Trash Tuesday w/ Esther Povitsky & Khalyla Kuhn

Episode: "Hexed by RUDY JULES"
Date: October 14, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Trash Tuesday delivers a classic witches’ coven vibe for spooky season, as hosts Esther Povitsky and Khalyla Kuhn are joined by their inner circle—Jenna, Jules, and various family members in attendance. With topics dancing from color preferences and personal quirks to deep explorations of motherhood, vulnerability, and mental health, the group offers raw personal anecdotes, blunt opinions, and plenty of signature self-deprecating humor.
A special segment revisits "Lana Del Rey marriage trends," the dynamics of being universally vs. geographically attracted to romantic partners, and a lively trick-or-treat commentary round sourced from their YouTube audience. Underneath the laughter and chaos, they deeply address recent personal tragedy, issues of boundaries, and what it means to support one another—making for an episode that zigzags between playful banter and poignant vulnerability.

Key Discussion Points

1. Color Preferences and Clothing Choices (00:13–04:14)

• The hosts and guests banter about personal color preferences and how it influences their wardrobes or moods.

  • Jenna admits she doesn’t wear black:

    "Because it doesn’t make me happy when I look down at it." (02:50 – Jenna)

  • Esther and Kalila recall dramatic childhood answers to the “favorite color” question, hinting at their attention-seeking pasts.

• Discussion transitions to clothing choices for auditions, self-expression, and how personal psychology is reflected in style.

2. Corsets, Waist Trainers & Body Image (04:33–05:58)

• Esther wonders aloud about the health effects of tight fajas and corsets post-pregnancy:

  • "I can’t imagine it being good for your pelvic floor to crunch everything immediately and push everything down." (05:23 – Esther)

• The group questions the origin and trendiness of waist trainers and the societal expectations on women’s bodies.

3. Food, Eating Habits & Disordered Patterns (06:07–07:45)

• Honest talk about breakfast routines, binging and restricting, and the emotional cycles around food:

  • "Binging always leads to restriction, and restriction always leads to binging, and it will never, ever stop." (07:06 – Jenna)

  • "There are no bad food." (07:43 – Kalila)

4. Family, Parental Critique & Generational Quirks (07:50–12:24)

• Kalila shares how her mom’s critical remarks hurt her confidence, leading to viral “spoon” TikToks and introspections.
• Stories about energetic vs. restful personalities in their families and differences in how each of their mothers handle relaxation and stillness.

5. Cleaning Styles & Personal Quirks (13:22–14:49)

• The group details their very different approaches to cleanliness and organization, with Jules noting:

  • "I think I just care more about what people see. But then, if it’s just my own space ... I don’t care." (14:24 – Jules)

• The contrast between public spaces and private “bedrotting” is explored hilariously.

6. Lana Del Rey, 'Universally Hot' vs. 'Geographically Hot' Partners (15:02–18:54)

• Esther claims to have "started the Lana Del Rey marriage trend," recounting how Lana married a Louisiana swamp guide:

  • "When you see a man out of his element, it is frightening." (16:23 – Kalila)

• The group discusses if attraction is ubiquitous or context-dependent.

7. Changing Family & Partner Dynamics (20:02–24:00)

• Stories about seeing their partners (or friends’ partners) in various settings, and how power dynamics or out-of-context behavior can shift attraction.
• Kalila shares a tense story of a financial misunderstanding between Dave and her father.

8. Generational Sexism, Microaggressions, and Old-School Takes (25:04–28:15)

• The group shares some eyebrow-raising, blatantly sexist quips from older male relatives.
• Jules recounts being condescended to when first arriving in America, despite academic excellence in the Philippines.

9. Parenting Boundaries & Control Issues (28:41–40:42)

• Discussion pivots to how much help to give teens or kids—and how hard it is to "wean" oneself from overparenting habits.
• Kalila reflects on being yelled at for “doing it wrong” as a child—and how that translates to adult incompetence in the kitchen.

10. Vulnerability, Mental Health, & Personal Loss (44:21–49:43)

• The episode turns serious as Kalila discusses a tragic family suicide:

  • "We had a major tragedy in my family ... my niece and nephew’s father passed away ... he lost his mental health battle." (45:00 – Kalila)

  • She describes struggling to be vulnerable on the podcast and feeling guilt over not recognizing a real suicide risk in someone who “threatened” it.
  • Group reflects on the limits of prevention, the pain of being left behind, and relates it to postpartum suffering and the darkness some medication adjustments brought on.

11. Audience Trick-or-Treat Segment (43:53–end)

• The group reads and reacts to both appreciative and snarky fan comments.
• Jenna receives playful jabs about her fashion/hair (“Lord Farquaad hair”), which she accepts with charm.
• Light back-and-forths about natural beauty vs. “glam” female podcasters:

  • "We’re not having someone do our makeup. We’re not really doing it up. We're doing natural day makeup." (62:40 – Jenna)

• Discussion about hexing public figures (and Zoe Kravitz for dating Harry Styles), hair transplants, and more quirky audience questions round out the show.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On ‘Geographically Hot’ Partners:

  “I once dated this guy...I took him out of his place of power... I lost all attraction almost immediately.”
  (16:06 – Esther)

• On Family Critique & Social Media:

  “My mom has ruined my confidence this week. She told me that I have a rash on my face, I need to see a dermatologist.”
  (07:50 – Kalila)

• On Tragic Loss:

  “This is the first time recording since a major tragedy happened... my niece and nephew’s father passed away... he lost his mental health battle.”
  (45:00 – Kalila)

• On Accepting Herself:

  “Anytime someone says I’m trash, I’ve been calling myself trash for like 20 years. I like it. I think it’s cute.”
  (44:41 – Jenna)

• On Boundaries and Oversharing Locations:

  “The way that Esther checks it and wonders and is mapping to me or asking, ‘Oh, I see you’re here. What do...’ No, you lost it.”
  (36:06 – Jenna)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Color & Wardrobe Talk: 00:13–04:14
• Corset & Body Image: 04:33–05:58
• Food & Binging Cycles: 06:07–07:45
• Family Critique & Cleaning Personality: 07:50–14:49
• Lana Del Rey Romance/Universally vs. Geographically Hot: 15:02–18:54
• Partner Dynamics & “Work Mode” vs. “Home Mode”: 20:02–24:00
• Generational Sexism: 25:04–28:15
• Parenting Boundaries: 28:41–40:42
• Kitchen/Chore Trauma: 30:08–32:43
• Mental Health, Tragedy & Vulnerability: 44:21–49:43
• Audience Trick-or-Treat, Fan Interactions, and Hair Talk: 43:53–end

Tone, Style & Takeaways

The episode stays loyal to Trash Tuesday’s blend of irreverence, dark humor, and heartfelt honesty. Much time is spent roasting each other's quirks and aesthetics, delivering vulnerable confessions, and picking apart societal norms and family dynamics. The group’s chemistry is evident as they dart between belly laughs and tearful admissions—showing that even in “trash,” there’s space for tenderness.

This installment will especially resonate with listeners who relate to messy family ties, complex romantic attractions, postpartum anxiety, and the ever-present struggle to both survive and laugh at the absurdities of womanhood today.

For those who missed the episode: Expect warmth, chaos, solidarity—and no shortage of hexes, hair talk, and honest tears, all served with a wink.