The Toast — "Looking Mighty Tasty"

Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
Date: January 8, 2026

Episode Overview

In this lively Thursday edition, Jackie and Claudia bring their signature sisterly banter to everything from personal quirks (eye contact woes and being "chronically early") to celebrity news, pop culture trends, and fast five top stories. Memorable moments include their mock job interview, a tongue-in-cheek deconstruction of Hilary Duff’s new music, and a running joke about the name "Bruna." The episode blends candid confessions with irreverent, rapid-fire takes on major happenings in entertainment and their own lives.

Key Discussions & Insights

1. Eye Contact, Weaknesses & Sister Dynamics (00:03–04:00)

• The show opens with playful ribbing about podcasting in-person and the discomfort of holding eye contact.
  • Claudia: “My greatest weakness is my inability to eye contact. I find it really uncomfortable. If you watch a podcast, I'm always looking up. I'm, like, telling a story, and I'm, like, looking at the ceiling.” (01:25)
• Jackie jokes that Claudia admitting that in an interview would sound like “serial killer stuff.”
  • Jackie: “That's like...would be like saying, like, 'I find people tasty.' It's like serial killer stuff.” (01:55)
• The sisters riff on old job interviews, strengths and weaknesses, with recurring mock-seriousness.

2. Protein-Heavy Diets & Weight Watchers (04:00–05:30)

• Jackie shares her focus on eating more protein to avoid endless snacking.
  • Jackie: “I've been trying to eat a lot of protein to, like, stave off endless snacking.” (03:35)
• Claudia recommends Weight Watchers (specifically for breastfeeding), describing certain meats and eggs as “zero point foods.”
• There’s playful back-and-forth about diet culture and what kinds of meats qualify as more or less “acceptable” in Weight Watchers.
• Plans are hatched for a group steak dinner, dubbed “Sisters and Misters.”

3. Mahjong & Sisterly Nostalgia (05:30–08:07)

• Jackie talks about her new mahjong hobby, and Claudia laments how no one wanted to play with her growing up despite her early interest.
• Discussion about buying “foldable vs. expensive” game tables.
• Plans for competitive, even money-based, family mahjong games.
  • Jackie: “We should play for money. And when I win, I can buy my card.” (07:07)

4. Baby Milestones & Being "Chronically Early" (08:09–10:16)

• Claudia shares a “big update” about her son Max rolling over, and jokes about parenting timelines.
• Claudia admits she is compulsively 20–30 minutes early to everything:
  • Claudia: “I'm a chronically early person to the point of, like, borderline embarrassing...I am everywhere 20 minutes early. Like always.” (09:21)
• Jackie contrasts as typically “on time/slash late” due to having a “Velcro baby.”

5. Mock Job Interview Skit (10:16–13:15)

• They launch into a mock interview bit, poking fun at how they’d explain multi-year employment gaps should their show ever end.
• Claudia:
  • “I take risks. And I know failure. And I wouldn't trust anybody who doesn't know failure...As the great Taylor Swift once said, ‘no one sees when you lose when you’re playing solitaire.’” (11:16)
  • “I’m a chronically on time person. As my great, great gran once said, ‘If you're early, you're on time. If you're on time, you're late. And if you're late, well, that's just unacceptable, dear.’” (11:55)
• Ending the bit with over-the-top fake appreciation and complaints about Jackie’s imagined "snackless" office.

6. Upcoming Celebrity Guest Teasers (13:20)

• Teasers for Ben's mystery podcast guest, with cryptic hints: “Do better blank” and references to Eileen Davidson and Dan Stevens.

Fast Five Stories

1. Hilary Duff’s Risqué New Song & the 'Mom Drama' (19:16–24:55)

• Hilary Duff leverages a mom-group controversy to promote a new, overtly sexual song.
  • Lyrics recited, raising discomfort:
    • Jackie (reading): “Back of a dive bar giving you head. Then sneak home late, Wake up your roommates...” (21:18)
  • The hosts debate the art of “being sexy in music,” contrasting Hilary’s overt approach with nuanced examples (Hailee Steinfeld, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter).
  • Claudia: “The thing with Hilary Duff is she doesn't have that subtle thing here. It couldn’t be more overt. And it sounds like one of the worst songs I've, like, ever heard.” (22:13)
  • Criticism extends to the disconnect between Duff's public image and the lyrical content.

2. Spencer Pratt Running for Mayor of LA (27:38–32:01)

• Pratt’s campaign, sparked by losing his home in wildfires and exposure of charity fraud, is discussed.
  • Jackie: “If you've been following Spencer on social media for the last year since his home burned down, none of this is shocking...” (27:59)
  • Approval for his “gusto and love for the city” despite not being typical candidate material.
  • Comparisons are drawn to Schwarzenegger's run and celebrity politicians:
    • “California made the Terminator the governor. Like that's actually crazy in hindsight.” (31:45)

3. Shawn Mendes’ New Romance with Bruna Marquezine (32:01–36:38)

• Mendes’ public relationship with Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine prompts jokes about her name; the word “Bruna” is repeated ad nauseam for comic effect.
• Jackie muses, “Don’t we all deserve love with Bruna?” (34:08)
• There’s brief speculation about Mendes’ sexuality and career trajectory, as well as a digression into age gap discourse.

4. Ali Wong & Bill Hader Split (39:51–43:12)

• The hosts express surprise and mild confusion (“I kind of thought it was Rachel Bilson”) about the comedic pair’s breakup.
• Extended digression on how Amy Schumer’s Trainwreck made Bill Hader desirable:
  • Claudia: “Before that, he was just like the funny guy, like, period. I don't think anybody thought about him in a romantic or sexual way.” (41:02)
• The notion that celebrity movie moments are “just work” for actors, even as they become “culture” for obsessed fans.

5. Luke Combs Announces New Album (43:14–44:55)

• Luke Combs’ sixth album, The Way I Am, and new song “Sleep Is in a Hotel Room” are announced.
  • Jackie: “I just want to say I'm ready. Like, I'm spending a lot of time in my car. Like, I'm ready.” (44:05)
• Short sidebar about Claudia’s indifferent feelings toward daily commuting and music-listening in the car.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Description | |-----------|---------|-------------------| | 01:25 | Claudia | "My greatest weakness is my inability to eye contact. I find it really uncomfortable..." | | 01:55 | Jackie | "That's like...would be like saying, like, 'I find people tasty.' It's like serial killer stuff." | | 11:16 | Claudia | "I take risks. And I know failure. And I wouldn't trust anybody who doesn't know failure..." | | 21:18 | Jackie | [Recites Hilary Duff's explicit lyrics] | | 22:13 | Claudia | "It couldn’t be more overt. And it sounds like one of the worst songs I've, like, ever heard." | | 27:59 | Jackie | "If you've been following Spencer on social media...none of this is shocking..." | | 34:08 | Jackie | "Don’t we all deserve love with Bruna?" | | 41:02 | Claudia | "Before that, he was just like the funny guy, like, period. I don't think anybody thought about him in a romantic or sexual way." | | 44:05 | Jackie | "I just want to say I'm ready. Like, I'm spending a lot of time in my car. Like, I'm ready [for Luke Combs new album]." |

Other Highlights

- The "Bruna" Bit (32:14–36:44)

An escalating inside joke, with “Bruna” recited dozens of times, derails discussion about Shawn Mendes, culminating in running gags and playful renaming ("Brunana").

- Bruno the Dog's Health Drama (46:01–48:52)

Jackie updates listeners on her dog Bruno's recent medical issues, sparing no detail about “Big Pet” industry woes and household chaos—a typical closing personal anecdote.

Episode Tone & Style

Warm, irreverent, and self-aware, with a blend of unfiltered opinions, familial teasing, and sharp pop-culture literacy. The episode is dense with quips, callbacks, and extended bits, making the listener feel like part of the inside circle.

Key Takeaways

• Eye contact is hard—and admitting it might not get you hired, but it runs in the family.
• Hilary Duff's attempt to be edgy musically is not landing for these hosts; being “overtly sexy” requires subtlety and authenticity.
• Spencer Pratt’s outsider campaign for LA mayor is met with surprising open-mindedness.
• Celebrity dating news never gets old, especially if it involves names as fun to say as "Bruna."
• Trainwreck changed the way America saw Bill Hader.
• New music from Luke Combs and others is on the way, and the sisters are ready—even if commuting remains a means to an end.

Content Timestamps

• 00:03: Show intro; eye contact and podcasting quirks
• 04:00: Protein, Weight Watchers, and dietary habits
• 05:30: Mahjong and family competitions
• 08:09: Baby milestones; being “chronically early”
• 10:16: Mock job interview comedy bit
• 13:20: Celebrity guest tease
• 19:16: Hilary Duff’s new song and its reception
• 27:38: Spencer Pratt for mayor discussion
• 32:01: Shawn Mendes and "Bruna" romance and jokes
• 39:51: Ali Wong/Bill Hader split and Trainwreck discussion
• 43:14: Luke Combs album announcement
• 46:01: Bruno the dog’s vet saga
• 48:52: Wrap-up and sign-off

This episode is a quintessential blend of humor, pop culture savvy, and personal confessions, perfect for listeners who crave both celebrity scoops and authentic sisterly banter.