Belmont Cameli & Sydney Sweeney Team Up, Taylor Swift Is Back + RHONY Thoughts w/ Justin Sylvester
September 25, 2026
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5 min readChicks in the Office: Belmont Cameli & Sydney Sweeney Team Up, Taylor Swift Is Back + RHONY Thoughts w/ Justin Sylvester
Justin Sylvester, a frequent guest and friend of the show, joined Ria and Fran for a wide-ranging conversation that moved through celebrity culture, reality TV strategy, the business of book-to-film adaptations, and the peculiar rituals of the ultra-wealthy. The throughline was less a single argument than a shared sensibility: a knowing, insider's eye for how fame, money, and media actually work behind the scenes.
The New York Housewives Shake-Up and What Makes Good Reality TV
The new season of Real Housewives of New York has arrived with a retooled cast, and Sylvester had strong opinions. He singled out a new cast member named Haley—described as "higher than Rihanna at the VMAs"—as essential chaos. "There's no joint happening, there's a blunt and a ball like before every takeoff," he said. "This bitch is on Jeff Bezos' rocket. She ties a kite. And I'm here for it." Another newcomer, Daisy, was praised for arriving with "first-on-the-call-sheet energy," including a connection to Martha Stewart that gave her immediate status.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:54) **Introducing Justin Sylvester** - Fran and Ria welcome their favorite repeat guest, Justin Sylvester, kicking off a loose, conversational episode.
- 2 (04:38) **Old Hollywood Clubbing Stories** - The group shares tales of celebrity club encounters, from Leonardo DiCaprio to Paris Hilton's 2008-era party scene.
- 3 (08:22) **Real Housewives of New York & New Cast** - The conversation shifts to the new season of RHONY, with Justin giving his hot takes on the fresh cast members.
- 4 (12:56) **Mormon Wives vs. Housewives Drama** - Fran and Justin debate the overwhelming online drama from *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* and how it spoils the show.
- 5 (16:12) **Kardashian Family Dynamics & Chloe's Struggles** - The group discusses the new *Kardashians* trailer, Chloe's celibacy, and her public heartbreak.
- 6 (20:11) **Melania Gorga Airport Video** - The hosts react to a viral video of Melania Gorga having a public outburst at the airport with her mother, Teresa.
- 7 (25:09) **Summer House & Travel Crews** - Justin fantasizes about joining *Summer House*, leading to a discussion about curated friend groups for vacations.
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Guests on this episode
Show Notes
FALL TOUR TICKETS > barstoolsports.com/events/justbetweenustour. Justin Sylvester joins us to catch up and talk all things pop culture! (00:00-8:48). RHONY new season + Mormon Wives thoughts (8:49-15:17). The Kardashians season 8 trailer (15:18–19:17). Milania Giudice sparks concern after posting video of herself yelling at mom Teresa & sister Gia (19:18-25:13). Justin Sylvester knows how to vacation (25:14-35:17). BBL logistics (35:18-44:50). Taylor Swift’s new music video with Dakota Johnson & Colin Farrell (44:51-48:50). Connor Storrie’s buzz cut (48:51-52:37). Belmont Cameli joins Sydney Sweeney in Hollow movie (52:38-1:00:43). Jean Smart joins The Family Stone sequel (1:00:44-1:05:22). Glee reboot is in the works (1:05:23-1:10:18). Beat Ria & Fran game 236 with Paige & Dylan (1:12:08-1:42:42). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.
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