The Toast: "The Riff-Off Live" – January 28, 2026

Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
Episode Theme:
This lively episode of The Toast sees Jackie and Claudia riff through their quintessential blend of personal catch-up, reality TV commentary, pop culture headlines, and expressive sisterly banter. The main segments include a candid discussion on cosmetic procedures, Super Bowl commercial hype (especially Kendall Jenner’s spot), celebrity allowances, toxic mom group drama, and reality TV relationship updates.

Episode Overview

The episode opens with playful corrections about the day of the week, swiftly moving into Claudia’s recent cosmetic treatments and the hosts’ light take on injectables and self-image. They dive into viral Super Bowl commercials, explore the financial drama in the Beckham/Peltz family, dissect the latest in “toxic mom groups,” and cover updates from the reality TV world, specifically “Summer House” and “The Valley.” There’s also a recurring riff-off game and lively, meme-ready quips throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Cosmetic Procedures & Self-Image

• Claudia’s Injectables Adventure
  • Claudia recounts her long-overdue return to Botox (technically Dysport) and lip filler.
  • She jokes about Ben (her husband) dramatically calling it “the injections.”
  • Her upper lip is swollen, leading to some lisping and live commentary on appearance changes.
  • She describes the struggle of wanting to maintain expressiveness for her on-camera work while managing cosmetic tweaks.
  • Claudia shares the emotional vulnerability of public self-disclosure:
    • “I don’t want to say it because then like people start pointing it out…something that bothers me about my face.” (05:49)
  • While at the dermatologist, Claudia also gets a surprise full-body check, which leads to a biopsy for an irregular spot. She uses humor to cope with the anxiety about the result:
    • “Tune in next week to find out if it’s melanoma.” (04:49)

2. The Riff-Off, Self-Expression, and Sisterly Banter

• Reflecting on how expressive their faces have been pre-Botox (“Our fireheads moved more than they ever moved”).
• They joke about viral skincare pads and maintaining youth (“I aim to be 12”).
• Discussion of the anxiety and downsides of oversharing personal perceived flaws on the internet.

3. Super Bowl Commercials & The Celebrity Ecosystem

• Kendall Jenner’s Fanatics Sportsbook Ad

  • The hosts rave about Kendall’s self-aware, self-deprecating, and well-executed commercial referencing her NBA exes and the so-called Kardashian curse.
  • Jackie: “She looked gorgeous…this was great for her image and a huge payday.” (21:23)
  • Claudia: “AI could never.” (20:28)
  • Praise for the commercial’s writing and for Jenner being willing to poke fun at her brand.
  • Notes on the Super Bowl’s “celebrity overload” and which personalities manage to stand out.

• Super Bowl Culture and Brand Allegiances

  • Playful back-and-forth about rooting for “Seattle Starbucks” vs. “Boston Dunkin’” with nods to regional rivalries.

4. Celebrity Allowances & Nepo Babies

• Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz
  • The Daily Mail’s claim that Nicola Peltz receives a $1M monthly allowance from her billionaire father.
  • Hosts discuss contrasts between the Peltz and Beckham family philosophies.
    • Claudia: “Brooklyn, your husband now—a provider, like get a job.” (33:28)
  • Insightful conversation on gender roles, parents supporting adult children, and the difference between financial support for sons vs. daughters.
  • The couple’s luxury LA house is reportedly funded by Nicola’s father, not Brooklyn’s parents.

5. Mom Group Drama: Ashley Tisdale & the Duff Sisters

• Recap of the ongoing “toxic mom group” saga, with Ashley Tisdale and Haylie Duff sharing a playdate photo after alleged falling-outs with Hilary Duff.
• Claudia, on Tisdale and Haylie: “This is big loser energy…posting the picture, she knew what she was doing.” (39:38)

6. Reality TV Updates

• Amanda Batula & Kyle Cook (Summer House)

  • Amanda speaks out on their breakup, emphasizing that they’re co-parenting their dogs and have a ‘weight lifted.’
  • Jackie: “That’s major eye roll…even though dogs are their life.” (42:07)

• Lala Kent and Michelle (The Valley)

  • Speculation about a possible romance between Lala and Michelle, based on cryptic photos and captions (“I could go Brad. I could go Angelina.”—Kyle Richards quote).
  • Claudia quips: “Two girls who are in a relationship. Or like best friends who are hooking up.” (44:54)

• Love Is Blind Ohio Announcement

  • The hosts consider Ohio the ideal “normal” city for a solid season, contrasting it to more “eccentric” cities like those in the Pacific Northwest.

• Miscellaneous Pop Culture Touches

  • RateMyProfessor nostalgia (“If they were hot, they had a chili next to them.” (29:23))
  • Joking about future merch lines: “maternity for eternity,” “paternity,” and “the period collection.”
  • Their own riff-off and plans for Patreon content.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Enjoy these eyebrows. Lots of motion. Not even, you look so great.” (06:42)
• “If I keep saying it's melanoma, like, it won't be, you know?” (05:14)
• “This is not for public consumption. Like it's just not. Sorry.” (06:28)
• “You reach a certain age where showering with your best friend is no longer like a normal or platonic thing.” (43:33)
• “You know, I think it's different for a daughter and a son. I think it's okay...to sort of coddle your daughter…A son who's never working, like ew.” (34:55)
• “We're just circling the drain now.” (14:47)
• “Do you ever have a day where like your brain and your mouth aren’t connected?” (14:52)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:51 – 04:49: Claudia’s Botox/lip filler story; Ben’s “injections” melodrama; dermatologist visit and biopsy.
• 07:26 – 11:04: Talk of viral skincare pads, Super Bowl plans, weight loss journey, and merch ideas.
• 13:01 – 15:01: Reflecting on January and new beginnings; riff-off banter.
• 18:30 – 20:25: Toasty Lions, Super Bowl marketing, and rooting for brands.
• 20:28 – 22:41: Dissection of the Kendall Jenner Fanatics Sportsbook commercial.
• 32:06 – 36:18: Brooklyn/Beckham financial debate and gendered parental support insights.
• 38:03 – 40:32: Ashley Tisdale/Haylie Duff playdate and toxic mom group drama.
• 41:19 – 42:25: Amanda Batula and Kyle Cook split; dog co-parenting.
• 42:46 – 45:48: The Valley/Lala and Michelle romance speculation.
• 47:01 – 48:06: Love Is Blind Ohio preview, discussion of right cities for casting.

Tone & Language

The episode maintains its trademark candid, witty, and self-deprecating sisterly banter. The hosts riff off each other, blend pop culture cynicism with genuine personal insight, and aren’t shy about poking fun at themselves and the celebrities/realities they discuss.

For the Uninitiated:

This episode is a showcase of the Oshry sisters’ pop-culture fluency, irreverent tone, and ability to blur the line between personal reality and gossip highlights. With recurring inside jokes (“Toasty Lions,” “riff-off” games), enthusiastic teasing, and fresh angles on celebrity stories, it’s highly accessible even to newer listeners, as long as you appreciate fast-paced, informal, and opinionated conversation.

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