. And Noah sent me, like, the nicest text after that, actually. He really sweet. I'm always, like, hyping up Noah's, like, texting his cards and everything.

[Rhea]

But he really did because he has his moments.

[Fran]

He does. And he watched it. He said something along the lines, like, it actually really meant a lot to me that he was like, like, you. Like, we all knew you had this in you, but now the world's gonna know you had it in you, which I really like. It really did mean a lot. And that's what I was talking about earlier. Like, I wanted to, like, prove, you know, I feel like I wanted to prove something here. And I joked about it's taken a.

[Rhea]

Lot of shit through the years, and I think it manifested in a moment that you could finally kind of. Of let it out and get some things off your chest. It happened in the.

[Fran]

It happened. It happened in this.

[Rhea]

It's a long time to come, but it's a long time to come. Like, no matter how many times you're like, oh, no, I'm okay. I'm okay. It festers. It sits there. And then when you get in a moment like this where you're looking all these people dead in the eyes and you have to, like, talk about your. You know, you're making your case here. Like, those emotions are gonna come out.

[Fran]

Yeah, they were pouring out. And I also, like. Like, I've talked about this before, but there is nobody better at. Than Matt than at being like, that rock who's like, I love you so much. He is. I love you so much. I support you so much. Don't worry about a thing. You got this. He supported me throughout whole week. He's like, you got this. Go kill it. Like, I couldn't be more proud of you. Make those ruthless moves. Like, you're doing this for us. Like, you're doing this for yourself. Like, be proud of yourself. And he has kept that mentality and has supported me, like, wholeheartedly from, you know, obviously since day one of us being together. But when I did the show and all the months of waiting of me being like, oh, my God, what's gonna. You know, what's gonna happen, what's gonna air. I'm, you know, worried about this and worried about that and him just always continuously, like, being that rock. Like, it's me and you. We got this no matter what. Like, you crushed it, like, always. Like, really just so supportive. And I kind of be more thankful for him and for you guys for being, like, truly the rocks of my life. Not just during this, which is dramatic to say, but just, like, for eight years now, like, you guys have always been there for me, and I couldn't be more appreciative. And, Kelly, I'm ready to kill some people for you too, so.

[Kelly]

Wow. Please give me both. Like, one day I've got like, a gun in my hand. The other day, it's like, where's my. Like, it's constant. It's the constant oscillation. I know, sorry. I probably can't say that, but it's.

[Rhea]

Like YouTube taking down.

[Kelly]

Yeah, sorry, YouTube. Sorry, sorry. I got mad at me before for saying something similar. I. No, but it's. It is such a hard thing to navigate. And, like, you know, I've. I've been full time at barstool. Not as long as you have been, but I've been in the orbit for just as long and seeing how it's changed over the years. And I know I say this all the time and I sound like a lunatic sometimes, but, like, it's so different now. And I've never seen people get hate from. From the people online like the girls do here. And like. And I. I've been a part of it. I've seen it happen to everybody. I've. And it's like it sometimes to me doesn't make sense why it continues to happen and why people don't grow up. Like, I thought, like, okay, as we get older, like, the audience will grow with us and things will be different and whatever. And it's like they've just ushered in a whole new. No, they just got whole neutral. They just got younger and then it's.

[Noah]

Or they just stayed losers.

[Fran]

Yeah, or that.

[Rhea]

No, but I'm actually shocked not to like, get into specifics, but they're like. There's been times where you. I see a DM or something like that somebody sent me, or Rio, you sent me. And I'm like, that kid's 16 years old.

[Fran]

I. The message. Some of the messages I got, like.

[Rhea]

It'S actually, I don't know, do an entire. Like, if this is not the time and place for it. Yeah, yeah, but I could do an entire, like, just think piece on just. I mean, that's just like, the state of the, like, you know, of the.

[Kelly]

Way I'm in it.

[Rhea]

So much young, like, male culture is right now, thanks to some of the leaders of the world. And that's just, you know, unfortunate.

[Fran]

I do want to say, though, because I think this, like, gets, you know, blurred is, like, people online can be extremely awful, but Barstool is an amazing place to work at, and the people here are very supportive. Like, Barstool, a whole, as a company is incredible to work at. Like, I. I will say that through and through. Like, I love my job here. I love my place here. Like, it is the opportunities that we all get. Like, and I kind of spoke of this, the reunion, it's like. Like, we all fight, you know, the show, whatever, but, like, we all come back at this place at the end of the day, like, as cheesy as I did, and it's like, it's family and, like, we don't get all shit on each other, but if, like, if somebody comes at us from outside, then, like, we're all gonna have each other's best. And it really is such an amazing place to work, and I have seriously loved working here. And it's only gotten better throughout the years as well. I think, too. Like, the company as a whole has progressed too, and I think it's only gotten better. Yeah, it's just like the state of the Internet in which it takes, like, a world of its own and just keep, like, spirals and spirals and spirals out of control and never ends.

[Kelly]

But the question, too, is, like, what.

[Rhea]

Do you do about it? I brought it up.

[Kelly]

Helpless to.

[Rhea]

I know I brought it up when we were talking about, like, just TikTok and the way things have changed, and it's just like the. There's certain platforms that are just completely different. Rules have changed, leadership has changed, you know, and it's. It has become really, really hard to navigate, which is tough because it is part of our jobs, you know, to be on some of these. These platforms and to put ourselves out there. And it is it is tough. And Kelly, like you, you know, you wrote a blog about it. I don't if people have read it, but it's. They have. There's been time and time again recently that I think you have taken heat. Undeservedly, taken a lot of heat. And it's. It's really tough and really tough to navigate. I'm gonna read it because I. And I know she won't mind because I talk to this girl all the time in my DMs.

[Kelly]

Oh, this sweet girl. Oh, but this girl sent me a.

[Rhea]

Dm and she was like, please send this to Kelly. Like, I don't know if she's gonna see it, but, like, she deserves to hear it. And she was just like, I love Keegs. I resonate so much with her. And reading her recent blog, I wish I could reach out and hug her. Can you please, if you don't mind, relay the message her that she is so admired, strong, intelligent and badass to do what she has done and completely rise above the noise while creating a career around what she loves. I hate these fucking incel men and asshole women who have brought her down. I know. I don't either. I don't know either of you, but you guys feel like my friends. And I just want Keegs to know that the love is stronger than the hate. Hate. So it was really sweet and I sent it to her and I was.

[Kelly]

Like, there are nice people too, and all the girls are always nice. Like, I'm never talking about girls when I'm talking about this, but it's like, it's. You see stuff and, you know, you want to post things. Like, I want to post, like, my thoughts. Like, I used to fucking love Twitter. I used to love, like, being involved online and talking to people and that was like my favorite part of doing this job.

[Rhea]

In another world, you'd be live tweeting every episode for this. Why would you. Why would you fucking dare poking a fork into your eye?

[Kelly]

No, completely. And it's. It's so dumb. Like, and I know it's. It's like, you know, log off, touch grass. Like, whatever. Like, it's all whatever. Like, I understand that, but when it's been a part of. Of your life and a part of your job and your career and something that like. Like I know that all of us wanted to work in. In something like this, but, like, I didn't work in it for so long and wanted to so bad that when I finally got here, I was like, this is amazing. Like, Finally I can do what I want. And it was great for so long. And I finally set myself up to a spot where I was like, happy in every aspect of life. I was like, I can't believe, like, this is about to be. This is me. Like, here I am, I've arrived. And then like, dumb, like, this happens. And I just, I guess I didn't know the state of the Internet anymore. Like, I didn't know how bad it got. I didn't know how, how vile people can be. And when you see the same, like you see these things happen over and over again non stop all day, it's the first thing you see when you wake up. And it's the last thing you see before you go to sleep. And it's like you, you can, you cannot look. But then you're not doing your job. Like, you're not interacting with people. You're not posting enough. Like, I turn off the comments, people. This turns off our comments. Oh, I do this.

[Rhea]

She does this.

[Kelly]

Like, there, there is no winning and there's no fighting against it. And I can get mad and I can get upset and, and nobody cares. And it's like, at what point do you. Do you quit it all and like, leave it and just be like, this isn't like, this doesn't work. And then if people say like, like, well, this clearly this isn't for you if you can't handle this. And it's like, no, this is not normal. No one should be able to handle this kind of public humiliation going on. It, like sending, posting photos from like my only fans back at me, tagging it in other people's tweets at the company that we work at. It's mortifying. Like, my, my parents are online. Like, it's, my brother's online. Like, it's, it's so embarrassing. It's so horrible. And it's not even that alone. Like, that's like the worst of it for sure. That's like what makes me want to die. But like, the, the rest of it is so like vile and personal. Like, it's almost like they're, it's like they look up, they're. They're like, okay, let me go through every like, tweet she's ever sent, find every insecurity and then craft a hundred tweets about it and send them all at the same time. Yeah, and it makes no sense. Like, I just, and it's, you know, I sound like a conspiracy theorist or something when I think that like, technology has a big effect on the whole thing, but it's overwhelming. And I think that over the last year, it's just. It's really worn me down to a place where I don't want to do anything. Like, I don't. Like, I, you know, I go out with my friends, whatever, but I never post when I'm out. Like, I'll post my outfits on TikTok, what most I'll do. And even that I don't do sometimes.

[Fran]

Hey, hey, you went viral for having.

[Rhea]

A fat ass idea.

[Kelly]

That's true, that's true, that's true. Let's not forget.

[Rhea]

But don't forget about those deep in pants.

[Fran]

You're the girl, big button, the second pants.

[Kelly]

Nobody forgets. But it is. But like, that's the kind of thing where it's like I. I now am suddenly, things I would have loved to share, I no longer want to share because I'm like, well, nobody wants to see this anyway. Nobody. You know, you start to listen when these things happen and it's like it ruins everything. It ruins everything. Like, it's. It's ruined this game for me. It ruined. It ruined reality TV at Barcelona for me. Like, fully as of right now. Like, hopefully I'll get over it.

[Fran]

I've tried to. I've tried to talk to you about this where I'm like, Kelly, like, and sort of like, what that girl said is like, you should be so proud of yourself. There are people that like, so many people that look up to you. Like, we have to remember that. There are so many girls that love listening to Taylor Watch. They love listening to chicks in the office. They support all of us. They love talking about pop culture like, they love talking about reality tv. Like, don't let that take away your love of doing. Like, you love reality TV. You love participating reality TV. Like, it. @ the end of the day, it all is easier said than done, obviously. Like, it's like, how can you, you know, when it's being shoved down your throat constantly? But there it's. It's hard to always say, think of the positives. But there are so many people that support you and love you. And I have seen it out in public too. Girls coming up to you.

[Rhea]

I also love Taylor Swift.

[Fran]

I love Taylor Watch. Like, for sure, they love what you and Gia do and, and continue to do that. Like, never, ever, ever stop what you're doing. Never stop being yourself. You got to this point by being yourself. Continue to do that. Like, all these people like it. It's. It's just. I don't want you to continue to beat yourself up, even though I know it's easier said than done. And we've had this conversation, you know, offline. But, yeah, you.

[Kelly]

It's hard.

[Fran]

It's really hard when you. Really hard when you get to that spot. But. But, like, just keep remembering you have built an amazing career for yourself. You've been in this industry for a long time. You've been running the game. You're the pop culture queen. You know, we look up to you because of your pop culture knowledge and of what you have done. So it's like, don't. You know, don't continue to beat yourself up and remember who you are. And you wouldn't be in this position if you weren't. That you wouldn't have this job if. If you were not successful. You know, like, you just have. Right.

[Kelly]

And I. And I think that that's, like, thank you for saying that. I. I think it's. That's part of it, too, is like. Like, I really felt like I. Like, I've earned it, you know, because it took so long, and then for. For it.

[Fran]

But you did earn it to be the thought, like, no, nobody could take that away from you.

[Kelly]

Yeah, I know. I know. And that's. That's, like, what I have to remember. And it's. It's just so. It's just really frustrating, and I don't. And now it's become, like, I'm obsessed with it. Like, I'm obsessed with the fact that this happens. I don't. I'm obsessed with not being able to stop it. I'm obsessed with trying to figure out, like, the mentality behind it.

[Rhea]

Like, it's.

[Kelly]

It's all consuming, and it's like, I have to stop thinking about it because it's. Obviously, it's. It's detrimental to me.

[Rhea]

You will never. You will never get the. And I don't.

[Kelly]

I know.

[Rhea]

I. Not to be, like, harsh about it, but you will never get the answers you're looking for.

[Kelly]

I know this because I know.

[Rhea]

Unless you. You know. And what's even worse. Worse is half the time, probably 75 of the time if. If you actually found one of these people and you would see them in real life, and you'd be like, you're a senior in high school. Like, are you good? Like, where's your mom? We thought it was funny. Like, what world?

[Fran]

You said, like, they should be grounded.

[Rhea]

Like, I'm like, I'm like, I will call your mom your ground.

[Fran]

I will call your mother.

[Rhea]

Like, I. I It's. It's crazy. And I think there is just a. As much as there is a gang mentality and so many other aspects of life, there's a gang mentality on the Internet where they're. They are trying to get interaction, they're trying to get likes, they're trying to do this, they're trying to say, oh, you see what everybody said on the YouTube, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. It's because they're just regurgitating the same shit because they think that they're these big macho guy. They're gonna show you what's up. What's up. Of course it's. It's really like you. You're not gonna get what. You're. What? You're not gonna get a logical answer because really there really just is. Is not one. So I think.

[Kelly]

And also too, it's like, I'm not. I also never wanted to be. Cause now, now I'm always paranoid that how I come across because people assume the worst. Like, I'm not. I'm not like, looking for sympathy. I'm not looking even for praise. I'm just looking for, like, acknowledge. Just let up a little bit, Kelly. Just let up on the hate. You know what I mean? Just ignore me. I'd rather be ignored.

[Rhea]

A majority of our chicks in the office listeners are gonna be like, we don't even know what Kelly's talking about. Because I really do think that's why I don't.

[Fran]

Sometimes I'm like, it's better to not even address it because it's like they don't even know because so many really, they're living on a beautiful butterfly side of the Internet. I wish we were talking about the, the Matt and Rachel breakup.

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

Well, we will. We will after our therapy session is over. Yeah. No, but I was saying, like, there everybody in my normal life, like my friends, like, they are. Most of them are not actively on X, Twitter, whatever the fuck you want to call it.

[Kelly]

Neither am I. My friends have no idea what I'm going through until I have to tell them. And then I'm embarrassed.

[Rhea]

No clue. So it's truly like. That's why I'm saying I don't think anybody thinks that because this has been going on behind the scenes for you for multiple years. Like, not just like years. So. So that to me, and they've all seen you continue to show up to work, continue to do your shows, continue to work. So it's like they're not. It's not even gonna compute to Them, they're like, because you have. You've been consistent. You show up, you work. You're still doing everything that you are like you like to do and should be doing. So it's a part of our brain that is tough. And I know people listening may not fully understand where we are at and what this does for people. And I sometimes do have to step out and talk to the people in my real life and be like, okay, they have no fucking clue what I'm even talking about. No, never.

[Kelly]

It's like, I am. My friend's like, oh, I just bought a house. Oh, here's my baby.

[Rhea]

Oh, my God.

[Kelly]

I showed you.

[Rhea]

I showed Kelly Rhea. I don't even think I told you, but I was, like, texting with. I was texting with my friend Jen, who's been loving the show, and she was like, rhea's been so great. And I was like, she has. It's just been so tough, like. Like what people have been saying. And she's like, oh, what have they been saying?

[Fran]

That's amazing.

[Rhea]

You know, like, she had no clue.

[Fran]

No, that's amazing.

[Kelly]

It's great.

[Rhea]

I was cracking up because text. And I know, like, she sent to me. She was. I said to her, you know, she goes, oh, gosh. I guess I didn't think about the Internet because who fucking writes on the Internet? Never once would think to do that. So it's like, okay, no, literally, there you go.

[Fran]

That's funny.

[Rhea]

Like, it takes you out of it for a second.

[Kelly]

But I mean, anyway, whatever, you know, you guys know that I. That I'll dwell on these things. I'll be fine. It'll all be fine. Like, it's. It's brief moments in time. We'll all be fine. We all deserve the best. And it's. It's wonderful, but I.

[Rhea]

It's just like one piece of confetti.

[Kelly]

Slowly dropped in front of the ceiling.

[Fran]

Oh, yeah.

[Kelly]

How funny.

[Rhea]

I know. I was like, whoa.

[Kelly]

Wow. That's insane.

[Rhea]

Sorry, Kelly. Go ahead.

[Kelly]

Oh, no, no, I saw it too. And I thought. I was like. I thought there was something in my eyeball, like, you know, but no, but I. I. Like you were saying before, you know, we've all been around. We've all been together. Like, you guys have always been there for me, too, in. In these moments where I'm like, you know, I. I. Feeling desolate, feeling. Feeling worthless, whatever. And then also too, like, the chicks in the office. Listeners have been nothing but nice to me since the minute you guys started this whole thing. And I. It's. That means the world to me.

[Rhea]

You're the best. They're the best. They're the best.

[Kelly]

We could call them stems. They put nice to me about it.

[Rhea]

Better than all the rest. No, I.

[Kelly]

No joke. And I know there's crossover with Taylor Watch. Like, we, you know, Chicks in the Office fans, it's that being us coming on this show helps us bring people over there. It's like, I'm just so happy that the girls here, and the guys, too, but the girls here specifically, we all make a point to lift each other up as much as we can, and people should. Like, that is something that if anybody takes anything out of anything, like, always lift your girls up. Like, you gotta. You have to do that no matter what's going on, because you don't know what's going on.

[Rhea]

Symbolic to end this conversation on Girl Power after how. Yeah, that whole thing went down. Absolutely.

[Fran]

I agree.

[Rhea]

Not so really sticky.

[Fran]

It's a man's game, though. It's a man's game.

[Kelly]

I'm gonna, like, rip my shirt open with girl power. You know what I mean? Like, no.

[Rhea]

I think all the girls should be so proud of what they did on this show. You guys all really crush it. That is so scary. And. And it.

[Fran]

It.

[Rhea]

It's tough when you go into a show with all those guys, and it really is, like. And. And I think it, like you said, ties back into where we are just so happy and proud and thankful for our little neighborhood.

[Fran]

I love it. I feel home.

[Kelly]

No, it's literally when I get. When I get to come on here, I'm like, oh, thank God. I don't have to worry for a second. Like, to come here and sit here.

[Fran]

Today and to feel like I'm not hiding a secret from our listeners anymore is the most freeing feeling in the world. I have felt like a liar. Like, I'm coming on this podcast every day, and I'm like, I can't talk about anything.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

And I feel. Whoo. I feel. I feel great. And I feel very, very excited, truthfully, to get back into Chicks in the Office. Like, our thing, like, put our all back into Chicks in the Office. Because I will say, like, I had been a bit distracted with surviving Barstool going on. I really was distracted. And I am very, very ready to just jump back into Chicks in the Office for what we have going on this year. I'm very ready to get married. Like, all, like, super exciting things happening this year, and I cannot fucking wait to get married. And, like, just soak it all in. I, I truly cannot wait. Like, no.

[Rhea]

What sound just came out.

[Fran]

No, I know, but I just, I'm just so.

[Kelly]

I like forgot for a second.

[Rhea]

No, I never forget.

[Fran]

I just so that's all I think about every day. I'm like, oh my God, I cannot wait to get married. And I can't wait to just, just continue doing our thing on this show with the girls who love and support the show. And we love them too. They're the fucking best. They're the most supportive group of girls. They're the nicest group of girls, the coolest group of girls and we love them and we're always so thankful for them. So thank you guys for listening to the show and supporting us. And now we're just going to get back into it because, God, am I dying to talk about some pop culture that has nothing to do with myself.

[Rhea]

I hope you guys even watch Surviving Barstool, right?

[Fran]

They're like, they're like, what is this show they're even talking about? If you didn't know, go watch it back. Did Surviving Barstool and I won. I won a reality show.

[Rhea]

And so you could either listen to the first hour of the show or you can listen to the last five seconds where Ria said she did a reality show and she won and move on.

[Kelly]

Yeah, exactly.

[Fran]

Long story short, we did a reality show at Barstool Sports and I won. And now if you don't give a at all, we will get into the first hour.

[Rhea]

Was the director's cut.

[Fran]

Yeah, right, right, right. You can just fast forward that if you don't, if you don't care.

[Rhea]

Amazing.

[Fran]

But no amazing.

[Rhea]

We'll do some topics.

[Fran]

I think we could just roll right into it because I want to talk about this. Okay.

[Rhea]

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[Fran]

What the fuck happened with Matt James and Rachel Kirkconnell? Because I wake up this morning, 6:30 in the morning, I look at my phone, I see a post from Matt James two minutes ago. I'm like, post from Matt James two minutes ago. It's 6:30 in the morning. And the post is of him and Rachel Kirkconnell. And it's them. Him. You know, the first time meeting on the Bachelor. And the caption is, father God, give Rachel and I strength to mend our broken hearts. Give us a piece about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding. Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us and remind us that our joy comes from you, Lord, with a broken heart. What?

[Kelly]

Because shocking, to say the least.

[Fran]

Shocked and confused because they had just been.

[Rhea]

As are we.

[Fran]

They just been posting all this stuff in London. Yeah. You know, like literally yesterday, obviously. Shoving, shoving food so much. Shoving food in his mouth so much. And that was just yesterday. And there was comments yesterday and then today, 6:30 in the morning, that happens. I don't know what time he was. But what is it, 3:30 if he's in LA? Like, what time is it? Like, I don't know.

[Rhea]

Yeah, I don't know.

[Fran]

It was very confusing from.

[Rhea]

From being around Matt and Rachel. They are. They are delayed posters. You know, like, they, they.

[Kelly]

Sure. So maybe the London. Maybe London happened.

[Rhea]

London was probably. It could have been a week, it could have been two. Like, they. There are times when I have run into Matt in different or honestly. But like, and. And I'm like, oh, my God, how are you even here? I thought like, from your Instagram, you were in like Japan. Like, they're just, you know, like, they're, they're. They. They delay. They take all their content.

[Kelly]

Mm.

[Rhea]

And they periodically kind of like post it out, even with stories and stuff.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Kelly]

Yeah. Smart to do that.

[Rhea]

It's a great way to even just like be in the moment of when you're. They're traveling to all these amazing places. And then, you know, Rachel will do like Instagram story dumps of like, when she's Traveling. But it is definitely on a delay. But it is bizarre because Matt posted this and then people are finding, like on the TikTok or whatever, you know, real whatever he posted yesterday of them together. Like, he was replying to comments. It was like 9 hours ago. Reply to comment. Like, all these things. It's like, I'm so confused. Like, is it just. In that case, are you just replying? Because it's like a piece of content that you put out. So you're trying to get, like, you're like, oh, you know, engagement. Let me just. Let me just unload the favorites folder of everything that I've got saved that needs to be posted before I put it out.

[Kelly]

Have we heard from her?

[Rhea]

No, she has not posted since. And this is what's tough to too. She has not posted anything on her Instagram. A full post. There's but not one full post since she posted for Matt's birthday on December 5th. Oh, that is quite a long while for her.

[Fran]

That.

[Kelly]

More frequently than that for her.

[Rhea]

That's like, sneaky.

[Kelly]

Has she long stories? I didn't notice.

[Fran]

Do you think there's been.

[Rhea]

There has been stories.

[Fran]

Okay. Do you think that they. Matt was like, okay, I got my last bit of London content out. Now it's time to make the thing. Like. Because that honestly would be crazy to me. Like, I gotta be honest. That would be insane to me if somebody took the time to be like, I need to get all my content out and then we can announce our breakup.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

There's also so many conspiracies of people being like, well, maybe they're engaged. I don't think that. I do not think that you would. Okay, if. Let me just say something.

[Rhea]

Not did not read, like, Like, I don't know. And if it's like a fake out.

[Fran]

No, no. That's bizarre. Let me just say, if Matt and Rachel angel, who I love.

[Rhea]

Yes.

[Fran]

Are doing a fake out right now, they're gonna lose me a bit. Like, they are going to be weird. I don't know. Like, if they were like, just kidding, we're engaged. Like, I'd be like, why did you do this?

[Kelly]

That'd be so strange.

[Fran]

Like, I would be like, why would you put like a prayer on this caption? And then just to be like, just kidding, that would be kind of.

[Kelly]

No, I don't think that's a joke at all.

[Fran]

I don't think. I don't think it's a joke joke either. I don't. The conspiracy people just don't want to believe that like their favorite couples break up. Obviously you follow their content, you love them as a couple, you love them creating content together. But we just, you know, it's another, it's another one. We had paid and Craig. Now we got Matt and Rachel and who's left?

[Rhea]

The ghost.

[Fran]

You're right.

[Kelly]

Wow. It's just, it's, it's Sam.

[Fran]

I don't know.

[Rhea]

Honestly, like Joe and Kelsey. Please, please. Okay, okay. True, true, true. They're married. So you know.

[Fran]

Yeah, yeah, we're good, we're good.

[Kelly]

Oh my God.

[Rhea]

But no, I was joking because it's like, oh, Caitlyn and Jason we had on a show. Craig and Paige we had on a show.

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

Matt and Rachel we had on a show. And they're some of our favorites. Love them all. I think like Rachel's one of the sweetest girls. Like, I think Rachel is such a gem. And Matt is also like Matt, Matt's a really great guy as well. I've said it multiple times. Like Matt has been so kind, like my family and supporting like my brother's business and these things that they're like, they're, they're good people. So I'm like, it just wouldn't like any weird fake out engagement like I gotcha would be like so out of character for them, I think.

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

I don't know what the fuck happened. I hope something bad didn't happen. That's like, because now because it's like him just posting himself too and like nothing from Rachel feels weird to me also. Oh, I don't know. I, I and oh my God, my.

[Fran]

Mom was pray for Laura because every.

[Rhea]

Time my mom would see Matt James, she look him right in the eyes and go, when are you proposing?

[Fran]

Yes, that did happen.

[Rhea]

So she, you know, and I'm sure there are other people out there that feel the same way she does. But yeah, no, and I, it sucks because I think they're both really awesome and I did think that like once you get past that two, three year and they went through a lot on the show and everything that happened afterwards and everything that they've been through and they still seemed like a strong unified front and they were traveling the world and eating through what they were eating through the world, eating through every city one bite at a time.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Kelly]

No, right. Multi, multiple bites. Some would say the whole bite. The whole bite.

[Rhea]

The whole thing.

[Noah]

There's no food left.

[Fran]

No left no crumb left behind.

[Kelly]

Nothing.

[Rhea]

I'm, I, and I just, I, I know, I hope they're okay because this Makes me sad. And Rachel hasn't really posted in a while. I think she had posted some stories from London as well.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

So I don't know if they were.

[Fran]

Just what happened in London?

[Rhea]

What the happened.

[Kelly]

Right. Maybe it was a. Maybe it was a.

[Rhea]

A dual effort.

[Kelly]

Like, all right, let's go here. We did all this stuff. We're going through a hard time. Let's give ourselves, like, a moment to heal. Like, Matt is wanting Craig, like, also go to London.

[Fran]

Like, no, no, no.

[Rhea]

I was like, what's going on?

[Fran]

London? Craig was coming. Craig told Matt that him and Paige were coming to London for New Year's. And we were like, oh, all right, we'll meet up. And then they announced that the day before, and me and Matt were like, oh, guess we're not going to see.

[Kelly]

Guess we're not meeting up.

[Rhea]

Yeah. Oh, well, see, who knows? You could have turned around the corner of the pub then breaking up. Totally.

[Fran]

To break up on every street. That's true.

[Rhea]

I don't know. I know. I'm actually really sad about that. I'm. I'm very sad about you.

[Fran]

Me, too. All jokes aside, it's sucks. I. I want to know. We're making light of it because we don't know what happened. And honestly, we're making light of it.

[Rhea]

Because it feels like I'm like, are we living in an alternate universe? Like, what happened? And, like, I'm so confused by the post that I'm like. Like, it's like, what?

[Fran]

And Rachel is so cool. Like, I just want to double down on that. Like, Rachel, she's amazing. Is so cool. Like, every time we're around Rachel, I'm like, she's so cool.

[Rhea]

And, you know when there's just the girls, they're just, like, effortlessly cool. And she's.

[Fran]

She's. She's one of them.

[Rhea]

She is one of them.

[Fran]

She is so effortlessly beautiful. So effortlessly cool. Cool.

[Kelly]

Right?

[Fran]

So I just want to know what happened there. And I do not think they're engaged. And I will say this. Yeah, man. Rachel, if you are pulling, like, a prank on people in where you're gonna be like, just kidding. Ending our relationship is boyfriend and girlfriend. We're actually engaged. I'm gonna call you guys lame, and I'm gonna say that I think that this is extremely bizarre way to announce your engagement. You probably could have just announced you were engaged without this whole thing. Now, I don't think that's the case. I truly do think they broke up. We probably could just text them. I don't want to invade in their personal life right now because I know a lot of people are texting, but that is a.

[Rhea]

And Matt's a bad texture as well. I know Rachel. I mean, Rachel's not as bad, but they're like, Matt has answered texts from me, like, months later.

[Kelly]

Oh, wow.

[Rhea]

Where he's been like, oh, sorry, missed that. And I'm like, oh, I sent that months ago. Right.

[Fran]

If you send that text now and he doesn't, you're going to be like.

[Rhea]

There was like, one time I sent.

[Kelly]

Him a text come from that. Like, they do people do that? Have I, like, missed this whole wave of people, like, fake breaking up and then.

[Fran]

Actually, I don't think it's a thing.

[Kelly]

That's what I'm saying.

[Rhea]

Like, who came the grass from the public?

[Kelly]

Because they just.

[Rhea]

Everyone really thought that they were headed to an engagement. So I think it's a trash.

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

Because they're confused by the post. There was literally a comment, and I'm gonna butcher, like, what it was, but whatever food content was the last thing he posted of him and Rachel. The comment was like, I don't care about this food. When's the wedding? Like, that was like, the comment, right? And he replied back and it was like, within the last 24 hours.

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

Commented back wedding food to the comment. To the comment.

[Kelly]

Interesting.

[Fran]

And I was like, no, I can't be sold on this engagement prank. I can't because I'm going crazy.

[Rhea]

I mean, everybody really is. It's. There's a spiral.

[Fran]

I'm going to think it's the most bizarre thing on the planet.

[Kelly]

No, I agree. And I'm gonna have to talk about it. Like, I think that I'm gonna have.

[Rhea]

To talk about it because I just.

[Fran]

Think you could just announce your engagement without having to pull, like, a pull prank. There's no way. There's no way. I know how serious also Matt, James and Rachel are about their faith. Like, I do not think that that gets posted with that prayer as a joke. Like, I do not think that's.

[Rhea]

I don't think so either.

[Fran]

I. I think that would be. Be, like, up. I don't like for them because I do not think they would do that. No. So honestly, I just hope I wish the best for them. Honestly, I really do. We love them both, and I do wish the best for them. And that could not be easy. They've been together for years. If they come to this decision, it's obviously for a reason. Just like with Paige and Craig, like, you're not. You can't stay in a relationship that you don't feel like you should be in 100%, you should end it. So whatever made that come to that decision, it is what it is, and I hope the best for them.

[Rhea]

I agree. I agree. There's one other thing I want to bring up, and I know the. I think we should break it down on Monday because I actually really want to read through more of the complaint. We've had a busy day today, so we haven't fully been able to, like, dive into this new lawsuit from Justin Baldoni, but he is now suing Blake Lively and ryan Reynolds for $400 million in damages, which, you know, feels like a lot. But, you know, I think that's just the name of the game that they're playing right now. I. There's text messages, receipts, screenshots that they have. And now in this one that I've only, like, seen certain pieces that I would actually like to. To go through and, and read. So we'll. I think we can take the weekend, we'll go through that and we can talk about on Monday. But I do want to mention that Molly May's documentary is premiering and there was.

[Kelly]

I knew that she was having one.

[Fran]

Yes.

[Rhea]

Oh, it's on Amazon.

[Kelly]

I love Molly Mae.

[Rhea]

And Tommy Fury did an interview this week where he said, I know everyone said, cheater, cheater, cheater, cheater, cheater, cheater. Molly and I actually broke up because I have an alcohol problem. Like, I was addicted to alcohol and was like, was in a bad place and drinking. And I really only saw that. That like, 15 second clip. So I don't know too much of what else is going on there, but that really just changes a lot.

[Fran]

It does for sure.

[Rhea]

Really changes a lot.

[Fran]

So.

[Rhea]

And that's a big thing for him to. For him to say publicly, too, because that's. That's tough. And if he really is going. Going through that right now as well, I mean, that is. That is really hard. It's really hard on you, your family, your small child that you. That you have now, and to have like, basically the entire world screaming in your face. You're a ch.

[Fran]

Right. And to be so open about it, but also be so quiet while you're being torn apart by the Internet and not address it and sort of just take the time to do what's right for yourself. Like, you know, he's probably been through a lot. So. Yeah, I'm interested to see what this documentary. More. More to come. But right on Monday, I do Kind.

[Rhea]

Of think that this could be. Not, not. This is like a bad thought, bad thought, bad thought. But, oh, I hope that it's not used in a way, way to excuse bad behavior, you know, so that.

[Kelly]

Honestly, that's the first thing.

[Rhea]

Oh, I have. I have an alcohol problem because of that. It led to me doing things that I regret.

[Fran]

Right, Right.

[Kelly]

Which I do think, which isn't fair.

[Rhea]

Like, and that does happen. And it's like, that is probably the.

[Kelly]

Could be part of it.

[Rhea]

That could be the root of the issue.

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

But if there was moments where like, you know, she sees. If it was like out in the club, club drunk, hooking up with other people, like, whatever, like that infidelity could be. What's the final straw for Molly, man? I mean, I'm still looking at. He's like, I, you know, I would not have made those decisions if I was not under the, you know, under the influence.

[Fran]

And I guess for them to figure out for sure.

[Kelly]

And also, I mean, all that was such a shock.

[Fran]

Like, I.

[Kelly]

He just, he seems lovely otherwise. And so when they broke up, I was completely shocked.

[Rhea]

That's why.

[Kelly]

I mean, they're this.

[Rhea]

That whatever love them. They literally, like, it was, it was. Yeah.

[Kelly]

So.

[Rhea]

Well, I'm sure more will come out.

[Fran]

About that, but I am super, super excited on Monday to deep dive back into the world of pop culture. We'll get. We'll be getting right back into it. We're going to look at everything over the weekend and get right back into it on Monday.

[Rhea]

Got a game of trivia now?

[Fran]

Yeah, we got a game of trivia. I once again just want to say thank you to everyone who supported me. Let's.

[Rhea]

Let's have some of this cake. It's been saying.

[Fran]

And the haters fuck em all. You know what I mean? It is what it is. Fuck em all. And yeah, thank you guys so much. And I couldn't be, once again, more, more grateful. I've said it a bunch now, but I couldn't be more grateful and thankful for the experience and the opportunity to even compete in surviving Barstool with that cast. It really meant a lot to even be asked. So thank you again.

[Rhea]

Amazing. Amazing. And not to. I haven't like blabbed, per se say, but there's been people in my, in my life that I trust 100% who've been like, how'd surviving Barcelona? Like, what? And I just would go like that. I'd be like, yeah, you know, like.

[Kelly]

Just like, you'll have to wait and see.

[Rhea]

Like Just like, you make a face. And they're like, okay.

[Fran]

And I'm like, no, it's so. It's so. It's been like. I saw girls say, I know Ria didn't make it far in this game because she's the worst secret keeper ever. And I'm like, this has been the hardest secret.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

Yeah. Like, it's.

[Rhea]

It's taken a toll.

[Fran]

I. I don't like keeping things in. I literally share everything with this podcast. So it's crazy. But thank you guys again. Super, super cool, super. Like, I can't express it enough. I've repeated myself a bunch. You guys get it at this point. But thank you again. All right, we are about to get into a great game of Beatrian Fran, but you guys know how much I love way and this segment is sponsored by way. This is way to a healthy scalp. When I am, you know, using a lot of product in my hair, like today, I have a lot of hairspray in my hair, some gel. I love to use the detox shampoo because that's what I feel like the buildup, it gets out of my hair. Healthy scalp there. And this is the way to a healthy scalp. Okay. Get to the root of your healthy hair goals with ways scalp care that will get your strands looking stronger, fuller and healthier. Got a lot of products right here. We have the anti dandruff shampoo as well. In the winter, can get dry leave in conditioner. This has been my go to to for years now. An absolute staple in my routine. I have never strayed away from the leave in conditioner from whey ever since I started using it. This is my go to. Their hair and body products are made to be effortless and work for you and your routine. The way to a healthy scalp starts here. Go to T-H-E-O-U-A-I.com and use code CHICKS for 15 off any product. Once again, that's T H E o u a I dot com and use code chicks for 15 off any product. That's T-E-O-Uai.com code chicks. All right, ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to another game of Beatria and Fran. This is game number 157 and we are joined by lovely couple Jenna and Taylor Delton. They just had their sweet baby Delaney just six weeks ago. She is in the room supporting them. So this one is for her.

[Rhea]

That's good juju, right?

[Fran]

There it is. We don't have a baby.

[Rhea]

No, we don't right each other's brains.

[Fran]

But we are ready to play if you guys are ready. We're ready.

[Rhea]

Awesome. So it's 15 questions. If you get the question right, you get the point. If you get it wrong, the other team can steal the point. Whoever is the most points at the end wins. To determine who goes first, Noah is going to give us a movie. We're going to guess the Rotten Tomatoes critic score of that movie. Whoever's the closest will get to go first. And we each get our own individual guests. We'll alternate between teams for guesses. So, Noah, what is today's movie?

[Noah]

Today's movie is 13 going on 30.

[Fran]

That's a good one.

[Rhea]

Okay, so one of you guys guessed first. You go first.

[Fran]

55.

[Rhea]

That's a good Gabriel.

[Fran]

Obviously. I think it should be really high.

[Rhea]

Yeah, yeah.

[Fran]

I'll go 76. Okay. I'm gonna go 72.

[Rhea]

I'm gonna say 66.

[Noah]

One off. 65.

[Rhea]

Nice.

[Fran]

Right there.

[Noah]

Pretty close, though.

[Rhea]

Yeah, yeah, it's. I didn't think it was under 50.

[Fran]

But also that would be upsetting. Yeah, yeah. Nice.

[Noah]

Okay. Question number one to re and Fran shout out Ashley and John from Pittsburgh. In Friends, Joey's character on Days of our lives, Dr. Drake Remore wakes from his coma after receiving a brain transplant from a soap actress. What is the real life name of the actress who Joey received the brain rain from?

[Fran]

Susan Sarandon?

[Rhea]

I think so, yeah.

[Fran]

Okay.

[Rhea]

Susan, Sara, that came to you fast, so go for it.

[Noah]

Violent Y. Correct. All right. Well, nothing. Re and frame question number two to Jenna and Delton shadow Michaela from Newton, Massachusetts. John Travolta and Miley Cyrus sang a duet called I thought I lost you for what? 2008 Disney movie.

[Kelly]

I don't know.

[Fran]

The dude. 2008 Disney movie. The. What's her movie? Oh, the Miley Cyrus one. Just that isn't that one. She had Miley Cyrus, the Hannah Montana. I don't know what? No, the one where she sings the climb. What's that one called? There's not that movie. Okay, sure, go with it.

[Noah]

Hannah Montana movies. Incorrect.

[Rhea]

It's. Isn't it Bolt.

[Fran]

That's the name of it. The dog one.

[Rhea]

Yeah, the dog one.

[Fran]

Yes. Yeah, I couldn't think of the dog's name.

[Rhea]

Yeah, I'm going with that. Bolt. Final answer Correct.

[Fran]

Nice.

[Noah]

That would be electric. John Travolta and Hannah Montana singing.

[Fran]

That would be good.

[Noah]

All right. Two. Nothing re inferring. Question number three. To them, shout out Adrian from la in the movie the fall goes guy. What song does Emily Blunt, find Ryan Gosling crying to in his car.

[Fran]

I've never seen this. This.

[Rhea]

I watched it once on a plane.

[Fran]

I don't know. I've never seen it.

[Rhea]

Yeah, it's just like a cl. Like it's.

[Noah]

15 second.

[Rhea]

I don't know.

[Fran]

All right.

[Rhea]

I got nothing. Pass.

[Fran]

All right.

[Noah]

Okay. The Jenna and tell some.

[Rhea]

I haven't watched it either.

[Fran]

I haven't seen what's a movie or what's a song people cry to. I came up with that movie. So you. How about that song in the Arms of an Angel?

[Noah]

All too well, Taylor.

[Rhea]

Yeah, yeah, I forgot that part. I watched it on a plane, like, half asleep.

[Noah]

Okay. Still two nothing. Re and Fran, this. Question number four to Jen and Delton. Shout out Kelly from Ambler, Pennsylvania, on Keeping up with the Kardashians who hosted Kylie and Kendall's graduation ceremony.

[Fran]

I watched it.

[Rhea]

This is us. Yeah.

[Fran]

I don't know either, Tiger.

[Kelly]

Sure.

[Noah]

Final answer incorrect.

[Fran]

He did do the sweet 16. He did Kylie. He did the sweet 16. I'm so close. My first thought was tiger two because of the sweet 16 seed episode. I don't know.

[Rhea]

What was the question again?

[Fran]

Question.

[Noah]

Who hosted Kylie and Kendall's graduation ceremony?

[Rhea]

I don't know. Is it like not. Is it not a family member?

[Fran]

It just feels. Yeah. No. Yeah.

[Noah]

Five seconds.

[Rhea]

I don't even have a guess.

[Noah]

Time is up. Ryan Seacrest.

[Fran]

Oh, makes sense. I would have never, ever, ever, ever guessed. Right.

[Rhea]

I forgot that about that completely.

[Noah]

Still two nothing. Re and Fran, question number five to them. Shout out Michaela again. From Newton, Massachusetts, in the Jersey shore, Sammy and Vinny have a rap battle. Finish the last line of Vinnie's rap that ended the battle. Yo, Sam, you should sit in your seat. See my girl Sam.

[Kelly]

This is all you.

[Fran]

I don't know. See my girl Sam. It's something about her toe, right? Because he, like. She like, gets. She like, gets so upset about the big toe.

[Rhea]

Oh, I don't.

[Noah]

15 seconds.

[Rhea]

What was it? What's the. Yo, what's the beginning of the song?

[Noah]

Yo, Sam, you should sit in your seat.

[Fran]

Isn't it Vinnie?

[Rhea]

That's what she said. Oh, yeah, it's Vinnie's.

[Fran]

Yeah. Oh, so he gets. She gets upset about Ronnie with the toe. I don't know about Benny.

[Rhea]

Something that rhymes with seat.

[Noah]

Time is up.

[Fran]

You got ugly feet.

[Noah]

Yeah, incorrect feet too.

[Fran]

It was like frog feet. Maybe. Maybe it's just the wrong words. I like. You've got frog feet. Yeah. Upfront.

[Noah]

Final answer incorrect. She's the sneakiest Bitch you'll ever meet.

[Fran]

Not even close. That's a classic. Dang, I forgot that one.

[Noah]

Okay, still two. Nothing. Re. Inferring. Question number six to Jen and Delton. Shout out. Matt from Marlboro. What was the last US Venue played on Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Tour?

[Fran]

I think it was in Florida. What's their like, stadium? Like the football stadium? Yeah.

[Rhea]

I have no idea.

[Fran]

I don't know. Pass.

[Noah]

Okay to Re in France?

[Fran]

I don't know.

[Rhea]

Don't know. Would it be in la? Would it be in full? Like, is it. Was it Sofi. Was it not Dodgers Hard Rock in Miami? Oh, I don't know.

[Fran]

I think Dodgers.

[Rhea]

Did he play the Dodgers?

[Fran]

Because he. That's his thing. He wears the Dodgers.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

Let's go to Dodgers Stadium. Yeah. Dodgers Stadium. Yeah.

[Noah]

Correct.

[Fran]

Nice.

[Rhea]

Is that when he brought Dua Lipa out? Is that somewhere else?

[Fran]

I don't know. You know, may have.

[Noah]

Okay, three, nothing. Re and Fran, question number seven. To them, shout out Ally from London and uk.

[Rhea]

Nice.

[Noah]

What iconic color did the Beckhams wear at their wedding?

[Rhea]

Did the who?

[Noah]

The Beckhams. What color did they wear at the their wedding?

[Fran]

Red.

[Rhea]

I can. It's red, right?

[Fran]

I don't know. That was just a guess. No black. No. Purple. Is it purple? Purple.

[Rhea]

I think it's purple.

[Fran]

Purple. Purple.

[Rhea]

I think it's purple, yeah.

[Fran]

Purple, yeah.

[Noah]

Correct.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

Yep. Okay, let's go. Ten.

[Noah]

For nothing. Re and Fran, question number eight to Jen and Delton. Shadow Kelly from Ambler, Pennsylvania. Again, name the actor who has played the love interest of the following actresses. Kate Bosworth, Katherine Heigl. Jennifer Lopez.

[Fran]

True. Was he in Katherine Heigl? Yeah.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

I'm gonna go.

[Kelly]

Owen Wilson.

[Noah]

Final answer incorrect.

[Fran]

Josh. Duo.

[Rhea]

Is it?

[Kelly]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

Win a date with Tad Hamilton.

[Fran]

Josh Duhamel, Katherine Heigl.

[Rhea]

And what was the last one?

[Fran]

1K.

[Noah]

Pop work. Jennifer Lopez.

[Rhea]

Jennifer Lopez.

[Fran]

They had that.

[Rhea]

Oh, they did that? Yeah. The island movie.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

Yep. Josh Jamel. Final answer correct.

[Noah]

Wow. 5 nothing.

[Rhea]

I actually love that. What was that movie called with him and Katherine Heigl? I watched it so many times with the family. Adopt the baby. What is that movie called? Why Am I Spong? They die. They leave.

[Noah]

Life as we know it.

[Rhea]

Life as we know it. Yep, yep, yep.

[Noah]

Okay. Five nothing. Re and Fran, question number nine to them. Sticking with Catherine. Shout out Christine from Huntington, Long Island. They say Ria will know the town.

[Rhea]

Yes, I know it too.

[Fran]

Shout out Huntington.

[Noah]

Which two Catherine spell their first name the same way? A Katherine Heigl. B, Katherine McCarthy. Fee. C, Catherine, Princess of Wales, aka Kate Middleton. D, Katherine Schwarzenegger. Pratt. Two of them spell their name the same way.

[Fran]

It's Kate Middleton and Katherine Schwarzenegger.

[Rhea]

Isn't Katherine Schwarzenegger a K? Kate Middleton is a C. Yeah.

[Fran]

So is Katherine Schwarzenegger. I think Catherine Schwarzenegger C. Yeah, I think so. Because the other two. Catherine Heigl.

[Rhea]

And they're definitely K's.

[Fran]

Yeah, it's Katherine Schwarzenegger and Kate Middleton.

[Rhea]

What was the Second one?

[Noah]

Katherine McPhee.

[Fran]

McPhee's a K, too. It's the last two.

[Rhea]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Fran]

Okay.

[Rhea]

C and D. Final answer incorrect.

[Fran]

I was so confident.

[Noah]

Jenna and Delton.

[Fran]

Who were they all again? Katherine Heigl.

[Noah]

A, Katherine Heigl. B, Katherine McPhee. C, Katherine, aka Kate Milton. D, Katherine Schwartz. And I did A. Pratt.

[Rhea]

I think it's.

[Fran]

You think it's a C? I thought A and B, but you can go A and C. I don't know.

[Rhea]

Go A and B if you think it's A and B.

[Fran]

You think A and C. I was gonna go A and B.

[Noah]

Final answer incorrect. A and D. Katherine Heigl and Katherine Schwarzenegger.

[Rhea]

How does Katherine McPhee spell her name?

[Noah]

She spells it K, A, T, H, A, R, I, N, E. The others.

[Rhea]

Are E, I, R. Sneaky Katherine.

[Fran]

That is sneaky.

[Noah]

Yeah. Okay, question number 10. It's still five. Nothing. Ran. Fran. And this is to Jen and Delton. I'm gonna play a movie clip and you tell me what movie it's from.

[Kelly]

Well, I think I'm going crazy, Dennis.

[Fran]

I really do.

[Kelly]

Are you happily married?

[Fran]

What? I mean, why did you get married?

[Kelly]

Was it all trumpets and fireworks and.

[Fran]

I got married because Betsy said we had to break up or get married, so we got married. You know him? I have no. I have no idea. I don't know either. I didn't recognize the voices either. I think we're gonna have to pass.

[Noah]

Okay. To re. And friend.

[Rhea]

Should we play it again? Just to play it again?

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Kelly]

Well, I think I'm going crazy, Dennis. I really do.

[Fran]

I. Are you happily married?

[Kelly]

What?

[Fran]

I mean, why did you get married?

[Kelly]

Was it all trumpets and fireworks and.

[Fran]

I got married because Betsy said we had to break up or get married, so we got married.

[Rhea]

Dad, the. Her voice is not.

[Fran]

Is it Julia Roberts? Is it?

[Rhea]

It sounds too.

[Noah]

I don't know, three seconds.

[Rhea]

I don't know what this means, but.

[Noah]

Time is up. Sleepless in Seattle.

[Rhea]

That's Meg Ryan.

[Fran]

Yeah, Meg Ryan. A little bit of that says something about Meg Ryan in Notting Hill. So that's fine.

[Noah]

She does.

[Fran]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Noah]

What did she say?

[Fran]

It's like when they're talking.

[Rhea]

No, when they're talking about the table. The guys are all talking about the table.

[Fran]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Noah]

Okay. Five nothing. Still ran Fran. And this question is to them shout out Taylor from Kennewick, Washington, in the movie 17 again. What was Uncle Ned's bed shaped like?

[Fran]

Is this US Spaceship?

[Rhea]

Is it like a rocket ship?

[Fran]

I think it's like a rocket ship, right?

[Rhea]

It's something like that. I mean, it's all. His whole house is like the nerdiest house of all time. This is shaped like a lightsaber.

[Noah]

15 seconds.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

Let's go, let's go. Rocket ship.

[Fran]

I think rocket ship.

[Noah]

Incorrect. Delta.

[Fran]

I don't know. Maybe a car. Race car. I've never seen it, so.

[Rhea]

Race car bed.

[Fran]

Don't remember what is. But I'm going to go. A car. Like a. A race car. Final answer.

[Noah]

Incorrect. A Star wars land speeder. It's like the Star Wars.

[Rhea]

I was on the right track.

[Noah]

You were close.

[Rhea]

I was on the right track. Track with the. With the. With the lightsaber.

[Fran]

Yeah.

[Rhea]

My brother had a race car bed growing up. It was really pretty. It was pretty cool. Yeah, it was red.

[Kelly]

That was the thing.

[Rhea]

Yeah, it was like a red Corvette was pretty sick.

[Fran]

It is sick.

[Noah]

Okay, still five nothing. Re and fan. I'm. I'm confident Jenna Delton will get a question.

[Rhea]

Yeah. Thank you, Noah.

[Noah]

Question number 12. To them, shout out Sarah from Louisville, Kentucky, in SpongeBob square piece pants, who is Squidward's much wealthier, successful and unibrowed counterpart? First and last name?

[Kelly]

I have no idea.

[Fran]

Can you say the question again?

[Noah]

In SpongeBob SquarePants, who is Squidward's much wealthier, successful in unibrowed counterpart? First and last name.

[Fran]

It's Plankton, right? No. No, I didn't watch SpongeBob.

[Noah]

You did. Yeah. I didn't say with me.

[Rhea]

I can picture him.

[Fran]

Got no guess. No guess at all. Pass.

[Rhea]

Squilliam Fancy Pants. Squilliam Fancy Pants. Yes.

[Noah]

Incorrect. It's Squilliam Fancy Son.

[Rhea]

Fancy Son. Squilliam fan. Why did I think fancy Pants?

[Fran]

I was like, yeah. Yep. I knew.

[Rhea]

I always called him Squilliam Fancy Pants.

[Fran]

I think Squilliam Fancy Pants is better than Fancy Son.

[Rhea]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Fran]

I think we should. Dang him.

[Rhea]

Yep.

[Noah]

Okay. Five nothing. Still ran for him. Question number 13 to them, shout out Kelly from Ambler, Pennsylvania, again. In camp Rock, why does Demi Lovato's character say the iconic line, wow, she's really good?

[Rhea]

It's.

[Fran]

Does Allison.

[Rhea]

Allison Stoner's piano character is doing the keyboard.

[Fran]

The keys. Playing the keys.

[Rhea]

Playing the keys. And she's really got a sick beat going on the.

[Fran]

On the keys. Alice and Stoner playing the keys.

[Rhea]

The keys.

[Fran]

Correct. Specifically, the keys.

[Noah]

Six, nothing.

[Rhea]

Delaney. Bless you.

[Fran]

So cute.

[Noah]

Okay, we got two questions left. Okay, One of them, we. Question number 14 to Jen and Delton, shout out Maddie from Ripon, California, in Harry Potter. What is the primary ingredient needed in Polyjuice Potion?

[Fran]

Is this an ingredient? Mice. Primary ingredient. Let's go. More mice. Final answer, Incorrect.

[Rhea]

A strand of hair from the person that they want to transform into. Final answer.

[Noah]

Correct.

[Fran]

Nice. I mean, if you wanted to become a mouse, I think that would be right.

[Rhea]

Yeah.

[Fran]

Yeah, that was a good guess.

[Rhea]

Correct. You would need a mouse hair if we. That's the problem. Hermione accidentally gets cat hair. She turns into that cat thing.

[Noah]

Okay. Seven, nothing. Rhea and Fran, final question to them. Shout out Mikayla from Newton, Massachusetts. Once again, she really dominated this game. Ariana Grande and John Legend share a duet for what? Disney Live action remake.

[Fran]

Beauty and the Beast.

[Rhea]

Final answer, correct.

[Fran]

Nice.

[Noah]

All right, that was the last part.

[Fran]

Shoot.

[Noah]

A little bit of a blowout.

[Fran]

Yeah, a little bit of a blow.

[Rhea]

I was maybe going to punt that one, but then I was like, oh, I know, I know this one.

[Noah]

The zero questions, right, Is for their daughter being zero.

[Fran]

Yeah. Oh, right, right. No, that's perfect.

[Rhea]

What a spin.

[Fran]

We're going to dedicate our game to Delaney. Thank you. Know what I mean? Congratulations, guys, again. Thank you so much for playing with us. You still get merch? We'll just ask for your address and sizes. Noah will email you guys and we'll get that sent to you guys. Thank you so much. So nice meeting you guys.

[Rhea]

And Dylan, if you want, if you have any preferences, you can let me know. It doesn't have to be chicks in the office stuff. It can be something.

[Fran]

We won't blame you. All right, thanks, guys. Thanks, bye.