Chicks in the Office

Molly-Mae & Tommy Fury Expecting 2nd Child + Margot Robbie Wears Bracelet of Emily Brontë’s Hair

February 6, 2026

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  • The hosts discussed the announcement that Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury are expecting their second child, expressing happiness for the couple. 
  • The hosts reacted to the news that 'Gossip Girl' author Cecily von Ziegesar is writing a standalone sequel novel about an older Blair Waldorf, with reservations about it not involving Leighton Meester. 
  • Margot Robbie wore a vintage bracelet reportedly containing braided hair from Emily Brontë and her sister Anne to the 'Wuthering Heights' London premiere, prompting a discussion on wearing relics of the deceased as accessories. 
  • The hosts debated the ethics and personal comfort level of wearing accessories made from the hair of deceased individuals, prompted by Margot Robbie wearing a bracelet made from Emily Brontë's hair. 
  • One host expressed a strong aversion to loose hair, leading to a discussion about the extreme ways people commemorate deceased pets, such as having multiple commemorative mugs of their dog, Flo. 
  • The latter part of the segment involved a competitive trivia game where Rhea and Fran defeated guests Sam and Emily with a final score of 6-2, despite a close comeback attempt by the guests. 

Segments

Sponsor Reads and Intro
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  • Key Takeaway: Wonder is advertised as a meal delivery service allowing users to mix and match dishes from various chefs in one order.
  • Summary: The episode opens with advertisements for Wonder, a meal service that eliminates compromise by delivering freshly prepared dishes from renowned chefs in a single order. Microsoft 365 Copilot is promoted as an AI assistant built into Microsoft apps to help users cut through clutter and increase work efficiency. The hosts, Rhea and Fran, greet listeners, bringing their signature Friday energy.
San Francisco Trip and Trivia Guests
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  • Key Takeaway: Fran is in San Francisco for a quick trip before returning to New York to compete in ‘The Dozen’ championship.
  • Summary: Fran is visiting San Francisco before heading back to New York for ‘The Dozen’ competition, where Bobby Bones is Rhea’s team’s celebrity guest. Rhea expressed amusement over fans DMing her to ‘be nice’ to Bobby Bones, assuring listeners she intends to be polite despite past critiques of him winning ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ The segment also mentions that Adam Devine will be the celebrity guest for the Booz ponies team.
Adam Devine Lore Deep Dive
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea shared extensive personal history involving her husband Joe and Adam Devine, including a roast at their rehearsal dinner and a drunken photo opportunity at the Super Bowl.
  • Summary: Rhea detailed several instances connecting her husband, Joe, to Adam Devine, including a roast at their rehearsal dinner referencing a Reddit commentary calling Joe a ‘gay Italian Adam Devine.’ She recounted meeting a drunk Adam Devine and his wife at a bar after the Eagles won the Super Bowl in New Orleans, resulting in a memorable, inebriated photo of Joe and Adam together. The hosts noted that Joe shares a similar funny personality to Adam Devine.
Joe’s Perceived Aura and Travel Plans
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  • Key Takeaway: Listeners perceive Joe as having a quiet, mysterious aura, which the hosts find hilarious given his outgoing personality.
  • Summary: The hosts recalled a listener describing Joe as quiet and mysterious, which Rhea found funny because he is one of the most outgoing people she knows. Joe enjoys joking about maintaining this ‘mysterious aura’ to himself. The four main cast members are planning a trip together at the end of February, which Joe is teasing as potentially being related to the podcast.
Hotel Room Decor Commentary
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea’s hotel room background features a terrifying painting resembling Voldemort or the Night King, which she finds unsettling.
  • Summary: Rhea apologized to viewers watching on Zoom for the terrifying painting behind her, comparing it to Voldemort’s head from ‘Sorcerer’s Stone’ or the Night King from ‘Game of Thrones.’ She noted the painting looked pixelated or like computer chips upon closer inspection. She also mentioned another pillow in the room had faces on it, contributing to a generally unsettling hotel environment.
Super Bowl Week Celebrity Encounters
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea, despite interviewing A-list celebrities regularly, still gets nervous when encountering figures within the football world during Super Bowl week.
  • Summary: Super Bowl week is described as chaotic, with many media personalities recording in the same hotel, leading to frequent celebrity sightings in hallways. Rhea admitted that while she handles celebrity interviews well normally, she becomes nervous when encountering figures associated with football due to being a big fan. The environment is characterized by guests coming in and out of various podcast recording areas.
Tom Brady’s Super Bowl Allegiance
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  • Key Takeaway: Tom Brady’s refusal to state he is rooting for the Patriots in the Super Bowl is interpreted by the hosts as potential shade or selfishness.
  • Summary: The hosts expressed disbelief that Tom Brady claimed to have ’no dog in the fight’ regarding the Patriots’ Super Bowl participation, given his history with the team. They speculated this might stem from him not wanting the team to win without him, which Rhea called ’lame and selfish.’ Other former teammates, like Teddy Bruschi, have publicly stated they are rooting for the Patriots.
Rhea’s Solo Life and Doctor Visit
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea is home alone on Long Island, caring for her sister’s child, Luca, while Fran is in San Francisco.
  • Summary: Rhea is bored while holding down the fort at home, looking after her nephew Luca while her sister works, as Fran and Matt are away. She visited the gynecologist for a checkup, which included blood work and a transvaginal ultrasound, confirming everything looked good despite a minor cyst. Rhea is looking forward to Fran and Matt returning home.
Westminster Dog Show Commentary
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  • Key Takeaway: Penny the Doberman won Best in Show at Westminster, and Rhea’s family has an ongoing joke comparing her mother to a regal Afghan hound.
  • Summary: Rhea is attending the ‘Meet the Breeds’ event this weekend, having watched all of the Westminster Dog Show, where Penny the Doberman won Best in Show. Rhea’s father praised Penny’s stunning appearance, reinforcing a family joke that her mother resembles an Afghan hound due to their regal nature. Penny is reportedly retiring from shows to potentially become a therapy dog.
Planet Fitness Sponsorship Read
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  • Key Takeaway: Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with memberships starting at $15 a month, suitable for various fitness goals including walking on treadmills.
  • Summary: Planet Fitness is highlighted as a place to feel strong, offering a judgment-free environment for cardio, training, and using plate-loaded machines. Locations are often open 24 hours, and memberships start affordably at $15 monthly across over 2,800 locations. Enrollment requires being 18 or 13-17 with parental consent.
Miss Piggy Interview Reaction and Pregnancy Speculation
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea clarified that the intense reaction to the Miss Piggy interview was genuine, not ‘rage bait,’ and strongly refuted recent social media speculation that she is pregnant.
  • Summary: The release of the Miss Piggy interview caused polarized reactions online, with some loving it and others criticizing the hype. Rhea addressed DMs asking if she was pregnant, firmly stating she is not pregnant and does not plan to have children for years, attributing any perceived fullness to facial swelling. She emphasized that people should not automatically assume pregnancy based on temporary facial fluctuations.
Apology for Smartless Error
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(00:20:41)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts apologized for incorrectly criticizing the ‘Smartless’ podcast structure, admitting they forgot the premise involves one host knowing the guest beforehand.
  • Summary: Rhea and Fran retracted their criticism of the ‘Smartless’ hosts for not researching guests, realizing the show’s format intentionally involves one host knowing the guest while the others do not. Rhea felt disappointed for engaging in a ‘gang up mentality’ and being hypocritical after discussing how intrusive questions about having children are. They affirmed support for both choosing to have children immediately after marriage and choosing to wait several years.
Rhea’s Vein Issues and Travel Encounters
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(00:25:51)
  • Key Takeaway: Rhea requires a pediatric needle for blood draws due to having very small veins, a fact often met with disbelief by phlebotomists.
  • Summary: Rhea mentioned needing to replenish after her blood draw, noting that her small veins necessitate the use of a pediatric needle, which often causes medical staff to initially doubt her claim. She recounted a hysterical flight to the Super Bowl where she sat near Gary Vee and across the aisle from West, but felt awkward about initiating conversation.
West and Lost AirPods Incident
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  • Key Takeaway: Rhea found West’s AirPods under her coat after an event, confirming his tendency to lose them, which she observed during their shared Uber ride.
  • Summary: Rhea noted West’s constant presence and his habit of losing his AirPods, which she observed him fumbling for in the Uber ride to the hotel. Later, after leaving her coat on a couch at an event, she discovered a pair of AirPods underneath it, which West later confirmed were his after she texted him about finding them. Rhea prefers wired headphones because she knows where they are at all times.
Balloon Wish and Noah’s Dating Life
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(00:31:34)
  • Key Takeaway: A passing football-themed balloon prompted Rhea to silently wish to work on ‘Chicks in the Office’ forever, while listeners frequently inquire about Noah Ives’ dating status.
  • Summary: A football-themed balloon floating past Rhea’s window prompted her to make a silent wish to remain on the podcast indefinitely, as speaking wishes aloud is considered bad luck. Rhea confirmed that many people constantly ask her about Noah’s dating life, leading her to tell them to inquire with him directly. Noah reportedly feels he is choosing not to date because he is extremely picky in all aspects of his life.
Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury Second Child
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(00:39:31)
  • Key Takeaway: Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury announced they are expecting their second child, with Molly Mae sharing that she has been working through relationship issues on her show.
  • Summary: The couple announced the pregnancy on Instagram with the caption ‘soon to be four,’ leading to congratulations from the hosts. Rhea noted that recent episodes of Molly Mae’s show suggested she was figuring out Tommy’s dedication to supporting the family after past issues. The hosts also referenced the intense public scrutiny Molly Mae faces regarding her appearance and body changes.
Gossip Girl Blair Waldorf Sequel
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(00:45:09)
  • Key Takeaway: The author of ‘Gossip Girl’ is writing a sequel novel focusing on Blair Waldorf in her 40s returning to NYC, but Rhea insists it is only worthwhile if Leighton Meester reprises the role.
  • Summary: Cecily von Ziegesar is writing a standalone novel titled ‘Blair,’ set 20 years after the original series, following Blair as she returns to the Upper East Side. Rhea expressed disinterest if the book is adapted without Leighton Meester playing the lead, anticipating Meester will be repeatedly asked about the project in interviews. The hosts admitted neither had read the original ‘Gossip Girl’ books.
Skims Underwear Endorsement
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  • Key Takeaway: The Skims Fits Everybody Boy short and Triangle bralette are highly recommended for their comfortable, skin-melting fabric, especially for travel.
  • Summary: The Fitz Everybody Boy short is praised for being so comfortable it feels like forgetting you are wearing underwear, melting onto the skin. The Triangle bralette is highlighted as a favorite travel bra because it offers good support without feeling suffocating during long flights. Listeners are encouraged to shop the collection and mention the podcast in the post-purchase survey.
Margot Robbie’s Emily Brontë Hair Bracelet
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  • Key Takeaway: Margot Robbie wore a vintage bracelet containing braided hair from Emily Brontë and her sister Anne to the ‘Wuthering Heights’ premiere, continuing her thematic dressing.
  • Summary: Margot Robbie wore a bracelet fashioned by Charlotte Brontë from the intertwined hair of her sisters, Emily and Anne, who died six months apart in 1848/1849. Robbie is praised for consistently dressing thematically for her movie press tours, following her success with ‘Barbie.’ The hosts debated the ethics of wearing accessories made from the hair of deceased individuals.
Margot Robbie’s Hair Bracelet
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  • Key Takeaway: Margot Robbie wore a vintage bracelet fashioned from the braided hair of Emily Brontë and her sister Anne, commissioned by Charlotte after their deaths in 1848/1849.
  • Summary: The bracelet worn by Margot Robbie was made from the intertwined hair of the Brontë sisters, Emily and Anne, who died within six months of each other. Charlotte Brontë commissioned the piece after their deaths. The hosts questioned the morality of wearing accessories made from the hair of deceased people, even for historical homage.
Commemorating Deceased Pets
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  • Key Takeaway: One host admitted their family keeps vials of their deceased dog Fenway’s hair, contrasting this with the Brontë bracelet while noting the difference between commemorating pets versus historical figures.
  • Summary: The discussion broadened to include saving bodily remnants like hair or nails to commemorate loved ones, which one host finds acceptable for pets but not for humans. The other host expressed a strong gag reflex regarding loose hair, citing negative childhood experiences pulling hair from drains. The extreme level of commemoration for a deceased dog named Flo, including 12 mugs featuring her face, was detailed.
Dealing with Grief and Social Media
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  • Key Takeaway: Emotional TikTok montages featuring dying pets and the subsequent negative feedback received on personal updates can intensify grief.
  • Summary: One host became emotional after seeing a TikTok montage of a woman saying goodbye to her dying dog, which the algorithm served up based on the host’s thoughts. The host also recounted receiving a negative DM questioning the accuracy of their dog Olive’s age test results, which they felt was an attempt to rain on their happiness.
Spray Tan Etiquette and Winter Blues
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts agreed that friends must coordinate spray tan schedules before public appearances to avoid one looking pale next to the other.
  • Summary: The hosts lamented the ‘winter uglies’ and the desire for sun, leading to a discussion about getting spray tans. One host had a severe negative reaction to a tanning mist product, turning their face bright red and hot. They emphasized that coordinating spray tans is essential for co-hosts appearing together publicly, citing past instances where mismatched tans caused issues.
Technical Difficulties and Game Setup
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  • Key Takeaway: The recording experienced multiple technical issues, including a dead laptop battery charged incorrectly with a phone charger and a broken microphone on a previous recording day.
  • Summary: The hosts recounted technical struggles, including one host using a phone charger for a laptop and the need to move recording locations due to outlet distance. They confirmed the current recording setup was functional, noting the good microphone lights up as they speak. The segment concluded with the introduction of guests Sam and Emily for the trivia game, ‘Beat Ria & Fran Game 206’.
Trivia Game Playthrough
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(01:21:02)
  • Key Takeaway: Rhea and Fran won the trivia game against Sam and Emily with a final score of 6-2, correctly answering questions about Anchorman’s Rotten Tomatoes score, Heated Rivalry, Molly-Mae & Tommy Fury’s daughter, and The Time Traveler’s Wife.
  • Summary: The trivia game involved 15 questions, with stealing opportunities for incorrect answers. The first round’s movie was Anchorman, which Fran admitted to never having seen fully. Sam and Emily scored points for correctly identifying the Tell Me Lies character Amanda and the Drake album Nothing Was the Same.