Just Trish Podcast – September 2, 2025: “Fall, Fandoms, and Friendship Feuds”
Episode Overview
This episode of Just Trish marks the start of "spooky season" with Trisha Paytas and co-host Oscar Gracey jumping headlong into discussions about fall traditions, viral pop culture moments, body image and TV nostalgia, celebrity controversies, and a healthy dose of YouTuber/Vlog Squad drama. The lively banter is colored by the hosts’ trademark candor, quirky reminiscences, and a deep-dive into current and former internet obsessions, covering everything from Halloween costume brainstorming to in-depth hot takes on iconic TV, celebrity memoirs, and evolving creator feuds.
Autumn Vibes, Queer Joy, and Halloween Costume Brainstorm
[00:59–04:46]
- “Happy Fall! Happy September!” Trisha exuberantly declares the start of “fall queer” and discusses queer-coded fall traditions—pumpkin spice lattes, Ugg boots, and Halloween (02:16). Oscar quips, “Pumpkin spice lattes are a little gay in my opinion. Right. I mean, they’re for the girls and the gays, sure.” (02:07)
- Planning Halloween: The pair stress over how to keep their pink-themed costume tradition fresh, with the K-pop Demon Hunters as the leading group idea, but consider “pink bubble yum” and a “crumble box” as alternatives.
- Shoutout: Trisha expresses excitement and support for her queer friends, especially Sawyer, hoping to have him as a guest (04:02).
Comfort Foods, Patreon Plugs, and Content Teasers
[04:15–06:24]
- Obsessing over a new, calorie-packed collaboration between Crumbl and Oreo, Trisha wonders if they should “order that” for their upcoming Patreon episode—highlighting their dedication to extended and exclusive content.
- Bold claims: “I don’t know anyone putting more effort in their Patreon than us. I think we’re just crushing it.” (05:31)
- Moses and Oscar tease that the "hot topics" get even spicier—and sometimes darker—behind their Patreon paywall.
Trending Toys, the Hype Cycle, and Self-Reflection
[06:45–08:56]
- Oscar recounts the waning hype around collecting ‘BooBoos’ figures:
- "No one really gaffes about the boo boos except for me, I guess, which is quite sad. But honestly, it feels better. Less pressure, you know?” (08:04)
- Trisha connects this to the Ozempic weight loss craze, her joy at being “different,” and how shifting public opinions impact perceptions and self-esteem.
TV Nostalgia & Body Representation: “Drop Dead Diva” and Plus-Size Visibility
[08:56–14:46]
- Trisha laments the lack of plus-sized leads in current popular TV after watching Emily in Paris, leading them to rediscover and analyze Drop Dead Diva (09:38).
- “It’s so fat phobic on so many levels, it’s actually so crazy. They literally just feed her donuts whenever she’s depressed.” (10:45)
- Moses: “But she’s super smart. And you’d be perfect in it because you’ll talk fast.” (10:56)
- They discuss Hollywood’s typecasting and lack of career longevity for plus-sized actresses—lamenting “the curse of being a plus-size actress” (12:28)—despite talents like Nikki Blonsky and Rebel Wilson succeeding.
High School Memories, Bullying, and Confidence
[14:46–27:56]
- Oscar shares a revelation from his high school yearbook—being crowned “most unforgettable,” which he suspects was more because he was “the largest gay person” in his school (15:46).
- Warm, relatable banter about being “mid-sized” in school and the odd fascination with physical size, popularity, and quirky high school reputations.
- Trisha and Oscar compare notes on being “weird” favorites, confidence through delusions, and how “fat is ugly” messaging warps young minds.
- “But thank you so much to Golden Nugget Online Casino for sponsoring today’s episode—” (19:46) [Ad break]
- Moses: “You have to remember the bullies are actually a minority in the school, but they create the most harm and memorable events.” (20:37)
- “I think that’s what I learned about myself… I was just delusional,” Oscar muses (25:32).
- They agree that society, not inherent inadequacy, undermines confidence for plus-sized and queer youth.
Body Image, Plus-Size Tropes, and TV’s Fat Phobia
[27:56–33:32]
- The discussion circles back to Drop Dead Diva: every plot is about being fat, but Trisha loves its premise regardless.
- “Moral of the story is fat people are beautiful and can be confident too. It’s society that tries to break us down.” (25:32)
Jeanette McCurdy’s Novel Controversy (“Half His Age”)
[33:32–44:33]
- Oscar introduces Jeanette McCurdy’s forthcoming debut novel about a student–teacher relationship, noting backlash for possibly romanticizing grooming:
- “It’s described as a startlingly perceptive, modernly funny… novel… as she navigates an affair with her teacher, exploring the complexities of desire, power and self discovery.” (33:48)
- Trisha is uneasy:
- “To me, it sounded the same way. It sounded like a romanticization… does it need to be written?... That’s only because I’ve been through this, too, and it, like, is such a trigger.” (35:21)
- Oscar feels optimism trusting Jeanette’s intent: “She is so smart… she did so much work through therapy and self reflection… it’s probably from the perspective of, like, how it sucks.” (37:20)
- They relate the trend to similar problematic media from the early 2000s (Glee, Pretty Little Liars) and discuss how McCurdy’s reputation as an author might affect public perception.
Exploring Memoirs & Child Stardom
[44:33–46:46]
- Oscar recommends listening to memoir audiobooks, particularly those narrated by the celebrity themselves, highlighting Alison Stoner’s raw and emotional storytelling.
- Discussion on child stars’ precarity and mental health, comparing the pressures on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon alumni (44:05–45:41).
TV Talk: Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, and Sitcom Spin-Offs
[46:23–47:42]
- The group wonders about the timelines and connections between Young Sheldon and Big Bang Theory—Trisha admits, “I can't stand Sheldon, the character… I’d rather see young Leonardo, young Penny, anyone but young Sheldon.” (46:46)
- They discuss the evolution of sitcom franchises and the surprising longevity of the genre.
Reality TV: 90 Day Fiancé Obsessions
[47:42–50:40]
- Trisha and Oscar bond over their (and Moses’s) shared love of 90 Day Fiancé, comparing notes on new and past cast members and international storylines.
- Trisha expresses wanderlust over travel shows and muses about visiting the pyramids in Egypt.
Pyramids, World Wonders, and Historical Construction
[50:40–58:09]
- Light-hearted, speculative riffing on who built the pyramids, constructions’ mysteries, and the laboring masses who go uncredited—touching on both aliens and societal erasure.
- “That’s worth celebrating today: Labor Day. Damn the hard work.” (54:57)
- Moses and Trisha banter about the perils and marvels of great engineering feats—Empire State Building, Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, even referencing how “so many people are buried” in landmark sites built over centuries.
Pop Culture: Jamie Lee Curtis’s “8th Wonder of the World” & the Perils of Y2K Body Standards
[61:03–67:50]
- Oscar—“Jamie Lee Curtis’s breasts. 8th wonder of the world.” (61:03)—and Trisha joke about Jamie Lee’s surprising, now-viral cleavage moment.
- Marvel at shifting standards:
- Trisha: “She was showing all her roles and her fatness, and she was so skinny on this cover. But it was, like, a big deal back then.” (65:34)
- Both recall how thin stars were considered “fat” during Y2K pop culture (Jessica Simpson, Tyra Banks).
- Trisha recounts being cast as “fat Jessica Simpson” in a 2009 Eminem video, highlighting her conflicted feelings about body image representation in the media.
The Simpson Sisters: Ashley’s Vegas Residency & Pop Music Nostalgia
[67:50–71:46]
- The hosts reminisce about formative pop albums—especially Ashley Simpson’s Autobiography—and her current Vegas residency at The Venetian.
- Oscar: “Such a formative music artist for me was Ashley, really.” (69:00)
- They discuss Gen Z and gay nostalgia for pop-punk and “anti-Jessica” branding.
Boyband Meltdowns: 98 Degrees & Nick Lachey
[71:46–74:41]
- Trisha skewers 98 Degrees for their current tour, bizarre setlists (covering pop hits from other artists), and their “Magic Mike” energy:
- “They’re bringing up very young girls. And the young girls are probably, like, so confused. They’re doing weird, like, Magic Mike moves while they’re singing [‘I Do’].” (73:44–73:42)
- Disdain for Nick Lachey—“He was such an ass to [Jessica]. I will never forgive him.” (74:05)
- Contrasting fortunes: “Backstreet Boys at least are at the Sphere…” while 98 Degrees sidesteps in tiny venues (74:44).
SNL Shakeup: Departures, Rumors, and New Beginnings
[77:02–83:10]
- Oscar brings up SNL’s mass cast changes and speculation about firings vs. voluntary exits.
- Both express sadness, especially for Heidi Gardner; Trisha maintains that long runs often mean stars want a bigger next step.
- The duo imagines dream new Weekend Update duos and discuss the culture of SNL, its stress, and Lauren Michael’s “fresh start” plans.
Music Shade: Benson Boone’s Covers and Touring
[83:24–89:27]
- Oscar recaps Benson Boone’s viral Adele and A Star is Born covers. Trisha is unimpressed, tossing light shade:
- “Who is a Benson Boone fan? …Like, you know, we want everybody, right?” (88:12)
- Oscars’ partner Darian is cited as a real fan, but Trisha insists on being skeptical about Boone’s staying power.
Beds Are For Sleeping – Nick Jonas’s Bedroom Rules (with Tana Mongeau’s Input)
[90:37–94:50]
- Nick Jonas claims his bed is only for sleeping; no eating, reading, or leisure (91:08). Trisha and Tana (per Cheesecake Factory chat) call it “sociopathic,” while Moses finds the chair-pulling “weird.”
- Oscar admits to not eating in bed only to avoid the dreaded “crumb feeling,” leading to playful quibbles about messiness, eating habits, and partner quirks.
YouTube/Vlog Squad Drama: Tana vs. Todd Smith, and Jeff Wittek’s Messiness
[98:35–112:19]
- Oscar deems Jeff Wittek "the messiest straight man on YouTube" (99:33), retelling a recent Jeff FM episode where Tana confronts Toddy Smith’s version of a past confrontation:
- “Todd was like standing 10 toes down, that he was in the right. And she goes, there’s no reason for me to lie about this.” (99:44)
- Tana insists she was sober, and it was Todd who got in her face. Both hosts strongly take Tana’s side, painting Todd as generally “rude” and unreliable, with Trisha recalling first-hand rudeness:
- “He was the only one who was ever, like, nasty rude to my face. Like, mean… only females… he gave girls his face.” (106:37)
- Critique extends to Jeff’s on-air “messy boots” tactics and double standards for "messy straight men" versus women or gays on YouTube (110:08).
- “No hate to Toddy Smith. Glad you’re doing better.” (111:27)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Oscar on Halloween: “Pumpkin spice lattes are a little gay in my opinion… for the girls and the gays.” (02:07)
- Trisha on plus-size actresses: “That’s the curse of being a plus size actress… you think about Nikki Blonsky, but I guess she did it to herself because she never really did anything after Hairspray.” (12:28)
- Oscar’s yearbook revelation: “I think I was unforgettable because I was large and gay, and that – who… you don’t forget the fat gay person.” (15:46)
- Trisha on body image: “Moral of the story is fat people are beautiful and can be confident too. It’s society that tries to break us down.” (25:32)
- Oscar on Jeanette McCurdy’s new novel: “She is so smart and she did so much work through therapy… I trust it.” (37:20)
- Trisha shading 98 Degrees: “They’re bringing up very young girls… doing weird, like, Magic Mike moves while they’re singing… it’s so cringe.” (73:44)
- Oscar on YouTube feuds: “Jeff Wittek, Jeffrey Whittake, I think, is the messiest straight man on YouTube… a little diabolical.” (99:33)
Episode Structure and Segment Timestamps
- Fall and Halloween Banter: 00:59–04:46
- Food & Patreon: 04:15–06:24
- Collectible Hype Cycle: 06:45–08:56
- Plus-size TV Representation: 08:56–14:46
- High School and Bullying: 14:46–27:56
- Body Image in Media: 27:56–33:32
- Jeanette McCurdy Book Discourse: 33:32–44:33
- Memoirs and Child Stars: 44:33–46:46
- Big Bang Theory/Sitcoms: 46:23–47:42
- 90 Day Fiancé: 47:42–50:40
- World Wonders: 50:40–58:09
- Jamie Lee Curtis/Body Talk: 61:03–67:50
- Ashley & Jessica Simpson: 67:50–71:46
- Boy Band Commentary: 71:46–74:41
- SNL Cast Changes: 77:02–83:10
- Benson Boone: 83:24–89:27
- Nick Jonas Bedroom Rules: 90:37–94:50
- Food, Cleanliness, and Crumb Drama: 94:50–98:35
- Jeff FM and Tana vs. Todd: 98:35–112:19
Tone & Takeaway
Trisha and Oscar again meld irreverent humor, pop culture shade, and surprisingly candid social commentary. The episode is relatable and very "internet," traversing nostalgia, memes, current scandals, societal standards, and personal growth. It’s especially strong for fans who love honest, unfiltered conversations about body image, the shifting landscape of influencer culture, and the latest pop drama—with classic Trisha “no one’s safe” honesty throughout. If you missed it, this summary is your all-access pass to every major beat.