The Toast

Memoirs Of A Daddy: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

February 25, 2026

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  • Claudia Oshry recounted being initially upset on Valentine's Day because Ben forgot flowers, only to discover he had ordered an excessive, expensive arrangement after seeing Jackie Oshry received flowers. 
  • Claudia and Jackie discussed the cultural phenomenon of people using self-checkout at Target as unpaid labor, with Claudia joking she deserved employee benefits after spending over $400. 
  • The hosts confirmed a past anecdote where Margo Oshry became emotional during a sister's trip, expressing sadness that their close-knit 'steeny vibes' dynamic would eventually change as they grew up. 
  • The discussion detailed the financial breakdown of the 'Call Her Daddy' split, noting Alex received \$500,000 initially, then \$1 million for one year, followed by a \$60 million Spotify deal that included Sophia's back catalog, which Sophia reportedly felt deeply wronged over. 
  • The hosts believe the current success of 'Call Her Daddy' is entirely due to Alex's marketing prowess, though they acknowledge she might be insecure about capitalizing on the initial shared success. 
  • The hosts expressed anticipation for Sophia Franklyn's upcoming memoir to finally present her side of the fallout, contrasting it with Alex's previously shared perspectives in her documentary and initial video statements. 

Segments

Valentine’s Day Flower Saga Follow-up
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  • Key Takeaway: Ben told a different version of the Valentine’s Day flower story on his podcast, frustrating Claudia.
  • Summary: Claudia discusses the fallout from her Valentine’s Day flower story, revealing Ben discussed it on his podcast and overcompensated by spending $700 on flowers.
Target Trip and Self-Checkout Tax
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  • Key Takeaway: Target on a weekday is crowded with mothers, and self-checkout is viewed as unpaid labor.
  • Summary: Claudia recounts her busy trip to Target, feeling out of place without a child, and jokes about under-scanning items at self-checkout.
Book Selection for Ben’s Shabbat
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia bought Ben the book ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ based on marine life themes, despite mixed reviews.
  • Summary: The hosts discuss Ben’s request for a Shabbat book and Claudia’s selection process at Target, leading to a conversation about reading habits.
Reading Goals with Partner
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts aspire to reach a ‘goal’ level of partnership where they read books together in bed.
  • Summary: Claudia shares her goal of reading alongside Ben, contrasting this with their current habit of scrolling memes, and discussing how enjoyable reading can be.
Margo’s Emotional Sister Trip Memory
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  • Key Takeaway: Margo once cried during a sister trip, fearing their close bond wouldn’t last as they grew up.
  • Summary: Claudia recalls an emotional moment with her sister Margo during a trip to LA, prompting them to call Satchy to confirm the memory.
Sophia Franklin’s Memoir Announcement
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(00:33:48)
  • Key Takeaway: Sophia Franklin is releasing a memoir, ‘Daddy Issues,’ detailing the Call Her Daddy fallout, which seems prompted by Alex Cooper’s documentary.
  • Summary: The hosts discuss Sophia Franklin’s upcoming memoir, analyzing the cover art and speculating on the deeper story behind the Call Her Daddy split.
Call Her Daddy Financial Split Details
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  • Key Takeaway: Alex allegedly took Sophia’s $500,000 offer to stay at Barstool for one year, securing the IP, before getting the $60M Spotify deal.
  • Summary: The hosts detail the reported financial terms of the Call Her Daddy split, focusing on the differing contract offers and Alex securing the IP.
Rudy’s ER Bill Shock
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  • Key Takeaway: Requesting an itemized hospital bill resulted in a higher total ($8,446) than the initial bill ($3,376), debunking a popular internet tip.
  • Summary: Claudia shares her experience with an ER bill for her dog Rudy, detailing how asking for an itemized bill backfired spectacularly.
Sophia’s Spotify Payout Details
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(00:41:20)
  • Key Takeaway: Sophia felt robbed after Alex secured a $60 million Spotify deal covering both future and back catalog content.
  • Summary: Discussion detailing the initial $500k deal, the subsequent million-dollar agreement, and the $60 million Spotify deal Alex received, which included the valuable back catalog, leading to Sophia feeling cheated.
Alex’s Current Success and Insecurity
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  • Key Takeaway: Alex’s current success with ‘Call Her Daddy’ is attributed entirely to her marketing skills, but this success might cause insecurity about overshadowing the partnership.
  • Summary: Analysis of Alex’s current success post-split, noting her marketing talent, and the speaker’s belief that Sophia was significantly wronged in the early financial arrangements.
Desire for Sophia’s Side
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  • Key Takeaway: The speakers want to hear Sophia’s rebuttal and side of the story regarding the podcast split, as Alex’s perspective has been widely shared.
  • Summary: The hosts express a strong desire for Sophia to speak out about how wronged she felt, contrasting it with Alex’s documented version of events.
Lil Dickey and Benny Blanco Podcast
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(00:47:50)
  • Key Takeaway: A new podcast by Lil Dickey and Benny Blanco is deemed poor quality, reinforcing the idea that talent, not resources, drives podcast success.
  • Summary: Commentary on the new ’nude podcast’ featuring Benny Blanco farting into the mic, leading to a discussion about why accessible podcasting still requires talent to rise above mediocrity.
Kim Kardashian Joins Energy Drink Brand
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  • Key Takeaway: Kim Kardashian co-founding the caffeine-free energy drink ‘Update’ is seen as an eye-roll but aligns with current wellness beverage trends.
  • Summary: Discussion about Kim Kardashian joining Update, comparing it to Kylie’s Sprinter, and mentioning a rumor that the Kardashians rejected a $750M offer for 818 Tequila.
2026 Rock Hall of Fame Nominees
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  • Key Takeaway: The 17 nominees for the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame include major artists like Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, and Iron Maiden.
  • Summary: Reviewing the list of nominees, noting that some artists have been nominated multiple times, and speculating on which musicians might perform tributes at the ceremony.
Summer House Franchise Expansion Plans
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  • Key Takeaway: Bravo’s ‘Summer House’ is looking to expand to new locations, requiring a specific summer-long narrative structure.
  • Summary: News that Truly Original is searching for new locations for ‘Summer House’ iterations, focusing on places where people spend weekends away from their primary city life.
Summer House: Jesse, Sierra, and Wes Drama
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  • Key Takeaway: Jesse’s request to hook up with Sierra in front of Wes is seen as inappropriate, given Jesse’s history of mistreating Sierra.
  • Summary: Analysis of the current love triangle drama, with the hosts strongly criticizing Jesse’s past behavior toward Lexi and questioning his sincerity about wanting a relationship.