Gilded Trash

Scott Reed & Crystal Reed
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Semimonthly

Ride shotgun with Comedian Scott Reed and Creator Crystal Reed as they travel the country in search of ...what? When they figure it out, you'll be the first to know! 

  1. 3d ago

    We Lied to Yinz

    Send us Fan Mail We take a step back and answer the questions people keep asking about what Gilded Trash is, how we pick topics, and why our “trashy with a touch of class” motto is really about how you treat people. Then we jump from human behavior and outrage culture into paranormal takes, comedy life, TikTok rabbit holes, and a rapid-fire round that gets brutally honest.  • defining what “Gilded Trash” represents and what “class” actually means to us  • how we choose episode topics based on what lights us up  • why our most-played clip episode feels like the least accurate snapshot  • the most exhausting recording experience and the lesson learned  • our research process: point and counterpoint, finding spin, avoiding echo chambers  • how bad assumptions derail investigations and real-world decision-making  • podcast habits that annoy us and why we derail each other  • why people believe nonsense and why outrage is addictive  • what people get wrong about conspiracy theorists  • paranormal stories we want to be true and claims we don’t buy  • dream investigation locations with unlimited access  • what kind of evidence might actually change our minds  • Scott Takes: comedy audience vs podcast audience, rider list essentials  • TikTok obsessions, true crime phases, and creator drama  • what we want next: comments, community, merch, and possible crossovers  Reach out to us on GildedTrash.com if you want to book Scott Reed at your next event.  you guys go comment on the comments so that we can bring it into the discussion.  Send us your weird Support the show

  2. Jul 15

    D’Yinz have Deja Vu?

    Send us Fan Mail We bounce from comfort TV and celebrity chatter into the harder question of how anyone stays sane in a world built on sound bites, spin, and endless “truth” fragments. We argue our way through policy, platforms, and the Mandela effect, then land on a simple filter that saves us every time: trust and verify. • Seinfeld vs Curb as a lesson in polish, tone, and why characters feel “real”  • The dream of a customizable TV channel and why frictionless content matters  • Pennsylvania recreational marijuana legalization, taxes, federal conflict, and privacy  • Why conspiracies hook people fast, kernels of truth, and the five-minute rule  • Candace Owens and Shawn Ryan as a case study in platforms and pushback  • Why people act “weird” after chaos, and why that’s not proof  • Fearmongering as an old tool with new tech, media incentives, and control  • Influencer drama webs, motives, money, and why narratives travel  • Mandela effects, Hadron Collider timeline theories, and a Berenstain Bears sync  • AI limits, missing data, and why lived experience still matters  • How we decide who to trust online, building a pattern, then verifying less You can check out Scott December 11th at the Shippensburg Parks Casino opening for headliner Mark Riccadonna, follow Scott on Instagram, follow me on TikTok, and check gildedtrash.com for upcoming shows Send us your weird Support the show

    D’Yinz have Deja Vu?

  3. Jul 1

    Til Death Do Yinz Part

    Send us Fan Mail We start with summer life and comedy updates, then zoom out into why celebrity breakups hijack our feeds and our emotions. We connect the Jelly Roll and Bunny XO news cycle to parasocial relationships, social media perception, and what actually keeps a marriage steady through messy seasons.  • July comedy plans, competitions, and what we have been fixing at home  • Why the Jelly Roll and Bunny XO divorce talk feels unavoidable  • Finding a public figure during a hard time, and why that attachment sticks  • Parasocial relationships, blind loyalty, and internet pile-ons  • Celebrity culture and how fame changes both fans and famous people  • Perception versus reality on social media, and why we avoid oversharing  • What got us through addiction-era chaos, and what keeps us close now  • “How Are We Still Married” questions, dumb fights, and real habits  If you're out there somehow and you can make it to Altoona to support me. Thursday night, McGarvey's.  Send us your weird Support the show

    Til Death Do Yinz Part

  4. Jun 16

    Do Yinz Believe This?

    Send us Fan Mail We connect everyday life with bigger patterns, from raising a baby and watching a new wave of families form to asking why human behavior repeats no matter what era we live in. Then we pivot into con artists and serial liars, including how social media turns sympathy farming into a lifestyle and how online b******t can spill into real courtrooms.  • life with a curious kid and noticing a baby boom  • foster care and kinship care getting more visible  • technology changing fast while human archetypes stay familiar  • getting ordained and what weddings really are legally  • the “quickie” wedding that feels built to last - Mr & Mrs Moore • why good lies cling to the truth  • sympathy farming, fake illness claims, and attention as a reward  • famous impostors and why “looking the part” works  • trust, verification, and teaching kids to spot scams  Upcoming Comedy Events: July 2nd, McGarvey’s, come check it out, it’ll be a lot of fun! August 29th, Scott is headlining the Houtzdale, PA Moose with Track Suit Scott Productions Send us your weird Support the show

    Do Yinz Believe This?

  5. Jun 1

    3 Yinz and a Baby

    Send us Fan Mail Our lives flip upside down in the best way as we adjust to having a new little one at home, and we talk through what it feels like to raise a kid again at this stage. We recap a Pigeon Forge trip that suddenly turns family-friendly, then spiral into true crime, alien disclosures, AI weirdness, and the nostalgia that comes with wanting to share our world with him.  • the shock of adding a pre-toddler to a quiet routine  • how parenting feels different when life is stable  • the cats’ reactions and the new household dynamics  • Pigeon Forge travel notes, cabin life and kid-friendly pivots  • surviving a long road trip with stops, snacks and iPads  • why CounterClock stays our vacation true crime podcast  • the Lane Bryant case and how news spreads differently now  • the viral “Kangaroo Man” moment and parking lot rage  • Parrot Mountain as a must-do animal experience  • Chubby’s as a standout Southern food stop  • alien disclosures, UAP talk and why we doubt we’ll get “the good stuff”  • AI conversations that feel off and the jump to simulation theory  • childhood tech memories, incomplete board games and introducing old pop culture first  Go out and listen to it.  Look out for Scott in shows this summer. If nobody's told you guys today, stay trashy.  Send us your weird Support the show

    3 Yinz and a Baby

  6. Apr 30

    Do Yinz Love Jingletown?

    Send us Fan Mail We hang out with local legend Frank George and trade stories about comedy, Johnstown pride, and the old rules that shaped a tight community. The laughs are loud, but the real point is serious: either build a better hometown or stop waiting for it to change on its own. • road comedy, open mics, and staying sharp outside the city • remembering Donovan and what community looks like in grief • the Speakeasy mic vibe and why comfort matters for comedy • where “Scoot” comes from and how names stick • growing up around the By George and bar-life lessons • By George bylaws and respect as a local currency • the Willie Stargell hat story and refusing special treatment • Johnstown on film, wanting out, and learning to stay • ethnic roots, Catholic traditions, and what feels “normal” here • sloppy joes versus steamers and the food-language of PA • the “leave or build” mindset and giving back • loyalty, integrity, and direct talk as a town value • downtown nostalgia, Glosser Brothers memories, and what’s missing • local food picks: Sal’s, Clark’s, Surf And Turf, G-Man, Kabuki • Steelers talk and why winners get a shot Stay tuned because we’re gonna have lots of events here in Jingletown. Send us your weird Support the show

  7. Apr 15

    Yinz N' Roses

    Send us Fan Mail We chase a wild karaoke announcement with real cash prizes, then zoom out into why music feels like a real language that crosses politics, grief, and even literal language barriers. We trade stories about radio, MTV, playlists, documentaries, and the songs that carried us through the hardest and best parts of life.  • Karaoke judging at Harrigan’s in downtown Johnstown with DJ Heidi and cash prizes  • Only Parks social trend and why lighthearted internet culture matters  • Appalachian gravesinger clip and the idea of music as its own language  • Einstein’s letter about love and why music expresses emotion better than words  • How we met through karaoke and “trading songs” as communication  • Childhood music origins from Motown to massive DJ collections  • Radio request lines, countdown shows, and the full lifespan of MTV  • Soundtracks tied to addiction, recovery, funerals, weddings, and nostalgia  • Grateful Dead deep dive and how music can help you get clean  • Ken Burns Country Music documentary and the stories behind the genre  • Underrated artists and what we listen to right now  • AI music, AI flyers, and where authenticity still matters  What are some of your favorite artists that aren't being played on the radio let us know who they are we'll give them a listen  Send us your weird Support the show

  8. Apr 1

    We Missed Yinz!

    Send us Fan Mail We come back for Season 3 with a real reset: Crystal reclaims her name, we ditch video, and we build a setup that lets us record anywhere without the extra noise. A highway billboard pulls us into a Pennsylvania true crime case where the “facts” change depending on who’s framing them, and we end by reminding you to question every neat narrative.  • Crystal dropping the stage name and why it stuck  • Moving from video podcasting to audio-only recording  • Why other hosts ask better questions than we do  • Shouting out Recess Kings and the value of a different dynamic  • Plans for more local guests and an old timer story segment  • Recent comedy shows, rooms we love, and venues worth visiting  • New York City, Hoboken, and the start of a pizza hunt  • ADHD hobby hopping from sourdough to crochet to audiobooks  • CounterClock as the first true crime obsession  • Patty Rorrer, Judges for Justice, and how storytelling shapes belief  • Chain of custody, missing testing, and why incentives can distort justice  • Wheel of Wisdom riffing to close it out  Shoutouts to The Whiskey Cellar in NYC, Quality Pizza in Hoboken, NJ, Aura Kitchen & Bar in NYC, and JudgesforJustice.org  Tell me your town and tell me your pizza. Send us your weird Support the show

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Ride shotgun with Comedian Scott Reed and Creator Crystal Reed as they travel the country in search of ...what? When they figure it out, you'll be the first to know! 

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  • Creator
    Scott Reed & Crystal Reed
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Gilded Trash Productions
  • Show Website
    Gilded Trash

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