Podcast Summary: The Toast

Episode: Toast Herstory: I Don’t Like YOU (Original Airdate April 3, 2024)

Release Date: August 21, 2025
Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry (Dear Media)

Episode Overview

This episode of “The Toast” is a quintessential blend of humor, candid banter, pop culture deep dives, and real-life advice, courtesy of sisters Jackie and Claudia Oshry. Titled “Toast Herstory: I Don’t Like YOU,” the conversation meanders from birthday tributes and restaurant anxieties to reality TV recaps and listener advice. The sisters' dynamic is as relatable and razor-sharp as ever, touching on everything from personal relationships and style dilemmas to Bravo fandom and the etiquette of April Fool’s pranks.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Weekly Catch-Up and Birthday Talk

• Days of the Week Rituals:
  The sisters acknowledge their ongoing bit of obsessing over the days of the week, musing about their self-awareness as a sign of maturity.
• Ben’s Birthday:
  Claudia celebrates husband Ben’s birthday on-air with a mix of humor and affection—half roasting, half gushing about his supportiveness, quirks, and their healthy method of “using the podcast as a vent.”

  “Ben, I know you’ll never hear this because you don’t support my podcast... but I love you. You’re a great husband, a great father... Really 10 out of 10. Couldn’t ask for anyone better. Except for Joe Manganiello…”
  (Claudia, 04:36)

• Gift Shopping Debrief:
  Claudia recounts her last-minute scramble for a birthday present, debating between practical (William Sonoma cooking gadgets) and thoughtful (designer, olive oil, knives).
• Spritz Society Shoutout:
  “Biggest sale of the year” for Ben’s birthday; listeners are encouraged to shop in his honor.

2. Restaurant Culture & Fashion Confessions

• Rainy Day Style and Restaurant Snobbery:
  Lightly mocking the judgmental atmosphere of Manhattan restaurants, Claudia laments her “moon boots and leggings” look ("Gap tooth to the back") while pondering the types who dine with "Chanel wellies and drivers."
• Closet Management Woes:
  Both hosts discuss the eternal struggle of having too many clothes, outgrowing items, and fighting for hanger space.

  “Number one rule: you cannot buy new clothes until you have hangers in your closet. If you don’t, that means you need to purge.”
  (Claudia, 13:17)

• Sponsor Integration:
  Rails, the new clothing sponsor, earns praise—the sisters compare favorite pieces from the brand.

3. Pop Culture & Reality TV Recap

• Vanderpump Rules Drama (20:00-38:30):
  A hefty segment dives deep into current VPR storylines—Jax and Brittany’s separation, production company gossip, the tangled web of Katie, Schwartz, Lala, and Sheena, and Ariana’s rage post-cheating scandal with Tom Sandoval.
  • Jackie and Claudia dissect motivations, alliances, and pathos of cast members.
  • Notable commentary highlights how Ariana’s ongoing anger post-breakup may be hindering her personal growth, and how show dynamics have radically shifted.
  • The sisters empathize with certain characters and call out others for hypocrisy, specifically discussing the handling of “the dog incident.”

    “Her anger towards Tom is bringing her down because it’s making her kind of a misery.”
    (Claudia, 27:51)

• Kelly Ripa & Programming Faux Pas (40:00):
  The rerun of Kelly & Mark’s 2023 segment fawning over Diddy is unintentionally hilarious and awkward in light of current headlines.

  “That’s really like bad programming. Like, care less.”
  (Jackie, 41:20)

• Platform Dreaming:
  The hosts speculate aloud about “The Toast” being acquired by various media companies (Max, Apple, Netflix), each with their own reasons.
• Gen Z Musings:
  Jackie voices concern over youthful radicalization online, ultimately chalking some of it up to “kids being kids.”

4. Celebrity News Quick Hits

• Nicole Richie’s Kids & Movie Premiere (46:00):
  Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's children appear at the “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” remake, with Nicole playing "Rose." The hosts nostalgically praise the original movie.
• Lizzo’s 'I Quit' Statement (49:00):
  Lizzo clarifies she’s stepping back from negativity, not music. Claudia is skeptical about the wisdom of her continued public-facing response.
• J.Lo’s Tour Rebrand (51:43):
  Discussion of J.Lo quietly shifting her tour to “Greatest Hits” amid poor ticket sales—both agree it’s a smart, “icon level” pivot that aligns better with her legacy.

5. ‘Dear Toasters’ Advice Segment (58:18)

• Last Name ‘Duty’:
  Listener updates about wrestling with taking an unfortunate last name, ultimately finding compromise by using her maiden name professionally.
  • Jackie: “My advice is to kind of reframe it in your head and find the joy in the ‘Duty.’”
• Marriage & Cemetery Plot Disputes:
  A listener struggles with where and how to be buried with her husband. The sisters admit confusion and advocate for not dwelling on it prematurely.
  • Claudia: “I want to say, like, I don’t care... God forbid, in a million years when I die, the people around me who know and love me will advocate for the best place.”
• April Fool’s Gone Wrong:
  A prank on a boyfriend reveals he’s eager to text back an admirer; both hosts tell the listener to break up, noting she sounds “like a battered woman.”

  “Break up with him. He will cheat on you—he probably has.”
  (Claudia, 69:09)

Memorable Quotes

• “We use this platform as a punching bag with our husbands ... it’s the best thing for our marriage.”
  (Claudia, 01:25)
• “I feel like you shouldn’t buy him some designer does today—go to Williams Sonoma and get him like a really cool cooking gadget.”
  (Jackie, 02:38)
• “You finish each other’s sandwiches.”
  (Claudia, 09:33)
• “Her anger towards Tom is bringing her down because it’s making her like kind of a misery.”
  (Claudia, 27:51)
• “If you own something, there’s nothing cooler than that ... Own it. Wear it with pride.”—on the “Duty” last name
  (Jackie, 62:40)
• “Just stop talking about this. Seriously. It’s harmful to your relationship.”—on the burial/cremation dispute
  (Jackie, 67:40)
• “Break up with him. He will cheat on you—he probably has.” (Claudia, 69:09)

Timestamps for Notable Segments

• Ben’s Birthday & Marital Venting: 01:17 – 06:33
• Restaurant & Closet Confessions: 09:39 – 15:40
• Vanderpump Rules Recap: 20:00 – 38:30
• Kelly Ripa Rerun Mishap & Media Company Dreams: 40:06 – 45:41
• Nicole Richie, Lizzo, J.Lo News: 45:59 – 54:07
• ‘Dear Toasters’ Advice Segment: 58:18 – End

Overall Tone and Takeaways

The episode maintains The Toast’s unique mix of off-the-cuff humor, pop culture loyalty, and genuine sisterly support. Jackie and Claudia navigate their topics with self-awareness, sarcasm, and strong opinions—never shying away from blunt advice or honest reflections about marriage, celebrity, or their own lives. Listeners are left entertained, equipped with fresh hot takes, and reminded of the power of laughing at both life and ourselves.