Chicks in the Office — Episode Summary

Episode Title: Why Is Sydney Sweeney Dating Scooter Braun?? + ‘DWTS’ Week 2 Recap
Hosts: Ria & Fran (Barstool Sports)
Date: September 26, 2025

Episode Overview

This energetic Friday installment sees Ria and Fran catch up on a range of pop culture news, personal anecdotes, and the juiciest celebrity gossip. They discuss their week (from rain-soaked commutes to dinner plans), reflect on celebrity sightings and tattoos, and devote deep commentary to hot topics like Sydney Sweeney’s surprising romance with Scooter Braun, the Dancing with the Stars Week 2 recap, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s family update, Taylor Swift’s media moves, major TV and film trailers, the upcoming Laguna Beach reunion, and more. The episode also features their signature light-hearted banter and finishes with the regular trivia showdown.

Key Segments & Insights

1. Friday Feels & Life Updates

[02:07–14:17]

• The hosts set the tone with stories of rainy NYC commutes, wet jeans, and mood swings.
• Fran narrowly avoids an altercation but runs into "Grocery Store Joe" (who jokingly threatens her purse); the run-in sparks laughs about past street scares.
• Ria and Fran, plus significant others and friends, accidentally book the same birthday dinner at Emilio’s Bellotto, leading to “should we combine tables?” banter, elaborate on the social politics of intersecting friend/fame groups, and joke about pretending not to know each other for a prank.
• Chat turns to classic games (chess, backgammon, Rummy Cube). Ria shares Joe's passion for backgammon: “He’s in three different backgammon leagues.” [12:11]
• Lady World plans: Anticipation for hosting trivia and games at a live show.

Notable quote:

“If somebody sees us tonight at dinner, they're going to be like, ‘Why is 100% of the Chicks in the Office crew at Emilio’s?’” — Fran [08:39]

2. Tattoos & Logo Refresh

[21:01–29:46]

• Ria gets a new tattoo: a line-art sketch representing her beloved dog, Flo, a spontaneous and sentimental family tribute.
• Fran and Ria discuss their matching lightning bolt tattoos and the reasons behind a podcast logo redesign.
• Reflections on tattoo regrets, pain levels, and the social dynamic of group tattoos versus solo.

Notable Quotes:

“I love a thin line tattoo like that. So how many do you have now?” — Fran [24:13]
“I just kind of ran out of spots that I wanted, so yeah, that’s kind of where I’m at.” — Fran [28:34]

3. Celebrity Sightings & Concerts

[15:53–20:06]

• Recap of Hardy's sold-out MSG show; Kevin James surprises onstage. Fran is excited but just misses meeting him backstage.
• They marvel about chance encounters with celebrities (Nat Wolff, Billie Eilish connections) and muse on the sometimes awkward overlap of real life and fandom.

Notable quote:

“One of the weirdest times… was when we went out and Kendall from Love Island was there and then we went, got home, turned on our TV and it was like, paused on Kendall from Love Island. And I was like, nah, shut this off.” — Fran [18:56]

4. POP CULTURE ROUND-UP

a. Leonardo DiCaprio on New Heights Podcast

[37:42–46:07]

• Fran goes into fangirl mode about Leonardo’s surprise podcast appearance, calling her love for him a “toxic trait.”
• They reflect on Leo’s aging-but-dating pattern, likening him to the “Dazed and Confused” quote: “I get older, they stay the same age.”
• Discuss New Heights’ rise as an A-list celebrity stop.
• Leo’s near-name change to “Lenny Williams,” and Fran’s comparable childhood acting story (almost becoming “Ria Michelle”).

“One of my toxic traits is loving Leonardo DiCaprio.” — Fran [37:42]

b. Wicked: Part Two Trailer Reactions

[47:59–53:19]

• Major hype for the new trailer (“I welled up!” — Rhea [48:06]).
• Talk about the enduring emotional impact of Wicked, spoilers, and memorable Broadway moments.
• Speculate Broadway song performances by Dancing with the Stars contestants.

c. Taylor Swift to Appear on Jimmy Fallon

[54:51–56:17]

• Discuss the significance of Swift’s upcoming on-air appearances, the controlled nature of her interviews, and hopes Fallon will ask engagement questions.

“The announcements just that she’s going to do press are massive announcements, you know.” — Rhea [55:15]

d. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby Girl Rocky

[58:36–61:57]

• Celebrate the couple’s new daughter, Rocky (“Rocky with an I!”), and share thoughts on their growing family and baby name choices.

e. Laguna Beach 20th Anniversary Reunion

[61:57–66:10]

• Announcement of a two-hour Roku special reuniting the classic cast.
• The hosts’ nostalgia for the original reality show and musings on who will show up.

f. Sydney Sweeney Dates Scooter Braun—Why?

[66:32–69:46]

• Intense reactions to the Sydney Sweeney/Scooter Braun dating news.
• Disbelief over Sydney’s choices, the optics of being photographed at a well-known LA hotspot (“Get a fucking room… Don’t go to the John and Vinny’s in Brentwood!” — Fran [66:37]).
• Ria notes Sweeney’s apparent nonchalance regarding public opinion, while Fran finds the whole thing “disrespectful” and “weirded out by it.”

5. Dancing with the Stars — Week 2 Recap

[69:47–83:59]

a. Eliminations

• Discusses double elimination: Baron Davis & Corey Feldman sent home.
• Ria accurately predicts the outcome: “Who do you think is gonna go home? I was like, Baron and Corey.” — Rhea [70:12]

b. Standout Dances & Performers

• Jordan Chiles & Ezra: “They hit that jive, and they were incredible.” — Fran [73:38]
• Whitney & Mark: “She’s got that charisma, that star power.” — Fran [74:09]
• Discussion of Danielle dancing through a hamstring injury; general admiration for persistence and improvement.

c. Fan Voting & Show Dynamics

• Fran learns voting mechanics (10 votes per contestant).
• Speculation and commentary on rumored tension between Alex Earl & Val; social media over-reading.
• Dylan Efron’s “mixed” performance: “When he like swivels his hips—looks fantastic, and then… is he the worst dancer of all time?” — Fran [78:25]

d. Upcoming Themes

• TikTok Night speculation and a future “Wicked Night”—Fran worries about show pandering to TikTok.

“Does that just mean it’s gonna be TikTok songs? What even falls in that category?” — Rhea [80:33]

e. Memorable Moment

• Rhea critiques Julianne Hough’s “heart attack” comment to a winded contestant as unnecessary.

6. Trivia Segment: Beat Ria & Fran

[85:57–109:55]

• Features fans Ann, Thomas & Tyler competing across pop culture questions spanning TV, film, and music.
• Fun discussions surface (King of Queens, Friends, John Mayer, Taylor Swift, “Wimbledon” movie).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (With Timestamps)

• “He’s in three different backgammon leagues.” — Rhea [12:11]
• “If somebody sees us tonight at dinner and they’re like, ‘Why is 100% of the Chicks in the Office crew at Emilio’s?’” — Fran [08:39]
• “One of my toxic traits is loving Leonardo DiCaprio.” — Fran [37:42]
• “Get a fucking room. Don’t go to the John and Vinny’s in Brentwood. We don’t want to see you there.” — Fran [66:37]
• “Who do you think is gonna go home? I was like, Baron and Corey.” — Rhea [70:12]
• “She’s got that charisma, she has the star power, for sure.” — Fran [74:09]

Tone & Style

Playful, self-aware, and informed, Ria and Fran carry a conversational, occasionally irreverent tone, balancing humor with genuine fan insight. They blend personal asides seamlessly into industry discussion, creating a sense of inclusion for listeners—whether they’re new to the topics or longtime fans.

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [02:07] Life Updates & Dinner Plans
• [12:11] Backgammon, Game Culture
• [21:01] Rhea’s New Tattoo & Logo Talk
• [15:53] Hardy MSG Show & Kevin James Sighting
• [37:42] Leonardo DiCaprio on New Heights
• [47:59] Wicked Trailer Hype
• [54:51] Taylor Swift’s Fallon Appearance
• [58:36] Rihanna & A$AP’s Baby Girl
• [61:57] Laguna Beach Reunion
• [66:32] Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun Dating
• [69:47] Dancing with the Stars Week 2 Recap
• [85:57] Trivia: Beat Ria & Fran

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This jam-packed episode offers everything: real-life laughs, hard-hitting celebrity analysis, the week's best pop culture updates, backstage TV stories, reality show drama, friendship pranks, and a healthy dose of fangirling. The hosts expertly weave together deeply online discourse with personal anecdotes, making even the wildest headlines feel like must-discuss group chat content. With timestamps and quotes above, you can jump straight to your favorite segment or catch up with the whole show.