The Toast – "Auntie Body For Auntie Anne's"

Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
Date: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Episode Overview:
This lively episode of The Toast is classic Jackie and Claudia: snappy banter, deep-dives into pop culture, candid confessions about daily life, and their ever-popular “Dear Toasters” advice segment. This week covers everything from family blanket wars to viral scandals in Mormon MomTok, with updates on co-sleeping, Broadway gripes, the latest White Lotus casting news, and excitement for the Hannah Montana anniversary special. The episode is a blend of personal revelations, culture commentary, and relatably hilarious hot takes.

Main Themes & Highlights

• Personal Updates: Sleep struggles, parenting anecdotes, and “cover wars” in bed
• Entertainment Recaps: Thoughts on Ben Platt’s career, Broadway/movies, magic hobbyists, and the latest in Mormon influencer drama
• Pop Culture News: Taylor Frankie Paul’s domestic violence controversy, Sports Illustrated's cover drops, Hannah Montana’s reunion special, and new White Lotus cast announcements
• Advice Segment ("Dear Toasters"): Navigating co-worker relationships, grandparent boundaries, and “is my friend’s boyfriend gay?” dilemmas
• Memorable Banter: Magic tricks as a male hobby, the politics of breakfast potatoes, and the subtle art of panini making

Detailed Breakdown

1. Opening Banter & Life Updates (00:03–11:31)

• Classic Toast Energy: The girls joke about “hump day,” migraines, and Jackie’s “anti-body” immunity (lighthearted riffing on antibody, “auntie’s body”).
• Claudia shares her experience overcoming a migraine and her (unexpected) mahjong triumphs.
• Notable Quote:
  Claudia (01:00): "Thank you to everyone who stood with me during that extremely difficult migraine that lasted all day long but didn't stop me from winning mahjong three times."

Bed & Blanket Wars (07:04–11:31)

• Claudia vents about her husband Ben yanking the covers back at night, calling it “the ick” and anti-feminist.
• "Covers are for girls. It’s like him boarding a lifeboat first." (Claudia, 08:16)
• The two discuss solutions (e.g., bigger duvets, getting an Alaskan King bed) and co-sleeping anecdotes – including family/dog pileups in bed.
• Claudia on next-life goals (10:05): “Dream, like, mood board for the next five or ten years… wherever I settle down… First purchase: Alaska.”

2. Pop Culture Potpourri & TV/Movie Talk (11:31–26:17)

Magic, Mentalism & Men’s Hobbies (03:24–07:00)

• Jackie praises “Connor Leavitt, my businessman of the week,” for his magic tricks, lamenting that more men need hobbies beyond gambling apps.
• "What if you just did magic? Sleight of hand, like, duh." (Claudia, 03:53)
• The duo discusses tableside magicians, mentalists (ref: Oz Perlman), and how being “the magic guy” could change the vibe at parties.

Food, Cooking & Dining (13:28–20:48)

• Sourdough grilled cheese and tomato soup get the girls raving ("If you eat sandwiches like, somewhat frequently, making them in a panini press… it’s such an elite experience.” – Claudia, 19:14).
• Claudia on her husband’s “healthy” fried rice flop: “It was bad. I didn’t eat it… Fried rice just has to be fattening.” (15:16)
• The duo debates whether every meal needs to be “so delicious,” referencing toxic “skinny talk” on TikTok.
• Breakfast sides: What’s the deal with “breakfast potatoes”? The pair voice-memo ChatGPT to nail down “home fries” vs “hash browns” vs “breakfast potatoes.” (20:45–22:45)

3. Main Stories & News Segments

Taylor Frankie Paul MomTok Scandal (26:22–44:44)

• Jackie and Claudia dissect TikToker Taylor Frankie Paul’s response to recent domestic violence accusations and the wave of public backlash.
• Notable Quote:
  Taylor Frankie Paul (audio, 29:30): “I’ve just been misunderstood for, like, years now… I’ve never touched my children. And so for me, it’s been… heartbreaking.”
• The hosts discuss the complicated history between Taylor and Dakota (her ex), the possible motivations for public statements, and the pattern of "sabotage" tied to both parties.
• “It reminds me of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard—both probably aggressors, no 360 view…” (Claudia, 33:06)
• They address brand fallout (Cinnabon dropping Taylor) and the uncomfortable blending of family, fame, and workplace.
• “Every single marriage [on that show]… things are not good for the slammus. They need a break.” (Claudia, 44:01)

Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special (45:20–48:46)

• “I watched the trailer and it gave me all the feels. I can’t friggin wait.” (Jackie, 45:46)
• Excitement is high for Miley’s singing (“The Climb,” “Best of Both Worlds”) and the nostalgia overload. The girls reminisce about Hannah’s wigs and changing looks over the years.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Release & Speculation (48:48–53:34)

• The duo debate whether Alex Earl’s newly released photo is a cover, speculate on who the cover(s) could be, and riff on Sports Illustrated’s approach: “I miss the days they’d decide on one person and that person was the biggest model that year.” (Claudia, 52:24)

White Lotus Season 4 Casting (54:19–56:41)

• “Max Greenfield, girl!” (Jackie, 54:35) – excitement for new and familiar names joining the show set along the French Riviera.
• Chatter about how White Lotus always mixes up famous faces and up-and-coming actors.

Zendaya & Tom Holland Marriage Rumor Debunked (59:45–62:22)

• Discussion of Zendaya’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, viral AI wedding rumors, and why it doesn’t matter to them if Zendaya and Tom are married.
• Fashion rewind: Zendaya rewears iconic white Versace gown and alludes to past “Fashion Police” drama.
• Claudia: “What I want to talk about is this movie … with Robert Pattinson – obsessed.” (60:34)

4. Dear Toasters: Advice Roundup (62:29–76:03)

Three main dilemmas get addressed:

1. Workplace Boundaries:

   • A listener’s husband is being rumored to have a “thing” with an older female co-worker.
   • “Your husband needs what kids are calling boundaries.” (Claudia, 64:42)

2. Grandparent Boundaries & Childcare:

   • A mom struggles with her father-in-law ‘just showing up’ when MIL babysits.
   • “I need to know why he’s not your favorite person… But if it’s just that he’s rude or grumpy, still, he’s the kid’s grandpa – it’s fine.” (Jackie, 68:47)
   • The hosts draw the line between valid safety concerns (“is he unsafe?”) and basic family dynamics.

3. Is My Friend’s Boyfriend Gay?

   • Listener suspects her friend’s boyfriend is closeted due to his frequent solo/male-friend cruises.
   • Jackie: “Nobody needs to go on a cruise once a month unless you’re cruising.” (71:45)
   • Claudia pushes back: not everything about cruises is “gay,” maybe he’s just got a travel/points hobby, but, “Your friend’s boyfriend is hiding something major. Is it his sexuality?—I don’t think so.” (71:17)
   • Ultimately, they call out the letter-writer for being oddly invested and suggest “just ask.”

Notable Quotes & Moments

• "Covers are for girls. It’s like him boarding a lifeboat first." – Claudia (08:16)
• "Speaking of magic… Connor Leavitt is my businessman of the week." – Jackie (03:24)
• "I need the bed that Khloe Kardashian has... that insanely large bed." – Claudia (09:15)
• "It was bad. Fried rice just has to be fattening." – Claudia (15:16)
• "I don’t know what highway Taylor found Dakota just sitting on." – Claudia (36:03)
• "If anybody I knew went on a cruise once a month I’d be like, are you okay?" – Claudia (75:03)
• “Maybe you need to look inward. Maybe it’s you.” – Claudia (75:52)

Key Timestamps

• 00:03–01:21: Hump day banter, migraines, and mahjong wins
• 07:04–11:31: Blanket wars, bed sizes, and co-sleeping confessions
• 13:28–20:48: Food, panini presses, and breakfast potatoes voice-memo debate
• 26:22–44:44: Taylor Frankie Paul drama breakdown
• 45:20–48:46: Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special hype
• 48:48–53:34: Sports Illustrated swimsuit coverage speculation
• 54:19–56:41: White Lotus s4 casting news and thoughts
• 59:45–62:22: Zendaya rumors, Versace dress, and Oscars
• 62:29–76:03: “Dear Toasters” advice segment

Tone & Style

The episode is energetic, fast-paced, and irreverent – full of playful teasing, sidebars, and relatable humor. Jackie and Claudia speak candidly, sometimes self-deprecatingly, and veer from dead-serious (child abuse accusations) to totally absurd (imagining a Cinnabon/Auntie Anne’s “antibody” collab). The language and tone are conversational, occasionally provocative, but always rooted in the Oshrys’ now-iconic “big sister” chemistry.

Takeaways for Listeners

• Mormon MomTok drama continues apace: The Taylor Frankie Paul situation is messy and unresolved, with consequences for both her career and the greater “momfluencer” ecosystem.
• Nostalgia reigns: The upcoming Hannah Montana special is set to be a highlight for fans of the genre.
• Jackie & Claudia’s advice is blunt but fair: Whether it’s blanket etiquette or whether to side-eye your friend’s cruise-obsessed boyfriend, the duo cuts through the drama to what matters.
• Entertainment world abuzz: White Lotus and Sports Illustrated both embrace unpredictability; pop culture watchers have plenty to anticipate and speculate over.
• The Toast’s community vibe thrives: The blend of deeply personal admissions and crowd-sourced dilemmas makes this episode a prime example of why fans keep tuning in.

Summary by The Toast Podcast Summarizer | Episode: March 18, 2026