Trash Tuesday w/ Esther Povitsky & Khalyla Kuhn

Episode: Cancelled Chronicles with Brooke Schofield and Rudy Jules
Date: August 19, 2025

Episode Overview

This lively episode of Trash Tuesday brings together hosts Esther Povitsky and Khalyla Kuhn with guests Brooke Schofield and Rudy Jules (Jules), joined at times by Stella. The group dives into topics ranging from classic movies and nostalgia, food quirks, body image, experiences dealing with internet hate, podcasting burnout, and the weirdness of family connections. It’s a candid, chaotic, and intimate hangout full of personal stories, self-deprecating humor, and comedic hot takes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Movie Deep Dives & Classic Fandom (01:28–06:29)

• Binge-Watching & Movie Marathons: Jules admits she stayed up all night to binge a show after returning from Australia, helpfully aided by Adderall. (01:31)
• Classic Films & Sequels:
  • Brooke shares her recent dive into the original Planet of the Apes and its bizarre sequels.
  • Esther discusses attending a nine-hour Planet of the Apes theater event and plans for a Back to the Future reunion screening.
  • Memorable revelation: Jules' fiancé's dad produced Back to the Future; she’s never seen it, but the making-of doc piqued her interest.

  “You know, my fiancé’s dad produced it.” — Jules (05:02)

• Movie Nostalgia:
  • The group bonds over the nostalgia and community feeling in doing movie marathons or revisiting childhood favorites.

2. Dealing With Internet Judgement & Cancel Culture (07:14–09:00, 40:41–41:59)

• Public Scrutiny on Private Life:
  • The group vents about online judgement—particularly towards Jules’ engagement and appearance. Jules has deleted TikTok to avoid negativity.

  “Can you imagine if in real life someone was like, here’s why you’re making a mistake in your life and I don’t know you at all?” — Brooke (07:14)

  • Support is voiced for Jules, and they reflect on the immaturity of internet culture.
• Podcast Burnout & Canceled Chronicles Ending:
  • Jules talks openly about the end of her own podcast because of the toxic environment and “irreparably canceled” status.

  “The show was so toxic, and we were so toxic and inviting all these, you know, people in who really like that, and it backfired...” — Jules (41:16)

  • Stella debunks the idea that anyone is “irreparably canceled,” noting many public figures worse than Jules remain unscathed.

3. Food Obsessions & Cultural Baggage (09:39–18:03)

• Cravings and Restrictions:
  • The merits of satisfying cravings vs. restrictive eating (the Taco Bell nacho convo!).

  “I’m a big believer in… eating what you have a taste for.” — Brooke (10:59)

• Spam, Hot Dogs, and American Deli Talk:
  • Processed meat preferences spark playful debate. Spam, bologna, and hot dogs are lauded and shamed in equal measure.
  • Filipino food influences and candid confessions about childhood food memories.
• Mayo Discourse:
  • Esther outs herself as a mayo-sandwich girl; Stella and Jules join in, defending the practice and sharing the Filipino trick of using mayonnaise for lice treatment.
  • Discussion of Asian vs. American mayo and the viral “salmon rice, kewpie mayo” bowl.

  “Mayo is not a condiment to me. We put it in steamed fish. We put it in everything. … Our whole heart is made of mayo.” — Stella (17:40)

4. Body Image, Medical Trends & Microplastics (33:35–34:54)

• Plastic Surgery Real Talk:
  • Jules addresses body-shaming comments online, especially about her breast augmentation:

  “They're supposed to be big. Let me go on record. … I want to be built like an AirPod. That was literally like my inspo.” — Jules (07:48)

• Microplastics Removal:
  • Discussion of a $13,000 “blood cleansing” treatment for microplastics, met with widespread skepticism about its legitimacy.

  “No, because I think that's probably not fake. Yeah, I think it's fake.” — Stella (33:40)

5. Childhood Traumas: Lice, Diarrhea, and More (16:45–21:29)

• Lice Stories:
  • Swapping stories about childhood lice infestations, the trauma of getting rid of lice, and the Filipino method (mayonnaise on the hair).
  • Jules and Stella debate the emotional aspects—being doted on vs. hiding it in shame.
• Bodily Humor:
  • Multiple mentions of diarrhea (and celebrating it after constipation), normalizing TMI in the group’s comedic tradition.

6. Titanic & The Allure of Disaster (25:49–33:54)

• Would You Survive the Titanic?
  • Each guest walks through their “Titanic fate” based on class, body heat, and hustle.
  • Survival plans include “suck and fuck” strategies offered in jest, and the power of IOUs with potential saviors.

  “You could suck and fuck your way on one [lifeboat].” — Esther (27:59)

  • The moral of the story: privilege governs disaster survival—and being cold-blooded is a hazard.
• Oceangate Sub Implosion:
  • Would they take a sub to the Titanic wreck? General consensus: No way, unless they were billionaires with nothing left to dream of.
  • Stella muses about the thrill factor in risky adventures.

7. Philanthropy, Personal Scams & Family (38:53–40:32)

• Support for a Sponsored Child:
  • Jules discusses sponsoring a Filipino girl named Marianne, and whether or not it’s a scam (general trust, but some doubts).
• Eccentric Accountant vs. Neurotic Loyalty:
  • Brooke’s stories about her aging accountant, his disabilities, and “hall food” are both endearing and quirky.
  • Stella notes Brooke sees herself in Arnold and values loyalty above practicality.

8. Family Boundaries, Incest & Dark Humor (47:00–51:04)

• Family Crushes & Stepbrother Hookups:
  • Lighthearted discussion of how close is “too close” for familial dating (step-siblings, distant cousins).

  “I have a friend who was dating a guy...both of their grandma, and they, like, were fully dating.” — Jules (49:17)

  • Stella shares a dark story of a twin molested by her twin—one of the “saddest” stories she’s ever heard.
• Self-Perception & Sex:
  • Lena Dunham’s musings on the idea of having sex with oneself get a thorough, comedic deconstruction by the group.

9. Red Flags, Self-Deprecation & Accountability (52:22–54:58)

• Personal Responsibility & Red Flags:
  • The group picks apart the phrase “they just don’t like me,” calling out the need for self-reflection and ownership instead of victim mentality.

  “It’s in the same vein as, like, all my exes are crazy. … There’s a common denominator there.” — Stella (53:02)

  • Self-deprecation is called out as tired and possibly insincere, functioning as a modern “pick me” behavior.
  • No, not everyone should “be themselves”—improvement is encouraged if your default self sucks.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jules on internet hate:

  “Apparently, I have the worst boob job on the planet. … They’re supposed to be big. … I want to be built like an AirPod—that was literally my inspo.” (07:48)

• Stella on mayo:

  “Mayo is not a condiment to me. … Our whole heart is made of mayo.” (17:40)

• On Titanic Survival:

  “You could suck and fuck your way on one [lifeboat].” — Esther (27:59)
  “I would do a handshake deal, like, I owe you one blow job later.” — Jules (28:24)

• Jules on podcast burnout:

  “The show was so toxic, and we were so toxic and inviting all these… people in who really like that, and it backfired, and so we just get so much hate now. It’s, like, really, really, like, too much.” (41:16)

• On Red Flags:

  “It’s in the same vein as, like, all my exes are crazy. … There’s a common denominator there.” — Stella (53:02)
  “I don’t think that you should just be yourself. If you’re a shitty person, please don’t be yourself. Be better.” — Stella (54:37)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Classic Movies, Planet of the Apes, Back to the Future: 01:28–06:29
• Internet Judgement, Cancel Culture: 07:14–09:00, 40:41–41:59
• Food & Childhood Comforts: 09:39–18:03
• Plastic Surgery, Body Image: 07:48, 33:35–34:54
• Lice, Diarrhea, Childhood Scars: 16:45–21:29
• Titanic, Disaster Scenarios, Sub Implosions: 25:49–33:54
• Philanthropy, Accountant Antics: 38:53–40:32
• Family Boundaries & Incest Jokes: 47:00–51:04
• Self-Perception, Accountability: 52:22–54:58

Final Thoughts

This Trash Tuesday is a whirlwind of candid stories and chaotic humor, offering a rare, unfiltered look into each host’s and guest’s quirks, hang-ups, and camaraderie. The episode vacillates between irreverent laughs and unexpectedly deep commentary on internet life, healing from toxicity, and personal accountability. Above all, it’s a safe space for messy conversations, laughter, and the celebration of everyone’s inner “slug.”