Chicks in the Office – Episode Summary

Whitney Leavitt Lands Broadway Role, Taylor Swift's Rumored Bachelorette Plans + Mormon Wives Fruity Pebble Drama
Date: December 1, 2025
Hosts: Rhea and Fran (Barstool Sports)

Episode Overview

This episode dives into a packed week of pop culture happenings, featuring major updates from "Dancing with the Stars" (DWTS), Whitney Leavitt’s Broadway debut, a bizarre new detail in Mormon Wife drama, new music from Nick Jonas, and wild rumors surrounding Taylor Swift’s wedding plans. Rhea and Fran recap their Thanksgiving breaks, share fast-food nostalgia, review what they’ve watched lately, and keep the banter hilarious and real.
Tone: Chatty, witty, gossipy, and totally unfiltered.

1. Thanksgiving Catch-up & Life Updates

• Timestamps: 03:00–13:30

Key Points:

• Rhea and Fran share Thanksgiving highlights—rest, time with family, and feasting on leftovers.
• Rhea talks about her "apps board" and how proud she was of her charcuterie skills (05:47).
• The trio discusses the post-holiday Instagram algorithm woes and the frustration of out-of-order posts (09:09).
• Cute stories about Rhea’s nephews, Fran's friend's baby shower, and musings about whether they'll ever become YouTube’s next “Ms. Rachel” for kids.
  • Notable Quote:
    "Now Luca, he just fully knows who we are and gets so freaking excited. It just is the best feeling in the world." – Rhea (11:50)

Fun Moments:

• Debating whether they change their voices for talking to babies vs. dogs.
• The perennial topic: “Should Rhea start a business making charcuterie boards?” (05:47).

2. Food & Fast-Food Deep Dive

• Timestamps: 13:30–40:20

Key Points:

• Rhea has officially become a daily coffee drinker; she’s now an espresso loyalist (20:36).
• Discussion about caffeine addiction, childhood junk food habits, and feeling nostalgic for fast food favorites.
• Extended ranking of top fast food menu items:
  • Fran: Chicken Selects (McDonald’s), Chick-fil-A Sandwich, Burger King Chicken Fries.
  • Rhea: Taco Bell Nacho Bell Grande, OG Burger King Chicken Sandwich, McDonald’s Hash Brown.
• Defense of Burger King’s chicken sandwich as an “underrated gem.”
  • Notable Quote:
    "The Burger King long chicken sandwich with the lettuce and the mayo is the best chicken sandwich in the fast food market. Mark it down." – Rhea (27:27)
• Playset nostalgia – Burger King’s indoor jungle gym was a factor as a kid (32:06).
• Noah’s Subway order: literally all the toppings, no cheese (“sometimes you learn something new that could really rock your world” – Fran, 37:41).

Fun Moments:

• “I have been a caffeine addict since a young age because my parents hyped me up on soda and junk food, and now I gotta fight these demons every day.” – Rhea (24:59)
• The laughs and regrets as Rhea details her late-night cravings for classic fast food.

3. Pop Culture Headlines

a) Whitney Leavitt Joins Broadway’s Chicago

• Timestamps: 42:08–55:00

Key Points:

• Whitney Leavitt cast as Roxie Hart in Chicago after an emotional DWTS run.
• Fran and Rhea are excited for the “DWTS to Broadway pipeline.” Both have never seen Chicago, but are now determined to attend.
• Discussion of Whitney & Mark Ballas' full interview and freestyle performance on "Call Her Daddy."
• Mixed fan reactions—some delighted, others critical of Whitney “getting a redo” after not making the DWTS finals.
  • Notable Quote:
    "If you’re going to get this opportunity...what are you going to say? No?" – Fran (44:25)
• Analysis of DWTS finale: close results, rooting for Alex Earl, but Robert Irwin's win feels deserved.
  • "Could you possibly complain about him winning? He's just so happy go lucky." – Fran (52:10)

b) DWTS Finale & Freestyle Drama

• Whitney and Mark’s freestyle only possible thanks to collab between DWTS and Call Her Daddy.
• Reality TV (especially Mormon Wives) cast "on lockdown"—can’t spill drama due to active filming (49:46).

c) Mormon Wives “Fruity Pebble” Drama

• Timestamps: 55:43–64:47

The Tea:

• Jesse reveals on Instagram Stories what “Fruity Pebbles” really means: Demi’s husband drank her urine (“dirty soda piss”).
• Fran and Rhea alternate between fascination and disgust (“I’m sorry, I’m going to be a kink shamer in this instance” – Fran, 60:23).
• Demi fires back with a “serious statement” on her own stories, claims it happened “one time.”
  • Quote: “Trying it one time is too many. It’s insane.” – Rhea (60:47)
• They analyze Demi’s increasingly unhinged comments, especially about castmates’ deceased fathers, and draw the line (“she is a bad person...wouldn’t want to be friends with her” – Rhea, 64:14).
• Reflection: “We are probably crossing paths with people every day that are drinking their significant other’s urine..." – Rhea (61:53)

d) Nick Jonas Solo Album “Sunday Best”

• Timestamps: 66:29–71:34

Highlights:

• Fran is hyped; loves that it feels gospel/R&B.
• Both thought “Sunday Best” was a new clothing or makeup line based on branding (“...looks sort of like for a makeup line” – Rhea, 68:06).
• Nick embracing TikTok; possibly influenced by Joe’s social media savvy.

e) Millie Bobby Brown Now “Millie Bonnie Bon Jovi”

• Timestamps: 71:34–73:56

Fun Bits:

• Millie changes legal name post-wedding—Fran dubs her “Millie Bon Bon.”
  • Quote: “I think Millie Bon Bon is so cute. I’m just going to call her Millie Bon Bon now.” – Fran (73:33)
• Rhea notes how she maneuvered to keep her iconic double "B" initials.

f) Taylor Swift’s Bachelorette Rumors

• Timestamps: 74:05–80:08

Details:

• Page Six reports Taylor will have THREE OR FOUR bachelorette trips: NYC, Nashville, Italy, Bahamas.
• Rhea and Fran agree she better be footing the bill (“If she’s paying, 100%, I’m in. If not—no way.” – Rhea, 74:29)
• Discussion about guest list logistics, accommodations for busy friends, and group dynamics with Selena, Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively, etc.
  • “If I’m her friend, I’m suggesting any place. At this point, just have a bachelorette month!” – Fran, 75:03
• Skepticism on the realism of the reports – “I don’t know how anybody would actually know this information.” – Fran (78:25)

4. TV and Film – Weekly Watch Report

• Timestamps: 85:14–121:17

Highlights:

• Dancing with the Stars — A strong, entertaining season. Robert Irwin praised as a deserved winner.
• One Battle After Another (film): Rhea/Fran rave—”lived up to the hype,” A+ cast, “flew by” despite 3h runtime.
• Southern Charm: Rhea frustrated by Austin’s relationships (“he doesn’t want to be in a relationship, just don’t be”), finds Sally a spicy addition, Shep continues to ick her out (88:05).
• Kardashians – a “comfort show,” gets a C.
• Real Housewives of Salt Lake City – B+ ("Crazy. I will keep up now").
• Bad Santa – D: “Not my Christmas movie. Just shut this off.”
• Zootopia 2 – A-; Fran saw it with kids, “so many laughs for adults, too.”
• Task (Show): Fran gives B+, wishes the pacing was better, excited for next season.
• Squid Game: The Challenge – B; more emotional than expected.
• Stranger Things S5: All hosts watching; split into 3 parts, gory, engaging, A-range so far.
• Love Island Australia: Filler content, gets a C.
• Eddie Murphy HBO Documentary: B+, interesting look at his private life and SNL.
• Is It Cake? Holiday – Fun, but the host is a lot ("you're not just a baker, you're an artist!").
• Roofman (with Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst): True story, “crazy story,” B+ from Noah.
• Blue Moon (Ethan Hawke): Oscars fodder, dialogue-heavy, B+.
• Jingle Bell Heist: Light cheesy Netflix fare, C.
• Pluribus: Best show currently on right now, says Noah; B+.

5. Notable Quotes & Moments

• “I wake up, I have my two espressos, I complain about something, and then something hurts. I am a nono.” – Rhea (21:13)
• “I texted my friends who love coffee: what do you do when the cold brew doesn’t work anymore?” – Rhea (20:51)
• “Trying it one time is too many. It’s insane...” —Rhea on Fruity Pebbles drama (60:47)
• “If you’re her friend... At this point, you should just have a bachelorette month... borrow Zac Efron's yacht.” – Fran (75:03)
• “Queen of Chicken over there” – Rhea to Fran during fast food power ranking (33:49)

6. Structure/Timestamps for Key Topics

| Topic | Timestamps | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Thanksgiving & Life Updates | 03:00–13:30 | | Fast Food Debate & Nostalgia | 13:30–40:20 | | Whitney Leavitt on Broadway/DWTS | 42:08–55:00 | | DWTS Finale Recap | 51:55–56:00 | | Mormon Wives “Fruity Pebble” Drama | 55:43–64:47 | | Nick Jonas Album | 66:29–71:34 | | Millie “Bon Bon” Name Change | 71:34–73:56 | | Taylor Swift Bachelorette | 74:05–80:08 | | TV & Movie Reviews (Weekly Watch Report) | 85:14–121:17 |

7. Overall Vibe

As always, Rhea and Fran keep it snappy, personal, irreverent, and hilarious—never shying from TMI or calling out bizarre viral gossip (looking at you, Fruity Pebbles!). They offer genuine support for reality show stars, needle each other affectionately, and go all in on their love of comfort food and TV.

Best for listeners who want:

• Pop culture headlines with extra spice
• Reality TV analysis & relatable commentary
• TV/movie/fast-food nostalgia and laughs
• Real talk you’d only get from your most unfiltered girlfriends

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