Talking Trubbish

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 @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:36–02:45 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.

Easter eggs, childhood street freedom, and somehow... AI. Yeah, it's that kind of episode.Jacob and Matthew start the week catching up on Easter nostalgia and the very real theory that your parents invented the loot box. From there it's a free-flowing conversation about what's changed between generations — why kids are going back outside, why phone calls feel like emergencies now, and why the passive-aggressive period in a text can start a war.Then they get into it. This is Part 1 of what's going to be an ongoing series on AI — not the fear, not the hype, just how two regular people are actually using these tools in their day-to-day lives. Matthew breaks down how he uses Claude and ChatGPT for podcast production, legal contract reviews, taxes, and building websites. Jacob shares how he uses it for personal growth and why he always reviews before he copies and pastes. Together they make a pretty clear case: love it or hate it, this stuff isn't going away, and now's the time to figure out where it fits in your life.OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!!Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00-02:10 – Welcome back / time flying, work grind, Jacob heading to Orlando for the regional02:10-04:02 – Easter egg hunting as the original loot box04:02-08:31 – Playing outside as a kid, the streetlight rule, and childhood autonomy08:31-11:01 – Why kids are going back outside — Matthew's content creator theory on authenticity cycles11:01-12:31 – The return of the uncut walk-and-talk vlog format / less polish = more appeal12:31-14:25 – MrBeast discourse: authentic vs. performed personality14:25-15:04 – Matthew on being introverted vs. social / Jacob on energy levels and sparking conversation15:04-17:03 – "If you're amazing at a job you hate, how good would you be at one you love?" Jacob drops a banger17:03-19:57 – Matthew on the love-hate relationship with editing / the hidden surgery of a clean cut19:57-21:13 – Jacob's dream: running his own business, building something family-oriented21:13-23:15 – Fast and Furious model of team culture ("You a cousin, you know what I'm saying?")23:15-27:02 – What Jacob naturally consumes: growth content, self-improvement, expanding perspective27:02-27:59 – Matthew's mom calls mid-episode / back in, now talking phone call anxiety27:59-28:49 – Why a phone call in 2026 feels like DEFCON 228:49-31:21 – Emojis as emotional punctuation / the passive-aggressive period text31:21-37:38 – MrBeast proposed and wrote "I did a thing" — the internet weighed in, the boys don't care37:38-37:54 – AI intro begins: the plan for a multi-part series, kicking off light37:54-40:01 – Matthew's AI journey (less than a year in) / transformer architecture goes back to 201740:01-41:24 – How Matthew uses AI: podcast production, schedule, personal assistant vibes41:24-42:53 – Tony Stark / Jarvis as the blueprint for how to interact with AI42:53-47:17 – Real use case: AI helped Matthew review a contractor dispute on the free version47:17-48:42 – Free vs. paid AI — what you can actually do without spending money48:42-52:23 – Jacob's AI setup: Copilot at work, ChatGPT personally / ran a comparison test52:23-53:49 – Matthew on ChatGPT's dictation feature: "a religious experience"53:49-54:45 – Why Matthew switched everything to Claude — background processing, website building, $20/month54:45-55:53 – Wrapping up the AI intro / promise to go deeper next episode with guests / learn it now or get left behind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are recording on fumes and somehow that’s when things get real. What starts as roller coaster stories and fear of heights bounces through Spirit Airlines horror, carnival ride fatalities, and Matthew’s legs giving out completely after a rip cord ride, before landing somewhere unexpected: Matthew opening up about a brutal breakup that shut him down creatively for nearly a decade and what it feels like to still be playing catch-up. Jacob wrote things down this time so they didn’t lose the thread, Culver’s gets a second chance with a full ratings breakdown, and the episode closes with a first-time weed story that ends exactly where you’d hope, face-deep in the best Oreos of his life.OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!!Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00-00:48 Cold open + theme song00:48-01:18 Intro — "fake it till you make it" energy, both running on empty01:18-05:18 Roller coasters, fear of heights, and things Jacob did for a girl at 1805:18-08:54 Matthew's nose, a kid who said something cruel, and body self-consciousness08:54-11:36 Adrenaline junkies — Matthew wants the front cart, Jacob just wants to survive11:36-15:50 Michigan Adventure rip cord: Matthew's legs stopped working for five minutes15:50-19:36 Spirit Airlines horror stories and the plane that shook apart on landing19:36-21:11 Carnival rides and why pop-up carnivals are a hard no21:11-22:05 Carnival food, the one reason Jacob actually goes22:05-23:55 Culver's round two preview — Jacob's back and he did the research this time23:55-28:25 Captain Underpants, reading books vs. pictures, and how Matthew's brain works like a projector28:25-31:05 Matthew's habit of cutting people off mid-sentence — and why his brain won't stop31:05-32:35 Taking compliments, deflecting, and the difference between humility and shame32:35-37:35 The decade Matthew stopped creating — a breakup, a creative shutdown, and what it means to feel behind37:35-40:35 Still playing catch-up: editing three videos and still feeling like nothing got done40:35-46:10 The rocket launcher button — road rage, empathy, and what changes when you realize you don't know what someone's going through46:10-53:20 Culver's round two full breakdown: chicken tenders, cheese curds, Oreo custard, ratings, and why Wisconsin burgers just aren't hitting53:20-55:22 Post Malone Oreos and the coworker candy stash55:22-58:15 The Oreo dipping debate — bowl vs. glass, double stuff discourse, and Jacob's "just two more" lie58:15-01:00:30 Matthew's first weed experience: army crawling down a hallway, and discovering what the best Oreos of his life taste like Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew walked into a Pokemon card shop event and walked out with a story you have to hear. Main player energy was on a different level this week. The guys debate chocolate, Pepsi vs. Coke, and why everything at the store is getting smaller while the price goes up. Then it gets real: what are card shops actually paying for the product they're selling you? We did the math, and the numbers might change where you shop!OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!!Full Video Episodes on Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00-00:30 Cold open hook00:30-01:03 Intro: Jacob hosts this week + checking in on each other01:03-02:45 Matthew teases a "main character energy" moment from his weekend02:45-04:35 Editing shortcuts that saved five hours and the Drumline punctuality mantra04:35-06:45 Prepping cards for a local trade event, Kingdra EX promo discovery ($60 raw)06:45-09:15 Arriving early, the raffle setup, free pizza, and prizes way bigger than advertised09:15-09:40 Matthew locks in on the Phantasmal Flames ETB: "That's mine"09:40-13:40 The master ball spin: calling the shot, landing on 5%, and the couple's faces dropping13:40-16:05 The aftermath: grabbing pizza, the couple's energy shift, and the store's 65% buy-in rate16:05-18:00 Debating whether to open the ETB or keep it sealed, Charizard temptation18:00-20:00 Starbucks messes up the order and gives him two lattes, Bruce Almighty comparisons20:00-20:50 Jacob's half-story callback and the decision to open it for the Discord20:50-26:10 Jacob breaks down card shop vs. card show trade-in percentages (buy-in, trade-in, what's fair)26:10-26:30 Corporate pizza parties vs. actual employee appreciation26:30-27:50 Jacob's Dubai chocolate obsession begins: candy preferences, Halloween trading, chocolate vs. fruit candy27:50-32:00 The Dubai chocolate review: kadaif, pistachio, Costco finds, KitKat texture comparisons32:00-33:30 Jacob caving on trends, the One Piece parallel, sriracha and DIY spicy mayo33:30-36:20 Shrinkflation rant: soda bottles shrinking, deceptive packaging, and Matthew's unit pricing math36:20-37:45 Price differences between stores for the same Gatorade, gas station convenience markup37:45-38:45 Pepsi vs. Coke debate, Mexican Coca-Cola supremacy, Baja Blast sponsorship dreams38:45-40:30 Jacob's $4 Pepsi at Publix and the receipt sticker shock40:30-45:20 How Matthew evaluates card shops: Phantasmal Flames at $4.50 vs. shops charging $8-945:20-49:45 Distributor pricing exposed: $79.95 wholesale cost for a Twilight Masquerade booster box, markup math, and why $200+ pricing is pure greed49:45-52:55 Matthew's case for why Pokemon buyers reward shops with ethics, loyalty, and word-of-mouth52:55-56:30 The scalper question: how shop owners can serve their community first using league newsletters and pre-orders56:30-57:14 Outro and wrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet BlindCraziness. He's legally blind, competitively plays Pokemon Go at the regional level, has 20/200 vision, and chose the hardest possible path in gaming on purpose. In this episode, Robbie joins Matthew and Jacob for an unfiltered conversation about what it's actually like to compete with a visual impairment, why One Piece filler hits different than Naruto filler, how a sensory deprivation tank changed his perspective, and why he's spent 46,000+ encounters hunting a single shiny Lotad. We also get into Pokemon Sun & Moon's surprisingly mature storyline, the infamous chess cheating scandal, and the moment Matthew finally understands a joke that went completely over his head for a full 6 minutes later... Part One of what's going to be a recurring presence on the show.OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!!Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00-00:34 Cold open00:34-03:24 Intro: Welcome to Talking Trubbish, meet Blind Craziness (Robbie)03:24-05:00 Origin of the gamertag and owning "blind"05:00-08:10 What 20/200 vision actually means, Stargardt's disease explained08:10-10:05 Playing competitive Pokemon Go with a visual impairment10:05-13:05 Accessibility at Pokemon Go regionals, headphone adapter workarounds13:05-14:44 The chess cheating scandal and Morse code butt plug technology14:44-17:05 Can you picture an apple? Aphantasia, ADHD, and how we visualize17:05-19:48 Sensory deprivation tanks: floating naked in Epsom salt darkness19:48-22:19 The secret to zero anxiety (and how it stresses out his wife)22:19-27:00 One Piece: how Robbie's wife accidentally fell in love with the show27:00-31:20 Naruto vs. One Piece: who handled filler better?31:20-32:10 Matthew finally gets the "obviously I watch dub" joke (6 min later)32:10-34:10 The One Piece anime remake and live action Season 234:10-38:00 Oda's writing process, retconning done right, and the Shanks scene38:00-40:00 Matthew's biggest One Piece gripe: manga character art40:00-43:30 Robbie's gaming history: Game Boy Color to League of Legends to Pokemon Go43:30-45:30 Pokemon Sun & Moon's mature storyline and Rainbow Rocket post-game45:30-49:30 Shiny hunting 101: odds, Masuda Method, and Skitty x Wailord49:30-54:00 Robbie's shiny hunting stats: 46,487 encounters for one Lotad54:00-55:28 Outro: Part One wrap and chess club confessions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew finally caved and saw a chiropractor after six months of not being able to turn his neck — and what happened on that table needs to be heard to be believed. The guys get into finding doctors worth trusting, the body falling apart after 30, and managing anxiety on your own terms. Then Jacob ends the episode with a ghost story that has no clean resolution and honestly just raises more questions...OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!!Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00-01:08 Jacob teases a scary story, Matthew pivots to his neck pain01:08-03:37 Six months of neck and back pain — limited mobility, trying everything03:37-05:03 Chiro porn, the fear of getting snapped, and finally hitting the "fuck it" button05:03-08:41 Inside the appointment — the chiropractor's reaction and taking his time08:41-09:34 The double tap — the sounds, the cold feeling, the relief09:34-10:55 Jacob's Zelda lock-pick analogy and wanting to go to Matthew's chiro10:55-13:15 Jacob hates the dentist but finally went — setting the scene13:15-15:28 The dentist experience — Spotify in the chair, detailed x-rays, best visit ever15:28-19:00 How old was the dentist? — younger doctors vs older ones taking their time19:00-22:30 Tonsil stones, ENTs, and the procedure that skipped a step22:30-25:39 Our generation of doctors isn't cutting corners — the older ones were25:39-28:04 Jacob's herniated disc and the art of spinal decompression28:04-29:48 How did people deal with this in medieval times?29:48-33:10 Matthew used AI to find his chiro when Google reviews couldn't be trusted33:10-35:39 Sleep vs sex — Matthew's 7-hour threshold and the scarcity mindset shift35:39-36:53 When did you actually start prioritizing your health?36:53-43:22 Jacob's first anxiety scare playing FIFA — how it started and got bad43:22-45:23 Jacob managed his anxiety solo — and his secret weapon is sour candy45:23-49:39 Matthew's history with Xanax, feeling like a zombie, and getting his emotions back49:39-51:41 Youth is wasted on the youth — take care of your body now51:41-52:13 Jacob almost forgot his own story from the top of the episode52:13-56:28 The haunting at Jacob's house continues — the light was off, then it wasn't Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys kick things off with a Culver’s grand opening food breakdown before spiraling into Instagram ad paranoia, doomscrolling psychology, and the strange timing of conspiracy narratives around Jim Carrey, Ghislaine Maxwell and the Epstein documents. They move from Obama’s alien comments to Star Trek utopian dreams and pyramid engineering debates, ending with a Google autocomplete moment that feels just unsettling enough to make you question everything.Full Interview With Obama HereOUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!!Subscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–03:14 Cold Open Chaos & Brain That Won’t Shut Up03:14–12:42 Culver’s Grand Opening Frenzy & Full Food Review12:42–17:25 Are Instagram Ads Listening to Us?17:25–20:31 Doomscrolling, Curiosity & Algorithm Manipulation20:31–21:39 Habit Burger Tangent & Ad Targeting Proof21:39–26:04 Jim Carrey “Replaced” Theory & Grinch Reunion Pics26:04–30:37 Ghislaine Maxwell Swap Talk & Epstein Draft Weirdness30:37–36:12 Biden Reboot Jokes & Media Content Machines36:12–37:28 The Origin of “Conspiracy Theorist” & Social Punishment37:28–42:51 Obama on Aliens & The Existential Fallout42:51–45:30 Star Trek Future Dreams & Science should exceed Military Spending45:30–50:17 Pyramids, Precision Engineering & Alien Assistance Debate50:17–51:53 Chaotic Outro. They’re listening in on us… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–03:35 Worldview whiplash, conspiracies feeling “less fake,” and pulling up the conspiracy pyramid03:36–06:10 “Detached from reality” tier: QAnon, deep state, Pizzagate, adrenochrome and the messiness of “truthy” vibes06:11–08:33 Ghislaine Maxwell Reddit theory: “MaxwellHill,” timing coincidences, and influence over discourse08:34–12:20 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 out15:11–17:10 Accountability rage: redactions, officials downplaying, and fear about releasing the episode17:11–19:25 Education systems and “Rockefeller cycle” as a bigger systems rant19:26–21:40 Tech acceleration and the “aliens nudged the tech tree” theory21:41–26:10 Internet as a “communication dimension” and the existential crisis moment26:11–30:10 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 variety33:11–37:40 Social media toxicity, anti-regulation anger, and the Grok/XAI freakout37:41–40:15 Elon + Epstein island email jokes and the “Christmas message” absurdity40:16–44:30 Money doesn’t buy happiness, debt as the anchor, and wealth hoarding criticism44:31–56:06 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.

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 @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–03:08 Intro, catching up, tech/audio nonsense03:08–05:39 Matthew watches Paranormal Activity for the first time05:39–06:40 Movie premise: couple, haunting, and the camera setup06:40–08:09 Psychic/“expert” visit, demon talk, and disbelief vs belief08:09–13:58 Escalation nights, relationship tension, and building dread13:58–16:26 The flour scene and the invisible footprints reveal16:26–18:52 Why paranormal horror is scarier than zombies (no defense)18:52–23:50 Climax/end talk, Matthew panic-level fear, sleep getting wrecked23:50–26:58 Filmmaking praise: $15k budget, practical effects, Hollywood laziness26:58–28:44 The Descent and “flashlight horror”28:44–32:53 Horror games: Dead by Daylight and being scared on purpose32:53–34:24 Night paranoia: taking the trash out and acting tough34:24–37:03 Matthew’s basement/laundry scares and the picture-falling moment37:03–41:53 Home-at-night fear, dogs as security, and recovery after the movie41:53–44:39 Not antagonizing anything: cameras/webcams and “nope” behavior44:39–50:51 Ouija boards, ghosts, and what they won’t mess with50:51–58:15 Sleep paralysis, sleeping habits, and nighttime fear logic58:15–End Wrap-up and setting up deeper paranormal talk later Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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_HouseWhatnot: @Pokehouse_Check Out His Instagram @jtpokehouseTikTok @jtpoke.houseOUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!!Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–04:56 Pokémon, Soccer, and How This Even Started04:56–10:14 Starting YouTube With a Deadline and No Safety Net10:14–13:42 Why Pokémon Won Over Fitness and Self-Help13:42–18:29 Learning to Edit, Be on Camera, and Not Sound Like a Robot18:29–22:46 Community vs Business and the Weird Reality of Live Shows22:46–31:46 Retention, Storytelling, and Making Card Shows Watchable31:46–35:39 Handling Hate Comments Without Losing Your Mind35:39–43:46 First Time Vending: Fear, Overwhelm, and Crowd Control43:46–52:20 What Actually Sells at Pokémon Card Shows52:20–1:01:12 Vendor Math: Profit, Capital, and Scaling Reality1:01:12–1:09:19 YouTube Monetization: Expectations vs Reality1:09:19–1:15:38 Daily Upload Systems and Beating the Algorithm1:15:38–1:23:02 Flooding Shorts Without Burning Out1:23:02–1:24:55 Fail Forward, Be Yourself, and Final Advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:32–01:38 Cold open: the boys admit they’re never prepared and just raw-dog the conversation01:38–03:07 “New year, new me” immediately gets folded by a donut relapse03:07–06:24 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 time07:27–14:50 Grocery store origins and regional chain lore: Publix vs Meijer and what your parents wired into your brain14:50–16:02 Costco/Sam’s Club nostalgia16:02–25:33 Why Walmart is a “no” (red vs blue logic), Aldi first impressions, and the psychology of where you shop25:33–34:43 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 wallet42:25–44:01 Walmart has crazy sealed-item deals, and the convo pivots into profit margins and consumer manipulation44:01–45:37 “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.

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 @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–03:12 YouTube launch, recording schedules, and evolving podcast setups03:12–06:05 Collector backgrounds, display aesthetics, and personality through collections06:05–11:58 Whatnot auctions, scalpers, and god pack scam behavior11:58–18:21 Charizard art debates and modern Pokémon set hype18:21–24:02 UPC pricing, artificial scarcity, and GameStop selling at market24:02–30:11 Pack-opening superstitions and partner pull luck30:11–36:44 Promo cards, market manipulation, and Logan Paul auction influence36:44–42:57 First Talking Trubbish Discord game night chaos42:57–50:48 Horror games, vibes, and why fear-based games hit differently50:48–58:54 Steam Machine rumors, pricing speculation, and hardware fatigue58:54–1:05:12 Gaming escapism, nostalgia, and why older games felt better1:05:12–1:07:00 Pokémon Emerald nostalgia and authenticity doubts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–02:30 Delayed release schedule, video testing, and why the timing’s weird02:30–07:15 Switching to DaVinci Resolve and demystifying video editing07:15–12:30 CapCut, AI shortcuts, and why proofreading still matters12:30–16:45 Work ethic, burnout, and setting standards for yourself16:45–18:30 Transition into influencer market manipulation18:30–22:45 Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator card and grading history22:45–27:30 PSA slab issues vs TAG and Beckett comparisons27:30–33:45 Liquid Marketplace, fractional ownership, and conflicting claims33:45–36:45 Auction hype, card damage concerns, and resale skepticism36:45–40:30 Jake Paul’s boxing pattern and influencer spectacle40:30–46:30 Mike Tyson, Anthony Joshua, and why the fights feel scripted46:30–49:30 Money, reputation laundering, and influencer economics49:30–52:30 Travel plans, Easter confusion, and calendar chaos52:30–57:45 Farm & Fleet Pokémon restock discovery at retail prices57:45–59:47 Collector joy, content ideas, and closing thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–01:35 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.

Jacob starts telling this weird story about Amazon recommending tripod sprinkler setups, and somehow it turns into both of them doubling down on Pokémon investing like it’s their retirement plan. They jump from card-show stories and grading hustle to Funko Pop heartbreak, $6k Charizards, and a vending machine that somehow sells Elite Trainer Boxes?! If you want to hear two grown men justify turning their savings into sealed product, this episode goes crazy!OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!!Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–01:20 Amazon tripod chaos derails the cold open. 01:21–03:10 Bilingual dropdown madness and strange recommendations. 03:11–06:20 Catching up on the week and diving back into Pokémon collecting. 06:21–09:50 Splitting savings into “Pokémon equity” and investment talk. 09:51–13:30 How Jacob evaluates singles, comps, and grading potential. 13:31–17:40 Card show stories, kids getting free cards, and creator fakery. 17:41–22:10 Charizard lore, Ash nostalgia, and 151 binder progression. 22:11–27:40 Flipping cards, vendor psychology, and Discord selling. 27:41–32:40 Collecting as content, building confidence, and teaching the hobby. 32:41–37:20 Funko Pop collapse and Matthew’s collector trauma. 37:21–45:10 Pokémon market history, set value jumps, and Bitcoin regret energy. 45:11–End New chase cards, $6k Charizards, box condition talk, and holiday sign-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob breaks down the whole Bad Bunny Super Bowl drama, and it spirals into a debate about hype culture, FOMO, and why people get weird about artists they don’t understand. Then the episode swerves into Pokémon investing, frozen iguanas, suicidal squirrels, and Matthew’s Taco Bell charity rant that accidentally becomes a villain origin story. It’s one of those episodes where the topics shouldn’t connect, but somehow they absolutely do.OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! WE GOT AN ALBUM ON Apple Music & Spotify NOW!!!Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube Channel @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00 — Drake sound effects spiral into music nostalgia. 03:00 — Matthew asks Jacob to explain Bad Bunny to white people. 07:45 — Super Bowl backlash and why Americans stay confused. 10:45 — Trendy artists, FOMO, and Jacob’s “I don’t chase hype” manifesto. 13:00 — Pokémon FOMO hits different. 17:15 — Booster boxes, investments, and Matthew nearly having a financial stroke. 22:00 — Matthew buys the Mega Evolutions box live on air. 26:30 — ETBs vs booster boxes and sealed collector logic. 33:00 — Weather chaos, frozen iguanas, and Florida’s NPC wildlife. 38:30 — Matthew’s rabbit tragedy and emotional shutdown. 47:00 — Foot fetishes, OnlyFans checks, and “don’t yuck someone’s yum.” 58:00 — The Taco Bell charity ambush and Matthew’s villain origin story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob’s showing off his gaming room setup, and Matthew’s brain is lagging so hard he can’t even process TV sizes without short-circuiting mid-sentence. It slides into Pokémon merch taking over the house, Midwest weather trauma, car-flood disasters, and the kind of dumb life math two exhausted dudes should not be trusted to solve. If you want to hear someone mentally blue-screen in real time while trying to talk during a podcast, this one’s it.OUR DISCORD IS LIVE!!! Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube Channel @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–05:10 Gaming-room progress, LED lighting, and mirror illusions.05:11–09:40 TV-size math, wall-mount fear, and room layout pressure.09:41–14:05 Poster plans, Charizard displays, and the collector shrine.14:06–18:30 ETBs, slabs, figure addiction, and value hoarding.18:31–22:50 Anime shelf talk and expensive collectibles spiraling.22:51–27:00 Collection apps, tracking value, and hoarder self-awareness.27:01–31:40 Planning Orlando Regionals and spectating the next season.31:41–36:15 Airport chaos, government shutdown tangent, and memory fog.36:16–41:20 Indianapolis Airbnb chaos and regional nerves.41:21–46:10 Cold venues, BTW hoodies, and Midwest weather trauma.46:11–52:30 Flooding disasters, taco-run thunderstorm, and mildew aftermath.52:31–End Car flooding close calls, state pride, and humidity misery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What starts as a birthday check-in turns into a crash course on Pokémon card grading, slab cracking, and vendor hustle. Then it veers into room-makeover plans, outrageous regional-tournament stories, and a deep—and way too honest—discussion on cologne and scent confidence. Stay tuned after the episode for an exciting announcement! Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube Channel @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–02:10 Birthday talk and quick catch-up.02:11–06:20 Grading debates and inconsistent slabs.06:21–12:20 Cracking slabs and chasing better grades.12:21–16:20 PSA 10 wins and price swings.16:21–21:20 Facebook Charizard deal and condition checks.21:21–24:50 Vendor math and fast flips.24:51–28:40 YouTube vending ideas and booth filming.28:41–33:10 Japan pickups and restock patterns.33:11–37:20 Room-build plans and shelf layouts.37:21–43:20 Language jokes and sazón talk.43:21–52:10 Pokémon regional chaos and pee-table lore.52:11–1:00:20 Cologne picks, compliments, and scent notes.1:00:21–1:07:05 Longevity tricks and deodorant borrowing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What starts as post-concert recovery turns into man-flu chaos, bad smells, and Wingstop nostalgia before way too much talk about poop etiquette. From overpriced shows to spice tolerance and ramen revenge, it’s the full spectrum of pain, pride, and poor life choices.Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube Channel @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–01:18 Sound effects and inside jokes get out of hand.01:19–03:50 Post-concert sickness and “man flu” logic.03:51–06:55 Regional hygiene stories and Matthew’s cologne defense.06:56–10:12 Wingstop orders, food cravings, and bathroom talk begin.10:13–13:55 The poop threshold debate hits dangerous honesty levels.13:56–18:40 Bathroom avoidance stories and travel constipation confessions.18:41–21:15 Concert fatigue and overpriced tickets cause rants.21:16–27:35 Matthew’s Sleep Token experience and chaotic concert neighbors.27:36–32:29 Ticketmaster rants, mosh pit memories, and money talk.32:30–38:40 Relationship growth, traveling together, and social anxiety.38:41–45:50 Seafood fails, tuna salad wins, and Costco Pokémon finds.45:51–52:30 Cooking experiments, spice levels, and couple dynamics.52:31–59:10 Hot sauce pain, ramen trauma, and aging stomachs.59:11–1:09:21 Childhood bathroom stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mic upgrades and editing obsession spiral into real talk about burnout, relationships, and learning to let go. The chat hits cookies, compatibility, sex debates, and the hard lessons that come with growing up and dating in your 30s! Enjoy the ending song!Follow us on X @TalkTrubbishPodSubscribe to our Youtube Channel @TalkingTrubbishEmail us your stories or questions!TalkingTrubbishPod@gmail.com00:00–02:57 Mic testing and Matthew’s new recording setup.02:58–06:43 Audio gear talk, OCD editing habits, and creative burnout.06:44–08:41 Life updates and Matthew moving in with his girlfriend?08:42–13:06 Early podcast memories and all-nighters.13:07–16:57 Reflections on chemistry, friendship, and podcast flow.16:58–18:40 Politics, censorship worries, and editing decisions.18:41–22:09 Food talk turns to Crumbl Cookies and bad baking takes.22:10–27:29 Cookie dough logic, weird food preferences, and pickiness.27:30–30:43 Jacob's One Piece binge, movie talk, and early dating updates.30:44–38:41 Dating advice, compatibility tests, and relationship “green flags.”38:42–43:41 Sex jokes, dating stories, and listener-submitted questions.43:42–51:31 Heartbreak stories, emotional maturity, and personal growth.51:32–1:00:10 Breakup recovery, confidence talk, and self-worth lessons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.