Just Trish Podcast – Episode Summary
Podcast: Just Trish
Host: Trisha Paytas
Episode Date: November 11, 2025
Co-hosts: Jimmy Wetzel (filling in for Oscar Gracey), Moses Hackman
Theme: Hot Topics, Broadway Life, NYC Adventures, Internet Culture, Pop Culture Commentary, and More
Episode Overview
In this lively “hot topics” episode, Trisha is joined by recurring guest and unofficial co-host Jimmy Wetzel, along with husband and show regular Moses Hackman. They record in NYC while Trisha is performing in Beetlejuice on Broadway, catching up on life backstage, New York pop culture, viral Internet trends, recent guest highlights, and the social phenomena taking social media by storm. The tone is fun, candid, and sometimes irreverent — classic Trisha Paytas.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
[00:01] Opening Banter & Life Updates
- Trisha kicks off by jokingly hyping Maybelline mascara (ad read), then dives straight into the biggest trending topic: the Starbucks Bear Cup craze.
- Location context: Still in New York City for Trisha’s Broadway run (Beetlejuice until Nov. 23), plus plugging her holiday “Trishmas” shows and Sad Boy 2005 opener.
- Co-host lineup explained: Oscar is away (working), so Jimmy’s back as fan-favorite recurring guest/co-host.
- Moses: “I’m just here.” Discusses his usual behind-the-scenes role and on-mic moments.
[03:27] Behind the Podcast Curtain
- Fun comparison to the Wendy Williams Show and Conan’s Andy Richter for podcast dynamics.
- Jimmy talks about editing the podcast and the “shady cameraman” role.
- Quote [03:12]:
"I do make some executive decisions sometimes. I try not to go too crazy. I leave pretty much everything in for the most part."
— Jimmy Wetzel
[05:30] Broadway Musings – The Beetlejuice Experience
- Jimmy gushes over seeing Trisha perform in Beetlejuice, explaining how seeing shows multiple times lets you see hidden details on stage ([05:30–07:21]).
- Trisha shares what she’s learned as a performer — background “fake” conversations, the thrill of people noticing her side bits, and juggling nerves (“I’m in heels, I’m in the whole thing, but it’s fun” [11:00]).
- The infamous opening night chair-breaking incident:
“No hiccups, obviously. Except for the breaking chair on opening night. ... Not supposed to film the show, FYI. Do not film the show. But someone was filming. ... Got it out of the way.”
— Trisha [09:33–10:08]
[13:08] NYC Food & Broadway Rituals
- The trio discusses the puzzle of broadway pre- or post-show dinners ([13:08–13:46]).
- Raves about NYC food favorites: Olive Garden next to Beetlejuice, Mercury Bar chicken fingers, Carmine’s, Ellen’s Stardust Diner, and neighborhood pizza slices ([13:46–26:41]).
- Jimmy’s theory:
“Honestly? 99-cent [pizza] — it’s all kinda gonna taste the same. ... It’s fun to go to like, the really famous pizza places, but make a fun ranking for yourself. ... And it’s so much cheaper.”
— Jimmy [25:22–26:41]
[27:18] Patreon, Podcast Extras, & Co-Host Chemistry
- Shoutouts to Patreon bonus content, the infamous “Who’s Gayer?” test between Jimmy and Oscar ([27:18–27:54]).
- Discussion of identity, dressing/style, and being out/queer online.
- Fun callbacks to childhood theater stories and internalized “theater kid” phobia.
“I had, like, a, like, almost like a, like, internalized instead of, like, internalized homophobia, internalized like theater kid phobia. ... I was definitely, like, jealous that I didn’t get to have that path.”
— Jimmy [33:59]
[36:36] Hot Topic: Starbucks Bear Cup Fandom
- Deep dive into the viral Starbucks Honey Bear cup:
- Sold-out statuses, overnight lines, and rumors of employee reselling ([36:36–38:44]).
- Twitter/Reddit calling out price gouging, teemu/TikTok dupes, and manufactured scarcity as a marketing tactic.
“It’s selling for like $40. ... But supposedly people are waiting at three in the morning, and there’d only be, like, three bears for sale.”
— Trisha [37:57] “Of course. ... You know, like the popcorn buckets? It’s giving Labubu.”
— Moses [38:46]
[40:00] Pokémon, Plushies, and Collectibles
- Jimmy’s encyclopedic Pokémon lore (merchandise, plushies, rare musicals) and plush keychain trend ([40:00–45:12]).
- Trisha admits Pokémon is a world she “doesn’t totally get”, and the guys explain the emotional bonds and archetypes.
“It’s like that, but even more. There’s more options.”
— Moses [43:43] - Group brainstorms a Pokémon group costume — Trisha as Smoochum or Jynx.
[54:09] Muppet Mania & Miss Piggy’s Moment
- Trisha and Jimmy are both huge Muppets fans.
- Excitement over the announced Miss Piggy movie with Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence producing — calls Miss Piggy a “gay icon”.
- Classic Trisha relatability:
“People would call me Miss Piggy to be like, mean. ... But she’s so iconic! Her fashion, her word. She is just... everything I would want to be and more.”
— Trisha [55:27] - They reminisce about Muppet history, Jim Henson Studios, and favorite Muppet moments.
[64:48] Bluey & Kids’ Experiences
- Family review of NYC’s “Bluey” experience, thoughts on adults who love Bluey, and surprising “furry” subculture behind its fandom.
- Trisha confesses not caring for cartoon animals but finds herself pulled in by her kids’ interest ([66:23–69:11]).
[77:12] The “Carpet Man” of NYC
- Moses describes seeing the “bad” Carpet Man — a viral/legendary NYC character who wraps up in a carpet on sidewalks for people to unknowingly step on him ([77:12–79:16]).
- Reactions range from fascination to utter discomfort.
“Inside you there are two carpet mans.”
— Jimmy [77:12] “I’m not stepping on anyone for free.”
— Trisha [79:16]
[80:17] Viral “Icks” & Sex Ed Fails
- Reaction to viral Call Her Daddy clip with Halle Belchalter saying it’s a turn-off (“ick”) when men want to use condoms ([80:17–88:42]).
- Candid, personal talk: Trisha opens up about her own experience with untreated STDs (“literally, like, twice severe cases, but probably, probably a hundred times not even knowing … [it] scarred my tubes for so long, which is why I had trouble getting pregnant” [80:17–87:50]).
- Jimmy chimes in on lacking sex ed at a Catholic school (“We spent the time watching The Dark Knight Returns and Avengers” [86:16]).
- Extended discussion about abstinence-only education and society’s failing sex ed.
[95:22] Religion, School, & Gay Teachers
- Jimmy tells his story of being closeted in Catholic all-boys school, with a “very gay” teacher covering anti-homosexuality curriculum ([91:01–94:54]).
- They discuss the hypocrisy and challenges for queer people in religious schooling.
- Moses on religious dogma: “...there’s some people are so extreme and I love all the religions, I love like principles of all of it, but then there’s those extremes…”
[96:18] Final Lightning Round Hot Topics
- Rapid-fire: Britney Spears’ conservatorship claim, Golden Bachelor drama, K-Pop movie sequel, and Mariah Carey’s new (controversial) Christmas commercial.
- Brief impromptu PSA: If listeners need food help for the holidays, reach out by email.
- Jimmy and Trisha share mutual gratitude for fate and friendship bringing them together on the show.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On live theater:
“Sitting at the table and, like, fake talking and reacting. It was just so, so good.”
— Jimmy [05:30] -
On Miss Piggy:
“To me, Miss Piggy: gay icon. Gay icon. Just knows who she is for so long ... She’s everything I would want to be and more.”
— Trisha [55:27] -
On sex ed:
“Ours was like, literally abstinence. It was literally like the Mean Girls movie where it was like ‘if you have sex, you’ll get pregnant and die.’”
— Trisha [86:32] -
On iconic NYC food:
“You can go to a really famous pizza place because that is fun, but make a fun like ranking for yourself...tried all these 99 cent pizzas.”
— Jimmy [26:26] -
On the podcast dynamic:
“Even when you edit, people are like, Love, J. … You really are a fourth co-host.”
— Trisha [02:52] -
On the “Carpet Man”:
"I’m not stepping on anyone for free."
— Trisha [79:16]
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Timestamp | Topic | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | 00:01 | Show open, Starbucks Bear, New York run, Jimmy intro | | 03:27 | Inside podcast production | | 05:30 | Broadway life, Beetlejuice chair incident | | 13:08 | Food rituals around Broadway, NYC food culture | | 27:18 | Patreon, “Who’s Gayer?” segment, podcast extra chat | | 36:36 | Starbucks Bear cup craze | | 40:00 | Pokemon fandom, plush keychain trend | | 54:09 | Miss Piggy, Muppets, movie announcement | | 64:48 | Bluey experience, adults in kids’ fandoms | | 77:12 | The “Carpet Man” of NYC | | 80:17 | Call Her Daddy, condom “ick,” sex & STDs, sex ed failures | | 91:01 | Religion, school, closet stories | | 96:18 | Lightning hot topics, closing affirmations |
Episode Takeaways
- The podcast shines with its blend of unfiltered candor, pop culture rapid-fire, and real talk about everything from theater to TikTok, from viral products to hard-hitting personal anecdotes.
- Trisha is open and relatable, balancing over-the-top comedy with heart, especially discussing difficult life and health lessons.
- Jimmy’s chemistry with Trisha is natural, witty, and equally unafraid of “going there,” while Moses weighs in as the gentle, dry-humor observer.
- The “Just Trish” podcast remains a safe — if chaotic — space for big topics, small drama, and everything Internet and pop-culture obsessed.
For full episodes and bonus content:
- YouTube: @justtrishpodcast
- Patreon: patreon.com/justtrish
Memorable moment (sign-off):
“You’re such a good vibe, Jimmy. Like, thank you so much for coming to the show. ... It really is the coolest thing ever that I get to be part of this crew and get to know you both … feels like divine intervention.”
— Jimmy [99:19]
Next up: Special guests from NYC, more shows, more tea! Come see Trisha in Beetlejuice or catch a Trishmas show near you.