The Toast Podcast Summary

Episode: “Morning Breath Energy with Chris Appleton”

Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry (aka Jackson Claude)
Guest: Chris Appleton
Date: January 22, 2026

Main Theme / Episode Overview

This lively episode of The Toast merges celebrity beauty with the hosts’ signature irreverent humor. The main event: celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton joins the show for a wide-ranging chat culminating in a rare, live on-air haircut for Claudia. The episode also covers pop culture news, TV recaps, and an in-depth discussion about appearance, confidence, and transformation—both physical and personal.

Episode Highlights

1. Chris Appleton Appearance and the Live Haircut

• Timestamp: 00:22–01:39; 67:13–106:47
• The show opens with Jackie and Claudia’s overwhelming excitement: Chris Appleton, renowned stylist to Kim Kardashian and JLo, is not only a guest but gives Claudia a live haircut.
• Claudia jokes about getting a “Chris Appleton bob,” referencing her fascination with drastic hair changes, but quickly clarifies she isn’t going through with a dramatic bob.
• The show’s energy is framed as reminiscent of their “Morning Breath” days—impulsive, playful, and a bit chaotic.
• The segment becomes a genuine moment of vulnerability for Claudia, discussing how hair relates to self-image and why hair changes can be so emotional.
• Quote:
  Chris Appleton [69:17]: “It’s like you’re actually in my chair. We always talk about being in my chair. Everyone keeps saying, what is it about sitting in a stylist’s chair? And you become a therapist.”
• Chris discusses “hair contouring,” finding the right style for Claudia’s face and hair texture, and shares professional insights from celebrity glam to hair disasters.
• Claudia is transparent about anxieties, referencing the “hater in my head,” while Chris encourages self-acceptance and reframing self-talk.

2. Color Wow and Hair Product Deep Dive

• Timestamp: 04:13, 76:44–80:14
• The hosts and Chris rave about Color Wow hair products. Claudia admits her obsession began when Chris first came on the show in 2019.
• Chris clarifies his deeper business partnership and creative involvement with the brand, beyond just being a spokesperson.
• Quote:
  Chris Appleton [79:11]: “No, I was a big part of it...fundamentally we really cared about creating a great product for the people that needed hair care solutions.”

3. Personal Transformations: Chris Appleton’s Memoir, Health, and Weight Loss

• Timestamp: 81:13–88:38
• Chris speaks candidly about his new book, Your Roots Don’t Define You, blending memoir with self-help, and about his cancer scare that prompted more vulnerability in his storytelling.
• He and the hosts have a frank, empathetic conversation about GLP-1 weight-loss drugs (Ozempic, Zepbound, etc.), discussing benefits, side effects, stigma, and how these medications intersect with confidence, motherhood, and career.
• Quote:
  Chris Appleton [82:26]: “I decided to write this and just be more vulnerable and more real because I guess I just wanted to own my voice before, you know, the possibility of not having it.”
• Both Chris and Claudia discuss the pressure and emotional weight of appearance, especially in the context of social media and celebrity.

4. Recap and Banter: Celebrity Pop Culture & Shows

• The Blake Lively–Taylor Swift ‘Text Saga’
  [06:05–29:29]
  The hosts dissect newly-revealed text messages between the two stars amid a public legal case, offering both analysis and comic relief about fan obsessiveness and privacy.
• Kim Kardashian on “Khloé in Wonderland” Podcast
  [29:43–39:42]
  Fast takes on Kim’s willingness to address her relationship with Taylor Swift, North West’s creative self-expression, AI deepfakes, and the elephant Birkin saga.
• Oscar Nominations
  [40:18–43:55]
  Quick-fire reactions: excitement about Timothy Chalamet and Kate Hudson’s nominations; schadenfreude over Wicked being shut out.
• Sydney Sweeney, “Tell Me Lies,” and The Gilded Age
  [44:05–61:34]
  Chatter about Sweeney’s new period drama role, a nuanced discussion of her acting range, and a lovingly critical recap of “Tell Me Lies,” including cast relationships and character development.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Claudia [71:53]:
  “Oh, my God. So you think I’m skinny.”
• Chris Appleton [79:14]:
  “The book isn’t a memoir, by the way. It’s part memoir, but it’s more self-help. Because I think a lot of people just need—even you sitting in the chair—like, there’s an uncomfortableness to change.”
• Chris Appleton [82:53]:
  “Hopefully that’ll help other people. Because we all have those, like, moments where we feel lost or unsure or question, like, is this it?”
• Chris [87:03] (on GLP-1 drugs):
  “People always lose hair when they lose weight…You’ve got to be really kind of, I think, aware of what you’re doing. And I still think it’s good to go to the gym and use it as motivation to—like, a lot of people when they’re overweight… it helps them get to a better place.”
• Chris [100:33] (on self-perception):
  “When you look in the mirror, like, what does the hater say?... I talk about people looking in the mirror. Are you truly aligned with what you see in your outside image with how you truly feel on the inside?”

Detailed Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | | --- | --- | | 00:22–06:25 | Opening banter; intro & live haircut excitement | | 06:25–29:29 | Blake–Taylor legal/text saga breakdown | | 29:43–39:42 | Kim Kardashian on Khloé’s podcast debrief | | 40:18–43:55 | Oscar nominations & snubs | | 44:05–61:34 | Pop culture: Sydney Sweeney, Gilded Age, “Tell Me Lies” detailed recap | | 67:13–106:47 | Chris Appleton interview & live haircut | | 81:13–88:38 | Health, self-image, memoir, and candid discussion about weight loss drugs | | 100:33–101:23 | Self-perception and internal talk (“the hater in your head”) |

Tone, Language & Atmosphere

• Warm, irreverent, candid, and self-deprecating
• Blends high-energy pop-culture analysis with personal reflection
• Chris Appleton’s presence adds a calm, insightful, encouraging tone, especially on transformation and self-esteem

Useful Takeaways for Non-Listeners

• Chris Appleton’s approach with clients (and Claudia) is empathetic and customized—not just about trends but what empowers the individual.
• “Your Roots Don’t Define You” is a memoir for anyone grappling with self-image and personal history, with a focus on overcoming inner doubts.
• The episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional significance of beauty transformations, including stories from Chris’ celebrity experience.
• Listeners get thoughtful, vulnerable conversations on body image, motherhood, public scrutiny, and the realities behind viral beauty and health trends.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a rich blend of beauty industry insight, self-love advocacy, and unfiltered pop culture commentary, revolving around a memorable, high-stakes live haircut from one of the world’s most famous stylists. Both fun and meaningful, it’s essential listening for both loyal “Toasters” and beauty enthusiasts.