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Three presidents. One secret society. A clubhouse called the Tomb. 💀 This week on Talking Trash & Tacos, Sarah and Jessika explore Yale’s Skull and Bones—from powerful presidential connections and mysterious initiation stories to the number 322 and the disputed allegation involving Geronimo’s skull. What’s documented, what’s rumor, and why does a college club need coffins? We’re asking questi...

Three presidents. One secret society. And apparently… coffins. 💀👀 Trashies, would YOU accept an invitation—or run the second they mentioned the Tomb? 😂 Skull & Bones: Presidents, Coffins & Secrets drops Tuesday at 6:30 AM on Talking Trash & Tacos! 🌮 Tag someone who would absolutely join. 👇 #TalkingTrashAndTacos #SkullAndBones #SecretSocieties #Podcast

In 1857, Olive Ward disappeared from her home in Sylvania, Ohio. Her neighbors kept asking questions—and what they uncovered became one of the town’s darkest stories. Sarah and Jessika dig into Return Ward, often called Ohio’s first serial killer, his changing confessions, and the murder that still haunts Main Street. Then we follow the ghost stories into downtown Sylvania: phantom piano music, a...

Happy Halloween, Trashies! 🎃👻🌮 We couldn’t let Halloween pass without a little extra trash! Join us for a surprise BONUS episode exploring the creepy stories behind The Exorcist, The Omen, and Poltergeist. Set fires, strange coincidences, and real-life tragedies… were these movies cursed, or does Hollywood just know how to keep a scary story alive? Which one are you refusing to watch alone toni...

An attack ad featuring a candidate’s estranged mother? Yep, Trashies—we’re going there. This week, Jessika and Sarah unpack the controversy surrounding Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton’s mother in Ohio’s governor’s race. We look at the childhood history behind the headlines, Mike DeWine’s criticism, Donald Trump’s response, and the uncomfortable questions the ad raises. When d...

One hotel. More than a century of Toledo stories. And a whole lot of explaining to do. This week on Talking Trash and Tacos , Jessika and Sarah explore the history of Toledo’s Hotel Lorraine—from its grand opening in 1925 to the changing world of Jefferson Avenue, unusual newspaper job ads, connections to the city’s organized-crime history, and a later real estate fraud case. We also remember the...

Two best friends. One short vacation. A ridiculous number of transportation problems. 🌴🚢😂 This week, Talking Trash and Tacos takes a break from true crime as Jess and Sarah relive their adventures in Orlando, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, and on CocoCay. From a missed flight and an unexpected credit card application to the wrong Marriott—TWICE—we were struggling before we even r...

Jess: “I don’t remember being this close to SeaWorld.” Sarah: “How cool! We should have walked there!” 😂 One of us realized we were lost. The other thought we’d discovered a bonus attraction. 🤦‍♀️ Wrong Marriott. AGAIN. Apparently, getting there was our main vacation activity. 🚎🌴 🎙️ “We Made It… Eventually” | Talking Trash and Tacos Who’s the navigator in your friendship—and should they be? 😂...

A whole cruise ship full of things to do… and we kept accidentally finding the TEEN activities. 🤦‍♀️😂 Finally found karaoke. 🎤 Also for teens. We’ll see ourselves out. 😭 Apparently, WE were the ones who needed adult supervision on this vacation. 🚢 🎙️ “We Made It… Eventually” — Jess & Sarah take Orlando and Harmony of the Seas! Full episode coming soon to Talking Trash and Tacos. Who’s the...

BONUS EPISODE! We missed our flight after construction delays and a full airport garage. At Delta in Detroit, I was told we’d need to buy new tickets—but applying for a Delta Gold Amex would get us on the next flight for free. I applied, thinking I was getting help saving our girls’ trip. Later, a Delta employee in Orlando told me the application shouldn’t have been necessary to get us rebooked. T...

🥇 RAYGUN: The Olympic Routine That Broke the Internet She went to the Olympics to compete in breaking…and walked away as one of the biggest memes of 2024. Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn became instantly recognizable after her unusual Olympic routine—including the now-famous kangaroo hop. The internet had QUESTIONS. 😂 How did she even qualify? Did her husband help her get there? Was the...

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...