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- The hosts revealed that the highly anticipated guest for the episode, Miss Piggy, will be featured at the end of the show, generating significant buzz in the office.
- The hosts are preparing for their upcoming tour, with tickets currently on sale for dates in Charlotte, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Boston, and Minneapolis.
- The hosts discussed the confirmed relationship between Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton, noting they are inseparable and traveling internationally together, while also sharing personal updates about attending a trivia tournament in San Francisco.
- The discussion among the hosts regarding 'The Traitors' suggests that the large number of Housewives cast members this season creates an overly strong, potentially game-breaking alliance, contrasting with the loyalty shown by Survivor contestants.
- Listeners expressed concern that 'Only Murders in the Building' has become unwatchable due to an over-reliance on celebrity cameos and repetitive plotlines, particularly after season two.
- Miss Piggy's interview segment was abruptly ended after she took offense to being called 'hottest blonde in the game' and implied she would cut Kermit's act from the show.
Segments
Intro and Guest Tease
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- Key Takeaway: Miss Piggy interview is teased as the main event, scheduled for the end of the episode.
- Summary: The episode opens with sponsor reads for Bumble and Microsoft Copilot, highlighting Copilot as an AI assistant for work productivity. The hosts confirm the highly anticipated guest is Miss Piggy, whose interview will be placed at the end of the show.
Tour Tickets Announcement
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- Key Takeaway: Tickets are on sale for the Chicks in the Office Spring Tour in six specific cities.
- Summary: Tickets are available for the Chicks in the Office tour, with stops confirmed in Charlotte, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Boston, and Minneapolis. Listeners are directed to the link in the description or socials to purchase tickets.
Personal Updates and Trivia
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- Key Takeaway: One host is traveling to San Francisco for two days to participate in the kickoff of the new season of ‘The Dozen’ trivia tournament.
- Summary: The hosts discuss personal travel plans, including one heading to San Francisco for ‘The Dozen’ championship defense. Celebrity players, including Bobby Bones (on one host’s team), will join the tournament teams. The hosts expressed concern over potentially awkward interactions with Bobby Bones regarding past comments about ‘Dancing with the Stars’.
Super Bowl and Pop Culture
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- Key Takeaway: The hosts anticipate enjoying the upcoming Super Bowl without the pressure of their team playing, while also looking forward to Bad Bunny’s performance.
- Summary: One host will be home for the Super Bowl and is already planning snacks, excited to watch without high stakes. There is speculation that Cardi B might join Bad Bunny during his Super Bowl performance due to their collaboration. The hosts also discussed the Netflix documentary about the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart.
Savannah Guthrie’s Mother’s Kidnapping
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- Key Takeaway: The hosts expressed deep concern over the recent kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother in Arizona.
- Summary: The hosts referenced the disturbing news of Savannah Guthrie’s mother being abducted from her home in Arizona. They shared their anxiety and hope for positive updates by the time the episode airs. They emphasized the terrifying nature of the event and prayed for the family.
Episode Topic Preview
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- Key Takeaway: The main segments following the intro cover Kim Kardashian/Lewis Hamilton, RHONY OGs’ new show, Kelly Clarkson’s show ending, Jason Bateman’s awkward interview, and a new Nancy Meyers film.
- Summary: The hosts outlined the upcoming segments, including the confirmation of Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton dating, and the announcement of a new E! docuseries for the original Real Housewives of New York cast. They also planned to cover the end of ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ and backlash against Jason Bateman.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton
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- Key Takeaway: Paparazzi photos confirm Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are dating, with insiders reporting they are inseparable and traveling together internationally.
- Summary: Paparazzi pictures confirm the relationship between Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton, following trips to England and Paris for Kim’s work events. The hosts view the pairing as age-appropriate and a good match, noting Lewis’s dedication to traveling with her. They speculated on what their travels reveal about their compatibility, such as who handles the logistics.
RHONY OGs E! Series
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- Key Takeaway: The OG cast of The Real Housewives of New York—Luann, Jill, Ramona, Kelly, and Sonia—are reuniting for a new docuseries titled ‘The Golden Life’ on E! filmed in South Florida.
- Summary: E! has picked up a docuseries featuring the original RHONY cast, which the hosts believe is a smart move as viewers miss these personalities. The show will be filmed in South Florida, focusing on their lives in the Sunshine State. The hosts anticipate chaotic television but worry about potential controversial comments from the cast members.
Kelly Clarkson Show Ending
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- Key Takeaway: Kelly Clarkson is ending ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ after seven seasons to focus on her children’s needs following recent personal challenges.
- Summary: Kelly Clarkson announced the end of her talk show to prioritize time with her kids, a decision the hosts feel is understandable given her recent divorce and family circumstances. She confirmed she will still appear on television, potentially on ‘The Voice: Battle of Champions’ Season 29. The hosts praised her seven seasons but noted that ending a daily talk show is taxing.
Nancy Meyers New Movie
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- Key Takeaway: Nancy Meyers is writing and directing a new untitled film, set for a Christmas Day 2027 release, featuring a star-studded cast including Jude Law and Kieran Culkin.
- Summary: The new Nancy Meyers project secured Warner Brothers Pictures as its home after budget disagreements with Netflix, which reportedly balked at the $150 million budget request. The cast includes Penelope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law, Emma Mackey, and Owen Wilson. The film is scheduled for a December 25th, 2027 release, promising a holiday-themed experience.
Pop Corner Voicemails Start
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- Key Takeaway: A listener questioned why Lucy has not used a recorded abusive voicemail from Steven as blackmail against him, particularly regarding his Yale Law aspirations.
- Summary: The Pop Corner segment began with a voicemail theorizing that Lucy should use Steven’s abusive voicemail against him to potentially prevent his entry into Yale Law School. The hosts reasoned that Lucy’s current state of defeat and the mutual threat of a compromising video likely prevent her from using blackmail effectively against the ’evil’ Steven.
Tell Me Lies Voicemail Analysis
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- Key Takeaway: Steven is characterized as an ’evil person’ operating on a different level of bad compared to other characters in ‘Tell Me Lies’ who are seen as making typical college-level mistakes.
- Summary: Lucy’s decision to allow Steven to film a tape of her is attributed to her being in fight-or-flight mode due to abuse, suggesting her judgment is impaired. The hosts believe Steven operates on a fundamentally different, more malicious frequency than the other characters. Lucy faces significant mental barriers in using a compromising voicemail Steven has against him because of his past mistreatment.
Too Many Housewives on The Traitors
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- Key Takeaway: A listener argues that having five Housewives on ‘The Traitors’ is too many, as their inherent loyalty to each other disrupts the game dynamics compared to Survivor players.
- Summary: The caller believes two Housewives maximum would be ideal, noting that the current large alliance caused Dorinda and Candace to throw away votes at the roundtable. The loyalty displayed by the Housewives is contrasted sharply with the lack of loyalty typically seen from Survivor contestants. The hosts acknowledge that having two Traders who are Housewives makes the season uniquely heavy on that group.
Candace’s Traitor Performance
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- Key Takeaway: Candace is currently flying under the radar in ‘The Traitors,’ suggesting her recent actions are effectively masking her role as a Trader.
- Summary: The hosts note that because Candace is not being widely suspected, she must be playing her Trader role correctly recently, despite earlier questionable moves like the ‘conga line’ incident. The current group of Faithfuls is noted for blindly trusting each other, with the Tagger group not suspecting any internal Traders. Colton is predicted to be the next person targeted for suspicion due to talking the most.
Good Wipes Advertisement Read
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- Key Takeaway: Good Wipes offers flushable, plant-based fiber wipes made for sensitive skin, available at Target or Walmart, with a special offer for CITO listeners.
- Summary: The product is promoted as an upgrade from dry, scratchy toilet paper, ensuring users feel clean without causing irritation common with other wipes. Good Wipes are soft, non-greasy, and break down easily because they are made with clean ingredients and plant-based fiber. Listeners can receive their first pack free by purchasing any package in-store and texting the receipt to the company, or by visiting goodwipes.com/CITO.
Only Murders in the Building Decline
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- Key Takeaway: The unique appeal of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ has diminished due to the show becoming too meta and prioritizing A-list cameos over its original storyline.
- Summary: The first two seasons were considered great, but the show began to fall off in season three and season four was actively disliked by the caller due to the overwhelming number of guest stars. The plot became repetitive when it started revolving around adapting the podcast into a show within the show, creating too many layers. The hosts agreed the show is running out of material and could have ended after four seasons.
Bring Back Winter House
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- Key Takeaway: Reviving ‘Winter House’ should focus on casting single, messy individuals from newer Bravo shows like ‘Southern Hospitality’ and ‘Vanderpump Rules’ next-gen cast members.
- Summary: The caller misses ‘Winter House’ and suggests Wes, Jesse, Charlie, and Sally as strong returning staples, while the hosts propose adding singles from ‘Southern Hospitality’ and newer ‘Below Deck’ or ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast members. A key requirement for the cast is being single and ready to be messy in the ski house environment. The hosts advise against bringing back older ‘Southern Charm’ male cast members like Craig Ross.
Microsoft Copilot Productivity Tool
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- Key Takeaway: Microsoft Copilot uses AI to summarize emails, draft reports in Word, build PowerPoint slides, and pull Excel data, helping users reclaim time.
- Summary: Copilot is presented as a solution for overwhelming Monday workloads, allowing users to quickly catch up on numerous unread emails. The tool automates tasks across the Microsoft 365 suite, turning the user into an organized office hero. More information about the service is available at microsoft.com/m365copilot.
Interview with Miss Piggy
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- Key Takeaway: Miss Piggy asserted that she keeps any fan items she likes, stated she would only accept playing herself in a biopic, and walked off after a host suggested Sabrina Carpenter was the ‘hottest blonde in the game.’
- Summary: Miss Piggy warned fans that she keeps items sent for signing, and when asked about her temper, she threatened to ‘duck’ the questioner, denying she has tantrums. She hinted at having romantic interests beyond Kermit, mentioning ‘Brad’ or the cast of a hospital show, and revealed Pedro Pascal was supposed to be her secret lover in a sketch. The interview concluded when a host mentioned Sabrina Carpenter, leading Miss Piggy to declare the conversation over and demand her publicists.
Episode Wrap Up and Tour Promo
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- Key Takeaway: The hosts concluded the episode by promoting their tour tickets and reminding listeners about the next episode release date.
- Summary: The hosts thanked listeners and reminded them that tickets for their tour are currently on sale. They confirmed they would talk to the audience again on Friday. The segment ended with an outro song detailing their success and popularity.