Trash and Treasury
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Each week, we’ll bring you one serious topic and one trashy topic, plus a few extras.
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The Debriefisode
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB"Praise freakin be" The lockdown is on its way out, and so are we. A lot has gone on since our extended break and we are back to talk some trash and treasury for the last time... for now. We are talking #FreeBritney. For years this hashtag was treated as a joke and a conspiracy theory, but it turns out the fans calling to #FreeBritney were right all along. Britney is finally speaking out, and she is aaangry. And it turns out Gilead does kind of make you an arsehole. And while Grace thinks ...
The MAFStravaganza: Married At First Gaslight
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB"I don't know how to put this eloquently... it depends on how much you need dick in your life." -Georgia from Married at First Sight, 7.30pm, Channel 9 Yes, that's what has been happening four times a week at this family friendly TV slot, and that's probably one of the more appropriate dialogue exchanges. As the final couples say their vows tonight, we look back at this season of MAFS - from the (minimal) highs to the (numerous) lows. We gush over some of our faves (of course Booka and Brett...
Why the Cast of 'Come From Away' Shouldn't Be Alive
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWhat do rhinos, hyenas, a stabbing tree, a submerged coral reef and a tourniquet have a common? A really, really less than ideal situation. One where literally nobody should be alive. And they're also all featured in a show that Miranda likes to watch while sitting in her warm and dry bed with a plate full of food and watching people suffer. For Trash this week, Miranda tells Grace all about some of her favourite tales from the show 'I Shouldn't Be Alive', which happen to be both tragic and ...
The Marvelous Mrs. Oprah Interview
March 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB"Rude and racist are not the same." - Meghan Markle This week we got the reigning Kween herself (Oprah) interviewing our second favourite Kween (Meghan) who dishes the dirt on the real British Queen herself, and her problematic entourage. From Oprah's hard hitting questions, to Meghan's traumatic experiences whilst being part of the 'firm', the biggest question we have is...'who the hell knew the Royal family had a HR department?' And over in dreamland we venture into the beautiful and wit...
Time To Megxit The Monarchy And Prep For Doomsday Again?
March 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis week we are bringing back a classic Trash and Treasury Ep from Season 1. As we were unable to record, we thought it would be totally appropriate to play the episode about the Monarchy, Harry and Megs and all our hot takes from before the epic Oprah interview. We also discussed doomsday preppers which has been an all round fan favourite of the show so far, and and a throwback to Australia's toilet-paper-gate. Enjoy this classic and see you all next week! ----------- Grace's links ---...
Could Leslie Knope Catch a Serial Killer?
March 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB“There has never been a sadness that can’t be cured by breakfast food” – Ron Swanson Treat Yo Self cos it’s time for the hilarious yet pathetic team at the Parks and Recreation Department to restore hope and positivity in politics. But it does make us wonder... does anyone quite as perfect as Leslie Knope really exist? And, have you ever thought to yourself, “hmm I wonder what it would be like to make dumplings with human flesh”? Well, Jeffrey Dahmer did. But the really f****ked up thing i...
Was Trump's Impeachment Trial on Firefly Lane?
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB"He struck a match and he aimed it straight at this building, at us." Joe Neguse, Impeachment Manager This week we take a peak under the crusty orange man's toupee at what the hell happened in the US on January 6 2021. We explore how Donald J Trump gets impeached a second time, but gets let off the hook yet again. Even though the trial failed, we discuss why it was still an important exercise for democracy and truth telling. History has its eyes on you Donald. For life's distraction this w...
How To Lose News on Facebook in 10 Days
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB“Does Krull the Warrior King want to come out and play?” Get ready Benny Wenny Boo Boo cos we’re talking about How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days. It’s been 18 years since this movie dropped but we are still here for this classic rom com and we’re taking the love fern! You’re so vain, you probably think this episode is about you. And we’re also talking about what the Zuck just happened with Facebook, Google and the news in Australia. Recently Australians woke up and the news was gone. No, it’s n...
Hilaria Baldwin Confirmed To Play The Duke In Season 2 Of Bridgerton
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB"The plot is as thin as a London society belle; the unsurprising dramatic developments are delivered with the subtlety of a sledgehammer; the characters are mostly caricatures; and anything vaguely notable is constantly repeated." - Rotten Tomatoes review of Bridgerton from The Age Bridgerton has been praised as a new and edgy show from Shondaland. Full of crazy sex scenes and hunks o' burnin' love... However, we are failing to figure out how many brothers there actually are, what's so sexy ...
Promising Young GameStop
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBHell hath no fury like a woman scorned" - William Congreve 1697 This week we're finally talking about "Promising Young Woman", Emerald Fennel's directional debut starring Carey Mulligan and a who's who of Hollywood. It's the black comedy thriller that deals with themes of sexual assault to a soundtrack of Britney and Paris Hilton. So what does revenge look like in the era of the #MeToo movement? And buy, buy, buy - we're also talking about GameStop! It's the incident where Redditor trolls...
The Reason Charles Ghosted Diana In The Crown
February 09, 2021 06:02 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB"Prince Charles is the actual worst" - everyone who has watched season 4 of the Crown. Netflix's royal drama the Crown is in fine form this season, with breathtaking portrayals of Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher. But, we have a lot of questions - Did this stuff really happen? How was Princess Margaret smoking 60 cigarettes A DAY? How do I reconcile my hatred for Margaret Thatcher the politician with my love for Gillian Anderson and her amazing portrayal? And most importantly, how do we ...
Does The Perfect Body Have a 'Bump'?
February 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB"My anaconda don't want none unless you've got buns hun!" - Sir Mix A Lot, 1992 From 'Let's Get Physical' to 'Am I Not Pretty Enough', our bodies seriously can't catch a break. We squeezed into corsets, morphed into pointy bra's, sashayed into high heels and injected our faces with paralyzing bacteria. This week we discuss how seriously screwed up our societies image of the 'Perfect' body is, and how it's particularly bad in the last 100 years. And over on a backyard barbie down undah, som...
The Queen's Gambit-Gate
January 26, 2021 06:05 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB"White pawn to Queen's Bishop Four" We've been practicing our Sicilian defence and we're ready to become chess Grandmasters. From drugging kids in orphanages to the gender dynamics of the world of chess, check mate - we're talking all things the Queens Gambit. Let's play! And you've heard the term Watergate, but what does it mean? It's the political scandal that has named all scandals that came after. Cable-gate. Gamer-gate. Email-gate. Pizza-gate. Fart-gate. Toilet Paper-gate. It's the sca...
Pete Evans Loves Parler, Actually.
January 19, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB"Hi kids. Here's an important message from your Uncle Bill. Don't buy drugs. Become a pop star, and they give you them for free!" That's right, we're talking about your problematic fave, Love Actually. The romance, the heartbreak and that scene with Emma Thompson and the Joni Mitchell CD. But it turns out Love Actually is seriously effed up, actually. And guess what - Pete Evans, the man who advocates staring at the sun, thinks sunscreen is poison and says lamps cure COVID-19 is a Nazi no...
Bonus Ep: Bloopersode 2020
December 31, 2020 23:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSay goodbye to 2020 (the dumpster fire that was) and look back at some of never-before-heard bloopers, outtakes, reflections and more from Season One and Two of Trash and Treasury. Whether you're feeling some serious FOMO after doing nothing last night, or hugging a toilet bowl for dear life - bring in 2021 with Grace and Miranda! ------------------ Show Link's -------------------------- www.trashandtreasury.com.au https://www.facebook.com/trashandtreasury Instagram - @trashandtreasury ...
The Trash and Treasury of the 2020 US Presidential Election
November 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB"To the children of our country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: dream with ambition, lead with conviction, and see yourselves in a way that others may not, simply because they've never seen it before. But know that we will applaud you every step of the way." - Kamala Harris, Vice President-elect, victory speech "There's a season, a time to build, a time to reap and a time to sow, and a time to heal. This is the time to heal in America." - Joe Biden, Pres...
What Would Edward Cullen Score on The Psychopath Test?
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB"Psychopaths aren't so bad." - said no one ever. Today we look at what makes a psychopath… and who might be some we already know? We also test how psychopathic Grace is, only to conclude she is "somewhat charming". Over on a very sad book shelf, we look at the obscenely long novel that should have never been written, Midnight Sun. The Edward Cullen's creepy perspective on the original book Twilight. ---------------- Miranda's Links --------------- The Queen's Gambit - TV series on Netfli...
Mr. Big is the Ultimate Catfish
October 27, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB"I will wear whatever and blow whomever I want as long as I can breathe and kneel" - Samantha Jones, Sex and The City Pour yourself a Cosmopolitan because this week are talking a walk through Manhattan in our Manolo Blahniks with Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte. We couldn't help but wonder, is Sex and the City incredibly problematic or is it still one of the best and most iconic shows of all time? And we're also going to be talking about Catfish, the phrase coined by Nev Schulman in...
What Data Does Facebook Have on Fleabag?
October 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB"I spent the rest of the day wondering....do I have a massive asshole?" - Fleabag Phoebe Waller-Bridge's one-woman-play turned Netflix show Fleabag is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking. We discuss why we can't tear our eyes away from the fourth wall breaking black comedy and we have a fairly spirited debate over which season is better. And we're also going to be talking about big data, from the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook scandal to Trump trying to ban TikTok. How much data do social...
Was Bring It On a Psychological Experiment?
October 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB"These are not spirit fingers. THESE are spirit fingers!" Can you believe it's the twenty year anniversary of Bring It On? We re-watched Bring It On to see how it holds up after two decades. Turns out we still think Bring It On is the poo, so take a big whiff! And we're also going to talk about psychological experiments from history. Some famous and some you've never heard of... Can the advancements in our understanding of the human condition justify the trauma these experiments caused? We ...
Did Ruth Bader Ginsburg Live in a Motel in Schitt's Creek?
October 06, 2020 06:05 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB"David, stop acting like a disgruntled pelican." - Moira Rose. There's a good reason why Schitt's Creek just won nine Emmys. Find out why we think Schitt's Creek is "Simply The Best." You'll remember the experience and you'll remember the name. Herb Erfling ... ger. Burt Herngeif. Irv Herb-blinger. Bing Livehaanger. And we're also going to talk about the notorious RBG, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We recap her extraordinary life and achievements and discuss what her passing means for the Supreme Co...
Is Dance Reality TV the Best Form Of Contraception?
September 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB"One of my favourite moments is when a guy, at that certain point in a relationship, says something desperately hopeful like, 'Are you on the pill?' I simply say, 'No, are you?" - Roxanne Gay, Bad Feminist. This week on the podcast we're talking all things contraception. We learn about some very questionable contraceptive methods from hundred of years ago, get the low down on the options available today and ask why the onus for preventing unplanned pregnancy is still on women. And we'll als...
Are the 'Real' Estate Agents in Selling Sunset in a Cult?
September 22, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB"That b*itch must own a Sunglasses Hut because she is so f*cking shady" - Evil Christine, Selling Sunset. Described as a cross between grand designs, the Real Housewives and heaven, it's the "reality" TV show based in a Hollywood real-estate agency where the house are big but the egos are bigger. We found out why Selling Sunset is taking the world by storm. And speaking of tight-knit, intense and manipulative groups of people, we'll also be talking about cults. We recount the happenings at ...
QAnon's Extraordinary Playlist
September 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWe are in the calm before the storm... Or so followers of QAnon believe. It's the conspiracy theory that believe Donald Trump is secretly battling an international paedophile ring run by prominent celebrities and Democrats. And that's just the beginning... This week, we go down a Q-hole so you don't have to. And then to cleanse your palate, we take a magical, musical journey through Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. From the choreography, the music and the heart, find out why we think Zoey's E...
Alexander Hamilton and His Many Petty Feuds
September 08, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBEverything Is Legal In New Jersey! This week on the podcast we are finally talking all things about the Broadway musical Hamilton. Awesome! Wow! And there's a million things we haven't done, but a segment on Hamilton is no longer one of them. Work! And inspired by historical frenemies Burr and Hamilton, for Trash we will be diving into some petty feuds from the internet. The modern equivalent of Monty Python fish slap. Wherever you get your podcasts. -------------Grace's Links------------...
Is Taylor Swift the Love of Grace's Life?
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB"To hear Taylor Swift's music is to hear God" - Grace This week on the podcast, Grace's dreams come true and we dedicate a full segment to talking about Taylor Swift - the woman, the myth, the legend, the folklore. Why is it that Taylor Alison Swift inspires grown women to dance around the kitchen in the refrigerator light? And we're also going to be talking about Sex and the City for millennials - the Stan series 'Love Life'. Which of Darby's experiences ring true to life and where does it...
If We Could #FreeBritney Would She End Up On Bachie In Paradise?
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB"Leave Britney Alone!!!" - Random Man Under Doona, 2007. This week it's Britney, bitch. We are talking all things #FreeBritney and what the hell is a conservatorship anyway? And, over on a random island somewhere there are a bunch of people who didn't know a pandemic was on its way, and they are sharing all the germs. That's right, Bachelor in Paradise is back.. Welcome to Season 2 of Trash and Treasury with your favourite hosts Grace Mountford and Miranda Hetherington. -----------------...
Did George Orwell Correctly Predict This Season of Big Brother?
July 07, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBBig Brother is Watching You… For our season finale episode, we watched the new Australian season of Big Brother, a show where a bunch of people are stuck inside together and not allowed to leave the house – not really a novelty anymore (please refer to global pandemic). Nevertheless, we’ll give you our hot takes on the personalities, antics and shock twists from Big Brother 2020. And we’ll also be talking about George Orwell's dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. In a world of ‘alternati...
Should Dinosaur Erotica Be #Cancelled?
June 30, 2020 07:02 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB"The dim, romantic lighting is enough to make anyone look sexy, but Oliver has clearly aged beautifully. He was always a good-looking dinosaur, but the specks of grey that now dot his scales have added an air of self-assured beastliness." Excerpt from 'My billionaire triceratops craves gay ass'. This week in book club, we read Dinosaur Erotica (yes, it's a thing). We'll read you some more excerpts, and ask the question 'what's the deal with Rex appeal?' We also looking at the modern equival...
When A.I. met Vampire: A Rom Com
June 23, 2020 07:03 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB“Artificial Intelligence doesn't have to be evil to destroy humanity – if artificial intelligence has a goal and humanity just happens to come in the way, it will destroy humanity as a matter of course without even thinking about it, no hard feelings.” Elon Musk, Technology Entrepreneur, Investor, father of X Æ A-Xii the child formerly known as X Æ A-12. This week on the podcast we are talking about artificial intelligence. Will the robots get too smart and destroy us all, or is machine lea...
Are The Presidential Candidates "Normal People"?
June 16, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB"Despite the constant negative press covfefe." - President Trump, 12:06 am, May 31 2017. This week on the podcast we are talking about the candidates of the 2020 US Presidential election. We'll give you the 411 on the confirmed Republican and Democratic candidates, Trump and Biden, as well as some lesser known hopefuls running for office. And join us in Sligo, Ireland, where we are also talking about the complex and nuanced romance of Connell and Marianne, in the new Stan series 'Normal Peo...
Is Elle Woods a Con Artist?
June 09, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWhoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed... Did you hear Mindy Kaling has signed on to write Legally Blonde Three? In honour of this momentous news we’re going to Harvard! What, like it’s hard? And all aboard Pan Am airlines because we’re going to be talking about con artists. We’ll take you through some outrageous examples, from the terrifying to the hilarious. Wherever you get your podcasts. ----------- Con Artists ---------- Catch Me if You Can, streaming on Netfli...
Are 'Mail Order Brides' Too Hot To Handle?
June 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBHello you naughty little possums... This week we watched the Netflix equivalent of a 2am kebab, the reality show 'Too Hot to Handle', where a bunch of attractive people have to try to keep their hands to themselves under the watchful eye of a robot. Will also be talking about the controversial mail-order bride industry. Did you know 3000-7000 people move to Australia each year on "prospective marriage" visas? Does true love know no borders? --------------------- Grace's Links -------------...
Does Gwyneth Paltrow have Munchausen by Internet?
May 26, 2020 07:51 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB“I’d rather smoke crack that eat cheese out of a can” - Gwyneth Paltrow, 2012. This week on the podcast, we’re talking all things Gwyneth Paltrow and the Goop Lab. Are the lifestyle treatments she promotes cuckoo quackery or harmless self-improvement? We’ll also by talking about the phenomenon of Munchausen by Internet, faking an illness online - think Belle Gibson. Why drives people to do this and what are the consequences? Wherever you get your podcasts. ----------- The Goop Lab ------...
Was It Ethical To Make Reality TV Show The Office?
May 19, 2020 07:23 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThat's what she said! In episode 5 we're going to Scranton to talk about all things Michael Scott, Jim and Pam but not you Toby! That's right, it's the Office. We'll also talk about the ethics of reality tv. Is all fair in the name of entertainment? Join us wherever you get your podcasts. ----------- The Office ---------- All seasons streaming on Stan https://www.stan.com.au/watch/the-office-us ----------- Grace's links ---------- Hero of the week 88-year-old man in Massachusetts uses c...
Are the Gilmore Girls in a Pyramid Scheme?
May 12, 2020 07:31 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBWant to be part of the business opportunity of a lifetime to work from home and make over $3000 a week!!?!? This week on the podcast we're talking about pyramid schemes, and their not-too-distant cousin multi-level marketing, or MLMs. Also get your coffee ready because we're going to be talking about Gilmore Girls, a warm hug in the shape of a TV show. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/trash-and-treasury/id1506465523 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ho9OBY4jSOj029txsdYkp ...
Are the Gilmore Girls in a Pyramid Scheme
May 12, 2020 07:31 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBWant to be part of the business opportunity of a lifetime to work from home and make over $3000 a week!!?!? This week on the podcast we’re talking about pyramid schemes, and their not-too-distant cousin multi-level marketing, or MLMs. Also get your coffee ready because we’re going to be talking about Gilmore Girls, a warm hug in the shape of a TV show. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/trash-and-treasury/id1506465523 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ho9OBY4jSOj029txsdYk...
What Conspiracy Theorists Believe About Grey's Anatomy
May 05, 2020 07:08 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBWake up, sheeple! This week on the podcast we'll be discussing conspiracy theories. Everyone of a certain age remembers where they were when they heard Diana had died, but what really happened? Also, what's the deal with crop circles? And did George W. Bush orchestrate Britney's 2007 meltdown? ---- We also take a walk down memory lane at Seattle Grace Hospital. We'll be rehashing and dissecting the most memorable parts of all sixteen seasons of Grey's Anatomy, spoilers ahead! ----------- ...
Time To Megxit The Monarchy And Prep For Doomsday?
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn episode two, we'll cover the monarchy, what it is, why Harry and Meghan left and whether Australia should do the same. We'll also look at Doomsday Preppers, people preparing for the end of civilisation, a nuclear war...or zombies. ----------- Grace's links ----------- **The Eleventh. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-eleventh/id1499296059 **** ** Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording)** https://open.spotify.com/album/1kCHru7uhxBUdzkm4gzRQc?si=XrjwLJDAQkGZlSqutQ0-2w ** -...
Can You Vaccinate Against The Tiger King?
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn episode one, we will discuss all things vaccinations and the global phenomenon... Tiger King. ---Grace's Links--- •Mixtape Studios online exercise classes - https://www.mixtapestudio.com.au/ •Small Business Platform - https://carrythroughcovid.com/ •Ty Fulwood's Instagram Feed - @Ty Fulwood ----Miranda's Links---- •Z-Fit Studios online exercise classes - https://www.zfitstudios.com.au/ •Don't F*** With Cats - Netlfix Documentary •Ted-Ed Youtube Video on Vaccines - https://www.you...
Trash and Treasury Trailer
April 05, 2020 08:38 - 41 seconds - 726 KBInformative, with a side of garbage.