That's Trash with Michael Wachowiak

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by fellow Britney Spears super-fan, Amy Jakiel! They start off by recapping the Super Bowl, both the lackluster game and The Weeknd's halftime show. They then move into a conversation on the new New York Times documentary Framing Britney Spears , and share their feelings on Britney's conservatorship, the media's treatment of her, and the #Fr...

Welcome back! This week, Michael is joined by NYC based actor Jamie Boswell to discuss the recent chaotic Golden Globe award nominations - the kick-off of awards season! They break down both the film and television categories, pointing out what the Globes got right and their horrible missteps. They also discuss the SAG Award nominations and the improvements they made over the Globes. Finally, they...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by dancer and teacher Mandy Kellner to discuss some major pop culture moments from the week. First they dive into the new smash hit "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo, and all the drama surrounding it. Next they discuss the drama and allegations surrounding actor Armie Hammer, who had several abusive Instagram DM's leak. Finally they discus...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by resident Lady Gaga stan, Dave Spychalski, to talk all things Gaga! They being by talking about Gaga's performance at the Inauguration, as well as her stunning dress. They then get into how they became fans, and the exact moment they completely fell in. Next, they both give their rankings of Gaga's eight studio albums, which is sure to be contr...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by actress and YA fiction lover, Arin Lee Dandes! They begin their conversation talking about all things  Harry Potter , including their favorite book and their favorite film adaptation. They then address author J.K. Rowling's transphobic tweets over the past year, and what her hateful views mean for the series legacy. Next they break down everyone&ap...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by actress, singer, and comedian Charmagne Chi! They begin the episode by discussing the January 6th attack on our nation's Capitol, and the fallout from it. Next they move into two big pop culture moments from the end of 2020 - Wonder Woman 1984 , and the Hilaria Baldwin scandal. Finally, they discuss Charmagne's musical comedy cabaret Let Chi E...

It's time to hear YOUR trash! We used this stretch of the holidays to dive into our listener trash bag for a bonus episode. Alex Watts continues this week as our guest to listen and react to the things in your life that make you say "THAT'S Trash!". If you'd like to have your trash featured on an upcoming bonus episode of That's Trash, send your voice memo to thatstra...

Welcome back for our year-end special! This week, Michael is joined by our first return guest - Alex Watts! Alex was the first ever guest on  That's Trash , and we are thrilled to have her return to break down 2020 for us. Michael and Alex share the culture that got them through 2020, they name some positive moments that occurred despite the general chaos of the world, and then they end with...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by fellow Real Housewives fan Kathleen Denecke! They begin their conversation by breaking down the newest installment -  The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.  From ex-communicated Mormons to marrying your step-grandfather, they talk about ALL of it! Next it's a Nicole Kidman double feature, breaking down HBO's hit series  The Undoing and the ne...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by fellow gleek Ember Tate to talk through all things  Glee ! Over the pandemic, thanks to the power of TikTok and Netflix, the 2009 Ryan Murphy musical comedy has had quite the resurgence. They begin by sharing their personal journey and relationship with the show, and then share their top ten favorite covers. They also talk through some of the post- Glee...

Welcome back! This week, Michael is joined by actor and songwriter Bobby Hall. They begin their conversation breaking down the recently announced 2021 Grammy Nominations, including their thoughts on major snubs and predictions on who should/will win. They then share some of the music they've been enjoying over this ongoing quarantine. Finally they have the long awaited deep dive into Ron Howa...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by actress, literary blogger, and podcast host Phoebe Wright! Michael and Phoebe discuss two of the biggest shows of the past month,  The Queen's Gambit  and Season 4 of  The Crown -  both on Netflix. They break down everything from the brilliant costume design of  The Queen's Gambit to the introduction of both Princess Diana and Margaret Thatche...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by his friend and actress, Michele Marie Roberts! They dive right into the new season of  The Mandalorian on Disney+, including everything from Baby Yoda to the scary spiders. They then each rank the 11  Star Wars  feature films in their personal order or preference, which is sure to cause some drama. They end the episode talking about the new Ryan Murphy...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by our D.C. Correspondent, and resident bridge troll - Tyler Brown! Michael and Tyler kick-off their conversation celebrating the news that Joe Biden will be the 46th President of the United States! They then talk all things  Legally Blonde , including the first two films starring Reese Witherspoon, and the often neglected  Legally Blondes,  the direct to...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by local actor Adam Yellen to discuss the film career of Aaron Sorkin. They begin by talking about his newest movie,  The Trial of the Chicago 7  (now available on Netflix), and it's Oscar potential in this very strange year. They also discuss some of Sorkin's other films including The Social Network, Steve Jobs, and Moneyball . Finally, Michael...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by his fiancé Matt Gilbert to talk about everything from the story behind how they met, to the new Borat sequel. They also talk about the new remake of The Witches , and remind everyone to vote (specifically for Joe Biden because...c'mon). Michael also asks YOU to send in voice memos of what you think has been trash lately. Please send them in to that...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by Ricky and Rhiannon Needham of the  Getting Scarried Away podcast for a special Halloween episode!! Michael, Ricky, and Rhiannon talk about two of their favorite campy Halloween movies -  Addams Family Values and  Hocus Pocus , and also their best and worst Halloween costumes. They also talk about their experience starting podcasts during a pandemic, and...

Welcome back! This week Michael chats with local photographer Julie Szrama about the new Netflix show everyone is watching -  Emily in Paris . They also talk about the newest season of  Dancing with the Stars, including everything from Tyra's awful outfits, to Carole Baskin dancing exclusively to tiger songs. Michael gives his thoughts on the recent Tony Nominations, and finally both he and J...

Welcome back! This week, Michael chats with local actor Marc Sacco for an all-Mariah Carey themed episode to celebrate the release of her incredible new memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey . They share their personal history with Mariah as an icon of music, breakdown the painful and joyous sections of her memoir, and share their top five favorite Mariah songs. Finally, they both share what they th...

Welcome back! This week, Michael chats with local actress and producer Kristin Bentley to break down the 2020 Emmy Awards, including big sweeps for Schitt's Creek  and  Watchmen . They also share all of their feelings on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  and  The Real Housewives of New York City , which both just wrapped up new seasons. Finally, they both share what they think is TRASH th...

Welcome back! This week, Michael is joined by local theatre artist Brittany Bassett to discuss everything from her quarantine RuPaul's Drag Race binge to the recent film adaptation of Little Women . They also talk about their recent-ish engagements, and Brittany becoming a homeowner! Finally, they both share what they think is TRASH this week! Follow Michael at @mikewachowiak on Twitter/Insta...

Welcome back! This week, Michael is joined by local theatre and business professional Celine Krzan to discuss everything from Zoom to that time Michael was attacked on Twitter by a former Real Housewife of Beverly Hills. They also share their absurd suggestions for Buffalo Bills Stadium naming sponsors, and live T.V. musicals they would like to see! Finally, they both share what they think is TRAS...

Welcome to our first episode! This week, Michael is joined by local actress and icon Alex Watts to discuss everything from W.A.P. to the Brandy/Whitney  Cinderella . They also share their favorite quarantine music, talk about the impact of Chadwick Boseman/representation in film, and quiz each other on their favorite very White and very Black movies. Finally they both share what they think is TRAS...