Chicks in the Office Podcast Summary
Episode Title: Taylor Swift Buys Back Music + JoJo Siwa Confirms Chris Hughes Relationship
Release Date: June 2, 2025
Hosts: Ria Ciuffo, Noah Levin, Joey Camasta
Platform: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music (Ad-Free for Prime Members)
Weekend Recaps and Personal Anecdotes
Noah's Eye Mishap
- Timestamp: [03:58]
- Noah Levin: Shares a humorous yet painful incident where he got muscle juice in his eye while dining out.
"At dinner Saturday night, we were eating muscles and they were a little spicy, like a fra diablo sauce. Muscle juice right in my eye. Bang. I was like, help, help."
Ria's Beyoncé Concert Experience
- Timestamp: [04:40]
- Ria Ciuffo: Describes her exhilarating experience at Beyoncé's concert despite incessant rain. Highlights Beyoncé's infectious energy and captivating performances in adverse weather conditions.
"She seems so happy. Beyoncé... is incredible. She sounded incredible. Her vocals were incredible."
Upcoming Tour Announcements
- Timestamp: [03:09]
- Noah Levin: Announces upcoming tour dates in Pittsburgh, New York City, and New Jersey. Mentions special guests like Tyler and Cameron from "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and Dolores and Melissa Gorga.
"We have shows coming up this Thursday in Pittsburgh... and in New York City June 12th and then June 21st, back-to-back Jersey shows."
Pet Drama with Olive
- Timestamp: [14:43]
- Ria Ciuffo: Discusses challenges with their pet cat, Olive, including house training issues and introducing her to other cats.
"Olive needs a little bit more adjustment time... she's been peeing all over the place."
Family and Social Gatherings
- Timestamp: [16:26]
- Ria Ciuffo: Shares moments with family, including meals with her brother and sister, and visiting relatives.
"We had lovely family meals and some great dinners with my brother and sister."
The "34 30" Summer Challenge List
Introduction to the Challenge
- Timestamp: [27:15]
- Noah Levin: Introduces his "34 30" list, a set of 34 activities to be completed by age 30, with revisions based on listener feedback.
Notable List Items
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Wine Tasting in Napa
- Timestamp: [28:01]
- Joey Camasta: Expresses excitement about attending wine tastings in Napa.
"Wine tasting still number one. We'll see. In Napa."
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Donate Blood
- Timestamp: [28:30]
- Joey Camasta: Highlights the importance of donating blood and discusses the process.
"Have you done it before? No, just like when I get blood taken."
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Swim in Two Oceans
- Timestamp: [29:15]
- Joey Camasta: Plans to swim in different oceans, considering locations like Portugal and South America.
"Swim in two separate oceans in the same month."
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Attend Movie Opening Nights
- Timestamp: [28:35]
- Ria Ciuffo: Discusses attending the opening nights of big summer movies.
"Go to a opening night of a big summer movie."
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Ride a Mechanical Bull in Texas
- Timestamp: [39:25]
- Joey Camasta: Looks forward to the thrill of riding mechanical bulls.
"Ride a mechanical bull in Texas."
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Participate in a Ghost Tour
- Timestamp: [39:25]
- Joey Camasta: Interested in exploring haunted locations.
"Ghost Tour in Charleston."
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Create a Top 30 Songs and Films List
- Timestamp: [39:19]
- Joey Camasta: Plans to curate personal top 30 lists for songs and films.
"Make a top 30 songs of my life list and make a top 30 films of my life list."
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Bungee Jump with Joey
- Timestamp: [41:50]
- Joey Camasta: Aspires to conquer fear through a bungee jump.
"Big bungee jump with Joey."
Hosts' Enthusiasm and Plans
- Timestamp: [43:12]
- Noah Levin: Expresses excitement about tackling the list and encourages listeners to participate.
"A lot of those things will be done this summer. Cannot wait, honestly. It's gonna be a lot of fun."
Pop Culture Discussions
Taylor Swift Buys Back Her Music Catalog
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Timestamp: [47:37]
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Ria Ciuffo: Celebrates Taylor Swift's acquisition of her entire music catalog, emphasizing her ownership over her work.
"Taylor Swift officially bought back her entire music catalog. She's the owner of all of her songs, all of her albums."
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Noah Levin: Discusses the implications for the music industry and other artists seeking ownership.
"This whole thing has opened up endless conversations for other artists who want to own their music."
JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Relationship
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Timestamp: [56:10]
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Noah Levin: Mentions JoJo Siwa confirming her relationship with Chris Hughes through intimate photos.
"Julia in bed with JoJo Siwa on his chest. Very intimate."
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Ria Ciuffo: Critiques the oversharing on social media, suggesting it seeks attention.
"That's like screaming for attention. I think they're just sharing everything now."
Miley Cyrus's New Album: Something Beautiful
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Timestamp: [54:00]
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Noah Levin: Describes Miley Cyrus's new album as "rocker pop" with 80s synth influences.
"It's like rocker pop with synth, 80s synth."
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Ria Ciuffo: Highlights favorite tracks like "Easy Lover" and "Walk of Fame," and anticipates the visual album premiere.
"The interludes are really electronic, and they make a lot of sense in the visual album."
Sydney Sweeney's Single and Fake Bathwater
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Timestamp: [59:07]
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Ria Ciuffo: Notes Sydney Sweeney confirming her single status and her unconventional marketing move of selling fake bathwater.
"She's selling fake bathwater. I don't have the energy to be mad about it."
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Noah Levin: Remains indifferent, viewing it as a harmless marketing ploy.
"It's a marketing ploy. They think it's a bad marketing ploy. It just means nothing to me."
Ariana Grande in Meet the Parents
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Timestamp: [61:35]
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Ria Ciuffo: Excited about Ariana Grande's casting in the new Meet the Parents sequel, predicting her comedic prowess.
"Ariana will play the fiance, a really bitchy, funny character. She's a comedic actress."
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Noah Levin: Agrees, anticipating a great comedic duo alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
"I think she's gonna crush it. A great casting choice."
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen's Marriage
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Timestamp: [65:02]
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Ria Ciuffo: Congratulates Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen on their recent marriage, discussing paparazzi coverage and wedding photos.
"They looked so happy. Hailee's dress was perfect."
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Noah Levin: Shares thoughts on the wedding's intimate nature and hopes for official photo releases.
"I love the dress. It was absolutely gorgeous."
Weekly Watch Report
Better Sister with Jessica Biel
- Timestamp: [72:00]
- Noah Levin: Reviews Jessica Biel's new show Better Sister, giving it a "B" for its engaging murder intrigue.
"I will give it a B. It's interesting, no spoilers."
Karen Documentary
- Timestamp: [73:00]
- Ria Ciuffo & Noah Levin: Discuss the Karen documentary, leaning towards the belief that Karen was framed. Express disappointment in the portrayal and reactions.
"Karen was framed. Disgusting behavior from some of these guys."
Sirens
- Timestamp: [78:01]
- Joey Camasta: Shares a "C+" rating for Sirens, critiquing character development and plot consistency.
"There wasn't really anyone for me to root for. It felt weird."
Grey's Anatomy Season Finale
- Timestamp: [80:35]
- Ria Ciuffo: Rates the Grey's Anatomy finale a "C-", citing over-the-top events like explosions and uncertain character fates.
"What's with the explosion? It left me feeling disappointed."
Friends Rewatch
- Timestamp: [86:51]
- Noah Levin: Begins rewatching Friends for better engagement with trivia, giving it an "A+" for its humor and timeless appeal.
"Friends is always an A+. It's a laugh a minute."
Other Shows
- Ria Ciuffo: Briefly mentions watching Sirens and Grey's Anatomy.
- Joey Camasta: Talks about watching second season episodes of The Rehearsal and details his experience with Sirens.
Advertisements and Sponsorships
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Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Upcoming Events and Listener Engagement
- Timestamp: [43:12]
- Noah Levin: Encourages listeners to participate in the "34 30" challenge and attend upcoming shows.
"A lot of those things will be done this summer. Cannot wait, honestly. It's gonna be a lot of fun."
Hosts' Excitement and Future Plans
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Joey Camasta: Expresses enthusiasm for future activities like bungee jumping with Noah and ghost tours.
"I'm really excited to ride a mechanical bull and go on ghost tours."
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Ria Ciuffo: Highlights the importance of staying organized and planning within their challenge list.
"Get a calendar, circle some weekends, plan it out."
Personal Reflections
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Noah Levin: Reflects on personal growth and shared experiences, emphasizing the supportive dynamic among hosts.
"We have to force it. We'll make it happen."
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Ria Ciuffo: Shares heartfelt moments about handling pet challenges and family dynamics, reinforcing the podcast's blend of personal and pop culture discussions.
"Olive was scared, but we are working on it."
Overall Summary:
In this episode of Chicks in the Office, hosts Ria Ciuffo, Noah Levin, and Joey Camasta blend personal stories with vibrant discussions on current pop culture events. From Taylor Swift reclaiming her music catalog to JoJo Siwa's new relationship status, the hosts provide insightful commentary enriched with personal anecdotes and relatable humor. The introduction of the "34 30" summer challenge list adds an engaging interactive element, encouraging listener participation. Additionally, the Weekly Watch Report offers a critical look at recent TV shows and movies, reflecting the hosts' diverse interests and candid opinions. Throughout the episode, the hosts maintain a friendly and conversational tone, making the content both informative and entertaining for listeners.