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Is It a Crime to Like Taylor Swift’s Song Cleveland!? VMAs Recap + Tiffani Thiessen Interview

September 28, 2026

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The VMAs aired on CBS this year, delayed by an NFL game, and the hosts watched together. Snoop Dogg hosted a show that felt quick and sparse on actual awards. Madonna opened with a medley alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, then won Artist of the Year. Her acceptance speech was rambling and awkward — at one point she asked what video she had won for, and she openly shaded Sabrina Carpenter for not returning her calls. Sabrina’s recovery was smooth (“I swear my team responds”), but the whole segment left the hosts wondering why Madonna’s team made the night about her. “It’s almost like a shame ritual,” one host said. “She doesn’t have to be doing these things.”

Taylor Swift was the real centerpiece. Dakota Johnson introduced her to receive a newly invented “Artist of the Director” award — a made-up honor that an MTV executive later confirmed was an external idea, not the network’s. Swift used the moment to premiere the music video for “Patient Zero,” a dark, spooky short film in which she plays a ghost haunting Colin Farrell after he poisons her. The video features a stacked cast: Cara Delevingne, Matthew Savoie and his wife, and a cameo from Miles Teller. The hosts praised the cinematography (shot by Chivo, whom Travis Kelce name-dropped on New Heights) and the twist ending. “She always crushes these,” they said. “It makes you think, damn, I wonder if she went throug

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  • 1 (00:00) **Show Open & Housekeeping** - Episode kicks off with Ria absent for her big move; Gia fills in. The hosts announce a schedule change for Wednesday episodes to include a same-day Dancing With the Stars recap.
  • 2 (07:00) **Olivia Rodrigo Kicks Off Her Tour** - The hosts discuss Olivia Rodrigo starting her Guts world tour in Hartford, Connecticut, and their desire to see the show.
  • 3 (13:20) **Harry Styles MSG Shows Recap** - Rian and Gia share their experiences attending Harry Styles’ concerts at Madison Square Garden, including his stage banter and fan interactions.
  • 4 (19:00) **Harry Styles’ Performance & Stage Setup** - The hosts analyze the concert’s energy, the DJ set, and the crowd culture, comparing it to jam band shows.
  • 5 (27:26) **Harry Styles’ Future & New Music Tease** - The hosts speculate on Harry’s plans after the residency, suspecting he wants a break to start a family, and discuss a potential tour announcement from another artist.
  • 6 (30:26) **VMAs Recap: Madonna’s Opening & Awards** - The hosts dive into the VMAs, critiquing Madonna’s performance and her awkward acceptance speeches, while noting the show’s overall low budget feel.
  • 7 (36:14) **VMAs Recap: Taylor Swift’s Big Night** - Taylor Swift won a newly created "Artist of the Year" award and premiered the music video for "Patient Zero," which the hosts analyze in detail.

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FALL TOUR TICKETS > barstoolsports.com/events/justbetweenustour. Gia joins the show! (00:00-12:24). Harry Styles MSG concert review (12:25-30:07). VMAs recap (32:26-1:00:36). Taylor Swift releases The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore (1:00:37-1:20:36). Sabrina Carpenter & Margaret Qualley join Tom Holland in Fred Astaire biopic (1:20:37-1:25:54). Weekly Watch Report: The Love Hypothesis, Lanterns, Primetime + more! (1:26:42-1:57:14). Interview with Tiffani Thiessen - talking her new show Coven Academy, Saved by the Bell, Beverly Hills, 90210 + more! (1:58:10-2:26:29). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.


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