Podcast Summary

Podcast: The Toast
Episode: Shaping Culture with Margo Oshry
Air Date: November 6, 2025
Hosts: Claudia Oshry (& guest, Margo Oshry/"Sachi")

Episode Overview

This vibrant episode is full of the Oshry sisters’ signature banter, centering on how influencer culture, fashion, and social media moves the zeitgeist—focusing specifically on Margo's growing influence, navigating dual careers, what it means to "shape culture" (per a viral red carpet moment), plus hot pop culture news on Jake Shane’s Hulu show, Meghan Markle’s acting return, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce sightings, and seismic shifts in the fashion world. Expect witty, self-aware commentary filtered through the lens of women who both embody and gently lampoon the microcelebrity world.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Toast to Ween” Recap & Shaping Culture

• Claudia and Margo reminisce about their recent Halloween episode, discussing Margo’s viral “Jeremiah Fisher” costume, which caught the attention of the actual actor Gavin (the red carpet shoutout is detailed).
• Margo jokes about absorbing the “Jackie as Harry” energy and learning how “men are onto something” when it comes to sitting comfortably.

“He said that we’re shaping culture. It’s just like, the craziest thing ever.” — Margo (02:17)

• The hosts playfully examine their dynamic, bullying banter (“Bullies are obsessed with their victims. They, like, want to make out with their victims.” — Margo, 04:30), and the lines between genuine teasing and real bullying.

2. Margo’s Dual Career: Influencer & Corporate Girl

• Claudia presses Margo about why she keeps her traditional 9-to-5 in fashion despite a successful influencer platform—unusual as most creators monetize and quit.

“I really do enjoy structure and a routine...I can’t imagine waking up every day and having to figure out what content to film and making it very strategic. Also, I think about myself enough. I don’t need to be thinking about myself 24/7.” — Margo, (08:22)

• Margo notes the synergy: skills from both roles bolster each other. There’s also practical talk—corporate benefits, dual income, industry restrictions on influencing (Goldman Sachs anecdote), and a genuine appreciation for “the revenue.”
• Claudia compares her to the archetypal “Oscar PR Girl,” emblematic of being job-famous and web-famous. (09:51)

3. Fast 5 Stories That You Need To Know

a. Jake Shane’s Hulu Comedy (19:13)

• Jake Shane (therapist, podcaster, influencer) is making a Hulu show based on his life, with major creative talent attached.
• Both hosts celebrate his rare, authentic transition from the Internet to mainstream TV.

"It’s so rare, like, when people from the Internet get taken to the mainstream, right? They always choose the wrong people. …This is the perfect election." — Claudia (21:33)

• They banter about the A-list circle around Jake, and how his “Therapist” podcast rivals “Call Her Daddy” as a celebrity destination.

b. Meghan Markle Returns to Acting (24:41)

• Markle has a cameo (as herself) in a major ensemble film, marking her entry back into acting since royal life.
• Both agree acting is her true talent, and she should never have abandoned it, given her lackluster ventures elsewhere.

“I would love to see Meghan Markle acting more. That’s what I want to see more of from her. Nothing she’s doing is good, so start over and just go back to basics.” — Claudia (34:12)

• Hat-tip to the nostalgia of “Suits,” with discussion of beloved characters and how it changed their view of Meghan.

c. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: NYC Nightlife & Fashion (34:23)

• The duo were spotted out in NYC, choosing the city over more private haunts.
• Margo breaks down the “membership club” craze ruling NYC social scenes (Zero Bond, Casa Cipriani, etc.), and the logistics and exclusivity involved.
• Claudia laments Taylor’s continued “relatable” but lackluster fashion, theorizing it’s a strategic choice.

“It’s insane to me how allergic she is to slaying in the fashion department...the stylist has to go. … The only logical thing is it’s strategic. Unless she actually thinks these outfits are cute.” — Claudia (39:33)

d. Brooks Nader’s Cosmetic Transparency (46:10)

• Model Brooks Nader publicly shares her cosmetic procedures—including injectables, a nose job, veneers, and use of GLP-1s.
• Both praise her openness but gently caution about “going too far,” noting the high beauty standards even genetic “it girls” face.

“…She’s so beautiful, and I love—and if she has to be, you know, nipping and tucking to be this beautiful, like, then that’s what it is. But I do feel like she’s really close—she’s kind of on the edge of, like, taking it too far…” — Claudia (48:27)

• They compare her work ethic and candor to Alex Earle, noting her value in making modeling relatable again via reality TV.

e. Olivier Rousteing Exits Balmain (51:43)

• Claudia and Margo reflect on Rousteing stepping down after 14 years, reminiscing about the “Olivier + Kim [Kardashian] era” and high-fashion’s ever-cycling “moment brands.”
• Margo sees the current It-Labels as “Kate, The Row, Miu Miu (though waning)” and emphasizes the “elevated classics” trend over bold logos.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Viral Halloween Fame:
  “It’s just like the craziest thing ever. Isn’t it funny that we’re shaping culture? Like, we’re just like us.” — Claudia (03:19)
• On Fashion & Influencer Careers:
  “Who doesn’t love a dual income? Revenue means everything.” — Claudia (10:56)
• On Taylor Swift’s Style:
  “She’s six foot tall and skinny as a needle and has so much money. …It’s awful. What is it?” — Claudia (39:28)
• On the New York Social Club Boom:
  “It’s so hard to keep up…If you want to go out with all of your friends, it’s, who’s a member here and how many guests…It’s actually pretty difficult.” — Margo (38:08)
• On Brooks Nader & Cosmetic Pressure:
  “It’s crazy how being naturally insanely beautiful isn’t enough to become a supermodel…You have to also be on GLP-1s, you have to also get a nose job…” — Claudia (47:41)
• On Meghan Markle’s Real Talent:
  “Jackie was right. She should just return to acting. …She worked her whole life to become an actress…and she was incredible [on Suits].” — Claudia (27:43)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:27 | Birthday shout-outs & Halloween recap | | 02:58 | Red carpet “shaping culture” moment w/ actor Gavin | | 07:48 | Margo’s corporate + influencer lifestyle | | 09:51 | Claudia dubs Margo “this era’s Oscar PR Girl” | | 19:13 | Jake Shane’s Hulu comedy news & discussion | | 24:41 | Meghan Markle acting return & “Suits” nostalgia | | 34:23 | Taylor Swift & Travis in NYC, NYC social club deep dive | | 39:33 | Taylor Swift’s fashion style discussion | | 46:10 | Brooks Nader—cosmetic transparency & supermodel standards | | 51:43 | Olivier Rousteing leaves Balmain & “It” brands in fashion |

Tone & Style Notes

• Dialogue remains light, sardonic, peppered with modern internet language (“slay,” “main character energy,” “shadow banning,” “desperate for revenue”).
• Relationship is playful: Claudia pokes fun at Margo, Margo claps back—true sister banter.
• Cultural awareness: The hosts openly discuss the sometimes-inane cycle of online trends while both critiquing and participating in them.

Final Thoughts

This episode is an energetic, up-to-the-minute snapshot of what matters to young, culture-savvy women in the influencer era: dynamic career paths, the blurred lines of internet fame and mainstream entertainment, beauty industry pressures, and the social “in” of New York City. Fueled by humor and real-life experience, the Oshry sisters poke at the world they help shape—proving their place at the frontlines of podcast “culture-shaping.”

Listen to the full episode for more inimitable banter and the “Fast 5 stories you need to know” — delivered with an extra shot of sibling wit.