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A Podcast for Multidimensional Men.

Let's Not Be Trash


    • Jun 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Beyond Budden & Don't Try to Save People at the Strip Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 87:29


    Evan and Joel, are joined by Natalie Peña & Nkwa Asonye their LNBT cohost debut (and Patrick joins from the road in the second half). They discuss the broader issues of workplace harassment that Joe Budden demonstrated in his actions at his podcast network and why dudes gotta stop trying to "save" women at the strip club and beyond.

    White Wakanda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 76:11


    On this episode of Let's Not Be Trash: Trash Talk, Evan, Funnyman Stan, and Patrick discuss what these youngins think they know, what they don't, Seinfeld v. Friends (Seinfeld), flats v. drums (flats, though not unanimous), Tim Scott and Kamala Harris both showing America is racist whilst saying it is not, and we end with story times & the final Take Out the Trash segment. (Image: Disney)

    Have yall even tried soap?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 61:52


    Evan, Stan F., and Joel discuss triflin' male hygiene deficiency (TMHD) and how it connects to misogyny, the concept of repurposed misandry, and unpack the intricacies of being confident in your appearance.

    Where the box spring at?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 82:59


    Stan D., Stan T., Patrick, and Evan discuss a relationship with no bed, go on a tangent into Haitian and Italian names, and Chris D'Elia's recent video discussing his indiscretions. 0:00 - 15: 27 - Stan D. dated somebody without a bed (by her choice)15:27 - 35:47 Intro & tangent into Hatian and Italian names35:47 - 1:22: 59 - Chris D'Elia and closing

    Mickey D's and a Rolly for VDay (not together)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 81:21


    Evan, Stan, and Patrick start on an absolute tangent discussing Connecticut v. NY drivers and the MTA before exchanges valentine and romantic woes.

    What Was January

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 99:47


    Evan, Courtney, and Patrick discuss how to process January 2021 we enter February, Black History Month, and continue an ongoing discussion of dating habits that drive us buck ass wild. They also pay homage to legends who have passed away, Hank Aaron and Cicely Tyson, as well as living legend Denzel Washington.

    The Ghost-Block, the Approach, and the Brave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 55:41


    Evan and Courtney discuss the frustration of the 'ghost-block,' respond to a thread on how to respectfully approach women, and reactions to the inauguration of President Biden, VP Harris, and what it means going forward. 0:00 - Intros and "outdoor dining" during Covid3:30 - Ghost-blocking15:40 - Responding to a thread on how to 'respectfully' approach women35:33 - The Inaguration, shade, shine, and the road forward.49:15 - Big updates for Courtney

    Where We Came From, Where We Are, and Where to Go from Here, feat: Hernán Carvente Martínez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 78:03


    Patrick, Stan D., and Evan are joined by prison reformer, health & wellness advocate, and youth mentor, Hernán Carvente Martínez to discuss what rehabilitation, accountability, and justice can truly look like. Brief appearance by our man Courtney Starks as well. Evan and Stan discuss cars for the like 10 min because we can.8:17: Evan and Stan D. stop talking about cars 8:18: We remember to introduce the show.Round 2 min later: We talk about the Capitol riots and hoe ass logic 17:00 - Interview w/ Hernán re: prison and police reform v. foundational change, and 70 million Trumps supporters. 1:00:00 - Courtney joins and gives his take on the discussion re: 70 million Trump supportersCheck out the following organizations mentioned in the podcast:https://www.healingninjas.org/Instagram: @consentisthestandard

    America Season Finale Pt.?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 62:28


    Let's Not Be Trash: Trash Talk returns with a BBQs sized cup of flaming basura of dangerous white nonsense for the first show of 2021. Patrick and Evan (and a brief cameo by Courtney) discuss the Domestic Terrorist Insurgence on the Capitol.

    A Journey of AfroDominicanxThings w/ Danyeli Rodríguez del Orbe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 67:41


    Evan and Stan are joined by poet, author, and activist Danyeli Rodríguez del Orbe, founder of afrodominicanxthings platform on Instagram and co-host of Loose Accents podcast.They discuss immigrant experiences across coasts, misinformation and anti-blackness between Dominican and Haitian communities, and what masculinity looks like in 2020 and how far it has to go to be equitable for all genders active in dismantling sexism.

    Entitlement, decency, acceptance, & HEY BIG HEAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 67:05


    Evan is joined by Courtney Starks, and returning co-hosts Jordan Taylor and Patrick Mackendy to draw on personal experience and socialized norms discuss a few topics frequently conflated in modern dating.

    Haiti, DR, Anti-Blackness, and Anti-Brutality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 78:21


    Jordan Taylor and activist, organizer, and photographer, Jay Espinoza to discuss anti-blackness ans the divide between Hatian and Dominican communities at home and abroad. We also revisit the status of Joe Biden's campaign and policing.

    This is What it Looks Like: Men, Masculinitly and Mental Health within Black Creatives and Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 138:19


    On this special Episode of Let's Not Be TrashWe have an amazing panel of guests including:Coutrney Starks, Host, Courtney's CornerJordan Taylor, BLM activist, Hudson Valley, Writer, ComicPatrick Mackendy - Writer, Founder, "Write Night"Jamall Blake - Founder, blkmttrmvmt Justin Jenkins, Writer, thegqgentlemen; Writer and Producer, cre8tivetibe. Co-hosted by Comedian, Stan Talouis

    What's Left to Say? What's Left to Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 60:52


    Stan and Evan dedicate this show to discuss how we can still laugh during these times, the continued protests, riots, and responses regarding George Floyd's murder and the decades long pattern of systemic police brutality against black people.

    Comedy, Consent, Cops

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 53:11


    Stan and Evan talk about the intricacies as to what qualifies as comedy, good comedy, and Stan discusses more details about the industry itself. We then revisit the Ahmaud Arbery murder and the ongoing issue of police brutality in the US. We close by discussing a Vice HBO documentary on consent.

    Albanian All-Stars w/ NFL DE, Kristjan Sokoli, Comedian, Leonarda Jonie, & Director, Redon Demushi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 95:14


    Three Albanians, an Italian, and a Haitian Walk Into a Zoom (and leave w/ a construction contract).Stan and Evan are joined by NFL DE, Kristjan Sokoli, Comedian, Leonarda Jonie, & Director, Redon Demushi. We discuss gender, sports, comedy, art, politics, and family as they relate to Albania and the US. A war in the Balkans did not break out, as Leonarda had expected, once a critical mass of "Shqipes" congregated. Although there is still time.

    This is Quaratnine: Talkbout Dating, Policing, AIM, Dail Up, Baseball, and the Bible for An Hour and a Half

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 102:24


    Revisiting Consent, the Friendzone, and Our Political Choices in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 60:11


    Evan is joined by both co-hosts, Stanley Fritz and Stan Talouis. The three revisit consent and the friendzone in wake of allegations of sexual misconduct and assault against two prominent influencers. We also discuss how to approach voting in 2020, given the choices we have--and what our vote really means.

    Rep. for Representation feat. BX-15 Congressional Candidate, Tomas Ramos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 46:32


    In a Zoom being grimey shortened episode of an otherwise great show, Stan and Evan interview BX-15 congressional candidate, Tomas Ramos, who is running for Congressman Jose Serrano's open seat. Recording resumes in the middle of Tomas detailing his own experiences with the criminal justice system, what must change and what he plans to do in office, as well as his already impressive body of work with securing substantial funds and supplies to help communities during the covid-19 pandemic,

    Grief, Depression, Loneliness and Our Way Forward as Men w/ Tom Biddulph

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 50:50


    Stan T. and Evan are joined by Tom Biddulph, who has channeled his experiences with a spectrum of emotions, including grief and anger, to his blog and YouTube channel, Good Grievings. Tom discusses how he coped with trauma, tragedy, and loss and found resiliency through therapy, writing, and connecting with others--but it took a journey to get there. Stan and Evan discuss their own journeys from adolescence through adulthood to express emotion in healthy ways as men. Then, they discuss how to deal with our current situation of mass quarantine, which has left many feeling lonely and disconnected.

    Single/Taken/Quarantined w/ Special Guest, Sexologist Michelle Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 37:30


    Evan and Stan are joined by Sexologist Michelle Hope as she returns to the show to discuss how quarantine is affecting sex lives for those who are single and in relationships. She also discusses her charity for domestic violence survivors who are in an especially vulnerable position during this time.

    Our Personal Rona Champ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 66:51


    In LNBT quarantine edition #4, Stan survives the Rona and exchanges funny tales with Evan about Rona etiquette and past adventures.

    A Damn Beef Patty & A Shake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 64:53


    Rona, Barack Obama, Trump, customizing baseball rosters, dating quests in quarantine, a terrible prank, a terrible apology, and delinquency during Toy Story 3, all come together in this episode of Let's Not Be Trash.--Image via Shutterstock

    CoronaV & Comedy feat. Comic & Porn Personality Minnie Scarlet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 53:31


    Stan & Evan are joined by Comic and Porn Personality, Minnie Scarlet to discuss, how she is a damn essential worker during these times (for two essential services) her securing that bag during quarantine, her plans to livestream content to keep us all in good spirits, and thoughts about issues she and women still face this Women's History Month.

    CoronaV & Comedy feat. Comedian Sarah Garner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 19:54


    Stan and Evan are joined by Comedian and "Not Your Therapist," Sarah Garner.Evan and Stan are joined by comedian Sarah Garner to discuss struggles women encounter in the comedy world, quarantine & coping, cats, and why the government wants to shut us down because of Stan's revelation.

    CoronaV & Comedy ft. Comedian Ariel Leaty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 16:27


    Stan and Evan are joined by Comedian Ariel Leaty. They discuss tf the words life-in-quarantine are doing in our mout. Cooking away woes. Ariel's come up in the comedy world, and the obstacles she still encounters as a queer woman comedian of color. We seasoned the shit out this podcast, so you don't have to.

    CoronaV & Comedy Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 14:44


    Evan and Stan are live from their beds and living rooms w/ poor connections and unemployment. They catch up and talk shit before introducing a fire lineup of women comics for one of our best episodes yet.

    Quarantine and Cutty feat. Co-Host, Comedian Stan Talouis and Naledi "Slim" Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 93:26


    Evan and co-host, comedian Stan Talouis are joined by podcaster and writer, Naledi "Slim" Anderson to discuss: - that Rona- Women's History Month- what is a man's role in women having better sex- how to communicate during sex- what intersectionality looks like - what men supporting women (especially black women) DOESN'T look like- interracial relationships - A Supreme Court of Public Opinion- chicken wings- and, of course how men can best support women

    International Women's Day Part 3 feat. Minnie Scarlet, Natalia Alfonso, and Stan Talouis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 65:21


    For this special episode of International Women's Day, Evan and guest host, Comedian Stan Talouis, are joined by comic and porn start personality, Minnie Scarlet, and political consultant and author, Natalia Alfonso.In part two we continue our discussions on experiences with: sexual assault, the justice system (and lack thereof) for assault survivors, and police accountability. As well as how men can best support women in 2020. (Thumbnail cover art: Kelsey Drake).

    International Women's Day Part 2 feat. Minnie Scarlet, Natalia Alfonso, and Stan Talouis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 57:51


    For this special episode of International Women's Day, Evan and guest host, Comedian Stan Talouis, are joined by comic and porn start personality, Minnie Scarlet, and political consultant and author, Natalia Alfonso.In part two we continue our discussions on experiences with: sexual assault, the justice system (and lack thereof) for assault survivors, and police accountability. As well as insights on sex work and experiences w/ poly-amorous relations.(Thumbnail cover art: Kelsey Drake).

    International Women's Day Part 1 feat. Minnie Scarlet, Natalia Alfonso, and Stan Talouis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 62:56


    For this special episode of International Women's Day, Evan and guest host, Comedian Stan Talouis, are joined by comic and porn start personality, Minnie Scarlet, and political consultant and author, Natalia Alfonso.In part one we discuss experiences with: sexual assault, the justice system (and lack thereof) for assault survivors, and police accountability. (Thumbnail cover art: Kelsey Drake).

    We Stand w/ OnlyFans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 36:45


    Evan and Stan discuss Bernie Sanders, the close of Black History Month, the Start of Women's History Month, and the OnlyFans hack.

    Between Tumblefuck & Carajoland in 69 Minutes wi/ Guest Host, Comedian Stan Talouis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 69:09


    Evan is joined by guest host, friend and comedian Stanley Talouis. They discuss a WIDE ASF range of topics from inopportune times to be sick to toxic masculinity in comedy to tumblr to tumblr porn to tumblr porn leading to police involved shootings livestreamed on Instagram to Black History Month to an innovative reparations proposal involving Venmo to the politics of comedy, cancel culture, letting people have moments & separating the art from the artist, and alll the way back to porn (in a more wholesome way). Naturally this episode was 69 minutes. We back. Start your week all over the place w/ Let's Not Be Trash.

    It's 2020: This VDay, Treat Yourself to Being Treated Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 25:26


    Stanley and Evan are rabble rousin for the first 10 minutes of the show and then remember they have a podcast to do. Unfortunately, our great interview with Social Worker and Political Strategist, Natalia Alfonso was technically challenged. Remember, we still type broke. But her comments made it to the show's discussionThe Superbowl, Latino influence and diaspora, black history, Valentines, & Singles Awareness Day (SAD), Only Fans Accounts (OFA), pressure to "settle" in relationships, and Sachel Page are discussed. As you can see, your boys got layers.Corrections: Edgar Renteria was born in Baranquilla, Colombia--not Cartagena.More info on common misconceptions between "Hispanic" and "Latino."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBt5rMD2aDc

    A Year of Untrashing: A Space for Healing & A Space for Mamba

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 52:06


    Evan and Stanley answer listener questions on the illegitimate continued perception--and valuation--of the male "player" in 2020, why people flake online, unfair assessments of women's emotions, how we can hold space for grief and trauma, Kobe, his family, fans, and survivors of sexual assault, and then, reflect on a year of writing, podcasting, and listening through Let's Not Be Trash.

    Breaking News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 39:06


    Please keep this statement in mind: https://www.facebook.com/sexpositivefamilies/photos/a.116712285649145/505491453437891/?type=3&theaterStanley and Evan address topics and questions brought up by friends and listeners, starting with how to suggest that a partner should get more exercise, breaking the news to a partner the desire for an open relationship--then receive literal breaking news about the death of Kobe Bryant.After addressing the immediate impact, especially to Stanley, whose favorite athlete is Kobe, they try to move on to the rest of the topics including: society valuing narcissism in dating and how it shows up on a nearly clinical level; the epidemic not understanding the female orgasm;going from a long term relationship right to new one;how to effectively, and decently and strike up a conversation in the "#MeToo" era;how online dating complicates communicating certain important personal details early on to a potential partner.

    The Awesomeness of Awkwardness: w/ Avi Klein of "Hey, Man" Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 44:33


    Evan meets with Avi Klein from "Hey, Man" podcast.They discuss how they got into their work, why it's important for men to discuss masculinity, #MeToo, how awkward moments are vital to healthy relationships, and how to "call men in" to the fold.

    Maybe I'm just tryna take a leak in peace, B

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 49:35


    Stanley and Evan discuss bail reform, the Sanders-Warren feud, whether we as men should accept the label of "sexist," the occasional misappropriation of toxic masculinity, and current Let's Not Be Trash literature.

    Elected to Elevate with Senator Alessandra Biaggi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 32:46


    On this special episode of Let's Not Be Trash Stanley and Evan interview State Senator Alessandra Biaggi. We discuss: - The transition from being candidate to elected - and your journey entering politics. - Why the woman’s reproductive rights act was so important? And what it took to pass. - Navigating in a space that can be a "boys club" & how she's seen sexism in her life and career? - Taking on the governor and his campaign contributions - How can we (men, constituents) support you and your initiatives.

    A Decade of Being Men: A Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 48:43


    Stanley and Evan discuss recent Let's Not Be Trash Literature on antisemitism and some of the things they've learned over the past decade, and since starting LNBT, regarding dating and masculinity.

    Nuanced Dick

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 77:16


    Evan and Stanley are joined by friend, activist, and radio correspondent José Garcia. They discuss what they've learned this year, and in a decade retrospective, about dating, relationships, and how they've evolved emotionally, with conceptions of masculinity, and better ways to treat women. Sports tangents & AIM & Myspace nostalgia included.

    Unexpected Trips to Rock Bottom and 'The Work'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 58:29


    On this episode of Let's Not Be Trash, Evan gives two anecdotes, which unexpectedly challenged his views on dating and what 'the work' looks like. Stanley posits a controversial view on sexing.

    Sentiments, Sports, and Centrism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 36:10


    Stan and Evan discuss Colin Kaepernick's tryout, Stephen A. Smith's comments, and a documentary on reforming police interactions w/ people in mental health crisis.

    From the Womb to the Tomb w/ Sexologist Michelle Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 84:26


    On this episode of Let's Not Be Trash, Stanley and Evan are joined by renown sexologist, Michelle Hope.Michelle discusses her journey to her profession and what it entails, sex work, polyamory, better sex through communication, street harassment, sexual assault experienced by men and women, and the intersections between race and sexuality.

    The Marathon to the Starting Line w/ Naledi "Slim" Anderson and María Solís Belizaire Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 28:26


    On this episode of Let's Not Be Trash, while Stanley is away living his best grown, hennything possible life en Puerto Rico, Evan is joined by two amazing guests: Podcast host and radio contributor, Naledi "Slim" Anderson, and athlete and founder of Latinos Run, María Solís Belizaire.We discuss T.I.'s practice of taking his grown ass daughter to the gynecologist and his comments on both her privacy and body and those of his wife, Tiny; We break down whether Rep. Katie Hill should have resigned and the severity of the offenses committed by and towards her. During the interview segment we talk with María regarding her career as a runner and what drove her to found her own organization, Latinos Run. She also shares her experiences with sexism within her profession--personally and on a public scale.Naledi and María then discuss the right and wrong ways for men to interact with women in the work place, as well as their experiences with street harassment.As always, we end with how to support women.

    Boss Bae Bars w/ Jennifer Lyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 32:16


    LNBT is joined by Boss Baes and Weekly Hustle Podcast co-founder, Jennifer Lyn. Jennifer and Evan discuss podcasting, Jennifer's advice for women who want to get into media and start their own organization, and how men and women can better support each other.

    States of Being & False Prophets Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 48:26


    On this two part (three part due to technical difficulties) remote episode of Let's Not Be Trash, Evan and Stanley discuss Tank's comments on what qualifies as gay, Stanley comments on Tank's comments on what qualifies as gay, cultural appropriation, people's comments on Stanley's comments on Tank's comments on qualifies as gay, Kanye's new album, and Evan's piece on what it means to care for women.

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    States of Being & False Prophets Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 32:31


    On this two part (three part due to technical difficulties) remote episode of Let's Not Be Trash, Evan and Stanley discuss Tank's comments on what qualifies as gay, Stanley comments on Tank's comments on what qualifies as gay, cultural appropriation, people's comments on Stanley's comments on Tank's comments on qualifies as gay, Kanye's new album, and Evan's piece on what it means to care for women.

    States of Being & False Prophets Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 5:28


    On this two part (three part due to technical difficulties) remote episode of Let's Not Be Trash, Evan and Stanley discuss Tank's comments on what qualifies as gay, Stanley comments on Tank's comments on what qualifies as gay, people's comments on Stanley's comments on Tank's comments on qualifies as gay, cultural appropriation, Kanye's new album, and Evan's piece on what it means to care for women.

    Ask For Permission Before you Peg

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 96:12


    Stanley and Evan are joined by comedian, writer, and rapper, Jordan Taylor. Evan and Jordan discuss how to respectfully be attracted to women and experiences with both male and female attraction that made us uncomfortable.Stanley gives his views on why fighting is an important character building experience.Then, we all discuss comedy in a "woke olympics" world, including Dave Chappelle's most recent standup special "Sticks and Stones.

    #WeToo (With Naledi "Slim" Anderson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 82:48


    The guys are joined in Studio by Naledi "Slim" Anderson of Lethal Lipz Podcast. They talk about Takashi 69's snitching. Stanley's wasted money on a Fans Only Account, and Naledi's journey through a toxic ass relationship

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