Podcast Summary: The Toast

Episode: "I Love Your Walls, House: Monday, September 22nd, 2025"

Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
Date: September 22, 2025

Overview

This lively Monday episode of The Toast features sisters Jackie and Claudia chatting about the upcoming Jewish holidays, their approach to fasting (or not), recent life events, quirky home features (hello, built-in dog crate), and a breakdown of weekend pop culture headlines. As always, the episode is rich with the Oshry sisters’ signature candidness, humor, and relatable tangents—from sourdough fails to the woes of open-concept kitchens.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur & Mom Life

• The episode opens with reflections on the Jewish High Holidays and how motherhood has altered their traditions—especially regarding fasting.
  • Both hosts, now in their “maternal era,” are not fasting due to pregnancy and nursing, and they address religious expectations with characteristic irreverence:

    "I'm nursing. I don't have to fast. I literally can’t." —Claudia (01:26)

  • Jackie finds relief in the one holiday tradition she now enjoys: turning off her phone, using the digital detox as a reset.

    "I am so looking forward to [turning my phone off]. I'm so sick of my phone. It’s making me sick from the inside out." —Jackie (02:26)

2. Hosting for the Holidays: No Paper Plates Allowed

• Claudia is hosting Rosh Hashanah for the first time as a mom and is committed to “real” dishes—no disposables allowed.
  • “No paper cups, no paper. Nothing.” —Claudia (03:40)
• The conversation humorously explores the challenges and standards of holiday hosting, especially balancing dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) and the stress of an open-concept kitchen:

  "Open concept kitchens, low key, suck. By the time everybody arrives, everything has to be clean… Bring back walls. Build the wall." —Claudia & Jackie (19:31-19:44)

3. The Sourdough Saga — ChatGPT vs. Gluten

• Ben’s disastrous sourdough bread journey is dissected, revealing a fundamental step missing—bulk fermentation—blamed on ChatGPT’s flawed guidance.

  "We found a huge flaw… Ben has been following ChatGPT for sourdough… They completely left out that step." —Claudia (05:58)

• The hosts enjoy a minor culinary triumph when Ben finally produces a proper loaf, and they celebrate learning through failure (and internet misguidance).

4. Weddings Everywhere: Real Life & Patreon

• The sisters recap a close friend’s wedding, expressing gratitude for positive friendships and sharing that a wedding-focused Patreon episode just dropped due to demand.

  "We dropped a Patreon on Friday all about weddings... I think we've got a part two coming..." —Jackie (08:20)

5. TikTok Conspiracy: The "Mini Kelly" Handbag Craze

• Claudia recounts a TikTok conspiracy about influencers (herself included) all unboxing Hermès mini bags on the same day, clarifying it was mere coincidence.

  "I just want to clear the air. Like, I have no connection... There's no conspiracy." —Claudia (12:31)

• A memorable comment read-aloud segment highlights playful listener suspicion:

  “Did every influencer get a mini Kelly today?” (14:00)

6. Cool House Features: Bruno’s Under-Stairs Crate

• Jackie’s home renovation included a built-in dog crate under the stairs, sparking a discussion about innovative home design hacks and the underrated benefits of "walls" and closed rooms.

  “People are always making the most out of the space under the stairs.” —Claudia (16:48)

7. Fashion Finds: The Gap and Outfit Dilemmas

• Unexpected love for Gap’s basics and maternity wear, and a friendly debate about repeat outfits among sponsors.

  “Low key, everyone’s sleeping on the Gap.” —Claudia (09:19)

• Wardrobe insecurities and external commentary (“Aren’t you going to be hot in that?”) spark a shared rant on the emotional impact of outfit choices.

8. Pop Culture & Fast Five Stories

The latter half spotlights signature "fast five" pop culture stories, seamlessly interspersed with personal anecdotes and commentary:

a. NFL Weekend & Olivia Culpo’s Viral Moment (29:30)

• Girl-centric take on the latest games, celebrity sightings (Olivia Culpo’s “breastfeeding in the suite” moment), and relating to her postpartum body image struggles:

  “It’s so crazy because I see her and I’m like, how does she look like that? And for her, she hates herself… How are we living on the same planet?” —Claudia (32:03)

b. Taylor Swift & The Lyric Video Cinema Experience (37:10)

• Discussion (and mild skepticism) about Taylor Swift’s new album rollout and her decision to premiere lyric videos in theaters:

  "Selling tickets to the viewing of a lyric video should be a crime... Like, Better Business Bureau needs to look into this." —Claudia (38:15)

• Both hosts admit mixed feelings but ultimately trust Taylor’s artistry.

c. Harry Styles’ Secret Marathon & “Stead Sarandos” Alias (42:38)

• Harry Styles completes the Berlin Marathon incognito, using an apparent Netflix CEO pun for his fake name, leading to wild speculation.

  “If it’s a play on Ted Sarandos, why wouldn’t you do Ned? Like, it has to be—Stead is not a name.” —Claudia (48:08)

d. Nina Dobrev & Zac Efron Romance Rumors (55:15)

• Paparazzi-fueled analysis of their yacht getaway and subsequent speculation about new celebrity couples.

e. Nike x Skims Collaboration Launch (60:25)

• Skims and Nike’s long-anticipated joint line is finally launching.

  "Skims doesn't put out anything that's bad... Nike is Nike... It's going to be fab." —Claudia (61:08)

9. Closing Thoughts: Walls, Self-Acceptance, and End-of-Year Reflection

• The sisters reflect on the end of the Jewish year with gratitude, some playful vanity, and reminders about grace.

  "Sometimes the stories are great and, like, we’re fine. Sometimes the stories are terrible and we’re great… That's just human, you know?" —Claudia (64:57)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On fasting and motherhood:

  “I'm just straight up not fasting... I’m responsible for feeding a growing human being.” —Claudia (01:52)

• On home design:

  “Bring back walls. Build the wall. I love your walls, house.” —Claudia & Jackie (19:41-19:44)

• On wedding friendships:

  “She’s everybody's biggest cheerleader. Everything she puts into the world, she gets out...” —Claudia (07:53)

• On influencer conspiracy:

  “Did every influencer get a mini Kelly today?” —Instagram comment read by Claudia (14:00)

• On wardrobe commentary:

  “Why don’t you just take your jacket off? Why don’t you just throw yourself off a roof? Like, please.” —Claudia (66:06)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Jewish Holidays & Fasting Talk: 00:40 – 03:00
• Sourdough & ChatGPT Fails: 04:19 – 06:55
• Wedding Recaps & Patreon: 07:25 – 08:59
• Gap Fashion Finds: 09:03 – 10:22
• TikTok Handbag Conspiracy: 10:33 – 15:14
• The “Walls”/Open Concept Rant: 19:31 – 20:17
• NFL, Olivia Culpo, & Mom Body Talk: 29:30 – 33:34
• Taylor Swift Lyric Video Cinema Rant: 37:10 – 41:55
• Harry Styles’ Marathon Alias Speculation: 42:38 – 49:03
• Nina Dobrev & Zac Efron Rumors: 55:15 – 59:19
• Nike x Skims Announcement: 60:25 – 62:11
• End-of-Year Reflection & Sign-Off: 64:40 – end

Episode Tone & Final Thoughts

True to form, this episode seamlessly blends pop culture updates, Jewish holiday commentary, and candid, often hilarious rants about everything from kitchen layouts to TikTok drama. Jackie and Claudia’s authenticity and rapport continue to be The Toast’s main ingredient—offering listeners a feeling of insider access to their family, friendships, and unvarnished opinions. As always, they end with gratitude for their audience and each other—promising more relatable content after the holidays.

For more Toast, follow Jackie & Claudia on Patreon for extra episodes—wedding Q&A part two is coming soon!