The Toast

The Cheese Stands Alone: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

January 27, 2026

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  • The hosts opened The Toast by discussing the ongoing fallout from leaked private texts involving Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, and Justin Baldoni being called a 'moron' by a studio executive over comments made during press for *It Ends With Us*. 
  • The conversation briefly touched upon the upcoming Netflix documentary *Reality Check Inside America's Next Top Model*, noting Tyra Banks' strategic move to participate to control the narrative regarding past controversial moments from the show. 
  • The hosts expressed skepticism about the upcoming Netflix comedy *The Fifth Wheel*, starring Kim Kardashian and Nikki Glazer, despite the comedic talent of Fortune Feemster and Brenda Song involved in the project. 
  • The hosts discussed Sydney Sweeney's aggressive marketing strategy for her new lingerie line, CERN, including a guerrilla stunt involving bras on the Hollywood sign, while also noting her extensive history of brand endorsements suggests potential oversaturation. 
  • The advice segment addressed a nanny concerned about a deployed father's negative comments about her appearance, with the hosts advising caution regarding the reliability of the eight-year-old source and the general strangeness of the situation. 
  • The hosts advised a listener whose husband neglects nighttime brushing to call his dentist for reinforcement, emphasizing that brushing before bed is more critical for oral health than brushing in the morning. 

Segments

Opening Banter and TV Habits
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(00:00:03)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia Oshry revealed she recently started watching The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and discussed her temporary subscription habits for streaming services like Peacock and Apple TV Plus.
  • Summary: Claudia Oshry began watching The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and noted that the season featuring Sutton and Dorit is compelling, despite general lack of current discussion. She explained her fiscally responsible habit of canceling streaming services like Peacock after fulfilling a specific viewing need, such as watching Love Island or preparing for the Olympics. The upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan are noted to be streaming exclusively on Peacock.
Olympic Athletes on ‘Traders’
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts speculated on which Olympic athletes, including Johnny Weir, Katie Ledecki, and Ryan Lochte, would be ideal future contestants for the reality show Traders.
  • Summary: The hosts predicted Johnny Weir would be heavily featured during the Winter Olympics coverage on Peacock, noting his current presence on Traders. They suggested Ryan Lochte’s controversial past makes him ripe for a Traders appearance for the Summer Olympics. The discussion included a comparison between Ryan Lochte’s career arc and that of Secretariat, noting Lochte’s peak performance was overshadowed by Michael Phelps.
Host Call Belief Dynamics
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  • Key Takeaway: Jackie Oshry expressed feeling that Claudia Oshry does not wholeheartedly believe in her ‘calls’ or observations, contrasting it with her own support for Claudia’s past comparisons, such as Justin Rose looking like Hannah Brown.
  • Summary: Jackie Oshry confronted Claudia Oshry about a perceived lack of belief in her recent observations, citing the Justin Baldoni/Michael Phelps comparison as an example where support was lacking. Claudia defended her reaction, stating she had never thought the two looked alike, unlike when she supported Jackie’s comparison of Whitney Rose’s husband to Hannah Brown. Jackie suggested Claudia needs to get her vision tested to better support her calls.
The Cheese Incident Recap
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia recounted the logistical difficulty of forgetting cheese in her purse, requiring a mid-day handoff to Ben to avoid waste, which Jackie humorously linked to the episode title.
  • Summary: The hosts referenced the previous day’s incident where Claudia had forgotten cheese in her purse, which she later had to arrange a handoff for with Ben. Claudia admitted she was running errands with the cheese, which was still cold, and later regretted not having it for a grilled cheese because it would have spoiled by then. The segment concluded with a joke about needing an ice pack for cheese, similar to those used for breast milk.
Beverly Hills Housewives Update
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia is enjoying The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, noting Kyle Richards’ engagement and speculating that Sutton is pregnant via surrogate, while praising Rachel’s willingness to engage in drama.
  • Summary: Claudia expressed renewed enjoyment for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, particularly praising Kyle Richards’ engagement and her willingness to engage in conflict early in the season. She mentioned reading a blind item suggesting a housewife is pregnant via surrogate, which she believes points to Sutton. Claudia noted that unlike some past stars, Rachel is ‘down to clown’ and willing to ‘sling mud’ with the other cast members.
Sponsor Reads: Organization and Pet Care
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  • Key Takeaway: The Container Store was promoted for offering free design services to help listeners achieve New Year organization goals, while Ollie was highlighted for providing fresh, human-grade dog food tailored to specific needs.
  • Summary: The Container Store offers high-quality organizers and free design services for spaces like closets, pantries, and garages, encouraging listeners to use code ’toast’ for a discount. Ollie provides fresh, vet-nutritionist-approved meals for dogs in perfectly portioned, mess-free packaging, offering 60% off the welcome kit with code ‘Toast’. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance was promoted for customizable accident and illness plans, offering a $25 Amazon gift card upon enrollment.
Taylor Swift Text Leak Fallout
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  • Key Takeaway: A source claims Taylor Swift feels ’exposed and violated’ by the public release of her private texts with Blake Lively, which were submitted as evidence in Blake’s legal battle against Justin Baldoni.
  • Summary: Taylor Swift is reportedly upset that her private texts with Blake Lively were made public, feeling a sense of violation over the exposure of her private thoughts. This evidence was used by Blake in her ongoing lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, after Baldoni’s countersuit was dismissed by a judge. The hosts noted that Blake’s evidence, intended to vindicate her, has seemingly worsened her public perception.
Justin Baldoni Press Controversy
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  • Key Takeaway: Leaked Sony emails revealed an executive called Justin Baldoni a ‘moron’ for allegedly alluding to rape in an interview while promoting It Ends With Us, prompting concern about his remaining press appearances.
  • Summary: Leaked emails from the Sony hack showed executives were concerned about Justin Baldoni’s inappropriate comments during press, specifically alluding to rape in an interview with the Dallas Morning News. The executive suggested Baldoni should cease press appearances due to his comments, despite the film covering sensitive themes. The hosts argued that the film’s subject matter is not uniquely sensitive compared to other serious films, suggesting the marketing challenge lies in handling potential spoilers and trigger warnings.
Reality TV Makeover Shows
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts recalled the extreme and ethically questionable reality show Bridal Plastique, where engaged women competed for cosmetic surgery, noting its premise was arguably worse than America’s Next Top Model.
  • Summary: The discussion on ANTM’s controversial past led to recalling Bridal Plastique, a show where contestants competed for plastic surgery for their weddings, which was considered an insane concept. The show The Swan, which rewarded extreme makeovers with a pageant title, was also mentioned as an example of reality TV promoting negative body image. Both shows garnered massive viewership despite immediate critical backlash regarding their misogynistic focus on commercialism and conformity.
Kim K Netflix Movie First Look
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(00:37:04)
  • Key Takeaway: The first look at the Netflix comedy The Fifth Wheel, directed by Eva Longoria and starring Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glazer, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feemster, suggests a Girls Trip-like plot about reconnecting friends.
  • Summary: The film The Fifth Wheel follows four high school friends whose reunion weekend in Vegas is crashed by an outsider played by Kim Kardashian, forcing them to confront messy lives. The hosts expressed skepticism about the film’s potential success, though they praised the comedic talents of Fortune Feemster and Nikki Glazer. Nikki Glazer’s past inclusion in Taylor Swift’s Miss Americana documentary was noted as an awkward connection given her role alongside Kim Kardashian.
Beckham Family United Front
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(00:39:52)
  • Key Takeaway: Victoria and David Beckham presented a united front with all their children and partners following Brooklyn’s recent outburst, which David handled by stating children must realize mistakes on their own.
  • Summary: Victoria Beckham was honored by the French government, and the entire family, including partners, attended to show solidarity following Brooklyn’s recent outburst. David Beckham’s response to the incident in a UK interview was praised for being measured, suggesting the children must come to realizations independently. The hosts noted the timing of this public unity was perfect, serving as a strong visual statement against any perceived family discord.
Sponsor Reads: Salads and Pet Insurance
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  • Key Takeaway: Taylor Farms chopped salad kits simplify healthy eating by providing pre-washed, pre-chopped, and flavor-designed salads, while ASPCA Pet Health Insurance offers customizable plans and a $25 Amazon gift card incentive.
  • Summary: Taylor Farms salad kits are promoted because they eliminate the labor of washing and chopping, offering inspired recipes like Mexican Street Corn and Avocado Ranch. Eating salads is framed as a way to boost one’s superiority complex, but Taylor Farms makes the practical application easy. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance helps manage unexpected vet bills for pets, offering a perk of a $25 Amazon gift card upon enrollment in an accident and illness plan.
Taylor Farms & ASPCA Ads
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  • Key Takeaway: Taylor Farms chopped salad kits offer inspired recipes like Avocado Ranch and Mexican Street Corn, while ASPCA Pet Health Insurance offers a $25 Amazon gift card perk for enrolling.
  • Summary: Taylor Farms promotes its fresh, inspired chopped salad kits as an easy way to eat salads, listing flavors such as Everything Seasoning and Caesar. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance provides customizable accident and illness plans to manage vet bills. New enrollees in the ASPCA Pet Health Insurance plan can receive a $25 Amazon gift card as a bonus.
Sydney Sweeney’s Lingerie Line
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(00:46:25)
  • Key Takeaway: Sydney Sweeney launched her own lingerie line named CERN, utilizing provocative marketing tactics like writing ‘I’m coming for you’ on a mirror and draping bras over the Hollywood sign.
  • Summary: Sydney Sweeney is launching her proprietary lingerie line called CERN, which she is heavily promoting through suggestive social media teasers. The marketing included a stunt where bras were draped over the Hollywood sign, which the hosts believe was manufactured controversy with permits. Sweeney has also been the face of numerous brands across diverse categories, leading to concerns about audience oversaturation.
Advice: Nanny’s Body Image Concern
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(00:52:04)
  • Key Takeaway: A nanny should be cautious about taking an eight-year-old’s report of a deployed father calling her ‘fat’ as literal fact, focusing instead on modeling positive self-talk for the children.
  • Summary: A 17-year-old nanny was told by the oldest daughter that her deployed father commented negatively on the nanny’s appearance in homecoming photos. The hosts suggest the eight-year-old may have misinterpreted or fictionalized the event, noting the mother showing photos of the nanny to the deployed father is unusual. The nanny’s primary role is to continue modeling positive self-talk for the young girls.
Advice: Husband’s Oral Hygiene
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  • Key Takeaway: Brushing teeth at night is medically more important than brushing in the morning because bacteria festers on food particles overnight, and calling the dentist is a viable tactic to enforce this habit.
  • Summary: A listener asked if she should contact her husband’s dentist to insist he brushes before bed, as he only brushes in the morning despite having healthy teeth. The hosts strongly support calling the dentist, citing professional advice that nighttime brushing is more crucial to prevent bacteria from festering overnight. The host shared a personal success story where persistent ‘bullying’ and providing an accessible second toothbrush finally motivated her husband to adopt a rigorous oral care routine.
Advice: Therapist’s OF Content
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  • Key Takeaway: If a therapist’s shared screen reveals folders labeled ‘OF Content,’ the client should likely terminate therapy due to ethical concerns, regardless of whether ‘OF’ stands for OnlyFans or ‘Obsessive Focus’ content.
  • Summary: A listener saw folders titled ‘OF Content’ on their therapist’s screen and questioned continuing treatment based on personal values. While ‘OF’ in a clinical setting often means ‘Obsessive Focus’ content related to a client’s fixation, the hosts agree that if it implies the therapist is an OnlyFans creator, the therapeutic relationship should end. Therapists’ outside employment is seen as potentially conflicting with professional boundaries, similar to previous discussions about psychologists creating celebrity content.