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Digital Talent with Joey Camasta: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025

December 9, 2025

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  • Joey Camasta is concluding his guest co-hosting run on "The Toast with Claudia Oshry" for the season, with the show taking a break until the new year. 
  • The hosts engaged in a lengthy personal discussion covering Joey's trip to Paris, holiday plans, dog ownership (Piccolo), and shared a deep appreciation for the movie *Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion*. 
  • The conversation touched upon celebrity sightings, including Joey meeting Lady Gaga before her fame and Claudia's attendance at the Sammy Sweetheart wedding, alongside a discussion about the casting of Sheinelle Jones on the *TODAY* show. 
  • The discussion heavily featured commentary on reality TV figures, specifically Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula's marital struggles revealed in the 'Summer House' trailer, and the divorce filing of 'Love Is Blind's Alexa and Brennon Lemieux. 
  • Joey Camasta and Claudia Oshry debated the merits of celebrity home lines (favoring Rachel Zoe) and the complex relationship dynamics between gay men and lesbian women. 
  • The 'Dear Toasters' segment addressed gifting etiquette (a makeup class for a mother), the dual meaning of the slang term 'Pargi loaf' (sourdough vs. excrement), and the potential career move for Joey Camasta onto reality television. 

Segments

Joey Camasta’s Final Episode
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(00:00:03)
  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta is concluding his guest co-hosting tenure for the season, with the show taking a break until the new year.
  • Summary: Joey Camasta is wrapping up his guest hosting duties on “Digital Talent with Joey Camasta: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025” episode of The Toast. The show will conclude its current run this week, followed by a week with no new episodes before returning in the new year. Joey noted gaining confidence, brand deals, and new followers from the experience.
Paris Trip and Weather Chat
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  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta purchased vintage Western-style clothing cheaply during his recent trip to Paris, where the metric system is standard.
  • Summary: Joey mentioned the cold weather in Celsius, which confused him initially as he was speaking from a Parisian perspective. He bought several items, including a shirt featuring horses, from a vintage shop in the Lamboray district of Paris. He noted that American Western culture is popular in Paris.
Holiday Plans and Dog Names
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia Oshry’s dog, Piccolo (legal name), will be the center of her Christmas morning tradition this year.
  • Summary: Joey missed Claudia’s planned dinner party due to a holiday event, and they discussed their upcoming holiday plans. Claudia’s dog, Piccolo (nicknamed Peaky or Tweaky), is legally named Piccolo, meaning ’little Italian’ or ’tiny flute.’ Piccolo is registered as her psychiatric service dog, allowing him to accompany her everywhere.
Mary vs. Rhoda and Romy & Michelle
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  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta identifies himself as ‘Mary’ and his sisters as ‘Rhoda’ from The Mary Tyler Moore Show, while preferring the character Michelle in Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion.
  • Summary: Joey feels his sisters take him for granted because they lack the ’lore’ of his public persona. They agreed that Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion is a perfect film, with Joey identifying as Michelle, whom he views as the superior character. They quoted the iconic line, “What kind of business y’all in?”
Lisa Kudrow and Bratz Movie Lore
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(00:06:24)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia Oshry found watching The Comeback comforting after her father’s death, contrasting with the experience of learning about her father’s passing while watching the Bratz movie.
  • Summary: Listeners are encouraged to watch Lisa Kudrow’s work beyond Friends, specifically mentioning The Comeback. Claudia shared a jarring memory of learning about her father’s death while watching the live-action Bratz movie, which was produced by Tom Hanks. The mother of the main Bratz character was played by the actress who played the mother in My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
Rosie O’Donnell Encounter and Fame
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  • Key Takeaway: Rosie O’Donnell once approached Claudia Oshry at a hotel lobby, expressing curiosity about how ‘Girl With No Job’ and her friends were staying there, later tweeting about the encounter.
  • Summary: Claudia expressed a preference for Rosie O’Donnell’s earlier, ‘cozy Italian mom’ persona over her later public image. Joey shared that he knew Lady Gaga (Stephanie Germanotta) before she was famous, having met her when she dated a bartender where he used to go-go dance in underwear. Joey’s most famous encounter post-fame was seeing Lady Gaga at a media event.
Joey’s Singing and Music Career
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  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta demonstrated he can hit the high belt note in the opening of the song ‘Show Me Love’ and plans to release more music in 2026.
  • Summary: Joey claims to have a decent singing voice and performed the opening belt note of Robin S.’s ‘Show Me Love.’ He revealed that his first song recording involved diva behavior in LA, while his second was recorded remotely with Curtis, who also produced The Toast theme song. Joey is considering stage names like ‘Joey C’ or ‘Lil Joe’ for future music.
2026 Hopes and Tarte Trip Frustration
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  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta’s 2026 goals include better behavior from his dog, losing 25 pounds, focusing on his cooking career, and securing an invitation on a Tarte brand trip.
  • Summary: Joey wants his dog, Piccolo, to behave better and aims to lose 25 pounds next year, aligning with Claudia’s goals. Joey expressed frustration that he was not invited on a recent Tarte brand trip, joking that he hacked Nicole’s messages to suggest himself as a replacement. He also expressed admiration for Gay on the Block’s Dylan, whom he follows.
Joey’s Food Service History
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  • Key Takeaway: Joey was fired twice from a Vietnamese restaurant on Avenue C for closing early and drinking house-infused sake intended for customers.
  • Summary: Joey worked in food service, enjoying the ’theater’ but struggling with forgetting orders and closing duties. He was fired after his boss discovered he was leaving early and drinking the specialty pineapple-infused sake. He noted that taking orders involved writing notes and using a calculator, as they did not have modern registers at the time.
First Boyfriend Mark and Breakup
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia’s first serious boyfriend, Mark, was a deployed Marine she met at a gay bar in New Jersey who was involved in ‘shady shit’ that afforded her luxury bags like the Balenciaga City bag.
  • Summary: Claudia’s first boyfriend, Mark, was a blonde Marine she met at The Coliseum Gay Bar in Sayreville, New Jersey, shortly after 9/11. He provided her with trips and designer bags, including a Balenciaga City bag, due to his ‘side quests of doing shady shit.’ The relationship ended because Mark was unable to come out of the closet, leading to toxicity.
Jersey Shore Wedding Attendance
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  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta attended Sammy Sweetheart’s wedding, noting that the group still parties but Vinny was dramatically sipping tea instead of drinking alcohol.
  • Summary: Joey attended the wedding of Sammy Sweetheart, which took place at the Park Chateau, the same venue as Angelina Pivarnick’s wedding. Joey confirmed that he, Nicole, and Dina still party hard, while Vinny was notably subdued, claiming illness. The group affectionately calls Joey ‘Digital Talent’ after an incident where he was separated onto the digital media red carpet.
Netflix Previews and Emily in Paris
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia’s friend with Netflix access allowed her to watch unreleased content, including the upcoming season of Emily in Paris and a new Knives Out film.
  • Summary: Claudia gained early access to upcoming Netflix content via a friend’s login, watching the entire fifth season of Emily in Paris before its release. She plans to watch the new Emily in Paris season only after adopting a ‘Parisian mindset’ with a baguette nearby. Claudia views Emily in Paris as a modern, campy replacement for Sex and the City fans.
TODAY Show Co-Host Announcement
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  • Key Takeaway: Sheinelle Jones, previously hosting the third hour, was officially named the new co-host for the TODAY show’s fourth hour alongside Jenna Bush Hager, disappointing those who expected Justin Sylvester.
  • Summary: After a year of guest hosts following Hoda Kotb’s departure from the fourth hour, Jenna Bush Hager announced Sheinelle Jones as the permanent co-host. Claudia felt this promotion from within was an anticlimactic choice after teasing major celebrity guests like Scarlett Johansson. She argued Justin Sylvester, who is gay and Black, would have ushered in a more exciting new era for the show.
Celebrity Home Lines & Rachel Zoe
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  • Key Takeaway: Rachel Zoe’s connection to Mauricio stems from her friends attempting to set her up with him after his separation from Kyle Richards.
  • Summary: The hosts compared celebrity home lines, noting Rachel Zoe’s debut on ‘Beverly Hills Housewife.’ They clarified that Rachel Zoe herself did not date Mauricio, but five of her friends tried to set her up with him following his breakup with Kyle Richards because both are Jewish. The segment also touched upon Kyle’s alleged new relationship status.
Summer House Kyle & Amanda Drama
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  • Key Takeaway: Amanda Batula alleged in the ‘Summer House’ trailer that her husband, Kyle Cook, slept at a fan’s apartment and returned home at (6:30) AM.
  • Summary: The hosts expressed strong disdain for Kyle Cooke, referencing past issues like ‘Spritzgate.’ The major revelation from the new trailer is Amanda claiming Kyle slept at a fan’s apartment, which the hosts noted is typical bad behavior for Kyle, who is over 40 but still acts like a young single cast member. They questioned when Amanda will finally divorce him despite their history.
Joe Jonas Parking TikTok Saga
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  • Key Takeaway: Joe Jonas responded to a viral TikTok showing him struggling to parallel park in NYC by commenting that the fan filmed him for seven minutes without offering help.
  • Summary: A TikTok video showing Joe Jonas struggling to parallel park in New York City garnered over eight and a half million views. Joe Jonas engaged with the creator, joking that she watched for seven minutes without helping, to which she charmingly replied she was ’listening and learning.’ The hosts then debated which Jonas Brother is the most attractive, with Joey Camasta favoring Nick Jonas.
Joey’s Future & Costco Sheets Tip
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  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta prefers moving to Upstate New York’s Hudson Valley over returning to New Jersey for a future home due to desired aesthetic.
  • Summary: Joey Camasta stated his preference for Upstate New York over New Jersey for future home ownership, seeking an authentic experience with barns and farms. The segment included an advertisement for Skims sleepwear and Baked by Melissa cupcakes. Joey also shared a hot tip: Costco’s Kirkland Signature sheets (600 thread count) are recommended for a crisp, hotel-like white bedding look.
Love Is Blind Divorce News
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  • Key Takeaway: Alexa Lemieux filed for divorce from Brennon Lemieux, alleging he was at fault for the split and arguing for a larger share of the estate.
  • Summary: Alexa and Brennon Lemieux, a fan-favorite couple from ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 3, are divorcing shortly after having a baby. Alexa’s court filing blames Brennon for the breakup, contrasting with their initial unlikely pairing of a wealthy, money-conscious woman and a poor farmer. The hosts questioned the viability of the show’s premise, suggesting a longer dating period before marriage might be beneficial.
Dear Toasters Advice Segment
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  • Key Takeaway: When gifting a makeup class to a mother who seems content with her current application, frame the gift as a shared ’experience’ or ’treat’ rather than a correction.
  • Summary: Joey Camasta advised that gifting a makeup class should be framed as a fun, shared activity rather than pointing out flaws, suggesting the gift giver should participate. He also offered makeup tips: ensure foundation color matching is correct, focus on glowing skin, and remember that less is more. The segment concluded with a listener admitting to saying ‘I couldn’t put my whole pussy into it’ on a work Zoom call, for which the advice was to let the incident go as the new employee likely isn’t dwelling on it.