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Good morning, millennials.
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Welcome back to the toast and happy Friday. Just pat yourselves on the back. Congratulations. Congratulations, class of 2004. We did it.
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Congrats, grads. We are graduates of this week, which I think is probably like the 48th, 44th weekend.
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Feel like just yesterday that I sat on this show and was like, ah, it was just Friday, and now it's Monday. Like, that day will be here before we know it. So make sure, just take a moment, acknowledge the space that you're in. It's Friday morning slash afternoon. We've so much goodness ahead of us. It will be gone before you know it. And you will be devastated that you didn't take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge the space that you're currently in.
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I. I'm appreciative of. You're appreciative, but it's just like, it doesn't feel like a Friday anymore. Do you know what I mean? Maybe because my schedule's, like, off kilter. We had a crazy night last night.
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She was out at the clubs and, like, literally left her kids at home.
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I went home hard in the paint.
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Last literally out of your house at 9:00pm like, that's insane.
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I was. You guys, I was partying in Miami last night.
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Shots, shots, shot, shots.
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What made the thing so crazy is that I didn't leave my kids at home and my kids were with me. We went to this, like, really cool light festival. That's what I was talking about at the top.
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A lot of people thought there was a secret project reveal, but no. Jackie took her kids to a holiday light festival.
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We went to a holiday lights festival. We were out so late. It was really, really cool, but really tiring. Went to bed late. Just broken today. And now it's a Friday, which is a cause to celebrate. But, like, I. I have a version of a hangover.
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Feel like you created a core memory for the kids.
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100.
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Mission accomplished. It was something worse than, like, if doing all this work, packing up the snacks, packing up the car, getting all the kids, and, like, it's not even good.
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And that happens. And that's just like, part of you.
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Were going to, like, while I was excited for you, I was worrisome that it was going to be like a sort of Wonka festival type of, like, fake, like, folding tables put together in the middle of Miami. So I was worried, so happy that.
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It was not Wonka. It was extremely premium. If you're considering going to Luminosa in Miami, you should do it and definitely bring your kids. This is not the balloon museum. Because I'll tell you when not to.
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Go where I thought you were going. And because it reminded me, when we were kids growing up, something we used to do was there are these neighborhoods in southern Florida that. That are known for their Christmas lights. And they put up like, these really extravagant displays. And people just come and drive through these neighborhoods, like, and take. I thought that's what you were doing, and I was so jealous.
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Well, we can do that all season. And also something that we used to do as kids, is that like Butterfly World or the Trade Winds? There are these, like, other light installations. These ones you drive through, it's just like drive through lighting experience. And that's really fun. We did that last year. We'll do it again. We don't have to get out of the car. This one, like, I should have worn clothes. I was working hard.
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I had like, a total opposite type of evening. I started a book. I made myself Mac and cheese. Yeah, I was eating, like, processed foods because Ben was gone and I had nobody to make me dinner. So it was fine. I survived. I had Googles. They say they have protein and don't tell rfk. They say they have protein and fiber in it. So, like, I'm good.
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Do you see those memes? Like, me going for a late night snack? Like, then I think about RFK looking at me.
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That's funny. And I put to that. Like, I also, like, I feel about, like, processed foods and like, the big food, industrial complex food. Like, some days I'm like, such a believer and I'm like, I have to eat from the ground. And other days I'm like, what I'm supposed to up in my whole life. Like, I would eat. Like, I feel like it just depends on the day. Like, how truly, like, lazy I'm feeling.
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Yes, I understand that. Also, if you're an ingredient household, I'm sure you've seen the memes, like, going for a late night snack but realizing, like, we're just an ingredient household. So it's like all the things to make a late night.
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I'm definitely an ingredient household. And it's not even. Because I think a lot of people end up ingredient households because, like, they don't consistently grocery shop. They eat out a lot. For me, it's like, if any food comes into my house, it gets eaten, except for, like, the bottles of ketchup. So, like, anything you could possibly eat has already been eaten by Ben or I.
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But you guys don't keep a stocked pantry. That is like an ethos.
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No we do.
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You do. I feel like whenever I'm at your house, it's like, need to have food. Is there.
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Well, isn't that like you. What do you mean by that?
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Like, you buy.
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Ask me if I have something. I'll tell you if I have it.
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Okay. Do you have Tostitos?
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Okay, not like that specific brand, but I have, like, bake Lays.
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No, but like, chips and salsa.
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The thing with chips and salsa is, like, they get eaten. And we just had chili. We just had chili. So. No. Okay, I have Tostito salsa, but not the chips. Okay. The chips got eaten.
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That's classic. Because the jar is bigger than the jar, lasts forever.
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Maybe that's what RFK was talking about.
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I've been recently going through jars. Like, I find myself without my Tostito salsa a lot. And it's. And it puts me in a bad spot because I do know at some point I need to reevaluate Tostito salsa.
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No, no, listen, rfk, it's like, to go through me if he wants to come for Tostitos. Like, the thing is, some items. No, seriously, I'll be so upset. Some items are worth it. That really is the difference. Like, you know that they're not great for you, but you're like, you know what? I am enjoying it too much when it's like, in everything. Like, not everything is that good. Not everything is worth, you know, the chemicals. But I'm sorry. Don't tell me shit about fuck. About Tostitos. Like, I'll be so upset. I feel sick.
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I have nothing to tell you, by the way. I'm just saying, like, I just know there's probably better ingredients, better salsa.
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I don't actually, I don't think that there is.
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Maybe it doesn't taste as good, but that's what RFK is supposed to do. Is he supposed to take the bad ingredients out of the tostito so we can enjoy our toasted Tostitos guilt free?
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Good. Okay. Like, sorry, we need to have a conversation about, like, all the bad things in food. Like, that's what makes it taste good. Sorry.
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Like that you want to keep around.
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I don't think I want to keep around. I just think we have to be prudent.
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I don't know. But look at you and Googles. Look at you and.
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Okay, so, yeah, I got guys, I tried Googles and I had it again for dinner last night. Even though, you know, I was making it, kind of. I was making it and I'm eating it. I'm like, it's good, but it tastes like a little dusty. Like, I don't know, it's just like something. And then this morning.
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Do you not mix the dust in crafting?
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No, I was mixing so hard and it like wasn't liquifying. And like I put in a little like a splash of water. I was like, come on, let's go. I ate it and it was fine, but it was chalky, you know. And then this morning I was watching this girl on TikTok and she was making like Mac and cheese for her kids. She was trying a new brand and she put in milk and I was like, oh my God, I forgot the milk.
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Like, I know, I know. Like, the ingredients are literally on the back. Recipe is on the back.
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Like the butter.
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Not even recipe.
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Butter is optional. The butter is optional. Literally. Milk is the only non optional one. Like, I don't know, I just like forgot I still ate the entire box. So.
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Do you even have milk in your house?
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I do, I do for coffee and yeah, like when I go to the grocery store, I'm always picking up a bottle of skim, you know, that's good.
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Milk was something I would have. I'd never had in my house before kids, because I used half.
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I think that growing up, like, they teach you that milk is like so volatile and like, you know, spoiled milk. Spoiled milk. Meanwhile, I got a box of milk in my fridge for like a month. Like, I don't know why they acted like it was gone and like less than a week.
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Who is warning you about spoiled milk? Spoiler.
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I just feel like spoiled milk is like a thing. Like when you were kids, like you were always like afraid of like spoiled milk. Don't cry over spilled milk. Like, I don't milk. I just feel like I have been conditioned to believe that milk is like extremely sensitive. Meanwhile, I got this box of milk carton. I swear to God, it's been my fridge for a month and it's delicious. Do you feel that car?
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I. I do feel that cold, but I also feel like it's like Ty feels so much longer when you're so like a month when you're a kid feels like I like that year. So you have to be careful.
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I just want to say, whereas now.
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Like you're much more aware of the days of the week and the time.
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We continue really turning into the good guys. Like every episode we start talking about food.
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Really well. Okay, we talked about meat yesterday.
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We're just like what? We're in our food era. It's fine. Lean in. It's the holidays. Everybody's going to be carrying a little holiday weight.
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So that time of year, I think I'm actually making a beef stew today, if I can find the time.
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Oh, my gosh. I was thinking about beef stew earlier this morning.
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I have some beef stew chunks that I took out of the freezer a few days ago. So like, it's now or never.
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It's kind of like off the pot.
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No, it's like, I don't want to waste as precious beef. And it is Shabbat. Like, why not a beef stew? Why not?
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Are you worried about getting beef between your teeth?
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Yes, but I have really great floss.
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Yeah. And it would be lost without your floss.
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And beef stew is worth getting beef between the teeth.
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I can't say that's what I'm saying about Toxitos. Like, some things are worth the journey.
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Yeah. I mean, I haven't replaced my Tostito salsa yet, so take that with a grain of salt and it'll be the.
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Last thing I ever replace. How about that? Okay.
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Oh, you think so?
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And you know, I'm a little worried about rfk. I can't lie, because I heard him say something about Ozempic and he was like, listen, I think it's great because obviously, like, obesity is a huge problem in this country, but I really want to tackle, like, why. Of course, like, this is a cause and effect type of thing and I get it. But like, if he touches a tiny hair on the head of Ozempic, he will hear from me.
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I think until the root cause eradicate tackled and the problem is solved, we leave.
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He didn't say he was going to do anything about it, but I am worried.
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What I've heard, like, that is a counterargument I've heard to Ozam because like, okay, it's not fixing the problem. Still eating, like, the bad food. Their insides are still not great. And we're not stopping the issue from continuing to happen. So I agree with, you know, the root cause. Ever since Lady Tan, I've just been such a root cause.
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And this is just my official message. Sl threat to Bobby, do not come. Do not come to OIC HQ because I am the CEO and you are not welcome here. Leave it alone.
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Imagine. Do you can imagine, by the time I finally get around to getting to get on those I need to stack.
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I should be doing that stock. Although it does expire. Like, you have to be careful.
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What's.
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It's pretty decent.
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That's so fucking classic. That's what's going to happen.
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And then the prices are going to go even more up because now it's even more in demand.
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Worse that if it's just gone but not forgotten. Oh my God. Could you imagine that would be seriously.
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No. It would actually not be funny to some of us who rely on it. It's a life saving. It's a lifesaving drug.
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I mean, it is. But then you have to question why the life was in jeopardy.
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Please consider this my I've put Bobby on notice.
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Okay, I'm older.
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What's on the docket for today? Stories are give them a letter grade.
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Stories are fun. F is for fun.
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Well, F is for failure when I said letter grade.
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But okay, I know, but I couldn't. It doesn't fall into the rubric. Okay. Some students just are not good testing.
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We also have Queenie and Weenie, which I studied like extensively and thought really hard this morning about who I wanted to nominate for my Queenie and Weenie. And I want to say it has not come to me, which doesn't really happen. Sometimes I struggle with one, but there's usually like multiple candidates. Was this like kind of a blah week?
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Was it a blah week? Let's look at what the story.
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Let me just like John Mulaney and Olivia Munn, right? Like I don't know. Oh, Megan Fox is pregnant. Like, okay.
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Right. Yeah, I guess it was a bit of a quiet week.
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So I'm, I'm still gonna think and maybe by the end of the show I will have come up with something. But I just wanna let you know it's not coming naturally to me this week.
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Everything comes natural and in the spirit.
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It comes of transparency. It was important that I share that.
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Thank you for sharing that. I think I just saw a weenie candidate in my middle.
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Well, I mean, there's always Mark Ruffalo. So all that will never be truly without a weenie as long as Mark Ruffalo is still roaming this earth.
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So true. Well, let's get into the fun story, shall we?
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Let me think. Was there anything else I want to chat to you about?
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To me, Molly May.
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Oh, yeah, I ran into it. Okay. So I was walking on the street today on my way to work listening to Philip Phillips. I'm definitely having like a Phillip Phillips renaissance. Actually, not a lot of people know this about Philip Phillips. I discovered it yesterday on TikTok. He actually is taking a Taylor Swift approach to some of his most popular music because he released it like post Idol. When you're in that, like, piece of shit contract, and he has a couple of Phillips versions out there floating around. He did home. He did Gone, Gone, gone now long after you're gone. That's what I was listening to on the way to work today. And as I was listening, I see this girl, like, walk by me. And it took me a minute to register. I was like, oh, my God. She's wearing a TMT beanie. Like, it's not our logo anymore, but back in the day when we were the morning toes, most of our merch had that TMT logo and we made beanies. And it was really old. It must have been, like, 2019. And I was like, oh, my God. It took me, like, a second, and I literally chased her down the street. It's like, I love your hat. And then it occurred to me, like, sometimes, and I've heard this happen, like, people will find Toastmarches or, like, I don't know, like, stole it from a friend and doesn't know. And I was like, kind of attacking this girl. I'm like, maybe she doesn't know. And then she was like, oh, my God. And I felt so relieved. And we took a picture together. But, like, I seriously wanted to ask her for the hat. It's kind of like I don't have it here. I actually haven't seen it.
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Which one is it? I have a lot.
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It's.
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I pretty much have every piece of merch we've ever made. And it's pale pink. Okay.
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With a white, like, stitched patch on the forehead. Patch not embroidered.
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Pale pink. Okay, let me.
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It was like, something random. I. I haven't seen it in years. This must be how, like, Calvin Klein feels when he walks around town seeing people in his designs.
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It's so true. Speaking of merch is still available. Shoptoastmerch.com Place your orders. Get your things. Cozy winter wares.
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You know, it's something that I meant to send you as a story this week that I thought you would find interesting. But now we can just talk about it. I don't know if you've heard, because the department stores are doing their thing in New York City. Like, this is where they shine, a lot of them. I walked past Bergdorf's the other day, curtains up. They're going to do, like, a big unveiling. Bloomingdale just did this huge unveiling in partnership with Wicked. So everyone's kind of like, you know, spending the dollars. And it turns out Saks has announced that they are not doing their big light show this year I saw.
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Did they say, did they give a reason?
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Like money, the economy? Like, they're not doing as good as they once were.
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Money, money.
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Usually it's sponsored. Last year it was like Christian Dior was so sick. Me and Ben actually saw it when we took a dying Theo to see the Rockefellers on our tree. But I saw an interview with the CEO and he was like, when we announced this, I think people like kind of ran with it. You guys are a little bit misunderstanding. We're still going to have like lights up around, like the whole building is going to be lit up. They always do like a very pretty installation with like different windows and then the whole building is covered in lights. We're just not doing like a big show where like people are invited to like come. Remember, Jennifer Lawrence was there because it was your.
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Yeah.
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So they're just not doing like a big tada. But rest have no fear. The light show will go on.
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Okay, so they burger.
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I'm glad we didn't choose it as a story.
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That's like half a store. Yeah, they're just not having their like two hour thing. But everything else for the season will be the same. Yeah, like they're still, it's giving like a little bit. They're still getting dressed up and then blaming us for. That's like when Kylie said she named her son Wolf and was like, oh, I don't know why everyone's calling him Wolf. That's not his name.
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It's like, I wonder where we got that from.
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Because you told us. Because she told us.
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I wonder where we got that from. Oh, so the another thing is Skims ex Dulce de gana a story today.
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It's a story.
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Yeah, I'll give my thoughts there because I saw it yesterday. I wanted to talk about it.
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So I think you're leading us into the fast five stories that you need to know.
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The fast five stories that you need to know. Oh, sorry. Hold on, let me set my timer. Just been like having a lot of trouble recently.
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Oh, I'm sorry, Turdy. Want to talk about it? Excuse me, My glasses. Wait, why are you wearing glasses? Why are you wearing glasses?
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Today's episode of the Toast is supported by.
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Whose glasses are those? Is it a sponsor for this next sponsor? You're wearing the glasses.
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No, this is like an inside.
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It's not.
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This is an inside.
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Our first sponsor isn't Morbi Puckered Inside.
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Joke between me and my TikTok followers. So basically this pair of glasses materialized inside my home. I Have no idea where they came from.
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They look like something your husband wears, Jackie.
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First of all, they're not real glasses. Like they don't have a prescription. They are absolutely fugly. They look like something like an, like someone who's like an elf but also a librarian wears.
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That's a fun day.
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Literally turned up in my house. I, I don't even know where me and Ben just, I assume they were Ben's and Ben assumed they were mine. And the other day I was like where the fuck did these glasses come from? There's Jackie. You see them in person. They're so weird looking like. And I was making TikTok about them and people were like you should put them on during the ads and see what Jackie says. So that's what I did.
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Who makes them?
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Why are you acting like it's a designer? They're probably, they're like from Amazon. And to be honest, they showed up in my house around the same time that I started receiving a lot of packages from Amazon with our Halloween costume. So I think for a second I thought Ben was using this for a Halloween costume.
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Uh huh.
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I have no idea where they came from. Now a couple of people were saying, Claudia, if somebody wrote into your toaster saying they found this pair of glasses you would assume that their husband. So yes, my husband might be having an affair with an elf. Part time elf librarian. I'm not too worried just given the style.
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I'm not too worried given the style.
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Let's say Ben is having an affair with the owner of these glasses. Like she's obviously got nothing on me. I'm not even concerned.
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And they don't even have a prescription because if they did then she's walking around and she can't see. So she can't find your husband.
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She's blind.
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And if and because they don't have a prescription that means she's like seriously phony below.
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The only other real concerning thing is that I don't think they're a part of the costume because they're kind of beat up. Like these are not new glasses.
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Maybe you had a house guest who left them and they're watching the show, watching us make fun of their glasses. Like maybe it's your friend Abe.
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He hasn't been to my apartment in a really long time. The last person was that was there was actually the tailors were there and Shannon.
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I could see Taylor Strecker.
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I could see Taylor Strecker. You know she is 40, so.
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No, but they're fake glasses. I could see her like committing to.
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Oh, sorry. These were in my apartment long before the tailors arrived. Like way before Shannon. Also, they were here before Shannon and I don't have a lot of house guests, so the mystery remains. Like, I. If you have. If these glasses look familiar to you or someone you know, please come collect them. Like, I don't know what to do with them.
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That is really funny.
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Well, anyways, they have been helping me read. So today's episode is brought to you by State Farm. When you get a new car or a new home, the first thing you might find yourself saying is, literally, what? Or, okay, how is this real? But really, the words you want to be thinking or singing are like a.
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Double the song?
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Well, I mean, we still have some time left, so I'll probably wrap it up vocally.
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But like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
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I'm actually really glad to be working with State Farm again because I feel like there are always rumors about whether or not, like, State Farm is there. And it's.
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Yeah. And we are putting those rumors around.
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Us to sort of clear that up, like, 100%. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. So don't get it twisted. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Well, okay. Like, I let you have your moment and you can do the same because you're threatened by my talent. Today's episode is also brought to you by Chewy. The most wonderful time of the year is just about to be here. But, you know, for some of us, it's kind of stressful. Your to do list is a million miles long and somehow what your pet needs always seems to be a do it tomorrow kind of thing because there are only so many hours in the day. But that's why we do all of our shopping for the fur angels of in our lives on Chewy. Chewy is everything we need to keep our pet healthy and happy. You can shop on your schedule. Everything gets ships right to your door in one to two days. And it's for all pets, not just dogs. I know some people have cats which is crazy, but cats have needs too and you can chop a chewy if you have a bird, fish, reptile, really whatever you could need for any sort of pet, they have it. Chewy this month they have an incredible month filled with surprises and fun holiday savings up to 40 or even up to 50% off 24 to 48 hour flash sales, BOGOs and so much more. So keep checking the site to see what new deals are available so you can get something special for all your beloved pets in your life. You know, every time it's a holiday like Hanukkah or something, my mother in law gives me and Ben like really sweet gifts and she always wraps something up for previously Theo but now Romeo and it's so thoughtful. Like don't forget about throw something under the tree for your pet. Whether it's a chew toy, new treats, a bone, they deserve it too. Shop at chewy. They have 24 hour customer service. It's top tier and they are help taking the stress out of the holidays. Take advantage of this amazing holiday savings and shop our personal favorites@chewy.com toast that's chewy c h e w y.com toast chewy.com t o a s t again they have top tier 24. 7 customer service so you can get expert advice over the phone or chat day or night. Plus if your pet doesn't love something, they have 100% satisfaction guarantee that lets you return it within a year no questions asked. It's pretty major. Today's episode is also brought to you by Saks.com like we were saying, a go to destination for holiday shopping. They are the premier digital platform for luxury fashion@saks.com with the holidays right around the corner they are making it easy to find the perfect gifts for even the pickiest on our lists, including yourself. They have an expertly curated assortment of fashion so whether you're shopping for that hard to please family member, someone that seems to have everything or even a really stylish bestie Saks.com has you covered with the most versatile selection of fashion, beauty, home decor and more. Holiday shopping is stressful, especially if you're doing it in person. Like that's just seriously not for the faint of heart. Doing it@saks.com is so civilized. First of all, it's such a premium shopping experience. They have fabulous items, but the website is just very easy to use, user friendly and so it really takes a lot of the stress out of holiday shopping. And I think a lot of the times, you know, we set out shopping for the ones in our lives whom we love and we forget about ourselves. So sex.com is a perfect place to buy yourself something sweet. Also, it doesn't even necessarily have to be a gift. But like with all the different holiday parties this season, like you're gonna need a couple of outfits, so you might as well get something fabulous. They carry the best brands@saks.com Alice and Olivia Frame, Prada, Gucci and more. So if you're looking for gifts that will help you win the holidays, then head to Saks.com now for a seamless shopping experience. Whether you're shopping for loved ones or treating yourself to something special, Saks.com will give you endless inspiration that will enhance your holiday season. Get ready to be the best gift giver ever and find gifts guaranteed to bring joy for every hard to shop for person this holiday season. @saks.com let's make this holiday season memorable for you and your loved ones. Head over to saks.com that's s a.
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What can I say except yada welcome.
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And that's just another great reminder that Moana 2 is coming out next week.
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It's also another great reminder that I actually am an artist. Like you can stream my music on Spotify, wherever you get your music.
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True.
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I have a couple of songs and by a couple I mean how many do I have to. Yeah, the first, which kind of took the music industry by storm, definitely wasn't appreciated in its own time. Toast by Claudia Ashray. Like a real summer pop anthem. And the second, the follow up lead single was 100%. That was definitely slept on Sophomore, my sophomore album. It was definitely slept on by the community. And I think like I really need to shout out like seriously, the queer community. They're the only people who stream my music because they understand I'm kind of the Carly Rae Jepsen of the podcasting world. So yeah, just reminder, stream, toast. Stream toast. It's so good. I heard it actually this morning because I was watching the Spritz Society Instagram stories and somebody used it and I.
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Mean, what would we what would the Spritz Society Instagram stories and reels do with if you didn't have original and.
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Let me tell you something, actually, if you're an aspiring podcaster, influencer, creator, I don't know what the hell we are these days. But like, if you're aspiring to do something, creators, something of that nature, having your own music that you own is such a smart business decision. Like, I was able to use all my original music in my specials. Like, you don't have to pay licensing fees when it's your. So I just want to say, like from a business pov, like, write your own music. Actually, I didn't write it totally produced your own music and produced it either. But come out with your own music.
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Our first story, something that was alluded to earlier that's gotten bumped to number one spot, is Kim Kardashian tapping Courtney for a joint Skims ex Dolce and Gabbana campaign after their wedding feud. So a couple pieces of news here. One, Skims is doing a collab with Dolce and Gabbana a la Fendi x Skims Fendi x Skims. And it's in the Dolce and Gabbana vein. Very skims being very cute. And then the campaign, she taps Courtney for the photos, which is harking back to their feud about the wedding. The campaign says a duo while adult Chevita like lol. It's come full circle.
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It says starring Kourtney Kardashian. And like, all the pictures are just of Kim, but whatever. I absolutely loved this. I actually think one of the last really interesting storylines from the Kardashians show on Hulu was that skims Dolce Gabbana. No, I'm sorry. Just that Dolce and Gabbana thing because it was so real, we all saw it happening in real time and we're like, curious about it. And they really didn't hold back. I feel like that was the last time they really unleashed with us and then they all just sort of like went their separate ways and I feel like we actually got no what's word. I'm looking for resolution on that. I do wish there was like a bit of a shorter turnaround time on this because it has been a while since that whole scandal happened. Nevertheless, I think this is a great way to a, like, make up with your sister. Be like alert to the public that we have resolved this in a funny way. Rising tides rise all sides. Like Courtney gets to be in adolce spread and I actually really liked this.
A
Yeah, I love the collab idea. Some of the pieces look great and I think that this is a total no brainer. I think they actually this is what they should have done when Kim started working with Dolce because when she did her like curated looks that just like didn't. I don't think creative director. I don't even know she did a fashion show and then they like re released old pieces. I just don't think it had the impact that they thought it would. This should have been that by the way.
B
So like I supposed to be. Because if you remember in the Kardashians they talked about how the, the they started working together and it was supposed to be at first skims ex Dolce. Which is why Kim felt totally fine about not even telling Courtney because it was just going to be like something for skims. But I guess that didn't work out. Like they didn't have like the lead time or whatever. So he ended up doing this like half baked whatever it was.
A
And I think that like kind of takes away from this and all that like momentum that Kim had with Dolce. But I love the collab idea and I love that she tap Courtney. I don't love the photos.
B
Oh yeah, no, the, the creative direction is like not what I would do. It's also like I like it's so.
A
Close to like I understand the vision but I just feel like it didn't like come out.
B
And do you feel that like that aesthetic, La Dolce Vida, like you know, leopardy type of Italian big hair. It's like a little done for Kim. Like she had like a years long where that was like her whole schtick and she doesn't dress like that anymore. So it actually doesn't even feel authentic.
A
This feels late.
B
Yeah.
A
Whereas if it happened a year ago or two years ago, it would have been just like so timely and so perfect. However, luckily for Kim, like that style is timeless. It's just like a feminine, glamorous look. It's not like she's doing her like spaceship look that is very, very trendy. So everyone will always want to dress like this. It's just a feminine, beautiful way to look and it's accentuates your curves and it's great. But yes, it's not congress with the way that Kim's dressing is right now. And it does feel a little played out because she spent so much Time and energy on that years ago.
B
Yeah. And also, I feel like it's just really interesting as like, a consumer. My reaction to this, because I remember when Skims x Fendi was announced, like, I was first in line. Not only did I buy stuff that morning on the website, you and I went to the store and saw. Wanted to see if they had extras. Like, I was so obsessed, and.
A
I.
B
Didn'T really move when this was announced. Like, I liked that Courtney was in it. I think that was kind of the most interesting part. Ironically, I mean, and the pieces are not anything I would ever wear. It's like underwear boy shorts with, like, little titty bitty. Like, sorry, I have huge jugs. I can't.
A
The pictures also make it hard to see what they're selling exactly. Like, is it just bras and underwear? I tapped over to the skim site. You can see Morgan somewhere posted on.
B
Her Instagram that she, like, got it. So that's where I saw most of the stuff.
A
Oh, sweet. I gotta go look. They're. They're selling bras, panties, tops, and dresses. Like, I click to see dresses, but it doesn't click through. And then the whole collection comes out on November 9th. Teeth. I'm definitely curious. But what was so great about Fendi was that it was outerwear. Like, if this is all bras and undies, like, I don't need Dolce and Gabbana underwear.
B
No, I don't. Especially because I wear skims bras and underwear. And I think they're amazing. Like, and they're way cheaper.
A
But if these are, like, corsets that I can wear out, you know, with a blazer, I love that. I want it. I want to see, like, what's actually for sale. Also, a lot of the images are, like, black and white.
B
Like, yes.
A
I want to see the creative that.
B
She had posted on Instagram. Like, really did not highlight from. I'm no merchandiser, but I said, what are we selling here? The chair.
A
Yeah. And I feel like sometimes, like, people go to extreme lengths to take photos. Like on set, like on a beach. Crazy.
B
Like, freeze themselves just for the shot.
A
I just, like, go to the beach in Miami, whatever.
B
Have you heard of Situation?
A
No, but I feel like this is AI and, like, you could feel it.
B
Here's what I'll say. It wasn't for me.
A
I would. Like, this would have benefited from, like, I don't even know if they went there. It just doesn't feel like.
B
But it did get me thinking about Courtney.
A
I think it's. It's a studio in Calabasas.
B
Yeah, yeah, yeah. It did get me thinking about Courtney because then I like went on a Courtney stockage yesterday and then I saw she posted this in feed carousel. It was like either their anniversary or Travis's birthday. And so she just posted a bunch of like never before seen photos and videos of their life. And it was nothing crazy. It was just like all really cute. Them playing do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do. What's that song Heart and song Heart and soul. I'm like really cutesy and there. It's just actually really crazy how unbothered and happy she is. And when we, when we zoom out, it's just at least for me and like my journey with the Kardashians, like, Courtney was never my number one. Really. She just totally came out on top, like unbothered happy queen. She. You could feel it in that carousel, like pure joy. And yeah, they're like weird with the tongues or whatever, but like they are so in love. Like she is marriage.
A
Yeah.
B
After being in such a volatile, like up relationship for so many years.
A
Yeah. So I think it's all great. I'm excited to see the pieces. I gotta go look at Morgan's story then.
B
Ever's idea was to put Courtney at the center of this. Like, that's the most brilliant part of this collab, in my opinion.
A
Yeah, it feels very full circle.
B
It does.
A
Are you ready for our next story?
B
Yeah.
A
Oscars 2025 host has been tapped.
B
I haven't heard. Let me get my true genuine reaction. Let me think, let me think, let me think. Let me guess first, is it like classic Jimmy?
A
No, this person's taking over for Jimmy.
B
Okay, give me a clue.
A
But it's not dissimilar. It's in the Jimmy vein. But his name doesn't start with Jeff Myers. No. Same thing though.
B
Stephen Colbert.
A
No, but same thing.
B
Conan.
A
Yeah.
B
Oh, okay. By the way, that's not in the same vein, actually. Like, I know he's technically like had a late night show and whatever, but like Conan is. Is different. Like if you know late night, like drama. He is. First of all, I think like a lot of people would say he's much funnier and more talented than like the OGs, like the Jimmies who just sit in a chair and ask questions and make tiktoks these days. Like, Conan has like a cult. Cult following. People are obsessed with Conan. I actually really, like, don't interact much with Conan. I know his podcast is Immensely popular. He did take over for who? Jay Leno. And then, like, I fired immediately. He had, like, some drama. So I don't consider that TBS late night show, but I don't consider that, like, in competition with the basic cable networks. Right.
A
To me, he is of the exact same elk as those guys. I'm glad. I'm glad to hear you don't think so.
B
No, he's really not. I think, like, he would be insulted at that too.
A
Really?
B
Yeah. Because that, I think, is why he didn't really work in that traditional late night model. When he took over, whatever spot it was, he got a big spot. It's kind of like a Joan Rivers story where you get this big spot and it doesn't work out and you think your whole career is ending. But maybe much like Joan, like, you can't put them in a box. Like, really, like, true, wild, outrageous, smart comedians, like, aren't meant for that sort of like, kind of bland job.
A
Yeah.
B
And so while I and I, and we always are clowning on, like, late night, I happen to really like Jimmy Fallon. I think he's, like, very funny and I like his shtick. But I wouldn't say he's like the most innovative comedian, thought leader of our time. Right.
A
Is this an episode of Body Snatchers?
B
Wait, what? What? What is so crazy that I said.
A
I happen to like Jimmy Fallon? I think he's really funny.
B
I do, by the way. I feel like I've said that before. I hate Jimmy. Kimmel thinks Stephen Colbert is literally the least funny person on the Seth Meyers. Like, seriously, I don't even know enough about you.
A
Can you even. How do you even tell them all apart? Like, to me, they're just one lump of unfunnyness. Like, I don't have different.
B
Maybe it's because I'm like a fellow comedian. Yeah.
A
James Corden. I can differentiate. The rest of them are all lumped together.
B
I don't know. I think Jimmy Fallon is really. He's kind of like an America's sweetheart type of. I like everybody. I would say he's the most successful one for sure. I would say that all the celebrities seem to really like him. So, like, he gets the best guess. I think one, because it's of course, like the Tonight show on NBC, but people, like, feel comfortable and I think he, like, hangs out with them in the real world. So I don't know. Whenever we discuss late night and like, how they're all untalented weenies, I'm really not talking about Jimmy Fallon.
A
Okay.
B
I swear to God I'm not. I sound like I've been booked on the Jimmy Fallon show, so, like, I.
A
Need to be cool 1000%. No, no. That is what you sound like.
B
I just feel like it was important for me whenever we clown on late night. Like, I'm really not talking about Jimmy Fallon or Conan. Yeah, I don't. But. But I'm not even. I don't think Conan is in this group of people. He's not.
A
So who would you say similar to Conan that's not. That's alive?
B
Oh, that's a really good question. Like, nobody. And that's why he's so different. Like, and I feel like I don't even get or know, like, the full Conan lore, but I know that there is lore there.
A
Well, you know what? I'll probably turn on the beginning of the Oscars.
B
I think you'll like him. I think he doesn't give a fuck. Like, I will.
A
I do, like, very Ricky Gervais.
B
Ish. Maybe nobody's. I do, like, as brave as Ricky Gervais, but I think Conan, like, at one point in his career maybe, like, cared about, you know, playing the game, but I don't think he cares anymore. His podcast is immensely popular.
A
That's the power of podcasts.
B
It's true. It gives you, like. You don't have to act out. You can act out.
A
Joan would have loved podcasting.
B
Oh, my God. Joan would have had the most successful podcast. And she was actually really ahead of her time. She had a web show, like, long before that was even a thing. In Bed with Joan. And if you actually go back, she had amazing guests. Like, RuPaul was on. I watched this. She actually had the OVN on before he was, like, Major Sarah.
A
But if what happened to Joan happened in modern times where she was, like, blackballed from the industry, she would have taken to podcasting, and she would have been the greatest. The world's greatest.
B
You mean, like, if she had podcasting after, like, in the 60s? Yes, yes. And she would have still done it up until this day.
A
Yes.
B
And it's disgraceful that we never got a Joan Rivers podcast, because talk about, like, she's unfiltered and she was saying some wild shit on E, like, and she was getting away with it. I could only imagine if it's truly, like, you can't hold her back, what she's saying.
A
Right, Right. Weekly missed out.
B
We missed out. It's for the best. Like, this culture wouldn't even appreciate it. They would try to cancel it. They would try to cancel her because they don't understand her.
A
Right.
B
Sometimes I see like a snot nose kid on tick tock, like crying about something and I'm like, you need a slap from Joan Rivers. Like, you need to. You need to be sat down and spoken to by Joan Rivers.
A
Yeah, but they don't deserve it.
B
They don't deserve that kind of enlightenment.
A
No, they could. They wouldn't even be.
B
They wouldn't know what to do with it.
A
Anyways. You just made me excited for the Oscars Turny, like, just for the potential, the pretence. I think it's a good choice.
B
And also when we think about the people who are always tapped, Trevor Noah, like, unfunny. It's like an uninspiring. I feel like Conan has never done this before, so it's like fresh blood.
A
Yeah.
B
And I also think he's really. It's always interesting when like people, like, really well liked by like all the comedians, like, people. I was just watching Nikki Glaser. She was talking about how she does everything she can to avoid, like, comments about herself. She's like, I cannot handle it. I refuse. And, but she's like a huge Conan fan. So she goes on like Reddit Conan to like talk with that fellow fans. And she ended up on like a thread about herself because she was on Conan and like, it was the worst.
A
Thing that ever happened to her.
B
It was unavoidable. But then I was like, wow, there's even a Conan Reddit. Like, there's. There, there is an obsession with Conan.
A
Okay. Well, by the way, he did host the Emmys in 2002 and 2006 and the White House Correspondents Dinner in 1995.
B
And 2013 for a long time.
A
Yeah. So he has like that sort of traditional hosting.
B
I feel like those were the years where he was like playing the game, trying to get a late night show, like being like everybody else.
A
Yeah, yeah.
B
And that's just my thoughts. I actually don't know if it's true.
A
Yeah, no, I like, even if you're wrong, like, even if everything. You just like the story I'm telling wrong, I like the story you're telling because it leaves room for hope and optimism.
B
Yeah. Even though that thing you said the other day about what Matt Damon said about movies has really stuck with me because now, like I said, I'm watching so much cable and I'm seeing commercials for all the new movies that are coming out. Oh, and on Jeopardy last night, there was a category about 2024 rave reviews. And it was all about. You have to guess what movie they were talking about based on the rave review that was written about it. My ass. Hadn't heard of one of these fucking movies. Jurassic Park. Big, big Godzilla one. I hadn't heard of any of these movies. And double chunk, literally, boom. Like I was. And I'm such a media literate person. Like, I go to the movies, I know what goes on in culture. And it was. I'm like, damn. That's really what Jackie said. Like all these big stupid movies.
A
Yes.
B
Big stupid trouble.
A
Chocolate, coffee, all these like huge action movies franchises, things that have done well in the past. And so there's no room for just like a little. A little starter movie to find its legs in the theater on Jeopardy.
B
I saw a commercial for another movie and it was like Big Red or something. I just, it was. I was like, damn. Matt Damon was. Was. Facts. Big facts.
A
Yeah, yeah. Anyways, Oscars will be on March 2, 2025. So that's in a long time.
B
Wait, like I'll be okay.
A
Are you ready for our next story, which is like kind of a crazy controversy?
B
Oh, my God. Who's in. Who's in hot water?
A
Jenny Mullen is getting slammed for getting on a plane with lice.
B
Oh, interesting. I saw Jenny Mullen the other day.
A
Well, hopefully she didn't have lice when you saw.
B
Oh, my God, I gave her.
A
Fans are slamming Jenny Mullen for getting on a five hour flight with lice. The actress revealed she had lice in her hair during a video shared up to Instagram recently. She said, I can't even deal. This is insane. I've never had lice in my life. I don't know what to do.
B
It's important that people know. Like, while we give our take on this story, Jackie and I are experts in lice. There was like a five year period where every single summer we came home from camp with lice. We treated it the day we came home for two weeks after. Like, we know everything there is to know about life. So we are actually experts on the matter.
A
She said, I've been itching for two weeks, so they've been living on me for two weeks.
B
I'm getting itchy.
A
I hope not when you saw her. Anyway, her solution was to wrap a clear plastic bag around her head for the trip. But followers in her comments were appalled that she would put others at risk by catching a flight with untreated license. Wow. Are you kidding me? You got on a plane with lice and so on and so forth.
B
You know what? I'm like, I'm really never one to side with the backlash. Like, I think if you're giving backlash, like, seriously, get a job. Having said that, like, I fear that they do make a good point. Especially because this is like a public transportation. Like, someone else will sit in that seat. Lice can live in the fibers. Maybe not of like leather plane chairs, but like coach bus chairs that are, like, fuzzy. So maybe the chairs in the airport, they can live for like 24 hours in certain fibers.
A
So, like, here's the thing. I think people travel with lice knowingly and unknowingly all the time. Because you get lice, but you got plans, you got things to do. I think, like, really, her posting about mistakes and sharing this, like, was a huge mistake. You do not need to share everything that is going on in your life. And it does look bad when you're knowingly sitting there with lice.
B
Yes.
A
In a seat that someone else next to neighbors. It's just, it's something that you should.
B
Like her Instagram, like, the next day in New York, when she was in la, I think a lot of people would have assumed that she flew private. Like, her husband's a huge actor. Like, there, it would have really not been a thing.
A
Or they maybe would have assumed that she got the lice under control and whatever. They could have assumed a million things and it would have been fine. Yeah, but like, to just like, brazenly be like, sitting there with your half your head covered in a plastic cap talking about have you license on public transportation, like, that's not a good thing to do.
B
I am in agreement. And honestly, I have not had lice since probably, what, like, seventh grade? When was the last time? Oh, no, I had it once in high school. Oh, my God. And then I kept coming, so I was like, treating it at home. And then.
A
I'm itching.
B
I'm itching too, but it's just because we're talking about it. I had it in high school, actually. There was like, a rumor that, like, okay, so it was me and this other girl. Like, her name was Daniella. And like, every morning for like, two weeks, we'd have to go to the nurse's office for a check before we could officially, like, start the day at school. And like, almost every single day we got sent home because, like, we still had lice. And I was, like, not mad, honestly. Of course everybody knew that it was this girl. Me and Daniella, like, we kept getting sent home. It's Actually kind of a traumatic story. Let me tell you. And then that following weekend, that upcoming weekend was Shabbaton. So for those who don't know, like, in. If you go to a Jewish day school, like, once or twice a year, there's like, a field trip, it's called a Shabbaton, where you basically just spend, like, Shabbat together. It's usually, like, at, like, this big hotel. You all, like, eat and pray. It's actually really fun. Like, so it's like, you leave school.
A
It's like the social event of you.
B
Leave school Friday, and I think you come back Sunday morning. Like, it's a nice weekend retreat. And so we had Chapatone. And I, like. I remember being like, oh, man, I'm gonna be able to go on Chabot. Cause I have lice. And they did let me go. And I remember, like, there were some whispers about, like, nobody wanting to room with me. But my friends, like, were really og. They just all slept in one bed and I slept in the other. I kind of loved it. But it was. I don't know why I was tapped that weekend to give a dvartura. So a dvartura. Like, on Friday night of Shabbat, every. Every week in shul or on Shabbat, you, like, read a part. I was talking about this last week, like, a different chapter of the Torah chapter. And then a dart is, like, when somebody at dinner will, like, lead a meal giving you a life lesson. I studied this chapter. Let me tell you what I learned and how we can apply it to modern day. And you know, my ass. Like, I took my power back in that moment. I made the whole dartora about lice and how, like, I was sort of a social pariah because of my, like. Jackie was such, like, a. It was a phoenix rising from the ashes type of moment. I was this social outcast with my lice. Like, nobody wants to sleep with me. They didn't even want me coming on the Shabbatone. I'm sure some parents are like, like, that Ashrae girl's coming. And I gave. Oh, my God. They were cackling because I think they were like, damn, wow, she's still gonna speak. Brave. Not only did I speak, I acknowledged the elephant in the room and I slayed the house down boots.
A
That is so crazy. So, like, what was the moral of the story that people should have been, like, more accepting and hugging you.
B
Are you saying what's the moral of my dvartora? Yeah, I don't actually recall, and I don't Think I was shaming everyone into, into accepting me, into hugging. I was just able to relate to what the character in the Bible was going through because I had experienced it on a smaller level that week in school.
A
Understood.
B
And a couple of years ago, I was going through some, like, random papers and I found the, like, printed out and oh, my God, I wish I kept it. I was cackling. It was honestly brilliant. It was hysterical.
A
That's really funny.
B
Yeah. Wow. The theme of this month has been, like, core memories from high school coming back to me.
A
Yeah. I wonder why.
B
I wonder why, too.
A
Something in the air.
B
Something has changed within me.
A
Maybe it's like, the lack of, like, a tent pole story this quarter, you know, sometimes.
B
Yeah.
A
The royals, Taylor Kardashian. Everyone's kind of quiet. So, like, what about us?
B
Yeah. What if we. What if we just told our tables?
A
What if we told our stories just this once and called it her story just this once. Anyways, what was the story? Jenny Mullen.
B
Oh, right. So. Oh. All that to say the reason I got here is I haven't had a lice in my adult life. And I, I, I, I remember the experience of having lice as a child. Like, it was horrible. It was really worse than you could have imagined. And, and at least you're a kid. Like, I can't even imagine having it as an adult. But I guess that's something you have to worry about when you have kids, right?
A
Yeah, for sure.
B
Picking it up because you have boys. If your boys came home with lice, would you shave their heads?
A
Yeah, that always seems to be, like, the easier route, so probably.
B
Yeah. That was, like, a thing we couldn't do. We were a house full of girls. But if you have a couple of boys with, like, short hair. Bye.
A
Yeah. Yeah. Are you ready for our next story?
B
No.
A
No, I don't think you are. You're actually. You could never be ready for this story.
B
Is it the next story that's brought to you by Rakuten per chance?
A
Pretense? It is.
B
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A
Okay, I would love that.
B
You're shopping at Ticketmaster. You buying tickets to Rascal flats or Taylor Swift?
A
I. I don't want to get hate, but Rascal Flats because we just went. Yeah, and Rascal's been a lifetime and. Yeah, and they're not going back on tour.
B
Okay, you're at Lowe's. You hang a crock pot or an air fryer.
A
Crock pot.
B
You're at Aloe.
A
No, I have two.
B
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A
Ooh, I think a cute seamless.
B
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A
Oh, now you're asking the tough questions. I think chili.
B
I don't know. I kind of woke up this morning craving a beef stew.
A
You know what I just realized? I plan to make beef stew today and I don't have the ingredients.
B
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A
No, thankfully. This just reminded me.
B
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A
Neiman Marcus, not stilettos. Maybe a loafer.
B
And in between, a ballet flat, if you will.
A
Yeah.
B
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A
Thank you. Code Turt.
B
What can I feel very musical today.
A
I know. I don't want to stop you.
B
Oh, okay. Except you're welcome.
A
Our next story is some blossoming couple news that we have not checked in on in a while, but Kim Zolciak and Chet Hanks are fueling romance rumors again while attending a Jelly Roll concert together. So Kim Zolciak and Chet Hanks fueled romance rumors while attending the Jelly Roll concert. She took to Instagram on Wednesday to gush about having the best time with the country singer and his beautiful wifey, saying she had so much fun and she was with Chet Hanks and her pal Jenny Doyle. She said, one of my absolute favorite concerts. And everyone that was such is part of this massive operation is beyond kind.
B
Oh my God.
A
She posted.
B
Just reminded me Brielle Beerman text me the other day. She's like, I have a piece of gossip for you. And then she never answered and then I never answered. So you just reminded me that I never answered. I literally responded.
A
Yeah. I said, well, I hope it's about these two being in love and getting married.
B
I ship so wholeheartedly. And if you take a look at these two holistically, like, it just makes sense. Sometimes you hear about a couple and you think that they could be related and that's how you know that they're perfect for one another.
A
Yeah.
B
They look like siblings and he looks like Croydon.
A
Yeah. Kim Zolciak being Tom Hanks, his daughter in law, like, feels right. Everything to me, it feels right.
B
Kim Zolciak, like, and I know there's so much lore around her and I did definitely stop keeping up with her family at the level that I was because, like, it was taking a dark turn with the divorce. But they could never make me dislike this woman. Like, I. I just ride for her. I think she's so unique and so interesting, and I love her family. And I'm devastated, truly devastated that it didn't work out with Kroy. But to know that she has found love in the arms of, like, a Hollywood Nepo baby, like, that brings joy. It does. Do you agree?
A
It really does. And I think he really loves her. Like, they haven't confirmed that they're together, but, like, you don't go to concerts. Yeah.
B
You.
A
Like, I think that they are seeing things, seeing how it goes. But from what he said about her, like, I think he would wait forever for her. Like, I think she's his dream woman.
B
Yeah. And can you just.
A
And she deserves that. I feel like every man that she is with, like, worships at the altar of Kim Zolciak, except for Big Papa.
B
It's true.
A
He didn't choose her.
B
Yeah, but can you imagine, like, Chet bringing Kim Zolciak home for the holidays?
A
Like, no. Like, imagining that is what sustains me and fuels me.
B
And I like to think that, like, Tom Hanks is not as, like, so serious as we. I actually think if he just sat down and had a drink with Kim Zolciak, like, he might actually really like her for sure.
A
Do you think Chet Hanks goes home for the holidays? Because there's a lot also, like, between them all.
B
There is a lot, but. And I think a lot of people assume that Chet's on the outs with his family because he's so nuts. But anytime, like, Tom's being honored for something, all of his kids show up. They kind of, like, let Chet do his thing. They know he's nutty, and they don't try and silence him. Maybe they did in the beginning and they realized it, like, wasn't. But I have. As far as I know, they are this, like, tight family unit. I do. I do think Chet Hanks goes home for the holidays. Like, dead ass set up in the comments. Do you think Chet Hanks goes home for the holidays?
A
I hope that Kim and her crew.
B
Well, that's going with.
A
Because she be with her family for the holiday.
B
Showing up with six kids. I don't know.
A
Well, she has to be with her kids for the holiday, so otherwise she can't go to the Hanks family function if she's not with her kids.
B
She at least has to bring the younger four Because Brielle is, like, engaged, and I feel like probably spending the holidays, like, in this new life.
A
You think Brielle's gonna pass up Christmas at Tom Hanks house?
B
Christmas at the Hanks's? I don't know.
A
And so Brielle has to bring her fiance. It's a whole family affair.
B
Once. Once they find out, like, we're going to Tom's, everybody's getting involved.
A
It's beautiful.
B
It is beautiful. And I know a lot of people, like, look at this couple and they have, like, their judgments. And I just want to say I look at them and I see true love.
A
I agree.
B
I think they are perfect for one another. And maybe it's just because Chet seriously could be Cory Bierman. They are twins.
A
They met on the set of, like, one of those all star reality shows called MTV Surreal Life, Villa of Secrets. And like, like, I really love those shows because I do feel like a handful of people really meet the right person for them.
B
I agree. We get a couple of, like, really strong couples, even the ones that don't work out. Pauly d. And Aubry O'Day. Like, that was a good one. Even though she said that, like, it was one of the worst relationships she's ever been in. Like, at the time, I enjoyed it.
A
Yeah. Of course. Blake Quartzman and Gianina.
B
Did they meet on one of those shows or just, like, through.
A
Yes.
B
Instagram. Okay.
A
They met on one of those shows.
B
Yeah. Every now and then there's, like, a really good crossover.
A
That was, like, when Ronnie Magro was dating Malika.
B
So that was the same show as Pauline. Famously in Love. Yeah, that was a good show on E. Why did they cancel that?
A
Yeah, I don't know. Probably because I liked it.
B
Once again, Jackie's at fault.
A
And it's funny that I would watch Famously in Love, but, like, not any of these other shows.
B
Yeah. Something about E. Like, they have a way with us. Yes. They definitely have, like, a chokehold on, like, millennial women. Like, we can't quit that.
A
Yeah. I really liked that show. I should watch some of these other. But I was also more so in my reality TV era, so I knew everyone going on the show Now, I think I wouldn't know.
B
There's a learning curve for you.
A
Like, I don't know anyone on the Bachelor except for Ariel Frankel.
B
Yeah. And that's really all you need to know.
A
It's so true, in my opinion. Are you ready for our fifth and final story?
B
Oh, bidding is such sweet sorrow, my lad.
A
But, yes, a little Holiday special news. Because someone's getting a holiday special and they're bringing in some other people. Josh Groban is getting a CBS holiday special called Go Home for the Holidays. I love this with Jennifer Hudson.
B
Oh, wow.
A
Because she just came out with a holiday album.
B
Are they co hosting or. She's just, like one of the many guests.
A
So it's his show. It's Josh Groban and friends. Go Home for the Holidays. And it will be a variety of special featuring performances from him as well as Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly, who never misses TV special. James Bay and the Warren Treaty.
B
I love the Warren Treaty.
A
Okay, I just want to add this one. I want to add this one. Note. It would be filmed at the Brom Goldsmith Theater. The program will also center on the American foster care system and feature. Feature. A family adopting a child live on here.
B
Wait. Okay. I know, like, we can go down a hole and be like, that's weird. Like, handle your shit privately. But. But it's, like, definitely traumatizing for the kid being adopted. But.
A
But I think it's a really crazy concept.
B
It really is. But before you said that, I thought it was so sweet, like a mission. And I feel like, like the foster care system and, like, that's, like, not a popular mission. People always choose. They're always doing, like, world hunger, which is good too, of course. But, like, I feel like it's the same couple of, like, stand up to cancer. No Kid hungry, which are good organizations. I'm not saying anything.
A
Yeah.
B
But it's the same ones that always get, like, the PR on these stores.
A
They get a lot of love.
B
And I don't see anyone really sticking up, making their cause like adoption in the foster community. So I was about to be really excited, but maybe they just took it a little far.
A
The live adoption.
B
It'S wild.
A
It's so crazy. And it's like, do they already know who's getting. Who's adopting who?
B
They bring a bunch of orphans, and they're like, oh, pick me, pick me.
A
And it turns into Annie.
B
Doesn't orphan, like, feel like a slur?
A
It's kind of an outdated term because there are no more orphanages. Right.
B
But what do you call, like, somebody who's in a foster child? Oh, oh, oh, oh.
A
But that. Not because orphan is a slur, but just because there's not orphanages, there's foster homes.
B
I don't know why. It's just, like, kind of. It's like a word that gives me a pit.
A
It's sad because it's a sad situation.
B
So let's look past the live adoption if we can, for a while.
A
And then there was that horror movie, the Orphan. Of course.
B
That one really stuck with me. Oh, my God. I went to a sleepover and I came back like, not the same.
A
Yeah. Okay. I will do my best to push past the on air adoption.
B
One thing.
A
And by the way, if I do wind up watching this, like, I know for a fact, like, that will make me cry and like, that will have the impact that it's intended. I just. There's something really sad about it.
B
It's crazy. It's exploitative.
A
It's exploitative.
B
The one thing that the cable networks really do right is who they tap for holiday specials. They don't give them out to just anybody. I think, you know, one that comes to mind was most recently Kelly Clarkson's on NBC. It was seriously a work of art. And she had Ariana Grande. That's one of my. That's like, I'll never skip that on Tick tock. Keep the missile toe. Cause what I know is what I need oh Santa, won't you hear me? Like obsess, the, the glam, the backup singers, like, it was just. It was magic. We were watching it. We knew it was going to go down in history and it did. So I think it's something that cable networks really get right. They put a lot of budget towards these types of things. And I think Josh Groban is a perfect person. I think holiday specials on cables really, where you separate, like, the people who can sing from the people who can't sing. Because, yeah, there's a lot of people in this industry who are super famous who literally can't sing and they're not getting special. So the Josh Groban's, the Jennifer Hudson.
A
They get a lot. They get a lot.
B
Yep.
A
You know, given that. But this is for the singers.
B
This is for the singers, like the David Foster type of people and also.
A
For the people who, like, love the holidays. Josh Corbin does have a holiday album. It's very old, but it's very good. It's one of the best. It's one of the greats.
B
Somebody should give David Foster a holiday special that like, it's David Foster and Friends. Because there are so many girlies who.
A
Like, let me tell you, David Foster is always doing David Foster and Friends.
B
Yeah, he is on tour doing David Foster Friends. But I mean, like, if a network would give him like a holiday special where he could bring out like, obviously Catherine McPhee, Celine Dion, you Know, one of his. One of his people, like, is Michael Blublay. Okay, fine. Like, all of the people he helped make famous. Pieta Scott.
A
He would just, like, produce the whole thing.
B
Yeah. And he plays piano the whole time and, like, tells stories and then brings out, like. I think that would be great.
A
He does that literally every night of his life. He just had his birthday party, and that's what he did for his, I think, 70th birthday at the Hollywood Bowl. It was David Foster and friends and.
B
And, you know, back in the day when they did it, Yolanda threw a holiday party. Not a holiday party, a dinner party.
A
Oh, right. And that's, by the way, I'm. I'm forgetting about the Yolanda literal dinner parties that we saw. I'm saying he's always, like, at an outdoor concert.
B
No. And now, knowing what we know, like, at the time, it was really weird that Yolanda invited everyone over and, like, was just, like, showing off her husband. And, like, they pulled this piano, like, out from their asses and brought it to the dinner table, and everybody was like, this is nice, but weird. But now, like, knowing what we know about David Foster, it's actually not weird at all. That's, like, clearly, like, how he gives and shows love.
A
Yes, 100%. And that's what he should be doing.
B
With his gift 1000%. So I would implore a network to tap him. He's good. I'm just trying to think of, like, other people who I think are deserving of these types of specials.
A
Yeah.
B
And the streamers do it well, too. Like, I'm really excited for Sabrina Carpenters. It's different. I think the cable ones are, like, just really. They're kind of, like, nostalgic a little bit. Casey Musgraves was great. Sabrina Carpenter, I think, will be good.
A
Because also, there's something, like, live about them. The other ones are so highly produced. You could have a million takes. Like, they're perfect to a tee. Very lovely. But there's something just, like, more real and raw about these as there is, because it's just live dog.
B
And this is CBS's. I'm sure NBC will have one that's, like. It's kind of their thing. So I'm curious who they'll. They'll be tapping.
A
It should be Kelly again. Like, we can never have enough Kelly.
B
It should be Kelly again. Did you see the. Kelly's taking the Internet by storm. She does her Kaleokis, and they're always, like, extremely well received. But every now and then, like, like, you call me again. Like, she. She.
A
Something pops off.
B
Something pops. And did you see she covered please, please, please by Sabrina, and she kind of gave it, like, it sounds very different, a little bit country almost, and people are dying for it. Like, they. They say it's better than the original.
A
Oh, wow.
B
That's the Kelly. Okay. That's taking the world by storm this quarter.
A
Go, Kelly, go.
B
Go, Kelly, go.
A
I love to see her achieve greatness.
B
And I think Josh Groban will be great. I'm not familiar with his holiday music, but he will.
A
You are. But if you looked at the album cover, it raised us. Claudia, go look at it.
B
Okay. Would you consider like you raised me up to be a holiday song? Like, he'll definitely sing it, right?
A
I mean, if you put a little jingle bell in there, anything could be a holiday song.
B
Okay, let me look up Josh Groban holiday.
A
It's called Noel. Oh, I know that picture.
B
Yeah, yeah, you know that. Oh, my God. This picture. Oh. His little drummer boy and his silent night. Yeah, no, by the way.
A
And also he has a version of I'll be home for Christmas that has service. Men and women, like, talking to their families on the phone. Like, try not to cry, okay? It's just. By the way, try not to cry.
B
When you were talking about. You were reading the sentence about the alive adoption, I thought what you were going to say is that they had, like, a foster children's choir. Like, I didn't know a choir of foster children, like, from, like, maybe like, the boys and girls Club or something. That's what I thought it was, and I loved that. My idea is better, honestly.
A
David Foster should be the one doing the Christmas drive for the foster children.
B
I wonder if Josh Grin's adopted. Like, why this is a cause particularly near and dear to his heart, I don't know.
A
He said he's honored and excited to host a show with friends old and new to celebrate the unity and togetherness of the holidays. It's especially important because we'll spread the importance of adoption and will feature the most incredible kids.
B
I actually ended up on Adoption Talk.
A
Oh, no, Jackie.
B
It was the craziest place I'd ever been. I ended up, like, following the journey of this girl who. She said she wasn't adopted. She was kidnapped from her home country. And she's, like, here in America, like, she's currently being kidnapped.
A
How old is she?
B
I would say, like, 22.
A
Oh, who's. She's making the video.
B
Yeah, yeah. She's talking.
A
She's like, and hi.
B
I. No, she was adopted as a kid and she said that like, that adoption was a kidnapping.
A
Oh my gosh. And she's now being held in this.
B
Country against her will.
A
Oh, okay. Okay. I thought you were saying you were like getting served, like videos of like, like children's stories of adoption. Like.
B
No, no, no.
A
Oh my God. I was like, she was adopted by.
B
Like a family who wanted kids. And I think she was like, you know, available as a baby. And she says, like, she's very against adoption. That's when I knew I was spending a little too much time on Tick Tock.
A
I'm gonna need more information before I come.
B
I'll send you the videos once I. Once I see them.
A
So now she's 22.
B
She's like a grown person. But her, she's like advocating against adoption because she's currently, you know, a victim of the kidnapping.
A
Well, she should advocate against kidnapping.
B
She wasn't kidnapped. She was adopted.
A
Oh, where were. Okay.
B
It was like a legal adoption, but she's very anti adoption because she says it's like a, it's a modern day kidnapping.
A
Okay, okay, okay.
B
That's okay.
A
No, there are a lot of issues, like with the system. Of course, I hadn't considered that to be one of them.
B
That's actually what Demon Copperhead really opened my eyes to. The system.
A
Yeah. System is broken.
B
Honestly now, what's not broken is our spirits. Because while it's Friday, we have so much to look forward to. We also have Queenie and Weenie of the Week, which is our weekly segment where we just sort of like to wrap up the week in a little bit of a bow, take a look at the week at a glance and give out two awards. Queenie of the Week and Weenie of the Week. They're pretty self explanatory. If you acted like a Queenie this week, you might win Queenie of the Week. If you acted like a big weenie this week, you'll probably win Weenie of the Week. So Jackson, I both nominate two people. Feel free to nominate your. Your candidates in the comments. And would you like to get us started?
A
Yeah, I only have a weenie, so maybe we can like put ours together, have like joint nominee. Great. But my weenie. And it's light fair because everyone kind of behaved this week.
B
I felt it was a very low key kind of week.
A
So like, of everything that we discussed and that we saw, I thought the one exhibiting the most weenie behavior was Chloe Feynman.
B
You know what, When I was searching For Queenie and Weenie. She did come across my desk as a potential weenie candidate.
A
It seemed harsh because textbook weaning, just wiener behavior. Like, nothing like harmless but weenie.
B
Harmless but weenie.
A
And she's been posting, like, follow up videos that are just like, no, cringe. Not doing what she thinks that they're doing.
B
Yeah. The. The weeniness comes from the fact that every time she posts something, she thinks it's a slay. And it's not because she posted a rebuttal. Being like, everybody in my comments saying X, Y and Z. Like, thanks for the engagement. I needed it. This algorithm is tough. And it's like, that's really not.
A
And by the way, you just said that in four seconds. And her video was like 40 seconds. So there was a lot of slowness and not words.
B
So my weenie of the week, because when in doubt, you know, Ruffalo out. My. My Winnie of the week is Mark Ruffalo. He didn't do anything particularly this week. Besides, I'm sure he did being himself.
A
That he actually did. And you just, like, don't follow him. But let's take a look at his pages.
B
Yeah, Yeah. I mean, I don't need to because I don't need to pay look, because I know, like, the page itself, Mark Ruffalo definitely did something really weenie like this week. And so he's gonna get my weenie of the week on a slow week. When in doubt, Ruffalo.
A
Love it.
B
Oh, my God.
A
I'm Queenie.
B
Queenie of the week. Did you say you didn't have one?
A
I did not have one. No one really shined this week. So, like, to me, I think that my title holder is going to stay. Brianna Chicken Fry.
B
She did have a good week. She's, like, coming back. She's making content queenie behavior.
A
And like, this is when she needs us. By the way, she's rebuilding her life. She said in her video she's, like, losing money right now. People think Dave just gave her $10 million. Like, she needs us.
B
Yeah.
A
And so in the absence of anyone being more queenie, like, she will remain the title holder.
B
I like that. I like that. I was also, I think when in doubt, like, when you don't have a queenie, it's always good to nominate ourselves. I. Yeah, Like, I kind of did great work this week. Like, I'm a queen, you know, I agree.
A
I made a hamburger meatballs.
B
Yeah.
A
Like, I was the inventor of hamburger meatballs.
B
I was everything to everyone in my life. Like, I Was a good sister, a good daughter, a good friend, a good wife, a good daughter in law, like, like a good podcaster, a good creator. So. Yeah, I don't see why not, honestly.
A
No, I completely agree.
B
So it's good.
A
You, me, and Mrs. Brie.
B
Period. That's our show. That's the week.
A
Yeah.
B
Hope everybody had a good week. Hope you were able to get merch. I know a lot of people get paid on Friday, so they wait till Friday to get merch. The store is still open. We'll probably leave it open throughout the weekend so you can get. It's pre order, so it's four to five weeks till it ships. But that means everybody can get what they want in terms of like sizing and amounts. So shoptoastmerch.com you can look at our Instagram for like different pictures. Jackie and I wear a size medium and everything, everything runs really true to size. Although I would recommend sizing up for like if you want like an oversized crew neck.
A
Today's the ultimate payday because it's Friday, but It's also the 15th because sometimes you get paid on a Friday, but in other jobs you get paid on the 15th. Like everyone's getting paid today.
B
Yeah, the 15th is also the day that American Express bills are due. So that's what I think of. Oh, not to be like such a downer.
A
Not you at the American Express. Or do you mean American excess?
B
It's not really like a sleigh. There's like a bunch of different American Express cards. Some of them are even free. Like, and I don't even have like a big fan.
A
American Express is such a sleigh.
B
And if you are like even remotely in tune with what's cool in the points world, like, you definitely have a gold American Express. It's 99 a year and completely worth it.
A
Yeah.
B
So that's what Brian says. Like, if you eat a lot and like you drive me, you need the gold card. A lot of people think the platinum one and it's really pricey and they're like, oh, well, it's platinum. It's better. It's actually not. That's kind of like the biggest life hack from Brian. I. I canceled my platinum and I went gold.
A
Go for the gold Turdy.
B
Yeah. So that's our show. That's our week. Hope everybody enjoyed every minute of it. Like every little second. Thank you so much. Listening to the Tesla morning show, we deal with the fastest stories you need to know every Monday through Friday on YouTube. So. So if you're watching this on YouTube. Please, please, please, please feel free.
A
Don't let us stop you.
B
I feel like some of you guys are, like, a little worried.
A
No, feel free. They get shy. They get shy about subscribing.
B
Feel free to subscribe. Give this video a thumbs up. We're also available as podcasts anywhere podcasts can be found. So that's Spotify, itunes, Stitcher Public Radio, I Radio, Cast Box, any defunct platform. So wherever you listen to podcasts, find us a toast. Leave a five star review about a beer there. Stunning and wickedly talented. We are.
A
Love ya. Bye.
Detailed Summary of "Christmas With The Hanks: Friday, November 15th, 2024" on The Toast Podcast
In the episode titled "Christmas With The Hanks: Friday, November 15th, 2024," hosts Jackie and Claudia Oshry of The Toast delve into a variety of engaging topics that span family activities, pop culture insights, and personal anecdotes. This detailed summary captures the essence of their lively discussion, enriched with notable quotes and structured into clear sections for easy navigation.
The episode kicks off with a cheerful greeting as Jackie opens at [00:01], saying, “Good morning, millennials,” immediately setting a lighthearted tone. Claudia follows with enthusiasm at [00:03], “Congratulations, class of 2004. We did it,” humorously acknowledging their continuous journey on the show despite it being their 44th weekend.
A significant portion of the discussion centers around Jackie’s recent family outing. At [00:54], Claudia humorously teases Jackie, saying, “She was out at the clubs and, like, literally left her kids at home,” only to have Jackie clarify at [01:11], “What made the thing so crazy is that I didn't leave my kids at home and my kids were with me.” Jackie recounts taking her children to a premium holiday light festival in Miami, emphasizing the quality over spurious attractions Claudia had feared.
Claudia reflects on the importance of cherishing such moments, stating at [00:20], “It will be gone before you know it. And you will be devastated that you didn't take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge the space that you're currently in.”
The conversation shifts to dietary habits, particularly focusing on processed foods and beloved brands. Claudia expresses her conflicted feelings about processed foods at [03:16], “Some days I'm like, I have to eat from the ground. And other days I'm like, what am I supposed to do with my whole life.” This segues into a humorous exchange about Tostitos chips and salsa.
At [05:11], Jackie laments the frequent absence of Tostitos salsa in her pantry, remarking, “I find myself without my Tostito salsa a lot. It puts me in a bad spot.” Claudia defends the brand’s taste and necessity, exclaiming at [05:48], “I don't actually think that there is [better salsa].” The hosts playfully debate the merits of indulgent versus healthier food choices, all while sharing personal culinary experiments like beef stew and mac and cheese.
A notable highlight is the discussion about the collaboration between Skims and Dolce & Gabbana. At [26:01], Jackie announces, “Skims is doing a collab with Dolce and Gabbana a la Fendi x Skims Fendi x Skims.” Claudia expresses her excitement, particularly about Kourtney Kardashian’s involvement, while also critiquing the campaign's aesthetic and timing.
Claudia notes at [28:14], “It's so true. Skims x Dolce & Gabbana is really unleashing with us,” appreciating the attempt to mend past feuds through collaborative branding. Jackie agrees, emphasizing the timelessness of the styles despite feeling a bit outdated.
The hosts delve into the topic of late-night show hosts and the upcoming Oscars 2025 host selection. Claudia shares her support for Conan O’Brien, differentiating him from other late-night personalities:
“He’s not like the OGs who just sit in a chair and ask questions” ([35:55])
Jackie adds her perspective, highlighting the importance of innovative and authentic hosts, suggesting that Conan’s unique approach could bring a fresh dynamic to the prestigious event.
A substantial segment addresses the controversy surrounding Jenny Mullen’s public revelation of having lice during a flight. Jackie recaps the incident at [40:04], where Jenny shared her struggle with lice on Instagram, prompting backlash from followers concerned about public health.
Claudia interjects with humor and personal anecdotes about dealing with lice during her school years, adding levity to the serious nature of the discussion. Jackie emphasizes the importance of discretion and responsibility, critiquing Jenny’s decision to publicly share her lice situation.
The conversation shifts to the foster care system, inspired by Josh Groban’s upcoming holiday special that aims to shed light on adoption and foster care. The hosts express both support and concerns about the portrayal of sensitive topics on live television.
Claudia reflects on the ethical implications of live adoptions on TV, contemplating the emotional impact on all parties involved. Jackie shares a personal story from her past about dealing with lice and leading a discussion during a Shabbaton (a Jewish weekend retreat), drawing parallels to advocacy and acceptance.
Towards the end of the episode, Jackie and Claudia introduce their recurring segment, “Queenie and Weenie of the Week.” This lighthearted segment allows them to nominate public figures for exemplary ("Queenie") or questionable ("Weenie") behavior based on their actions during the week.
At [66:51], they playfully nominate Chloe Feynman for “Weenie of the Week” due to her perceived attempts to garner attention through social media posts. Claudia humorously crowns Mark Ruffalo as another “Weenie,” adding, “When in doubt, Ruffalo out” ([67:07]).
In their closing remarks, the hosts encourage listeners to engage with their merchandise at [69:26], promoting the The Toast merch store and sharing insights about sizing and availability. They also remind listeners to subscribe, leave reviews, and connect on various platforms, fostering a sense of community and interactive engagement.
Jackie signs off with warmth, “Love ya. Bye.” ensuring that the episode concludes on a friendly and inclusive note.
Claudia on Cherishing Moments:
“It will be gone before you know it. And you will be devastated that you didn't take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge the space that you're currently in.”
[00:20]
Jackie on Family Commitment:
“I didn't leave my kids at home and my kids were with me.”
[01:11]
Claudia on Tostitos Defense:
“I don't actually think that there is [better salsa].”
[05:48]
Claudia on Conan O’Brien:
“He’s not like the OGs who just sit in a chair and ask questions.”
[35:55]
Claudia Reflecting on Personal Lice Experience:
“I'm itching too, but it's just because we're talking about it.”
[42:35]
This episode of The Toast masterfully intertwines humor, personal stories, and cultural commentary, offering listeners a rich and engaging experience. From family outings and food debates to in-depth discussions on pop culture collaborations and social issues, Jackie and Claudia provide a multifaceted perspective that is both relatable and entertaining. Their ability to seamlessly transition between lighthearted banter and meaningful discussions ensures that both long-time followers and new listeners find value and enjoyment in each episode.