Chicks in the Office – Episode Summary

Date: September 22, 2025
Hosts: Ria & Fran (Barstool Sports)
Main Theme: The Chicks catch up on a celebrity-filled week with a deep dive into hot pop culture rumors, star-studded events, and major entertainment news, including Zac Efron and Nina Dobrev dating buzz, Adele halftime rumors, Harry Styles’s Berlin Marathon, and the latest TV happenings.

Episode Overview

The episode launches into the pop culture maelstrom of the past weekend, with Ria and Fran giving listeners a lively roundup of major entertainment stories, personal life updates, and their unfiltered thoughts on the headlines that had social media buzzing. The episode is energetic and conversational, providing both commentary and relatable anecdotes.

Key Discussion Points & Timestamps

1. Personal Lives & Weekend Recap

[01:45 – 10:43]

• The hosts share updates: Ria's friend Bridget got engaged, Sarah (their producer) had a wedding, birthdays, and celebrations abound.
• Fran describes becoming an aunt again.
• The group recounts Noah’s 20-mile charity walk and attending the San Gennaro Feast in NYC, including a minor injury story involving Fran’s toe:

  "Not to be gross, but it completely cracked down the middle. Yeah, sorry, sorry, sorry. I'm sorry." – Frank [05:54]

• Chat about football, Eagles and Jets games—Ria's emotional rollercoaster as her anniversary coincides with a dramatic Eagles win.

2. September Vibes & Pop Culture Moments

[16:49 – 23:19]

• The hosts rave about the Grammy’s "A Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire" special, featuring the Jonas Brothers’ performance:

  "And it was fucking fantastic. Even Joe was like, damn, Joe bros, you guys sound good." – Ria [17:54]

• Ria’s overjoyed that this capped her celebratory weekend.

3. Nina Dobrev & Zac Efron Spark Dating Rumors

[23:20 – 29:50]

• Paparazzi photos show Nina Dobrev and Zac Efron vacationing on a yacht along the south of France and Sardinia with celebs like Miles Teller and Chace Crawford.
• Fran envies the glamorous, carefree lifestyle:

  "They are the definition of really just living life... when I imagine celebrities…who have a ton of money, and I’m like, why don’t they just fuck off somewhere and just go live their life in the middle of the ocean? These people are doing it." – Frank [23:53]

• Hosts analyze the relationship dynamics and wonder if Nina and Zac are a real item or just friends in a glitzy singles’ milieu.

4. Harry Styles Runs the Berlin Marathon

[30:05 – 37:11]

• Harry Styles completes the Berlin Marathon in under three hours, running under the alias "Stead Sarandos."
• The group is in awe:

  "Legit, I have friends…their goal is to run the marathon in under three. And they are the most athletic guys I know." – Ria [32:34]

• Talk veers into what Harry must have listened to while running, and the unlikely stardom of his mustache.
• Fran speculates that pop stars develop marathon stamina from touring:

  "Getting up on stage and performing…the way they do…takes a lot of cardio for sure…I bet Taylor Swift can run a marathon like that too." – Frank [33:32]

5. Summer House: New York City Spinoff

[38:44 – 42:22]

• Bravo is filming a NYC spinoff featuring Summer House cast like Kyle, Amanda, and Lindsay, plus Andrea and wife Lexi.
• Ria expects new dynamics:

  "It's going to be interesting to see their day to day, actually, what they're up to." – Frank [41:49]

• They muse on life changes—marriage, parenthood, and "growing up without growing apart" in the city.

6. Adele Rumored for Super Bowl Halftime Show

[42:37 – 48:50]

• Page Six reports Adele is in talks for the Super Bowl halftime spot. Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and others have been rumored.
• Mixed reactions:

  "I mean, I think Adele is amazing…But does it really, like, lend to a Super Bowl halftime show? I don't know." – Ria [44:33]

• Fran and Ria agree the NFL is probably floating names to distract from Taylor Swift being the likeliest headliner.
• The hosts reminisce about possible millennial dream acts: Jonas Brothers, Miley, Demi, Selena.

7. Weekly Watch Report

[51:58 – 67:19]

• The Summer I Turned Pretty finale gets strong praise (“A plus”), with much discussion of plot satisfaction and emotional impact.
• Other recommendations and grades:
  • “The Girlfriend” (Amazon): B+/A-

    "I thought it was really good the way that it was told and the acting." – Noah [65:27]

  • “Never Have I Ever” (Netflix): A

    "If you haven't seen Never Have I Ever and you are missing the summer [of] Turn Pretty…one of my favorite shows." – Frank [56:34]

  • “Dancing with the Stars”: B
  • “The Task/HBO, Mark Ruffalo crime series”: B+
• Honest confessions about getting "emotionally wrecked" by TV and the cycle of comfort-watching old favorites.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Paparazzi Yacht Photos: "If we were rich, this is what we would be doing as well. And who's to blame them, you know?" – Ria [24:23]
• On Harry Styles Marathon: "He was fucking cruising. He was doing fast enough probably so that all the people lined up, they were like, wait, shit, was that Harry Styles?" – Ria [33:07]
• Super Bowl Halftime Show Dream: "Imagine if they really stripped it down…Adele at the piano …would be captivating…but it would be completely different than what we have ever been used to." – Ria [45:00]
• On “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Finale: "A plus. Excited for the movie…Although I don't want any debacle in the movie. I don't want them to have any hardships…" – Frank [52:33]
• TV As Emotional Release: "The weekend helped me get out of my Summer I Turned Pretty funk. I actually thought like something was wrong with me …it was taking an actual emotional toll…" – Ria [58:25]
• Fran’s take on Mark Ruffalo: "He's just a solid. Like, you feel comfortable with Mark Ruffalo's on the screen. That's how I feel." [67:10]

Episode Flow and Tone

• Language/Tone: Conversational, lively, sometimes irreverent and always honest, blending pop culture snark with genuine enthusiasm.
• Highlights: Casual banter about friendship and relationships, playful digs, and inside jokes about reality dating shows and TV obsessions.
• Relatability: Frequent asides about snacks, naps, fandom, and TV-induced melancholy ensure listeners feel “in the room” with the hosts.

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | 01:45–10:43 | Personal updates, Sarah’s wedding, baby news, football | | 16:49–23:19 | Earth, Wind & Fire tribute, Jonas Brothers performance | | 23:20–29:50 | Nina Dobrev & Zac Efron yacht/dating rumors | | 30:05–37:11 | Harry Styles runs Berlin Marathon | | 38:44–42:22 | Summer House NYC Spinoff | | 42:37–48:50 | Adele Super Bowl Halftime buzz, Taylor Swift rumors | | 51:58–67:19 | Weekly Watch Report: TV recaps & ratings |

Closing Summary

A high-energy, pop-culture-fueled episode, perfect for listeners who want the inside scoop on Hollywood’s latest friendships, breakups, career side-quests, and television cult-favorites. The hosts’ authentic takes and dynamic friendship anchor the show—whether they’re speculating on yacht romances, marveling at musical marathoners, or grading this week’s TV, you’ll find yourself laughing, nodding, and maybe even a bit jealous of that dream South of France yachting crew.