That's Trash with Michael Wachowiak

IT'S OUR TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! To celebrate we are bringing back our OG guest, Alex Watts! We always have an amazing time with Alex whenever she come back to the pod, and this is no exception. Michael and Alex begin by finally talking about Beyonce's latest album, Renaissance! They talk about their favorite tracks, and why they love it so much. They then get into a slew of other topics, including: Lea Michele in Funny Gi...

We're baaaaaaaack!! After a fully never announced or explain summer hiatus, THAT'S TRASH is back with new episodes! This week Michael is joined by former guest, Kathleen Denecke. They begin by attempting to talk about the Chromatica Ball, but end up fully discussing the recent drama surrounding the Florence Pugh/Harry Styles film Don't Worry Darling. They also discuss housewives drama, including the new Salt Lake Tra...

We're baaaaaaack!! After a month off, That's Trash is back with new episodes! This week, Michael is joined by returning guest Sean Ryan. Michael and Sean recap the past pride month, including all of their antics and travels - of which there are many. They then talk about some of the new television they have been watching, including Netflix's Heartstopper and the new season of Stranger Things . As always they end the ...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by the the one and only Celine Krzan who joins the three time guest club! They begin by discussing the Artie nominations that came out hours before recording, before moving into a conversation on the new Showtime series The First Lady. They then briefly discuss the drama surrounding the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, and a chaotic smattering of other things. As always, they end the episode ...

Welcome back! After a bit of an accidental break, we are BACK with a super-sized episode! Michael is joined by the lovely Ms. Golden Delicious aka Mark Montando, to talk all about the Met Gala. They break down the "gilded glamour" theme, which looks they loved, which looks they hated, and plenty of thoughts on everything to do with Kim Kardashian. They also talk about the new HBO documentary Spring Awakening: Those You&ap...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by the lovely Leah Berst for a conversation about all the scamming content we've been consuming. They begin the conversation by checking in on the additional fall-out from the Will Smith Oscar slap drama - including the Academy banning the actor from the ceremony from the next ten years. They then discuss Hulu's new Elizabeth Holmes show The Dropout, and also touch on some other s...

Welcome back! It's time for another annual recap of the Academy Awards, and this year gave us PLENTY to talk about! Michael is joined by fellow Oscar lover Lisa Ludwig to talk about everything from the red carpet fashions, to the speeches they loved, to Will Smith smacking Chris Rock right across the face. They even touch on his apology as it was released while they were recording! As always, they end the episode sharing what ...

Welcome back! This week friend of the pod Kristin Bentley returns for her third appearance on the pod! They begin their conversation by discussing the show they just opened together - Constellations with Second Generation Theatre. They talk about rehearsing together, how opening night went, and how you can still get tickets for the final two weeks. They then move into a conversation about the trash TV they've been watching, in...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by the lovely and fabulous Vanna Deux! Michael and Vanna have a rollicking conversation on everything from controversial yet brave musical theatre takes (including the recent revival of Oklahoma! which just stopped in Buffalo), to which housewives should be included in the all housewives version of Cell Block Tango. They also touch on both the current season of Drag Race and the dumpster fi...

Welcome back! This week Michael kicks off the first half of the episode solo, breaking down the recent Oscar nominations - the big films that made it in and the huge snubs. He is then joined by his fiancé Matt Gilbert for a quick round of Oscar trivia! As always, they end the episode sharing what they think is TRASH this week!

Follow Michael at @mikewachowiak on Twitter and Instagram, and @michaelwachowiak on TikTok.
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Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by returning guest Mandy Kellner for a pop culture catch-up conversation! They touch on a little of everything, from Pete Davidson & Kim Kardashian dating, to the second season of Emily in Paris, to the recent firing of a Salt Lake City housewife, to WORDLE and so much more. As always they share what they think is TRASH this week!

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Welcome back! This week we are heading deep into Woodsboro for a conversation all about the Scream franchise. Michael is joined by Scream superfan Curtis Lord to discuss both the original films and the newest installment which hit theaters this weekend. They begin by sharing their relationship to the films, before running through what they love/don't love about Scream 1-4. They then give a mostly spoiler free (no discussion on...

Welcome back! For the first pod of 2022, we are looking back at the best of 2021. Michael is joined by previous guests Chris Kelly and Adam Yellen to share their top ten lists in both film and television from 2021. They kick it off with TV, going through everything from Succession to The White Lotus to Mare of Easttown. They then move to the best movies they've seen in 2021, including everything from Shang Chi and Spider-Man: ...

Welcome back to our final episode of 2021! We are once again bring back podcast favorite Alex Watts to close out the year with us on Trash Trash!  Michael and Alex forgo the standard episode rundown for a conversation that is both topical and wild. They touch on everything from getting back onstage this year, to the new season of Succession, new COVID variants, unproblematic white people, video games, resolutions, and much much mor...

Welcome back! This week friend of the pod Sean Ryan returns for a full homosexual sad girl autumn music breakdown. They begin by talking about the recently released Red (Taylor's Version), Taylor Swift's re-record of her 2012 chart topping, Grammy nominated album. They break down the 10 minute version of "All Too Well" and rank Taylor's discography. Then they move into Adele's just released 4th studio ...

Welcome back! This week we are joined by the lovely Joe Russi for a conversation all about that bombshell Wicked movie casting news. Michael & Joe breakdown Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande headlining the long delayed film of the hit Broadway musical, where they were when they heard, how they think they'll do, and why people shouldn't doubt Ariana. They also then share their casting ideas for the rest of the principal ...

Welcome back! This week Michael is joined by returning guest Julie Szrama for a full pop-culture catch-up! They touch on everything that has happened over the past month, from Dune & Dear Evan Hansen hitting the big screen, to the wildly popular Squid Game on Netflix, to whatever is happening with Nicki Minaj's cousin's friends's balls. As always, they end the episode sharing what they think is TRASH this week!

Welcome back! Listen everyone, this has been a MONTH and it's only halfway over. I know you were all expecting a regular full-length episode today, but that was not in the cards. We wanted to still give you a new episode this week, so enjoy this second installment of Traveling Trash. Matt & Michael break down their recent trip to New York City, where they saw Wicked, Little Shop Of Horrors, Chicken & Biscuits, and Wait...

Get in loser - we're giving you an extra episode this week! We couldn't let October 3rd pass and not do a special episode all about Mean Girls! As one of Michael's favorite movies, Matt Gilbert aka the pod gamemaster, joins once again as guest host asking Michael MANY questions about the iconic 2004 film, and 2018 Broadway Musical. Will Michael answer enough right to be the next Spring Fling Queen?  Can this fugly sl...