The Toast

Dancing FOR The Randos: Thursday, October 9th, 2025

October 9, 2025

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  • Claudia Oshry is recording this episode of The Toast live from the Dear Media studios in Los Angeles, which she refers to as "Turdywood," leading to some initial awkwardness due to the in-person presence of a producer named Daniel. 
  • Claudia shared a detailed, intense experience regarding her first period after pregnancy, which coincided with Yom Kippur, and recounted a travel anecdote involving an unexpected encounter with Andy Cohen on her flight to LA. 
  • The hosts discussed the ongoing feud between Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn's ex-best friend, Taylor Swift's recent appearance on Seth Meyers where her changed appearance was noted, and the perceived lack of genuine support from Kylie Kelce regarding Taylor Swift's new album. 
  • The hosts heavily promote their sponsors, Saks Fifth Avenue (focusing on shopping at different life stages), ByHeart infant formula (praising its single-formula approach based on breast milk science), and Fatty15 (an essential fatty acid supplement for longevity). 
  • The discussion shifts to Saoirse Ronan being cast as Linda McCartney in the upcoming four-part Beatles biopic, which prompts one host to express a strong dislike for The Beatles' music. 
  • The hosts observe a trend where viewers consume entire movies and TV shows, like *Interstellar* or *The Lovely Bones*, through short, fragmented clips on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. 

Segments

LA Arrival and Studio Setup
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(00:00:03)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia Oshry is recording The Toast live from the Dear Media studios in Los Angeles, marking a temporary change in scenery for the hosts.
  • Summary: Claudia is live from LA, which Jackie refers to as “Turdywood.” Claudia expressed feeling awkward recording in person with producer Daniel present. The hosts joked about the difference in podcasting schedules due to Claudia’s LA time zone.
Post-Pregnancy Period Experience
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia’s first period after pregnancy was an intense, single-day “bloodbath” that occurred on Yom Kippur, during which she wore a white skirt to synagogue.
  • Summary: Claudia described her first period post-pregnancy as lasting only 24 hours but being extremely heavy. This event coincided with Yom Kippur, leading to an uncomfortable wardrobe choice of a white skirt. Daniel, the producer in the room, reportedly found the story highly amusing.
Flight to LA Encounter
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia’s husband, Ben, briefly interacted with Andy Cohen in the airport lounge while Claudia observed Cohen working on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City episodes on his laptop during the flight.
  • Summary: Claudia’s first flight with her baby, Ruby, was generally smooth, though she was prepared with milk. Ben approached Andy Cohen in the lounge to mention his connection to Craig’s business partner. On the plane, Claudia confirmed that Andy Cohen was actively watching and taking notes on unaired episodes of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
Uber Woman Driver Observation
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia encountered an “Uber Woman driver” option in LA, prompting a discussion on whether such a feature prioritizes safety or empowerment.
  • Summary: While taking an Uber to the studio, Claudia noticed the option for an “Uber Woman driver,” which she initially mocked as being overly Californian. She conceded that the option might be a valid safety feature for passengers traveling alone at night.
Literary Contest Judging
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  • Key Takeaway: Jackie served as a judge for a major short story contest hosted by The Novelry, which featured a $100,000 prize and a panel of high-profile authors like Tayari Jones and Julia Quinn.
  • Summary: Jackie deliberated with an elite panel of authors and influencers, including Tayari Jones and Julia Quinn, to select the winner of a significant literary contest. The panel also included Emma Roberts and authors whose works are promoted by The Toast. The winning submission’s announcement is expected soon.
Spritz Society Award Campaign
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(00:15:53)
  • Key Takeaway: Listeners are urged to vote daily for Spritz Society to win USA Today’s Best Canned Cocktail award for the fourth consecutive year before the Monday, October 13th deadline.
  • Summary: Spritz Society is nominated for its fourth consecutive win in the USA Today Best Canned Cocktail award, creating significant pressure to maintain their winning streak. Voting is open once per day until Monday, October 13th at midnight. The voting link is available in The Spritz Society Instagram bio and the episode description.
Taylor Swift Appearance and Looks
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(00:23:27)
  • Key Takeaway: Taylor Swift appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, looking significantly different, leading the hosts to conclude she has recently undergone cosmetic procedures, possibly an upper blepharoplasty.
  • Summary: Taylor Swift’s recent television appearances have highlighted a noticeable change in her facial features, which the hosts attribute to cosmetic work. This change was reportedly most obvious during her Apple Music interview with Zane Lowe, conducted over Zoom. The hosts noted the poor timing of this change relative to her highly planned schedule.
Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss Friendship Status
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(00:26:30)
  • Key Takeaway: Evidence suggests the friendship between Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss is definitively over, highlighted by Kloss using Swift song lyrics in a post before the album release and failing to acknowledge Swift’s engagement or new album.
  • Summary: A fan unearthed an old Instagram post by Karlie Kloss that contained lyrics from Taylor Swift’s new album, suggesting Kloss may have had advance knowledge of the music. Kloss’s subsequent silence regarding Swift’s engagement and album launch, contrasted with their previous closeness, confirms the friendship has ended.
Victoria Beckham Premiere Attendance
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(00:36:59)
  • Key Takeaway: The Beckham family presented a united front at Victoria Beckham’s Netflix doc premiere, though Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz, were notably absent, signaling continued family tension.
  • Summary: All of Victoria Beckham’s children, except Brooklyn and Nicola, attended the premiere of her Netflix docuseries to show support. The absence of Brooklyn and Nicola at this critical event, following their absence at David Beckham’s premiere, confirms the ongoing rift within the family unit.
Dancing with the Stars Dedication Night
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  • Key Takeaway: Danielle Fishel will feature William Daniels (Mr. Feeny) in her Dancing with the Stars dedication performance, dancing a jive to the original Boy Meets World theme song.
  • Summary: Danielle Fishel is participating in the dedication night, where she will dance with her professional partner, Pasha, while William Daniels will be present and participate in the dance. The performance is set to the original Boy Meets World theme song, confirming Fishel’s connection to the show, despite Ben Savage’s alleged distance from the cast.
Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Ad
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  • Key Takeaway: Saks Fifth Avenue caters to shoppers across all life stages, offering high-quality, modest, and oversized options alongside designer goods for adults and babies.
  • Summary: Saks Fifth Avenue is promoted as a versatile shopping destination suitable for various personal style eras, including post-pregnancy needs for more modest or oversized clothing. The retailer offers high-quality items and designer accessories for babies and kids, making it a good source for gifts. Listeners are directed to Saks.com or in-store locations for holiday shopping needs.
ByHeart Infant Formula Promotion
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(00:48:39)
  • Key Takeaway: ByHeart infant formula utilizes the latest breast milk science, organic grass-fed whole milk, and a patented protein blend to create an easy-to-digest product, simplifying choice by offering only one formula.
  • Summary: ByHeart aims to create the best infant formula globally by incorporating advanced breast milk science and using organic grass-fed whole milk instead of skim. The founders are described as passionate siblings deeply involved in every brand element. Consumers can use code Toast30 at BuyHeart.com for 30% off their first subscription order, and the product is available at Target and Walmart.
Fatty15 Longevity Supplement Ad
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(00:50:04)
  • Key Takeaway: Fatty15’s C15 supplement, the first essential fatty acid discovered in 90 years, is clinically proven to strengthen cells, slow biological age, and improve health markers like cholesterol and sleep within weeks.
  • Summary: C15, discovered by Dr. Stephanie Ben Watson, supports long-term health, wellness, and longevity by repairing age-related cellular damage and activating pathways for sleep and mood regulation. Customers reported benefits like improved heart health and deeper sleep within 16 weeks, with clinical proof showing lower cholesterol and improved gut health within three weeks. Listeners can get 15% off the 90-day starter kit at fatty15.com/slash toast using code toast.
Saoirse Ronan Beatles Biopic Casting
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(00:51:36)
  • Key Takeaway: Saoirse Ronan is cast as Linda McCartney in one of the four upcoming Beatles biopic films, though one host admits to not caring about The Beatles and preferring Ronan’s early work like The Lovely Bones.
  • Summary: Saoirse Ronan will play Linda McCartney, wife of Paul McCartney, in the four-part biopic series where each Beatle gets their own movie; Paul Mezcow is cast as Paul McCartney. One host strongly dislikes The Beatles’ music, contrasting this news with Ronan’s acclaimed performance in The Lovely Bones. The segment also features a tangent on consuming entire movies via short social media clips.
Wordle Game Show Announcement
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(00:56:47)
  • Key Takeaway: NBC is developing a Wordle game show produced by Jimmy Fallon and hosted by Savannah Guthrie, filming the pilot in the UK.
  • Summary: The Wordle game show premise is considered a great idea by the hosts, who note Jimmy Fallon’s recent success in his production endeavors. Savannah Guthrie’s hosting choice is met with lukewarm enthusiasm, but the concept itself is seen as viable for television. The segment concludes with a discussion praising Charlie Puth’s educational TikTok videos on music theory and interpolation.