The Toast

I Juuust Had A Baby: Thursday, February 26th, 2026

February 26, 2026

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  • The hosts opened the episode by discussing the societal expectation of when a woman stops using 'I just had a baby' as an excuse for behavior, noting that the post-partum grace period feels fleeting. 
  • One host announced she is switching from Zepbound to semaglutide due to experiencing migraines, leading to a temporary period of unrestricted eating while waiting for the new prescription. 
  • The hosts debated the modern problem of taking excessive, near-identical photos, contrasting it with the utility of features like Google Phone's ability to composite the best smiles from multiple shots. 
  • Bill Gates publicly confessed to having affairs with two women during his marriage to Melinda Gates and apologized for his association with Jeffrey Epstein during a foundation town hall, which the hosts found highly inappropriate for a workplace setting. 
  • The hosts confirmed that *The Masked Singer*'s Snow Cone was Heidi Montag and that the identity of Pug Caso is strongly believed to be Philip Phillips, leading one host to feel vindicated about a past competition loss. 
  • The hosts concluded the episode by discussing personal anecdotes, including one host's first kiss at Sammy Levitt's (Satchy) bar mitzvah, before wrapping up the 2026 season of *The Toast*. 

Segments

Postpartum Grace Period
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  • Key Takeaway: The societal grace period for new mothers using their recent birth as context for behavior likely lasts only until the child’s first birthday.
  • Summary: The hosts debated the appropriate duration for using the excuse, “I just had a baby,” with one suggesting it ends at one year. They humorously agreed that emotionally, a mother might feel like she just gave birth for up to two years. The segment was prompted by an interaction in a parking garage where a host felt challenged shortly before her child’s first birthday.
Medication Switch and Eating Habits
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(00:02:14)
  • Key Takeaway: One host is discontinuing Zepbound due to migraines and switching back to semaglutide, creating a temporary window of unrestricted eating.
  • Summary: The host decided to switch weight-loss medications, citing negative side effects from Zepbound. She is currently in a transition period, feeling an urge to overeat before her next semaglutide shot takes effect. She noted that healthcare, especially women’s health, is highly personal, contrasting her experience with her partner’s success on the same medication.
Self-Checkout Tax and Target Hauls
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  • Key Takeaway: The concept of a ‘self-checkout tax’ justifies minor accidental theft as an expected loss accounted for by large retailers like Target.
  • Summary: The hosts addressed online criticism regarding one host potentially under-scanning items during a large Target purchase. The host defended the action as the ‘self-checkout tax,’ arguing that if the system fails to scan correctly, it is the retailer’s responsibility to absorb the loss. The other host shared a positive experience where Target credited her $5 for an untagged item, effectively making money on her haul.
Selfie Culture and Phone Features
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(00:08:37)
  • Key Takeaway: Modern smartphone photography habits result in thousands of near-identical photos, highlighting the need for advanced editing features like Google Phone’s composite smile function.
  • Summary: The hosts lamented that they rarely take single photos anymore, often resulting in rolls of nearly identical images. They noted that Google Phone offers a feature allowing users to select the best facial expressions from a burst of photos to create one perfect image. This feature is highly desired by iPhone users who struggle with deleting duplicates.
Bride Wars TV Reboot Details
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(00:29:50)
  • Key Takeaway: The upcoming Bride Wars TV series reimagining for Peacock will shift the setting to North Carolina and focus on a rivalry between a big-city wedding planner and a beloved local planner.
  • Summary: Emma Roberts is set to star in and executive produce the TV adaptation of the 2009 film Bride Wars for Peacock. The new series moves the conflict from New York to North Carolina, centering on two planners competing over the same wedding. This new plotline is considered a loose adaptation, moving away from the original film’s specific premise.
Ballerina Farm Pregnancy News
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(00:35:00)
  • Key Takeaway: Ballerina Farm’s Hannah Neeleman announced her ninth pregnancy, revealed subtly within a promotional video for her family’s new protein product.
  • Summary: Hannah Neeleman confirmed she is expecting her ninth child, aligning with her previous statements that the couple does not use birth control. The announcement was made in a low-key manner within a video promoting their ‘Ballerina Protein.’ There is speculation that the announcement coincided with the end of a month-long family trip to the Nordic region.
Bill Gates Cheating Confession
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  • Key Takeaway: Bill Gates admitted to having affairs with two Russian women during his marriage to Melinda Gates.
  • Summary: Bill Gates confessed to two affairs during his 27-year marriage at a foundation town hall, specifying one partner was a Russian bridge player and the other a Russian nuclear physicist. He also apologized for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, insisting he never saw anything illicit with the convicted pedophile. Melinda Gates was reportedly skeptical of the Epstein association, and the hosts expressed support for her decision to leave the marriage.
Masked Singer Recap: Snow Cone
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  • Key Takeaway: Heidi Montag was revealed as Snow Cone on The Masked Singer during Spice Girls Night.
  • Summary: Heidi Montag was unmasked as Snow Cone, a reveal one host recognized immediately due to hearing her during rehearsal. Snow Cone’s final performance alluded to the loss of her home with her husband, Spencer. The hosts noted that the Spice Girls’ discography is more focused on choreography and vibe than being vocally ‘slayable’ ballads.
Masked Singer Recap: Pug Caso Identity
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  • Key Takeaway: New information suggests Pug Caso from The Masked Singer is Philip Phillips, which relieved one host who previously competed against him.
  • Summary: The hosts believe Pug Caso is Philip Phillips, an American Idol winner and talented performer known for the song ‘Home.’ This revelation healed one host’s competitive chip, as she previously lost a singing competition to him. The hosts recall having spoken positively about Phillips before, noting his kindness and talent.
Personal Updates and Spritz Launch
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  • Key Takeaway: Spritz is preparing to launch a new beverage product that Ben believes will ‘seriously change the beverage industry.’
  • Summary: The hosts briefly discussed their plans, including filming exciting content and one host’s vlog about a trip to Palm Beach. They mentioned the growing popularity of Pura Vita locations in Florida and New York. Ben received early samples of a new Spritz product expected to be a major industry disruptor.
Episode Wrap-up and Satchy Lore
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  • Key Takeaway: The 2026 season of The Toast concluded, featuring a final anecdote about knowing Sammy Levitt (Satchy) from middle school.
  • Summary: The hosts wrapped up the episode, noting they were under the one-hour mark, which they felt was unusual for their usual content length. They celebrated that tomorrow is Friday and that Satchy Lou is coming to town, referencing their shared history with the artist from middle school. One host revealed she had her first kiss at Satchy’s bar mitzvah.