Talking Trash & Tacos

The building is gone. The stories remain. 🖤 This week on Talking Trash and Tacos, Sarah and Jessika explore Toledo’s former St. Agnes Church on Martha Avenue—from its history and neighborhood memories to the fire that brought it down. We share Sarah’s family connection, revisit a school controversy that made national headlines, and discuss reporting involving a former pastor—with a clear distinct...

Buckle up, because in this episode of Talking Trash and Tacos, Sarah and Jessika take you on a chaotic ride through the weird, the wild, and the WTF. From Epstein conspiracies and missing kids to HOA drama and why your house might smell like mothballs (hint: it’s you), no topic is off-limits. We talk dandelions, feet pics, bear spray, and even the Human Centipede (yeah... sorry in advance). Plus,...

What if you were pronounced brain-dead… but were actually awake the whole time? This week we deep dive into Blink, the mind-blowing podcast chronicling Jake Haendel’s locked-in experience. From neuro storms and near-death moments to a wife with deeply questionable bedside manners, we unravel the chaos, science, heartbreak, and controversy behind one of the wildest survival stories ever told. Speci...

From A-list accusations to local whispers, we're diving deep into the wild world of celebrity rumors, old Toledo spa legends, and one haunting mystery: the case of Peter Wu. In true Talking Trash and Tacos style, we break it all down with bold opinions, lots of laughs, and just enough paranoia to keep you curious. 🎧 Buckle up—it's a spicy one. “This episode of Talking Trash and Tacos includes opi...

Ever wondered what your DNA says about your dancing skills, your cousin's looks, or your odds of being a morning person? We dig deep into genetic tests, share personal family surprises, and reflect on the weird (and occasionally awkward) realities of finding out where we come from. Plus, we get sentimental about old friends and debate burning down bad history.

We’re back after a tech meltdown—and of course, chaos didn’t wait for us. In this episode, Sarah and Jess dive into a whirlwind of Toledo drama: why Sarah got mysteriously blocked from a massive local group (👀), what’s going on with Wheeling on the Rocks (or should we say… Nashville’s?), and how Jess found herself wrapped up in dance mom drama she didn’t sign up for. We also touch on a serious an...

🚢 All Aboard the Hot Mess Express! This week, we’re diving overboard into the dark and dirty underbelly of cruise ship chaos. From real-life murders and missing passengers (including Toledo’s own Tammy Grogan) to upside-down pineapples, poop bags, and swinger secrets, no deck is left unturned. Jess steers us through bizarre codes, STD statistics at sea, and cruise hacks you may not want to try. S...

Have you ever felt like you were floating outside your body or slammed back into yourself while falling asleep? In this trippy episode of Talking Trash and Tacos, Sarah and Jess dive deep into the mysterious world of astral projection — from floating above hospital beds and slipping into dream dimensions, to ketamine-induced K-holes and shadowy astral entities that definitely don’t knock before en...

We stumbled across a documentary with a shocking title and ended up in a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about expectations, stereotypes, intimacy, and communication. From ego boosts and pressure, to curiosity vs comfort, to the reality that compatibility matters more than size — this episode goes way deeper than the headline. We talk about: the pressure men feel when expectations are sky-hig...

Today we’re talking about one of the rarest and weirdest things the human body can do—getting pregnant while already pregnant. No, it’s not twins. No, it’s not fake. And yes… it can involve two different fathers. In this episode, we break down the real medical phenomenon called superfetation—when ovulation happens after pregnancy has already begun and a second baby shows up days or even weeks late...

This episode wasn’t planned. It started with a documentary and ended in a debate. After watching The Investigation of Lucy Letby on Netflix, we couldn’t move on without unpacking it. Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse in England, was convicted in 2023 of murdering seven infants and attempting to murder others. She maintains her innocence. The case relied heavily on medical testimony, statistical pattern...

During lockdown, Gen Z rediscovered America’s Next Top Model — and what once felt glamorous now feels complicated. In this episode, we revisit the early 2000s reality TV juggernaut and ask the uncomfortable questions: • Were the makeovers empowering… or humiliating? • Was Tyra Banks mentoring young women — or perpetuating the same harsh system she survived? • Did production cross ethical lines? •...

The internet is dissecting Jim Carrey — again. After a recent awards appearance left viewers saying “something feels off,” social media went into full investigation mode. People started digging up old interviews, including his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, analyzing posture, eye color, hand dominance, facial structure — and yes… even suggesting cloning. In this episode, we break down: • The re...

In this episode of Talking Trash & Tacos, Sarah and Jessika dive into one of the strangest and most secretive places in Ohio — Rattlesnake Island in Lake Erie. Just a short distance from Put-in-Bay sits an 85-acre private island owned by one of the most exclusive clubs in the country. Membership reportedly costs $60,000 to over $100,000, and you can’t even apply unless two members personally s...

This week on Talking Trash and Tacos, Sarah and Jess dive headfirst into one of the internet’s wildest celebrity rabbit holes… Britney Spears. From rumors that she’s secretly a clone, to viral TikTok claims tying her to the Epstein files, to fans analyzing every Instagram video like it’s a true crime investigation — the internet has a LOT to say about the pop icon. The hosts break down the strange...

A tense and deeply uncomfortable sting by Dads Against Predators. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1E7RoLc1y6/

Cannibalism isn’t just history—it’s happened right here in America… and some of the stories are unbelievable. This episode covers: The disturbing accusations against Armie Hammer The terrifying crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer The nightmare case of Albert Fish The bizarre “Cannibal Cop” case that shocked the country And yes… we’re talking about what “long pork” really means 😳 If you love true crime with...

If your group chat has been blowing up about Mormon wives, swinging scandals, and The Bachelorette drama… we’ve got you. We went down a FULL rabbit hole on the viral “MomTok” Mormon wives — and what started as wholesome TikTok moms quickly turned into: Soft swinging relationships A messy divorce A new toxic relationship A domestic violence arrest A reality show explosion And somehow… The Bachelore...

In this episode of Talking Trash & Tacos, we break down how real events—like the release of Epstein-related documents—quickly spiral into viral chaos online. We dive into: How media headlines grab attention but miss context Why social media turns names into accusations The dangerous gap between being mentioned and being guilty Why our brains are wired to believe patterns—even when they aren’t...

In this episode of Talking Trash & Tacos, we dive into one of the most disturbing true crime cases we’ve ever covered—the story of Kermit Gosnell. What was supposed to be a medical clinic in Philadelphia turned into something far darker. From shocking conditions to failures at every level of oversight, this case raises serious questions about how something like this was allowed to go on for so...

Some stories are shocking. Some are unbelievable. And some stay with you long after they’re over. In this episode, we’re talking about the story of Richard Russell—a ground service agent who stole a passenger plane in 2018… but didn’t hurt a single person. At first, it sounds like something out of a movie. But the more you hear… the more it becomes something else entirely. We break down what happe...

We were a little late dropping this episode—but after going down this rabbit hole, you’ll understand why. In this episode of Talking Trash & Tacos, we break down the BOP House—a content creator mansion in Florida that looks fun, harmless, and trendy on the surface… but there’s a lot more going on behind it. What starts as TikTok dances and “innocent” content quickly turns into something much m...

Sarah and Jessika dive into one of the internet's strangest and most controversial conspiracy theories: the belief that powerful elites use children's blood or adrenochrome to stay young. From centuries-old accusations and secret society rumors to Jeffrey Epstein, QAnon, celebrity speculation, and modern anti-aging science, the hosts explore how fact, fear, and internet mythology became tangled to...

We thought Critter Fest was going to be a festival full of adorable animals...we couldn't have been more wrong. This week, we dive into the surprisingly fascinating world of Critter Fest, where people embrace their favorite animal personas through costumes, competitions, camping, and a community unlike anything we'd ever seen. Along the way we somehow end up discussing: 🦝 Which animal we'd each b...

Authorities executing a search warrant in rural Ohio made a discovery that shocked the nation—16 children, ranging in age from 18 months to 18 years old, were found inside a single home. In this episode of **Talking Trash & Tacos**, we break down the confirmed facts of the Vinton County investigation, discuss what family members have publicly shared, and explore the many questions that remain...