Randy Saffer

Talkin' Trash Roc

Arts EN ↓ 83 episodes

A Rochester, NY based podcast where we rate and review trash plates as well as other local and national food favorites. You can listen on Castbox or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. Just search "Talkin' Trash Roc." Intro song production credit:Fast Feel Banana Peel by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Author

Randy Saffer

Category

Arts

Podcast website

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Latest episode

May 22, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 58: Rochester Pizza Party Round 1 (ROCommendations) 21.10.2022

This week the dynamic trio samples slices from Pizza Shack, Good Guys, Acme, and Amico's to see who will take the next step to the semi-finals!

Ep 57: Rochester Pizza Party Round 1 (Roc's Classics) 23.09.2022

The Pals dig in to some pies from some of Rochester's most celebrated pizzerias, including Caraglio's, Salvatore's, Pizza Stop, and Cordello's. Who will slice ahead of the competition? Tune in to find out!

Ep 56: Rochester Pizza Party Round 1 (Rob's Bracket) 02.09.2022

The Pizza Party continues as the Pals explore some of Rob's go-to pizzerias including Nino's, Peels on Wheels Pizza Garage, Carbone's, and Mark's.

Ep 55: Little Debbie Minisode 19.08.2022

Fan-favorite food fanatic Pat brings the pals some of his favorite Little Debbie Snacks to sample in this snack-sized ep: Cosmic Brownies and Strawberry Shortcake Rolls.

Ep 54: Rochester Pizza Party Round 1 (Randy's Bracket) 12.08.2022

This week, the Pals are joined by pizza expert Pat to nosh on some of Randy's favorite Rochester pies: Mr. Shoes, Cam's, Perri's, and All Star Pizza.

Ep 53: Rochester Pizza Party Round 1 (Andy's Bracket) 29.07.2022

The Rochester Pizza Party commences with Fairport's finest: Pontillo's in the Bushnell Basin, Pizza Chef, TK's Pizzeria, and Perinton Pizza.

Ep 52: Meat Hot Fest 2022 15.07.2022

The Pals head to Rochester's Public Market to sample a variety of meat sauces. Who will reign supreme? Tune in to find out!

Ep 51: Little Debbie Snack Cake Ice Cream/Pizza Preview 24.06.2022

The pals sample six of Little Debbie's Snack Cake-inspired ice creams before getting into the logistics of our upcoming Rochester Pizza Competition.

Ep 50: Brewery Food Tour-Fifth Frame Brewing Co. 11.06.2022

The Brewery Food Tour wraps up on our 50th episode as the pals head downtown to sample the grub of Fifth Frame Brewing Co.

Ep 49: Brewery Food Tour-Sager Beer Works 15.04.2022

The Pals venture down Rochester's own take on Diagon Alley, Sager Dr., to check out some wands, sample some food, and reminisce about record-setting pretzel eating contests at Sager Beer Works.

Ep 48: Brewery Food Tour-Swiftwater Brewing Company 01.04.2022

The Pals sample some suds and gourmet grub at Swiftwater Brewing Company, located on (near) the shores of the mighty Genesee River.

Ep 47: Brewery Food Tour-Rohrbach Brewing Co. Railroad Street Beer Hall 25.02.2022

The Pals (and a few special guests) head over to the Public Market to check out the fare at Rohrbach Brewing, Rochester's oldest craft brewery.

Ep 46: Brewery Food Tour-Strangebird Beer 11.02.2022

The brew food tour continues as fellow Beefer Dale joins the Pals to sample some homemade fare from Rochester's newest brewery, Strangebird!

Ep 45: Brewery Food Tour-Roc Brewing Co. 04.02.2022

The Pals return from a brief hiatus to sample some brews and doggers from Roc Brewing and F.L.X. Wienery!

Ep 44: Brewery Food Tour-WhichCraft Brews 17.12.2021

The Pals take the tour to Webster's (?) very own WhichCraft Brews, featuring food cooked in an indoor food truck!

Ep 43: Brewery Food Tour-Knucklehead Craft Brewing 03.12.2021

The Pals visit the Pen-Web region to try out some grub and suds from Knucklehead Craft Brewing!

Ep 42: Brewery Food Tour-K2 Brothers Brewing 19.11.2021

The Pals brunch it up at the brewery with quite possibly the best outdoor seating in the state of New York: K2 Brothers Brewing!

Ep 41: Brewery Food Tour-Irondequoit Beer Company 05.11.2021

The Pals kick off our Brewery Food Tour with brunch at the Irondequoit Beer Company with frequent collaborator Pat!

Ep 40: Ice Cream Summer (Fall)-Perry's! 15.10.2021

The Pals wrap up Ice Cream Summer by trying out some delicious offerings from Akron's own Perry's Ice Cream, the brand most commonly served in ice cream shops throughout the western New York region.

Ep 39: Ice Cream Summer (Fall)-Abbott's vs. Bruster's 10.10.2021

Rochester's Abbott's Frozen Custard takes on the national behemoth Bruster's Real Ice Cream in a true David vs. Goliath scenario!

Ep 38: Ice Cream Summer-Hedonist vs Moonlight Creamery 13.08.2021

Ice Cream Summer continues as the Plate Pals dive into some frozen confections churned out by Fairport's Moonlight Creamery and South Wedge's Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream. The Pals wrap things up by sampling sausages from Triano's Meat Market.

Ep 37: Ice Cream Summer-Pittsford Dairy vs. Eat Me 06.08.2021

Summer is upon us, and the Pals are kicking back with some locally churned ice cream to determine which will "cream" will rise to the top! This week, we review Pittsford Farms Dairy and Eat Me Ice Cream (technically not cream).

Ep 36: Season 2 Finale at The Angry Goat! 25.06.2021

Superfan and Maldon Smoked Sea Salt enthusiast Max joins the Pals from the Windy City to talk about The Angry Goat's gourmet style "Goat Plate." You won't want to miss this very special episode!

Ep 35: Spencerport Hots 18.06.2021

The pals don their best Ranger gear to discuss the plates, and cleverly hidden bear, at Spencerport Hots with fan favorite Al!

Secret Episode! 12.06.2021

Shhhhh...don't tell Rob or Andy but Randy went rogue this week and rated a garbage plate FROM A SCHOOL CAFETERIA! You won't want to miss this episode!

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