The Toast

What's Your Truth? with Ben Soffer: Friday December 5, 2025

December 5, 2025

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  • Ben Soffer recounted a detailed, seemingly manifested story of being flown home from a New York Knicks playoff game in Cleveland on a private plane by Hasidic Jews after Gary Vaynerchuk could not offer him a ride. 
  • Claudia Oshry shared her recent success in networking, culminating in meeting Jalen Brunson and his wife, Allie Brunson, at a New York Knicks game, noting Jalen's surprisingly soft hands. 
  • The hosts discussed the massive news of Netflix acquiring Warner Brothers and HBO Max for an estimated $82.7 billion, speculating on the future landscape of streaming services. 
  • The ideal public restroom, according to the hosts' discussion, is the Delta Sky Lounge due to its superior amenities and privacy features, which contrasts with the inefficiencies of single-stall, gender-neutral public restrooms. 
  • Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph's confirmed relationship is viewed positively by the hosts as a 'Southern Dream' pairing, especially given their shared Texas connections and career trajectories. 
  • The hosts awarded 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) Queenie of the Week for producing an educational and entertaining documentary exposing P. Diddy's past, while Claudia Oshry received Weenie of the Week for humorously misrepresenting the reason for moving her baby, Ruby, to his own crib. 

Segments

Hosts Introduction and Banter
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(00:00:03)
  • Key Takeaway: Ben Soffer’s co-host described him as ’elusive,’ leading to a brief debate over the word’s meaning.
  • Summary: The episode of The Toast opens with the hosts greeting listeners and kicking off the Friday show. A lighthearted argument ensues over the definition of ’elusive,’ which Claudia Oshry used to describe Ben Soffer. The hosts also briefly address Ben’s microphone positioning issues.
Ben Soffer’s Knicks Trip Origin Story
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(00:02:38)
  • Key Takeaway: Ben Soffer manifested a private plane ride home from a Knicks game in Cleveland by confidently telling his friend no commercial flights were necessary.
  • Summary: Ben recounts a three-year-old story about attending a Knicks playoff game in Cleveland, where he refused to book a return flight, believing someone would fly him home privately. He met Jalen Brunson’s wife, Allie Brunson, courtside and later encountered his former boss, Gary Vaynerchuk, who confirmed he couldn’t offer a ride. Immediately after this missed opportunity, a group of Hasidic Jews from Lakewood offered Ben and his friend a ride home on their private plane.
Claudia Meets Jalen Brunson
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(00:06:40)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia Oshry met Jalen Brunson after Allie Brunson arranged the meeting at a New York Knicks game, noting Jalen’s exceptionally soft hands.
  • Summary: Claudia shares that she recently met Allie Brunson at a work event, leading to an introduction to Jalen Brunson at the Knicks game later that night. Claudia was impressed by how nice and normal both Jalen and Allie were, contrasting Jalen’s soft hands with the calloused hands typically expected of athletes. Claudia also mentions meeting Deuce McBride’s agent at the game.
Hosts’ Personal Truths
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  • Key Takeaway: Ben Soffer’s truth is that he loves his current life stage and wants ‘more of the same,’ while Claudia Oshry initially refused to share hers due to receiving hate comments about Ozempic use.
  • Summary: The hosts attempt to answer the episode’s central question, ‘What’s Your Truth?’. Ben expresses contentment with his life, health, and relationships, wanting the current positive situation to continue. Claudia initially deflects, citing negative feedback she receives online regarding her discussions about Ozempic, before ultimately stating her truth is that she loves her life and family.
Sponsor Reads and Tech Issues
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia revealed she set up the Eero Wi-Fi system in her home, solving eight dead zones, and shared a story about accidentally merging her phone contacts with her father’s.
  • Summary: The show transitions into sponsor reads for Eero, Vivrell, Quince, and Stacked, with Claudia sharing personal endorsements for Eero and Vivrell. Claudia also detailed a recent technological mishap where her new phone merged contacts with her father’s, resulting in her receiving calls intended for his catering company waiters.
Netflix Buys Warner Brothers/HBO Max
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(00:20:44)
  • Key Takeaway: Netflix acquired Warner Brothers and HBO Max for approximately $82.7 billion, a move expected to drastically reshape the entertainment business and consolidate streaming power.
  • Summary: The first Fast Five story covers Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery’s studios and streaming business for $82.7 billion. The hosts noted this deal solidifies Netflix as a major player alongside Disney/Hulu, while Comcast (Peacock) and Amazon (MGM) remain competitors. They briefly discussed what they would do with $82 billion, leading to a tangent about kitchen design favoring island burners for better social interaction.
Ideal Public Restroom
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(00:40:58)
  • Key Takeaway: The Delta Sky Lounge restroom is considered the ideal public restroom due to sealed doors, quality soap, and dual paper towel/air dryer options.
  • Summary: The Delta Sky Lounge restroom is praised for its high quality, featuring doors that seal completely at the top and bottom. It offers both paper towels and air dryers, distinguishing it from standard public facilities. The discussion also touched upon the inconvenience of single-stall, gender-neutral bathrooms creating long lines for men who only need quick service.
Glen Powell’s New Relationship
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(00:43:40)
  • Key Takeaway: Glen Powell is confirmed to be dating actress Michelle Randolph, who is known for her role in Taylor Sheridan’s new show ‘Landman’ and whose sister won ‘The Bachelor’.
  • Summary: Glen Powell’s new girlfriend is Michelle Randolph, who is starring in Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming show, ‘Landman’. Randolph is also connected to reality TV as her sister won ‘The Bachelor’. The pairing is seen as a perfect ‘Southern Dream’ given Powell’s strong ties to Austin, Texas.
DJ Khaled’s Freezer Contents
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(00:46:00)
  • Key Takeaway: The viral DJ Khaled freezer video actually showcases the highly organized freezer at the Baker’s Bay property in the Bahamas, not his Miami home.
  • Summary: DJ Khaled’s freezer tour revealed an extensive, highly organized inventory of ice cream brands including Breyers, Ben and Jerry’s, and Haagen-Dazs. The location shown was identified as the Baker’s Bay property in the Bahamas, not DJ Khaled’s personal residence. The inventory included tubs, bars, and Outshine bars, sparking debate over ice cream brand quality.
Cash Back Shopping with Rakuten
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(00:49:54)
  • Key Takeaway: Rakuten allows shoppers to stack cash back on top of existing holiday sales, maximizing savings across numerous major retailers.
  • Summary: Rakuten membership is free and enables users to earn cash back from stores like Target, Nike, and Sephora. During the holidays, members can stack Rakuten’s cash back rates on top of store discounts for double savings. Earnings can be redeemed via PayPal, gift cards, or checks, and eligible American Express cardholders can opt for Membership Rewards points.
eBay as a Fashion Pursuit
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(00:52:13)
  • Key Takeaway: eBay is positioned as a destination for finding rare, pre-loved fashion items that provide an adrenaline rush missing from algorithm-fed shopping.
  • Summary: eBay offers a way to rediscover the fun of shopping by finding unique pieces, such as rare Adidas collabs or vintage designer items. The platform features millions of pre-loved finds backed by eBay’s authenticity guarantee. Claudia Oshry specifically found unique, themed Tiffany porcelain items for children on the site.
Graza Olive Oil Gifting
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(00:53:11)
  • Key Takeaway: Graza’s single-origin, squeezable olive oil makes for an underrated and easy hostess gift, especially their specialized holiday packs.
  • Summary: Graza is highlighted as a premium, single-origin olive oil known for its convenient, squeezable packaging. The brand offers curated gift sets, such as the Dinner Party Pack, which includes oil, wine, and chips, making it an excellent gift for home cooks. Listeners can receive 10% off their first order using code ’toast’ at graza.co/toast.
Square for Business Operations
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(00:54:36)
  • Key Takeaway: Square provides a seamless, transparent payment and business management system that accepts all major payment methods without contracts or hidden fees.
  • Summary: Square powers many businesses by offering easy tap-to-pay functionality and comprehensive tools for sales, inventory, and real-time management. The platform supports all major payment methods, unlike some retailers like Costco which exclude American Express. New listeners can receive up to $200 off Square hardware by signing up at square.com/go/toast.
Queenie and Weenie Awards
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(00:56:52)
  • Key Takeaway: 50 Cent is Queenie of the Week for releasing the revealing documentary on P. Diddy, while Ben Soffer is Weenie of the Week for his retelling of why their baby, Ruby, moved to his own crib.
  • Summary: 50 Cent earned Queenie of the Week for producing the documentary that details P. Diddy’s history, including a deadly 1991 stampede incident for which Diddy was never held responsible. Claudia Oshry’s Queenie awards also went to the ‘Toasters’ for high engagement metrics in their Spotify Wrapped summaries. Ben Soffer was named Weenie for claiming their farts woke up their baby, interrupting his sleep cycle.