Just Trish – September 16, 2025

Host: Trisha Paytas
Co-host: Oscar Gracey
Special Guest Appearance: Moses
Episode Theme:
A hilariously unfiltered dive into the latest pop culture headlines, celebrity gossip, and influencer drama—with a heavy focus on the whirlwind of the past week: co-hosting Demi Lovato's video premiere party, the 2025 Emmy Awards, influencer PR drama (especially Louis Vuitton's luxe makeup launch), and memorable stories from the world of reality TV and social media.

Episode Overview

This week, Trisha, Oscar, and Moses deliver a vibrant, tongue-in-cheek commentary on life in the influencer fast lane. From the inside scoop on co-hosting Demi Lovato’s exclusive video premiere to Emmy Award intrigue and the viral Louis Vuitton makeup controversy, they mix pop culture analysis with personal stories, self-deprecating humor, and signature honesty. The episode is peppered with influencer anecdotes, TV talk, and spirited banter about privilege, PR lists, and authenticity—never shying away from “messy” takes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Co-Hosting Demi Lovato's Music Video Premiere

[07:57 – 22:39]

• Getty Images Moment: Trisha and Oscar share the surreal experience of being photographed for Getty Images at Demi Lovato’s music video party, marking a first for Oscar and a candid, career-high "slay" moment for both.

  • Trisha: “I wish I could be more like that—just keep doing it until something sticks, you know?” [07:16]
  • Oscar: "Red carpet and the Getty Image photographer was grabbing us. Being like, need you guys...we didn't even hunt it down." [07:32]

• Party Vibes: The event set the tone for an iconic "girls and gays on a couch" theme, complete with cozy snacks (pickles, churros, cotton candy) and an outfit panic perfectly suited for social anxiety and influencers alike.

  • Trisha: “It was like gay house party vibes, which was kind of everything.” [14:59]
  • Oscar: “We were a mess...overthinking everything.” [15:28]
  • Moses: “Sounded like you were going to walk into a house, there’ll be a living room, and everyone sits in the living room watching a video.” [16:38]

• Fangirling Demi: Both Trisha and Oscar express genuine admiration for Demi Lovato, reflecting on growing up with her music and the emotional resonance of her openness about mental health.

  • Trisha: “Literally, I grew up with her...I have so many core memories with Demi.” [22:39]
  • Oscar: “There was something about her that just made me very...she’s very sweet, I think.” [24:35]

2. Emmy Awards Recap: Hits, Misses & Meme-able Moments

[38:08 – 56:56]

• Who Won & Who Should Have: Moses and Oscar recap the Emmys (“kind of boring, right?” [38:19]), including surprises like Drag Race’s loss and Severance dominating with breakout performances.

  • Trisha: “I was kind of gagged that Drag Race lost again.” [41:17]
  • Oscar: “What would your speech be in 45 seconds?” [46:25]
  • Memorable Quote: “Best Reactor is what acting is!” [58:59]

• Controversial Charity Bit: Debating the awkwardness of reducing Emmy-winner speeches to raise or subtract donations to the Boys & Girls Club in real-time.

  • Oscar: “They should have just kept it...if you keep it under, we’ll donate for every second a thousand dollars versus subtract. Subtracting is crazy.” [44:53]

• TV Faves & Critiques: Spirited takes on award winners, casting choices, and whether famous directors or coaches really deserve the hype.

  • Oscar: “Isn’t it easy to direct someone like Leonardo DiCaprio who’s just a good actor?” [115:10]

3. Influencer Encounters & Social Anxiety

[28:09 – 37:45]

• Networking as Millennial/Gen Z Influencers: The authentic anxiety of attending parties, wondering about the dress code, and mingling with “real” pop culture figures.
  • Oscar: “I just want to get off the phone. I don’t want to have this conversation.” [75:45]
  • Trisha: “I was mingling, which is rare for me…you kind of have to make small talk.” [28:47]

4. Louis Vuitton Makeup Launch: PR Drama & Beauty World Feuds

[137:18 – end]

• The Scandal: Influencer outrage as mega-brands send out lavish PR packages for their ultra-expensive makeup lines—some (Nikkitutorials, James Charles) get “snubbed,” others (Jackie Aina, Jeffree Star) bask in the luxury, sparking drama-war across TikTok/YouTube.

  • James Charles: “I can 100 say that this is a scam. Blah, blah.” [144:44]
  • Trisha: “There’s something kind of unchic to me about millionaires complaining about the PR list.” [143:42]
  • Oscar: “Would you spend $160 on a lipstick? If they sent it to me, I’d be like, heck yeah.” [146:37]

• Reflections on Authenticity: The hosts analyze the “bias” embedded in influencer reviews—are PR-list snubs truly more “honest,” or just bitter? When does influencer privilege go too far?

  • Trisha: “It’s just so like 2018...makeup PR package drama. Everyone’s just, like, so in it.” [137:36]
  • Trisha: “You just don’t relate to me...don't act like you can relate to my struggles.” [152:34]

• Luxury, Elitism & Consumer Guilt: Discussion on the status-symbol nature of luxury beauty, the discomfort of influencer haul videos in 2025, and how brands (and people) can do better.

  • Oscar: “Are they philanthropic? Are they feeding children anywhere that are starving?” [156:26]

5. Reality TV Rabbit Hole: 90 Day Fiancé, White Lotus, & More

[61:26 – 74:21, throughout]

• Deep Dives: Trisha and Oscar spiral into hilarious, detailed analysis of iconic 90 Day Fiancé couples and comparisons to their own romantic journeys.

  • Trisha: “I love 90 Day Fiance…as Moses does, loves The Studio.” [48:27]
  • Oscar: “Can you imagine, like, you forcing everyone to watch it? Bed on it.” [18:01]
  • Oscar: “Do you know, Nova, the concept of this is tickling me already.” [62:36]

• Pop Culture Power Rankings & Nostalgia: Who influences whom most—Mr. Beast, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Caleb Heron? Shoutouts to Hilary Duff (“pop music emergency!”) and how these stars shaped their generation.

  • Oscar: “Who are you influenced the most by right now?” [120:13]
  • Trisha: “It was a pop music emergency finding out that she assigned to Atlantic [Hilary Duff].” [94:00]
  • Both: Launching into Hilary Duff song lyrics/karaoke [96:10]

6. Social Media Relationships & Sliding Into DMs

[70:49 – 73:16]

• The Lore of DM Love: Both Trisha and Oscar detail how they met their significant others via Instagram—proving you never know what opportunity you might miss by not checking DMs.
  • Oscar: “Jimmy, your editor…we love you!” [157:41]
  • Trisha: “Sliding…yeah, Moses slid into my DMs too.” [72:30]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On PR Drama:
  Trisha Paytas, [143:42]:
  “There’s something kind of unchic to me about millionaires complaining about the PR list. Like, yeah, there’s something…I'm like, okay.”

• On Hosting Events:
  Oscar Gracey, [31:06]:
  “There was one point where we had Demi come up to introduce your video, and I think in both our heads we were like, well, we don’t want to look like we’re trying to get her shot.”

• On Celebrity Encounters:
  Trisha Paytas, [22:39]:
  “...literally, I grew up with her [Demi Lovato]...I have so many core memories with Demi. So I was, like, very gagged by the whole thing.”

• On Influencer Bias:
  Oscar, [146:10]:
  “And making it clear what, which side you’re on seems like, not fair either. It’s like you should just say, like, I’m testing out this product.”

• On “Surviving” with Annoying Exes:
  Trisha, [77:54]:
  "Like, I genuinely think I would have harmed myself...or soul crushed, at least” (on being handcuffed to James Charles for Mr. Beast’s challenge)

• On Nostalgic Pop Divas:
  Trisha & Oscar, [96:10] (Karaoke)
  “Why not…take a crazy chance?”
  “If the light is off then it isn’t on…let it go. And when you wake up, it’ll seem so yesterday.”

Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-----------|---------------| | 07:57–22:39 | Demi Lovato Party, Getty Images story, fangirling Demi | | 38:08–56:56 | Emmy Awards breakdown, speeches, Drag Race, TV talk | | 61:26–74:21 | 90 Day Fiancé, reality TV, relationships via DMs | | 137:18–end | Louis Vuitton makeup drama, influencer PR bias, Jeffree v. James/Nikki | | 94:00–98:23 | Hilary Duff's music comeback, nostalgia deep dive | | 133:10–136:01 | Fashion, body image in Hollywood & White Lotus "representation" jokes |

Recurring Themes & Tone

• Unfiltered Honesty: The hosts never shy away from saying exactly what they think, often poking fun at themselves and others in the influencer world (“I haven’t slept, so…” [79:15])
• Pop Culture “Insider Baseball”: The episode leans into the niche-ness of influencer complaints, PR pettiness, and fandom quirks, serving up both shade and love for their social milieu.
• Relatability, with a Wink: While discussing luxury, privilege, and anxieties, they maintain a tone that’s self-aware and slyly critical of the culture they inhabit.

Final Thoughts

This jam-packed episode is a time capsule of current influencer and celebrity discourse: wildly entertaining, a little bit messy, and somehow both self-mocking and sincere. From celebrity parties to beauty PR wars and internet romances, Trisha, Oscar, and Moses create an engaging conversational rollercoaster that’s hilarious, gossipy, and sometimes surprisingly warm.

Memorable Closing:
Oscar, [158:39]:
“I’m giving gratitude. And Jimmy too. I never met—never seen an editor get so many compliments and comments in a section. Jimmy really is the fourth co-host!”

For those who missed the episode:
If you want to understand what’s making TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube drama tick in September 2025—or just want some unserious, cathartic pop culture chat—this is one to catch up on!