Talking Trash & Tacos

How much should you trust your instincts? This week we're having one of those conversations that starts in one place and ends somewhere completely different. We talk about recognizing patterns in people, manipulation, addiction, cheating, medical mistakes, advocating for yourself, and why actions will always speak louder than words. Along the way, we share personal stories, laugh at ourselves, and...

Is Toledo really cursed... or is the internet just having fun? This week we're diving into one of the strangest theories floating around social media—that the Toledo Museum of Art's "Cursed: The Power of Magic in the Ancient World" exhibit somehow unleashed a wave of bad luck across the city. We talk about: 🏺 Ancient cursed tablets, spell books, and magical artifacts 🤔 Why people think Toledo ha...

In the summer of 1971, a 19-year-old homeless woman walked into Toledo Police Headquarters with allegations that would shake the city. What she described wasn't misconduct by one or two officers—it was a pattern involving multiple Toledo police officers, late-night encounters at Willys Park, and a culture protected by silence. As more details emerged, officers were investigated, careers were disru...

A fake pregnancy. A baby shower. Ultrasounds. Doctor appointments. A growing family. At least that's what everyone believed. In this episode of Talking Trash & Tacos, Sarah and Jess discuss the shocking case of Taylor Parker, the Texas woman who spent years building a web of deception that ultimately ended in tragedy. From fake pregnancies and fabricated medical appointments to the horrifying...

CORRECTION: In this episode, we mistakenly said Richard Oehlers when we meant Sean Oehlers. The 2001 Toledo Blade marriage-license listing identifies Sean Oehlers and Bonnie Henry. We apologize for the error. On March 30, 2006, 41-year-old Susan J. Smith disappeared from Toledo, Ohio. She missed work that evening. Her purse, cell phone, makeup, cash and other belongings were still at home. About a...

On the morning of August 4, 1981, 20-year-old Cindy Anderson arrived for work at a law office inside Manhattan Plaza in Toledo, Ohio. Her car remained parked outside. The office was locked. The radio and air conditioner were still running—but Cindy was gone. Fourteen years later, her name unexpectedly resurfaced during a massive federal drug investigation. Agents searched a pond in Perrysburg, wit...

Flock cameras are already watching traffic across Toledo—but what exactly do they capture, who can search that information, and what happens when the people using the system get it wrong? In this episode of Talking Trash & Tacos, Sarah and Jessika take a balanced look at automated license plate readers. These cameras can help recover stolen vehicles, locate missing people, respond to Amber Ale...

In this chaotic episode, we explore the dynamics of being a “girls’ girl” versus a “pick-me” girl, debate whether we’re team rat or frog (yes, it’s a thing), and dive into bizarre Netflix true-crime dramas. Oh, and let’s not forget Jessika’s accidental 911 call mid-recording—because what’s a podcast without a little unexpected emergency? Join us for laughs, tangents, and plenty of unfiltered fun!

In Episode 2, we dive into life’s little annoyances and random musings, from pet peeves and toothless tacos to awkward first kisses and the mysteries of the dark web. Join us for hilarious tangents, unexpected stories, and the unfiltered chaos you didn’t know you needed!

When did someone’s worst day become everyone else’s entertainment? This week on Talking Trash and Tacos, Jessika and Sarah discuss Perez Hilton, Mina Chan, and the uncomfortable questions surrounding public crises, online harassment, and the people watching. Where does accountability end and cruelty begin? Why are we sharing so much of our lives online? And what happens when someone’s identity—and...

How many Jeffrey Epsteins are in the world? Not literally. How many people are exploiting vulnerable people without the money, private planes, famous friends, documentaries—or a name anyone would recognize? That question took us somewhere we didn’t expect. In this episode, we look at what sex trafficking actually looks like—and why it often looks NOTHING like the movie version people imagine. We t...

You normally see me talking trash and eating tacos with Jess on Talking Trash & Tacos—but this solo episode is all real estate. No true crime, no crazy internet stories and, sadly, no tacos. 🌮 Also, please don’t judge the early Halloween attire or sweaty appearance. I recorded this in a very hot garage while laid up with a back injury. Fashion and glamour were not happening. 😂 In this episod...

What if the person targeting your child did not look dangerous at first? In this episode of **Talking Trash and Tacos**, Sarah and Jessika investigate **764**, a violent online network that authorities say deliberately targets vulnerable children through social media, gaming platforms, messaging apps and private online communities. Contact may begin with attention, friendship or someone claiming t...

In June 1987, the burning body of a young woman was discovered in an alley near Collingwood Boulevard and I-75 in North Toledo. Investigators had her fingerprints, dental records, X-rays and one especially distinctive detail—five pearl earrings in each ear. Still, nobody knew her name. For nearly 38 years, she was known only as Toledo Jane Doe. Then a young man in Michigan uploaded his DNA, hoping...

Kroy “KJ” Biermann Jr. faces seven felony charges after a classmate accused him of sexual assault. At a bond hearing, prosecutors also described an earlier, largely confidential juvenile matter involving a younger family member. Sarah and Jessika examine what has been reported, what KJ’s defense disputes, and the questions surrounding adult supervision and the safety of the children involved. KJ h...

I watched The Whisper Man on Netflix expecting a creepy psychological thriller. Great cast, interesting story, supernatural stuff was a little hokey for me. 😂 But one character REALLY stuck with me: a man obsessed with collecting serial-killer memorabilia . Then, almost immediately afterward, I came across the real-life case of Benjamin Larson , a Wisconsin man accused of stalking his former girl...

Two best friends dive into the headlines surrounding Lululemon and the investigation into PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." Are your leggings actually dangerous, or is the internet blowing things out of proportion? We break down what the investigation is really about, why PFAS have become such a hot topic, the difference between proven facts and online rumors, and whether your laundry room...

This week, we’re diving headfirst into the colorful, chaotic, and sometimes downright bizarre world of Katy Perry. From her Teenage Dream domination to internet backlash, celebrity feuds, awkward viral moments, and nonstop gossip — how did one of the biggest pop stars in the world become such a magnet for controversy? We’re unpacking the rumors, the reputation hits, the strange conspiracy theories...

The conversation covers the topics of mushroom coffee for detox and the debate around the validity of detoxes. It also delves into the discomfort of foraging mushrooms and the use of an app to identify mushrooms. Takeaways Mushroom coffee for detox Concerns about foraging mushrooms Chapters 00:00 Mushroom Coffee and Anal Itch Haunting

Investigators have identified a promising new lead in the search for six individuals—four adults and two young children who vanished from a Berkeley, Missouri rental home in August 2023. Berkeley police are working to verify a recent TikTok photograph that families and detectives believe shows one of the missing women.

In this powerful and emotional episode of Talking Trash and Tacos, Sarah and Jessika dive deep into the real numbers, raw stories, and messy realities behind the headlines. From childhood trauma and runaway stats to stranger danger myths, broken foster systems, and rising online predator threats — we unpack the uncomfortable truths people don't want to talk about.

In this episode, Sarah and Jessika are back with some serious trash talk—and a few PSA warnings you didn’t know you needed. From brain-eating amoebas and Disney lice checks to TikTok challenges, scammy stores, and fake social media friends, this one’s full of chaotic realness. Plus, a Blink documentary recap, a debate over using soap, Cleveland's bed bug reputation, and Toledo’s latest viral mess....

What starts as a sweet surprise birthday trip to Canada turns into absolute chaos when Sarah and Bryan get pulled over at the border—and ultimately banned from Canada for life. Why? Well... surprise bullets in the van, a suspicious butt pad situation, and a border patrol officer with questions. Lots of questions. In this wild ride of an episode, we break down: The emotional rollercoaster of being...

In this no-holds-barred episode, Sarah and Jess dive into a whirlwind of wild Toledo headlines—from Five Guys employees packing heat to a teen girl charged in a shocking stabbing just blocks from their rental properties. The duo unpacks the gray areas of domestic violence, teenage impulse, and police responsibility, all while keeping it real with their signature mix of humor and heart. The convers...

Step into Toledo’s dark past with Sarah and Jess as they unravel the mystery of the Toledo Clubber—a 1920s phantom attacker who left a trail of fear and unanswered questions. From bar shutdowns and funeral home scandals to ghostly legends of Dr. Crow’s melonhead children, this episode is packed with bizarre history, creepy folklore, and local trashy tales you won’t hear anywhere else. Grab your ta...