The Toast – September 9th, 2025
Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
Podcast: The Toast (Dear Media)
Episode Title: She Doesn't Even Know
Overview
This lively Tuesday episode of The Toast with Jackie and Claudia Oshry kicks off with candid conversation about post-summer blues, body image, and wardrobe choices. The sisters swap stories about clothes, weigh-ins, and the comfort of elasticity versus drawstrings. They riff on pop culture—including Olivia Jade and Jacob Elordi’s rumored reunion, podcasting trends, relationship news from Desperate Housewives alums, plus Scarlett Johansson’s exciting directorial debut. As always, they round out the episode with their fast five stories and a particularly juicy "Dear Toasters" advice session about originality in the workplace, sending nudes, and announcing a divorce via Cameo. The banter is spirited, relatable, and filled with signature Oshry humor.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Body Image & Wardrobe Real Talk
- The episode opens with an honest chat about weighing themselves post-summer and the complicated emotions it brings, especially postpartum.
- Jackie details, “I weighed myself...and I gained 13 pounds over the summer. So seriously, don’t fucking talk to me.” (01:27)
- Claudia: “I think you’ll be surprised that you don’t look so crazy.” (01:07)
Notable Quotes:
- Jackie: “I’m really not gonna do anything about it...So I just have this information in my hands and I kind of wish I didn’t.” (01:58)
- Claudia: “You look beautiful! I never said you were ugly...you don’t look any different than the beginning of the summer.” (02:23)
Discussion:
- The pressure of body changes during/after pregnancy.
- Struggle between wanting to know versus not wanting to internalize numbers.
- Shift in wardrobe trends: embrace drawstring pants, inspired by Molly Mae and TikTok fashion changes.
- The solace of dressing for comfort: “I’m just buying things that fit...it is what it is.” (04:46)
2. TV & Pop Culture Reviews
With Love Megan Season 2
- Jackie shares an unsuccessful attempt to enjoy With Love Megan with her husband, Ben:
- “She didn’t cook...she already had onion tarts made...she invited people over...” (06:27)
- Ben, a critical viewer, “was not learning anything from With Love Megan.” (08:03)
- Claudia: “Momofuku should have a show.” (08:50)
Sourdough Bread & Ben’s Hobbies
- Jackie and Claudia chat about Ben’s attempt at sourdough, mock the commitment required, and suggest using ChatGPT for better results.
- “I actually changed my cook times based on ChatGPT...and it worked.” (11:02)
- The perils of “golf over loaf.”
Podcast Trends and AI
- They discuss "podcast farming," or manufacturing clips without full episodes.
- Jackie: “With us, what came first, the podcast or the clips? It’s the podcast.” (15:49)
- Claudia: “With us, our clips barely scratch the surface of the substance that’s being churned out here.” (16:15)
3. Fast Five Stories You Need to Know
[1] Olivia Jade & Jacob Elordi’s Rekindled Romance (26:44–34:13)
- Olivia Jade spotted supporting Jacob at TIFF after rumors of a split.
- Claudia: “I’m at the place in my Olivia Jade Stanhood [that] whatever Olivia wants, Olivia gets...I support.” (13:08)
- Analysis of their on-off history, engagement speculation, and their respective career trajectories.
- Claudia calls Jacob's career into question: “What really has Jacob Elordi done? Besides Euphoria and The Kissing Booth?” (32:29)
- The sisters compare Olivia to Sofia Richie, hinting at similar life and career aspirations.
[2] The Coldplay Concert Cheating Scandal Update (34:13–38:59)
- The husband of Kristen Cabot (the woman caught with her CEO boss) speaks out, confirming a private separation before the infamous “kiss cam” incident.
- Jackie: “So that makes her participation less bad, but still bad, because the other guy was married.” (35:09)
- They dissect the PR strategy, the ethics, and the fallout.
- Notable: “It’s crazy that he has a spokesperson because these are just regular people.” (39:03)
[3] Glenn Powell’s Bizarre GQ Cover (39:49–43:53)
- Glenn Powell appears in GQ with “fake big legs” — prompting discussion about masculinity in media.
- “He’s a combination of, like, brawn and chuckle. I didn’t realize that sometimes nobody wants that.” (41:33)
- Thoughtful commentary on changing norms for male leads, from “all-American” to the “girly man” look of Timothée Chalamet et al.
[4] Scarlett Johansson’s Directorial Debut — Eleanor the Great (43:58–46:29)
- Scarlett casts real Holocaust survivors for authenticity.
- Claudia: “She’s there when it counts, and I trust her...She’s a good one.” (45:15)
- Monthly increase in appreciation for June Squibb—a recurring Toast inside joke.
[5] Desperate Housewives Stars’ Baby News & Podcast (53:07–58:43)
- Julie Meyer (Andrea Bowen) and “Eddie the Serial Killer” (Josh Zuckerman) are married and expecting a baby.
- Jackie: “It’s kind of full circle because when he tried to kill Lynette, she was nine months pregnant...” (53:30)
- Plus, news of a new DH rewatch podcast with Terry Hatcher, discussions of on-set relationships, and their disappointment in post-show drama.
- Claudia: “The podcast has an expiration date because they’re not going to get many people to agree to come on.” (55:33)
4. Dear Toasters: Audience Advice Segment (59:13 to episode end)
1. Copycat Coworker (59:59–62:29)
- A listener’s coworker plagiarizes The Toast’s takes as her own at work.
- Claudia: “On the one hand, I’m mad...but on the other hand, the fact that we’re empowering young women to just like, stand out at work.” (60:40)
- Jackie: “Leave this at the office, go home and talk to your real friends about it.” (62:19)
- Advice: Let it go or gently call her out, but don’t over-invest in work relationships.
2. To Nude or Not to Nude? (64:12–68:59)
- Listener wonders if she should send nudes to her boyfriend since her friends do.
- Jackie: “I can see a world in which you regret sending a nude, but I don’t see a world in which you regret not sending one...for me, that’s how I’ve made the decision to not do it.” (65:05)
- “A guy who’s asking you for a nude…he doesn’t love you.” (66:32)
- Both suggest caution, noting privacy risks and questioning the pressure to participate.
3. Divorce Announcement via Cameo (69:06–72:43)
- Listener ponders who to book on Cameo to tell her parents about her divorce.
- Nikki Blonsky is suggested as a top pick. “She is the face of Cameo and I feel like she needs this.” (70:08)
- Other options: Countess Luann, Teresa Giudice, and Brandi Glanville for a personalized touch or even humor.
- “If you’re just, like, you made a mistake and you’re divorcing…having an ex-husband, it’s incredibly chic.” (72:12)
Memorable Moments & Quotes
- Claudia on podcast farming: “With us, what came first, the podcast or the clips? It’s the podcast.” (15:49)
- Jackie trying to stump ChatGPT with pop culture trivia and being underwhelmed by its outdated answers: “You got it wrong, and you’re stupid.” (18:25)
- On changing pop culture male icons: “They love a girly man, these young gals.” (42:34)
- Pop culture tune-ins are teasingly recursive: “We’re doing a lot of teasing, but not a lot of substance.” (15:02)
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------ |-----------| | Body image, summer weight | 00:26–03:16 | | Wardrobe & drawstrings | 04:14–05:56 | | With Love, Megan review | 06:22–08:39 | | Sourdough chat & AI assist | 09:00–11:16 | | Podcast farming & AI talk | 15:07–21:16 | | Fast Five Stories intro | 22:04 | | Olivia Jade/Jacob Elordi | 26:44–34:13 | | Coldplay concert scandal | 34:13–38:59 | | Glenn Powell’s GQ cover | 39:49–43:53 | | Scarlett Johansson movie news | 43:58–46:29 | | DH baby news & podcast | 53:07–58:43 | | Dear Toasters advice | 59:13–end |
Tone & Takeaways
Playful, chatty, and resonantly self-aware, Jackie and Claudia oscillate between intimate real-life confessions and wry pop culture observations. Listeners walk away with both fun facts (Olivia Jade might be engaged?? Scarlett Johansson is now a director! Desperate Housewives alums are expecting!) as well as a comforting reminder not to sweat the small stuff—be it a few pounds gained over summer, a coworker copying your jokes, or even the occasional TikTok trend being a bit too much.
Their “Dear Toasters” advice keeps it real and relatable—a mix of tough love and cult-girlie encouragement.
Final Thoughts
The Toast maintains its reign as a pop culture and sisterhood staple—delivering news, laughs, and honest advice. Today’s episode perfectly balances insider-y banter and widely relatable commentary, making it both a serotonin boost and a must-follow for pop culture fans.
Notable Farewell:
Jackie: “Love ya. Bye. Leave a message. Leave a comment...as long as it’s nice. Not about my toes. Or my weight.” (73:06–73:24)
