Two best friends dive into the headlines surrounding Lululemon and the investigation into PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." Are your leggings actually dangerous, or is the internet blowing things out of proportion?

We break down what the investigation is really about, why PFAS have become such a hot topic, the difference between proven facts and online rumors, and whether your laundry room may be exposing you to more chemicals than your workout clothes.

Plus, we discuss brand trust, greenwashing, Costco's Lululemon lookalikes, the infamous see-through leggings scandal, and why it seems like everything causes cancer these days.

Join us for a fun, honest conversation as we separate facts from fear and ask the questions everyone else is wondering.

The conversation covers the topics of mushroom coffee for detox and the debate around the validity of detoxes. It also delves into the discomfort of foraging mushrooms and the use of an app to identify mushrooms.

Takeaways

• Mushroom coffee for detox
• Concerns about foraging mushrooms

Chapters

• 00:00 Mushroom Coffee and Anal Itch Haunting

This week, we’re diving headfirst into the colorful, chaotic, and sometimes downright bizarre world of Katy Perry. From her Teenage Dream domination to internet backlash, celebrity feuds, awkward viral moments, and nonstop gossip — how did one of the biggest pop stars in the world become such a magnet for controversy?

We’re unpacking the rumors, the reputation hits, the strange conspiracy theories, the public perception shifts, and the moments that had the internet absolutely feral. Is Katy unfairly mocked? Is it the price of fame? Or has she accidentally become her own worst PR campaign?

Grab your tacos and prepare for a wild ride through pop culture chaos, celebrity gossip, and the internet’s favorite pastime: building up stars just to tear them down.

Investigators have identified a promising new lead in the search for six individuals—four adults and two young children who vanished from a Berkeley, Missouri rental home in August 2023. Berkeley police are working to verify a recent TikTok photograph that families and detectives believe shows one of the missing women.

In this powerful and emotional episode of Talking Trash and Tacos, Sarah and Jessika dive deep into the real numbers, raw stories, and messy realities behind the headlines. From childhood trauma and runaway stats to stranger danger myths, broken foster systems, and rising online predator threats — we unpack the uncomfortable truths people don't want to talk about.

In this episode, Sarah and Jessika are back with some serious trash talk—and a few PSA warnings you didn’t know you needed. From brain-eating amoebas and Disney lice checks to TikTok challenges, scammy stores, and fake social media friends, this one’s full of chaotic realness. Plus, a Blink documentary recap, a debate over using soap, Cleveland's bed bug reputation, and Toledo’s latest viral mess. It’s weird, it’s funny, it’s probably not safe to drink the water… enjoy the ride.

What starts as a sweet surprise birthday trip to Canada turns into absolute chaos when Sarah and Bryan get pulled over at the border—and ultimately banned from Canada for life. Why? Well... surprise bullets in the van, a suspicious butt pad situation, and a border patrol officer with questions. Lots of questions.
In this wild ride of an episode, we break down:

The emotional rollercoaster of being detained and searched
How a single ammo pack from Grandpa’s house caused international drama
What it feels like to almost get strip-searched with padded underwear
The crazy truth about who owns the Ambassador Bridge
A sweaty, no-A/C paint night where everyone bonded over thyroids and melty makeup
Facebook unfriending confusion (and why Sarah’s daughter isn’t mad at you)
From border busts to birthday busts, this episode proves no celebration goes smoothly in our world—but there’s always a good story. Buckle up. This one’s unforgettable.

In this no-holds-barred episode, Sarah and Jess dive into a whirlwind of wild Toledo headlines—from Five Guys employees packing heat to a teen girl charged in a shocking stabbing just blocks from their rental properties. The duo unpacks the gray areas of domestic violence, teenage impulse, and police responsibility, all while keeping it real with their signature mix of humor and heart.

The conversation takes a turn toward Toledo trash talk, including drama in the local podcast scene (yes, Andrew Z and his wife again), viral Facebook fights, and even an unexpected tip about a married pastor with a secret. Plus, the girls try kava for the first time, talk THC drinks, oxygen bars, and what it’s like being blocked from the Nosy Asses of Toledo Facebook group.

As always, they reflect on life, loss, and the chaos in between—leaving you laughing, thinking, and wondering what the hell is going on in Northwest Ohio.