Chicks in the Office

Olympics Ice Dancing Controversy, Hilary Duff World Tour + Ken Eurich Interview

February 13, 2026

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  • The hosts strongly believe American ice dancers Maddie and Evan were 'robbed' of Olympic gold due to perceived overscoring of the French team, particularly citing a mistake in the French team's twizzles. 
  • The hosts discussed the recent engagement of Olympic skier Breezy Johnson following her final event, noting the sweet gesture included a Taylor Swift lyric, 'Honestly, Who Are We to Fight the Alchemy?' 
  • Jill Zarin was replaced by Dorinda Medley on the 'Real Housewives of New York' reboot following controversial public comments Jill made regarding the Super Bowl halftime show. 
  • The guest, Ken Eurich, strongly dislikes waiting in long lines for restaurants or events, contrasting with highly dedicated fans who camp out for concerts. 
  • Ken Eurich detailed her journey from being bored during COVID to finding her authentic online voice by shifting from dance/lip-sync content to sharing her personality and life stories. 
  • Ken Eurich and her boyfriend, Bobby, have a dynamic relationship where they often lean into 'bits' or characterizations for content, despite initial friction over differing senses of humor and lifestyle choices (like diet). 
  • Ken Eurich is actively pursuing acting classes, finding it challenging to separate herself from the characters she reads by trying to relate to them too much. 
  • Ken Eurich appreciates fashion weeks but does not want to pursue fashion influencing full-time, preferring to engage with it casually. 
  • The segment concludes with the 'Beat Ria & Fran' game, where guests Lexi and Matt defeat Ria and Fran 5-3, despite several difficult pop culture and trivia questions. 

Segments

Podcast Sponsorships and Greetings
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(00:00:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The episode opens by directing listeners to various platforms and promoting Bombas slippers and Microsoft Copilot.
  • Summary: Listeners can find every episode of Chicks in the Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, with ad-free listening available on Amazon Music for Prime members. The segment features an advertisement for Bombas slippers and socks, offering 20% off with code audio. Microsoft 365 Copilot is highlighted as an AI assistant built into Microsoft 365 apps to help speed up work tasks.
Ice Dancing Controversy Reaction
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts debated the fairness of the Olympic ice dancing results, focusing on the American team being ‘robbed’ due to a French judge’s scoring and a technical error by the French male skater.
  • Summary: The conversation centered on the figure skating ice dancing controversy where the American team lost to the French team by less than a point. One host argued the Americans were robbed because the French skater made a mistake on the twizzles, which should have resulted in a larger deduction. The scoring disparity was further attributed to a French judge who scored the French team significantly higher than their counterparts.
Olympic Medal Psychology
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  • Key Takeaway: Silver is argued to be the worst Olympic medal because bronze medalists are often more genuinely thrilled to be on the podium than silver medalists who narrowly missed gold.
  • Summary: The hosts analyzed the emotional difference between winning bronze and silver medals at the Olympics. Bronze medalists are often ecstatic because they made the podium, avoiding the disappointment of finishing fourth. Silver medalists, being so close to gold, often feel the loss more acutely, aligning with the sentiment, ‘If you ain’t first, you last.’
Figure Skating Documentaries Recommendation
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  • Key Takeaway: Listeners interested in ice dancing are recommended to watch the Netflix documentary ‘Finding Her Edge’ about American ice dancers Maddie and Evan.
  • Summary: The hosts recommended the Netflix documentary ‘Glittering Gold’ focusing on the American ice dancers Maddie and Evan, who are married and have been partners for 15 years. Another recommended figure skating show on Netflix is ‘Spinning Out,’ which follows the theme of long-term partnership dynamics in the sport.
Valentine’s Day Plans Discussion
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts prefer celebrating Valentine’s Day on adjacent days to avoid mandatory, restrictive prefix menus at restaurants.
  • Summary: The hosts shared their plans to avoid the actual Valentine’s Day dinner rush, preferring to celebrate the day before or after to have more flexibility in ordering. They noted that many restaurants enforce prefix menus on Valentine’s Day, which they dislike, and sometimes rush patrons due to high reservation turnover.
Breezy Johnson Olympic Proposal
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  • Key Takeaway: Skier Breezy Johnson received an Olympic proposal from her boyfriend, which was confirmed to be desired by her, and Taylor Swift commented on the engagement post.
  • Summary: Downhill skier Breezy Johnson was proposed to by her boyfriend immediately after her final Olympic event, a moment she reportedly desired. The proposal included a plaque featuring the Taylor Swift lyric, ‘Honestly, Who Are We to Fight the Alchemy?’ Taylor Swift commented on the engagement post, congratulating the couple.
Olympic Athlete Talent Reflection
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts expressed awe for the extreme talent and dedication required of Olympic athletes, contrasting it with their own lack of physical skills like skating or snowboarding.
  • Summary: The speakers acknowledged the immense dedication required to train for the Olympics, noting that such athletes dedicate their entire lives to their sport. One host mentioned receiving a compliment suggesting she had the ‘aura of a snowboarder,’ despite admitting she cannot ski or snowboard. Noah revealed attending Camp Woodward, an action sports camp, where he practiced flips into a foam pit, aspiring to be like Shaun White.
James Van Der Beek Passing
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  • Key Takeaway: James Van Der Beek passed away from colorectal cancer at age 48, prompting a community GoFundMe that quickly surpassed $1.5 million for his wife and six children.
  • Summary: James Van Der Beek tragically lost his battle with colorectal cancer at 48, leaving behind a wife and six young children. Emma Slater, his former ‘Dancing with the Stars’ partner, posted a tribute noting she had seen him recently. A GoFundMe established for his family has raised over $1.5 million, reflecting the community’s support during their grief.
Hilary Duff World Tour Announcement
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  • Key Takeaway: Hilary Duff is expanding her tour globally to over 40 cities, including major venues like Madison Square Garden, capitalizing on strong nostalgia demand.
  • Summary: Hilary Duff announced the ‘Lucky Me World Tour,’ expanding from initial modest venues to include international stops in the UK, Australia, and more. The demand is fueled by nostalgia for her work, particularly as the original Disney Channel star preceding figures like Hannah Montana. The setlists are expected to heavily feature older songs, exciting fans who grew up with her music.
Jill Zarin Out of RHONY Reboot
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  • Key Takeaway: Jill Zarin was removed from the ‘Real Housewives of New York’ reboot after making ‘ignorant’ and ‘racist’ comments about the Super Bowl halftime show, with Dorinda Medley taking her place.
  • Summary: Jill Zarin was dropped from the E! reboot following controversial public comments she made about the Super Bowl halftime show, which also included an insult directed at Lady Gaga. Producers stated they remain committed to delivering the series in line with company standards and values. Dorinda Medley was already in talks to join the cast, making her replacement for Zarin seamless.
Pepsi Zero Sugar Taste Test
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  • Key Takeaway: Blind taste tests, including one conducted by the hosts, repeatedly show that Pepsi Zero Sugar is preferred over Coca-Cola Zero Sugar by a significant margin.
  • Summary: The Pepsi Paradox suggests that when labels are removed, consumers prefer the taste of Pepsi; 66% of participants in the 2025 Pepsi Challenge revival agreed Pepsi Zero Sugar tastes better than Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. The hosts confirmed their personal preference for Pepsi Zero Sugar in their own blind test conducted on Monday. Pepsi won taste tests in 100% of markets where the challenge was conducted, including Atlanta.
Interview with Ken Eurich
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  • Key Takeaway: Internet personality Kennedy Eurich admitted she avoids giving advice on serious personal matters like family disputes or relationship cheating due to her own lack of expertise and tendency to advise breakups.
  • Summary: Kennedy Eurich, joining the podcast, stated she is hesitant to offer advice on complex issues like family wills or infidelity, preferring to direct people to legal counsel or admitting her own bias as a ‘man hater.’ She also noted that people in Austin are highly protective of local recommendations, especially for barbecue and tacos, making her reluctant to share her own simple dining preferences. She mentioned having attended Camp Woodward and practicing flips into a foam pit, aspiring to be a snowboarder like Shaun White.
Disdain for Waiting in Lines
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  • Key Takeaway: Waiting in long lines for popular restaurants or events is viewed as an absurd waste of time that diminishes the overall experience.
  • Summary: The speakers express strong aversion to waiting hours for barbecue spots like Terry Black’s or for concert entry, viewing it as a ‘disease.’ The guest recounted arriving late to a Taylor Swift concert to avoid lines, accepting missing the start for immediate entry. This preference extends to avoiding lines at bars, as the risk of confrontation over a perceived power trip is not worth it.
Fan Line Culture Explained
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  • Key Takeaway: Dedicated music fans often self-organize into complex, numbered lines for floor access at major concerts, which venues sometimes refuse to validate.
  • Summary: The conversation revealed that fans often create their own lines for major tours, like Harry Styles at MSG, with designated leaders and numbering systems to maintain order. Venues like the Moody Center have sometimes refused to validate these fan-created lines, leading to conflict. Breaking the established fan line structure results in immediate chaos among the waiting attendees.
Austin Restaurant Wait Times
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  • Key Takeaway: Waiting two hours for a highly-rated Austin restaurant, Mattel Rancho, was deemed not worthwhile when the food quality was mediocre.
  • Summary: The guest recounted a birthday dinner experience where the group waited two hours to be seated at a famous Austin spot, only to find the food disappointing. She asserted that her ‘vibe’ is better maintained at home rather than enduring uncomfortable, crowded waits. She prefers meeting friends only when the table is ready, prioritizing comfort over hype.
Origin of Social Media Posting
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  • Key Takeaway: Ken Eurich began posting short-form content during COVID out of boredom, initially failing with dance/lip-sync videos before finding success by showcasing her personality.
  • Summary: Having always been told by peers to share her stories, the guest started posting during the pandemic when TikTok was still focused on dances. Her initial attempts at lip-syncs garnered no attention, leading her to realize her personality and talking points were her actual appeal. This shift allowed her content to gain traction, moving from a personal diary to a public platform.
Airing Out Relationship Issues
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  • Key Takeaway: Ken Eurich explicitly warns all boyfriends that if they betray her, especially if they were publicly featured, she will ‘air them out’ with screenshots.
  • Summary: The guest maintains a strict policy of public accountability for partners who treat her poorly, contrasting with those who claim ‘mutual’ breakups. She admits this warning scares men, but some still test her limits, leading to public exposure. She refuses to be blamed by haters if she stops posting about a partner, asserting the man’s infidelity was the cause.
Meeting and Dynamics with Boyfriend
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  • Key Takeaway: Ken Eurich initially disliked her current boyfriend due to his good looks and health-conscious nature, but they bonded over shared humor and passion.
  • Summary: The guest admitted she usually prefers men who are ‘a little bit ugly’ and was initially put off by her boyfriend’s good looks and health focus, which clashed with her love for food. They overcame initial friction by realizing their similar senses of humor, leading to a relationship where they are each other’s best friends. She feels she has allowed him to be more open and less guarded than in past relationships.
Separating Online Persona from Reality
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  • Key Takeaway: Therapy helped Ken Eurich separate her online ‘art’ from her personal self by applying the concept of separating the ‘influence from the influencer.’
  • Summary: The guest used to obsessively read comments, but now separates her content, especially since her therapist advised her to divide the ‘art from the artist.’ She notes that her on-camera energy, which is often sassy or a ‘bit,’ is much more intense than her everyday, calmer self. Her boyfriend noted that he found her deeper and more intelligent than her high-energy online persona suggested.
Dating Scene in Austin
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  • Key Takeaway: The dating scene in Austin is perceived as extremely small and interconnected, leading to uncomfortable encounters involving ex-partners and acquaintances.
  • Summary: The guest recounted an incident at a local event where she ran into an ex-boyfriend, only for a friend’s acquaintance to reveal she had also slept with him. This confirmed her feeling that Austin is too small, where people seem to collect information about others. She expressed a strong desire to leave the city due to these constant, overlapping social circles.
New York Fashion Week Activities
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  • Key Takeaway: Ken Eurich limits her New York Fashion Week appearances to essential events, preferring to retreat to her hotel room, and worries more about hair/makeup choices than the outfits provided by brands.
  • Summary: The guest prefers short trips to events, quickly completing necessary photo opportunities before returning to her hotel room due to being anti-social. She mentioned taking acting classes as a new hobby to fill her time when not working. She noted that stylists often select runway looks that are too similar to fast fashion, but she worries more about creative freedom given to hair and makeup artists.
Ken Eurich Acting Classes
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  • Key Takeaway: Ken Eurich is struggling with the acting instruction to walk to the character rather than relating to them.
  • Summary: Ken Eurich started taking acting classes and is finding it difficult to stop relating to every character she reads in scripts. Her coach advised that it is better to walk toward the character rather than letting the character walk to her. She contrasts this with actors who claim they are nothing like their roles, which she finds challenging to emulate.
Online Presence in Acting
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  • Key Takeaway: Ken Eurich believes many actors pretend not to be chronically online, unlike herself.
  • Summary: Ken Eurich notes that many actors claim ignorance about TikTok trends or the internet during interviews, suggesting they are not online. She worries about being the only one who is chronically online, contrasting this with the perceived image of actors reading books and drinking matcha. She cites Anna Kendrick as an example of an actor who seems aware of online culture.
Fashion Week Experiences
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  • Key Takeaway: Ken Eurich appreciates working with brands like Tory but does not want to dedicate herself to full-time fashion influencing.
  • Summary: Ken Eurich has attended several New York Fashion Weeks and values building organic relationships with brands she appreciates, like Tory since 2023. She respects fashion influencers who dedicate themselves fully but admits she is not dedicated enough to follow trends closely. She prefers dressing up when she likes an outfit rather than strictly adhering to what is ‘in’ or ‘out’.
Microsoft Copilot Ad Read
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  • Key Takeaway: Microsoft Copilot is advertised as an AI tool that summarizes emails, drafts reports, and builds presentations to help users reclaim time.
  • Summary: Microsoft Copilot is presented as a solution for overwhelming inboxes and demanding schedules by summarizing emails and drafting documents in Word and PowerPoint. The tool can also pull insights from Excel data, positioning the user as an organized office hero. Listeners are directed to microsoft.com/slash M365 Copilot to learn more.
Beat Ria & Fran Game Start
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  • Key Takeaway: The ‘Beat Ria & Fran’ game, number 207, begins with guests Lexi and Matt from Boston, using Rotten Tomatoes scores as the first challenge.
  • Summary: Game number 207 of ‘Beat Ria & Fran’ features married couple Lexi and Matt from Boston competing against Ria and Fran. The game consists of 15 questions where points are awarded for correct answers, with steal opportunities for wrong answers. The first tie-breaker involved guessing the Rotten Tomatoes critic score for the movie 27 Dresses.
Rotten Tomatoes Score Guesses
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  • Key Takeaway: The Rotten Tomatoes scores for 27 Dresses and New Year’s Eve were surprisingly low, with New Year’s Eve scoring only 7%.
  • Summary: The initial guess for 27 Dresses led to a bonus question for New Year’s Eve after the first guess was too close to the actual score. The actual Rotten Tomatoes score for New Year’s Eve was revealed to be a very low 7%. The hosts noted that other holiday-themed movies like Valentine’s Day (17%) and Mother’s Day (8%) also score poorly with critics.
Trivia Round 1: Shrek & Aniston
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  • Key Takeaway: Ria and Fran correctly identified the opening song of Shrek as ‘All Star’ by Smash Mouth, and Lexi and Matt correctly named Jennifer Aniston based on her male co-stars.
  • Summary: Ria and Fran secured the first point by correctly naming ‘All Star’ by Smash Mouth as the opening song in Shrek. Lexi and Matt earned their point by identifying Jennifer Aniston as the actress who co-starred with Ben Stiller, Jim Carrey, Vince Vaughn, and Adam Sandler. The score became 1-1 after the first two questions.
Trivia Round 2: 2013 & Jennifer Ages
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  • Key Takeaway: Ria and Fran correctly identified 2013 as the year The Great Gatsby premiered alongside the Miley Cyrus VMA incident, and Lexi and Matt correctly ordered the four famous Jennifers by age.
  • Summary: Ria and Fran correctly answered that 2013 was the year The Great Gatsby premiered, coinciding with Miley Cyrus’s VMA performance. Lexi and Matt correctly ordered Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Garner, and Jennifer Hudson from oldest to youngest. The score reached 3-2 in favor of Ria and Fran.
Trivia Round 3: TV & Movie Deep Cuts
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  • Key Takeaway: The teams answered correctly about guest stars in Overcompensating and Johnny Drama’s show Viking Quest, but missed questions about Cars and Tell Me Lies.
  • Summary: Ria and Fran correctly identified Charli XCX as the singer guest-starring as herself in Overcompensating, and Lexi and Matt correctly named Viking Quest as Johnny Drama’s show on Entourage. Both teams missed the question regarding Lightning McQueen’s racing number (95) in Cars and the name of Steven’s sister (Sadie) in Tell Me Lies.
Trivia Round 4: YA & Batman Facts
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  • Key Takeaway: Both teams missed questions about the treat Conrad makes in The Summer I Turned Pretty (Dirt Bombs) and the name of the horse in Tangled (Maximus).
  • Summary: Ria and Fran missed the question about the treat Conrad makes for Belly’s birthday in The Summer I Turned Pretty, which was ‘Dirt Bombs.’ Lexi and Matt missed the name of the horse in Tangled, which is Maximus. Lexi and Matt then correctly identified the two actresses who played Rachel Dawes in the Batman films (Katie Holmes and Maggie Gyllenhaal), bringing the score to 4-3.
Trivia Round 5: Reality TV & Filmography
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  • Key Takeaway: Lexi and Matt won the game 5-3 after Ria and Fran missed a deep-cut question about Stephen Colletti’s workplace in Laguna Beach and the smoothie shop in Heated Rivalry.
  • Summary: Ria and Fran missed the question about Stephen Colletti’s surf shop in Laguna Beach (Laguna Surf and Sport). Lexi and Matt missed the name of the smoothie shop in Heated Rivalry (Straw and Berry). Lexi and Matt secured the win by correctly naming Focus and Suicide Squad as the two movies Will Smith and Margot Robbie starred in together.
Outro and Sponsor Reads
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  • Key Takeaway: Lexi and Matt won the game, and the episode concluded with a final jingle and sponsor reads for Microsoft Copilot and Chase Sapphire Reserve.
  • Summary: Following the game, Lexi and Matt celebrated their victory, and the hosts thanked the guests for playing. The episode closed with a jingle summarizing the hosts’ success and brand awareness. Sponsor reads promoted Microsoft Copilot for productivity and Chase Sapphire Reserve for luxury travel benefits, including a $500 edit credit.