The Toast

Another Year in the Garbage Can: Friday, February 13th, 2026

February 13, 2026

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  • Influencer Mikayla Nogueira announced her divorce from Cody Hawken in a dramatic video, leading to discussion about her past controversies and the loss of her Boston accent. 
  • Blake Lively brought her Mahjong set to court during mediation in her suit against Justin Baldoni, which the hosts interpreted as a sign of her steadfastness in the proceedings. 
  • Baby care brand Frida Baby is facing significant backlash after resurfaced marketing materials and product packaging contained overtly sexual innuendos, which the hosts found particularly egregious given the brand's focus on infants and mothers. 
  • The hosts strongly condemned the babycare brand Frida Baby for an inappropriate marketing campaign involving breast milk ice cream, viewing it as intentionally 'yucky' and a major offense against mothers. 
  • The discussion on the Olympics included praise for figure skater Ilia Malinin (referred to as 'Junta'/'Utah') winning gold, contrasting with criticism of figure skating judging integrity due to a French judge's suspiciously low score for the American duo. 
  • The recap of *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* focused on the perceived dullness of the recent episode, the ongoing drama between Sutton and Amanda regarding gossip etiquette, and skepticism regarding Dorit Kemsley's marital situation with PK. 

Segments

Show Opening and Colgate Day
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(00:00:03)
  • Key Takeaway: Friday the 13th is celebrated by the Colgate community as ‘Colgate Day,’ a tradition that coincided with the birthday of one of the host’s babies for the first time.
  • Summary: The hosts opened ‘The Toast’ episode for Friday, February 13th, 2026, noting the significance of the date as ‘Colgate Day.’ This specific Friday marked the first time the birthday of one of the host’s children, Harry, fell on this recognized Colgate community day. The hosts also briefly touched upon the difficulty of updating names in their memory after friends get married.
Postpartum Bodysuit Fashion
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  • Key Takeaway: One host is embracing postpartum fashion by wearing a ’t-shirt bodysuit’ from the brand Nude, finding it superior to traditional t-shirts for convenience.
  • Summary: The hosts discussed plans for a beach day, leading to a tangent about one host wearing a bodysuit instead of a t-shirt. This specific garment is described as a ’t-shirt bodysuit’ that clips at the crotch, offering a more convenient option for a breastfeeding mother. The conversation humorously contrasted this modern garment with the older, often thong-style bodysuits from brands like American Apparel.
American Apparel Nostalgia
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  • Key Takeaway: American Apparel once served as the singular source for elevated, status-symbol basics for a generation, a role now distributed across multiple contemporary brands.
  • Summary: The hosts reminisced about the cultural dominance of American Apparel, particularly a specific store location that functioned like a social hub. They noted that the brand provided essential, elevated staples like V-neck shirts and hoodies that were status symbols at the time. Today, that market share for quality basics is fragmented among brands like Skims, Madewell, and J. Crew.
Mikayla Nogueira Divorce Announcement
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(00:16:33)
  • Key Takeaway: Mikayla Nogueira announced her divorce from Cody Hawken, emphasizing the amicable nature of the split while simultaneously creating intrigue by refusing to share details, leading to speculation about her past accent and the timing relative to her L’Oreal ad.
  • Summary: Mikayla Nogueira confirmed her divorce from Cody Hawken via a TikTok video, stating they decided to split late last year. The hosts noted the dramatic staging of the announcement and the complete disappearance of her previously prominent Boston accent. They also connected the divorce news to her recent L’Oreal mascara campaign, suggesting the separation might relieve them of the aftermath of that controversial advertisement.
Blake Lively Courtroom Mahjong
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  • Key Takeaway: Blake Lively had her chauffeur deliver her expensive Mahjong set to the courthouse during mediation for her suit against Justin Baldoni, reinforcing her known affinity for the game.
  • Summary: Blake Lively reportedly grew weary of the slow pace of court proceedings and requested her driver bring her Mahjong set to the courthouse. She has previously discussed teaching friends the game and gifting them sets, some costing up to $500 from brands like Oh My Mahjong. The hosts viewed her stylish, non-flashy green suit and the Mahjong activity as evidence that she is taking the serious sexual harassment case seriously.
DWTS Pro Search Spinoff
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  • Key Takeaway: Dancing With the Stars is launching a Glee Project-style competition called ‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro’ to find a new professional dancer, with Robert Irwin eyed to host.
  • Summary: ABC and Hulu will air a new competition series designed to find the next professional dancer for the main show, featuring contestants living together and competing rigorously. The winner secures a spot as a pro dancer, utilizing a smart strategy of developing talent internally, similar to ‘The Glee Project.’ Mark Ballas and his mother, Shirley Ballas, are reportedly being considered as judges.
Frida Baby Marketing Backlash
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  • Key Takeaway: Frida Baby, a highly regarded baby and postpartum product brand, is facing severe backlash for past marketing that included sexual innuendos on product packaging and social media captions.
  • Summary: Frida Baby, known for superior products like their nail clipper and postpartum kit, is under fire for inappropriate marketing language. A recent post promoting a rectal thermometer used the caption, ‘This is the closest your husband’s gonna get to a threesome.’ Other resurfaced examples included captions like ‘How about a quickie?’ for a thermometer and ‘I get turned on easily’ for a humidifier, leading listeners to deem the company’s strategy disgusting.
Frida Baby Marketing Backlash
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(00:43:07)
  • Key Takeaway: The breast milk ice cream promotion by Frida Baby is viewed as inherently ‘yucky’ and poorly targeted, especially since many influencers involved were not mothers.
  • Summary: The brand previously promoted breast milk ice cream, which the hosts found unsettling in hindsight, noting the packaging featured a boob graphic. The hosts expressed anger that they were not paid for promotion while actively breastfeeding, contrasting this with influencers who had no connection to motherhood. They emphasized that companies cannot be too cautious when dealing with communities like mothers, as the intent behind such marketing seems malicious rather than accidental.
Sponsor Read: HERS Healthcare
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  • Key Takeaway: HERS offers convenient, expert-backed holistic lab testing with over 130 biomarker tests, providing actionable plans to address women’s health mysteries.
  • Summary: Traditional healthcare often fails women by leaving them guessing about test results and next steps, a problem HERS aims to solve. The service provides in-depth lab testing and, if eligible, a doctor-developed action plan including diet and lifestyle guidance. This data-backed clarity offers confidence for women navigating various life stages, from heart health to menopause.
Breezy Johnson Olympic Engagement
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(00:48:53)
  • Key Takeaway: Olympian Breezy Johnson’s engagement at the finish line, which she reportedly wanted after winning gold, sparked controversy over ‘stealing the moment,’ though Taylor Swift showed support.
  • Summary: The engagement followed the expectation that proposals only happen after a gold medal win, contrasting with past controversies where proposals were criticized. Taylor Swift commented on the engagement post using lyrics from her song ‘Alchemy,’ referencing the theme of balancing love and athleticism. The hosts suggested that the potential for engagement might be a unique motivator for female athletes to win gold.
The Traitors Recap and Critique
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(00:51:43)
  • Key Takeaway: The current season of The Traitors is criticized for rewarding the least interesting and most boring players who survive by being non-threatening to the Traitors.
  • Summary: The hosts felt the most recent episode was objectively bad, noting that contestants with strong personalities, like Dorinda and Steven, were eliminated, leaving only unremarkable players. They agreed that Rob has played a remarkable game as a Traitor, but the show’s structure rewards those who are not critically thinking or posing a threat. The segment concluded with speculation on who the Traitors might eliminate next among the remaining contestants.
RHOBH Episode Review
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  • Key Takeaway: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills episode was deemed a dud, highlighting the bizarre dinner where Amanda confronted Sutton over relaying Kyle’s comments about Dorit’s marriage.
  • Summary: The dichotomy between Erica’s dinner and the group’s journaling/manifesting dinner was noted as strange, with the hosts siding with Sutton against Amanda’s perceived overreach. Kyle’s behavior regarding Dorit’s marital issues was scrutinized, with the hosts believing Dorit’s account over Kyle and Mauricio’s claims. The segment ended with anticipation for future drama between Dorit and Erica, while noting Erica’s inconsistent application of her ‘moral compass’ regarding Kyle.
Queenie and Weenie of the Week
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  • Key Takeaway: Utah’s figure skater Ilia Malinin won Queenie of the Week for winning gold, while Weenie of the Week was awarded to French figure skating judge Jezebel Dubois for alleged scoring corruption.
  • Summary: Utah received Queenie honors for Ilia Malinin’s gold medal win, marking a full-circle moment for viewers who followed the athlete’s journey. Jezebel Dubois was named Weenie for giving the American figure skating duo an eight-point lower score than the winning French couple, suggesting a flawed and subjective judging system where national delegations vote. Frida Baby was also named a Weenie for their controversial marketing tactics.