DWTS Week 6 Deep Dive: WE’RE SOBBING + Connie Britton & Sam Nivola Interview
October 21, 2026
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5 min read“We’re having a baby.” That reveal, mid-dance on Dancing with the Stars dedication night, sent the hosts of Chicks in the Office into full sobbing mode. The episode is anchored by a deep dive into that emotional episode of DWTS, but it also covers a wide range of pop culture news, from Super Bowl halftime show rumors to celebrity dating gossip, and ends with an interview with actors Connie Britton and Sam Nivola about their new Hulu series, Phony.
Dedication Night on Dancing with the Stars
The hosts, Rhea and Fran, recap DWTS Week 6, which was "dedication night," a tradition where contestants dance in honor of someone important in their lives. No one was eliminated, which allowed the show to focus entirely on emotional storytelling. The hosts were deeply moved, calling it a "beautiful, beautiful evening" that left them in tears from start to finish.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:06) **Show Opening & Personal Updates** - Rhea and Fran open the episode with a sponsored Amazon Prime segment, then share personal stories about walks in New York City, their dogs, and a scary encounter with raccoons in Central Park after dark.
- 2 (07:14) **Programming Notes & Tour Announcement** - The hosts explain changes to the podcast schedule, including Zoom-based Dancing with the Stars recaps for quicker turnaround, and ask listeners to be patient during their upcoming tour.
- 3 (10:40) **Jalen Hurts Health Scare** - Rhea expresses concern and frustration over the handling of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clot situation, calling it terrifying and potentially career-altering.
- 4 (14:19) **Drew Barrymore Show Appearance** - The hosts share their excitement about appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show for the "Drew's News" segment, airing Friday, and recount their fun experience at the studio.
- 5 (19:37) **Topic Preview & DraftKings Ad** - Rhea and Fran preview the episode's topics: Jay-Z potentially headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein casually dating, and Sammy and Tyreek from Love Island having a baby, followed by a DraftKings ad.
- 6 (21:37) **Dancing with the Stars Dedication Night: Opening & Guest Judge** - The hosts begin their DWTS recap, expressing how emotional the night was and praising guest judge Kim Johnson, whom they want as a permanent fixture on the panel.
- 7 (25:04) **DWTS: Ezra & Daniella, Tatiana & Alfonso, and Mora** - The hosts review the first three dances of the night, highlighting emotional tributes and standout moments.
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Show Notes
FALL TOUR TICKETS > barstoolsports.com/events/justbetweenustour. Intro! (00:00-19:22). Dancing with the Stars week 6 deep dive (20:03-54:01). Jay-Z reportedly picks Jay-Z for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime performance (55:51-1:13:31). Jennifer Lopez & Brett Goldstein are “casually” dating (1:13:32-1:23:16). Love Island’s Samie Elishi & Tyrique Hyde expecting baby together (1:23:17-1:28:16). PopCorner voicemails: Miley Cyrus LA concert backlash (1:29:14-1:37:00). Should people over a certain age have to retake driving test? (1:37:01-1:42:13). Who let Abby Lee Miller start a new show? (1:42:14-1:45:50). Interview with Connie Britton & Sam Nivola - talking their new show Phony, both working on The White Lotus, Friday Night Lights + much more! (1:48:14-2:16:56). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.
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