The Toast

Some Good Grift: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

February 24, 2026

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  • The hosts opened the episode by discussing a minor health scare involving Ben, who suspected he had a concussion after hitting his head, leading to a tangent about concussion symptoms and a story about Ben's sister's in-flight injury. 
  • The 'Dear Toasters' segment focused on the recurring question of whether a listener's husband is gay, which was informed by Claudia's experience with a friend who vehemently denied rumors of being gay before eventually coming out. 
  • The hosts previewed the upcoming season of *The Bachelorette* Season 22 featuring Taylor Frankie Paul, with Claudia expressing skepticism about the contestants' readiness for a serious relationship based on early promotional material. 
  • The hosts discussed the perceived 'grift' of John Krasinski selling his short-lived COVID-era Instagram show, *Some Good News*, to CBS for a reported $100 million. 
  • The hosts and guest Margo concluded that Harry Styles' new song, "As It Was" (misheard as 'Aperture'), is a flop lacking staying power despite his initial success. 
  • In the 'Dear Toasters' segment, the hosts advised a listener that it is unacceptable for her husband to give her the same special Valentine's Day gift (chocolate-covered strawberries and flowers) that he gives to all his female employees. 

Segments

Opening Banter and Ben’s Concussion
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  • Key Takeaway: Ben experienced a head injury requiring him to stay awake for two hours post-impact, prompting a discussion on concussion protocols.
  • Summary: The hosts opened the episode with apologies for a minor slip-up and immediately transitioned to Ben’s potential concussion scare from the previous night. The required two-hour wakefulness period after hitting his head was noted as inconvenient timing before bed. A related anecdote detailed Ben’s sister recently suffering a concussion after hitting her head while standing up quickly on an airplane.
Concussion Trauma and Diana
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  • Key Takeaway: A high school acquaintance named Diana Barrett’s prolonged concussion symptoms from hitting her head on an airplane inspired lasting commentary.
  • Summary: The discussion recalled a high school peer who milked her concussion to avoid gym class, leading the hosts to reflect on the lingering effects of head injuries. The name Diana was then linked to the strong, assertive character from Tell Me Lies, contrasting with the historical association with Princess Diana.
Dear Toasters: Husband’s Sexuality
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  • Key Takeaway: The ‘Dear Toasters’ segment addressed the age-old question of whether a listener’s husband is gay, with the hosts noting that asking the question often implies a ‘yes’.
  • Summary: The segment focused on submissions questioning a husband’s sexuality, which Claudia noted she enjoys investigating when the situation seems obvious. This was contrasted with Claudia’s friend, Abe, who aggressively denied rumors of being gay in high school despite having ‘girly interests’ before eventually coming out years later.
Valentine’s Day Drama Recap
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(00:07:42)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia’s Valentine’s Day drama involved successfully stopping Ben from buying her an expensive purse she saw on his phone, while Jackie’s drama centered on receiving flowers after everyone else had already seen hers.
  • Summary: Claudia revealed she preemptively told Ben not to buy her a planned expensive purse because she is currently in a money-saving era. Jackie experienced a minor issue when her flowers arrived after the guests had left, leading to mock outrage that her husband didn’t coordinate the delivery better.
Lunch and Learn & Karaoke
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(00:10:54)
  • Key Takeaway: Jackie and her husband documented a ‘Lunch and Learn’ where they ate at a viral spot and engaged in deep conversation, followed by Tesla in-car karaoke.
  • Summary: The hosts mentioned their recent ‘Lunch and Learn’ involved eating at a spot recommended by Bethany Frankel and having a deep, emotional conversation in the car. They also utilized the Tesla’s built-in karaoke feature, singing songs by artists like Gracie Abrams.
Love Story TV Show Update
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(00:12:27)
  • Key Takeaway: The recent episode of Love Story heavily focused on Jackie’s character’s mother’s funeral, with the actual love story beginning in the next episode.
  • Summary: The latest episode of the show was slow, focusing on the funeral arrangements for the main character’s mother, which the hosts felt was drawn out. A key plot point revealed is that Calvin Klein’s character is gay, which might lead to jealousy regarding Carolyn’s relationship with JFK.
Bachelorette Season 22 Cast Reaction
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(00:19:14)
  • Key Takeaway: The 22 suitors for Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette were revealed, but Claudia expressed skepticism about the lead’s readiness for a serious relationship.
  • Summary: Claudia noted she has PTSD from watching The Bachelor previously and felt Taylor Frankie Paul’s behavior in a recent TikTok suggested she wasn’t ready for an endgame relationship. The hosts then analyzed the men’s photos, with Claudia picking Shane (Private Wealth Planner), Trenton (Professional Athlete), and Richard (Photographer) as potential winners based on looks.
Lily Collins as Audrey Hepburn
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  • Key Takeaway: Lily Collins was cast to play Audrey Hepburn in a film about the making of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, a role Ariana Grande was reportedly vying for.
  • Summary: The film will be based on Sam Wasson’s book, Fifth Avenue, 5 a.m., and Lily Collins will also serve as a producer. The hosts argued that Collins is better suited because she can transform into the role, whereas Ariana Grande’s massive pop star personality might overshadow the character of Audrey Hepburn.
Tom Hanks to Play Lincoln
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  • Key Takeaway: Tom Hanks is set to play his distant relative, Abraham Lincoln, in the upcoming hybrid film Lincoln in the Bardo, which combines live-action and stop-motion animation.
  • Summary: The film is based on George Saunders’ novel and will feature a mix of live-action and stop-motion animation, which the hosts found potentially frightening. The hosts noted that Tom Hanks is a distant cousin of Lincoln’s mother, making it a form of Nepo casting, and recalled falling asleep during Daniel Day-Lewis’s portrayal of Lincoln.
John Krasinski’s ‘Some Good News’
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(00:43:42)
  • Key Takeaway: John Krasinski sold his COVID-era Instagram series, Some Good News, to CBS for $100 million shortly after launching it in March 2020.
  • Summary: The series launched in March 2020 and was sold to Viacom CBS in May 2020, reportedly for $100 million. The Instagram account associated with the show continues to aggregate positive content, though the original YouTube series ceased production after the acquisition. The hosts questioned the business logic of the acquisition given the subsequent lack of content from CBS.
Harry Styles’ New Song Flop
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  • Key Takeaway: Harry Styles’ new song, ‘As It Was’ (misheard as ‘Aperture’), is perceived as a flop because it lacks sustained presence on social media and in public spaces.
  • Summary: The hosts noted that the song was not being heard widely on TikTok or in stores, suggesting it lacked ‘staying power’ or ’legs.’ A FaceTime call with Margo confirmed the sentiment that the song was a banger upon release but has since faded significantly. The hosts suggested that male pop stars must work harder than female pop stars to maintain relevance after releasing new music.
Sisterly TikTok Compliments
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  • Key Takeaway: Claudia Oshry interpreted a simple compliment from her sister Margo on TikTok as passive-aggressive payback for past critiques.
  • Summary: Margo complimented Claudia’s lip color on a TikTok video, which Claudia viewed suspiciously because Margo usually criticizes her appearance. Claudia believes this compliment was transactional, meant to repay her for previous harsh critiques she had given Margo. This exchange highlights the complex dynamic between the sisters regarding compliments and criticism.
Lisa Rinna Drugging Allegation
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  • Key Takeaway: Lisa Rinna reportedly suspects she was drugged at The Traitors Season 4 premiere party, with Colton Underwood noticing her unusual intoxication and helping her leave.
  • Summary: Colton Underwood alerted Rinna’s team after noticing she was inebriated despite not drinking much, leading to her removal from the party. The hosts noted that Rinna and Colton were reportedly on good terms at the premiere, which occurred before their later reunion conflict. The hosts concluded that Colton appeared heroic in this specific incident, despite his past controversies.
Dear Toasters Advice Segment
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  • Key Takeaway: A listener was advised to confront her husband about giving her the same special Valentine’s gift to his female employees, as this devalues her unique gift.
  • Summary: The hosts strongly validated the listener’s hurt feelings regarding her husband giving the same chocolate-covered strawberries and flowers to his staff as he gives her. They advised that while the husband may be lazy or well-intentioned, the duplication of the intimate gift makes it feel unspecial. The second letter writer was advised to drop the issue after discovering a friend cashed a year-old wedding check only after being asked about it.