The Toast – Episode Summary
Episode Title: Joey Gynecomastia with Joey Camasta (Tuesday, October 28, 2025)
Hosts: Claudia Oshry with guest Joey Camasta
Podcast: The Toast (Dear Media)
Date: October 28, 2025
Overview
This episode features Claudia Oshry in lively conversation with internet personality, beauty aficionado, and podcast host Joey Camasta. The duo dives into a hilarious and honest catch-up, exploring everything from Joey’s exit from Barstool and podcasting with Snooki, beauty procedures, and reality TV obsessions, to celebrity scandals, crime confessions, and dream dinner parties. It’s an episode brimming with sharp pop culture takes, personal stories, and memorable banter—all in The Toast’s signature honest and irreverent tone.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Joey’s Post-Barstool Life and Career Moves
- Barstool Departure: Joey discusses amicably leaving Barstool, citing the end of his contract and a desire to pivot toward cooking content and lifestyle projects.
- “It had its run and I think it was, it was, it was time.” (03:17, Joey)
- Best and Worst At Barstool:
- Best: “Tommy Smokes.”
- Worst: “My inner saboteur.” (03:29, Joey)
- Current Projects: Joey’s podcast with Snooki is “roaring,” and he’s making appearances on ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.’
2. Pop Culture Catch-Up
- Snooki’s Booth Fall: Hilarious recounting of Snooki’s on-air fall and her alter-ego, “Dren.” (05:00)
- Relationship Status: Joey’s relationship is going strong, with his boyfriend backpacking in Europe.
- “He’s been gone for a month and a half... I’m meeting him in Paris on the bridge to take my lover home.” (06:00–06:31, Joey)
- Health & Beauty: Extensive (and open) chat about Ozempic, trisepatide, and Zofran for weight loss and nausea. Joey shares his personal experience with hair transplants and top surgery for gynecomastia:
- “Dr. Shuteller. Who did my titties... you can get anything done in East Hanover, New Jersey.” (09:52, Joey)
- “I had top surgery early on my transition... I have scars like, under here.” (10:09–10:29, Joey)
- On Looking and Feeling Good:
- “I love that I am [feeling better], but I’m at a low place. I’m ready for something new.” (10:57, Joey)
3. Dream Career and Manifestations
- Joey aspires to Martha Stewart–level culinary success with cookbooks, simmer pots, merchandise, and TV appearances.
- “My Martha Stewart era is upon us. I want to make satchels of simmer pots and sell them... I want a brand deal with cookwares.” (11:49–12:23, Joey)
- Joey idolizes Ina Garten and Wishbone Kitchen, sharing funny anecdotes about DMing with creators.
4. Quick Hits & Lighthearted Confessions
- Family and Identity: Joey jokes about his Italian heritage, his full name, and the family’s colorful nicknames.
- LGBTQ+ Topics: The freedom to joke about slurs and self-deprecating humor regarding gender and sexuality.
- Reality and True Crime TV: Joey is obsessed with the Murdaugh and Karen Read cases; confesses “true crime does it” for him. (19:05–19:57)
- Shows Joey Loves: Kardashians, Dancing with the Stars, and Traders (“Bottom of the barrel–that’s when we’ll get on!” – 20:42, Claudia/J.)
5. Notable Banter & Hot Takes
- Celebrity Conspiracies: Speculation on Beyoncé’s pregnancies, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry as JonBenét Ramsey.
- “My conspiracy is that Beyoncé did not carry Blue Ivy specifically.” (30:08, Claudia)
- Kitchen & Beauty Brands:
- Loves: Rachel Zoe’s line at TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Courtney Cox’s “Homecourt.”
- Dislikes: J.Lo, “She has a horrible reputation for being a nasty bitch... Be a humble queen like us.” (40:00–40:46, Joey)
- Luxury Requests: Joey shamelessly requests freebies from Minky Couture (blankets), jewelry brands, and more.
6. Scandals, Crimes & Mock Confessional
- Morgan Wallen’s Mugshot Vanity: Joey jokes he’d let Wallen “throw a chair in my asshole,” and reminisces about his own minor arrests (for underage drinking and unpaid parking tickets).
- “Twice—first was underage drinking. Prom weekend. Wildwood, New Jersey.” (44:07, Joey)
- Details run-ins with the law, including being handcuffed with a straight boy crush and an $80 parking ticket leading to handcuffs.
7. Kim Kardashian, Law, and Fame
- Kim wants to transition to a legal career in a decade.
- “Who’s going to take her seriously as a lawyer?” (54:33, Joey)
- Discussion of O.J. Simpson case, Murdoch, reality TV, and the culture of perpetual fame.
8. Dinner Party Fantasies & Community
- Joey and Claudia build their dream dinner parties—naming celebs like Nene Leakes, Alex Cooper (Call Her Daddy), Bobby Flay, Jessica Kirson, and Gypsy Rose, among others.
- Joey on hopes and dreams:
- “I’m just hoping for a new light to be lit in my life... a fire to lead the way.” (61:17–61:23, Joey)
Notable Quotes & Moments
- On Weight Loss Medication:
- “It’s like legal bulimia.” (07:04, Joey)
- On Top Surgery for Gynecomastia:
- “I had breasts... I had top surgery early on my transition... he took my nipples off, put them on the table, cleaned them out, put it back on.” (10:10–10:40, Joey)
- On Leaving Barstool:
- “If I was gonna get stuck there, I was gonna be losing all the je ne sais quoi of what makes me, me.” (03:40, Joey)
- On Dream Projects:
- “My Martha Stewart era is upon us.” (12:23, Joey)
- About Snooki (“Nicole”) and Jersey Shore:
- “She takes a licking and keeps on ticking... That was Dren, actually, her violent alter ego.” (05:00–05:20, Joey)
- On J.Lo:
- “I can't stand her... She has a horrible reputation for being a nasty bitch.” (40:00–40:44, Joey)
- On Martinis and Relationships:
- Claudia: “Are you the marrying kind, Joey?”
Joey: “I mean, I'm... Yeah, I would love to get married.” (08:27–08:31)
- Claudia: “Are you the marrying kind, Joey?”
- On Dream Dinner Guests:
- “Nene Leakes... Alex Cooper... Bobby Flay... Jessica Kirson... Gypsy Rose.” (63:38–65:09, Joey)
- Joey’s Hopes:
- “I'm just hoping for a new light to be lit in my life... a fire.” (61:17–61:23)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Barstool discussion – 02:50–04:15
- Joey’s top surgery, hair transplant – 09:09–10:40
- Ozempic, weight loss chats – 06:44–07:55
- Snooki’s alter ego / booth fall – 05:00
- Reality TV, trader shows, DWTS – 19:05–21:29
- Morgan Wallen and mugshot vanity – 42:19–44:07
- Dream dinner party exercise – 63:25–65:31
- Joey’s hopes and closing sentiments – 61:17–61:23
Final Thoughts
This episode is a whirlwind—a masterclass in witty, chaotic morning show energy. Personal updates, pop culture debates, and unfiltered confessions make for an engaging listen, whether you’re a longtime “Toaster” or a Joey Camasta superfan. Joey’s blend of vulnerability, aspiration, and outlandish humor proves why he’s a beloved recurring guest. The chemistry with Claudia is undeniable: equal parts supportive and savage, with heartfelt candor under all the laughs.
Recommended for fans of:
Pop culture, reality TV, LGBTQ+ hot takes, personal transformation journeys, and high-energy friendship banter.
Follow Joey Camasta:
- Instagram & TikTok: @JoeyCamasta
- Claudia Oshry: @girlwithnojob