The Toast What's Your Truth? with Ben Soffer: Friday, December 5th, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
In a blockbuster move, Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max for $82.7 billion, shaking up the streaming industry. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored wedding date sparks speculation and security concerns. Sammi Giancola ties the knot just months after welcoming her baby, blending Jersey Shore nostalgia with current events. The teaser for Camp Rock 3 brings back memories of the Jonas Brothers. DJ Khaled's elaborate freezer contents create a buzz online, showcasing his extravagant lifestyle.
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Private Plane After A Knicks Game
- Ben Soffer described getting flown home on a private plane after a Knicks game thanks to an encounter with Hasidic fans in Cleveland. He framed it as a networking/manifestation story that led to meeting Allie Brunson courtside later on.
Courtside Meet With Jalen Brunson
- Ben Soffer recounted meeting Jalen Brunson and Allie Brunson courtside and noticing Jalen's unexpectedly soft hands. He used the moment to describe his fan-group 'Brunson Boys' pride and networking wins.
Streaming Consolidation Is Accelerating
- Netflix's $82.7B acquisition of Warner Bros. will reshape streaming by consolidating valuable IP and studios under Netflix. Claudia and Ben expect the landscape to compress into a few large platforms and affect prices and offerings over time.
