The Toast — "Verdict Is: Booger"
Episode Air Date: September 10, 2025
Hosts: Jackie & Claudia Oshry
Episode Overview
In this highly entertaining and conversational hump day episode, Jackie and Claudia Oshry banter their way through the “Fast Five” stories you need to know, blending pop culture hot topics with personal anecdotes, pop references, and their signature sisterly chemistry. Main themes this episode include the announcement of Taylor Frankie Paul as the next Bachelorette, Andy Cohen’s GLP-1 weight loss journey confession, viral rumors about Joe Jonas, freshly announced tech from Apple, and book-to-film adaptation updates. The show is packed with witty takes, a few vulnerable moments, playful digs, and the undercurrent of nostalgia and cultural commentary fans love.
Key Discussion Points
1. Keeping Track of Days & Jackie’s Social Posting Dilemma
[00:57]
- Jackie confesses she's lost track of the days and finds it increasingly hard to keep up with posting outfit-of-the-day updates labeled with the correct weekday.
- Quote: “I'm just done keeping track of the days of the week... It's getting harder and harder, and I'm getting it wrong more and more.” — Jacquline Foley [00:57]
- Claudia gives Jackie grace, citing her stage of pregnancy and the blending of weekend and weekday feeling.
- Quote: “At this stage in your life and your pregnancy, like, you have to do what you have to do.” — Jackson Claude [01:30]
2. Hilary Duff’s Musical Journey & Claudia’s Celebrity Encounter
[04:22]
- The sisters reflect on Hilary Duff's career, with both admiration and cautious skepticism at her returning to music.
- They discuss the “Raise Your Voice” soundtrack and the cultural significance of her early hits.
- Quote: “When you do study the discography and specifically the Raise Your Voice soundtrack, it's hard to imagine better music ever being made.” — Jackson Claude [05:13]
- Jackie points out Hilary's remarkable career transition and reasons that making music now seems more about creative fulfillment than business.
- Claudia shares a funny but awkward memory of meeting Hilary Duff in the Bahamas as a teen, where Duff asked for a photo in exchange for them “stopping staring,” which lingered as a negative memory but was later forgiven.
- Quote: “She literally came up to us... and she was like, if I take a picture with you guys, will you stop staring?” — Jackson Claude [08:43]
- Discussion on celebrity encounters and how being recognized or approached feels as the “celebrity” now.
- Jackie reflects on never being rude to fans and playfully contrasts their experiences with Duff’s.
3. Fast Five Stories
Story 1: Taylor Frankie Paul Named Next Bachelorette
[17:34 - 23:47]
- Taylor Frankie Paul from "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is set as the new Bachelorette, causing excitement and some concern from the duo.
- Claudia: “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars are literally putting Hulu, ABC, Disney on their backs.”
- Jackie feels it's actually positive for the franchise, adding drama and intrigue, and thinks Taylor will make interesting TV — especially considering her complicated romantic history.
- They debate if bringing in outsiders will revive the Bachelor franchise, with both hosts expressing hope it draws their interest back.
- Quote: “If there's something that can revive it, like, this really would be it.” — Jackson Claude [23:08]
Story 2: The Toasty Lions Synergy Awards
[26:31]
- A running segment: “Toasty Lions” honors the best in synergy and advertising.
- They review and update the list, which celebrates clever celebrity-brand partnerships.
Story 3: Andy Cohen’s GLP-1 Weight Loss “Microdosing” Confession
[28:56 - 33:44]
- Andy Cohen publicly shares he lost 25 lbs over summer using a low dose of a GLP-1 medication (Ozempic) and felt it would be hypocritical not to openly discuss it.
- Quote: “It would be hypocritical to ask people about their appearance and be the guy who suddenly lost 25 pounds but isn't mentioning it.” — Jacqueline Foley [28:57]
- Claudia, who’s tried GLP-1s, shares her nuanced take, reflects on how Andy used to corner people about their appearance, and celebrates the positive mental impact of weight loss.
- Jackie reframes Andy’s on-air probing as possibly coming from genuine curiosity.
- Quote: “I'm a kind hearted person.” — Jacqueline Foley [32:47]
Story 4: “The Housemaid” Adaptation and Book-to-Screen Gossip
[33:52 - 39:55]
- First photos of Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried in "The Housemaid" film adaptation—excitement tinged with skepticism about Sweeney's acting.
- Parallel drawn to “Gone Girl" as an example of a well-done adaptation.
- Brief sidebar about other trending book adaptations, including “It Happened One Summer” and its casting.
- Both hosts express concern about casting/potential corniness in upcoming book-to-movie offerings.
Story 5: Joe Jonas’s “Booger-gate”
[42:59 - 51:00]
- Viral video circulates of Joe Jonas cleaning his nose backstage; fans speculate if it’s drugs, but Joe claims it’s just a “boogie check.”
- Claudia, initially suspicious, ultimately sides with the “booger” defense, noting timing context (right before his solo in a viral song) and the logic of not snorting drugs right in public.
- Quote: “If I had my gavel, I would say boogers.” — Jackson Claude [46:44]
- The sisters debate the logistics and agree there’s enough plausible deniability to dismiss cocaine rumors.
4. Tech News: Apple’s Next-Gen AirPods & iPhone
[51:00 - 54:45]
- Excitement about Apple’s AirPods Pro 3, which will translate live conversations, and the new ultra-thin iPhone "Air."
- Claudia jokes about “nail salon drama” being a real use case for live translation.
- They debate the impact on translators/interpreters, suggesting — only half jokingly — that AI is coming for those jobs.
- Skepticism about the durability and usability of “Air” products: “Do not buy the iPhone Air. Specifically the first one. It’s going to be terrible.” — Jackson Claude [54:16]
5. Sponsored “Dear Toasters” Segment: “The Girlfriend” / Toxic Mother-in-law Dilemma
[55:48 - 60:38]
- Amazon sponsors the Dear Toasters advice segment to promote their new psychological thriller “The Girlfriend.”
- The hosts read and dissect a real listener submission about a mother-in-law asking her son (the listener’s boyfriend) to help snap her bra while the dad and girlfriend were present.
- Both find the situation weird and favor the husband as the first go-to, but laugh about their own bias as “boy moms” always trying to side with the mother.
- Quote: “I feel like our deep desire to blame you speaks to our toxicity as boy moms.” — Jackson Claude [59:51]
- Tie-in to "The Girlfriend" theme: the importance of perspective in relationships.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Hilary Duff’s ongoing career renaissance:
“She has defied all of the odds of, like, child stars, Disney stars...you forget that she's Lizzie McGuire.” — Jacqueline Foley [05:15] -
Celebrity encounter humility:
“As a celebrity myself, I can honestly say I've never been, like, even remotely rude to anybody. If anybody comes up to me, I, like, lick their butt.” — Jackson Claude [11:34] -
On reality TV franchise fatigue:
“It's recognizable, but I do think it's all the way gone...I agree, I actually completely agree with what you're saying.” — Jackson Claude [20:15] -
On book-to-movie adaptation anxiety:
“Considering how much we like the book, the odds that we're going to like the movie are so, so slim. And that's just sad.” — Jackson Claude [38:44] -
On Joe Jonas’s alleged backstage booger incident:
“Blow or no blow. No blow.” — Jacqueline Foley [47:44] -
On the revolution of real-time translation:
“It's over for those at the nail salon, I'll tell you that. Okay. Keep calling me fat.” — Jackson Claude [51:43]
Timestamps of Key Segments
- 00:57 — Jackie discusses losing track of days
- 04:22 — Hilary Duff’s pop culture legacy & Claudia’s Bahamas story
- 17:34 — Taylor Frankie Paul as The Bachelorette
- 26:31 — Toasty Lions Synergy Awards
- 28:56 — Andy Cohen’s GLP-1 use confession
- 33:52 — “The Housemaid” adaptation first photos
- 39:57 — Tech news: Apple AirPods & iPhone Air
- 42:59 — Joe Jonas’s “booger-gate” detailed analysis
- 55:48 — Dear Toasters advice: the bra incident & “The Girlfriend” promo
Final Thoughts
- The episode is quintessential Toast: lively, layered, and full of pop references, with digressions that offer both entertainment and genuine reflection.
- Both hosts playfully tread the line between snark and support, especially when it comes to celebrity coverage and their admitted biases.
- The addition of “Toasty Lions,” frequent “boy mom” jokes, and their candid advice segment (“Dear Toasters”) are signature touches that make the show endlessly relatable—even when discussing the unique annoyances of influencers, reality TV, or aging pop stars.
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