Goodbye Sister: Monday, June 1st, 2026
The hosts of The Toast dive into a whirlwind of celebrity drama, cultural commentary, and personal confessions in their June 1st, 2026 episode, opening with a candid confession about a mild stomach bug that, despite not being Noro, still felt like a full-blown crisis. The episode pivots to a heartfelt moment: the hosts’ sister recently gave birth, and her full pregnancy and birth story is now live on Patreon—a deeply personal, joyful narrative that the hosts describe as a 'real delight.' They then reflect on a weekend of intentional digital detox, where they both turned off their phones for Shabbat, a practice Ben had been experimenting with. Though initially frustrating, the experience brought unexpected peace and presence, even if Ben’s smugness made it hard to fully embrace. The conversation shifts to pop culture, with sharp takes on the Sports Illustrated Swim Week show—praised for its inclusive glamour and stunning lighting, but criticized for Lizzo’s off-putting musical performance. The hosts then launch into a fiery critique of Charlie D’Amelio’s parents, accusing them of financial exploitation and emotional manipulation, citing their family’s sudden move to LA, their monetization of their daughter’s fame, and a recent report alleging missing funds. The episode also covers the Love Island cast announcement, the controversial dismissal of a contestant for using a racial slur, and the absurdity of KJ and Dara faking a breakup to promote a song.
The hosts' sister’s secret pregnancy and birth story is now live on Patreon, shared with raw honesty and newborn bliss.
Turning off phones for Shabbat brought unexpected peace and presence, even if Ben’s smugness made it hard to fully embrace.
Sports Illustrated Swim Week is now the new Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show—glamorous, inclusive, and streaming on Hulu.
Charlie D’Amelio’s parents are accused of financial exploitation, with the dad’s TikTok live response seen as a red flag.
KJ and Dara faked a breakup to promote a song, a move the hosts call 'low-hanging fruit' and deeply uncool.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Notovirus and the Sister's Secret Birth
“She's sharing like the journey of her pregnancy, her... like what happened this time around. I love a birth story. I know you do. So I was so happy to receive that story from her and it's now live on Patreon if you have like so many questions about like what the fuck Trout has been up to, how did this happen? It's all on the Patreon.”
Shabbat, Phone-Free Living, and Ben's Patience
“I was like excited to hear from you when you came back online. And Ben has been doing it for the last few months. But I do feel like you doing it too has made it more real for him.”
TV, Water Slides, and the Pool Dilemma
The hosts reflect on their weekend TV binge—Martin Short’s emotional documentary and a David Attenborough gorilla film—before diving into a hilarious exchange about water slides and pool ownership. Claudia jokes about needing to shave her head if she had a pool, while Jackie admits she’s never been in her own pool.
Ben the Builder: A Series of Failed Fixes
“We have no toilet. We are worse off now than we were before. But check out episode one of my new series, Ben the Builder, available now on TikTok and Instagram Reels.”
The Ballerina Controversy and Kids on the Internet
The hosts dissect the book 'Yesteryear,' which vilifies the 'ballerina' character. They argue that the author unfairly blames one influencer for systemic issues like child exploitation online, and express discomfort with the idea of knowing a child’s name from social media.
“I have always thought that there's something extremely sinister about those two parents.”
“This is like a lot of work and it's weeks of teasing for what? Is her song being used in the movie? Is there going to be a new song in the movie? Is she voicing a character?”
“We have no toilet. We are worse off now than we were before.”
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Jackie
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Ben
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Charlie D'Amelio
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Mark D'Amelio
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Taylor Swift
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Love Island
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Heidi D'Amelio
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Sports Illustrated
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Dumois
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