Chicks in the Office: The VS Fashion Show Delivered + BIP's Andrew Spencer & Alexe Godin Interview

Hosts: Ria & Fran (Barstool Sports)
Date: October 17, 2025
Guests: Andrew Spencer & Alexe Godin (Bachelor in Paradise)

Episode Overview

This episode of Chicks in the Office brings listeners the latest in pop culture with a heavy focus on the newly returned Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and an in-depth, candid interview with Bachelor in Paradise’s Andrew Spencer and Alexe Godin. Ria and Fran deliver their signature banter, breaking down reality TV bombshells, sharing TV and movie takes, and hosting a spirited round of pop culture trivia. Notable moments include reflections on inclusivity at the VS show, unfiltered discussion about Bachelor Nation’s evolving cast dynamics, and playful deep dives into recent romcoms and TV phenomena.

Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. Weekend Chit-Chat and Pop Culture Catch-Up

(02:21–07:18)

• Hosts reflect on personal downtime:
  • Ria looks forward to her first plan-free weekend in a while ("I'm actually in my home, gonna change over my closet… get all the sweaters out of storage." [03:11]).
  • Fran and Ria joke about third-wheeling dinners, TV marathons, and prepping for their upcoming tour.
• TV talk highlights:
  • Fran is finally catching up on "Black Rabbit."
  • Ria recommends they discuss its ending next week due to its binge-worthiness ("That was one of the first shows in a while that I really didn't want to exit out of." [04:29]).
  • Quick reference to “Love is Blind” and its “shock of the century” breakup: ("Nick was like, I'm not going to the altar." [05:00]).

2. Tour Announcements & Meet and Greet

(07:18–08:24)

• DC show is the kickoff for their tour, with a pre-show Truly meet & greet at Franklin Hall (Oct 22, 6pm).
• Kalen Bristow announced as first guest for DC.
• Tickets are still available.

3. Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: Honest Review

Timestamps: 11:53–26:29

Show’s Comeback and Critique

• Marketing was lacking ([12:00]–[14:22]):
  • Ria: “Incredible, incredible… poor advertising. I really feel like people did not know that this was happening…” [12:09]
  • Both struggled to even find the show on Prime.
• Styling & Show Vibes:
  • Fran: "Thank God they went back to, you know, some bouncy hair. The slick backs last year were not working." [14:42]
  • Bouncy blowouts returned, but not entirely; “a sleek blowout” dominated [15:10].
• Theme, Performances, and Influencers:
  • Themed sections like gold and red were praised.
  • Madison Beer "is the closest thing to AI." [16:01]
  • Influencers' presence discussed ("Back in the day it was the super, super supermodels… now… more inclusive and more accessible." [17:02])
  • Ria acknowledges models' frustration at influencers taking runway spots, but says "influencers are working hard too… they're not gonna say no." [17:20]

Notable Show Moments and Personalities

• Angel Reese, Suni Lee, Gabby (Josh Richards’ girlfriend):
  • Ria: “Gabby was so good… I watched that clip… when Josh saw her, it was a cute clip…” [20:00]
  • Controversy: Josh Richards was not given a ticket, sparking incredulity.
• Supportive Husbands:
  • Dylan Sprouse handing out endometriosis pins; Patrick Schwarzenegger cheered for his wife.
• Big Performers:
  • Carol G and Missy Elliott “Get Your Freak On” closing the show discussed with admiration.
  • Rolling Stone's ranking of “Get Your Freak On” as #1 21st-century song: "Not my personal best, but I think that's hilarious" [24:41].
• Sierra Miller’s Look:
  • The hosts gush over Sierra Miller: "She needs wings. Put her on that Runway." [25:15]

4. Bachelor in Paradise: Andrew & Alexe Interview

Timestamps: 28:41–67:09

Introduction & First Impressions

• The couple's first official podcast appearance (despite tour stops and live shows).
• Andrew: “I feel like you're the most shown [on my feed].” [28:54]

Paradise Experience & Dynamics

• Why they returned (or decided to join):
  • Andrew: "It was perfect timing…I was not talking to anyone, like, romantically." [30:43]
  • Alexe: “Bachelor was very serious… Paradise just fit my personality.” [31:17]
• Their relationship dynamic:
  • Alexe: “I want to be dating my best friend, that I also want to fuck.” [32:42]
  • Andrew: "Her honesty is a little bit too honest… she’ll just, like, blurt out anything and everything." [33:11]
• Fun with the extended BIP friend group and behind-the-scenes skits ("We just took things extremely slow… wanted to see each other all the time." [32:29]).
• Logistics of filming: timing, required secrecy ("…you're not allowed to do really anything because you would be spoiling the season." [36:11])

Paradise Format Changes

• New location setup with "Goldens":
  • Air conditioning, shared rooms, and activities increased connection; opportunity to get to know each other naturally [43:13].
  • "Sleeping next to someone is a massive feeling…especially if you're gonna propose" [44:46]
• Golden Bachelor Contestants:
  • The "Goldens" (older contestants) brought warmth, humor, and parental wisdom to the cast.
  • Andrew: "It was just like this, like, parental, like, warmth." [56:53]
• Money Element:
  • Money as a prize introduced a competitive twist but also exposed "raw feelings." [43:14]
  • Andrew notes the show felt more “unproduced” and organic.

On Spoilers & Reality TV Drama

• The hosts share a self-deprecating tale about falling for a fake spoil on Zach’s season, receiving ridicule from Reality Steve, and learning to distrust unverified spoilers [39:14].

BIP Friendships, Breaking the Show Bubble

• Cast remains close, especially those from Andrew's original season ("…they became my brothers. They've been to like funerals of my families…” [50:45]).
• Not all is transactional, but Bachelor Nation is clicky—real friendships are rare and valuable.

Living Logistics Post-Show

• Andrew and Alexe currently live apart but are planning their next steps: Alexe’s considering moving to Chicago, with hopes of a “year in New York” together. [96:04]

5. TV & Movie Takes

Timestamps: 68:25–94:45

Quick Takes & Debates

• ‘The Wrong Parrot’ Romcom
  • Fran: “I know it’s bad, but it was good.”
  • Both agree it’s entertaining for Bachelor fans thanks to tropes and fake reality TV.
• Materialists (Movie Review):
  • Ria: "There was no chemistry for either of them," especially between Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal's characters [80:21].
  • Andrew felt the film mirrored real-life dating dilemmas, although the prosthetic-height surgery subplot seemed unnecessary.
  • The discussion segues to the real-life popularity of limb-lengthening (“height”) surgery, which the group finds both fascinating and absurd (“Imagine… you had a growth spurt at 35!” [85:57]).

Bachelor in Paradise: Team Jeremiah vs. Team Conrad

• Lively debate over "The Summer I Turned Pretty":
  • Andrew is fiercely Team Jeremiah: “I just hate Jeremiah the least.” [70:42]
  • The hosts are Team Conrad, knowing that “Belly wanted Conrad.”
  • Analysis of characters’ communication styles, the siblings’ trauma, and why the love triangle is so divisive. ("Conrad is the most icky human I've ever met in my life. He's the most toxic man…" [71:15])
• The group laughs over romcom tropes, actor chemistry, and pop-culture plot holes.

Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Franchise Movies

• Fran prefers love-story-driven fantasy (Twilight) versus high fantasy (Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings).
• Praise for Game of Thrones; disappointment with House of the Dragon’s plot.
• All wish for more villain-origin story movies ("Why not give us, like, the Voldemort story or him killing Harry’s parents?" [92:12]).

6. Pop Culture Trivia Game

Timestamps: 100:05–124:43

• Theme: Movie and TV knowledge, reality TV, music, and pop culture.
• Notable Question Topics:
  • Zac Efron's character in "The Greatest Showman" (Philip).
  • SNL’s 50th season finale host (Scarlett Johansson).
  • Taylor Swift songs in "The Summer I Turned Pretty" (Cruel Summer).
  • Details from romcoms ("How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"), Disney Channel Original Movies ("Lemonade Mouth"), Friends (Monica’s turkey head), and more.
• Memorable quote:
  • Ria, after a close round: “We're flying through these.” [115:31]
• Winners get show merch, regardless of outcome.

Notable Quotes & Fun Moments

• On the VS Fashion Show:

  • “Thank God they went back to, you know, some bouncy hair. The slick backs last year were not working.” – Fran [14:42]
  • “If you were to put [a model] into AI, it would probably spit out Madison Beer.” – Ria [16:07]
  • “They couldn’t give Josh Richards a ticket to see his girlfriend walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show?” – Ria [20:38]
  • “Sierra Miller... She needs wings. Put her on that Runway.” – Fran [25:15]

• On Bachelor Nation:

  • “I think we were just cracking up the whole entire time that it was just like, we can't even hear any discussions that you guys are having. Literally laughing.” – Andrew [32:07]
  • “Her honesty is a little bit too honest… she'll just, like, blurt out anything and everything.” – Andrew on Alexe [33:11]
  • “It was a massive feeling that you gain...especially if you’re gonna propose to someone.” – Andrew, on sleeping next to someone [44:46]

• On Pop Culture:

  • “It's always that… A man that has the wealth and everything… and a guy that knows [will] love her to the end…” – Andrew, on romcom archetypes [80:02]
  • “I just hate Jeremiah the least.” – Andrew, on the Summer I Turned Pretty love triangle [70:42]
  • “Would you love me if I was short?” – Ria, mocking the overdramatized height-surgery plotline [83:06]

Important Segment Timestamps

| Topic | Timestamp | |-------|-----------| | Weekend/catch-up | 02:21–07:18 | | Tour & Meet & Greet Info | 07:18–08:24 | | VS Fashion Show Breakdown | 11:53–26:29 | | Andrew & Alexe BIP Interview | 28:41–67:09 | | Movie/TV Takes & Trends | 68:25–94:45 | | Pop Culture Trivia Game | 100:05–124:43 |

Takeaways: Why Listen to This Episode?

• Fresh and unfiltered hot takes from trusted reality TV and pop culture voices.
• Inside perspectives from Bachelor in Paradise couple Andrew and Alexe: get to know their dynamic, the truth about friendships in Bachelor Nation, and their lives post-show.
• Laugh-out-loud moments and honest reviews—whether you watched the VS Fashion Show or not, Ria and Fran’s breakdown gives you all the viral highlights, controversies, and the lowdown on fashion’s evolving inclusivity.
• Fun, highly relatable trivia section that tests and celebrates millennial/gen Z pop culture memory.

For those who want the pop culture scoop, fandom insights, and reality romance behind-the-scenes, this episode is a must-catch.

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