Elmo Is Over Party: Friday, June 5th, 2026

Episode of The Toast · June 5, 2026 · 1 h 7 min

Sisters Claudia and Jackie Oshry discuss Florida Georgia Line's reunion, Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 song, Elmo's NBA Finals neutrality, The House Bunny, and Love Island USA.

Summary

On this Friday episode of The Toast, Claudia and Jackie Oshry marked the end of Claudia's extended stay at Jackie's home and named Scooter Braun their "businessman of the week" for giving Claudia's husband Knicks courtside seats. Claudia also recapped the Karen Read case, arguing Read had been framed by police and was now suing.

The sisters covered Florida Georgia Line's surprise reunion at CMA Fest. Claudia called it a big deal but "too little too late," doubting the duo could return to their peak, while Jackie argued the music would speak for itself and that country music's current popularity made the timing right. They digressed into the Jonas Brothers' podcast headlines, then discussed Taylor Swift's new Toy Story 5 song "I Knew It, I Knew You" and her long record of writing soundtrack songs.

Claudia criticized Elmo's official account for staying neutral in the NBA Finals despite Sesame Street's New York roots, and the pair discussed Jalen Brunson naming a live Michael Jackson show as his dream concert, leading to talk about separating art from the artist. They discussed Alix Earle starring in Benson Boone's music video, Boone's association with Mark Zuckerberg, and celebrity wedding performers, before the "Toast Passion News" story on Anna Faris revealing that Adam Sandler's Happy Madison greenlit The House Bunny after 24 pitches.

The episode closed with a critical Love Island USA recap, in which both hosts disparaged several islanders' behavior, and the Queenie and Weenie of the Week segment, where Claudia named Tyler Cameron and Jackie named the SI Swimsuit team as Queenies.

Chapters

  1. 0:23

    Intro and last show together

    The hosts open the Friday show, discuss Claudia's departure, Scooter Braun as businessman of the week, and weekend plans.

  2. 10:50

    Karen Read lawsuit

    Claudia explains the Karen Read case and her lawsuit against the police.

  3. 18:53

    Florida Georgia Line reunite at CMA Fest

    The sisters debate the significance and future of Florida Georgia Line's surprise reunion.

  4. 23:20

    Jonas Brothers podcast headlines

    The hosts discuss headlines from the Jonas Brothers' podcast, including Joe Jonas calling himself a single dad.

  5. 26:45

    Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 song

    They react to Swift's new song and recall her other soundtrack contributions.

  6. 32:00

    Elmo's NBA Finals neutrality

    Claudia criticizes Elmo's neutral post and the hosts discuss Jalen Brunson and Michael Jackson.

  7. 44:05

    Alix Earle and Benson Boone

    The hosts discuss Earle's music video role, Boone's music, and his Mark Zuckerberg association.

  8. 46:51

    Celebrity performers at private events

    They discuss One Direction's bat mitzvah gig and who they would want at a wedding.

  9. 50:24

    Anna Faris and The House Bunny

    Jackie shares Faris's story about Adam Sandler greenlighting The House Bunny after 24 pitches.

  10. 53:32

    Love Island USA recap

    The hosts criticize islanders' behavior in a recent episode.

  11. 1:03:27

    Queenie and Weenie of the Week

    The hosts hand out their weekly awards to Tyler Cameron, the SI Swimsuit team, and Bryce.

Key points

What was said, by whom, with the exact words. Timestamps jump to the moment.

  • Claudia Oshry

    Claudia Oshry asserted that Karen Read was framed by her boyfriend's police friends.

    “And like the police friends like literally framed her like 100%. And they're all still like just like cops”

    Listen from 12:18 · Karen Read case

  • Claudia Oshry

    Claudia Oshry said Florida Georgia Line's reunion felt too little too late.

    “I don't want to be negative. It does feel too little too late”

    Listen from 20:25 · Florida Georgia Line

  • Jackie Oshry

    Jackie Oshry believed the duo's split stemmed from their wives disliking each other rather than the men themselves.

    “I think it's a situation where it's like the men would have been fine, but their wives hated each”

    Listen from 21:00 · Florida Georgia Line

  • Claudia Oshry

    Claudia Oshry doubted the duo could return to their previous level after a five-year break.

    “I don't think they can like pick back up where they left off. It's been like five years”

    Listen from 21:49 · Florida Georgia Line

  • Jackie Oshry

    Jackie Oshry argued that if Florida Georgia Line produce great music, fans will return.

    “I think that the music would speak for itself. Like if they want to produce a song like Cruise or Holy, like I'm listening”

    Listen from 21:52 · Florida Georgia Line

  • Jackie Oshry

    Jackie Oshry said the culture is ready for a reunion because country music is currently popular.

    “that the culture is ready for it because country music is having a moment”

    Listen from 26:37 · Florida Georgia Line

  • Claudia Oshry

    Claudia Oshry praised Taylor Swift's record of writing songs for movie soundtracks.

    “track record when it comes to like writing songs for soundtracks is impeccable”

    Listen from 31:17 · I Knew It, I Knew You

  • Claudia Oshry

    Claudia Oshry criticized Elmo's neutral NBA Finals post, arguing kids should also be taught hometown pride.

    “we need to teach kids sportsmanship, but what about teaching kids about community? What about teaching kids about like having pride for your hometown?”

    Listen from 33:09 · Elmo

  • Claudia Oshry

    Claudia Oshry said the Michael Jackson biopic was not an enormous success but faced no boycott.

    “while I don't think the movie was an enormous success, people weren't boycotting it or anything”

    Listen from 34:42 · Michael (2026 film)

  • Jackie Oshry

    Jackie Oshry said she still listens to Michael Jackson by not thinking too hard about the allegations.

    “I don't think about it too hard, and if I do, I wouldn't”

    Listen from 35:29 · Separating art from the artist

  • Claudia Oshry

    Claudia Oshry defended Benson Boone as a consistent hitmaker despite criticism.

    “People clown on him, but he kept his head down and he keeps just churning out the hits”

    Listen from 45:20 · Benson Boone

  • Claudia Oshry

    Claudia Oshry said Boone's association with Mark Zuckerberg nearly ruined him for her.

    “I just know in my bones Mark Zuckerberg is a big time loser”

    Listen from 46:21 · Benson Boone

  • Linked moment · 48:26Skip to 48:26 using a listen link in the info box.

    Jackie Oshry

    Jackie Oshry said a wedding performer should be one of her favorite artists rather than a random act.

    “if I am having a performer at my wedding, I want it to be like one of the five artists that I love”

    Listen from 48:26

  • Claudia Oshry

    Claudia Oshry appreciated that Anna Faris looks back fondly on The House Bunny.

    “it's nice to hear that Anna Faris, like, looks back on the role so fondly and, like, the whole experience”

    Listen from 52:20 · The House Bunny

  • Jackie Oshry

    Jackie Oshry criticized an islander for coaching a man to tell a woman what she wanted to hear.

    “just say what she wants to hear so you can get out of this hole like that was not a good look for women”

    Listen from 54:06 · Love Island USA

  • Jackie Oshry

    Jackie Oshry described Love Island as a psychologically intense environment for contestants.

    “Island is like a psychological torture chamber and everything just feels like the biggest site”

    Listen from 55:28 · Love Island USA

  • Claudia Oshry

    Claudia Oshry said she prefers seeing conflict among the women after a season of overt solidarity.

    “I want to see like bitches being mean to each other”

    Listen from 56:59 · Love Island USA

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

  • Scooter BraunAmerican music executive who coordinated a March for Our Lives event Prince attended
  • Taylor SwiftAmerican singer-songwriter cited as an example of public love-and-hate cycles
  • Jalen BrunsonNew York Knicks guard
  • Michael JacksonAmerican pop musician Druski names as who he would want to be in another life
  • Eric AdamsFormer New York City mayor who pledged to protect Elizabeth Street Garden
  • Brian KelleyFlorida Georgia Line member
  • Joe JonasSinger and Nick Jonas's brother in the Jonas Brothers
  • Kevin JonasJonas Brothers member
  • Sophie TurnerActress and Joe Jonas's ex-wife
  • Alix EarleSocial media influencer and 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model
  • Mark ZuckerbergCo-founder of Facebook
  • Anna FarisActress who starred in The House Bunny
  • Adam SandlerActor whose Happy Madison company greenlit The House Bunny
  • Karen ReadWoman acquitted in a Massachusetts murder case, now suing
  • Tyler CameronReality TV personality who brought Ben to a Knicks game
  • Jack AntonoffProducer who co-wrote Swift's Toy Story song
  • Niall HoranSinger, former One Direction member

Topics

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From the publisher

1. Florida Georgia Line Reunite With Surprise Appearance at CMA Fest (Rolling Stone) (19:03) 2. Taylor Swift Drops Toy Story 5 Song, Says It ‘Felt Like a Musical Departure and Coming Home at the Same Time’ (PEOPLE) (27:06) 3. Elmo's Neutral NBA Finals Post Causes Chaos with Knicks Fans: 'You're from the City. Pick a Side' (PEOPLE) (32:14) 4. Alix Earle to Star in Benson Boone's Music Video For 'The Time of My Life' (TMZ) (44:12) 5. Anna Faris Reveals the Celebrity Who Finally Greenlit The House Bunny After Pitching Film '24 Times' (PEOPLE) (50:38) - Love Island USA Recap (54:01) - Queenie and Weenie of The Week (1:03:34) 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 September 29, 2026. Quotes are checked word for word against the transcript.

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