Trash or Recyclable Podcast

On this week's episode, the guys talk through the idea of rules. After discussing Trump's coronavirus contraction (2:05), the guys kick things off by breaking down the recent handball rule controversy affecting English football (13:45). They consider what happens when rules don't make any sense (18:02) and how different personalities react to unfair rules (24:08). Then, the guys question the purpose of rules (29:15) and analyze the power of fear (40:55). To close things out, they decide if rules are Trash or Recyclable and solve American democracy (47:33).

For this week's episode, the guys decide to explore the idea of heroes and villains. They discuss the details of the grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor's case (4:00) and consider whether Attorney General Daniel Cameron should be viewed as a villain (13:00). After acknowledging the life of RBG and her fight for gender equality (17:25), the guys analyze the Tory Lanez/Megan Thee Stallion controversy and the need to check your male privilege (20:08). They close out by deciding if power turns people into villains (34:23) and try to determine the true difference between heroism and villainy (50:01).

It's been a long time. We shouldn't have left you. On Episode 22, the guys return after a bit of a summer hiatus to give you what you've been missing. After analyzing Americans' continued refusal to wear masks (2:50), the guys discuss Kamala's VP nomination (9:36) and the distinctions between being Black vs a "person of color" (11:45). After considering the Black community's scrutiny of Kamala, the guys wonder if some of her judgment is tied to sexism (23:59). They also determine the validity of questioning someone's Blackness based on who they date (36:18) and decide how "Blackness" can be defined (41:50).

On Episode 21, the guys return to discuss the Black Lives Matter protests that have been taking place during COVID (3:18) and the trendy wokeness that corporations have been presenting recently (11:00). Then, they analyze Drew Brees' newfound racial revelations and his white man clapback to Donald Trump (39:45). Lastly, the guys determine if the return of sports during the coronavirus pandemic is Trash or Recyclable (51:45).

On Episode 20, the guys hold their second mailbag episode, dedicating the entire show to topics suggested by the listeners. First, they discuss whether it's Trash or Recyclable to keep in contact with an ex (7:58), and explore the additional nuance involved when one of you is in a new relationship (15:00). Then, they determine if it is Trash or Recyclable to excuse someone's bad behavior based on the environment they come from (22:13) and analyze the difference between fixed and growth mindsets (30:45). Lastly, the guys decide if it's Trash or Recyclable to maintain a relationship simply because it's lasted for a long time (48:35) and draw parallels to Molly and Issa's friendship from the HBO show "Insecure" (1:02:30).

On this week's episode, the guys talk about conspiracy theories. They kick things off by discussing some of the strange origin theories regarding the coronavirus (5:00) and the common trend of people spreading false information from unreliable sources (12:00). Then, they try to understand why people buy into conspiracy theories (29:00) and analyze the modern fear of vaccinations (41:15). To close the episode, the guys decide if conspiracy theories are Trash or Recyclable (57:41).

For Episode 18, the guys explore the idea of wasting time. They kick things off by discussing how they've spent their time during quarantine and identify the proper etiquette for leaving your Zoom happy hours (8:55). While dissecting the idea of wasting time in a relationship (11:06), Joel explains how differing approaches to dating are like Price is Right vs Pokemon (21:10). The guys close things out by deciding if there is even such a thing as "wasting time" (37:45) and determine if the phrase itself is Trash or Recyclable (48:15).

It's Episode 17 and the guys are still on virus-imposed house arrest. As they continue to social distance, they start the show by determining what "culture" is how they define it (8:43).They analyze Black people that don't identify with Black culture (17:00) and the issue of "communal PTSD" (30:35). After debating the value of the phrase "African-American" (50:46), they decide if both the term "African-American" and Blacks that don't identify with Black culture are Trash or Recyclable (1:00:18).

As the country goes into a state of panic, the guys kick off Episode 16 by discussing the coronavirus and people's questionable hygiene habits (5:21). They touch on Rudy Gobert's actions and the issue of people not taking the pandemic seriously (23:08). Then, the guys work to pin down a definition of cults and debate whether they really are trash (33:15). They question if Jesus was a cult leader (45:26) and wonder if we already participate in cults ourselves (50:07). To wrap things up, the guys decide if cults are Trash or Recyclable (56:24).

On Episode 15, the guys question the idea of whether or not opposites actually attract (3:04). They discuss the concept of Quality Time and forcing your partner to take part in your interests (12:04). They then consider if they would date a partner with opposite views on religion (31:02) and politics (38:45), and analyze the difference between voting for the candidate you agree with most vs voting for who you think will win (48:41). Joel shares his experience dating a "canceller" (58:55). To wrap up, the guys decide if being attracted to opposites is Trash or Recyclable (1:10:15).