The Toast
Episode: Feeling Jerseylicious with Liz Woods
Date: October 30, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode of The Toast brings Liz P. Woods (aka Liz Height) back as a guest co-host alongside Claudia Oshry. Known for her pop culture commentary and storied Instagram presence, Liz delves into everything from influencer dynamics to pop culture drama, mom life, and reality TV recaps. The conversation flows with playful teasing, candid takes on social media, and in-depth discussion of the latest Fast 5 stories in pop culture—especially focusing on reality TV, celebrity scandals, and internet culture.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Hosting Dynamics and Chronic Onlineness
[00:41–04:22]
- Claudia playfully confronts Liz about previously declining a Toast co-host spot, and the banter sets a light, candid tone.
- Liz explains her comfort and camaraderie with Jackie compared to Claudia, acknowledging that she’s “a reasonable facsimile for Jackie” ([03:34]).
- Both discuss their shared pop culture tastes—crediting their group chat for idea synergy, often leading to fans accusing each of copying the other.
- Liz and Claudia agree they’re more “chronically online” than Jackie, which influences their perspectives and allows for deeper dives into online trends and stories.
Quote:
"Jackie draws a line at TikTok... but you and I definitely are [chronically online]." – Claudia ([03:00])
2. Liz’s Pop News Reporting Style & Instagram Stories
[04:22–05:07]
- Claudia praises Liz's daily Instagram stories as her main source for pop culture news—saying Liz effectively replaced classic Daily Mail updates.
- Liz outlines her story curation process: Instagram is her main platform, with notifications from TMZ and Daily Mail to catch breaking stories.
- Both discuss the effort and time it takes to create high-quality, engaging stories, and Liz underscores the value of building an informative (and amusing) Instagram community.
Quote:
"You are, without fail, the first story that pops up on my Instagram feed... I really find out a lot of breaking news from your stories." – Claudia ([03:57])
3. Motherhood and Family Dynamics
[05:07–08:34]
- Liz shares updates on her 10-month-old daughter Lil, comparing her to Claudia’s baby Ruby.
- The conversation turns to the nuances of mom friendships, family age gaps, and how sharing milestones often turns competitive.
- They touch on “second cousin” relationships and the practical challenges of maintaining close family ties across states.
- Claudia teases Liz’s New Jersey pride, although Liz describes herself as “Jersey, but not Jerseylicious,” noting both pros and cons of living there.
Quote:
"You’re very Jersey proud." – Claudia ([07:52])
"I'm Jersey, but I'm not Jerseylicious... I'm actually not from New Jersey, I'm from Philly." – Liz ([07:54])
4. Modern Life Annoyances: Grocery Bags, Environmentalism & Celebrity Wealth
[08:34–11:16]
- Frustrations about bag bans in grocery stores spark a tongue-in-cheek conversation on eco-friendly living, privilege, and celebrity hypocrisy.
- The conversation pivots to Billie Eilish’s comments on billionaires at a recent event, with Claudia and Liz questioning the impact of mega-philanthropy and discussing how wealth and charity are intertwined.
Quote:
"I'm over here with my soaking wet Trader Joe’s bag and you’re taking a private jet." – Claudia ([09:12])
5. Lottery Fantasies and the Myth of the ‘Curse’
[12:37–14:56]
- Both muse on what they’d do if they won the lottery—houses, family gifts, high-yield savings accounts—and why lottery wins rarely happen in their area.
- They discuss psychological “curses” of sudden wealth, referencing Curb Your Enthusiasm and real-life scenarios.
Quote:
"You know, we talk all the time on The Toast about the lottery. What would I do..." – Claudia ([12:37])
6. Social Media Etiquette: Sharing and Algorithms
[14:33–15:00]
- The hosts reveal their shared TikTok and Twitter algorithms often overlap, making it likely they've seen the same memes and content.
- They debate the best response when someone sends something you’ve already seen—acknowledge or stay silent?
Quote:
"I'm the annoying person that when you send me something and I've seen it, I say, I saw that." – Liz ([14:38])
Fast 5 Stories & Pop Culture Deep Dives
1. Ashley Dupre vs Cheryl Burke: DWTS Drama
[20:00–27:10]
- Ashley Dupre (Alex Earl's stepmom and former Spitzer-scandal figure) insulted Cheryl Burke over DWTS scoring, causing a stir by invoking Ozempic.
- Both hosts dissect the layered family backstory, with Claudia expressing discomfort about Ashley’s growing social presence and its impact on Alex’s family.
- Debate on the appropriateness and “nastiness” of Ashley's comment and the challenge of living in blended high-profile families.
Quote:
"I already feel a little about Ashley Dupre's social media presence...for me, she's Ashley Dupre." – Claudia ([22:47])
2. Next Gen NYC: Nepo Babies Reality TV
[27:10–33:20]
- Brooke Shields' daughter filming for Bravo’s Next Gen NYC is discussed as a potentially promising casting move.
- Both hosts express that Bravo struggles to authentically capture NYC’s elite on reality TV—true old-money New Yorkers avoid fame, resulting in “adverse selection.”
- The origins of Real Housewives and its Desperate Housewives inspiration are discussed, including deserved credit for franchise creator Marc Cherry.
Quote:
"People in New York with real money, like, don't want to be famous. That's the difference from LA and New York." – Claudia ([29:10])
3. White Lotus Season 4: Paris & French Riviera
[33:58–36:44]
- The next season will be filmed in Paris and the French Riviera—hosts speculate about locations and reflect on the show's cultural and economic impact on luxury hotels.
- Conversation around whether the show is accessible for new viewers and the phenomenon of “show FOMO.”
Quote:
"I would love to see some sort of statistic on how the White Lotus impacted...that Italian hotel...you can’t get a room for years." – Claudia ([35:33])
4. Prince Harry on Hasan Minhaj: Taylor Swift & Charlie XCX Feud
[44:19–45:59]
- Prince Harry appeared on Hasan Minhaj’s podcast, where Hasan hilariously grilled him about the Taylor Swift–Charlie XCX “feud.”
- Both hosts, typically unenthused by Harry or Hasan, found the bit genuinely funny and highlight how niche online drama is seeping into mainstream celebrity.
Quote:
"Nothing Prince Harry does, like, makes me laugh, smile, or even feel a remote pang of joy. I just think he's the most insufferable loser on the planet. But you know what? This is funny." – Claudia ([44:24])
5. Love Is Blind Reunion Recap
[50:37–59:59]
- Sparkle (Megan) revealed having a baby; Liz and Claudia analyze the cast’s relationships, maturity, and Lewis’s new partner.
- Deep dive into the cast’s maturity (or lack thereof) and the dynamic between maturity and reality TV drama.
- Shout-outs for glow-ups and successful apologies (Annie, Nick), along with critiques of less-flattering reunion moments (Madison, Patrick).
Quote:
"The reunion was actually quite good for him [Nick]...I think she was insufferable as a partner." – Claudia ([56:23])
Notable Moments & Quotes
On Chronic Onlineness & Groupthink
"Do you think it's ever me and Jackie against you?"
"Literally never. Jackie doesn't get us...Jackie draws a line at TikTok."
— Claudia & Liz ([02:56])
On Being a Pop Culture News Source
"I so appreciate the hard work that you put into your stories. They make me laugh. I really find out a lot of breaking news from your stories."
— Claudia ([03:57])
On Celebrity Philanthropy & Wealth Distribution
"Mackenzie Bezos donated like 35 and a half billion and...the world is still impoverished. ... What's the point of everybody else donating?"
— Claudia ([10:04])
On Social Media Etiquette
"You should say, I saw that. I'm obsessed."
— Liz ([14:54])
On Ashley Dupre’s Public Persona
"For me, she's Ashley Dupre...Just her social media activity...riding Alex's coattails...she's rewriting her own story."
— Claudia ([22:47])
Episode Standouts & Tone
The tone throughout is witty, rapid-fire, and self-aware—oscillating between playful jabs, earnest commentary, and meta-references to audience/fandom participation. The blend of personal anecdotes, pop culture breakdowns, and internet culture commentary makes the episode feel both relatable and “chronically online.”
Liz’s Pop Culture Recap Formula:
- Consumes news via notifications/feeds
- Packages for Instagram stories, becoming a “micro–Daily Mail”
- Adds original commentary, humor, and personal touch
Claudia’s Hosting Style:
- Candid, irreverent, and unfiltered
- Champions online trends and nuances
- Emphasizes relatability and “just hanging out” energy
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:41 – 04:22 — Co-host dynamics, group chat, onlineness
- 04:22 – 05:07 — Liz’s Instagram stories, sourcing news
- 05:07 – 08:34 — Motherhood, family age gaps, Jersey/Philly pride
- 08:34 – 11:16 — Grocery bags, environmentalism, celebrity wealth
- 12:37 – 14:56 — Lottery talk, “curse” of sudden wealth
- 20:00 – 27:10 — Ashley Dupre DWTS drama
- 27:10 – 33:20 — Next Gen NYC & reality TV’s Nepo babies
- 33:58 – 36:44 — White Lotus S4, luxury hotels
- 44:19 – 45:59 — Prince Harry x Hasan Minhaj, Taylor Swift/Charlie XCX
- 50:37 – 59:59 — Love is Blind Reunion recap
Conclusion & Where to Find Liz
Liz closes with information on her Instagram (@lizpwoods) and upcoming moderating role for a Jewish National Fund event, reinforcing her growing pop culture profile. Claudia reaffirms Liz’s status as an essential follow for any “swirly” pop culture obsessive.
For listeners: This episode offers a fast-paced, deeply online, and entertaining window into current pop culture, influencer dynamics, and reality TV—with smart takes, plenty of laughs, and the occasional spicy hot take. Even if you missed the episode, this summary gets you all the best analysis and internet drama—so you’re swirled up and ready for the next toast!