The Toast

I Love Your Episode, Emergency: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

September 30, 2025

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  • The hosts declared this an emergency episode of The Toast because the separation of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban fulfills one of only two previously established criteria for an unscheduled emergency recording. 
  • The hosts expressed strong personal dismay over the separation of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, speculating that Kidman's role in the movie *Baby Girl* might have contributed to marital strain. 
  • The conversation touched upon the broader societal implications of AI replacing human jobs, contrasting SAG-AFTRA's condemnation of the AI actress Tilly Norwood with the historical precedent set by the Industrial Revolution. 
  • Lainey Wilson hosting the 2025 CMA Awards solo while also being a top nominee is viewed as a potentially awkward and politically charged career move by the hosts. 
  • The hosts strongly advise the listener caught with Ozempic in their fridge to prioritize cutting ties with the friend who photographed it over confessing the usage. 
  • The hosts advise the newlywed whose husband paid for a lap dance on their honeymoon to conduct a relationship 'audit' immediately, noting that the act itself constitutes cheating, especially given the timing. 

Segments

Emergency Episode Rationale
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(00:00:53)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts established only two events—Taylor Swift’s engagement and the divorce of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban—were significant enough to warrant an unscheduled emergency episode of The Toast.
  • Summary: The hosts explained that the emergency episode was triggered by the news of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s separation, which was one of only two specific, highly improbable events they agreed would necessitate an immediate recording. They previously recorded an emergency episode for Taylor Swift’s engagement, fulfilling the first criterion. This decision highlights the couple’s perceived status as an untouchable Hollywood marriage benchmark for the podcast.
Rhys Witherspoon’s Impression
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(00:03:44)
  • Key Takeaway: Rhys Witherspoon hilariously impersonated Nicole Kidman discussing real estate on the ‘Culturistas’ podcast.
  • Summary: Jackie mentioned a funny interview where Rhys Witherspoon did an impression of Nicole Kidman. The impression involved Kidman referring to herself and Witherspoon as ’the real estate bitches,’ referencing a segment from the ‘Culturistas’ podcast. This anecdote provided a lighthearted break from the main news.
Bad Bunny Community U-Turn
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(00:04:38)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia reversed her previous stance on Bad Bunny due to pressure from The Toastada community, committing to stream his music.
  • Summary: Claudia conceded to her community’s wishes regarding Bad Bunny, stating she stands with them and is taking back prior negative comments. She admitted to not knowing any of his songs but promised to stream and learn them to support the community. This segment emphasized Claudia’s commitment to appeasing her listeners, even when it contradicts her initial opinion.
Phone Addiction and Yom Kippur
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(00:06:54)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia is intentionally disconnecting from her phone by reading a book and plans to fully turn off her phone during Yom Kippur for a necessary mental reset.
  • Summary: Jax noted the upcoming Yom Kippur holiday, which will result in the show taking Thursday off. Claudia shared her struggle with excessive phone use, leading her to start reading a book to turn her brain off. She looks forward to the holiday as an opportunity to completely disconnect from her phone for 24 hours to achieve a needed reset.
Parenting and Phone Guilt
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(00:07:40)
  • Key Takeaway: New parents experience intense guilt when caught looking at their phones instead of engaging with their baby, exacerbated by constant notifications like those from the Nanit monitor.
  • Summary: Claudia described the terrible feeling of a baby catching a parent looking at their phone, calling the behavior ‘disgusting.’ She noted that having a baby drastically increased the number of texts and calls she receives, making it difficult to ignore the phone’s incessant buzzing. The Nanit sound detection notifications, including false alarms from shadows, further contribute to the distraction.
Viral TikTok Sounds
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(00:09:15)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts’ audio clips are becoming viral sounds within the TikTok Dancing with the Stars community, used by contestants like Alex Earl and Danielle Fischel.
  • Summary: The Toast’s audio has gone viral among the Dancing with the Stars TikTok community, with contestants using their sounds for content. The hosts noted that participants often use each other’s viral sounds, and they joked that sound clippers should farm their content more effectively. They expressed hope that Whitney Liavit and Mark might use one of their sounds next.
Infant Nutrition Company Ad
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(00:11:32)
  • Key Takeaway: ByHeart offers a single, clinically proven infant formula made with organic breast-fed whole milk, designed to answer common new parenthood feeding questions.
  • Summary: ByHeart aims to create the best formula globally by utilizing breast milk science and featuring a patented protein blend for easy digestion. The company focuses on providing one formula to eliminate overwhelming choices for parents regarding brain support, digestion, and clean ingredients. Listeners can use the code TOAST30 for 30% off their first subscription order at buyheart.com.
Bao Artist at War Movie
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(00:14:17)
  • Key Takeaway: The film Bao Artist at War tells the true story of artist Joseph Bao and his wife Rebecca, who secretly married in the Plaza concentration camp as an act of defiance and hope.
  • Summary: The movie highlights an impossible love story set against the backdrop of hate, emphasizing survival and romance. Joseph Bao was a master forger who risked everything to help others, and his secret marriage to Rebecca in the concentration camp was later immortalized in Schindler’s List. The film, directed by Sean McNamara, is now in theaters for a limited run.
Kidman/Urban Split Reaction
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(00:16:15)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts are deeply upset by the separation of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban after 19 years, viewing it as a failure of a marriage that overcame significant personal hurdles, including Kidman’s past with Tom Cruise.
  • Summary: TMZ reported that Keith Urban moved out over the summer, leading to the separation announcement after nearly 20 years of marriage and two daughters. The hosts feel personally invested, believing Kidman found healing through Urban after escaping her marriage to Tom Cruise and the Church of Scientology. They expressed concern that the narrative suggests Urban initiated the split, and they begged Kidman not to reveal intimate details publicly.
Jay Cutler Jail Sentence
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(00:25:25)
  • Key Takeaway: Jay Cutler, ex-husband of Kristin Cavallari, began serving a four-day jail sentence in Tennessee for a DUI he received months prior.
  • Summary: Jay Cutler started his four-day jail sentence for a DUI, which he began serving today and is expected to complete on Friday. The hosts questioned the reality of celebrities being released early due to jail overcrowding, recalling Khloé Kardashian’s experience. They noted that many celebrities, unlike their own ‘faves’ like Taylor Swift or Gwyneth Paltrow, have histories of arrests or legal troubles.
AI Actress Condemnation
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(00:30:27)
  • Key Takeaway: SAG-AFTRA condemned the AI actress Tilly Norwood, stating that creativity must remain human-centered and that the AI was trained on stolen performances without permission or compensation.
  • Summary: The acting guild issued a statement asserting that Tilly Norwood is not an actor but a computer-generated character trained on uncompensated performer work, creating a problem by jeopardizing livelihoods. The creator, Alin, defended the AI by comparing it to new tools like animation or CGI, arguing it offers a new way to build stories without replacing human performance. The hosts acknowledged that AI is impacting all industries, including copywriting and interior design, making it an unavoidable technological shift.
People We Meet on Vacation Trailer
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(00:38:51)
  • Key Takeaway: The trailer for the Netflix adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation looked unpromising, reinforcing the hosts’ belief that Netflix poorly adapts books and that Henry’s work is overhyped.
  • Summary: The hosts expressed immediate dislike for the trailer, noting they did not recognize the lead actors and felt the adaptation looked boring. Jackie found the book’s title misleading, as the plot focuses on two best friends on annual trips rather than people they meet randomly. They suggested that Hulu or Prime Video are currently better platforms for adapting book-to-screen projects.
Warby Parker and Squarespace Ads
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(00:42:33)
  • Key Takeaway: Warby Parker offers affordable, high-quality eyewear starting at $95 with prescription lenses, while Squarespace uses Design Intelligence to help entrepreneurs build personalized, successful websites.
  • Summary: Warby Parker emphasizes affordability and quality, offering eyeglasses and sunglasses with standard coatings starting at $95, and listeners can try frames virtually at warbyparker.com/toast. Squarespace leverages AI to create bespoke digital identities, offering integrated SEO tools and a free trial, with 10% off the first purchase using code TOAST at squarespace.com/toast.
Quince and BetterHelp Ads
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(00:45:27)
  • Key Takeaway: Quince provides luxury-quality wardrobe staples at half the price by partnering directly with ethical factories, and BetterHelp offers convenient, fully licensed online therapy with a therapist match commitment.
  • Summary: Quince allows customers to build capsule wardrobes with items like cashmere sweaters starting at $50, offering free shipping and 365-day returns via quince.com/toast. BetterHelp matches users with licensed therapists based on a questionnaire, allowing flexible communication methods like video or text, and new users receive 10% off their first month.
BetterHelp Sponsorship Read
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(00:47:20)
  • Key Takeaway: BetterHelp offers fully licensed online therapy with a therapist match commitment, allowing users to switch therapists anytime at no extra cost.
  • Summary: BetterHelp provides therapy entirely online, utilizing fully licensed therapists in the U.S. Listeners can receive 10% off their first month by visiting betterhelp.com/slash toast. The platform boasts over 30,000 therapists and has served over 5 million people globally.
Lainey Wilson CMA Hosting News
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(00:48:32)
  • Key Takeaway: Lainey Wilson will host the 2025 CMA Awards solo, which the hosts find unusual given she is tied for the most nominations (six).
  • Summary: Lainey Wilson is set to host the CMA Awards alone after previous years featured co-hosts like Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. The hosts speculate this timing is odd for an artist at the height of their career, comparing it to pop stars avoiding hosting major awards shows. They also note that country awards organizations like the CMAs are often perceived as highly political.
Dear Toasters Advice Segment Launch
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(00:51:08)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts announced a new website, thetoastpodcast.com, where listeners can submit advice questions anonymously, buy merch, or join the Patreon.
  • Summary: The weekly advice segment, Dear Toasters, accepts submissions via the new website or by emailing deartoasters@gmail.com. Submissions should be concise, providing necessary information for the hosts to address the issue effectively. The hosts encourage listeners to check out the new website for merchandise and Patreon access.
Ozempic Secrecy Advice
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(00:52:12)
  • Key Takeaway: The primary concern for the listener whose friend photographed their Ozempic is the friend’s invasive behavior, not the weight loss drug itself.
  • Summary: A listener who briefly used Ozempic and lost 10 pounds was discovered when a friend photographed the medication in her fridge. The hosts advised denying the usage and focusing on the friend’s breach of trust by photographing intimate items in a private vacation home. They emphasized that cutting this toxic friend out of the listener’s life is more important than addressing the three-week Ozempic use.
Honeymoon Infidelity Advice
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(00:55:32)
  • Key Takeaway: A husband purchasing a lap dance from a naked woman on the honeymoon, even if it didn’t progress further, is grounds for immediate relationship evaluation.
  • Summary: A listener’s husband paid for a lap dance from a naked woman while she slept during their honeymoon, an act the hosts clearly define as cheating. They strongly recommend the listener run a full ‘audit’ on the relationship now, while they are only one month married and childless, to determine if this behavior indicates a pattern.
Father’s Weight Loss Wager
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(01:01:17)
  • Key Takeaway: Despite the emotional hurt caused by her father wagering $1,000 on her losing 20 pounds, the listener should accept the money and pursue the weight loss goal.
  • Summary: A listener, stressed from job loss and her father’s stroke, was offered $1,000 by her father to lose 20 pounds. While acknowledging the father’s delivery was hurtful and poorly executed, the hosts advise taking the money, especially in the age of accessible weight loss aids like Ozempic. They suggest zooming out to see the offer as motivation to achieve a goal the listener already desired.