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5 min readThe Toast hosts Jackie and Claudia kick off their Tuesday episode with lighthearted banter about rebranding their Instagram bio to "the podcast of record," a nod to their rising status after Acquired streamed the show on a private jet and made TikToks about it. They affirm their unscripted, improv-heavy style—likening themselves to Upright Citizens Brigade—rejecting writers despite industry trends, and reminisce about early web-show antics like dancing episodes and Kim Possible skits. Personal updates include a tea-filled Patreon Q&A on business and drama, plus their shared Mahjong addiction, where winning streaks lead to self-sabotage to keep groups fun, and debates over rules like calling Mahjong on a sequence (hosts side against ChatGPT).
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- 1 (00:03) **Intro and Podcast Banter** - Hosts greet listeners, celebrate "podcast of record" status from TikTok stars
- 2 (04:12) **Podcast Production Talk** - Discuss rise of scripted podcasts with hired writers replacing late-night TV
- 3 (06:07) **Improv Games and Old Clips** - Recall "questions only" improv exercise and share hilarious Kim Possible audition clip from Morning Breath
- 4 (08:01) **Studio Revamp Plans** - Propose third setup for physical activities to revive morning show energy
- 5 (09:50) **Patreon Q&A and Lore** - Tease tea-filled business/drama Patreon episode from Instagram questions
- 6 (10:26) **Mahjong Obsession Stories** - Share winning streaks, toxic competitiveness, and switching foursomes
- 7 (13:03) **Mahjong Rules Debate** - Question calling Mahjong on sequences or pairs; challenge ChatGPT accuracy
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Show Notes
1. Second Audio Clip From ‘Summer House’ Reunion Leaks (Reality Blurb) (24:33)
2. Dr. Dre, 61, holds hands with ‘The Valley’ star Michelle Saniei, 37, on unexpected date night (Page Six) (36:58)
3. Angelina Jolie and Gizelle Bryant Pose Alongside Their Daughters as They Attend Sorority Event in Atlanta (PEOPLE) (42:31)
4. Michael Rubin moves famed July 4 party so it doesn’t clash with Taylor Swift’s wedding (Page Six) (45:30)
5. ‘Verity’ Trailer: Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Play Seductive Mind Games in Colleen Hoover Thriller (Variety) (58:31)
- Dear Toasters Advice Segment (1:02:13)
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