The Toast – "Digital Talent with Joey Camasta"

Date: December 9, 2025
Hosts: Claudia Oshry, Joey Camasta (Guest Host)
Episode Theme: Celebrating Joey’s final episode as co-host, holiday traditions, pop culture catch-ups, behind-the-scenes influencer life, and listener advice

Episode Overview

This episode marks Joey Camasta’s fourth and final co-host appearance for the season, and it’s a nostalgic, funny, and lively hour full of personality and pop culture. Claudia and Joey reflect on his time with The Toast, chat about holiday plans, reminisce about beloved movies, and dissect trending celebrity stories. They also take listener-submitted questions in their "Dear Toasters" segment, offering advice with their signature wit and honesty.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Joey’s Toast Farewell & Reflections ([00:32]–[01:20])

• Claudia opens by acknowledging Joey’s last day co-hosting this season.
• Reflection: Joey shares he’s gained “brand deals, tons of PR, a bevy of new Toasters followers,” plus “a new lease on life” – feeling more confident and accomplished.

  “I’m just more confident. I’m more sure of myself. Yeah, I feel accomplished.” – Joey ([01:22])

• Banter around former co-host Margo and what Joey has taken from sitting in the Toast seat.

2. Holiday Plans and Family Traditions ([02:45]–[04:20])

• Joey details his family’s cozy holiday rituals, including Christmas Eve at his father’s with a seafood spread and Christmas morning with his dog, Piccolo.
• Joey talks about his dog Piccolo’s “legal name” (Italian for “small”) and shares about the challenges and perks of always bringing his psychiatric service dog everywhere.

  “I have him everywhere. He’s my psychiatric service dog...I’m mentally ill!” – Joey ([03:48])

3. Sibling Dynamics & Pop Culture Identity ([04:28]–[05:33])

• Claudia quizzes Joey about his sisters; he jokes they “roll their eyes at me a lot,” lacking the “lore of Joey Kamasta in their home.”
• “I’m the Mary, you’re the Rhoda!” – Claudia and Joey playfully compare themselves to iconic duos, segueing into a loving debate about “Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion.”

4. Nostalgia Movie Wrap-up: Romy & Michele, The Comeback, Bratz, Rosie O’Donnell, and More ([05:33]–[09:15])

• They reminisce about favorite lines from 'Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion.'
• Memorable Quote:

  “If you haven’t seen it, ladies Toasters, do yourself a toasty favor!” – Joey ([06:15])

• Reflections on Lisa Kudrow’s career, The Comeback, and the Bratz Movie’s odd place in their lives—including discovering they lost a parent while watching it.
• Discussion of Rosie O’Donnell’s character shifts, encounters with celebrities, and Joey’s brushes with Lady Gaga pre-fame.

5. Celebrity Sightings & Music Talents ([09:15]–[12:45])

• Joey’s brief Lady Gaga origin story: hanging out at St. Jerome’s before her stardom. Claudia challenges Joey to show off his singing voice, prompting his rendition of “Show Me Love.”

  “That’ll wake you up!” – Claudia, after Joey belts out a note ([11:43])

• Claudia shares stories about her own music-recording experiences and dreams for Joey’s potential stage name: “Lil Joe? Wiggles?”

6. Hopes & Dreams for 2026 ([13:21]–[13:46])

• Joey hopes for his dog to be better behaved, to lose 25 lbs (“girl, you and me both!” – Claudia), and to further his cooking career by potentially publishing a cookbook and going on a brand trip.

  “I want to do my cooking career more. So I just have to get in the kitchen and start burning.” – Joey ([13:44])

7. Influencer Trips & Industry Tea ([14:03]–[14:58])

• Joey dishes on trying to get himself on brand influencer trips (“Get Joey on the trip!”), playfully exposing that he replied from a friend’s phone trying to score an invite.
• banter about inclusivity and the “gay limit” on certain influencer trips.
• “The more than three is considered a gang – a gang bang.” – Joey ([14:51])

8. Past Lives & Service Industry Hilarity ([15:11]–[16:42])

• Joey shares about working (and getting fired) in food service, infusing tales of pineapple-infused sake and closing early.
• “I just loved the theater of it...carrying the plates, being dramatic.” ([16:20])

9. Personal Histories: First Loves & Family ([17:17]–[19:13])

• Joey recounts his first boyfriend, Mark the Marine, and the gifts/stories attached (Balenciaga City bag!). A frank discussion on relationships not working out due to not coming out of the closet.

10. Pop Culture & Reality TV Corner

a) Joey at the Jersey Shore Wedding ([19:58]–[22:18])

• Joey attended Sammy “Sweetheart’s” wedding, describing her as “AI flawless” and telling stories about the dynamic (and drinking habits) of the Jersey Shore cast:

  “They call me Digital Talent because, at an MTV event, they made me go to the digital talent section on the carpet instead of with them.” ([21:45])

b) Netflix Screeners & Emily in Paris ([22:25]–[23:45])

• Joey brags about access to unreleased Netflix content thanks to his friend, including a new ‘Knives Out’ and ‘Emily in Paris’ season 5 (“This season she’s in Rome!”).

c) Sexual Identity Banter ([24:01]–[24:34])

• Conversation about queer and trans identification, mostly in a tongue-in-cheek tone.

  “I don’t consider...anything. But yes, I do identify as trans—if I can get into a better school or get a bigger contract.” – Joey ([24:32])

11. Fashion and Entertainment Fast Five

a) Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner Red Carpet ([31:01]–[34:04])

• Dissecting their Chrome Hearts matching outfits and what the brand even is (“I think it’s just custom couture for everyone...everything looks leather and tight and not breathable.”—Joey [32:56]).
• Movie nostalgia: “Call Me By Your Name,” “Brokeback Mountain,” and which leading man they preferred.

  “Gay or straight…that was a gut-wrenching [movie].” – Joey on Brokeback ([34:01])

b) Jenna Bush’s New Co-Host ([36:30]–[39:16])

• Claudia vents about NBC’s underwhelming pick (“Chanel Jones”) after a year-long search and why she hoped for a younger or more groundbreaking choice like Justin Sylvester.

c) Dream Jobs and Lifestyle Gurus ([39:30]–[41:40])

• Both hosts agree their dream job is “not needing one.” Joey envisions himself as a Martha Stewart-type—cookbooks, decor lines, and being a “style icon.”

12. Bravo & Reality TV Updates ([41:40]–[46:07])

• Joey and Claudia discuss "Summer House" and Kyle/Amanda’s marital drama making for another explosive season.
• “He’s over 40…he’s the last one up, DJing in the living room. Like, it’s sad.” – Claudia ([45:48])

13. Parallel Parking & Jonas Brothers Detour ([47:16]–[50:14])

• Viral TikTok of Joe Jonas failing to parallel park leads to a deep-dive on Jonas Brothers favorites, Nick being Joey’s pick.

14. Love Is Blind Divorce—Alexa & Brennan ([55:12]–[57:08])

• Sad news about the breakup of fan-favorites Alexa & Brennan and discussion of how real love in reality TV rarely lasts.

15. Dear Toasters: Listener Advice ([58:28]–[68:10])

• Makeup Class for Mom? Joey recommends making it a fun, non-threatening girls’ day rather than a corrective lesson ([59:30]).
• Affiliate Link Drama: Strong advice not to pander to a jealous sister over affiliate earnings—“This is deeper than links...your sister hates you!” ([63:49]).
• Saying ‘Pussy’ in Corporate Settings: Claudia assures the writer not to stress; no one is thinking about it as much as she is ([67:03]).
• Costco Sheet Recommendations: Hot tip—Kirkland white sheets “600 thread count, hotel fresh!” ([65:18]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Joey, on his Toast gains:
  “A bevy of new Toasters followers and a new lease on life.” ([01:10])
• Claudia sums up her dream:
  “My dream job is not needing one.” ([39:37])
• On influencer trips:
  “The more than three is considered a gang—a gangbang!” – Joey ([14:51])
• On fashion:
  “Everything looks leather and, like, tight and not breathable. I could never.” – Joey on Chrome Hearts ([32:56])
• On food service past:
  “I just loved the theater of it...carrying the plates and being dramatic.” ([16:20])

Highlight Timestamps

• Joey Recaps His Toast Experience: [01:10]
• Holiday Stories & Piccolo the Dog: [02:45]
• Romy & Michele Quotes: [06:05]
• Lady Gaga Before Fame: [09:26]
• Joey Sings ‘Show Me Love’: [11:00]
• Jersey Shore Wedding Recap: [19:58]
• Netflix Screeners & Emily in Paris: [22:25]
• Timothée & Kylie’s Red Carpet: [31:01]
• Summer House Drama: [42:11]–[46:07]
• Dear Toasters Segment Begins: [58:28]
• Costco Sheets Hot Tip: [65:18]
• Series Wrap on Joey: [70:54]
• Joey Sings Out: [71:19]

Tone & Language

The chemistry between Joey and Claudia is breezy, irreverent, and deeply pop-culture fluent. The banter is playful, occasionally self-deprecating, and full of in-jokes and pop references that make listeners feel like part of an inner circle. Both hosts are unafraid of blunt honesty and pepper their conversation with camp, warmth, and occasional colorful language.

For New & Returning Listeners:

• Episode delivers: A mix of nostalgic pop-culture, personal storytelling, playful gossip, influencer tea, reality TV breakdowns, and truly unfiltered listener Q&A.
• Best moments: Candid stories from Joey’s life, the pair’s loyal/fun movie debates, and frank, funny listener advice.
• Insider feel: Like eavesdropping on a sharp, funny group text about everything pop and current in digital and entertainment culture.