The Toast – "Loving Life Again"

Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
Release Date: March 26, 2026
Episode Theme: Reclaiming Daily Joy, New Music, Celebrity Gossip, and Sisterly Banter

Episode Overview

This Thursday episode encapsulates what makes The Toast a favorite: quick-witted cultural commentary, unfiltered confessions, and infectious sister energy. Jackie and Claudia revel in the little things—morning drives with great music, trying to embrace positivity (“pargetude”), and the power of pop culture to connect and comfort. The episode weaves together their takes on new country music, classic Hollywood drama, wild celebrity news, and relatable personal anecdotes. Airy and conversational, it’s an ode to finding joy, even amidst the antics and absurdities of daily life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Morning Music, Mental Health, & Convertible Life

• Claudia shares her joy in driving her new convertible with the top down and the windows up, listening to the latest Luke Combs album.
• Both hosts wax poetic on country lyrics (“Loving Life Again” by Ella Langley)—highlighting how music impacts mood and well-being.
• Jackie links Claudia’s lesson of the day: Let the simple pleasures (like a joyful commute or great track) be an act of self-care.
• Memorable Quote (03:46, Claudia):
  “If you need to feel joy—maybe it’s not occurring naturally—Loving Life Again could be the soundtrack to your naturally occurring joy.”

Timestamps

• [00:31] Claudia announces convertible lifestyle and current country playlists
• [02:49] Discussion shifts to Ella Langley’s “Loving Life Again”
• [03:54] Music as medicine for mood

2. The Power (& Pressure) of “Dear Toasters”

• Both feel a sense of relief not having Dear Toasters on this episode, recalling the intensity (“so much like secret lies”) of the previous day.
• Claudia reflects on sensitive advice given about a listener’s marriage/divorce, underscoring their responsibility as empathetic, authentic hosts (“if you don’t trust in us, then you don’t know us” [07:57, Jackie]).
• They directly refute fan speculation that “Dear Toasters” submissions are staged.
• Memorable Quote (07:32, Jackie):
  “I feel like we have debunked that so many times… we could barely show up!”

Timestamps

• [05:14] Reflecting on Dear Toasters’ emotional stakes
• [07:17] Divorce/custody advice and authenticity of submissions

3. Mahjong Mania and Degenerate Sisterhood

• The sisters recount their adventures (and failed attempts) at assembling a Mahjong game with the new 2026 card.
• Jackie shrugs off potential “degenerate” vibes, embracing her hobby unapologetically:
  “Other people go on vacation, like their vices; I have literally hours where I can play mahjong and I’m gonna take that.” (06:07)
• Bonus: They recorded a “Dear Toasters” Patreon with more candid, exclusive submissions.

Timestamps

• [05:30] Mahjong gaming stories and group logistics
• [06:25] Patreon recording and Mahjong as self-care

4. Electrolyte Regimens, Physical Woes, and Sisterly Oversharing

• Claudia experiments with water bottle concoctions—warning about unsafe electrolyte overload (“Honestly, I heard you’re not supposed to have more than one electrolyte pack a day—[09:01], Claude).
• The pair vent about postpartum aches (sciatica for Jackie; coccydynia for Claudia), normalizing how success and pain can coexist.
• Memorable Quote (09:23, Claudia):
  “Just know, I am suffering so deeply multiple times a day… like getting out of the car, I need a forklift. I’m like the mom from Gilbert Grape.”

Timestamps

• [08:12] Bad drink recipes, warnings about electrolyte excess
• [09:23] Candid talk about chronic postpartum pain

5. Sleep Preferences and Sisterly Solitude

• The Oshrys reminisce about shared beds and solo hotel rooms while traveling for Dear Media projects.
• Jackie loves her personal space—even at the cost of Claudia’s comfort.
• Memorable Quote (12:19, Jackie):
  “Was it worth my mental health? Like, no. I guess I wouldn’t do that to you again.”

Timestamps

• [10:29] Discussion of travel, privacy, and room-sharing choices

6. Fast Five Stories: Pop Culture Deep Dives

1. Sofia Richie’s Baby News

• Sofia Richie welcomes a son, Henry Cecil Grange (born March 18).
• Spiral into why baby names matter, how childhood associations with names influence choices, and the emotional power of honoring family (“The people who carry the name matter…” [22:11, Jackie]).
• Hilariously, Jackie recounts an embarrassing Mahjong bathroom story where Sofia’s baby announcement was the perfect distraction.

Timestamps

• [17:43] Start of baby news
• [18:51] Jackie’s anecdote about hearing the news mid-Mahjong

2. Instagram Mishaps

• Jackie tells how she accidentally posted her alma mater’s (Colgate University's) post as a product link, owning her “truth” and embracing the embarrassment.
• Memorable Quote (24:26, Claude):
  “It’s so innocent—at least it wasn’t a link to like, a gun or something… could have been so much worse.”

Timestamps

• [22:26] Instagram snafu story

3. Chapel Roan Security Guard Drama

• The infamous Kardashian bodyguard, Pascal Duvier, breaks his silence about a controversial hotel incident involving singer Chapel Roan.
• Jackie and Claudia dissect the layers—celebrity security history, PR fumbles, and why a good bodyguard should be anonymous.
• Memorable Quote (28:06, Claude):
  “Now you have two shit stains on your record—which is insane for a civilian bodyguard… like I shouldn’t know your name.”

Timestamps

• [24:58] Security guard “drama” story starts
• [27:13] Claudia reads Pascal’s PR statement

4. Bachelor & Reality TV Turmoil

• Update on Dakota reporting domestic violence against Taylor Frankie Paul and industry rumors about the next Bachelorette.
• The sisters skewer the drama (“he’s probably the bigger abuser… why are you reporting [this] now?” [33:00, Claude]) and muse about the future of the show (“whoever gets [the Bachelorette] is gonna become so famous” [35:38, Jackie]).
• Sidebars on “lost” Bachelor seasons and ridiculous contestant reactions.

Timestamps

• [32:25] Bachelor drama & franchise future

5. Devil Wears Prada Sequel & Model Casting Controversy

• Meryl Streep claims Anne Hathaway demanded that models for the sequel not be “so skeletal and alarmingly thin.”
• Spirited debate on whether that constitutes body shaming or is a step towards healthier representation.
• Memorable Quote (43:59, Jackie):
  “I just feel like it’s not the slay that she thinks it is… maybe they shouldn’t have let us know she said that.”

Timestamps

• [40:55] Story of Anne Hathaway, Devil Wears Prada 2, and body image debate

7. Mass Singer Reveal and Music Host Wishlists

• Rachel Platten is unmasked as the Pangolin on The Masked Singer. The hosts dissect the dynamics of the show, celebrity talent, and who should replace Kelly Clarkson as the next big TV host—debating between Kiki Palmer, Miley Cyrus, and Pink.
• Sidebar into great Super Bowl halftime candidates—Bruno Mars, Miley, and how country acts never seem to get the slot.
• Memorable Quotes:
  • (49:33, Claude): “Who replaces Kelly Clarkson is going to be like the biggest casting news drama of the last decade.”
  • (51:00, Claude): “I love that Luke [Combs] put it out there—give it to me, I will do it and he will kill it.”

Timestamps

• [46:34] Masked Singer reveal, music industry chat
• [49:16] Debating the next Kelly Clarkson–type host
• [51:00] Super Bowl performer dream picks

Notable Memorable Moments & Quotes

• On daily joy:
  “If you need to feel joy—and it’s maybe not occurring naturally, or you want a song that could be the soundtrack to your naturally occurring joy: Loving Life Again by Ella Langley.” (03:46, Claudia)

• On authenticity:
  “If you think that we would write up fake Dear Toasters… we could barely show up!” (07:57, Jackie)

• On painful realities:
  “Just know when you see me, she’s thriving… just know I am suffering so deeply multiple times a day.” (09:23, Claudia)

• On bodyguard drama:
  “Your job is to be invisible unless protect and serve… if we’re talking about you, you’re not doing a good job.” (32:07, Jackie)

• On body image double standards:
  “Calling someone ‘too skinny’ is really not the same as calling someone ‘too fat’ because the world … values thin. Saying someone’s too thin is like saying they’re too valuable, too good.” (43:27, Claude)

Episode Flow and Tone

• Upbeat, colloquial, and laden with inside jokes
• Frequent tangents into sisterly life, personal anecdotes, or pop culture history
• Candid, self-deprecating humor (“Other people go out—my vice is playing Mahjong at 3pm…”)
• Keen balance between irreverence and thoughtfulness (especially on sensitive listener Q&As and body image).

Useful for First-time Listeners

This episode highlights what makes The Toast a cult favorite: a warm, conspiratorial energy; a relentless tempo of pop culture breakdowns; realness about odd topics (hydration, hotel hygiene, sciatica); and a safe space for cultural opinion with a wink. Even without the experience of listening, you’ll catch on quickly to Jackie and Claudia’s rhythms and shared references.

Timestamps Summary

• 00:31 – Music & Convertible Joy
• 03:54 – Ella Langley: “Loving Life Again”
• 05:14 – Dear Toasters pressure
• 06:25 – Mahjong adventures
• 08:12 – Electrolyte mishaps
• 09:23 – Postpartum pain and humor
• 10:29 – Sleeping/travel habits
• 17:43 – Sofia Richie’s baby
• 22:26 – Jackie’s Instagram link fail
• 24:58 – Chapel Roan/pascal security guard drama
• 32:25 – Bachelor drama/succession
• 40:55 – DWP sequel/model casting
• 46:34 – Masked Singer reveal, host/Super Bowl picks

Best enjoyed for:
Fans of pop culture, reality TV, lighthearted sister humor, and anyone who finds comfort in a cozy, honest morning show.