Just Trish Podcast – Episode Summary

Date: December 23, 2025

Host: Trisha Paytas

Co-host: Oscar Gracey

Key guests: Moses (recurring presence)

MAIN THEME & PURPOSE

This final episode of 2025 on Just Trish is a year-end, holiday-themed wrap-up. Trisha and Oscar reflect on podcast milestones, discuss standout pop culture events, debate trending headlines, and hand out their trademark “Trishy Awards” for superlatives of the year. Mixing brutally honest and hilariously unfiltered takes, the crew also dishes on influencer controversies, celebrity gossip, and listener-favorite traditions—all infused with their signature candid and comedic banter.

SECTIONS & DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTS

1. Holiday & Podcast Milestones

• Podcast Longevity: The team celebrates (03:00–04:00) "three Christmases" of the Just Trish podcast. Trisha jokes about rounding up their podcast age:

  "Wouldn't we say three years together because you had three Christmases, so can't we say three years?" – Trisha (02:13)

• Holiday Traditions: Discuss building (and failing at) gingerbread houses (04:05) and streaming their Christmas activities in inflatable costumes for Patreon.
• Favorite Christmas Songs: They do a round-robin karaoke of “Winter Wonderland” (06:18–07:25) with the whole team attempting harmonies.

2. Reflections & Manifesting (12:00–14:00)

• Unpaid Dues: Oscar recalls working as an unpaid intern (“illegal now…”) and how hustle paid off.

  "If you really want something, you should, you know, put in that work… sometimes you have to do the work for free if you’re trying to, like, manifest." – Trisha (12:04)

• Manifesting Partnerships: Trisha jokes about her “unpaid skims sponsorship,” spending “thousands a month.”

3. Pop Culture Deep Dives

Disney Live Action Casting Speculation (17:32–26:58; 42:40–43:01)

• Extensive, playful dissection of rumored “Tangled” and “Moana” casting, nepo babies (Milo Manheim), and their opinions on live-action adaptions.
• Debate if Milo Manheim is overrated or under-credited, and excitement for new young breakout talents.
• Reflection on “Little Mermaid” and “Snow White” live actions—them loving some, and accusing critics of racism when needed:

  “No, Little Mermaid was actually very good, I think people were just racist.” – Oscar (27:01)

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s 2026 Takeover (28:50–32:40)

• Oscar predicts Zendaya and Pattinson’s “three movies together” will define next year.
• Banter about red carpet treatment as non-mainstream celebs (Trisha feels she’s visible but doesn’t get “the flashes”).

TikTok Awards & Platform Culture (38:39–48:04)

• Nostalgia and critique for this year’s Inaugural TikTok Awards:

  "How was I not invited? Like I’m not even trying to be any type of way and like honestly, I probably would have gone…" – Trisha (48:06)

• They detail winners (Keith Lee, Bretman Rock), express surprise at being left off the guest list, and ponder if certain influencers simply “get the invite everywhere.”

Influencer Tipping Scandal (103:31–112:28)

• Viral backlash: Evelyn Ortiz leaves a $5 tip on a $250 restaurant bill while livestreaming. Discussion of influencer responsibility, performative generosity, and the importance of tipping well.
• Wendy responds diplomatically, but Oscar and Trisha push for public accountability and reparations.

4. Year in Review: Internet & Streaming Culture

• TikTok’s “Ban” Memory Lane (39:35–41:12): Reminiscing about the brief TikTok outage and how dependent they are on it for news.
• Mainstream news is “all but invisible” compared to TikTok’s influence.
• Wild pop culture moments:
  • Cancelled podcast drama (Trisha: "That probably was big because I feel..." (50:44))
  • “Escape the Night” drama (51:33)
  • Government- and MrBeast-sponsored “Patriot Games” riffed as real-life Hunger Games (52:38–54:09)

5. Hot Topics & Current Events (59:15+)

• Bowen Yang exits SNL with little notice; speculation on new SNL cast members, lamenting loss of his pop culture fluency (59:27–62:38).

• Bebe Rexha Starts Dating Quest:

  “Rexers, you have a mission, find me a baby daddy...” (62:41). The eccentric list sparks debate about influencer dating pools, and Oscar posits a vet is “everyone’s dream.”

• Coldplay Jumbotron Cheating Scandal (90:00–95:14):

  • Woman at the center finally grants NYT interview; discuss balancing public accountability and excessive shaming.
  • Takeaway: Owning mistakes and moving on is critical.

6. Trishy Awards & Superlatives (112:41–133:46)

Categories Discussed:

• Oh That’s Not (the “Nope” Pop Culture Moment):

  • Oscar: “Katy Perry Gill King in Space”
  • Trisha: “Raven supporting Colleen Ballinger”
  • Moses: “Benson Boon flipping” (running joke)

• Favorite Moses Mentality (116:02):

  • Oscar: “I’m taller” [comparing heights];

    "I'm just trying to give her perspective. He's not that tall." – Moses (116:45)

• Favorite Viral Sound:

  • "Jet To Holiday", AI country song, AI baby TikToks (“Put me back inside!”).

• Hate to Love / Guilty Pleasure:

  • Oscar: “My Labubu phase” (toy collection obsession).
  • Trisha: Over-consumption/shopping for shopping's sake, vowing to reduce in 2026.

• Favorite Trishy Moment:

  • Oscar: "Giving birth to the Pope" (refers to a viral baby name meme).
  • Moses: "Is that a crocodile?" (animal handling segment).
  • Trisha: Singing with Rachel Zegler on Broadway.

• Oscar “Oscar” Moment:

  • Oscar: “Don’t compete where you don’t compare.” (mantra for the haters, and for self-worth).

• 2026 Resolutions & Mottos (129:19–132:40):

  • Trisha: Shop less, financial/earth consciousness.
  • Oscar: Say yes to more “outings,” be more organized, read more.
  • Moses: “Do more cooking videos”; “Shed everything, start fresh—if anything from the past appears, say ‘go away, old lady!’” (Year of the Snake energy)

MEMORABLE QUOTES & TIMESTAMPS

• On Manifesting Unpaid Sponsorships:

  "Sometimes you have to do the work for free if you’re trying to, like, manifest." – Trisha (12:04)

• On Social Media Awards:

  “How was I not invited? Like I'm not even trying to be any type of way and like honestly, I probably would have gone…” – Trisha (48:06)

• On Critical Reviews:

  “She [Lady Gaga] said, you can see 100 people in the room… But Trisha, for you it's: there could be 100 comments and one negative and that's the one you take.” – Oscar (09:11–09:15)

• On Bebe Rexha’s Dating Pool:

  "Someone who has a good personality, good morals, and is smart and driven. Send me options." – Oscar reading Bebe's list (63:08)

• On Resolutions:

  "Save the whales and save the money." – Trisha (129:50)

NOTABLE MOMENTS

• Singing “Winter Wonderland” together (06:49–07:25)
• Discussion of red-carpet rejection and visibility (29:24–30:43)
• Riffing on “Patriot Games” as fake Hunger Games (52:33–53:56)
• Arguments over influencer tipping culture (103:45–107:49)
• Run-down of the year’s internet drama and which headlines mattered (50:44, throughout)
• Trishy Awards Ceremony (112:41–133:46): playfully competitive, with call-outs and self-effacing humor.

OVERALL TONE & TAKEAWAY

Equal parts irreverent, introspective, and pop-savvy: Trisha and Oscar offer a mix of inside Hollywood insight and fast-paced, ultra-online humor. They invite listeners to laugh at the year’s absurdities, acknowledge personal growth, and (perhaps) tip their servers extra this holiday. The vibe is honest and affectionate, never afraid to air grievances or address scandal, but always circling back to self-acceptance, redemption, and New Year’s optimism.

For those who missed it: This episode is the ultimate 2025 pop culture and internet recap delivered with Trisha’s signature chaotic energy and Oscar’s sharp industry wit. From TikTok drama to red carpet snubs, Disney debates, and influencer mishaps, it’s a binge-worthy send-off to the year—ending on resolutions for a slightly better (and maybe a little more organized) 2026.