Can I Get A Hug?: Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Episode of The Toast · October 8, 2026 · 1 h 5 min
Claudia and Jackie Oshry discuss Joe Manganiello's memoir, Dave Portnoy's feud with Bailey Taylor, Dancing with the Stars running order, Alix Earle, and Disney+ streaming the Super Bowl.
Summary
Claudia and Jackie Oshry opened the Thursday episode of The Toast with banter about Claudia's pregnancy-related carpal tunnel, an upcoming photo shoot that both said they dreaded, and their joking pride at being on a list of podcasts eligible for Golden Globe nomination.
The first story covered excerpts from Joe Manganiello's memoir Bloodlines, in which he described a seven-year autoimmune illness and claimed Sofia Vergara refused to hug him and mocked his dog. Claudia argued that the marriage details should have been kept private and called his invoking of past suicidal ideation in that context manipulative, while Jackie noted Vergara's joking nature. The hosts then read the leaked DMs between Dave Portnoy and Bailey Taylor over the 'It Girl' concept and played Taylor's response video; both criticized Taylor's body-shaming language and Claudia defended Portnoy's record of charitable giving.
The hosts discussed Bobby Bones's claim on the He Said, G Said podcast that Dancing with the Stars strategically orders performances at the top of each hour, and Howard Stern's mockery of the show's voters. They then considered Alix Earle liking Braxton Berrios's post about a season-ending surgery, with Claudia suggesting Berrios move on from football. The episode closed with Disney+ streaming the 2027 Super Bowl, Jackie criticizing the NFL's international ambitions, and speculation about the halftime performer, with Justin Bieber floated as a likely pick.
Chapters
- 0:23
Cold open: carpal tunnel and wet hair
Claudia describes pregnancy-related carpal tunnel and Jackie signs her splint before their photo shoot.
- 4:13
Nominated to be nominated
The hosts joke about their podcast appearing on a Golden Globes eligibility list and plan to watch nominations on January 2nd.
- 6:15
Dreading photo shoots
Claudia and Jackie explain why they dislike photo shoots and joke that it limits their careers.
Linked moment · 16:17Skip to 16:17 using a listen link in the info box.
16:17Joe Manganiello's memoir
The hosts react to Bloodlines excerpts about Manganiello's autoimmune illness and his marriage to Sofia Vergara.
- 23:10
Celebrity crushes
Claudia discusses her shifting celebrity crushes, including Joe Jonas unfollowing her on Instagram.
- 26:41
Dave Portnoy vs. Bailey Taylor
Jackie reads the DMs between Portnoy and Taylor over the It Girl concept and the hosts critique Taylor's response video.
- 39:42
Bobby Bones on Dancing with the Stars order
The hosts discuss Bones's claims about performance ordering, fan voting, and Howard Stern's criticism of voters.
- 55:25
Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios
The hosts interpret Earle liking Berrios's post about a season-ending injury and discuss his future.
- 59:51
Disney+ streams the Super Bowl
The hosts discuss the 2027 Super Bowl streaming on Disney+ and the NFL's push for international audiences.
- 1:02:01
Halftime show speculation
The hosts guess possible Super Bowl halftime performers, settling on Justin Bieber as plausible.
Key points
What was said, by whom, with the exact words. Timestamps jump to the moment.
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry says AI holds the most potential for her in replacing photo shoots, which she dislikes.
“I feel like that's where, for me, I see the most potential in AI”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry argues Manganiello did not originally come out of the divorce looking bad, so his need to vindicate himself is puzzling.
“I don't feel like he came out looking like a bad guy at all”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry says partners owe each other privacy and that the memoir's revelations make her dislike Manganiello.
“I think that like you do sort of owe your partner privacy. And this kind of like makes me not like him”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry calls it manipulative for Manganiello to link his earlier suicidal ideation and his dog to criticism of Vergara.
“So like to bring it up in the context of the dog and Sofia Vergara is like kind of manipulative”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry argues Manganiello is using the Vergara material for publicity, since it leads the book's press.
“It's a book all about his chronic illness, but the excerpt he chooses to lead the press with is the one about Sofia Vergara”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry says Taylor's demand that Portnoy donate to charity was a bad call because Portnoy is notably charitable.
“he's extremely charitable. There's not one more charitable. It's true. He donates a lot of money to veterans, small businesses”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry says the DMs changed her view of Taylor, whom she had seen as rational and relatable on Summer House.
“I thought she's like, just like rational and the cool girl's girl and just like relatable and got it together”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry suggests Taylor picked the fight expecting public support because Portnoy is widely disliked.
“it's easy to pick a fight with Dave Portnoy, because so many people dislike him”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry argues that a generic idea like asking celebrities about their 'it girl' can arise independently without copying.
“But two people can have that same thought without them having copied”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry notes that Bobby Bones won his season on fan votes despite having the lowest judges' scores of the finalists.
“He scored the lowest of the final four in judges, but he had the most fan votes and that's why he won”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry rejects Howard Stern's criticism, arguing that voters eliminating attractive contestants early shows sophistication.
“I think it speaks to the actual evolution and the intelligence of the Dancing with the Stars voting community”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry relays Bobby Bones's theory that the network strategically places pairings at the start and end of each hour to catch channel-flipping viewers.
“the network is very intentional about which celebrity and dance pro pairings they put at the top and the bottom of each hour”
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry believes performing last in an episode signals a contestant is not at risk of elimination.
“I think if you're at the end, I've always felt that like you're not even remotely at risk for going home”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry says Earle's reality show portrayed Berrios as an ideal boyfriend, so the family need not repair his image.
“I think the show made Braxton look amazing. like the world's most amazing boyfriend”
Listen from 57:03 · Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios relationship
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry suggests Berrios should retire from football after repeated season-ending injuries.
“I just feel like Braxton should call it quits with football. Like it's sort of just like not meant to be”
Listen from 58:58 · Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios relationship
- Claudia Oshry
Claudia Oshry says she prefers major events remain on cable television.
“I happen to like big events being on cable. It just feels, like, so”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry criticizes the NFL for pursuing a global audience at the expense of its domestic fans.
“you're also like forsaking your fans that are here and like you in service of like this global audience”
- Jackie OshryPrediction · due Feb 2027
Jackie Oshry predicts Miley Cyrus will not headline the 2027 halftime show because Jay-Z chooses performers.
“it's going to happen. You have to remember that Jay-Z is doing the halftime show. Who are his friends”
- Jackie Oshry
Jackie Oshry suggests Justin Bieber is a plausible halftime performer because he wants to earn money.
“I think Justin Bieber is interested in making money right now. Yeah. So that he doesn't feel like a total deadbeat compared to his wife”
People
In the conversation
- Claudia OshryAmerican media personality, podcaster and co-host of The Toast, known as Girl With No Job
- Jackie OshryAmerican podcaster and co-host of The Toast, Claudia Oshry's sister
Discussed
- Joe ManganielloActor known for True Blood, author of the memoir Bloodlines
- Sofia VergaraColombian-American actress and Manganiello's ex-wife
- Dave PortnoyBarstool Sports founder known for pizza reviews
- Bobby BonesRadio host and Dancing with the Stars season 27 winner
- Howard SternAmerican radio host on whose show Stallone's parents argued in 1992
- Alix EarleSocial media influencer and 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model
- Braxton BerriosNFL wide receiver and Alix Earle's ex-boyfriend
- Ashley DupréAlix Earle's stepmother
- Joe JonasSinger and Nick Jonas's brother in the Jonas Brothers
- Jay-ZRapper and businessman
- Justin BieberSinger cast as Cupid in Maisel's Mythoverse film
- Miley CyrusPop singer Claudia hopes will headline a halftime show
Topics
Related episodes
Bloodlines: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026The Toast · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 h 9 min
Claudia and Jackie Oshry discuss Taylor Swift at Tight Ends University, Kylie Jenner's Meta glasses, Joe Manganiello's memoir, Lizzo's album flop, and Love Island USA.
Toast Passion News: Thursday, May 28th, 2026The Toast · May 28, 2026 · 55 min
Sisters Jackie and Claudia Oshry discuss West Wilson's rumored Summer House exit, Love Island USA, Keke Palmer and Sean Evans, Mormon Wives, and Susan Boyle's makeover.
More from The Toast
Reale Actives FC: Wednesday, July 15th, 2026Jul 15, 2026 · 54 min
Jackie and Claudia Oshry unveil a studio makeover and discuss Elle, Alix Earle's Time cover, Hailey Bieber's Gap jeans, Summer House, the World Cup, and a Taco Bell-linked parasite outbreak.
Miscellaneous Summer Treats with BSC: Friday, July 10th, 2026Jul 10, 2026 · 1 h 36 min
Jackie Oshry and fill-in co-host Ben Soffer discuss Summer House, Taylor Frankie Paul, Taylor Swift's wedding, LIV Golf and Love Island USA's family night.
Girls Trip to Brisborne: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026Jun 30, 2026 · 1 h 14 min
Claudia and Jackie Oshry discuss Amanda Batula's Summer House exit, Taylor Swift wedding speculation, celebrity news, Love Island USA drama and listener advice.
The Clam Slam Heard Round The World: Friday, June 26th, 2026Jun 26, 2026 · 52 min
Sisters Claudia and Jackie Oshry recap Love Island USA and discuss Tom Sandoval's assault allegations, an Aquamarine series, a Donkey spinoff, and Mitchell Musso's reunion snub.
- Bloodlines: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
Jun 24, 2026 · 1 h 9 min
Claudia and Jackie Oshry discuss Taylor Swift at Tight Ends University, Kylie Jenner's Meta glasses, Joe Manganiello's memoir, Lizzo's album flop, and Love Island USA.
From the publisher
1. Joe Manganiello Reveals 7-Year Battle with Mysterious Autoimmune Disease That He Says Nearly Killed Him (PEOPLE) (16:23) 2. Dave Portnoy posts ‘Tea By The Sea’ video about "beef" with Summer House's Bailey Taylor (Instagram) (26:24) 3. Bobby Bones details how DWTS allegedly decides performance order: ‘Network would kill me for sharing’ (Entertainment Weekly) (39:42) 4. Alix Earle likes Braxton Berrios' recent Instagram post, though fans previously believed she didn't follow him anymore (Instagram) (55:25) 5. Disney+ will stream the Super Bowl for the first time in 2027 (ABC 10) (59:52) The Toast with Jackie (@JackieOshry) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) The Toast Patreon Toast Merch Girl With No Job by Claudia Oshry The Camper & The Counselor Lean In Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summary, chapters and key points were generated from the episode transcript on October 9, 2026. Quotes are checked word for word against the transcript.