Podcast Summary: The Toast – CMA Sabotage
Episode Information
- Title: The Toast
- Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
- Episode: CMA Sabotage: Thursday, November 21st, 2024
- Release Date: November 21, 2024
1. Personal Updates and Morning Banter
In the episode's opening, Jackie and Claudia share light-hearted conversations about their daily lives, emphasizing their unplanned and spontaneous approach to fashion. Jackie humorously remarks, “We literally show up looking like rats in sweatpants. Like, why would we plan that?” (00:23). The hosts also touch upon personal challenges, including Jackie’s discomfort with her current bra situation and the adjustments she's making during her pregnancy.
2. CMA Awards Recap and Critique
Hosts' Initial Impressions
Jackie and Claudia express their disappointment with the recent CMA Awards, highlighting various aspects they found lacking. Jackie states, “We're always gassing up the country music industry... This is how it's done. Grammys, take note,” (05:09), setting the stage for their critical analysis.
Performances
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Post Malone and Chris Stapleton: The show kicked off with a performance by Post Malone and Chris Stapleton, which the hosts found satisfactory but noted some technical issues. Claudia mentions, “They sounded good,” (24:47), while Jackie adds, “Post Malone did not sound good in the opening either,” (28:43).
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Luke Combs: Celebrated as a standout performer, Jackie praises Luke, clarifying, “I'm not talking about Luke Combs because, like, I would not,” (05:48), and later acknowledges his powerful performance despite not winning major awards.
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Ella Langley: Claudia and Jackie laud Ella Langley’s performance, with Claudia describing her as “one of the best performers” (25:50) and Jackie noting, “she needs to get married,” (25:50) reflecting their admiration.
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Casey Musgraves: The duo appreciates Casey Musgraves’ return to country music, noting her song “Architect” as a highlight. Claudia remarks, “Her performance spoke for itself,” (26:37) while Jackie emphasizes, “I think she makes her best music when she's not trying to be something that she's not,” (26:43).
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Jelly Roll and Keith Urban: They commend Jelly Roll's weight loss transformation and his collaboration with Keith Urban, describing it as “the only song from the evening that I've now added to my Spotify,” (30:05).
Award Outcomes
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Male Vocalist of the Year: Chris Stapleton emerges as a significant winner. Jackie voices her frustration, stating, “They went out of their way not to give Shibuzi any awards,” (31:24), pointing out perceived biases within the CMA.
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Entertainer of the Year: Surprisingly awarded to Morgan Wallen, who was absent from the ceremony. Claudia observes, “Morgan Wallen, who was not there,” (31:27), and Jackie reflects on the legitimacy of the choice despite her personal preference for Luke Combs.
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New Artist of the Year: Megan Maroney wins, edging out Shabuzi and others. Claudia expresses satisfaction, “I was so happy to see her win,” (38:07), while Jackie remains defensive of Shabuzi’s deservingness.
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Album of the Year: Awarded to Cody Johnson’s “Leather,” which Jackie questions, “I don't think any of these albums were the album of the year,” (34:20), indicating disagreements with the selection.
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Female Vocalist of the Year: Laney Wilson takes the award, with Jackie and Claudia showing mixed feelings about her dominance in the category.
Technical Issues and Overall Show Quality
The hosts criticize technical glitches during performances, particularly affecting artists like Shabuzi and Post Malone. Jackie laments, “These performances were so off,” (28:29), and Claudia agrees, noting, “the production was bigger than the song,” (29:34). They argue that these issues detracted from the overall quality of the night, making it “country music's not the best night” (38:21).
3. Entertainment News and Industry Insights
Upcoming Projects
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Anne Hathaway in "Verity": Claudia shares excitement about Anne Hathaway starring in an Amazon MGM adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestseller, “Verity.” Both hosts discuss Hathaway’s suitability for the role and the potential impact of the film.
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Coachella 2025 Lineup: The hosts delve into the announced lineup, highlighting headliners like Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone. They express concerns about Travis Scott's involvement in designing the festival, with Jackie humorously advising listeners to “Run for your life,” (45:17).
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Suits LA Spin-Off: Gabriel Macht reprises his role as Harvey Specter in the new spin-off “Suits LA.” Jackie and Claudia debate the potential success of the series, referencing past spin-offs like “Pearson.”
Celebrity Ventures
- Chrissy Teigen’s Podcast: The hosts critique Chrissy Teigen’s new wellness podcast, “Self Conscious,” arguing that the mission statement doesn’t align with her personality. Jackie suggests, “Every podcast has the same mission,” (57:41), emphasizing the importance of authentic content.
4. Dear Toasters: Listener Advice
In the advice segment, listeners submit personal dilemmas for Jackie and Claudia to address.
A. Navigating Friendships and Boundaries
A listener recounts a situation where a friend in child protective services suggested she might have autism. Jackie and Claudia discuss the appropriateness of such unsolicited diagnoses, with Claudia affirming, “It's a very fair boundary,” (64:16).
B. Marital Boundaries and Personal Comfort
Another listener shares discomfort with her husband allowing his sister to massage him during a family gathering. The hosts debate the boundaries within relationships, with Claudia asserting, “Listen, not everyone has to show you every crevice of themselves,” (66:37).
C. Relationship Priorities
A third submission involves a wife concerned about her husband ranking her as the seventh priority in his life. Jackie and Claudia discuss the implications of such a ranking, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and prioritization in marriages.
5. Concluding Thoughts
Throughout the episode, Jackie and Claudia maintain a candid and humorous tone, blending personal anecdotes with critical industry analysis. Their discussions reflect a blend of personal experiences and professional insights, offering listeners both entertainment and thoughtful commentary on the country music scene and broader entertainment news.
Notable Quotes:
- “We literally show up looking like rats in sweatpants. Like, why would we plan that?” – Claudia (00:29)
- “This is how it's done. Grammys, take note.” – Claudia (05:09)
- “The Brezza machines... emblematic of the baby consumerism industry.” – Jackie (14:24)
- “Chris Stapleton was the big winner... They went out of their way not to give Shabuzi any awards.” – Jackie (31:24)
- “We need to start poisoning this man so that...” – Jackie (72:15)
Timestamp References:
- 00:23 – Fashion discussion
- 05:09 – Introduction to CMA critique
- 14:24 – Discussion on baby products
- 24:47 – Performances overview
- 28:29 – Critique on Post Malone's performance
- 31:24 – Awards fairness
- 38:07 – New Artist of the Year
- 45:17 – Coachella lineup concerns
- 57:41 – Chrissy Teigen's podcast critique
- 64:16 – Listener advice on boundaries
- 66:37 – Marital boundaries discussion
- 72:15 – Advice on relationship priorities
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