Just Trish Ep 236 – December 16, 2025
Podcast: Just Trish
Host: Trisha Paytas
Co-host: Oscar Gracey
Guest/Contributor: Moses (Trisha’s husband)
Episode Overview
This vibrant episode of Just Trish is a whirlwind late-night catch-up just before the holiday break. Trisha, joined by her husband Moses and co-host Oscar, delivers her signature hot takes on viral headlines, internet drama, and celebrity gossip. The crew covers everything from canceled cruises and viral TikToks, to postpartum controversies, meet-and-greet mishaps, and LGBTQ+ representation on TV. With their typically unfiltered humor and realness, they also reflect on body image, family dynamics, and the ever-evolving spectacle of pop culture.
Key Segments & Discussion Highlights
1. Holiday Updates & "Trishmas" Tour Life
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[00:42–04:48] Trisha returns from her Trishmas live show tour, sharing travel chaos and gratitude to fans.
- Notable Quote:
- “[Trishmas] has been so great and so wonderful and so many of you have showed up to so many shows... I love Canada. I love Canada.” (03:12–03:28)
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[04:51–06:13] Preparation for a big secret project, balancing work and family, and excitement for upcoming break.
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[06:13–07:09] Spotify “Optimist Award” and Domino’s sponsorship story.
- “Thank you. Trisha Paytas, the Eternal Opinion Optimist award... It’s nice to be acknowledged” (06:52)
2. Hot Topics: Jay Shetty "Postpartum & Cheating" Controversy
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[09:26–14:42] The hosts break down viral clips of Jay Shetty discussing how some men cheat postpartum due to feeling “unloved” or “forgotten” after childbirth.
- Jay Shetty Clip [10:55]:
- “Most men feel after their partner gives birth that they feel unloved, they feel like a second priority, and they feel unthought about. And that's also why... more men are likely to cheat at that time.”
- Trisha’s Response:
- “Men cheat because they're no longer a priority. Like, once the baby's born, they're not the priority, and they lack attention... But also, sometimes a man is still a man, where their takes are—it’s just a weird thing to even acknowledge.” (11:21, 13:40)
- Jay Shetty Clip [10:55]:
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Discussion on how postpartum affects both parents differently, double standards, and the societal expectations of couples after childbirth.
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Moses:
- Urges men to “not be ready that your partner is going to go through a lot. You don’t need to seek attention at that point, you need to give the attention, you need to care, you need to be present.” (16:24–16:52)
3. Celebrity Splits & Reality TV: "Love Is Blind" Divorce & Gendered Parenting Roles
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[18:00–22:02] The discussion shifts to the divorce of Alexa and Brennan from Love is Blind, details about the end of their relationship, and further discussion about the challenges of parenting in the public eye.
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Trisha points out that divorced mothers often bear the brunt of parenting post-breakup:
- “Then the dads could just go be part time dads… the moms seem to also take on most of the work.” (22:02)
4. Waymo Self-Driving Car Drama & Meet-and-Greet Stories
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[23:18–25:33] Oscar and Trisha discuss viral/internet stories, including comedian Esther Povitsky’s Waymo (self-driving car) accident and a story about someone discovering a man in the trunk of a Waymo.
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Reflections on always checking the back seat, childhood safety talks, and inspiration from Sunday School anecdotes. (25:01–25:33)
5. Cat’s Eye Concert Recap (Oscar’s big moment!)
- [26:04–39:12] Oscar recounts going to two nights of the viral Cat’s Eye girl group concerts, his photo-op experiences, and fan interactions.
- Oscar: “I wore my Trisha shirt and walked in and the girls are so sweet... it was such a hit.” (29:47–30:06)
- Meet-and-greet logistics: “It’s literally a photo op. They’re on little stools… 12 people in one photo. It’s a little diabolical.” (28:28)
- Pop culture crossover: Oscar wears “I’m canceled again” tee to photo op, the group clocking returning fans, and strategizing group photo placement.
- Memorable quote: “I want to see the picture. I'm at peace with the FaceTune—I'm going to look gorgeous. If you're right behind her, I'm going to crop it. It’s my Instagram.” (34:27–34:56)
6. The Cancelation of the Trish Cruise & JoJo Siwa’s Cruise Announcement
- [43:42–51:26] The much-discussed “Trish Cruise” is likely canceled, replaced by a JoJo Siwa-hosted event with Royal Caribbean.
- Trisha: “Not me being in competition with a 22-year-old, but because I think me and JoJo are relatively similar, I was just like, nooo.” (45:15)
- Breakdown of VIP cruise pricing and activities, family-friendly marketing, and speculation about cruise law (poop cruise tangent).
7. White Lotus Casting Rumors & Trisha’s Acting News
- [51:48–54:13] Trisha and Oscar speculate on White Lotus season four casting, mention Helena Bonham Carter rumors, and Trisha teases her own roles:
- “I am in my acting era and I have a big scene tomorrow... I had a lot of improv in my seat. You know me with improv—I'm not good at improv, but I had to do a lot of it.” (71:11–71:18)
8. Heated Rivalry, Representation & Gay Twitter Drama
- [56:07–65:52] Recap of the Heated Rivalry queer TV show controversy—Jordan Firstman gets heat for critiquing its depiction of gay intimacy.
- Discussion of “frauding” and visibility of LGBTQ+ relationships in media.
- Oscar: “At the end of the day, any show that's successful that's centered around queerness is like, oh, win at the end of the day, you know?” (65:33)
9. Current Pop Culture: Euphoria, Timothée Chalamet, & the “Best Performance” Debate
- [67:38–77:40] Euphoria Season 3 teaser reactions, Jacob Elordi’s “is it good??” nerves, and Trisha’s on-set improv stories.
- [74:09–76:17] Debate on Timothée Chalamet’s “athlete” mentality about acting, self-hyping, and whether art can be ‘the best’ or is always subjective.
- Oscar on Chalamet: "He said, this is probably my best performance, you know, and it’s been seven or eight years that I feel like I’ve been handing in really, really committed, top-of-the-line performances… I don’t want people to take it for granted.”
10. Body Image, GLP-1s, and Representation
- [106:00–116:28] Deep dive on the Kamora Lee Simmons family reality show—problematic “you look healthy” comments, eating disorder triggers, generational body image patterns, and the line between supportive and damaging family remarks.
- Key Moment: The group denounces body commentary culture: “Just that—don’t comment on people’s [bodies].” (113:20–113:22)
- *Oscar recounts the scarcity of body-positive mainstream media, but spotlights Taylor Swift’s tour documentary for featuring a plus-size backup dancer.
- Trisha: “As someone who never got auditions ever, like it was just, like, never a thing… I love now that they’re doing this... In fact, we’re probably the majority of people who eat pizza.” (115:53–116:22)
- Conversation on GLP-1 drugs, weight loss, and the intrusive commentary people face about body size and dieting. (117:41–124:50)
- Notable Quote:
- “We just need to not comment on anyone’s bodies… You can think it, share it with your spouse… I never once told him, ‘oh my God, she’s so skinny’...” (118:53, 119:23)
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11. Generational Shifts, Pop Culture, & Fandoms
- [96:38–100:41] Talk about concert-going habits of Gen Z, nostalgia for pop shows as a kid, and the unique energy fans bring to modern meet and greets—Trisha’s story of a young fan dressed as Uncle Baby Billy.
12. Wrap-Up & Reflections
- [122:25–125:45] Episode winds down with discussion of body image, supportive parenting, and the challenges of being public figures during “skinny’s back” era.
- Sign-off:
- “Well, you guys, it’s the holidays. Enjoy your life. Life is too short to be on GLP-1s. Although it could be short if you’re not on GLP-1s. So whatever works for you. Talk to your doctor, not us. You guys will see you in the next one.” (125:09–125:45)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On body image commentary:
- “Just that—don’t comment on people’s [bodies].” – Trisha (113:20)
- On pop culture cycles:
- “The pendulum is crazy… Everyone is just skinny now. It’s okay. We’re still here.” – Oscar (116:37, 122:04)
- On queer TV drama:
- “At the end of the day, love more queerness. Like, I feel like we’re in an age where… LGBT representation in scripted shows is kind of getting smaller. So… any show that’s successful, that’s like, centered around queerness, is like, oh, win at the end of the day, you know?” – Oscar (65:33)
- On supportive partners in parenthood:
- “If you’re cheating on your wife right after she just gave life to your child… that is crazy.” – Trisha (17:18)
- On Jay Shetty’s viral clip:
- “Men cheat because they’re no longer a priority. Like, once the baby’s born, they’re not the priority and they lack attention… But also, sometimes a man is still a man: their takes are—it's just a weird thing to even acknowledge.” – Trisha (11:21, 13:40)
- On authenticity in performance:
- “He said, ‘this is probably my best performance … so people don’t take it for granted’.” – Oscar on Timothée Chalamet (75:38)
Episode Flow & Tone
The episode is typical Just Trish: casual, honest, freewheeling, and filled with hot takes, laughter, minor tangent spirals, and personal anecdotes. The late-night taping adds a punchy, slightly loopy energy. The conversation swings between celebrity culture, social issues, and their own lives—with a strong undercurrent of championing authenticity and calling out toxic or outdated norms.
Useful Timestamps for Key Topics
- Jay Shetty Cheating Postpartum Controversy: [09:34–14:42]
- Love Is Blind Divorce Discussion: [18:00–22:02]
- Oscar’s Cat’s Eye Concert Recap: [26:04–39:12]
- Trish Cruise Cancellation / JoJo Siwa Cruise: [43:42–51:26]
- Heated Rivalry & Queer TV Representation: [56:07–65:52]
- Euphoria & Timothée Chalamet 'Athlete Actor' Debate: [67:38–77:40]
- Kamora Lee Simmons Show / Body Image & Family Dynamics: [106:00–116:28]
- Body Positivity in Pop Music / GLP-1 Tangent: [117:41-124:50]
- Wrap Up (Late-night Sleepover Vibes): [122:31–125:45]
This episode delivers everything fans expect from Just Trish: the latest drama, unapologetic opinions, offbeat humor, a dose of pop culture nostalgia, and heartfelt talk about what it means to exist—loudly and authentically—on the internet.
