Chicks in the Office: The Traitors Face-Off, Amanda Seyfried’s Wild Set Story & More

Episode Date: January 19, 2026
Hosts: Ria & Fran (Barstool Sports)
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A pop culture catch-up with a heavy focus on reality TV (mainly "The Traitors"), recent NFL drama, Amanda Seyfried’s viral Channing Tatum story, ASAP Rocky’s new album, and assorted recommendations in the Weekly Watch Report. This episode combines emotional sports reactions, hilarious commentary on celebrity antics, and plenty of TV talk, all delivered in the Chicks’ signature candid style.

NFL Playoff Drama: The Bills' Crushing Loss

[01:27 – 17:49]

• Bills Lose, Coach Fired: Ria and Fran open with personal reactions to the Buffalo Bills’ playoff loss and head coach Sean McDermott’s firing after nine seasons. Ria sympathizes, “Our poor Bills. I know. Our poor Bills.” [01:28]
• Bet Gone Bad: Ria’s husband narrowly misses out on a $30k win tied to the Bills, compounding the heartbreak:

  “Now am I upset because we missed out on that large chunk of money? Yes, but I’m even more upset for our guy, Josh Allen.” - Ria [03:56]

• Team Loyalty and Tears: Emotional aftermath for Josh Allen and the “mom” fanbase (“He really wins over the moms. Fudgeing love him.” - Fran [05:43]).
• Stadium Connection: Ria shares her brother-in-law is working on the Bills’ new stadium.
• Game Analysis: Discussion of injuries, playoff losses, and the team’s frustrating cycle (“Every year they lose. But hey, new coach, you never know what could happen.” - Fran & Ria [06:46-06:50]).
• Other NFL Takes:
  • Bears’ crazy last play (“I flew off the couch.” - Fran [08:01])
  • Rams/Seahawks match-up, Matt Stafford love, and quarterback talk (Bo Nix and his “most quarterback name ever” [12:05]).
  • Broncos drama, Nick Foles’ supportive tweet, and the power of Denver’s altitude.
• Intensity of Fandom:

  “The way I was acting during this game... was unladylike at best.” - Ria [15:14]
  “I have no nails today for my own health.” - Ria [15:36]

Weekend Recap: Snow, Shopping, and Chill

[18:03 – 24:00]

• Snowy Weekend: All hosts recount cozy weekends, with Fran’s snowy misadventure at Woodbury Commons (“I was in sneakers. I'm slipping all over the place.” - Fran [19:05]).
• Unexpected TikTok Cameo: Fran appears in a stranger’s TikTok from the outlet mall (“Oh shit, there I am.” - Fran [20:41]).
• Cozy Eats:
  • Ria’s New York City tuna melt rave (“That tuna melt did wonders. Couldn’t stop thinking about it all weekend.” - Ria [22:19])
• TV Binges Teased: Weekend set up for heavy TV binging, laying groundwork for their Weekly Watch Report.

Pop Culture News Roundup

1. ASAP Rocky’s New Album & SNL Performance

[26:17 – 37:15]

• Album Reaction: Split opinions on ‘Don’t Be Dumb’. Ria is underwhelmed:

  “Maybe less than a handful of songs that I semi liked.” - Ria [27:50]

• Style Shifts: Noted “punk rap” experimentation; Fran not a fan of “video game, waiting room” instrumentals, but supports artistic risks.
• Rihanna & Drake Name-Dropping: Debates Rocky’s Drake diss track and references to Rihanna. (“If he’s throwing out ‘I stole your bitch,’ I don’t think Rihanna is offended by that.” - Ria [28:28])
• Fandom Jealousy: Ria sparsely jokes about meeting ASAP Rocky and her wariness of meeting idols and being let down.
• Album Context: Reflecting on Rocky’s evolution, with Testing (2018) as last album, preference for his older work (“He really thrived in the 2011–2015 era” - Ria [34:23]).
• Drake-Rihanna dynamic: Lighthearted speculation about lingering Drake-Rihanna feelings.

2. Amanda Seyfried & Channing Tatum’s On-Set Antics

[40:26 – 47:58]

• Viral Story: Amanda shared Channing Tatum peed on her leg as a set prank during ‘Dear John’ filming, sparking disbelief.

  “Sometimes I read news and it almost opened up a new segment in my brain where it was like, we didn’t need to know this.” - Ria [40:53]

• Pretty Privilege Debate: The hosts roast the gender/attractiveness double standard (“Why does Channing Tatum get to pee on people?” - Noah [42:13]; “Please don’t pee on me.” - Fran [43:29])
• Boundaries & Pranking: A consensus: any prank involving body fluids is “crossing the line.”

3. Ben Affleck, Lisa Barlow & The Rip

[48:28 – 56:14]

• Lisa Barlow’s Delusions: Laughter over Lisa Barlow’s (RHOSLC) claim of partying with Ben Affleck at Sundance, immediately debunked by Affleck. (“She lives in La La Land and I have to respect that.” - Ria [49:25])
• Affleck & Damon’s Friendship: Reflecting on their enduring bond and award show moments (“It’s really nice that Matt Damon is like a true friend to Ben Affleck.” - Ria [52:13])
• The Rip Review: Mixed “just fine” verdict for the new Netflix movie, with Noah giving it a “B” and noting the behind-the-scenes profit-sharing scheme as unique.
• Ben Affleck as a director vs. actor: Fond nostalgia for their iconic works like The Departed and The Town, with rewatchability debates.

Reality TV Deep Dive: “The Traitors” Episodes 4 & 5

[58:59 – 80:50]

• Format Changes: “Did we know that they were going to be giving us two episodes a week?” - Fran [58:59] (Now back to one episode a week.)
• Challenge Highlights: Funnier, more involved challenges; Alan Cumming’s commentary appreciated.
• Major Showdown:
  • Michael Rapaport vs. Colton Underwood:

    “I don’t like either of them. But Michael Rapaport couldn’t say what he said.” - Ria [61:52] “It was an inappropriate thing to say. It changed the whole round.” - Fran [62:04]

  • The table turns on Rapaport after a particularly problematic comment; he’s banished.
• Colton Underwood’s Gameplay:
  • Seen as erratic, making wild accusations lacking foundation.
  • Alienates fellow contestants with unfocused “shotgun” gameplay.
• Faithfuls vs. Traitors:
  • Hosts firmly Team Traitors (“My love for the Traitors grows every week.” - Fran [79:54])
  • Rob and Maura praised for subtle, effective play; Candace’s stealth catching everyone off guard.
  • Rinna at risk but not caught yet, while audience craves more Mark Ballas & Stephen Colletti.
• Fan Response:
  • Social media complicates Colton’s perception, with reminders of his controversial past.
  • Audience is rooting for the Traitors over the Faithfuls, mainly due to likability and gameplay.
• Memorable Quote:

  “Colton thinks he’s this genius when he’s so off... you’re so wrong about everything but he thinks he’s this mastermind.” - Noah [104:27]

Weekly Watch Report: Best & Worst TV of the Week

Grading Cheat Sheet & Highlights

[82:32 – 107:01]

Ria

• The Traitors: A
• Scandal (Season 1): A- ("So good... wish I could watch it for the first time again." - Fran [83:03])
• Love Island Australia: B
  • Special shout out to a contestant’s “unbelievable” boobs
• Southern Charm: C+ (“Girls being interested in the guys creates a different type of show.” - Fran [87:32])
• Tell Me Lies: A- (Locked in, doesn’t want the final season yet)

Fran

• Southern Charm: C+
• Salt Lake City Part 1 (Reunion): B (Lots of yelling, nothing major yet)
• Chicago Med/Fire: B-
• Love Island All Stars: C (So far underwhelming male cast; girls are “all stars”)
• His & Hers (Netflix): B- (Locked in, wild twist ending, “I can’t tell if this was really good or really bad.” - Fran [98:10])
• The Pit (medical drama): A- (“Very good show, very well done.” - Fran [101:55])
• Tell Me Lies: A-

Noah

• Tell Me Lies: B+ (“He’s so hateable, almost getting to a crazy point for me” - Noah [102:40])
• Traders: A- (Wants Colton out next, Rapaport’s obnoxious but sometimes right)
• The Pit: A
• The Rip: B (“Not the best thing I’ve seen, but a fun movie.” - Noah [105:19])
• Industry (Season 4): B-/B (Complicated plotlines, “good to see Kit Harington and big names”)

Notable Moment:

• Fran and Ria celebrate “the highlight of the week” being "The Traitors," lamenting the return to only one episode per week and sharing genuine anticipation for the rest of the season.

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Bills Fandom

• “I will not leave the Bills. Now. I’m actually an even stronger fan than I’ve ever been.” - Ria [05:00]

On ASAP Rocky’s New Direction

• “Video game, waiting room music.” - Ria [27:00]
• “He looked like he was nice in those videos. I go back and forth on if I want to meet him because I’m afraid he wouldn’t be so nice to me. And then I’d be, like, [Tyler The Creator]. That was the fear.” - Ria [31:28]

On Set Pranks

• “Please don’t pee on me.” - Fran [43:29]
• “Any excretions is a no go in pranking.” - Ria [45:15]

On Lisa Barlow

• “She just lives in La La Land, and I have to respect that.” - Ria [49:25]

On The Traitors’ Drama

• “Michael Rapaport was loud and wrong all the time... He will not be missed.” - Ria [66:22]
• “I’m so happy for him. Traders was really the right move... He’s just beloved by all right now.” - Fran on Rob [67:52]
• “I am so team Traitors. It’s insane.” - Ria [79:54]

Useful Timestamps

• NFL/Bills Discussion: [01:27 – 17:49]
• Weekend Recaps: [18:03 – 24:00]
• ASAP Rocky Album & SNL: [26:17 – 37:15]
• Amanda Seyfried & Channing Tatum: [40:26 – 47:58]
• Ben Affleck, Lisa Barlow & The Rip: [48:28 – 56:14]
• The Traitors (Episodes 4 & 5 Deep Dive): [58:59 – 80:50]
• Weekly Watch Report (TV Grades & Recommendations): [82:32 – End]

Episode Tone & Flair

Warm, conversational, and loaded with personal anecdotes, jokes, and honest pop culture hot takes. The Chicks balance TV recaps, sports angst, and viral news stories with their trademark blend of fandom, humor, and real-life reactions.

For Those Who Haven’t Listened:
This episode brings the perfect blend of light-hearted fun, pop culture dishing, emotional fandom, and reality TV recaps. Come for the sports heartbreak and Channing Tatum’s prank overlays, stay for the “Traitors” strategizing and candid TV recommendations.

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