We Hate Nazis: Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Good morning, Millennials.

Welcome back to the toast and happy Thursday, a long-awaited Thursday, some might say.

Hello, Jacqueline.

How are you doing?

I'm doing well, thank you.

Yes, it is Thursday.

If you listened to yesterday's episode, we were hopeful that it would be Thursday and today.

And if you didn't, if you didn't listen to yesterday's episode, are you okay?

Well, maybe they're just so busy in love, you know,

things in a whirlwind.

That's nice.

only

acceptable reason to miss the toast.

Is if you're in love.

Yes, if you're in love.

Yeah, I agree.

Or

what are other acceptable reasons?

Death.

Like you died.

Oh, you died.

Yeah.

Or, but you better be listening, you know,

after life.

If there was a death, like, you know, in

your world, you should still listen because we're here to lift you up.

It's true.

I honestly, as, you know, anyone who's dealt with grief knows that one of the best ways to just kind of take yourself out of it momentarily is to distract yourself.

And what is more distracting than two insanely gorgeous girls being hysterical?

No.

Laughter is the best medicine.

It really is.

So I'm a doctor.

If you're consider me a doctor.

I guess another excuse would be like, if you like, are in the hospital or something.

But again, you can bring your phone to the hospital.

Yeah, we're like, there's a lot of waiting time.

We're here for you.

Yeah.

I guess like the really, truly only excuse is like if you're just out living life so hard, that's what we want for our girlies.

Like we want you to go thrive.

So if you're just having too much fun or you're too in love or you're on like a fabulous trip, only acceptable reason to not listen to the toast.

Yeah, and it's, and it's temporary, you know?

Of course.

So if you're back and you missed yesterday's episode, we missed you.

We have a lot of story, not a lot of stories, but some of the stories, like we will be discussing themes from the week.

So you're saying it's going to be a rather thematic episode?

Yeah, I mean, I think actually, this isn't a joke.

Every episode we do is very thematic.

Like,

there's a thread that is woven through each episode unintentionally, where, like, at the start of the episode, we're talking about something, and by the end of the episode, we bring it back to that theme.

I believe that's what, like, a moral of the story is.

There's like a moral of every episode.

Yeah, but there's also just a common thread.

Common thread.

Would you say an invisible string?

Yes.

That's exactly what it is.

Is that like our theme song?

Maybe for today.

Maybe for today.

We'll see.

We'll see you let the chips and the words fall where they may.

One of my favorite things to do is definitely just like let the chips fall where they may.

Yeah.

And that's why Strice loves when I let the chips fall where they may because he gets to lick up all the crumbs.

I asked you like how you were doing.

Now I want you to ask me how I'm doing.

Claudia, how are you doing?

Horrible.

I know how.

Horrible.

What's going on?

Over the last two days, I've been reading The Nightingale, which is a historical fiction book about World War II.

And yesterday I read like the final 40%, which is like where it all goes down.

And when I tell you, I was so,

I don't, there's not even a word, like bereft.

So sad when the book ended.

Not because the book was over.

That happens to me sometimes where I just loved the book and I wanted it to keep going.

Because the contents of the book made me so unbelievably sad that I was inconsolable.

Like the book was done and I was just laying in bed crying and Ben was like, are you okay?

And I was afraid to go to sleep because I like couldn't stop thinking about the book.

The book is about like Nazis and it was just.

Like, I know I'm like the last person on the planet to read this book.

So me recommending it is like futile, but please like read this book.

It will change.

It's futile is people who recommend Verity and the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

So true.

I love seeing that.

Like people like, by the way, and that was literally me.

I'm like, you guys have to read this book.

They're like, girl, we read this book five fucking years ago.

Yeah, everybody has read the book.

If you read books, you've read these books.

So funny.

So in my book club, my friend Abe, who like I got really into reading and we were like, you know, the two kind of founding members of the book club, he, the book that like changed his life, like for me, it was Luckiest Girl Alive.

For him, it was Verity.

And he's like, still always talking about Verity.

I'm like, Abe, like.

get with the program.

Nobody like talks about verity anymore.

No, and it's like the more you read,

the more you're like embarrassed to talk about verity.

No, not embarrassed, not at all.

I feel like the more you read,

if I now sat down and read some of my favorite books, they probably wouldn't be my favorite books.

Oh, that's true too.

They might not hold up, but like anything impresses you when you haven't read like a good book in so long.

And now you see there are so many good books and even better books.

But no, like now,

having read so many books, like I'm not talking about verity because it's just like so obvious.

A hundred percent.

And The Nightingale is a book that a lot of people recommend.

If you're in the historical fiction world, which not everyone is, but I think why The Nightingale is so great is because you don't have to be obsessed with historical fiction like me to enjoy it and consume it.

And I think everyone should read it.

I agree with you.

Let me tell you why The Nightingale is so good.

And I'm like, I'm going to expose myself hard here.

Like, of course, I know about World War II.

For the most part, like, I know about the war from my own experience, which is the experience of the Jews.

So, like, whenever I think about World War II or the Holocaust, like, I'm, of course, thinking about the six million Jews, the camps, the gas chambers, like all of that.

So there's like a lot of like elements about the actual war part, like the Allies and everything that I can't lie.

I don't know like a shit ton about.

Like not me know, not knowing up until I read this book that France just like surrendered like the day the war started and let the Nazis take over all of France and all these people, innocent people, just like living in Nazi occupation.

Not me not knowing that.

So then it's like, it added another element to me.

Like, of course, I know the atrocities of the Nazis, but like, I didn't didn't know what they did to non-Jews, just like living in their town.

Life of war.

Right.

And like starving all these people for years.

Like they were all malnourished.

They were all like literally skin and bones by the end of the war.

So many people died after the war from just causes of the war.

Yeah.

So I just, I learned so much about the actual like landscape of the war.

Like when I read the Rose Code, I learned about the British part.

I didn't know about that either.

This book was very much like the French experience.

And they were so different, actually.

It's actually good that you read through them because the French, like they said, said, they had their front line of defense, which fell in like a matter of days.

And then they were like, here, take half the country and set up your own government.

No, not the French being hella losery.

I did not know that.

Yeah, hella losery.

And the British fought tooth and nail to keep the Nazis off their shores.

No, and like recruited everyone, women, men, children to contribute.

And you saw Dunkirk, didn't you?

Okay, so I saw Dunkirk, like not me literally not knowing what Normandy was.

Like I kind kind of feel stupid.

You're putting the pieces together.

Every book or movie is like a piece of the puzzle.

D-Day, like Normandy, like if you would have asked me a year ago or even like, yeah, if you would have asked me like a month ago, I'd be like, Normandy's definitely giving World War I.

Yeah, you think a lot of things are World War I.

Yeah, you, so when I finished a book, I call Jackie and I'm like telling her, like, kind of.

sharing this embarrassing thing that like I low-key know very little about history.

And she's like, just wait till you hear about Japan.

And I'm like, oh, World War I, like Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, all of that.

She's like, that's World War II.

Not me not knowing that.

Right.

So what the hell happened in World War I?

World War I was kind of, it was the Germans versus

the rest of like Europe.

Again, the same, the same players.

And then the U.S.

comes in.

But.

Which was kind of like the pregame to World War II.

Yeah.

Yeah.

And then I guess like those beefs were never squashed.

And like the reparations that Germany had to like

pay for what they did in World War I, which was so horrible.

People think that like that caused them to be even angrier and go even harder for World War II and also like left it open for someone like Hitler to come in and be like, we deserve better as Germans.

The way, like, I know this is not a hot take.

I fucking hate Nazis.

This book just like reignited.

I feel like we talk about the Holocaust like a lot on the podcast.

And I talk about it as just like a Jewish woman in my everyday life.

I do.

And when I feel like when we talk about it now, we talk about it like in a very historical way.

Like we feel very far removed from it.

But this book was just like such a stark reminder, like that this shit actually happened.

It's not just like in a textbook.

And I feel like she did such an amazing job.

And I actually asked you if she was Jewish because I felt like she actually really understood the Jewish vibe, if you know what I mean.

Like she didn't sound like she was cosplaying Jewish characters.

Like it felt authentic.

But her two main characters are not Jewish women.

No, but the parts about the Jews, like her neighbor, and then just like what was happening to the Jews and why they had to, you know, know, send the boy back, whatever.

I just felt like I didn't feel like I was being, it didn't feel like LARPing, you know, or appropriation, I guess the word would be.

But I just thought she was so, she's such a talented, like the way I felt after reading this book, Jackie, I sent her a message on Instagram, like a fucking freak.

I was like, I know I'm the last person on the planet to read this book, but I just read it.

Like, thank you for reading it.

You're incredible.

Like, I love you.

She didn't answer or open it, but I just felt like, you know, she needed to hear it.

This book was just a feat.

It was magnificent.

Like, i can't say enough about this book and my friend who recommended it for my book club natalie she was like the first like 70 pages are like confusing and they're just like setting the scene so don't give up i'm like okay because i was like at first this book sings yeah she's just like having a bag get in the field like saying bye to her husband

yeah and it's like all right let's get to it let's get to it and it took me in a like a direction i did not even

I just I can't say enough words about this book.

And I'm like being one of those people, the book like was popular five years ago.

I love this book.

Everybody needs to read it.

It was the most amazing book.

I could not stop crying.

And then you delivered the most amazing news to me that there's actually a movie being made out of it.

The story, the book is about two sisters.

And you actually told me even more fun fact that the two sisters have been cast and they're cast by actresses who are sisters.

Who are, if you guys want to know, that Dakota and Elle Fanning are supposed to play the sisters.

But Claudia and I did some research into it and the movie's still in pre-production.

They're the only ones who have been cast.

I don't think anything has happened to move the needle on the movie and especially now with the strike and everything.

I don't know if we're ever getting this movie.

It was supposed to come out December 2022.

Right, which is like nine months ago.

Right, and that didn't happen.

I would love if it did.

I think it would be great.

And I think the Fanning Sisters would be great.

No, like they're legit actresses.

You know, they would make the movie feel like a real movie.

Yes, they really would.

This episode of The Toast is brought to you by Poise Ultra Thins.

Becoming a mom has come with a lot of big changes, and I'm getting ready to experience some of that all over again.

Some of the joys and wonders of postpartum life that no one tells you about, that you know, a lot of us have to learn the hard way.

But something super common that we don't always talk about when it comes to postpartum life is bladder leaks.

One in two women over 20 experience bladder leaks, and most young moms try to use period pads to solve the problem.

You know, you think that makes sense.

But actually, period pads are not designed for pee.

Thankfully, poise ultrathins are specifically designed for bladder leaks and keep you 10 times drier than the leading period pad so for my mamas out there for my new mamas this one is a pro tip for you because

You gotta have the right goods when you need them.

The clean, dry, and fresh protection these pads provide is a lifesaver and they're shaped to fit and flex with your body so you can stay comfortable and live without compromise.

Poise ultrathins offer with and without wings so you can live live worry free and, you know, free of worries of bladder leaks, not having the right pads, not having what you need when you need it.

Personally, I have enough on my plate as a mom, so I love the idea of taking one worry off of the list.

It takes poise.

Learn more about poise ultra-thins and how they're specifically designed for bladder leaks at poise.com.

Today's episode of The Toast is brought to you by Land's End.

Anyone can slap a logo on a boring generic shirt, but with Land's End Business, you can get made-to-order uniforms that become a part of your brand.

Get fully customized clothes, accessories, and promotional products featuring your logo and colors, all made by the expert team at Lands End.

And with the best in-class customer care, let Lands End handle the inventory while you just run your business.

You guys know uniforms, merch, really can be an extension of your brand.

And Lands End is a great resource for your business.

They have quality, comfort, and style that you can count on.

Since 1993, thousands of businesses have relied on Lands End Business to outfit their employees.

They offer timeless style that fits every body type with the widest range of sizes in branded apparel.

You can see your logo in vivid colors on t-shirts, outerwear, hats, mugs, water bottles, and more.

Hundreds of products perfect for any trade show, event, or holiday gift.

Lands End Business is the leading online supplier of iconic uniforms for everyone.

Whether you're a carpet cleaner, mechanic, moving company, or a corner pizza shop, they have your uniform needs covered.

It's so much more than the same old work polos.

You can get customized uniforms that fit the way you work and keep your employees cool, cool, dry, and comfortable.

You can get email, chat, and phone support from their customer service team who are eager to help.

Every business is treated like a VIP, whether you have five employees or 50.

So see why thousands of companies count on Lands End business.

Go to business.landsend.com slash toast and use promo code toast for 20% off your order.

That's business.landsend.com slash toast.

Promo code toast for 20% off your order.

So that was just like ruined my night.

Like I was inconsolable.

I couldn't like focus on young Sheldon.

I needed to just go to sleep, but I was so afraid to go to sleep because I was just, you know, when you finish a book, you're like in the book.

In the book.

Oh my God.

These days, whatever content I'm consuming, it takes up my whole night.

Like my dream, like all of my thoughts and dreams like are just about whatever it is, whether it's sometimes it's a song, sometimes it's a book or a movie.

Like it's always just about this thing.

It's so annoying.

So are you saying basically last night that you dreamed about 80 for Brady?

No, but last night Zach and I watched, well, Zach watched because I was trying to read my book and he was looking for a movie and he put on 80 for Brady.

And always when he puts something on, like I wind up giving an E.

Of course.

And then I was like, you know what?

I'll just, I'll just watch the movie.

Like I can read my book before I go to sleep.

Now, what

inspired Zach to choose that film?

He loves football and he loves like a good corny movie.

I think it's something that he always like, you know, probably saw commercials for and was like, oh, maybe I would see that one day.

And our day came yesterday.

And the movie was so ridiculous.

But the thing that kept getting me through was like, this is inspired by a true story.

So it's just about like four

senior women who love Tom Brady and love the Patriots, and they're gonna go to the Super Bowl in 2017 to finally like see their team play.

And I'm like, that is so cute.

Like what happens at the Super Bowl that this is a movie that was made about these women.

So the whole time I'm like really just wanting to know how it ends, the fact that this was a story worth telling.

The movie is.

Did you know what the results of the 2017 Super Bowl were?

Yes.

I actually remember that Super Bowl because it was so crazy.

That was the one where they played the Falcons and they were losing the entire time.

Do you remember?

It was Lady Gaga's halftime show, but I didn't remember.

I don't remember her being at that particular game, but they were losing the whole time in the fourth quarter, like down by 20-something points.

And in the fourth quarter, they made it all back and they won.

It was a really crazy Super Bowl.

So

I was like, what?

What's the story here?

And the movie is preposterous.

It's like so bad.

And they're doing all these crazy, ridiculous things.

And at one point, the women sneak into the like control room to talk to Brady in his ear to like give him a pep talk.

Yeah.

What?

And I'm like, I don't believe you.

I'm like, oh, is that the crazy thing that like makes this a movie?

So after we finish the movie, I like Google it.

And no, none of these things happen.

It's just like.

these four senior women who love Tom Brady, it's just like about them, but the whole movie is like made up.

and it's how does a movie like that get made but the nightingale is still in pre-production claudia i have no idea and what's even crazier is that tom brady he produced this movie it was the first movie from his production company and like

what a weird choice because it's like all about him like the the one of the main characters is like you know going through it and like every time she's struggling like tom brady's like talks to her You're kidding.

No, like she's a Tom Brady bobblehead and like he will say some words.

no wait is tom in the movie yes he makes like the cameos one they use footage from the game but then after the game the women get to go back to the locker room like it's just ridiculous and julian edelman is in it for a second gronk and danny amendola

okay wait i'm not okay this is so dumb and To be honest, like his production company, this being like their first release, like that's like really like egotistical.

Nope.

So egotistical.

And I said to Zach, now I know why he won't retire because he can't do anything else.

If like

in the world, all the resources, like pick a book, any book, turn it into a movie.

And you choose this, like

what?

And you're making up this preposterous story.

None of these things happened.

No, and like Jane Fonda should know better.

Oh my God.

It was ridiculous.

Who were the other four women, the actors?

Did you know any of them?

Rita Moreno.

Lovely.

Sally Field, my birthday buddy.

Oh, yes.

I remember them all doing press together.

I think they were on Watch Open's Live or something.

And I think the fourth,

what's her name?

Candace Bergen.

No, but she would have been.

No, it's confusing because Jane Fonda also does these other movies called Book Club.

There's like a sequel where it's four senior women and it's like the mom from stepmoms.

I think it's Candace Bergen's maybe in that one.

Jane Fonda.

This is Lily Tomlin.

Oh, yes.

And is she also in that show with Jane Fonda?

Grace and Frankie.

Grace and Frankie.

That's what I thought, but I didn't want to just like assume they're all in the same shows, but they are.

Yeah, yeah.

No, it's like this core group of senior women just out here working.

And so while Jane Fonda should have known better, certainly Sally Field should have known better.

It was so, there were so many celebrity cameos that were just like

so weird.

Also, do you know Guy Fieri's name is like pronounced Guy Fieti?

Yes, like I do know that he's a really big part of the movie and they're always like looking for Guy Fieri because like I don't want to spoil spoil it but they're like mr fieti mr fieti i'm like is fieti it's giving like french but

you know guy is not french he's an all-american man yeah so it was so insane i had to see it through till the end and it was shocking no i'm glad you did the good news is i slept like a baby probably because it was so mindless So turbulent.

I had nothing on my mind after that.

That's actually the exact type of thing you should be watching before before bed, like mindlessness.

It's true.

And then I continue to read my book.

I posted about this on my Instagram.

I'm reading this book.

Apparently it's called Trophy Wife.

And the cover is like some thought on a balcony.

Sexy lady.

The book that I am reading, the inside of the book, and now I'm at like 30%.

Has nothing.

First of all, the protagonist is a man.

has nothing to do with the cover or the title.

I think it's mislabeled, but I don't know.

Get yourself a refund, girlfriend.

No, I'm i'm liking the book i have i'll wait till like i get to 100 to see but like there's not even a high rise in the book like if they're in london he just bought like a country house why is she on a balcony in west hollywood you have 70 like maybe it will come full circle to the title but i'm i'm really enjoying it but i don't want to recommend trophy wife yet because you might not get the same book i'm reading right there's clearly like a clerical issue over at amazon.com i really really wonder if there is Wait, let me, why don't you just Google it?

Trophy life and book.

Okay, and look at the description.

Yeah, there's a sexy lady on it.

Okay, what does it say the book's about?

Okay.

The brilliant new psychological thriller, a wonderful book.

His prized possession, his greatest mistake.

From the moment I saw Anne, I knew she was perfect for me.

Okay, Anne, fine.

Is that it?

Yeah, even though from the moment he saw her, he did not think, he didn't even look at her.

I've actually, I never read a book that the main character is a man.

You probably haven't read very many, but you've read some.

Like what?

I've also, like, I don't think I ever read, except The Asylum Patient.

That was the only book in the last two years, three years that I've read by a man.

I like don't fuck with men.

I know.

It's really funny how, like, every book I read is a female author.

Books are for the girls.

Like,

unless it's like, you know, James Patterson.

Yeah, I guess.

Alex Carl, like, they're that whole genre.

But the kind of stuff we want to read, like, yeah, it has to be written by women.

Yeah, I'm so not interested in like reading the male perspective.

Yeah, but then I also think that sometimes like women, when they write men, they're so off.

Yeah, but that's the part that's fun about it is that you're writing like from the female perspective, the ideal man.

That's why it's like, you know, it's fiction.

Yeah, yeah, it's fiction, but it's so unrealistic.

It's like not fun.

Oh, I disagree.

It's so unrealistic.

It's actually fun.

No, like these men that like like Colleen Hoover writes, like they don't exist.

No, they don't.

But that's why these books are so popular.

So true.

And with like the resurgence of reading in the last few years, like Reese's Book Club and, you know, Talk Talk, it's really becoming like it's a female thing.

Yeah, I agree.

I also think

there's now this new energy amongst female readers, whereas like male readers have are pretty constant.

Like they like their history books by like men have been read.

Not that women don't read, but I feel like...

So you literally sound like Ben.

No, I don't.

But that

this resurgence of like Reese's Book Club, Book Talk, it's all books for women.

Yeah.

So the surge has been for the girls.

And by the girls.

And by the girls.

Yeah, exactly.

Like the men have their literary corner established

established already.

Yeah, yeah.

And ours is not a corner.

It's like more of like a wing.

In our own little corner.

And I will say the one book that I read by a man, The Silent Patient, I thought was the worst, most overrated book.

So overrated.

I don't know what that says about man writers.

Yeah.

No, the few books that I have read by men have been really good, but that's because they're like the cream of the cream

from the men.

I've been reading the good ones.

Yeah.

It would be like if boys only read like The Nightingale, Luckiest Girl Alive.

So I feel like we've been talking about books for about 20 minutes, and it's the first Thursday in August.

That was my next segue.

New episode of The Redheads just dropped.

You guys, this month's book was so good.

Spoiler alert, all four of us really liked it.

Some more than others, but there was not a dissenter in the group.

So if you're looking for a book to read, I would really recommend I Could Live Here Forever by Hannah Halperin.

Some of the Redheads were crying upon reading the book.

Like it's a book about love and heartbreak and addiction.

And it just hit everyone differently.

But it was so good.

The episode was great.

And it was our last episode before my one-month maternity leave.

Which we also need to discuss today on the episode.

We'll discuss my toast maternity leave, but Redheads will be back first Thursday of October with the snitches.

So you're only skipping one month.

Only skipping one month.

Snitch's Choice is coming up, and we are reading The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yaros because that book is everywhere and it's getting like just such positive reviews in a different way than like

other books get.

It seems like there's a lot there.

So I'm so excited to read that.

I think all of us are bummed.

We have to wait two months to read it, but I'm really excited that it's going to be a Redheads book.

Well, you deserve the month off from, you know, putting the literary community on your back.

Thank you.

But having said that, we need to discuss your maternity leave.

You know, it's all been very up in the air, but we're down to the wire now.

We're down to the wire, and my maternity leave starts after tomorrow's show.

So tomorrow is the last episode of the toast before maternity leave.

And so that means that we will have four weeks of no toast.

So August 4th is our last episode, and we return September 5th right after Labor Day.

We know it'll be tough for you guys, but you know what?

Hopefully you're in love with it.

There's nothing we can do about it.

And you weren't leaving anyway.

And if you're not in love, maybe use those four weeks to find love.

Yeah.

And I'm excited for when we come back.

It's going to be really awesome.

I'm excited for the time off, excited for all the changes in the next month.

No, you take all the time off you need.

When we return September 5th, Jackie will come as much as she wants to

flex schedule.

It'll be a hybrid.

We have ben taylor snitch a bunch of new co-hosts that i've been talking to who love the toast so it'll be just like i feel like everybody loved maternity leave last time we have nothing to be afraid of this isn't our first rodeo you know last time we were like a little nervous we'd never did it before now we've done it it was a great time jax came and just blew everyone away like once a week and then the other episodes were like fun guests i might do some solo episodes patreon will still be active for this month so if you're

gonna suffer August without your regular toast episodes, I recommend signing up for Patreon, patreon.com slash a toast.

You'll get five episodes for the month of August that we will release during the maternity leave.

They will be, we have pre-recorded some jackie stuff.

I will be doing vlogs and

podcast episodes.

So we'll take care of you.

Don't worry.

Like just everyone stay calm, you know?

Yeah.

No, it's going to be great.

Patreon's always there for you.

And if you're not a patron already and you sign up today, you will have enough episodes to get you through till the end of the year.

So

those people who haven't listened to all the Patreon episodes yet, like really, it's all waiting for you.

And for everyone else, you'll at least be covered more than once a week with

podcasts and vlogs that we have forthcoming.

Now, I just think I speak for everyone when I say, like, thank you for going this far with us.

I could never be me.

You're setting an incredibly bad precedent for when I'm pregnant because, like, bitch, when I hit six months, I'm out.

Like, goodbye.

Don't talk to me.

So, you're setting unrealistic expectations for women again.

But we so appreciate all the work that you've done.

This is, I know, been a treacherous few months for you.

And you gave your all to the the toast.

And we really, really appreciate it.

The community appreciates you.

Thank you.

And we appreciate you for holding it down in those days when I couldn't give it.

So it's been

a journey.

A really crazy journey.

And thank you to all the toasters for just coming along with us, listening to every episode.

We see all the numbers and everyone's just stuck by us through all the changes.

It's true.

And

all the video list episodes, whatever it is.

So I'm excited to.

Everyone's just been like shucking and jiving with us.

Like whatever we we say is going down.

They're like, okay, I'll be there.

Yeah.

So it's been great.

And I'm so glad that we've come this far.

I'm excited to start my time off.

God is good, Baruch Hashem.

God is good.

Yeah.

And also when I come back, this maternity leave, like when I come back, will be a little different because the studio in my house, I can probably do more than I could

last time having to go to the studio.

It's so true.

So we shall see.

Not to make everything about me,

but I have started once again.

I feel like everyone's tired of me.

I'm the girl who cried apartment.

I am looking to move.

And everyone knows I live in a bunker with no light.

And I'm like on this journey to seeing the snow by Christmas.

And yesterday we officially started our journey looking for apartments.

Everything we saw yesterday was unbelievably trashy and overpriced.

Today I'm seeing an apartment.

Like, you know, when you have a feeling like it might be the one.

Yeah.

The one I'm seeing today like might be the one.

And what's so exciting about it is that it has like this like this is unheard of in New York.

It has a pantry.

It's like literally like a big ass walk-in closet that's like for food.

It's right off the kitchen, but it has no shelves or anything in it.

It's just like a blank white room.

And I could literally make my own studio at home.

So, like, you know, if I'm sick or, you know, Ben is always recording good guys at like the middle of the night.

Like, I could have my own little like home office and I would be just like you, like, with my own little, except I wouldn't have flamingos, I would just have the leaves.

I think, like, I'm really excited about it.

I need this apartment to work, and it's like actually decently priced.

When do you see it?

Which makes what a 145 today, which just makes me think like it's decently priced.

Like all the photos are fake.

I'm so sick of everyone doing that.

Like everything is fucking fake online.

Street Easy.

Like they render these photos.

Like I understand rendering a photo.

of an apartment like putting a couch and a bed in there.

These real estate agents are getting crafty with their renderings.

Like they'll render the window.

So if the window, which a lot of apartments in New York do, looks at a brick wall, nobody wants that, they'll put a fake city skyline in.

And it's only until you literally walk in the door that you see this apartment has no light because it stares at another building.

Like they are doing the crazy, they're changing the floors.

They're like, oh, look at these dark mahogany wood floors.

You get in, these are old-ass parquet floors.

Like they're lying to you.

It should be illegal.

Like, where is the legislation?

I don't know, sis.

It's so annoying.

Well, I hope that it's everything you want it to be.

The pictures didn't look that fake.

So.

No, they didn't.

So like everyone just pray for me.

Like if this apartment works, I will not only see the snow by Christmas, but I will have like a home studio.

Mini studio.

It wouldn't be like mini studio.

Toast HQ.

No.

Because we don't both fit.

No.

But it's like for you to work from home.

Home.

When you need to.

So excited about it.

I'm pumped for you.

Yeah, it's like kind of a big day for me.

So everyone just like send me positive real estate energy.

Will do.

Sending you positive real estate energy.

Thank you.

So with that, I do feel all caught up

on the happenings of you and I in the last 24 hours.

Me as well.

And now we need to talk about the happenings of the world.

Others.

Of others in the last 24 hours.

So without further ado, to do,

it is time for the fast five stories that you need to know.

Today's episode of The Toast is brought to you by Game Time.

Buying tickets to your favorite events should not be stressful.

Game Time is the fast and easy way to buy tickets for all the sports, music, comedy, and theater near you.

With killer deals on last-minute tickets and their best price, guad untied, you can stop stressing over the tickets and start getting hyped for the fun you're going to have.

I love having the Game Time app on my phone at all times.

I live in New York, a fabulous city with fabulous events going on at all times.

I also travel a lot, so it's always just a good thing to have on my app if I'm in a new city and I have nothing to do that night.

I pull up the Game Time app.

I know I'm going to get a great deal and it's really helpful in finding cool, fun things to do, whether that's sports, music, comedy, athletes, you know, sports.

Game time is the place for last minute ticket deals.

No longer having to plan months in advance, Game Time is deals on tickets right up to the day of the event.

Get exclusive flash deals on tickets for football, basketball, baseball, concerts, comedy, theater, and more.

If you're scouring for Eris tickets this weekend, I checked Game Time before my New York shows and I found it really helpful.

They had great deals.

It's the fastest-growing ticket app in the country for a reason.

You're getting images of your seats before you buy, so you know exactly what to expect when you arrive.

You can buy tickets in a matter of seconds.

It's literally two taps and you're all set.

And tickets are sent directly to your phone, so you never have to dig through your email.

Snag the tickets without the stress with GameTime.

Download the Game Time app, create an account, and use code Toast for $20 off your first purchase.

Terms apply.

Again, create an account and redeem code Toast for $20 off.

Download Game Time today, last minute ticket deals, lowest price, and of course, it's guaranteed.

Today's episode of The Toast is brought to you by Branch Basics.

It's non-toxic.

It's hypoallergenic.

It's free from fragrance, hormone disruptors, and harmful preservatives.

It's Branch Basic, our favorite baby and pet safe cleaning supplies.

So their premium starter kit will provide you with everything you need to replace all of your toxic cleaning products in your home.

It's really a no-brainer.

There are so many reasons to love Branch Basics, of course, being baby and pet-safe, being non-toxic.

I personally love it because it's not a million products.

They use their concentrate that you can use for all different types of surfaces.

I live in an apartment in New York City with not a ton of storage galore.

And I find that Branch Basics products work really well and they don't take up a lot of space in my cabinets.

Also, if you suffer from eczema, allergies, or asthma, make the switch to Branch Basics and you will notice a visible difference.

Their refill model is fabulous as well because once you run out, the only thing you need to repurchase is that concentrate and the oxygen boost.

And then you have all of your products.

Like it's really such a genius model.

And of course, you know, Jackie got into clean girl era when she became pregnant.

There's really no downside to having non-toxic cleaning products in your home.

It's so much better for your babies, for your pets.

And Branch Basics, best of all, is clean and cost-effective.

So if you're looking to save 15% off and get free shipping on your starter kit, use code toast at branchbasics.com.

That's code toast, T-O-A-S-T.

You'll get 15% off plus free shipping when you purchase that starter kit.

The starter kit has everything you can need.

You'll be so happy that you switch.

It's easy.

It's cost-effective.

It's baby and pet safe.

And of course, it's non-toxic.

Great.

Thank you, Claudia.

Our first story: Lizzo is speaking out.

She's hitting back at the outrageous, unbelievable sexual harassment lawsuit.

So Lizzo posted a multi-slide note to her Instagram talking about the bombshell lawsuit that three of her former backup dancers filed against her on Tuesday that has been the talk of the town all Truly.

The talk of the ton.

She said,

quote, these last few days have been gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing.

My work ethic, morals, and respectfulness have been questioned.

My character has been criticized.

Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations, but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.

She said these sensationalized claims came from former employees who already publicly admitted that their behavior while touring with her had been inappropriate and unprofessional.

She explained that with her passion comes hard work and high standards, admitting that she has had to make hard decisions.

It's never my intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or like they aren't valued as an important part of my team.

But overall, she's categorically denying these allegations, saying she's not trying to appear as a victim, but implored her fans and followers to know that she is not the villain that she has been portrayed as in the recent days.

So, this response kind of gave nothing.

She didn't really address the biggest claim, which was, you know, the vagina, apple, banana, excuse me.

She did, but she.

She said, you know, I've been open with my sexuality, but like,

okay, and that has nothing to do with this.

Yeah.

I mean, I do think she's limited in what she can say.

And even her saying something and just the overall message is like, I did not do this shit.

This is not who I am.

That's the DI.

She's denying.

Not that she would do anything other than that if she was going to put out a statement, not be like, yeah, sorry about that.

It was a notes app screenshot, which I found shocking, just given the gravity of the situation.

What would you have expected?

A video?

No, I don't know.

There are many different forms or just like to release a statement like on a Word doc or something.

Like the notes app,

it does in this culture, like diminish.

It's like kind of at this point, like a trope.

Yeah, but a Word doc?

You know what I mean?

Like people make statements that just like look different.

They play different forms.

Like a Canva, you mean?

Would you like to see that?

Like a PDF, a Canva quote card.

I wouldn't like to see anything.

I just think it's interesting to note and worth noting that it was a Notes app screenshot.

Got it.

But that's where you go to write your thoughts and feelings.

Like when I have something that I like, I'm thinking, I go to my Notes app.

No, I totally get it.

I'm just, I'm mentioning it.

What are her other options for real?

I mean, celebrities release statements all the time on social media and they take many different forms.

Colors, you know, layouts, formats.

But don't you think, like, then if it was a color, we would be like,

this.

She's not taking it seriously.

Yeah.

Yeah.

No, I'm just saying.

Like, I think a lot of times people kind of shy away from doing like a classic notes app apology because it's become kind of,

it's a classic, you know?

Yeah.

It's like a choice.

It's cliche for a reason.

So true.

Yeah.

I think whatever medium she used.

I think people maybe expected something slightly more official.

Okay.

But

yes.

You don't have to keep arguing with me about this.

You don't.

No, yes and no, because her brand is so her, and especially her social media, like if she had put out something that really looked like it was written by PR people,

I think that would ring false.

I mean, it's such a serious thing.

It's like an actual, like, I wouldn't be surprised if, like, it looked like a legal notice.

Like, it is a serious legal matter.

Yeah.

It is.

Well,

what do you think?

I mean, she didn't say anything.

So,

which I would have expected her to say.

Like, what is she going to be like?

No, I did that shit.

Let me pay up this lawsuit.

Like,

it's in her best interest financially and, you know, publicly to deny it at this current junction.

She didn't say anything.

She basically,

I don't know, for me, like, of course, like the kind of grotesque allegations are of interest.

But what I find even more interesting is like the people coming out of the woodwork who have, you know, very closely worked with her and there's proof of that just saying she's a horrible person yeah for me the most interesting thing i mean of course there's always going to be a pylon there's always going to be people that don't like you that the fact that no one is coming forward to say the opposite whether it's people that's worked with her or so like fellow stars celebs you know she's one of the most popular in the industry people like she's always like collabing and has so many friends it seems and that no one has come forward to be like this is not the lizzo that i know

wait and also also you saw Tina Knowles commented on an Instagram that was like talking about Beyonce and she was basically like oh my god You guys look for something in everything She also didn't say Kelly Roland's name or her sister's name.

So she basically put that to bed

I don't know I'm suspicious for sure.

I don't know if she did oh you think she's out of bed?

I think maybe she maybe Beyonce took out other people's names so that to lessen yeah to lessen it's not just like I'm taking out Lizzo, but I want to take out Lizzo.

So let me take out the two people who I'm closest to so they won't be offended.

Solange and Kelly, yeah.

Yeah.

No, that's a good point.

I think that's what it is.

So you think there's there?

I think there's there, but she has plausible deniability by taking out more than Lizzie.

She does.

That's so true.

Not even a lawyer.

Yeah.

So yeah, that's what's most shocking to me, that there's not like two camps being like, no, Lizzo is a great person and she would never do these things.

And then the other people who have are disgruntled.

That's actually a really good point.

I guess we can wait and see if like anybody does come forward, but I don't think anybody wants to throw themselves in the middle of this like messy ass thing.

Yeah, well, I mean, for anyone who's working with her.

Oh, and by the way, for anyone who's worked with her who has positive experiences, like they really have nothing to lose.

Yeah, by the way, though,

I could see like if other celebrities came forward and were like, Lizzo is fabulous, that's like the exact thing she's being accused of.

Like, of course, she would be nice to Harry Styles,

but not people who she considers beneath her.

That's like the difference.

It's all people who work for her.

Got it.

Yeah.

So, and especially because it wouldn't be helpful.

It would actually fuel the fire.

We're not getting any former or current employees coming forward being like, no, Lizzo was the best boss I ever had.

She champions women.

Right.

There's like that.

Unrelated.

Theo's like actually 10 feet from me.

10 feet.

He's on the floor, like all the way over there.

I'm about to vomit from the smell of this fart.

Like, that's power.

He's a powerful person.

He's a powerful man.

Oh my God.

And he like keeps going.

It smells horrible.

Is he sick?

It's giving sick energy.

Did he eat something funny?

It's lingering and strengthening.

Ooh.

That's the worst kind.

Powerful.

L and D.

Are you ready for our next story?

I am.

Have we said everything we need to say about Lizzo?

Yeah, I'm waiting and see.

Like, you know,

this has to play out in the court of law.

Obviously, these allegations are extremely incongruous to who she has said that she is, but she's maintaining that she is who she is.

Right.

And I will wait and see.

Yeah.

But it's shocking shocking stuff.

But it's shocking stuff.

And I'm sure.

One thing she did kind of address is that she's like difficult to work with.

And her

rebuttal to that is like, I'm extremely passionate about my art.

Like, yeah, I'm hardcore.

I work hard.

That's maybe not for everyone.

That was like the only kind of direct allegation that she addressed.

Yeah.

I, that's not what's bothering me that she might be like a tough boss.

No, like, I can see that there's an argument to be made for, like, you know, there's a lot at stake.

It's a high-stress environment.

Sure, there's an argument there.

Yeah.

Yeah.

So we'll see what

else comes out.

But our next story, another thread from the week, Taylor Swift.

So California politicians are urging Taylor Swift to postpone her LA concerts over the hotel strike days after attending her show, actually.

So these California politicians pleaded with Taylor to postpone the last leg of her sold-out Eris tour in solidarity with striking hotel employees in LA, including the state's lieutenant governor, who actually just went to her show at Levi Stadium.

Yeah.

Okay.

Not only that, but like, so the politicians want Taylor to fix the strike, not the politicians?

No, it's so crazy.

The union represents over 32,000 hospitality workers in Southern California and Arizona, and they are striking for higher wages because like the cost of living has gone up and they need higher wages.

And it's like Taylor canceling her show is going to save the

cost of living crisis.

And also,

her fans who paid for the hotels are not going to get their money back.

They're going to be stuck in LA.

She's canceling her shows because of a problem you caused and you can't solve.

I think it's like, it's half a million people who are currently have tickets to see Taylor.

So putting all those people in a bad financial situation could cause a mini recession.

Like, this is a terrible idea.

And this is just the whole thing that's so fucked with celebrity culture.

Like anytime there's like a, you know, a national crisis or like an issue politically, it's always like, Taylor Swift, do something.

She's a singer.

Like, what can she fucking do?

No, like the, the 53 officials signed the letter to Taylor asking her, oh my God, to postpone the show.

These literally, why don't you go be helpful?

Why don't you negotiate the hotel strike?

Like, why don't you go actually do something?

And you know what?

The pressure on hotels right now from all the people who are going to flock to LA starting literally today,

they want to do that.

They want to have the most staff.

Like they want to, they don't want to cancel reservations because they don't have enough, you know, concierges or hotel bell hops.

Like if anything, like this big event is probably putting pressure on them.

They're going to lose money if they can't fulfill the demand.

So actually Taylor's probably helping move the strike forward.

Yeah.

No, but the overall problem that they are striking against, which is cost of living, is a political issue.

It's a political issue, not a Taylor issue.

Yeah, literally.

This makes no fucking sense.

It's so moronic, like the fact that 53 politicians took time out of their day to write a petition and sign it and like you know how slow everything in in government is like this is probably like a weeks long affair you know what they could have done for the cost of living crisis in a week yeah they actually uh worked on it ridiculous ridiculous i mean i don't think she's gonna postpone her shows no and literally it would be so dumb like give the hotel workers what they want like nobody on the planet works harder has to deal with more shit from people than hotel workers and it's these huge conglomerates like marriott and just give them what they fucking want and leave taylor alone the hotels would have to be giving the hotel workers what they want.

Like the political

in control of their wages.

No, no, the politicians should work on affordable living in their cities.

Well, they should work on, yes, of course, like the economy.

They should also work on like working with these huge hotel groups like Starwood.

I forget all the names, but they're all these huge conglomerates, like working with them, helping the strike move forward instead of like literally working on this nonsense.

Yeah, this is

so dumb.

Like posterious.

It's honestly, like, embarrassing to think about, like, these are people who are in like control and power, and they, like,

make the city go round.

And this is their best solution.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

This is embarrassing.

Yeah.

And

I saw this on TikTok a few weeks ago.

I'm like, oh my God, this is so dumb.

But like, now it's an actual thing because at first it was just like people on social media being like, Taylor, do something.

And now it's like actual politicians.

I'm humiliated for this country.

Yeah, humiliated.

She's doing age shows at LA.

I don't know.

She's doing a fucking shit ton.

That's crazy.

Are you feeling FOMO?

No, I mean, I did have tickets that I did give up because I wanted to be here with you.

Oh, that's true.

I do.

I feel good about it.

Like, I've seen it three times.

Let someone else go, you know.

And actually, she just posted on Instagram while we were recording

new U.S.

dates.

I can read them to you, which is exciting for you because in October, she'll be in Miami for three nights.

So we'll go.

Then she has three nights in New Orleans.

This outside.

Three nights.

Yep.

Oh, no, no.

Sorry.

This is 2024.

Great.

Even better.

Then she has three nights in Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, and then one, two, three, four, five, six nights in Toronto.

So we can go to Toronto too.

But you'll come to Miami.

Oh, 100%.

Margaret just put it in the family chat and was like, see you bitches in Miami.

No, this isn't an option, Olivia.

Oh my God.

When the snitch is lit.

No, when the snitch is literally,

there's no coming between her.

Yeah.

Today's episode of the toast is also brought to you by eBay Authenticity Guarantee.

You know, it's no secret that Jackie and I love to invest, whether it's in purses, clothing, or shoes.

Jackie more specifically, but me too.

You know, I get involved here and there.

And we are always making sure to shop smart with eBay Authenticity Guarantee.

eBay authenticators are there verifying every detail of your purchase.

eBay Authenticity Guarantee protects buyers from fakes, gives them the assurance that they're getting the real deal.

When you're spending a lot of time investing online, you know, there's so many people out there who might not have the best of intentions, and eBay is out here looking out for your girls because what is worse than spending time and money scouring the internet for your next purchase, only to later find out that you were scammed.

With eBay Authenticity Guarantee, you'll never get faked over again.

The service currently covers eligible items across sneakers, watches, handbags, jewelry, and streetwear.

Personally, we feel more confident in ordering online because we know that an expert at eBay is authenticating our items.

So any purchase that is backed by the authenticity guarantee is sent to the authentication team who personally inspect it.

They check it against the listing and they authenticate it.

So as any good real housewife would say, in a world full of fakes, it's time to get real with eBay Authenticity Guarantee.

You know, if you're spending time, money, energy, all these things on finding something that you love, make sure you're taking the proper steps to protect it.

Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay Authenticity Guarantee.

Everyone deserves real.

Visit eBay.com for terms.

Today's episode is also brought to you by Legacy Box.

Legacy Box is hands down the brand that we get the most questions about.

I feel like you guys know about it.

And then you find yourself at a place in your life where you need it and you can't remember our code.

So listen up, girls.

Do you know where your box of old home movies is?

Have you checked that box in a while to make sure they're not too damp or hot or even molding?

All of our old media can break down over time.

And if it's not preserved, it will be lost forever.

So I'm sure you're thinking, like, it's fine.

It's in my cellar.

It's in my attic.

I'll take care of it.

Well, the more time you leave, the more risk you run of having your old memories be destroyed.

We grew up, Jackie and I, in the VHS era.

We had a huge basement storage filled of VHSs and we tried so many things to try and get them to play on like our DVD player.

It was so treacherous and then Legacy Box came and changed our lives.

So it is easy.

You basically load the legacy box with all of your old tapes, films, pictures, and then you send it back.

You'll get it back on a thumb drive or the cloud.

It'll be ready to watch and super easy to share.

It's so simple.

It's basically like magic.

So send it in, fill it up with whatever you got.

They do it all.

VHS, camcorder, pictures, whatever you need converted, they will handle it.

Their team does it in the USA, so you'll get it back on a thumb drive or the cloud.

What I love about Legacy Box is that they keep you updated along the way.

It's very scary to send something so meaningful in the mail and not know where it is.

They're sending you updates via email throughout the entire process so you can feel really calm, cool, and collected about the whole thing.

So don't let the summer heat age your videotapes, your film reels, and fade your photos.

Visit legacybox.com slash toast to shop their $9 tape sale.

That's legacybox.com slash toast to unlock this incredible offer.

Are you ready for our next story?

It's a little more strike news.

Different strike.

Okay.

Sag Aftra has released the names of celebrities who have donated over $1 million to the campaign for struggling actors.

I saw this was incredible.

And it harks on something we spoke about earlier in the week.

Yes.

So Sag Afstra has put forth a list of all the celebrities who have donated over a million dollars.

And here they are.

Georgia Damal Clooney, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Meryl Streep,

then also Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, Matt and Luciana Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Hugh Jackman, and Deborah Lee Furness, his wife, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, Nicole Kidman and Arnold Schwarzenegger have also donated to the huge sum.

Yeah, so we were talking about earlier, like there's been like weird public pressure on celebrities who haven't been seen out picketing.

And there are more than one way, there is more than one way to support the strike.

And I actually think this is huge.

You know, SAG has like a

like a nonprofit, like a fund that helps, when we think of actors, like we think of the people on that list, but there's like 100,000 people in the union who are unknown, who don't make a lot of money, who actually don't even qualify for health insurance.

So

this fund, so how many people were on that list?

At least 10.

They said over a million.

So let's say minimum, there's $10 million now that can be given to people to pay their rent.

yeah so how does it work i mean i'm sure neither you nor i know but like does do then they divide that by the number of members in sag and they give a little bit to everyone i feel like you apply

and they like go through the applications i honestly don't know got it well i'm sure it's based on like whose situation is most dire yeah

But they seem organized over at SAG.

Like they got, they got a system for it.

And that's huge.

Yeah, that is huge.

And because these are, these are working actors who don't make a lot of money and who for the foreseeable future can't make any right right

i've also been um i saw tick tock yesterday greer grammar she's not like the perfect person to have done it because she is technically an epo baby but she did like an unboxing she's like i just got my residuals in from sag they send me a check for like she was on awkward she's been in a bunch of movies and here are the residuals i got and she's like a decently well-known actress and toaster actually.

Hey, Greer.

And she was reading her, most of the residuals that came in, they were like checks from Awkward.

It was literally like 11 cents.

I think the most one was like $1.60.

So then the actors are striking for residuals on streaming platforms.

Yeah.

But the residuals aren't great if you're not on Friends.

No, they want a better, they're negotiating like a better deal.

Is Awkward on a streaming platform?

I'm sure it's on Paramount Plus because right now they get no residuals from streaming.

Maybe that residual is from cable.

Right.

So they get no residuals from streaming, but they want to negotiate for residuals.

But we see that actually residuals are not what we think they are.

No, but they could be a lot better.

I think most people are watching those, binging those shows on streamers.

Like, that's for like a rerun.

Yeah.

On cable, which nobody watches.

But cable is the one.

But cable's the one that actually has a profitable residual system.

I do believe that they're also negotiating for like a better

split on all

residuals.

Got it.

Because it's like still this model from like the 1900s.

Well, maybe if your theory is correct, by the time we're back for maternity leave, it'll be September.

And you said that's when the strike will end.

So maybe.

That's just what people in the industry, I know.

That's just like what they said.

That's what the insiders are saying or TikTok?

No, insiders, like people whom I know in my personal life, like not anything on social media.

But again, like, as always, take everything I say with half a grain of salt.

And are the insiders that you know on the SAG side or on the business side?

Business.

Hmm.

Kind of.

I don't want to say too much, you know, about my sources.

It was literally just like one person who like works in the industry.

Like, I need to calm down.

No, no, no.

You have really high.

He made a fire point.

He made a lot of bad ideas.

He put sources in high places, Claude.

Unbelievable.

Are you ready for our next story?

Yeah.

A little exciting doll news.

Kylie Jenner launches her own Bratz doll.

Kylie has teamed teamed up with the toy company Bratz to release their first ever celebrity doll collaboration.

On Tuesday, the brand launched six mini Kylie dolls.

It's called the Mini Bratz ex Kylie Collectibles that recreate some of Kylie's most iconic fashion looks, including two of her Met Gala outfits.

Then Kylie shared a cute clip of her daughter Stormy wearing a tool dress and playing with the dolls on her Instagram story.

She said had to get Storm all of the minis at Bratz.

I feel like this is that Kylie taking her power back.

I feel like people used to like say as an insult, she looks like a Bratz doll.

Yeah, that will just never be an insult to me.

Brat stalls are quite literally snatched to the gods, and I would love to look like one.

Literally, goals.

Yeah, they're all gorgeous.

Yeah, they're so cute.

They're so stylish.

They're so pretty.

They say that about Ari too.

Do they?

Yeah, I mean, she does look like a brat stall just because she's so tiny.

Tiny.

Also, the way that Ari is like

going through.

I know, like, her own cancellation scandal right now.

And also, all this like old stuff is coming back up, like the donuts video.

Yeah, I know.

I've been seeing that all over the world.

Everyone had

forgotten.

Repressed.

That was like an incredibly weird thing that she did.

Like, I, if you don't know the video, just Google it.

She like went into like a mom-and-pop donut shop.

And when the person behind the counter went like back to the kitchen, she started licking all the donuts on display.

Yeah.

No end.

And then talking about how much she hates America.

Yeah, because it's like a big fat thing that Americans do is have donuts.

It's delicious.

And she's literally supporting that institution, so it makes no sense.

Yeah, no, she was being like a reckless teen.

I think we all chalked it up, and it was.

Like, people are entitled to their bad moments.

Like, it was a terrible thing, but like, what would she do?

It kill her?

Like,

it was just dumb teenage antics, rebellion phase.

She wasn't a teenager, but

yeah, we had moved on.

But now, everything is coming.

Everything is coming back.

Yeah, she's going through it.

It's not her moment.

And like, her relationship timelines with Big Sean and

Davidson.

So she's clearly like a girly who just like overlaps.

Yeah.

But Ethan, what's his name?

Slater.

Is that his last name?

Yeah.

Back to Kylie.

I think this is so cute.

The dolls are so cute.

I have no use for them, but if I did.

That was my question.

Like, who is this for?

Because Bratz dolls like are for kids.

Yeah.

Kylie's fans are like grown-ass women.

Maybe it's just like a collectible thing.

Or it's for

just girls, like girls like Kylie.

Also, you could say the exact same thing about the Barbie movie.

Yeah, but then once you see it, like you realize it's for adults.

Yeah.

Okay, so the dolls are for kids?

For adults?

That's my question.

I don't know.

If I had a daughter, I would get these.

Yeah, it's cute.

It's so cute.

I saw someone message me, or I saw a tweet that was like, the Bratz movie walked so Barbie could run.

The Bratz movie, I'm so glad you brought that up.

Was a transformative piece of cinema.

And the Bratz movie is so good.

You want to know how I know the Bratz movie is so good?

Hmm.

Do you know what film we were all watching?

Of course.

We found out that our movie.

Everyone knows.

The toasters know.

Oh, okay.

Should I finish the story or no?

You can, but when we told the original story, honestly, it's worth it.

I remember the episode.

We were in L.A.

We were in LA.

Oh, that was a long time ago.

L.A.

week.

Smitch was there.

I think it was like the Thursday or Friday episode and it was because we were doing um ads for editude

We got that editude

that was a really long time ago So you can go watch that but just brief cliff notes when we were all like in middle and high school We found out that our dad passed away We were literally sitting on the couch watching the Bratz movie and our mom came in and was like pause the TV girlies I got some news and the movie was so good like that is something that would like ruin a film, you know, finding out your parent died um but I love that movie still.

Like, it's not even destroyed.

Like, that's how good the movie is.

It transcends death and grief.

Yeah, kind of like the toast.

I was just, that's the thread.

That's the thread.

Yeah.

Um, no, the movie is so good.

I would watch it today.

It's a masterpiece.

I don't think it got the recognition that it deserved.

And we're always quoting it.

Like, don't get your bragas in a twist.

We're, oh, and the, I feel like now we're having, I'm having deja vu, like of the repetition.

But what's so great about the movie is that, like, the main brats character, her mom is that queen.

I believe it's the actress.

I forget her name.

She plays the mother in my Big Fat Greek wedding.

She's a timeless queen.

No, it's the star side movie.

It's layered as well.

Yeah.

If you haven't seen it, you need to see it.

And it's very inclusive.

There's a deaf main character.

It's amazing.

Yeah.

Really amazing.

And I'm glad that Kylie's partnered with them to give them the visibility they deserve.

Yeah, maybe like this partnership, Rising Tides, Raise All Ships.

Like maybe now more people will be invested in Bratz culture and watch, you know, the Bratz live-action movie, and more people will see that stunning work of art.

Yeah, it's all good.

A girl can dream.

And we're going to deal farted again.

He's definitely sick.

Get well soon.

Refua Sleima.

Refuashlema, my love.

Are you ready for our fifth and final story?

I am.

It's some exciting Broadway news because the notebook the musical will be opening on Broadway in spring 2024.

The musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook is officially heading to Broadway.

Performances will begin in February 2024 with the show's opening night set for March 14th.

The cast has yet to be announced, but the notebook features music and lyrics by Broadway alum Ingrin Michelson and a bunch of other Broadway heavy hitters working on it as well.

The notebook musical was originally announced in 2019 and ran at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in the fall of 2022.

So it's been done.

And then I was scrolling through the article And there's already a song that's on YouTube by Ingrid Michelson called If This Is Love.

And it's a notebook musical song.

Okay.

I mean, I have to see it before I can judge.

It does sound like a little crazy.

Like

it's very camp.

It's very camp.

I just feel like we got the musical version.

of the notebook and it was Miley Cyrus's Nicholas Sparks, you know?

So what was your movie called?

The Last Song.

When the waves are flooding the shore and I can't find my way home anymore.

That was like literally Miley's best song ever.

She needs to cover that again.

I feel like she's always going back and doing like seven things and the climb.

Like give us that.

No, I agree.

I'm always singing that song weirdly.

It's like so beautiful.

It's so beautiful.

And I do agree if there was going to be a Nicholas Sparks Broadway show, like why not the last song

that already has original music?

Right.

Like give us Miley now.

I think that this could be good.

It's like, so underrated Miley was in a Nicholas Sparks film, you know?

No, it's under, not even that, that that's where she met Liam Hemsworth.

They fell in love, they got married, they got broken up, they got together again.

The Nicholas Sparks, Miley Cyrus film is almost a perfect film.

Why is it imperfect?

You know why, Jaggie.

I don't know that I do.

One scene that's like like butt-clenchingly cringe.

What scene?

They're in the truck, like driving around wherever the hell they are.

Did this go viral?

I don't think so.

Oh.

We like always like as kids were just like cringe.

Why?

What were they doing?

She starts singing she will be loved and like she literally sounds terrible.

Yeah, yeah, agreed.

She's like looking out the window and she starts singing to the radio and he's like wow like your voice is really good.

And like that's just like a cringy trope, but like her voice actually sounded like terrible.

And she actually has a good voice.

Right.

Like there was no reason why they couldn't have just done another take or like put the song in her key.

The last time I watched the last song was a few years ago.

I sobbed my eyes out.

Yeah, it's got it all.

It's got love.

It's got tragedy.

It's got, you know, classism.

Yeah.

Oh my God.

It really was emotional for me.

No, it's, it's an amazing movie.

It is.

So maybe if the notebook on Broadway does well, they would consider the last song on Broadway.

I can't, I don't know why I keep forgetting the name of the movie.

I keep thinking when I look at you is the name of the movie, but that's the name of the song Miley wrote.

Yeah, the last song.

The last song.

Why did Nicholas Sparks like stop

filmmaking?

Like, I feel like there was Dear John, the notebook.

When I look at, what's it called?

The last song.

There was like a couple of years where it was like peak entertainment and then it just kind of died off.

Well, I feel like

that genre has sort of

been not a place to go anymore.

You know, it's like...

Colleen Hoover is the new Nicholas Sparks.

Writing-wise, yeah.

But let's see how her movies do.

So far, it's not looking good.

It's so true.

I'm sure there's like an actual reason why Nicholas Sparks hasn't made a lot of movies since, but.

Do you think it was his scandal?

No, I don't.

He had a very short-lived scandal.

About like a school he created.

Yeah, and like anti-Semitism.

Yeah, yeah.

We got to look into that.

I know.

I've tried.

I can't wrap my head around it.

It was such a bizarre story with like no context.

Yeah.

I actually don't think it impacted his career because it was like such a weird story.

But maybe he's also just writing less.

Like maybe he's enjoying the fruits of his labor.

Retirement.

Yeah.

Perhaps.

But his movies, like, if he made movies now, what, they would go to Netflix.

We'd all watch him in one day.

And we,

like, it just, they don't have.

He was definitely ahead of his time.

Yeah.

He gave us everything he could.

It's true.

And, you know, he gave us quite a lot, including

when the waves are

blood in the shore.

Wasn't there, weren't there more

songs from that EP?

I don't think so.

I thought it was just a single that she released for the film.

No.

Let me just go to this album really quickly.

Yeah, I'm going on Spotify.

Oh, it's an EP, and that song is on it, but the rest of the songs are not from the movie.

Got it.

But it's a great EP.

Slaps.

Slaps.

Slapi-o.

So those are the stories that you needed to know.

Ooh,

she's a rhymer.

So yeah, that's our episode.

Tomorrow's episode reminder is our final episode before Jax heads off to maternity leave.

So send her your well wishes.

I wish you well.

Thank you so much for listening to the Toast of Millennium Morning Show, where we deliver the fast five stories that you need to know every Monday through Friday.

So if you're watching this on YouTube, no, every Monday through, I'm keep fucking this up, every Monday through Friday on YouTube.

So if you're watching this on YouTube, please feel free to subscribe and give this video a thumbs up.

We're also available as podcasts and where podcasts can be found.

So it's Spotify, Tune, Stitcher, Public Review, Area, CastPox, all the places with this and podcasts.

Find us, the Toast Leave Affairs story review, about how beautiful, stunning, and wickedly talented we are.

Have an amazing day, you guys, and we'll see you tomorrow for Friday.

Love ya.

Bye.