The Toast – "A Queenie in Both Hands"

Date: Friday, January 16th, 2026
Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
Podcast: The Toast (Dear Media)

Episode Overview

This Friday episode of The Toast kicks off with typical Jackie and Claudia banter about millennial nostalgia, life updates, and plenty of self-aware humor. They reflect on viral trends, celebrity news, new launches in the podcast/media world, and wrap up with their signature “Queenie and Weenie of the Week” awards. Throughout, the tone is lighthearted, candid, and occasionally self-deprecating, with lots of pop culture references and honest opinions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. 2016 Nostalgia & Millennial Trends

• Time: 00:25–01:00

  • Jackie and Jaqui reminisce about millennial trends, particularly the mustache craze of 2016 and sharing funny memories from their social media history.

  “Remember when everyone was doing mustaches in 2016?...That’s like a core tenant of 2016. Like, everybody had a fake mustache. Oh, my God, Are you even a millennial?”
  — Jackie [00:36]

2. Mel Robbins, “Let Them” Theory, and Podcast Shade

• Time: 01:02–02:52

  • Briefly discuss public reactions to Mel Robbins’ podcast appearances and clarify previous comments about “The Good Guys” podcast—they admit their jokes were based on envy, not real shade.
  • Debate the merits and limitations of Mel Robbins’ "Let Them" philosophy and alternative approaches to interpersonal boundaries.

  “We hate them because … We are jealous of their success.”
  — Jackie [01:45]

  "Kelty coined not the let them but the F them theory and I feel like I definitely subscribe more to that."
  — Jackie [02:34]

3. Sweater Weather, Florida Cold, and Mahjong Party Prep

• Time: 03:00–04:44

  • Both hosts are dressed up in cozy fashion, celebrating rare cold weather in Florida.
  • Jaqui shares about accessorizing for a mahjong night, Jackie expresses nerves about playing a different regional style (Moroccan vs. local), and they chat about “mahjong imposter syndrome.”

  “So I’ve never played without futures, and I think people down here play without futures… I’ve been playing since the sixth grade, and, like, meanwhile, I’m not gonna be able to play because I don’t know what you guys are doing.”
  — Jackie [04:24]

4. Traffic, Police Pull-Over Anxiety, and Owning Mistakes

• Time: 04:59–08:37

  • Jaqui relates a new fear about how to know if you’re being pulled over by police.
  • Jackie shares she’s never been pulled over and confesses: “I do feel like you’re less likely to get a ticket when you’re pretty.”
  • The hosts reflect on taking accountability during traffic stops and recount Ben’s (Jackie’s husband) run-ins with traffic cops, including an accidental yearlong stint with a suspended license.

  “I do hope that it does happen on a day where, like, I am looking pretty, because I’m sorry, like, the world we live in, I do feel like you’re less likely to get a ticket when you’re pretty.”
  — Jackie [06:15]

5. Weekend Plans & Ben’s Cooking Skills

• Time: 08:42–11:53

  • They celebrate the end of the week and plan a barbecue for the MLK long weekend.
  • Jackie unexpectedly praises Ben’s chicken schnitzel, revealing his “game changing” use of cornstarch instead of flour for crispiness.

  “I’ve never had better chicken in my whole life than this chicken.”
  — Jackie [10:20]

6. AI Food Videos & Cooking Trends on Social Media

• Time: 11:16–11:54

  • Jaqui raves about quirky AI food videos where ingredients talk about how to cook them and notes how much she’s learning from them.

  “It’s like an onion being like, hey, I’m a white onion. Don’t put me in something cook... I’m a steak. Let me rest 15 minutes before you cook me. It’s hysterical.”
  — Jaqui [10:52]

7. Growth as Home Cooks

• Time: 11:23–11:55

  • Jaqui reflects on how much faster and easier cooking favorite recipes has become with experience.

  “It’s just so funny now that I’m more experienced...it was okay. It wasn’t, like, so amazing. But two, like, how much quicker it takes me to make it. It was, like, a nothing recipe.”
  — Jaqui [11:23]

8. Children’s Books Review

• Time: 12:11–15:07

  • Discuss new children’s books, including “I Love You Till the Cows Come Home” (underwhelming) and “Giraffes Can’t Dance” (big hit, surprisingly emotional for adults as well).
  • Dissect the enduring popularity (and confusion) around “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”

  “Giraffes can’t dance. Makes me cry. Like, I fucking love this book.”
  — Jackie [12:49] “Why would the teacher be in the zoo?...the book doesn’t end. It’s just like, it’s not Good.”
  — Jackie [14:29]

The Fast 5 Stories You Need to Know

(Main celeb/news discussion begins at 20:23)

1. Alex Earle Launches YouTube Series “Get Real With Me”

• Time: 20:23–28:12

  • Alex Earle transitions Hot Mess into Hot Mess Media, launching a YouTube interview series that blends “Get Ready With Me” authenticity with higher production values.
  • Jackie and Jaqui discuss the saturation of celebrity interview formats, speculate on Alex’s staying power, and debate the viability of influencer-led production companies.

  “It’s almost impossible to do it successfully...Dear Media, I can’t think of another...The Ringer...that’s the model...But nine times out of ten they fail.”
  — Jackie [24:36]

2. Harry Styles’ Disco Album Announcement

• Time: 28:12–34:45

  • Harry Styles announces his disco-themed album “Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally.”
  • Both hosts critique the album cover's “pee pee poo poo” vibes and discuss how sometimes album aesthetics miss the mark for even the biggest stars.

  “The cover is atrocious, actually. I haven’t seen anyone talking about it, but I think it’s...the stupidest cover I ever saw.”
  — Jaqui [29:26] “This is going to be an amazing album. Like, Disco Harry’s really not capable of flopping.”
  — Jackie [30:07]

3. Caitlyn Jenner Supports Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet

• Time: 34:51–38:16

  • Caitlyn publicly gives her blessing to Kylie and Timothée, calling him “a great kid and a phenomenal actor.”
  • They relate this to the “Donna Kelce effect”—when celebrity mothers give short, neutral public comments out of careful privacy.

  “I mean, I feel like this relationship is any parent’s dream. Like, they’re together three years. She seems so happy. He’s so, like, proud of her...But I also feel like Caitlyn...is not giving a lot because she’s scared...it’s mostly like, I’m just trying to honor their privacy because they’re the most private couple in the world.”
  — Jaqui [36:51]

4. Ashley Tisdale’s ‘Toxic Mom Group’ Drama May Become a Movie

• Time: 38:16–41:47

  • Movie producers are eyeing a film adaptation of Ashley Tisdale’s viral blog about mom group drama.
  • Jackie is skeptical unless creative control is neutral; Jaqui is here for the “rich-mom-infighting” genre if the film includes juicy elements like a murder or a love triangle.

  “It would be our favorite kind of movie. Like, rich mothers doing things, infighting...There does need to be a murder.”
  — Jaqui [39:04]

5. Jennifer Lawrence on Missing a Tarantino Role Due to ‘Not Pretty Enough’ Trolls

• Time: 41:48–46:52

  • Jennifer Lawrence claims she missed out on playing Sharon Tate in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” over internet rumors she wasn’t “pretty enough.”
  • Jackie and Jaqui are dubious this was real—suggesting the internet invents drama, and casting decisions don’t usually come down to online chatter.

  "I have never heard anybody say that she's not pretty. So like this, I feel like this is maybe like a figment of her imagination.”
  — Jackie [43:29] “Quentin, who almost shelves a whole project because he couldn’t get the casting right, isn’t going to take casting direction from the Internet.”
  — Jaqui [44:20]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Jackie on accountability at a traffic stop:
  “It’s so important that your disposition be, like, holding space for accountability.” [07:00]

• Jaqui on AI recipe videos:
  “It’s like an onion being like, hey, I’m a white onion. Don’t put me in something cook...It’s hysterical. I see so many of them.” [10:52]

• Jackie on Ben’s schnitzel:
  “Don’t tell him I said this. I’ve never had better chicken in my whole life in my entire life than this chicken.” [10:20]

• Jackie on the disco resurgence:
  “Obsessed with the concept of a disco album. I feel like disco is so back. Right? All the kids are, like, remixing ABBA and, you know, Saturday Night Fever. Love it.” [28:44]

• On the Giraffes Can’t Dance book:
  “Giraffes can’t dance. Makes me cry. Like, I fucking love this book.” [12:49]

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------|-------------| | 2016 Mustache Nostalgia | 00:25–01:00 | | Mel Robbins & Good Guys Podcast | 01:02–02:52 | | Florida “Winter” & Mahjong Talk | 03:00–05:00 | | New Fear: Getting Pulled Over | 04:59–08:37 | | Barbecue/Weekend Plans & Ben’s Recipes | 08:42–11:16 | | AI Food Videos + Cooking Perspective | 10:40–11:54 | | Children’s Book Reviews | 12:11–15:07 | | Fast Five News Stories Start | 20:23 | | Alex Earle YouTube Series Discussion | 20:23–28:12 | | Harry Styles’ Disco Album | 28:12–34:45 | | Caitlyn Jenner on Kylie & Timothée | 34:51–38:16 | | Ashley Tisdale’s Mom Group Drama | 38:16–41:47 | | J. Lawrence “Not Pretty Enough” | 41:48–46:52 | | Queenie & Weenie of the Week Awards | 47:50–52:32 |

Queenie & Weenie of the Week

Queenie(s):

• Pitbull (“for influencing my week for the better, mood booster…he’s just such a king...He should do the Super Bowl.” – Jaqui [47:52])
• Sydney Sweeney (for meeting with Israeli hostages)
• Jackie’s Queenie: “2016 trend”—loving the millennial throwback, old photos, and Instagram challenges.

Weenie:

• Kiefer Sutherland (for assaulting an Uber driver and making Jackie look bad because she always tells celebrities to take Ubers!)
• Honorable mention: Whoever designed Harry Styles’ new album cover.

Original Tone & Language

• Warm, sarcastic, honest, and distinctly conversational.
• Hosts frequently weave between inside jokes, pop culture commentary, and real talk about their personal lives.
• Reflective of millennial sensibilities—nostalgic, self-mocking, and pop-savvy.

Summary Takeaways

This episode of The Toast blends cozy “girl chat,” pop news, nostalgia, and candid takes on everything from AI food videos to podcasting business models to the best and worst in children’s literature. The hosts’ playful ribbing (“pee pee poo poo era”) and willingness to get real about jealousy, trends, or past mishaps keeps the tone fresh and relatable. Sprinkle in a signature Friday “Queenie & Weenie” segment—where praise for Pitbull and 2016’s Instagram glory days meets a roasting of Harry Styles’ album art—and you have a snapshot of the Internet’s favorite millennial morning show at peak form.