The Toast

Category is Business: Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

February 17, 2026

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  • The hosts spotted music executive Scott Borschetta at the beach over President's Day weekend, leading to a discussion about accepting a record deal from him as a Swiftie. 
  • The hosts are highly invested in reality television, praising the new show *Shahs of the Valley* (a potential name for *Shahs of Sunset*) while criticizing recent episodes of *Southern Charm* for excessive FaceTime recaps and focus on trivial drama. 
  • The hosts teased a major, industry-shifting brick-and-mortar business idea they conceived over the weekend, for which they are seeking strategic partners in hospitality, food/beverage, and South Florida real estate. 
  • The hosts speculate on the identity of 'Pug Caso' from a singing competition, leaning towards Philip Phillips over Cord Overstreet, and discuss the recent social media activity of potential candidates. 
  • The conversation heavily shifts to a conspiracy theory regarding Taylor Swift's influence on the careers of Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter, suggesting Taylor weighed in on their professional trajectories. 
  • The 'Dear Toasters' segment addressed an odd Venmo from an ex-fiancé's sister and a bizarre incident involving a tampon slap during drunken intimacy, while the hosts also established boundaries against giving explicit sexual advice on *The Toast*. 

Segments

Weekend Recap and Celebrity Sighting
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts spent President’s Day weekend socializing and unexpectedly spotted music executive Scott Borschetta at the beach.
  • Summary: One host spent time with the CEO of Spritz Society over the holiday weekend. The sighting of Scott Borschetta involved him wearing AirPod Maxes and talking loudly while strolling. The hosts confirmed the sighting via TikTok, where followers asked if they sang Taylor Swift songs to him.
Taylor Swift and Record Labels
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts debated the ethics of accepting a record deal from Scott Borschetta versus Taylor Swift starting her own label with strong artist rights.
  • Summary: If offered a record deal by Scott Borschetta, a host would accept but worry about the Big Machine association. They suggested Taylor Swift should start her own label given her history of fighting for artist rights. This idea is supported by her existing management and production companies.
TV Binge Watching Updates
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts shared current reality TV viewing habits, including Nashville on Samsung TV Plus and deep dives into Shahs of Sunset.
  • Summary: One host noted that their Airbnb TV defaults to Brat TV, which recently aired Nashville, prompting a discussion about key plot points. The other host is currently obsessed with Shahs of Sunset, praising cast members like Mercedes Javi and her husband Tommy, while criticizing Gulnessa’s chaotic behavior.
Southern Charm Critique
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  • Key Takeaway: Recent episodes of Southern Charm are deemed poor due to excessive FaceTime recaps, uninteresting drama centered on boys yelling, and focus on pets.
  • Summary: The current drama involving Austin and Craig yelling is not compelling, especially when replayed multiple times via FaceTime. The hosts noted an odd focus on cast members’ pets, including leaving a party early to feed them. The Molly/Sally conflict regarding a labiaplasty was also highlighted as tiresome drama.
New Business Idea Tease
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts conceived a major, industry-shifting brick-and-mortar business idea over the weekend that they plan to launch within 18 months.
  • Summary: The hosts claim to have developed a groundbreaking business concept that requires strategic partners in hospitality, food and beverage, and local South Florida real estate. They jokingly asked which Shark Tank shark would be the best fit, concluding that none of the current sharks specialize in their required industry focus. They emphasized that the ‘grind is starting’ on February 17th for this venture.
Sponsor Reads
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  • Key Takeaway: Squarespace offers an all-in-one platform for building professional websites, while RoBack provides essential, stylish layering sets for cold weather.
  • Summary: Squarespace provides tools for domain claiming, showcasing offerings, growing brands, and accepting payments, offering listeners 10% off with code Toast. RoBack’s new jogger sets in ivory, bright green, and navy are recommended as winter wardrobe essentials, available for 20% off with code Toast.
FridaBaby Controversy Response
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  • Key Takeaway: FridaBaby issued a statement defending their use of humor to address raw parenting moments, acknowledging that humor is subjective without issuing a full apology for controversial posts.
  • Summary: The company stated their humor is intended for adults to make difficult experiences feel lighter and more human. They emphasized they are not trying to offend but noted that humor is personal to each parent. The hosts felt the statement should have specifically apologized for posts that went too far, such as one referencing a ‘baby threesome.’
Joshua Bassett Memoir News
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  • Key Takeaway: Joshua Bassett’s upcoming memoir is titled Rookie, a title the hosts found underwhelming for a celebrity known for singing and dancing.
  • Summary: The hosts found the title Rookie to be a poor fit, suggesting alternatives like ‘My Public, Private, and Secret Life.’ The discussion quickly pivoted to The Masked Singer, where listeners have largely identified most contestants except for Pug Caso.
Pug Caso Identity Speculation
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  • Key Takeaway: Philip Phillips is strongly favored over Cord Overstreet as the identity of ‘Pug Caso’ due to his recent TikTok activity.
  • Summary: Viewers strongly believe Philip Phillips is ‘Pug Caso,’ citing his recent TikTok related to The Masked Singer as evidence he would not have posted before his reveal. Other less likely theories included Cord Overstreet and Anthony Ramos. The hosts expressed a strong desire for Anthony Ramos to be the reveal.
Joshua Bassett Memoir Reaction
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts are uninterested in Joshua Bassett’s memoir, focusing instead on his brief but impactful role in the Olivia Rodrigo/Sabrina Carpenter pop culture saga.
  • Summary: The hosts expressed minimal interest in Joshua Bassett’s memoir, stating his only relevant contribution was the three-month period where he dated Olivia Rodrigo and subsequently Sabrina Carpenter. They detailed a conspiracy theory suggesting Taylor Swift played a role in balancing the careers of Rodrigo and Carpenter following their falling out.
Olympic Condom Shortage News
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  • Key Takeaway: The 2026 Olympic Villages temporarily ran out of free condoms within three days due to ‘higher than anticipated demand.’
  • Summary: Free condoms provided for athlete safety at the Olympics were depleted rapidly, suggesting high levels of sexual activity among the young, fit competitors. The organizers confirmed additional supplies were being delivered continuously. The hosts speculated on the distribution method, suggesting a commissary or gift basket.
Sponsor Read: Haya Vitamins
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  • Key Takeaway: Haya offers a children’s vitamin solution with zero sugar and clean nutrition, formulated to address gaps in modern kids’ diets.
  • Summary: Haya aims to provide better nutrition for children, contrasting with competitor vitamins that contain up to seven grams of sugar and artificial dyes. Haya’s product includes 12 organic fruits and veggies, essential vitamins, and is designed to be appealing to kids through its taste and bottle design. Listeners can receive half off their first order using the code TOAST at hayahealth.com/toast.
Sponsor Read: Game Time App
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(00:52:29)
  • Key Takeaway: The Game Time app guarantees authentic tickets with upfront pricing, including all fees, and offers a lowest price guarantee.
  • Summary: Game Time provides an advantage to fans by showing the final price upfront, avoiding hidden fees common on other ticketing platforms. The app features zone deals and panoramic seat views before purchase. Listeners can use the code TOAST for $20 off their first purchase.
Sponsor Read: HERS Health Testing
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(00:53:47)
  • Key Takeaway: HERS provides women with convenient access to in-depth lab testing for meaningful health insights and doctor-developed action plans.
  • Summary: HERS addresses the difficulty women face in understanding health results by offering over 130 biomarker tests. If eligible, users receive personalized diet and lifestyle guidance based on their results for conditions like heart health and menopause. Consumers can schedule labs today at forhers.com.
Brooks Nader Food Poisoning Incident
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  • Key Takeaway: Model Brooks Nader suffered food poisoning, allegedly from bad sushi, on a private jet en route to her 29th birthday celebration in St. Barts.
  • Summary: Brooks Nader was unwell on the plane, requiring an ambulance upon landing, though she proceeded to celebrate her birthday weekend. The hosts speculated the illness might be related to GLP-1 use rather than just bad sushi, given her busy lifestyle. Her birthday celebration involved friends and family on a large boat in St. Barts.
Dear Toasters Advice Segment Launch
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  • Key Takeaway: The ‘Dear Toasters’ segment offers advice in an ‘old Jewish mom type of way,’ emphasizing blunt truth over softball answers.
  • Summary: The weekly advice segment, Dear Toasters, accepts submissions via email ([email protected]) or through the website. The hosts clarified that due to their sister relationship, they cannot provide intimate or sexual advice, directing those inquiries elsewhere. The first submission involved an ex-fiancé’s sister sending a cryptic $1 Venmo.
Advice: Ex-Fiancé’s Sister Venmo
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  • Key Takeaway: The advice given for a cryptic $1 Venmo from an ex-fiancé’s sister is to ignore it to avoid re-engaging with the past relationship.
  • Summary: The $1 Venmo from the sister, who lacks social media, referencing a specific date while the recipient is pregnant with a new partner, was deemed extremely odd. The hosts advised against responding, viewing engagement as giving a ‘foot in that world’ and potentially involving oneself with a ‘crazy person.’
Advice: Tampon Slap Incident
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  • Key Takeaway: The listener who accidentally slapped her boyfriend in the face with a soiled tampon while drunk should forget the incident unless he brings it up.
  • Summary: The hosts concluded the accidental slap was a result of being drunk while attempting period sex, suggesting the boyfriend, who was ‘down to get dirty,’ is likely less precious about the event than the sender. The burden of bringing up the awkward moment rests entirely on the boyfriend; otherwise, the sender should pretend it never happened.
Advice: Boyfriend Bachelorette Party Lie
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  • Key Takeaway: A boyfriend lying about being on a work trip while attending a bachelorette party as ‘Bride’s Bestie’ strongly suggests he is closeted or deceitful.
  • Summary: The boyfriend’s lie about his location, coupled with his presence at a bachelorette party wearing a ‘Bride’s Bestie’ sash, is a major red flag indicating potential deceit or that he is gay. The hosts advised the questioner to confront him directly with the evidence, demanding an explanation while preparing to end the casual relationship.