That's Trash with Michael Wachowiak

Hello! Back here with some new and exciting news - That's Trash is still on it's indefinite hiatus, but Michael is back with a brand new pop culture podcast - Mary, Did You Know?: Listen to this teaser for further details, and listen/subscribe at the links below: Mary, Did You Know? on Spotify Mary, Did You Know? on Apple Podcasts   Follow the new pod at @marydidyouknowpod on TikTok and...

MICHAEL GOT MARRIED!!! Michael is joined this week but his new HUSBAND Matt!! They talk about everything from pre-wedding stress, to the rehearsal, to the ceremony, reception & after. They talk through how everything went, some surprises, and their favorite parts of the day. They still find time to share what they think is TRASH this week! Follow Michael at @mikewachowiak on Twitter and Instag...

IT'S OUR TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! To celebrate we are bringing back our OG guest, Alex Watts! We always have an amazing time with Alex whenever she come back to the pod, and this is no exception. Michael and Alex begin by finally talking about Beyonce's latest album, Renaissance! They talk about their favorite tracks, and why they love it so much. They then get into a slew of other topics,...

We're baaaaaaaack!! After a fully never announced or explain summer hiatus, THAT'S TRASH is back with new episodes! This week Michael is joined by former guest, Kathleen Denecke. They begin by attempting to talk about the Chromatica Ball, but end up fully discussing the recent drama surrounding the Florence Pugh/Harry Styles film Don't Worry Darling. They also discuss housewives dra...

We're baaaaaaack!! After a month off, That's Trash is back with new episodes! This week, Michael is joined by returning guest Sean Ryan. Michael and Sean recap the past pride month, including all of their antics and travels - of which there are many. They then talk about some of the new television they have been watching, including Netflix's  Heartstopper and the new season of  Stra...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by the the one and only Celine Krzan who joins the three time guest club! They begin by discussing the Artie nominations that came out hours before recording, before moving into a conversation on the new Showtime series  The First Lady . They then briefly discuss the drama surrounding the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, and a chaotic smattering of other thi...

Welcome back! After a bit of an accidental break, we are BACK with a super-sized episode! Michael is joined by the lovely Ms. Golden Delicious aka Mark Montando, to talk all about the Met Gala. They break down the "gilded glamour" theme, which looks they loved, which looks they hated, and plenty of thoughts on everything to do with Kim Kardashian. They also talk about the new HBO documen...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by the lovely Leah Berst for a conversation about all the scamming content we've been consuming. They begin the conversation by checking in on the additional fall-out from the Will Smith Oscar slap drama - including the Academy banning the actor from the ceremony from the next ten years. They then discuss Hulu's new Elizabeth Holmes show  The Dro...

Welcome back! It's time for another annual recap of the Academy Awards, and this year gave us PLENTY to talk about! Michael is joined by fellow Oscar lover Lisa Ludwig to talk about everything from the red carpet fashions, to the speeches they loved, to Will Smith smacking Chris Rock right across the face. They even touch on his apology as it was released while they were recording! As always,...

Welcome back! This week friend of the pod Kristin Bentley returns for her third appearance on the pod! They begin their conversation by discussing the show they just opened together -  Constellations with Second Generation Theatre. They talk about rehearsing together, how opening night went, and how you can still get tickets for the final two weeks. They then move into a conversation about the tra...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by the lovely and fabulous Vanna Deux! Michael and Vanna have a rollicking conversation on everything from controversial yet brave musical theatre takes (including the recent revival of Oklahoma! which just stopped in Buffalo), to which housewives should be included in the all housewives version of Cell Block Tango. They also touch on both the current seas...

Welcome back! This week Michael kicks off the first half of the episode solo, breaking down the recent Oscar nominations - the big films that made it in and the huge snubs. He is then joined by his fiancé Matt Gilbert for a quick round of Oscar trivia! As always, they end the episode sharing what they think is TRASH this week! Follow Michael at @mikewachowiak on Twitter and Instagram, and @michael...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by returning guest Mandy Kellner for a pop culture catch-up conversation! They touch on a little of everything, from Pete Davidson & Kim Kardashian dating, to the second season of Emily in Paris , to the recent firing of a Salt Lake City housewife, to WORDLE and so much more. As always they share what they think is TRASH this week! Follow Michael at @m...

Welcome back! This week we are heading deep into Woodsboro for a conversation all about the  Scream  franchise. Michael is joined by  Scream  superfan Curtis Lord to discuss both the original films and the newest installment which hit theaters this weekend. They begin by sharing their relationship to the films, before running through what they love/don't love about  Scream  1-4. They then giv...

Welcome back! For the first pod of 2022, we are looking back at the best of 2021. Michael is joined by previous guests Chris Kelly and Adam Yellen to share their top ten lists in both film and television from 2021. They kick it off with TV, going through everything from Succession to The White Lotus to Mare of Easttown . They then move to the best movies they've seen in 2021, including everyt...

Welcome back to our final episode of 2021! We are once again bring back podcast favorite Alex Watts to close out the year with us on  Trash Trash!   Michael and Alex forgo the standard episode rundown for a conversation that is both topical and wild. They touch on everything from getting back onstage this year, to the new season of Succession , new COVID variants, unproblematic white people, video...

Welcome back! This week friend of the pod Sean Ryan returns for a full homosexual sad girl autumn music breakdown. They begin by talking about the recently released Red (Taylor's Version), Taylor Swift's re-record of her 2012 chart topping, Grammy nominated album. They break down the 10 minute version of "All Too Well" and rank Taylor's discography. Then they move into Ade...

Welcome back! This week we are joined by the lovely Joe Russi for a conversation all about that bombshell  Wicked movie casting news. Michael & Joe breakdown Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande headlining the long delayed film of the hit Broadway musical, where they were when they heard, how they think they'll do, and why people shouldn't doubt Ariana. They also then share their casting...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by returning guest Julie Szrama for a full pop-culture catch-up! They touch on everything that has happened over the past month, from  Dune  &  Dear Evan Hansen hitting the big screen, to the wildly popular  Squid Game on Netflix, to whatever is happening with Nicki Minaj's cousin's friends's balls. As always, they end the episode sharin...

Welcome back! Listen everyone, this has been a MONTH and it's only halfway over. I know you were all expecting a regular full-length episode today, but that was not in the cards. We wanted to still give you a new episode this week, so enjoy this second installment of Traveling Trash. Matt & Michael break down their recent trip to New York City, where they saw  Wicked, Little Shop Of Horro...

Get in loser - we're giving you an extra episode this week! We couldn't let October 3rd pass and not do a special episode all about  Mean Girls! As one of Michael's favorite movies, Matt Gilbert aka the pod gamemaster, joins once again as guest host asking Michael MANY questions about the iconic 2004 film, and 2018 Broadway Musical. Will Michael answer enough right to be the next Sp...

Welcome back! This week we are giving you JOURNALISM as we sit down with former LuLaRoe consultant Lindsay DiPonzio for a deep dive into LULARICH, the new Amazon Prime documentary exposing the infamous MLM/pyramid scheme. Michael and Lindsay break down the documentary, and Lindsay shares shocking insights into the company, the brand, the family, and much more. As always, they end the episode shari...

IT’S OUR ONE-YEAR TRASH ANNIVERSARY!! It’s crazy to think that this episode marks the one-year anniversary of the podcast, and we had to bring back the OG guest, Alex Watts, to celebrate! Michael and Alex play a bit of catch up and check in with what everyone’s been up to this summer, before reflecting on their original trash from the premiere episode and seeing if they feel the same way they did...

Welcome back! This week we are talking R-E-S-P-E-C-T in all forms - first by breaking down our thoughts on the new Aretha Franklin biopic,  Respect starring Jennifer Hudson which just hit theaters. We talk about Hudson's performance, vocal transformation, and other things we loved or questioned in the film. We then turn to the  other Aretha project that has stirred some controversy - National...

Welcome back! This week we have a really special treat - Michael managed to talk his Dad onto coming on the pod! They start by breaking down the Billy Joel concert they went to at the Bills Stadium this past weekend, before moving into some truly iconic stories that his Dad has shared over the years. These stories involve everyone from James Taylor, to Natalie Wood, to OJ Simpson. As always they e...