Talking Trubbish

Talking Trubbish

The no-ego hangout that mixes pop culture rants, nerd hot takes, and the kind of NSFW oversharing you only get after midnight. It’s unfiltered laughs, genuine conversation, and all the side quests you didn’t know you wanted.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5D AGO

    The Epstein Files, Conspiracy Theories, and Why Everything’s on the Table Now

    Matthew and Jacob do a high-level rundown of the Epstein files and how the fallout is melting people’s trust in institutions, then zoom out into why conspiracy culture sticks when accountability feels optional. The conversation bounces between the “conspiracy pyramid,” online discourse control theories, UFOs and tech acceleration, AI safety panic, money and wealth brain-rot, and ends with a simple challenge to do one intentional act of kindness this week. Click to view the Conspiracy Pyramid! OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!!  WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!! Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPod Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbish Email us your stories or questions! TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com 00:00–03:35 Worldview whiplash, conspiracies feeling “less fake,” and pulling up the conspiracy pyramid 03:36–06:10 “Detached from reality” tier: QAnon, deep state, Pizzagate, adrenochrome and the messiness of “truthy” vibes 06:11–08:33 Ghislaine Maxwell Reddit theory: “MaxwellHill,” timing coincidences, and influence over discourse 08:34–12:20 Why conspiracy culture sticks: gaslighting, institutions, and “this isn’t a party issue” 12:21–15:10 UFO/UAP talk, info overload, and being too tired to tap out 15:11–17:10 Accountability rage: redactions, officials downplaying, and fear about releasing the episode 17:11–19:25 Education systems and “Rockefeller cycle” as a bigger systems rant 19:26–21:40 Tech acceleration and the “aliens nudged the tech tree” theory 21:41–26:10 Internet as a “communication dimension” and the existential crisis moment 26:11–30:10 Other countries reacting to the U.S., plus “countries that pay you to move” 30:11–33:10 Where you’d live if you had to: home comfort vs cultural variety 33:11–37:40 Social media toxicity, anti-regulation anger, and the Grok/XAI freakout 37:41–40:15 Elon + Epstein island email jokes and the “Christmas message” absurdity 40:16–44:30 Money doesn’t buy happiness, debt as the anchor, and wealth hoarding criticism 44:31–56:06 Good rich people examples, friendship reality-checks, intellectual challenge, and the “do one kind act” closer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  2. FEB 13

    Two Guys vs the Occult — Paranormal Activity & I Am Legend

    Matthew breaks down how Paranormal Activity genuinely unsettled him, and that confession kicks off a conversation about why psychological horror sticks way longer than jump scares. He and Jacob move from childhood fears to horror classics and what actually makes something feel terrifying. OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!!  WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!! Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPod Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbish Email us your stories or questions! TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com 00:00–03:08 Intro, catching up, tech/audio nonsense 03:08–05:39 Matthew watches Paranormal Activity for the first time 05:39–06:40 Movie premise: couple, haunting, and the camera setup 06:40–08:09 Psychic/“expert” visit, demon talk, and disbelief vs belief 08:09–13:58 Escalation nights, relationship tension, and building dread 13:58–16:26 The flour scene and the invisible footprints reveal 16:26–18:52 Why paranormal horror is scarier than zombies (no defense) 18:52–23:50 Climax/end talk, Matthew panic-level fear, sleep getting wrecked 23:50–26:58 Filmmaking praise: $15k budget, practical effects, Hollywood laziness 26:58–28:44 The Descent and “flashlight horror” 28:44–32:53 Horror games: Dead by Daylight and being scared on purpose 32:53–34:24 Night paranoia: taking the trash out and acting tough 34:24–37:03 Matthew’s basement/laundry scares and the picture-falling moment 37:03–41:53 Home-at-night fear, dogs as security, and recovery after the movie 41:53–44:39 Not antagonizing anything: cameras/webcams and “nope” behavior 44:39–50:51 Ouija boards, ghosts, and what they won’t mess with 50:51–58:15 Sleep paralysis, sleeping habits, and nighttime fear logic 58:15–End Wrap-up and setting up deeper paranormal talk later Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  3. FEB 6

    Building PokeHouse: Why YouTube Monetization Isn’t What You Think

    Andrey from PokéHouse breaks down how a high school friend basically forced him to launch YouTube in late 2022, how vendor POV content became his lane, and what it really takes to survive the algorithm without losing your mind. The conversation jumps from dealing with negative comments and pricing chaos at busy card shows to monetization math, pumping out three shorts a day, and his plan to build a giveaway binder of duplicate Mega Pokémon pulls. Links for PokeHouse below! www.youtube.com/@Poke_House Whatnot: @Pokehouse_ Check Out His Instagram @jtpokehouse TikTok @jtpoke.house OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!!  WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!! Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPod Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbish Email us your stories or questions! TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com 00:00–04:56 Pokémon, Soccer, and How This Even Started 04:56–10:14 Starting YouTube With a Deadline and No Safety Net 10:14–13:42 Why Pokémon Won Over Fitness and Self-Help 13:42–18:29 Learning to Edit, Be on Camera, and Not Sound Like a Robot 18:29–22:46 Community vs Business and the Weird Reality of Live Shows 22:46–31:46 Retention, Storytelling, and Making Card Shows Watchable 31:46–35:39 Handling Hate Comments Without Losing Your Mind 35:39–43:46 First Time Vending: Fear, Overwhelm, and Crowd Control 43:46–52:20 What Actually Sells at Pokémon Card Shows 52:20–1:01:12 Vendor Math: Profit, Capital, and Scaling Reality 1:01:12–1:09:19 YouTube Monetization: Expectations vs Reality 1:09:19–1:15:38 Daily Upload Systems and Beating the Algorithm 1:15:38–1:23:02 Flooding Shorts Without Burning Out 1:23:02–1:24:55 Fail Forward, Be Yourself, and Final Advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m
  4. JAN 30

    The One About Costco Glizzies & Aldi Being a Cheat Code

    The guys jump from slipping on “healthy habits” and coffee addiction logic to how childhood grocery stores, nostalgia, and pricing psychology quietly shape adult food choices. The conversation moves through Aldi price hacks, fake health branding, impulse spending traps, and why boring changes like drinking more water actually work better than extreme diets! OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!!  WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!! Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPod Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbish Email us your stories or questions! TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com 00:32–01:38 Cold open: the boys admit they’re never prepared and just raw-dog the conversation 01:38–03:07 “New year, new me” immediately gets folded by a donut relapse 03:07–06:24 Coffee math, cutting sugar, and the slippery slope of “I earned a treat” 06:24–07:27 Trying to go back to black coffee, but hating life the whole time 07:27–14:50 Grocery store origins and regional chain lore: Publix vs Meijer and what your parents wired into your brain 14:50–16:02 Costco/Sam’s Club nostalgia 16:02–25:33 Why Walmart is a “no” (red vs blue logic), Aldi first impressions, and the psychology of where you shop 25:33–34:43 The Yuka app rabbit hole: scanning food and realizing everything is secretly toxic  34:43–38:13 Grocery stores are designed to nerf your self-control; curbside pickup as the pandemic’s best upgrade  38:13–42:25 Publix BOGOs are a trap, “ratchet Walmart” energy, and how deals bully your wallet 42:25–44:01 Walmart has crazy sealed-item deals, and the convo pivots into profit margins and consumer manipulation 44:01–45:37 “Loss leader” explained using the legendary $1.50 Costco hot dog as the example  45:37–48:23 Costco food court obsession, foodie behavior, and the membership myth gets detonated  48:23–52:26 Glizzy corner: hot dog love, condiments, and Mexican/Colombian hot dog discourse  52:26–55:13 Mustard vs ketchup, mayo slander, relish hatred, spicy mayo supremacy, then wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  5. JAN 23

    The One About Pokémon Collecting Feeling Broken

    Pokémon hype, artificial scarcity, and Charizard obsession set the stage as Matthew and Jacob talk through how the hobby lost its balance. The episode moves from Discord game nights and video game nostalgia to a Pokémon Emerald cartridge story that rewrites a gift that once felt special. OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!!  WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!! Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbish Email us your stories or questions! TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com 00:00–03:12 YouTube launch, recording schedules, and evolving podcast setups 03:12–06:05 Collector backgrounds, display aesthetics, and personality through collections 06:05–11:58 Whatnot auctions, scalpers, and god pack scam behavior 11:58–18:21 Charizard art debates and modern Pokémon set hype 18:21–24:02 UPC pricing, artificial scarcity, and GameStop selling at market 24:02–30:11 Pack-opening superstitions and partner pull luck 30:11–36:44 Promo cards, market manipulation, and Logan Paul auction influence 36:44–42:57 First Talking Trubbish Discord game night chaos 42:57–50:48 Horror games, vibes, and why fear-based games hit differently 50:48–58:54 Steam Machine rumors, pricing speculation, and hardware fatigue 58:54–1:05:12 Gaming escapism, nostalgia, and why older games felt better 1:05:12–1:07:00 Pokémon Emerald nostalgia and authenticity doubts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
  6. JAN 16

    The One About Logan Paul’s Pokémon Card Having a Serious Problem

    Matthew and Jacob talk through upgrading Talking Trubbish into video, why learning real editing skills matters more than AI shortcuts, and how small quality standards shape long-term creative sanity. The conversation jumps into Pokémon grading drama, Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator controversy, influencer boxing economics, and ends on the pure collector dopamine of stumbling into a retail Pokémon restock in the wild! OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!!  WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!! Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbish Email us your stories or questions! TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com 00:00–02:30 Delayed release schedule, video testing, and why the timing’s weird 02:30–07:15 Switching to DaVinci Resolve and demystifying video editing 07:15–12:30 CapCut, AI shortcuts, and why proofreading still matters 12:30–16:45 Work ethic, burnout, and setting standards for yourself 16:45–18:30 Transition into influencer market manipulation 18:30–22:45 Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator card and grading history 22:45–27:30 PSA slab issues vs TAG and Beckett comparisons 27:30–33:45 Liquid Marketplace, fractional ownership, and conflicting claims 33:45–36:45 Auction hype, card damage concerns, and resale skepticism 36:45–40:30 Jake Paul’s boxing pattern and influencer spectacle 40:30–46:30 Mike Tyson, Anthony Joshua, and why the fights feel scripted 46:30–49:30 Money, reputation laundering, and influencer economics 49:30–52:30 Travel plans, Easter confusion, and calendar chaos 52:30–57:45 Farm & Fleet Pokémon restock discovery at retail prices 57:45–59:47 Collector joy, content ideas, and closing thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  7. JAN 9

    The One About Itachi, Gear 5, & the LED Budget Funeral

    Jacob and Matthew start 2026 by tweaking their theme song and geeking out over LED strip lights, mispronounced names, and the price of building a gaming‑room shrine to Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. The chat quickly dives into anime rabbit holes — Pokémon magazine art, One Piece’s Wano arc, Dragon Ball’s god forms, and favorite characters — with detours into soccer manga, Solo Leveling, and how manga budgets compare to trading‑card splurges. They round things out with boozy holiday games, a marathon road trip story, and plans to bring video, streaming and more organized chaos to Talking Trubbish in the year ahead. OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!!  WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!! Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPod Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbish Email us your stories or questions! TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com 00:36–02:45 Theme tweak talk and the closet-studio upgrades. 02:45–04:09 Gaming room “simple upgrades” and how fast the costs pile up. 04:09–08:07 Name pronunciation spirals: Elise/Alice and “white brain” decoding. 08:07–11:01 Siri blurts Jacob’s name and everybody gets mildly spooked. 11:01–15:27 Hue vs Govee and the LED ecosystem headache. 15:27–19:29 Pokémon Time magazine covers, framing, and wall-display flexing. 19:29–32:50 One Piece binge talk and Gear 5 hype with power-up comparisons. 32:50–39:58 Favorite characters and the Itachi appreciation segment. 39:58–45:36 Boruto nerf rage and the Two Blue Vortex talk. 45:36–49:40 Blue Lock thoughts and the Whistle sports manga shoutout. 49:40–58:13 Solo Leveling praise and arguing what counts as “great anime.” 58:13–01:07:54 Christmas game traditions and the brother New York-to-Florida drive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  8. 12/19/2025

    The One About Ball-Busting as a Love Language

    Matthew recaps going to Comic-Con and why the vibe feels way better than Pokémon tournament crowds, even when the prices are insane. They jump from collector self-control and impossible-to-find manga volumes to the Funko market crashing, Yu-Gi-Oh pops, and a surprisingly serious spiral into masculinity, Andrew Tate, and whether holding the door for people is secretly becoming a lost art. OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!! Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPod Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbish Email us your stories or questions! TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com 00:00–01:35 Quick intro, and Matthew’s con weekend setup.  01:35–02:45 Matthew explains Comic-Con vibes vs tournament vibes.  02:45–04:15 The “regionals are competitive and stinky” comparison.  04:15–06:35 Restraint talk: almost buying ETBs, con food, and little artist-alley pickups.  06:35–09:10 Manga booth temptation and out-of-print danger.  09:10–12:10 Manga collecting logic: completion, condition, and why missing volumes hurt.  12:10–15:05 Editions and reprints, and why later volumes get screwed.  15:05–17:35 Prince of Tennis rabbit hole and the cursed missing Volume 33.  17:35–28:45 Collector pain stories and the psychology of hunting “the one volume.”  28:45–39:30 Masculinity, confidence, dating expectations, and Andrew Tate pushback.  48:45–52:10 Funko market crash, con tie-in, and Yu-Gi-Oh Funko pickups.  52:10– End Door-holding etiquette, regionals exception, and the wrap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

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The no-ego hangout that mixes pop culture rants, nerd hot takes, and the kind of NSFW oversharing you only get after midnight. It’s unfiltered laughs, genuine conversation, and all the side quests you didn’t know you wanted.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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