Podcast Summary: The Toast – "Taking Accountability on the Road"

Episode Date: January 14, 2026
Hosts: Jackie and Claudia Oshry
Podcast: The Toast (Dear Media)

Episode Overview

This episode is a lively, freewheeling midweek catchup between Jackie and Claudia as they share anecdotes about their week, riff on the sometimes chaotic logistics of driving and parking in Florida, reminisce about internet trends and their personal glow-up journeys, and discuss the latest pop culture stories. As ever, the sisters mix heartfelt reflections with their signature humor, frequently making the news about themselves, and introducing a new running joke about "Eternity Merch." Amid irreverent takes, the episode’s theme centers around taking responsibility and accountability—on the road, in friendships, and in life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Koji’s Corner & The Hat Era (00:24–02:12)

• Claudia introduces a new playful segment, "Koji’s Corner."
• Fashion chat kicks off with Claudia wearing a Toast merch baseball cap, leading to stories of their past "hat era."
• Ongoing joke about their merch deliveries taking so long they should rebrand as "Eternity Merch":
  • Quote: "We absolutely need to change our merch to be called Eternity Merch. Like, it’s kind of a beautiful name." (01:31, Claudia)

2. Recapping TV Nights & Tell Me Lies (02:20–04:07)

• Jackie stayed up to watch Tell Me Lies, Claudia did not.
• Tangent about the show's possible longevity:
  • Jackie: “I don’t think it’s a show that can go on forever without it getting stupid with all the different twists and turns...” (03:36)
• IRL relationships between cast members blurring art and life.
  • Claudia: “Art imitates life and life imitates art.” (04:03)

3. Hunter Hayes Nostalgia & TikTok Throwbacks (04:28–05:48)

• Claudia broke into a passionate, word-perfect rendition of Hunter Hayes’ I Want Crazy after hearing it on TikTok, musing how certain songs are instant portals to another era.
  • Quote: “Don’t be near me or my shoulders when that song comes on.” (05:28, Claudia)
• Both reflect on the intensity of music nostalgia and its ability to transport.

4. 2016 Photo Trend & Revisiting Old Eras (06:09–09:03)

• Claudia talks about the viral "ugly 2016 photos" trend on Instagram.
• Jackie and Claudia reflect on nostalgic pics, past fashion decisions (especially Claudia’s infamous eyeliner), and how partners and sisters are sometimes “blind to the cringe.”
  • Quote: “[My husband] was with me during that time, and he loved me, like, so much then. It’s insane how dumb and blind he is." (07:37, Claudia)
• Both reminisce about their “party eras,” maturing from clubbing to more 'sophisticated' socializing.

5. Driving Dramas & Taking Accountability on the Road (10:01–15:47)

• Both recount anxiety-inducing driving experiences in Florida: lane changes, near-misses, parking mishaps, and the hazards of switching from New York-style passenger culture to Florida driving.
  • Claudia: “If I ever get in a car crash, it will be from changing lanes.” (12:32)
• Jackie notes the humility of realizing you’re in the wrong and important to “take accountability on the road.” (13:14)
• Discuss the differences in accountability when driving yourself (Florida) versus being a passenger in NYC ("Not my problem!").
  • Quote: “In New York, you can just get out. I always do. I’ve been rear-ended, I’ve been pulled over, and I’m like, ‘You’re on your own, I have a podcast to record.’” (15:14, Claudia)

6. Parking Lot Petty Politics (16:27–18:28)

• A lighthearted mini-saga around stolen parking spots, untouchable reserved spaces, and the politics of who "deserves" priority in a shared lot.
• Recurring joke about needing a "podcaster reserved" parking spot.

7. Body Image, Outfits & The Importance of Details (19:05–19:43)

• Claudia pays Jackie a compliment on her appearance, both discuss how body image struggles can lead to "amping up" other self-care routines (hair, nails, etc.).
• Jackie: “You can’t get lost in the details. Focus on big picture: shop Eternity.”

Pop Culture & Fast Five Stories

8. Jessica Simpson & Chicken of the Sea Collab (30:06–34:02)

• Claudia and Jackie debate whether Jessica’s collab is “too little, too late,” recalling the original reality TV mixup.
  • Quote: “When she was on her newlyweds show, she was like, ‘Well, is it chicken or tuna?’... It’s a bad name. That’s like having a brand of chips called ‘Cookies of Earth’. Like, well, it’s a chip.” (30:30, Claudia)
• Discussion meanders into which tuna brands are superior, sparking laughter over product loyalty.

9. Toast "Toasty Lion" Awards & Brand Partnerships (33:05–35:20)

• Running segment where they rank brand collaborations on “Toasty Lion” (Cannes Lions for Toast). They decide the Simpson/Chicken of the Sea collab is too obvious to make the cut.

10. Kylie (Kelsey) on Donna Kelsey & The Traitors (36:40–40:45)

• Kylie Kelsey discusses how her mother-in-law Donna Kelsey kept reality show secrets. Jackie & Claudia speculate on whether Taylor Swift watches The Traitors out of support.
  • Quote: “She never said ‘I’m not a traitor,’ and that was her nail in the coffin… but anyone can lie, it’s how you can deflect.” (40:32, Jackie)

11. Chris Noth and SJP Drama (42:43–45:46)

• Chris Noth (Mr. Big, SATC) made a cryptic Instagram dig at Sarah Jessica Parker, sparking further speculation about Sex and the City cast feuds.
  • Jackie: "He would never work again if he was a woman who looked like that and was like that crazy, but he's more booked than ever." (53:38)

12. Jennifer Lawrence Calls Herself a "Stay at Home Mom" (48:55–50:49)

• JLaw said on Smartless she identifies as a stay-at-home mom outside of her annual 3-month shoot schedule.
  • Jackie: “I don’t find this offensive… She’s not a celebrity who actively works a lot.” (50:17)
• Hosts discuss the nuances of mom-life: “Time moves so slow when you’re just sitting around the house.” (50:25, Claudia)

13. Nikki Glaser’s “Cut” Golden Globes Sydney Sweeney Joke (51:04–53:13)

• They read Glaser’s joke (cut from the Golden Globes): “There was a movie this year where Sydney Sweeney played a lesbian who bounced around in T shorts for two hours and it made $14.” (51:46, Nikki Glaser)
• They dissect why it was cut (Sydney’s absence, potentially hurtful to her), and muse about Sydney’s bombed passion project and how public perception shifts.
  • Quote: “A man could never say it… Jail! Like, literally prison.” (52:09, Claudia)

14. Mark Ruffalo in Hollywood (53:13–54:50)

• Vent about Ruffalo’s omnipresence at awards shows despite what they see as declining looks and increasingly out-there political takes.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On “taking accountability…on the road”:
  “It’s very important when driving, like, to not always be on the offensive—to know when you’re wrong. Like, I was wrong… and [the other driver] was like, ‘it’s okay.’ So you know, I was making friends and just sort of taking accountability, which is really important.” (13:14, Claudia)

• On nostalgia’s tricks:
  “Nostalgia is a mind’s trick. If I’d been there, I’d hate it.” (09:21, Claudia)

• On being an empath, but also a realist:
  “I am an empath, of course, but I’m a realist first. If I stay here and support this man in his journey, I will be late for work 1,000%.” (15:51, Claudia)

• On acting:
  “Acting is really not that hard. There’s no way.” (54:22, Claudia)

• On the endlessness of certain pop culture conversations:
  “Everything was two to three years ago. Or two to three weeks. Or two to three months.” (20:12, Jackie)

Notable Timestamps

• 00:24 – Start of the show, Koji’s Corner and merch banter
• 02:20 – TV talk: Tell Me Lies and Hunter Hayes
• 06:09 – 2016 Instagram photo trend discussion
• 10:01 – First driving story and accountability theme
• 13:14 – Claudia describes a near miss and the importance of accountability
• 19:05 – Compliments, body image and self-care compensations
• 30:06 – Jessica Simpson/Chicken of the Sea story
• 33:05 – Toasty Lions segment
• 36:40 – Donna Kelsey and The Traitors gossip
• 40:32 – On deflection vs lying: traitor talk
• 42:43 – Chris Noth/SJP story
• 48:55 – Jennifer Lawrence as a “stay at home mom”
• 51:04 – Nikki Glaser’s Sydney Sweeney cut joke
• 53:13 – Mark Ruffalo “old men in Hollywood” rant

Final Thoughts

True to form, this Toast episode is a spirited, self-aware, and at times delightfully unhinged catchall of current obsessions, (mis)adventures, and random gripes. Beneath the goofiness is an undercurrent of self-reflection and the comfort and chaos of sisterhood. If you love pop culture with a hefty dose of self-deprecating wit and don't mind tumbling off-topic, this episode is a prime example of Jackie and Claudia’s comedic chemistry and the unique flavor that keeps Toast listeners tuning in.

Listen if you want:

• Relatable driving stories and parking trauma
• The real talk behind Instagram trends and body image
• Hot takes on brand partnerships and award shows
• Sisterly banter at its finest

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