The Toast - "Lexi Truthers: Thursday, April 9th, 2026"

Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
Date: April 9, 2026

Episode Overview

This Thursday episode of "The Toast" is a quintessential, chatty deep dive into Bravo gossip, personal updates, social media trends, women in space, and the current state of reality TV. Jackie and Claudia (aka "Turd") balance light-hearted banter and playful sparring with sharp takes on pop culture, house renovation, and the significance of being a "Lexi Truther." Their musings are peppered with relatable anecdotes and rapid-fire humor, making this a must-listen for Bravo fans and anyone craving genuine, unfiltered celebrity commentary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Updates and Banter (00:00–08:40)

• Jackie's Studio Troubles: Jackie explains her studio feels off after her son Harry played there, pressing buttons and changing settings.

  "If Jackie looks or sounds odd, just blame Harry." — Turd (01:27)

• Claudia’s Family Norovirus Saga: Claudia recounts strict quarantine measures after her husband gets norovirus; she's proud she hasn't caught it.

  “I kept like, leaving stuff for him outside the door, drama... He was just like on the couch with like, hot compresses. Drama.” — Turd (01:59)

• Oatmeal Fashion Deep-Dive: Both discuss their newly discovered love for oatmeal-colored clothing.

  “I want my whole wardrobe to be oatmeal. I’m feeling like it’s my color.” — Turd (03:00)

• Claudia Picks Up a Book: Claudia starts a book Jackie recommended, only to realize she googled the wrong (fictional) town.

  "I was literally on Zillow, looking for a house in New Brunswick. I'm fudgeing cracking up." — Turd (05:55)

2. Kitchen Renovation Adventures (08:15–13:29)

• Jackie’s Renovation Announced: Jackie reveals, for the first time publicly, that she's redoing her kitchen, vlogging the process for Patreon.

  “I need to tell everyone, like, I’m redoing my kitchen.” — Jackie (08:16)

• The Great Microwave Dilemma: Discussion of built-in vs. stand-alone microwaves and the struggles of modern kitchen design.
• DIY Enthusiasm: Jackie is excited about marble outlet covers and doing some of the work herself.
• General Home Design Frustrations: Claudia confesses she’d rather just move into a furnished, perfectly staged house.

3. Passover, Food Talk, and “Keep Sweet” Cult Docs (13:04–16:06)

• Passover Adjustments: They reflect on adapting food for Passover, including matzah in chili, authenticity, and the relativity of tradition.
• Cult Documentary Update: Claudia brings up the new "Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey" sequel on Netflix.

  “If you were a Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey girl, you have to watch [the] new documentary on Netflix.” — Turd (15:27)

• Sidebar: Joking confusion over how the doc relates to the God/Passover conversation, keeping the tone irreverent and funny.

4. Pop Culture: Euphoria, Glee, and Social Media Trends (16:20–19:00)

• Claudia’s Pitch: Draws a parallel between “Euphoria” and “Glee” as “cursed” shows due to cast member tragedies.

  “Doesn’t it feel like Euphoria is like, very much like a modern version, like, this generation’s Glee…?” — Turd (16:34)

• Jackie’s Dissent: Jackie respectfully disagrees with the comparison but enjoys the banter about unpopular opinions.
• TikTok Update: Mentions Artemis mission coverage and the history-making first woman to orbit the Moon.

  “She’s the first woman to orbit the moon!” — Jackie (19:25)

• Women in Space & Periods Joke: Referencing a viral clip, they laugh over questions about periods in space and celebrate female milestones.

5. Fast Five—Scandal & Reality TV Deep Dives

5.1. Patriots Coach and Reporter Affair Scandal (27:07–37:10)

• Scandal Recap: Mike Vrabel and Diana Rossini were seen holding hands; both are married. Discussion covers the social media photos and Diana’s history of publicly criticizing her husband.

  “It's giving Amy and TJ.” — Turd (29:02)

• Sidebar: Quick segue into Alex Earl’s disastrous Starbucks first date—humorous speculation about her date’s identity and the dilemma of dating in the public eye.

5.2. Content Creation & Public Dating (31:53–36:11)

• Dating Content Creators: Claudia details the saga of creator Danielle Walters, infamous for over-sharing relationship milestones online and attracting internet hate.

  “She became so deeply hated, like Reddit hate accounts … it kind of blew up.” — Turd (33:17)

• Moral: It’s hard to date or share honestly without online backlash, but you do you!

5.3. Summer House—Lexi Truthers and Bravo Drama (36:12–46:44)

• Justice for Lexi: Jackie and Claudia are “Lexi Truthers,” calling out the mistreatment Lexi received on Summer House by cast and production.

  “They just brought her on this show, ruined her life, broke her heart and said go in the garbage can, bye.” — Jackie (40:56)

• Bravo Toxicity: Dissection of Amanda, Jesse, and Sierra’s supposedly “sisterly” behaviors that Lexi correctly questioned.
• The Merch Economy: How drama spawns catchphrases and lucrative merch lines (e.g., “Carl’s a mess,” “Send it to Daryl”).

5.4. Lauren Conrad & Reality Stars in the Real World (56:01–61:26)

• Laguna Beach Reunion: Lauren’s dry response to Spencer Pratt’s mayoral bid; she’s notably non-media-trained and uninterested in revisiting reality TV stardom.

  “She’s probably one of the only people from reality TV who has like genuinely no interest in ever being on TV again.” — Turd (57:05)

• The Power of Licensing Deals: Lauren's smart move with her Kohl’s line, which provides financial security and allows her to step away from the spotlight.

5.5. Roni Legends Team Up & Anti-Aging Campaign (61:28–66:39)

• Bethenny, Ramona, and Sonja’s Parisian Skincare Ad: The trio filmed a mini scripted reunion for Roc anti-aging cream—unexpected, nostalgic, and likely very lucrative.

  “I appreciate that about Bethenny... she can be bought. That’s extremely relatable.” — Turd (64:29)

• Women Over 60 as Brand Ambassadors: Jackie argues brands should more often tap charismatic, older reality stars for major campaigns.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "If Jackie looks or sounds odd, just blame Harry." — Turd (01:27)
• "I'm really, like, not a smart person. It's insane." — Turd, after googling a fictional town from a novel (06:02)
• "I just want to say, like, if you have a project that you know you need to do ... just start. Like, it's so exciting." — Jackie on home renovations (12:29)
• "Doesn’t it feel like Euphoria is, like, very much like a modern version, like, this generation’s Glee…?" — Turd (16:34)
• "One small step for womankind. Slay, slay, mama." — Jackie on Artemis mission (19:31)
• "They just brought her on this show, ruined her life, broke her heart and said go in the garbage can, bye." — Jackie on Lexi from Summer House (41:09)
• "She became so deeply hated, like Reddit hate accounts but like literally in, in sane." — Turd on Danielle Walters (33:17)
• "She’s probably one of the only people from reality TV who has ... no interest in ever being on TV again." — Turd on Lauren Conrad (57:05)
• "I appreciate that about Bethenny... she can be bought. That’s extremely relatable." — Turd on Bethenny Frankel (64:29)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------------|----------------| | Banter & Personal Updates | 00:00–08:40 | | Kitchen Renovation & Home Design | 08:15–13:29 | | Passover Adjustments & "Keep Sweet" Doc | 13:04–16:06 | | Euphoria vs. Glee & Space Women | 16:20–19:00 | | Artemis/Period in Space Banter | 19:13–20:50 | | Patriots Coach & Reporter Scandal | 27:07–37:10 | | Summer House – Lexi Truthers | 36:12–46:44 | | Lauren Conrad, Reality TV Realness | 56:01–61:26 | | Roni Skincare Ad Reunion | 61:28–66:39 |

Tone & Style

Classic "Toast" energy: rapid-fire, irreverent, inside joke-laden, and always a little self-deprecating. Jackie and Claudia balance pop culture sharpness with vulnerability and candor about their own lives, creating a welcoming (and often hysterically funny) vibe for listeners.

For New Listeners

This episode is a lively entry point into the Toast universe, balancing bracing, often hilarious commentary on pop culture with honest glimpses into life as sisters, mothers, and media personalities. From kitchen renos to Bravo scandals and everything in between, Jackie & Claudia deliver a fast-paced, meme-worthy ride through the culture of the moment.

Listen if you love:

• Bravo and reality TV
• TikTok/pop culture trends
• Renovation adventures
• Women supporting women and calling out Bravo injustice
• Sisters who roast each other and the world around them

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