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Welcome to my audio thrifting diary. I scour second hand stores searching for interesting artifacts, useful unusuals, trendy trinkets, cool collectibles and good garbage. Each week for the show I take a guest second hand shopping. After we gather a thrift haul, we record an episode based on our fin…

Todd Tondera


    • Jan 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 66:55


    This week's episode is a like a punch in the face, tbh. We are talking Hockey! Join DJ LIL and myself, Toddy, as we dive into our secondhand haul to commemorate DJ Lil's favorite sport. The ALF Deity is back up for grabs for this week's trivia trophy.Games / Show Topics : Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Joe Louis Arena, Florida Panthers, cute hockey playersFollow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Rugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 63:44


    Thank you for joining us for yet another episode of this very show. This episode we bring in some literal heavy items, maybe the heaviest in shows history. We have rugs. I am joined by Rachel Stratton our Clown Keeper, Haircare Guru and the current holder of the two THRIFTY Deities.Games / Show Topics : JC Penney's, Sparkles the Firework, Invasive Fish Species, Tattoo RemovalFollow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Gifted (Redux)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 61:55


    The general consensus from the worms and roaches of this show's fanbase liked that WE liked talking about gifts we have received (from each other). This week we shuffle out a few more secondhand gifted items to showcase to you to today. Join DJ LIL and me (Toddy) as we once again open our homes and hearts, kind of.Games / Show Topics : Xena Warrior Princess, Mickey Mouse Rap Squad, BOOBLESS Calculators, Puma, Ferrari, Brands, 40s/50s Scarves/Bandanas + more!Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Gifted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 62:57


    This week DJ Lil joins me (Toddy) as we celebrate our secondhand finds that were GIFTED to us. We accidentally choose items we gifted each other, which is kind of nice!Games / Show Topics : Werewolves , Cardinals, Reindeer, The Hallmark Store, 9/11 (surely) + moreFollow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    A Fake C-Word Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 56:52


    Hello roaches and worms. This year's Holiday/Christmas season has been quite hectic. We are throwing it back to an episode that may have fallen on the cutting room floor for more than a few of you. In 2019 we did a White Elephant Gift Exchange with secondhand / found items. There was about 8 or 9 of us gathered around 3 microphones. Most of us scream at points to make sure our jokes get over!To you and yours, happy holidays from THRIFTY. The only podcast with two different types of bug/insect imagery, making SEO Search that much harder.

    Glasses (of Red)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 62:50


    On this week's show Rachel Stratton, our haircare guru is back to play around and be goofy. We take a look at our most delicate of thrifted items, GLASSES.Games / Show Topics : Soda, Amusement Parks, Clowns, Ruby (gem kind), Smooch SeasonsFollow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    (franken)Pins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 77:58


    This week we again take a look at some vintage pins. This week we will be sure NOT to prick our fingers because The Pin Man is here. Eric Frankenburg of FrankenPins is here with a few from his collection that are easily the coolest pins so far. Check out their stuff at @frankenpins on Instagram.Games / Show Topics : Pro Wrestling, 90s Bummer Rock, Dwight Eisenhower, Prince + more.Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Pins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 53:02


    This week's episode we take a look at some vintage pins. I hope we don't prick our fingers by accident! DJ Lil joins Toddy (me) as we dive into our thrift haul. We play some practice trivia to collect some points, so when a THRIFTY Deity is on the line we will be sure to win it.Games / Show Topics : Pitt Panther, Penn State Nittany Lions, Steve Bartman, Paul McCartneyFollow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Choose Your Own Halloween Adventure #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 62:28


    This will wrap up our series in R.L. Stine's Goosebumps : Reader Beware You Choose The Scare books. This Scary Season I'm inviting some of THRIFTY's most frequent co hosts back onto the show. Rachel Stratton, DJ Lil and myself return to send this baby out right.This week :#20 Toy Terror : Batteries Included#25 Shop Til' You Drop...Dead!Listen in as we are secretly recorded by adults while in the Toy Factory. Plus, an exclusive look into Dr. Eeek, presumably the chimpanzee that took DJ Lil's voice!

    Choose Your Own Halloween Adventure #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 83:56


    This Scary Season I'm inviting some of THRIFTY's most frequent co hosts back onto the show. We are reading R.L. Stine's Goosebumps : Choose Your Own Scare! Adventure Books.This week :#3 Trapped in Bat Wing Hall#22 The Twisted Tale of Tiki IslandGoing completely against the whole description, this week on the show is Mike Myzak!I've been meaning to get Mike on this pod for awhile and I admittedly I get my wish.___Mike rocks out to straight up metal music with URNS.(urnspgh.bandcamp.com/album/urns)Mike hangs out on Twitch.(twitch.tv/mikemyzakntc)His latest project The Local News PGH showcases the seedy underbelly of Pittsburgh, as a place.(youtube.com/c/TheLocalNewsPGH) 

    Choose Your Own Halloween Adventure #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 56:27


    This Scary Season I'm inviting some of THRIFTY's most frequent co hosts back onto the show. We are reading R.L. Stine's Goosebumps : Choose Your Own Scare! Adventure Books.This week :#23 Zapped In Space#1 Escape from the Carnival of HorrorsRachel Stratton rejoins the frey, holding both THRIFTY Deities in the Alf Puppet and Troll. In our adventures today we meet a group of outer space ROACHES! That's right, you are in this episode.

    Choose Your Own Halloween #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 131:55


    This Scary Season I'm inviting some of THRIFTY's most frequent co hosts back onto the show. We are reading R.L. Stine's Goosebumps : Choose Your Own Scare! Adventure Books.This week :#15 Please Don't Feed The Vampire#16 Secret Agent Grandma#2 Tick, Tock You're Dead!DJ Lil, the always scheming squirrel and our resident Clown Keeper Rachel Stratton join me on this adventure.As always, the ALF Deity is on the line. Whoever has the best story walks away with our favorite space alien who eats cats.

    Choose Your Own Halloween Adventure #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 71:51


    This Scary Season I'm inviting some of THRIFTY's most frequent co hosts back onto the show. We are reading R.L. Stine's Goosebumps : Choose Your Own Scare! Adventure Books.This week :Special Edition #2 Return to Terror Tower#18 Attack of the Beastly BabysitterLucas Sloppy of Fake Ritual joins this adventure as well do some time traveling to medieval times right before I take us to the Fun Zone, which proved to be not so fun if you are a human being.As always, the ALF Deity is on the line. Whoever has the best story walks away with our favorite space alien who eats cats.

    Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 59:05


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.Growl, Bark, Meow, Woof. These are all sounds animals. This week on the show DJ LIL and Toddy (me) showcase secondhand finds that are animal adjacent.Games / Show Topics : Tube TVs, Plush, Mugs, Seagulls in particular, Mickey MouseWho will walk out of today's show with the Alf THRIFTY Deity?Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    2000s Blood Band Merchandise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 65:47


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.I hope your early 2000s musical tastes were flooded with screeching and wailing and straight up headbanging. Mine were! Join DJ Lil and myself to take a look at some band merchandise -and this really really buttony vest.Games / Show Topics : Screamo, Noise, Fear Before the March of Flames, The Blood Brothers, Courage the Cowardly DogWho will walk out of today's show with the Alf THRIFTY Deity?Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Brand Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 88:42


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.A product's brand holds more weight than the product itself. This week we take a look at secondhand items that stand out due to Brand Identity.  Lucas Sloppy (Fake Ritual) still holds the troll deity, so he is back. Rachel Stratton, our clown keeper is here for a hoot and goof off!Games / Show Topics : Pizza Hut, Mickey Mouse, Rollercoasters, Fast Fashion, French FriesWho will walk out of today's show with the NEW Troll THRIFTY Deity? Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Roach Ritual 2 : Wildest Goosebumps Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 113:51


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.This week's episode we are once again heating up the bubbly cauldron because it's time that we choose our own adventures once again.The current holder of the TROLL DEITY, Lucas Sloppy, returns to defend the deity in a battle of who can create the spookiest tale.We read R.L. Stine's Give Yourself Goosebumps : #22 Return to the Carnival of Horrors -- and -- Special Edition #2 Return to Terror Tower.Join in on the fun over at @thriftypodcast on instagram, a very well known phone application.Games / Show Topics : Amusement Parks, Roller Coasters, Dinosaurs, Time Warps, Robots, ExecutionersSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Vote for THRIFTY for Pittsburgh's Best Podcast (Directions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 4:15


    THRIFTY has had the opportunity to be a Top 10 Finalist in this year's Pittsburgh City Paper Best Podcast of 2022 category. How awesome!Listen in on how to vote or follow these steps :Go tobit.ly/thrifty2022-or-pghcitypaper.comClick Best of 2022Click People and PlacedFind Best Podcast CategoryVOTE THRIFTY

    Hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 78:13


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.This week's episode we shift our focus to Hats of all kind. We have X-Files Snapbacks. We have Judas Priest hats that only took a WISH to get. We even have a hat we call the Water Undertaker. Join Toddy, DJ Lil and Lucas Sloppy of Fake Ritual as they file through some secondhand hats.Who will walk out of today's show with the NEW Troll THRIFTY Deity? Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Games / Show Topics : Marvin the Martian, Space, Occult, New Zealand, Rock Music and more.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    THRIFTY 5th Anniversary Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 60:54


    This year we celebrate five years since this show was created. A lot changes in five whole human years in someone's life.I put together some little baby ass clips of our live shows we did in the 2018-2019 era. I was really putting in the hours with this show at that time because it was the only thing I sort of had. ( I barely have more now :) ). Seemingly every couple months there would be a gig somewhere. I was very anxious to do them and ever more anxious to listen to some clips back.Thank you everyone who has supported this show in those five years.

    The THRIFTY Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 115:43


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.For the first time ever the winner of Trivia will take home the prestigious THRIFTY Cup! The Beautiful Baddies, the Debonair Deviants, (the charming cheaters), Wrestling's Drama Club, The Runway return. Join Tyler Klein, Calvin Couture and Toddy as they discuss this week's thrift finds.Games / Show Topics : Occult, Power Rangers, Godzilla, Pokemon, Literally Pittsburgh + more!Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    PLATES : Deity vs. Deity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 108:57


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.This week's episode we show our appreciation for the OG Food Holders, Plates. Anything can be a plate too, which we find out more about. Join DJ Lil, Rachel Stratton and myself as we showcase our plates that were thrift finds.It's a special episode for we have a Deity vs. Deity matchup for the first time since we've introduced those little weirdos. Who is going to go home with ALF and our new fun Troll?Games / Show Topics : Alan Jackson, Clowns, Boston Market, More Clowns, Dinner EtiquetteSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    State of the Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 72:18


    This week I (Toddy) sit down to chat with you a bit plus run down some thrift finds from my very own hometown, think more Porty less Burghy.We have a Summer Party of our own with a blast from the past smash hit!I appreciate everyone who has or will appear on THRIFTY to talk about their secondhand lifestyles but we collectively take time to listen back to some of the crew who have been on this season/era. Special thanks to my home team crew of DJ Lil and Rachel Stratton.

    Tupperware

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 89:13


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.This week's episode we show our appreciation for Leftovers by saluting one of the best things to find in a kitchen, TUPPERWARE! Join DJ Lil and myself while we take a look at our favorite containers, some even with a "burping seal." Thanks to Earl Tupper for everything he's done for us. We even bring back and old segment that hasn't been heard on the show for like a super long time?Who will walk out of today's show with the NEW Troll THRIFTY Deity? Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Games / Show Topics : Early Partnerships in Tupperware / Shoes, 7-11 Convenience Store, Troll Deity Fun TimesSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Haunted Theater : Roach Ritual (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 44:47


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.After last week's episode ended up in a classic body switch mix up this week keep the cauldron bubbling because we are lurking back in the world of Goosebumps. This episode we venture Deep Into The Jungle of Doom, #11 in the Choose Your Own Adventures series. Lucas Sloppy of Fake Ritual returns to read this one. I hope I don't get us fileted like a fish!Join in on the fun over at @thriftypodcast on instagram, a very well known phone application.Games / Show Topics : Shrunken Heads, Spooky Beaches, Bad AccentsSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Haunted Theater : Roach Ritual (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 64:55


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.This week's episode we have something cooking in the cauldron that we haven't made for dinner in a long time. A VERY SPOOKY EPISODE. I'm joined by Lucas Sloppy (Fake Ritual) and we enter a forbidden realm in R.L. Stine's Choose Your Own Adventure Goosebumps Books.This episode we venture through #10 Diary of a Mad Mummy. What twists and turns will befall us?Join in on the fun over at @thriftypodcast on instagram, a very well known phone application.Games / Show Topics : Mummies, Hotels, Pride Month, Bad EmployeesSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    BELTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 92:31


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.This week's episode we tip our HAT to our PANTS. This one is about BELTS. All kinds of belts, really. We even take a look at the belt's best friend, the Belt Buckle. I welcome back DJ LIL and Rachel Stratton for a pants synching good time. Lil and Rachel are always very accommodating and I appreciate them.Who will walk out of today's show with the ALF THRIFTY Deity? Isn't that we do every week? DJ LIL gave us 20+ adventure pics with her time with ALF on @thriftypodcast. Is her time with the space freak over?Games / Show Topics : Belts, Buckle Buckles, Catholic School, Europe being weirdSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    PLUSH (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 44:30


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.This week we finish out PLUSH / Stuffed Animal thrift find showcases.  Maura Kay of Rust Belt Retro has two finds to share and one of them isn't something we have had on the show before. Join Maura, DJ Lil and myself for another thrilling ride through the garbage.Who will walk out of today's show with the ALF THRIFTY Deity? Isn't that we do every week?Games / Show Topics : Cabbage Patch Kids, Stuffed Animal JacketsSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    PLUSH (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 90:17


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.Hello roaches and worms. This week I welcome the best DJ this side of the Allegheny, DJ LIL, and Maura Kay of Rust Belt Retro. Maura and I are secondhand selling comrades and often bump elbows in the same haunts. We are taking a look at some very cute PLUSH / Stuffed Animals for the next couple weeks on the show. I hope you enjoy.Who will walk out of today's show with the ALF THRIFTY Deity? Isn't that we do every week?Games / Show Topics : Disney, Grave Digger, Beanie Babies, EasterSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Battle Royal (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 72:56


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.Hello everyone. We are continuing our savage competition in our Battle Royal this week. Ziggy Haim, Calvin Couture and Tyler Klein return. The Runway discuss their thrift finds and attempt to stump Ziggy and myself. Who is going to win this big battle royal?Who will walk out of today's show with the ALF THRIFTY Deity? Isn't that we do every week?Games / Show Topics : Coco Chanel, Nicki Minaj, Power Rangers, Dinosaurs, PokemonSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Battle Royal (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 77:12


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.Hello everyone. This week I had three professional wrestlers on the show. They all work as a group of baddies for ENJOY Wrestling and also have worked for Ryse Wrestling. They kind of work all over. I welcomed Ziggy Haim, Tyler Klein and Calvin Couture. We taped for a very long time so this will be the first of two parts of our BATTLE ROYAL. (No one actually fights tbh - we just podcast).Who will walk out of today's show with the ALF THRIFTY Deity? Isn't that we do every week?Games / Show Topics : Wrestling, Barbies, Old TeesSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Cassette Heads

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 92:41


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.Everyone likes music, in the god's honest truth. I'm glad the resident DJ, DJ Lil is on the show. She is joined once again by Clown Keeper Rachel Stratton. This week we are talking cassettes. What are some of our fondest memories growing up listening to tapes? What are some of our favorite jams? I only do things that are punk rock.Who will walk out of today's show with the ALF THRIFTY Deity?Games / Show Topics : ClownsSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Send In The Clowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 92:48


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.The new era of THRIFTY continues as I welcome back our resident clown keeper Rachel Stratton, as well as the always charming DJ Lil. Rachel has collected clowns since childhood and today each of us have clowns of our own to showcase. HONK HONK. Who will walk out of today's show with the THRIFTY deity?Games / Show Topics : ClownsSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Episode 1: Another Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 86:04


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.This show once again is back. How many times is this now? Toddy welcomes back DJ Lil and Rachel Stratton. This was the first audio I edited in like 14 months, so let me get the hang of things again. This episodes reads as another pilot for another version of the show. Welcome new and old listeners!Games / Show Topics : Vintage Clothes, Vintage TagsSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

    Episode 1: 2022 Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 3:00


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    Blizzards Kill People

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 44:57


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. In what could possibly be the last THRIFTY Spooky Ep, Brick Body Shane Becker joins Toddy to talk about five blizzards that hit Pittsburgh and what happened to the people that got stuck in them. Games / Show Topics : THRIFT TALES : HAUNTED - Stories from the thrift store that discuss hauntings of objects bought at thrift stores, hauntings of the physical thrift shop, kooky happenings of the secondhand variety. FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    Use to the shovel to smash the ketchup bottle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 55:14


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. It is once again time for THRIFTY to get spooky. This week we have two pieces to share along with some unfortunate spooky tales that have a man in Seattle afraid of what's in his trunk + a ghostly tree. We also meet Spooky Ass Peter in song form, for our freestyle act. Games / Show Topics : THRIFT TALES : HAUNTED - Stories from the thrift store that discuss hauntings of objects bought at thrift stores, hauntings of the physical thrift shop, kooky happenings of the secondhand variety. FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    Books to Die For : THRIFTY BOOK CLUB

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 89:53


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. Today's episode completes the THRIFTY Book Club trilogy. King Prin is back to join Toddy as they dive into the Green River Killer and a killer of a different kind : GOLDBERG. That and some sentimental stories about things getting screwed up with the love of your life multiple times. Thank you to Junot Diaz, I suppose. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE HER by Junot Diaz - Female Photographs Volume 2 (1968) - Green River Killer : A True Detective Story - I'M NEXT with Goldberg by Steven Goldberg FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    Gingerbread Conspiracies : THRIFTY BOOK CLUB

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 83:49


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. We have been having so much fun with books that we decided to make a whole book club about it. Shane Becker joins Toddy this week to take a look at four more books + Shane reads a gingerbread sexy time story. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - History's Greatest Conspiracies - IBM and the Holocaust - BUNNICULA - SHAN FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    The Kingpin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 137:22


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. It is time to get your read on. This week King Prin joins Toddy in a literature adventure. Important Books. Fun Books. Dumb Books. Books. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - Build Your Own Boyfriend Magnets - Monster Manual (1994) - The Limits of American Capitalism - more FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    Social Media Mixed Messages

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 84:34


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. Brick Body Kids has been an operation for over a year. In that time BBK have spoke to more than a few interesting characters over social media. Today BBK takes a look at some of the memorable weirdos. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - World War 2 (40s / 50s) Uniform - Blue Olympics Lightweight Jacket (1992) - and more, honestly FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    Recorded Inside A Studio (honestly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 67:49


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. THRIFTY leaves the house and records elsewhere for the first time in a long time. Sikes from Start the Beat (with Sikes) joins Toddy digging further into both of their vhs collections. Some mystery tapes are also on the horizon. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - Twin Peaks : Fire Walk with Me (1992) - Barb Wire (1996) - Victory Records Video Collection 2 (2002) - + more! FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) VOTE for THRIFTY for Pittsburgh's Best Podcast : bit.ly/THRIFTY2020 Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    When You dig through the trash

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 89:34


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. On the THRIFTY couch we have an assortment of pieces from multiple thrift hauls. Yeah, we dug in a dead man's trash too. We also look back to last summer, when we were allowed outside, to hear Shane eat some of the hottest sauces ever. Probably. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - Late 90s Cassette Recorder - Circus Circus Hotel/Casino Fanny Pack - JFK Glasses to drink out of, my friend. FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) VOTE for THRIFTY for Pittsburgh's Best Podcast : bit.ly/THRIFTY2020 Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    How About Some Hats?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 94:22


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. Brick Body Shane joins Toddy to take a look at some of the Hats in the BBK Shop + rambled on about uninteresting topics such as Beauty and the Beast, Your Grandfather aka Pap, Pittsburgh Radio Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - HATS! : Pittsburgh Radio Station 105.9 the X Dad Cap, Nevillewood Buckle Back, 1996 American Bowl Steelers vs. Chargers Tokyo Dome Snapback, Walt Disney Visor FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    American Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 81:49


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. We put together some of our favorite media/films we purchased secondhand + relive an important moment in our personal history with Wrestling on Nintendo 64. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - A Sentimental Letter, WWF Beyond the Mat (1999), American Movie (1999) + more FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    toddy tall tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 89:52


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. Quarantine continues so it's about time we break out one of this show's favorite things in the world : GOOSEBUMPS. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - Goosebumps : Attack of the Beastly Baby Sitter + Man Myth and Magic Textbooks FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    Brick Body Kids 1 Year Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 83:52


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. Boxes of Power Rangers action figures littered Toddy's closet(s) since 1995. Until now. Toddy and DJ Lil are back for this week's eppy. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - Local to Pittsburgh Vintage T-Shirts, Nutmeg Brand Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Crewneck, Vintage USA Hockey Hoodie FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    Mighty Morphin Power Thrifters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 91:26


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. Boxes of Power Rangers action figures littered Toddy's closet(s) since 1995. Until now. Toddy and DJ Lil are back for this week's eppy. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - Power Rangers, Stamps

    I DON'T UNDERSTAND TACTICS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 107:28


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. This week the panel (Toddy, DJ LIL, Brick Body Shane) showcase secondhand items that they purchased as adults, that they used to have as children. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - Action Figures, Sports Headliners, Gumby, Ragu Merchandise + more. FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    Animated Finds from Watersvilletown, PA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 98:17


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. Big. Budget. Bangers. We've got three people on the show, first time in what feels like forever. We got Toddy. We got Brick Body Shane. We got DJ Lil. We got thrift finds. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - Garfield Merchandise, Fox and the Hound Merchandise, Batman Roller Skates (80s), MAD TV Magazine dating back to the early 1970s and more. FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

    Hockey Jerseys and their Sudden Deaths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 83:48


    Secondhand Shopping for Worm People. Brick Body Shane returns with an entire death list for a movie. But that's not all. It's also the regular episode too. Games / Show Topics : SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE - The panel shows off this week's thrift haul + spout trivia questions to the other party, based on the thrift haul. It's the meat and potatoes of THRIFTY. This Week : - Hockey Jerseys : WWF The Rock (late 90s), Minnesota North Stars (60s/70s), Jean-Claude Van Damme #1 Sudden Death (90s) FREESTYLE - An array of comedy sketches, music, things recorded not on the podcast live, and everything else in between! VINTAGE vs. MODERN - Comparing and contrasting the value of older items versus their modern counterpart. Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality" and "Panic Sequence", the themes to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com) Instagram : @thriftypodcast Subscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY Find us on Facebook : THRIFTY Podcast Join the Discord!

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