Talking Trash & Tacos

This week, Sarah and Jess tackle one of the heaviest topics yet: pedophiles, grooming, and the myths society still gets wrong. From busting the “stranger danger” stereotype to calling out the red flags hiding in plain sight, the Trashies pull back the curtain on the uncomfortable truths parents need to hear. They dive into shocking Ohio stats, expose how institutions like churches and schools cove...

What’s it really like to share a body but have your own mind, heart, and dreams? In this episode, Sarah and Jess dive headfirst into the bizarre, brave, and sometimes jaw-dropping world of conjoined twins. From TLC stars who drive and date, to historic twins with dozens of kids, to the hilarious thought of what we’d be like stuck together — nothing is off limits. We talk love lives, bathroom battl...

Welcome back to Talking Trash and Tacos! Today, we’re rolling the clock back to the summer of 1971—right here in Toledo—where a nineteen-year-old girl’s story blew open one of the biggest police scandals in city history. This isn’t just a tale about late-night skinny-dipping at Willys Park. It’s about power, intimidation, and secrecy—and what happens when the very people sworn to protect are the o...

From $100 luxury candles to the strange new world of digital fashion, Sarah and Jess dive into the weird and wonderful trends people are buying into. The conversation spills into candle disasters, cleaning hacks, fashion fails, and how to spot AI fakes online. Along the way, they chat about Roblox Gucci bags, AI filters gone wrong, and even where Amanda Bynes is today. It’s light, funny, and just...

In this episode of Talking Trash and Tacos, Sarah and Jess dive into the strange side of modern life — and the internet. From lawsuits over assaults in virtual reality and cryptocurrency scams, to black market oddities like stolen human hair and breast milk for sale, nothing is off limits. They lighten the mood with food crime stories like the Canadian maple syrup heist, peanut butter obsessions,...

A Tesla registered to rising pop star D4vd (David Burke) was towed with a horrifying secret inside — the body of Celeste, a young girl he allegedly groomed for years. In this episode, we dive into the disturbing timeline: from Discord chats and whispered warnings to song lyrics and chilling merch that may have foreshadowed it all. All topics discussed in this episode are alleged and based on publi...

Is that “natural” bottle at the gas station really harmless? In this episode, we break down kratom—what it is (mitragynine/“7-OH”), why it can act like an opioid in the brain, how dependence creeps in, and the red flags parents should watch for (energy shots, gummies, teas, and “enhanced” drinks showing up at gas stations, vape shops, and online). We talk local, too—what’s being pulled from shelve...

If Part 1 made you side-eye “natural” bottles at the counter, Part 2 takes you down the rest of the rabbit hole. We break down Delta-8, K2/Spice, “relaxation shots,” candy-colored gummies, and mystery vapes—how they skirt rules, why “legal” doesn’t mean safe, and the real-world warning signs (panic attacks, hallucinations, seizures). We talk marketing aimed at teens, shop-next-to-schools concerns,...

Ever feel like your grocery total doesn’t add up — even when you buy the same stuff? You’re not imagining it. This week, Talking Trash & Tacos dives into the shady side of grocery shopping, where big chains like Kroger have been accused of deceptive pricing, expired sale tags, and quietly shrinking package sizes. From lawsuits and mystery shoppers to the everyday shoppers who never check recei...

In this episode of Talking Trash and Tacos, Sarah and Jess dive into one of the most disturbing cases out of New York — the shocking story of Lawrence Krauss, a man who confessed on live TV to killing his own parents in what he called a “mercy killing.” But was it mercy… or murder? We unpack the full timeline — from neighbors’ early suspicions to the televised confession and the gruesome discovery...

When 27-year-old teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her locked apartment with 20 stab wounds, authorities quickly called it a suicide—but nearly everything about the case says otherwise. In this week’s episode of Talking Trash & Tacos, Sarah and Jess peel back the layers of one of the most disturbing and debated deaths in modern true crime. From the questionable autopsy and missing evid...

In this spicy, eye-opening episode of Talking Trash and Tacos, Sarah and Jess dive into the wild world of the “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Facebook groups — where women unite to expose, investigate, and sometimes just vent about the men they’re dating. From red-flag behavior and social media sleuthing to when it crosses the line into chaos, the ladies share their honest (and hilarious) take. Then...

In this episode, Sarah and Jess take a wild, hilarious, and surprisingly deep dive into Toledo’s future — imagining what our city might look like in 2035, 2045, and 2055. From electric ferries and self-filling potholes to smart homes, solar rooftops, floating concert barges, and even mammoth revivals at the zoo… nothing is off limits. Along the way, they wander (as usual) into everything from down...

In this episode of Talking Trash and Tacos, we dig into the one thing almost everyone secretly loves: true crime. Why do we binge it? Why does it calm us? And at what point does curiosity become… questionable? We talk psychology, survival instincts, and the moral gray areas of turning real tragedies into entertainment. Plus, we get into a chilling local case from North Toledo and a very weird stor...

In this episode, we dive into one of Missouri’s strangest urban legends — the claim that the St. Louis Gateway Arch can split storms, redirect tornadoes, and basically tell Mother Nature to “take a lap.” Locals swear storms magically dodge downtown, conspiracy fans insist there’s hidden tech inside the steel, and honestly… we kind of wanted to believe it too. But does the science back it up? Or ar...

Listener Warning: This episode dives into real scientific experiments involving brains, death, and revival. It’s not graphic — but it will mess with your head. Scientists are growing miniature human brains in labs. They’ve restarted brain activity in pigs that were dead for hours. People have been declared dead… then woken up on embalming tables. So the question becomes — when does curiosity turn...

One year ago, a random conversation turned into a podcast — and somehow, we didn’t quit. Twenty-something episodes. Zero clue how we pulled it off. In this season-one recap, we reflect on the chaos, the true-crime deep dives, the conspiracies, the criticism, the unexpected stats, and the real life happening behind the mic. We talk about what almost made us quit, what surprised us most, and what’s...

In this episode of Talking Trash & Tacos, we dive into the cases that make you stop mid-sentence and say, “Wait… what?” We’re talking mysterious falls, questionable timelines, conveniently missing evidence, and explanations that feel a little too neat. You know the ones — where the official story is delivered confidently, but nothing about it actually makes sense. From suspicious “accidents” t...

In this episode of Talking Trash & Tacos, we dive into the cases that make you stop mid-sentence and say, “Wait… what?” We’re talking mysterious falls, questionable timelines, conveniently missing evidence, and explanations that feel a little too neat. You know the ones — where the official story is delivered confidently, but nothing about it actually makes sense. From suspicious “accidents” t...

Before we start, this episode includes discussion of mental health, bullying, and suicide. We don’t go into graphic detail, but if this topic feels heavy, please take care of yourself and come back when you’re ready. This week, we’re talking about how easy it’s become to destroy someone with words — especially online. Using the story of Caroline Flack, former Love Island UK host, we unpack how pub...

In this episode, we talk about how quickly public opinion can turn into public punishment — and how words shared online can cause real harm to real people. We begin exploring the story of Caroline Flack, former Love Island UK host, and the intense media scrutiny and online commentary she faced during a deeply personal and difficult time. This episode isn’t about blame — it’s about empathy, account...

When people hear the name Wade Wilson, they expect a fictional anti-hero. What they don’t expect is a real person whose looks, charm, and online attention helped mask one of the most dangerous criminals in recent memory. In this episode, we break down how appearance, attention, and pretty privilege distorted reality — and how a man with over 150 criminal records escalated into intentional, brutal...

n our very first episode of Talking Trash and Tacos, we dive into the chaos of starting a podcast with your best friend of 30 years. From taco jokes gone wrong to tales of mandolin mishaps, we’re here to make you laugh, cringe, and (hopefully) relate. We chat about everything from the messiness of life, hilarious friendship moments, and nosy Facebook groups to dead tanning bed discoveries and unex...