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Joey in Paris with Joey Camasta: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

November 19, 2025

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  • Joey Camasta returned to The Toast fresh from a transformative trip to Paris, adopting a new 'ultra ego' persona characterized by French stereotypes like carrying a baguette and smoking cigarettes. 
  • The hosts discussed the cultural differences observed in Paris, including the perceived cleanliness of the city and the local smoking habits, contrasting them with American norms. 
  • The conversation touched upon the recent elimination of Whitney Levitt from *Dancing With the Stars* and the appearance of Zac Efron to support his brother Dylan Efron, alongside a critique of cosmetic trends among male Hollywood figures. 
  • The hosts discussed the recent birth of Jackie's third child (a boy) and promoted Jackie's birth story available on The Toast Patreon. 
  • The conversation included a detailed, enthusiastic endorsement of Minky Couture blankets and a promotion for Fabletics activewear. 
  • The hosts debated the ideal public restroom features, concluding that luxury airport lounges (like Delta Sky Lounge) offer the best experience, and shared personal stories about unusual places they have needed to use the restroom, including the Vatican. 

Segments

Joey’s Paris Arrival & Persona
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(00:00:03)
  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta adopted a French ‘ultra ego’ upon returning from Paris, complete with props like a baguette and a leek.
  • Summary: Joey Camasta arrived in the brand new studio fresh from Paris, immediately adopting a performance artist persona inspired by his trip. He brought a baguette and a leek as props, claiming the experience was transformative. He clarified the baguette was purely for performance art, intending to provoke curiosity from onlookers.
Parisian Lifestyle Observations
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  • Key Takeaway: Paris is perceived as a significantly cleaner city than New York, evidenced by the casual handling of food items like baguettes.
  • Summary: Joey observed that Parisians commonly walk around carrying baguettes, something unthinkable in New York due to cleanliness concerns. He also witnessed a homeless man drinking rosé champagne with a friend and a dog, noting that European lifestyles and standards differ greatly from American ones.
Post-Paris Transformation and Smoking
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  • Key Takeaway: Joey claims to have lost 15 pounds during his trip to Paris due to smoking cigarettes and consuming rich French foods.
  • Summary: Joey declared himself ‘Emily in Paris’ and stated his lifestyle has changed, prioritizing chain-smoking at cafes. He smoked classic cigarettes, noting a peculiar hybrid cigarette/vape device he observed others using. Despite consuming rich foods like cheese, wine, and butter, he claims to have lost weight because smoking curbs appetite.
Burgundy Wine Country Visit
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  • Key Takeaway: Before Paris, Joey visited Wine Country in the Burgundy region, staying in a quaint cottage and touring vineyards via a sidecar motorcycle.
  • Summary: Joey first grounded himself in the Burgundy region, staying in a small, cozy cottage that felt like a troll house over a river. He and his man toured vineyards on a motorcycle with a sidecar, learning about wines and exploring caves.
Proposal Clichés and Parisian Etiquette
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  • Key Takeaway: Joey would never propose in Paris because the location is oversaturated with proposals, often involving tacky, mass-produced setups.
  • Summary: Joey admitted to teasing a proposal by putting a ring on something but ultimately backing out, stating he avoids Paris proposals. He cited TikTok videos showing multiple engagements happening simultaneously near each other, often involving cliché Michael’s craft store marquee letters.
Minky Couture Blanket Endorsement
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  • Key Takeaway: Minky Couture blankets are described as life-changing, providing such comfort that Joey’s dog refuses to sleep on anything else.
  • Summary: The segment featured a strong endorsement for Minky Couture blankets, which Joey received in abundance. He noted the blankets hug the user back, mimicking a cozy, warm environment like a kangaroo pouch. The blankets are so comfortable that they eliminate the need to make the bed, as one sleeps on top of the duvet.
Christmas Decorating Timing and Style
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(00:07:02)
  • Key Takeaway: Joey puts up his Christmas tree immediately after Halloween, favoring a pre-lit, green fake tree that is decorated monochromatically with burgundy and tomato red this year.
  • Summary: Joey, who is Jewish, believes waiting until after Thanksgiving to put up a Christmas tree is ’nuts’ and prefers to maximize the season. He uses a fake, pre-lit tree that folds up for easy storage. His chosen color palette for the season is burgundy, inspired by his trip to Burgundy, accented with tomato red.
Monochromatic Decorating Tip
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(00:09:32)
  • Key Takeaway: To achieve a chic look in home decor or fashion, stick to one color palette using different textures, tones, and variants, then add a metallic accessory.
  • Summary: Joey advised listeners to choose one color and apply it across all elements, such as a tablescape or outfit, varying the textures and tones within that color. This monochromatic approach automatically looks chic, and the look should be finished with a metallic accessory like silver, gold, or copper.
Travel Style Preferences
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia Oshry prefers traveling within the United States to Europe because American spaces (beds, couches, portions) are generally larger and more comfortable.
  • Summary: Claudia expressed a lack of ‘wanderlust’ for Europe, preferring the large scale of America, including its big beds and portions. She prepares for European travel by staying in Airbnbs, which offer more space and amenities like a full kitchen compared to hotels.
Encountering Toasters Abroad
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia encountered ‘Toasters’ (listeners of The Toast) both at the curbside upon arrival in Paris and later at a local floral market.
  • Summary: Claudia ran into Toasters immediately upon arriving in Paris, who recognized her while she was pushing luggage. Later, two twin Toasters approached her at a floral market, leading to them meeting up later for drinks.
VAT Tax Refund Process
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(00:12:40)
  • Key Takeaway: Travelers can reclaim the Value Added Tax (VAT) on purchases made abroad by presenting receipts at a specific desk in the departure airport before flying back to the States.
  • Summary: Joey revealed that travelers can get the tax back on items purchased abroad by getting a form stamped with receipts at the airport in Paris. Claudia was unaware of this process, admitting she lied about buying anything to avoid declaring items.
Zach Efron Supports Dylan Efron
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(00:21:30)
  • Key Takeaway: After facing criticism for not supporting his brother Dylan Efron on Dancing With the Stars, Zac Efron finally appeared in the audience, leading to Dylan avoiding elimination.
  • Summary: Zac Efron initially posted a cryptic message before appearing in the audience to support Dylan Efron’s performance on Dancing With the Stars. Dylan Efron is compared to ‘bonus Jonas’ figures who gained fame through association with a more famous sibling. Claudia expressed strong disapproval of Whitney Levitt’s elimination, despite her being the best dancer.
Becca Bloom Wealth Controversy
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(00:29:17)
  • Key Takeaway: Influencer Becca Bloom, known for showcasing extreme wealth, faced criticism for discussing equality while living in a billionaire tax bracket, prompting a sharp clapback.
  • Summary: Becca Bloom, whose family is reportedly Chinese billionaire royalty, was criticized for discussing equality issues like the wage gap, given her lavish lifestyle involving $200,000 necklaces and caviar for breakfast. She responded to critics by stating that when people cannot challenge the point, they challenge the existence of the person making it. There are rumors circulating that Becca Bloom may not actually be as wealthy as she portrays.
Zach Bryan’s Sobriety Announcement
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(00:34:49)
  • Key Takeaway: Zach Bryan announced he has been sober for two months and made a candid post acknowledging that it is okay for men to be weak and seek help.
  • Summary: Joey Camasta shared his past negative experiences with Zach Bryan, describing him as a ’loose cannon’ whose interactions were consistently messy and volatile. Joey recalled an incident where Zach Bryan became immediately threatened, mistaking Joey and his boyfriend for someone hitting on Brianna. Joey views sobriety as a positive first step for the artist.
Sponsor Thank You and Guest Future
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(00:39:10)
  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta confirmed he will return to The Toast before Claudia Oshry’s maternity leave.
  • Summary: Joey Camasta mentioned needing various items like sleeping pills and GLP1s while thanking sponsors. The hosts confirmed that Jackie recently had her third baby, a boy, and her birth story is available on the Patreon. Joey Camasta is scheduled to appear on the podcast one more time before Claudia Oshry goes on maternity leave.
Birth Stories and Free Birthing
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(00:40:26)
  • Key Takeaway: Free birthing involves giving birth without medical intervention, a topic recently covered by culture reporter Susie Weiss.
  • Summary: The hosts inquired about Joey Camasta’s own birth story, noting his mother had a ‘free birth’ in the 1970s, which involved giving birth in the same hospital room with a bathroom. Free birthing is defined as letting the baby come out without intervention, sometimes in a natural setting like the woods. Susie Weiss, a culture reporter, is currently writing a piece on the practice of free birthing.
Dog Poop Etiquette and Community
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(00:41:18)
  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta used a leaf to clean up his dog’s waste when he forgot a poop bag, demonstrating strong community responsibility.
  • Summary: Joey Camasta recounted having to pick up his dog’s feces using a leaf after forgetting a proper bag, contrasting this with his belief that leaving it on the street is ’the streets problem.’ Claudia Oshry praised this action as being a ‘good community member.’ Joey also mentioned ignoring neighborhood signs demanding dogs be curbed due to a lack of designated areas.
Minky Couture Blanket Endorsement
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(00:42:31)
  • Key Takeaway: Minky Couture is the inventor of the original plush ‘Hugs blanket,’ which is a female-owned business that has donated over 30,000 blankets to NICUs.
  • Summary: Minky Couture blankets are described as the ‘Birken bag of blankets,’ with Claudia Oshry noting they are superior to many copying brands. The company is female-owned and has donated over 30,000 mini Minkies to NICUs across the country. Listeners can get half off all full-price blankets using the code ‘Toast’ at softminkyblankets.com.
Fabletics Activewear Quality and Deal
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(00:44:06)
  • Key Takeaway: Fabletics activewear offers premium quality comparable to expensive brands without the high cost, and new VIP members receive 80% off everything.
  • Summary: Fabletics activewear is praised for feeling premium while being affordable, with Claudia Oshry noting the quality shocked her upon first trying it. The fit is dialed in, and waistbands do not roll down, making it ideal for a ‘cozy era.’ New VIP members can get 80% off everything by signing up via fabletics.com/toast.
Minka Kelly’s Awkward Interview Moment
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(00:45:25)
  • Key Takeaway: Minka Kelly awkwardly shut down a seemingly innocent question from Jenna Bush Hager about her relationship with Dan Reynolds on a daytime show.
  • Summary: Minka Kelly was appearing on Jenna Bush Hager’s show (with Olivia Munn) when she was asked about her boyfriend, Dan Reynolds, referencing a recent Instagram post about healing wounds. Kelly reacted with shock and shut down the topic, despite the question being soft and referencing Kelly’s own public post. Dan Reynolds is noted for being extremely good-looking, often shirtless, and wearing tiny shorts.
Dating Norms and Privacy
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(00:47:07)
  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta expressed that he is private and insecure, making him unsuited for open relationships, which he noted are common in some parts of the gay community.
  • Summary: The conversation briefly touched upon open relationships, which Joey Camasta stated is ’not my thing’ due to insecurity. He described himself as a ‘public, private person’ who prefers traditional relationship structures. The hosts also referenced Jackie having Grindr due to her sock collection.
Erewhon NYC Delivery Launch
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(00:47:51)
  • Key Takeaway: Erewhon launched in New York City exclusively via delivery on Uber Eats and Postmates within a one-mile radius of the West Village, operating out of Kith Ivy.
  • Summary: Erewhon’s first New York presence is delivery-only, serving five specific 20-ounce blends from the tonic bar located inside Kith Ivy, which may be a private members club. The delivery menu excludes the Peanut Butter Blast smoothie due to an unspecified issue, though the Strawberry Glaze (formerly Hailey Bieber’s) is available. Butterfield and Ori’s are suggested as the closest New York equivalents to the high-end, story-driven Erewhon grocery experience.
Public Restroom Preferences
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(00:50:44)
  • Key Takeaway: The ideal public restroom is a single-stall, gender-neutral facility with paper towels and an automatic flush, with luxury airport lounges being the closest approximation.
  • Summary: Joey Camasta prefers gender-neutral, single-stall bathrooms that include a sink, allowing for full privacy and face washing. He expressed anxiety over large family bathrooms where the toilet is far from the door, making one feel vulnerable if someone walks in. Luxury airport lounges, like Delta Sky Lounge, are considered the best public restrooms because they offer designer soap, moisturizer, paper towels, and secure locking doors.
Craziest Pooping Locations
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(00:52:48)
  • Key Takeaway: Joey Camasta’s craziest high-end pooping location was at the Vatican, requiring a subsequent ‘rewipe’ at a gelato cart.
  • Summary: The hosts shared their craziest places they have had to use the restroom, with Joey Camasta citing the Vatican as his most high-end experience. He also mentioned a difficult situation requiring napkins from a gelato cart while sightseeing. Joey noted he is a ‘quick pooper,’ contrasting with those who take a long time to pee.
Host Jealousy and Future Plans
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(00:55:48)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia Oshry admitted to feeling jealous of other hosts, specifically mentioning Bethany and Justin Sylvester, and Joey Camasta confirmed his return post-Thanksgiving.
  • Summary: Claudia Oshry confessed to feeling jealous when other hosts appear on the show, though she stated she loves Justin Sylvester. Joey Camasta confirmed he will return to the podcast after Thanksgiving. The hosts briefly touched on Joey’s future plans regarding weight loss medication (Ozempic) versus having another baby, noting he needs to wait due to a C-section and current weight.
Pop Culture and Met Gala
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(00:57:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The upcoming Met Gala theme, ‘Costume,’ is seen as ridiculous but necessary content, especially since Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett are sponsoring it.
  • Summary: The hosts briefly mentioned the Peacock show All Her Fault as being ‘camp’ and a show for the gays. They then discussed the Met Gala theme, ‘Costume,’ noting that Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett are sponsoring the event, which explains Anna Wintour’s favorable coverage of the host’s wedding. They concluded that the spectacle is ridiculous but provides necessary content for comedians.