The Toast – "An Unremarkable Student": Monday, January 26th, 2026

Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
Episode Theme:
A blend of chaotic personal anecdotes, pop culture deep dives, and fiercely funny sisterly banter, with a heavy focus on reality TV recaps (especially The Traitors), viral moments like Netflix’s “Skyscraper Live,” and candid discussion about the ebbs and flows of daily (and celebrity) life.

Main Theme / Purpose

This energetic episode opens with Claudia recounting a series of ridiculous morning mishaps—her fall at Trader Joe’s, a hazardous gas-station incident, and an accidental run-in with a fire truck—setting the tone for a show centered on relatable chaos and sisterly support. The hosts then pivot into dissecting weekend TV events (notably Netflix’s Skyscraper Live and The Traitors), pop culture news (Taylor Swift’s and Travis Kelce’s moms hanging out, Pat McGrath's bankruptcy), and Bravo buzz (a budding Summer House/Southern Charm romance). Throughout, they riff on fame, internet culture, and the wild world of reality TV—maintaining their signature wit and irreverence.

Episode Breakdown

1. Claudia’s Chaotic Morning: Cheese, Schmutz & Flammable Toes (00:25–04:40)

• Trader Joe’s Mishap: Claudia shares how a quest for grilled cheese fixings led to her slipping on a dried fruit (“fig-like structure”) and (possibly) an impending lawsuit.
  • Quote — Claudia (01:12): “I slipped on a fig. Fig like, structure. I don't know what it was. And I caught myself at the—like I was on the floor, but I caught myself. Like, my ass didn't hit the floor, but it hurt so fucking bad.”
• Compounding Bad Luck: She then describes pumping gas (in sandals) and getting gasoline on her toe, fostering fears of becoming “flammable foot girl.”
  • Quote — Claudia (04:01): “And as I was, like, removing the nozzle... like a little bit of gas, like, dripped on my toe. Isn't that weird? And then I felt like I had this, like, flammable foot.”
• Embarrassing Encounters: Rounds out with confessions about not yielding to a fire truck (“I felt like such a low life...”), framing the rest of the episode as a comedy of errors.

2. Driving Woes & Societal Observations (04:40–08:02)

• The sisters compare tough/funny encounters on the road—Jackie’s anxiety at no-right-on-red train tracks, Claudia’s musings about urban vs. suburban driving, and the existential weirdness of coexisting with trains.
  • Quote — Claudia (07:24): “It's crazy that we drive amongst the trains.”
  • Quote — Jackie (07:56): “It's kind of like your period. You and the trains are synced up.”

3. Weekend Recaps: Beach Days & Water Sign Discourse (11:24–12:54)

• A quick update on family time, beach days (water sign affirmations), and zodiac skepticism.
  • Quote — Claudia (11:38): “What more could a water sign ask for? Honestly, what more? Nothing. Right?”

4. Book Club & Spooky iPad Swap (12:54–14:43)

• Jackie teases a format shake-up to their podcast “Redheads,” now letting whoever picks the book host the episode. Discussion segues into confusing identical iPad cases—another side plot illustrating their real-life entanglement.
  • Quote — Jackie (13:43): “Spookiness is a plenty here at the toast this morning.”

Fast Five Stories (Pop Culture Breakdown and Recaps)

1. Skyscraper Live on Netflix: Death-Defying or Just Dumb? (17:58–26:40)

• Alex Honnold’s live-streamed free-climb up Taipei 101 delivers shock and controversy.

  • Claudia's Take (18:24): “I am a skyscraper truther. I have a very hard time believing Netflix was going to let a man die on television.”
  • Both hosts are skeptical: “He only got paid $500,000. Like that’s not a lot for that.” (21:15)
  • Morality & Safety: The sport is called “reckless” and “stupid,” with concern for copycat behavior.
  • Production Details: 10-second delay for safety, but hosts don’t believe major risk was ever present. Claudia details the anticlimactic reunion at the top between Honnold and his wife, both labeled “crazy people.”
  • Quote — Claudia (21:49): “Just crazy people doing crazy things. Obviously. I watched it like—I got got...”

• Memorable Moment: Jackie compares Honnold's dream to "Sully wanting to land on the Hudson" (24:48).

• Both hosts discuss media responsibility and the spectacle’s possible effect on future stunts.

2. Traders Recap: NFL "Scripted"? (08:19–11:41)

• Recap of The Traitors and NFL Super Bowl conspiracy memes. The hosts joke about “scripted” allegations and lack of entertainment value in this year’s teams.
  • Quote — Claudia (09:58): “Is not scripted because it’s boring as hell. Like, where are the celebrities?”
  • Picks: Both choose the Patriots but express overall apathy.

3. Bravo News: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Moms at Sundance (27:37–33:22)

• Andrea Swift and Donna Kelce sighting at Sundance prompts playful meme-comparisons (“Spiderman meme... they’re the same person” — 27:42) and speculation about the rumored Taylor/Travis engagement troubles.
• Discussion of how their dynamic mirrors celebrity and royal family wedding drama, with psychoanalysis of American vs. British perspectives.
  • Quote — Claudia (32:53): “Like, the US is Harry and Meghan.”
  • Both hosts reminisce about Entourage’s Sundance episodes as their main cultural reference.

4. Pat McGrath Files for Bankruptcy: State of the Beauty Industry (34:05–37:52)

• Jackie and Claudia dissect the unexpected filing, musing on saturated beauty trends driving out brands with legacy appeal or luxury pricing.
  • Quote — Claudia (34:13): “She has been very close to filing for a while, but how shocking because she has so many viral products.”
  • Pat McGrath’s style (bold, not “clean girl”) said to be out of sync with trends.
  • Tangent into Victoria Beckham’s successful pivot from fashion to beauty, and reflections on the cyclical, trend-driven nature of makeup commerce.

5. Bravo Crossover Romance: Carl (Summer House) & Venita (Southern Charm) (46:56–50:24)

• The sisters break down the budding relationship between Carl Radke and Venita, noting its potential value for both shows and comparing it to Paige & Craig's successful inter-show romance.
  • Quote — Jackie (47:39): “Is this the new Paige and Craig?”
  • Thoughts on cast member relevance, the natural evolution of the shows, and the complications of managing relationships for the cameras.
  • Mix of optimism and skepticism about longevity and motives: “Good for BravoCon. Like, it’ll be fun even if it’s just for a moment.” (50:13)

TV Recaps: The Traitors (50:40–70:28)

Inside Baseball and Cast Dynamics (50:40–62:28)

• Alan Cumming's Interview: Teases wild twists ahead — a “banquet” that will deliver “the greatest TV moment in history.”
  • Quote — Jackie (51:40): “He was asked what’s the greatest TV moment in history? And he said... in season four of the Traitors. There’s something that happens that is just so insane...”
• Gameplay Discussion:
  • High praise for Candace Dillard’s performance as a “crushing” Traitor, but Lisa Rinna is criticized as “horrific”—propped up only because Colton (the “creepy” contestant with a notorious past) is a greater villain.
  • Quote — Claudia (54:28): “He had this... sort of manic twinkle in his eye... so you can see how he did stalk and harass someone because he’s kind of good at it.”
• Editing & Casting Criticism: The show’s psychological toll, intense groupthink, and casting of real-life controversial figures generate discussion about reality TV ethics.
  • Statement Analysis: Claudia and Jackie break down a social media anti-bullying statement by the show, accusing production of hypocrisy in light of their casting choices.
    • Quote — Claudia (64:20): “…If you really cared about bullying and harassment, you wouldn’t have cast a harasser.”

Predictions, Alliances & Banter (62:28–70:28)

• Predictions for Next Moves: Speculation over who Lisa Rinna will “kill” with her brooch, group dynamics, and the difficulty of being a competent Traitor or Faithful.
• Real-life and in-game personalities (Maura, Natalie, Kristen, Johnny, etc.) are discussed—many labeled as “unremarkable,” “group think followers,” or simply “not earning” a win.
• Broader reflection on gaming culture, show format frustrations, and who genuinely “deserves” to win.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Accepting Chaos:
  • Claudia (03:02): “No, I think we decided, like, 500 is my number [for a slip-and-fall lawsuit].”
• On Reality TV Groupthink:
  • Claudia (56:12): “It’s group thing. She’s just getting swayed by the group majority rules.”
• On Teaching Personalities:
  • Claudia (41:01): “She’s always, like, telling me my ideas are half baked and that I didn’t do my homework… which is just my office. I think I’d be a good principal, too.”
• On Being Unremarkable:
  • Jackie (42:40): “Yeah. I’m very unremarkable.”
• On The Traitors Statement:
  • Claudia (64:20): “If you really cared about bullying and harassment, you wouldn’t have cast a harasser.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:25 – Claudia’s Trader Joe’s/cheese-fall story and injury
• 02:20 – Claudia’s rationale for a lawsuit (and self-aware comedy)
• 04:01 – The “flammable foot” gas pump incident
• 07:24 – “Driving amongst the trains” existential tangent
• 08:19 – TV recap: NFL “scripted” meme and The Traitors
• 11:24 – Weekend & water sign discussion
• 12:54 – Book Club and iPad swap weirdness
• 17:58 – Major Segment: Skyscraper Live on Netflix and spectacle ethics
• 27:37 – Andrea Swift & Donna Kelce at Sundance, wedding/royal family parallels
• 34:05 – Pat McGrath bankruptcy and beauty trend analysis
• 46:56 – Carl (Summer House) & Venita (Southern Charm) dating rumors, Bravo dynamics
• 50:40 – The Traitors TV recap: Alan Cumming’s spoiler hype
• 54:28 – Discussion of Colton’s gameplay and real-life controversies
• 61:08 – Groupthink and critique of Traitor gameplay
• 62:28 – Analysis of Lisa Rinna’s possible next moves
• 64:10 – Show’s “bullying” statement and reality TV ethics
• 66:02 – Colton’s stalking backstory unpacked
• 68:47 – Speculation about future eliminations and tactics
• 70:28 – Outro banter

Tone & Observations

• The entire episode is marked by quick-fire, unscripted energy, blending caustic humor and mutual roasting with niche Bravo/celebrity/fan-culture references.
• The sisters oscillate seamlessly between self-deprecation (“I’m very unremarkable”—Jackie), pop culture hot takes, and genuine moments of concern about the nature of modern reality TV.

For New Listeners

This episode is quintessential Toast—equal parts relatable chaos, candid opinion, and smart pop-culture analysis delivered with sibling telepathy. If you want quick recaps of trending TV, a sense of what people are yelling about online, or just want to feel like you’re eavesdropping on sharp, hilarious sisters—this is the episode.