Chicks in the Office

Taylor Swift Is a Genius, DWTS Con + Obsessed With the Winter Olympics

February 11, 2026

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  • The hosts are currently obsessed with watching the Winter Olympics, noting the camaraderie it creates and the drama of catching live athletic mishaps. 
  • The *Dancing with the Stars* team announced DWTS Con 2026, taking place in Palm Springs, California, featuring a large roster of pros and judges, which generated mixed reactions regarding logistics. 
  • Nick Jonas's new album, *Sunday Best*, is highly praised by the host who listened, particularly for its blend of R&B, gospel, and soul, and the personal nature of the lyrics written since his marriage and fatherhood. 
  • The hosts engaged in an extended, impromptu game of guessing celebrities' middle names, revealing Leonardo DiCaprio's middle name is Wilhelm and Brad Pitt's is William Bradley. 
  • The hosts debated the fairness of artists selling concert tickets before releasing the corresponding album, noting that high ticket prices make this practice a significant financial commitment for fans. 
  • The PopCorner segment addressed rumors of a past relationship between Harry Styles and Olivia Dean, the backlash Tate McRae received for supporting Team USA in the Winter Olympics commercials while being Canadian, and the bizarre nature of celebrity engagements being broken off but the couple remaining together. 

Segments

Winter Olympics Fan Excitement
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  • Key Takeaway: The Winter Olympics viewing experience fosters a sense of camaraderie, often leading people to keep the games on in their offices or homes throughout the day.
  • Summary: The hosts are fully engaged in watching the Winter Olympics, noting the convenience of having events on during the day due to the time difference with Italy. They observe that watching the games creates a shared experience among viewers, whether in an office setting or at home. The thrill of live competition includes the drama of witnessing favorite athletes make mistakes or achieve success.
DWTS Con Announcement Details
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  • Key Takeaway: Dancing with the Stars announced DWTS Con 2026, scheduled for July 31st to August 2nd in Palm Springs, California, featuring numerous pros and judges.
  • Summary: The convention will include live dances, game shows, live panels, and interactive experiences, with a long list of confirmed attendees including pros like Val, Sasha, and Jenna, and judges like Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. The announcement generated some backlash from fans concerned about the difficulty of attending due to the West Coast location. The hosts, having experience hosting their own conventions, expressed interest in hosting a panel at the event.
Taylor Swift Opalite Music Video Review
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  • Key Takeaway: Taylor Swift’s music video for “Opalite” is a highly praised, 90s-inspired concept featuring guests from her appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
  • Summary: The video’s release strategy was noted as a transparent move to maximize Billboard YouTube charting metrics by initially withholding it from YouTube. The concept cleverly incorporated Graham Norton and the celebrity guests from that show, including Cillian Murphy and Donald Gleason, who fully committed to the fun concept. The hosts enjoyed the video’s lighthearted vibe, which matched the song’s tone, and appreciated the inclusion of a song recorded when Nick Jonas was 17 on his deluxe album.
Nick Jonas Sunday Best Album Review
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  • Key Takeaway: Nick Jonas’s album Sunday Best is considered some of his best solo work, showcasing a mature blend of R&B, gospel, and pop, with deeply personal lyrics about his family.
  • Summary: The album is characterized by big, gospel-influenced moments where Nick truly shines, leading one host to declare it his ‘bread and butter’ genre. The lyrics are noted as being more personal and less lustful than past work, reflecting his life as a married father to a daughter. The deluxe version includes the fan-favorite track “London Foolishly,” which he wrote at age 17, and a collaboration with his brothers called “The Greatest.”
Guessing Celebrity Middle Names
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  • Key Takeaway: Leonardo DiCaprio’s middle name is Wilhelm, and Brad Pitt’s full legal name is William Bradley Pitt.
  • Summary: The hosts determined Leonardo DiCaprio’s middle name is Wilhelm, which they felt did not match his first name. They discovered Brad Pitt’s full name is William Bradley Pitt, leading to the observation that celebrities often change their names for better public appeal. The segment introduced the idea of a recurring game centered on guessing celebrities’ middle names.
Bradley Cooper Middle Name Hunt
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  • Key Takeaway: Bradley Cooper’s middle name is Charles, which is also the name of a famous river in Massachusetts.
  • Summary: The hosts attempted to guess Bradley Cooper’s middle name, eventually deducing it was Charles based on clues involving a river in a major East Coast city (Massachusetts). They debated whether ‘Charles’ is one or two syllables, concluding it is one syllable. The segment highlighted the difficulty of recalling geographical facts under pressure.
Denzel Washington Middle Name Guess
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  • Key Takeaway: Denzel Washington’s middle name is Hayes (H-A-Y-E-S), a name the hosts found to flow well.
  • Summary: After a brief sponsor break, the hosts guessed Denzel Washington’s middle name, settling on Hayes. They noted that middle names often go unmentioned but are appreciated when they create a good flow with the first and last names. The discussion touched upon celebrities like Dakota and Elle Fanning who use their middle names as their primary first names for better pop appeal.
George Clooney Middle Name Challenge
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  • Key Takeaway: Timothy Chalamet’s middle name is Hal, derived from the movie title ‘Shallow Hal’.
  • Summary: The attempt to guess George Clooney’s middle name stalled, leading the hosts to pivot to Timothy Chalamet. After receiving clues (H as the first letter, three letters total, related to a famous movie), they correctly identified his middle name as Hal. The hosts joked that awards announcements should require the full government name, including the middle name.
Harry Styles/Olivia Dean Dating Rumors
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  • Key Takeaway: Harry Styles and Olivia Dean were previously spotted together, including making out at Glastonbury, confirming a past ‘situationship’ before the recent Grammy appearance.
  • Summary: A listener inquired about dating rumors between Harry Styles and Olivia Dean, which the hosts confirmed were known within the One Direction fandom, describing it as a ‘situationship.’ They recalled photos of the two making out at Glastonbury and being seen at an In-N-Out. Harry Styles’ middle name was confirmed as Edward, and Olivia Dean’s as Lauren.
Tour Ticket Sales Before Album Release
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  • Key Takeaway: Fans are hesitant to purchase expensive concert tickets before hearing an artist’s new album, though some artists like Harry Styles benefit from pre-existing performance faith.
  • Summary: A caller expressed frustration over artists selling tour tickets before the album drops, citing the high cost as a reason to wait for a quality review. The hosts acknowledged this fairness, though one host bought Harry Styles tickets based on the perfect alignment of location and timing, noting that seeing an artist perform live can change one’s opinion of new music. John Mayer’s transparency about which hits he will or won’t play on tour was praised as smart.
Tate McRae Olympics Backlash
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  • Key Takeaway: Tate McRae faced backlash from some Canadians for promoting Team USA in Olympics commercials, which was likely influenced by her relationship with American hockey player Jack Hughes.
  • Summary: The hosts discussed the controversy surrounding Canadian singer Tate McRae promoting Team USA during the Winter Olympics coverage, noting that she later clarified her support for Canada on her story. The situation is complicated by her dating American hockey player Jack Hughes, who plays for Team USA. The hosts concluded that while it’s an interesting choice, people often take national sports allegiances very seriously.
Southern Charm Engagement Drama
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts found the story of Southern Charm’s Olivia Flowers breaking off her engagement but remaining with her fiancé bizarre, suggesting that calling off a wedding implies a fundamental relationship issue.
  • Summary: A listener asked if the hosts could remain with a partner after calling off a wedding, and if they would accept $50,000 to get engaged. The hosts strongly stated they would not accept money for an engagement and found the idea of breaking off a wedding but continuing to date illogical. They argued that calling off a wedding signals a major problem, and continuing the relationship without the commitment is strange.