Trash Tuesday w/ Esther Povitsky & Khalyla Kuhn
Episode: Lea’h Sampson & Tia Jenna Go Wild
Date: December 9, 2025
Episode Overview
In this high-energy episode, Khalyla Kuhn and Esther Povitsky christen their new studio, joined by viral stand-up comic Lea’h Sampson and regular Jenna (Tia Jenna). The crew delivers on "slugginess" with unfiltered banter about LA culture, personal hygiene, dog discipline, flaky entertainment industry etiquette, pregnancy symptoms, and the wild world of internet comments. Expect candid stories, comedic rants about dating, social expectations, foot pics, and bodily functions, all wrapped in the irreverent and intimate "Trash Tuesday" vibe.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Big Announcements & Live Shows
- Khalyla, Jenna, and Esther excitedly announce their first live show in years, set for January 28th at The Comedy Store, LA (00:45).
- Jenna, heavily pregnant, jokes about attending so close to her due date.
- Khalyla calls it her first night out since becoming a mom.
"I'm sacrificing my motherhood duties to be there with you guys."— Khalyla [01:11]"Sluggies galore."— Esther [01:47]
2. Introducing Lea’h Sampson & Studio Banter
- The team welcomes Lea’h Sampson, noting her viral stand-up and peripatetic life between New York, Austin, and LA (04:02).
- Discussion quickly turns to representation, joking about Esther's fluctuating melanin and diversity in their cast.
- Lea’h shares her adventures with allergies and asthma, leading to a hilarious story about Jewish and Filipino "walking pharmacies":
"Within four seconds, I become like an old Jewish woman."— Lea’h [04:36]
3. Living Out of Suitcases & Dog Discipline
- Lea’h, ever on the move, lives out of a suitcase with “ho” clothes and birth control as the heaviest item, plus a crate for dog and wigs (07:04).
- They swap stories about dog behavior and discipline, contrasting black and white dogs, obedience, and pet parenting styles.
"She stayed outside for three days. Never did it again. Never did that again."— Lea’h, disciplining her pup [09:20]
4. LA Flakiness (“LA Yes”) & Industry Culture
- Jenna introduces the concept of the “LA Yes”—empty enthusiasm at meetings that leads nowhere (10:45).
- Lea’h laments the same flakiness in NYC:
"They just want to have a story to say. I interacted with this person."— Lea’h [14:05]
- Khalyla and Jenna discuss the shallow optimism and calculation in LA's entertainment industry:
"In LA, the industry, is just very flaky and very weird."— Khalyla [13:13]
5. Emotions, Parades & Effort
- Khalyla confesses to crying at a local parade post-baby, coining her own “frisson” (“frizz on”) but admits parades are also boring (14:31).
- Esther and others riff on what events genuinely get them emotional (e.g., dance recitals).
"I think I have it for, like, effort."— Khalyla [16:41]
6. Men Displaying Weakness & The “Ick”
- Spiraling from “leaky noses on dates” and juvenile men, they agree that women permit themselves more flaws—men get the “ick” for being sick or vulnerable (19:25):
"If I see even, like, a shine, like a suggestion of snot in a man's face, it's such an ick for me."— Khalyla [19:25]
- Lea’h recalls dates with men who ordered hot chocolate instead of booze—a statement on maturity.
7. Dating Stories & OnlyFans Aspirations
- Lea’h tells cringeworthy Tinder date tales in Austin and jokes about “men with nose issues who can’t fight in a war” (21:19).
- The group debates how much to charge for foot pics, where to draw boundaries, and why women are expected to monetize even “just existing”:
"If I'm sending you my body, it's not cheap. … $200 for a [foot pic]."— Esther [57:47]"If I was on OnlyFans showing my holes, I'd be [in] Beverly Hills right now."— Lea’h [62:22]
8. Internet Comments: Naughty & Nice Segment
- In the Naughty/Nice segment, the crew reads both flattering and savage comments, offering witty retorts and self-deprecating humor (33:17):
"Esther is pregnant and sick this episode, and she's never looked hotter. What the fuck is happening?"— Nice comment [34:12]"Bunch of smelly looking middle aged women talking like 12 year olds. America, period."— Naughty comment [43:40]
- Discussing perceptions of beauty, body changes, and what it means to be “pretty ugly”:
"You could be ugly and hot. It's okay."— Kalila [52:24]
9. Pregnancy, Periods, & Bodily Functions
- Multiple stories about pregnancy aversions, cycles, and knowing you’re pregnant (“I was barfing at the smell of fried chicken… bring back slavery, this is too much” — Lea’h [72:15])
- The hosts swap experiences with acid reflux, scent aversions, and partners’ cluelessness during pregnancy.
- Feminine hygiene, infections, and “parasites in Mexico” become a comedic yet earnest group therapy session.
"Don't be in standing sitting water for a long time."— Esther [81:28]"All to say, don't be in stagnant water for a long time."— Kalila [81:31]
- PSA: Don’t douche with soap; use water only—per mythical “old Jewish gyno” [80:24].
10. Reality TV Aspirations & Social Commentary
- Dreaming of reality show stardom:
- Esther wants to join The Bachelor as a married woman;
- Lea’h wants to be a villain bombshell on Love Island.
"You're gay, you're gay, you're actually gay. I suck. But you're still gay."— Lea’h, on her strategy [64:23]
- Mocking gym bro and diet culture, food rituals, and cooperation (or lack thereof) with the male species.
- Commentary on white male depression, social privilege, and the reality that “option paralysis” creates new types of unhappiness.
Memorable Quotes & Moments (w/ Timestamps)
"These women are so sloppy. No bras nor makeup. A hole in the crotch of Kalila's pants. I kind of like it, though..."— Anonymous comment, later embraced by Kalila as empowerment [00:08 / 48:33]"Within four seconds, I become like an old Jewish woman."— Lea’h Sampson [04:36]"She stayed outside for three days. Never did it again. Never did that again."— Lea’h recounting dog discipline [09:20]"In LA, the industry is just very flaky and very weird."— Khalyla [13:13]"I have frisson for parades...I just burst out in tears."— Khalyla [14:31]"If I see even, like, a shine, like a suggestion of snot in a man's face, it's such an ick for me."— Khalyla [19:25]"As a man, it's rude to order hot chocolate."— Jenna [23:13]"Women, our job is to exist. I get the most attention when I'm literally just existing."— Lea’h [61:36]"If I was on OnlyFans showing my holes, I'd be in Beverly Hills right now."— Lea’h [62:22]"You could be ugly and hot. It's okay."— Kalila [52:24]"Don't be in standing sitting water for a long time."— Esther [81:28]"I can't do white dick, and I think white guys really hate me in these last couple years."— Kalila [40:06]"You're gay, you're gay, you're actually gay."— Lea’h, on wanting to be a Love Island bombshell [64:23]
Segment Timestamps
- 00:00–04:02 — Announcements, live show details, new studio, guest introduction
- 04:17–07:39 — Lea’h’s travel, asthma/allegies, diversity jokes, suitcase packing
- 07:40–10:37 — Dog discipline, dog vs. couch philosophy, pet anecdotes
- 10:38–14:05 — “LA Yes” industry, flakiness, New York vs. LA
- 14:06–17:03 — Parades & public events, emotional responses, “frisson”
- 17:04–22:09 — The Ick, male sickness, dating stories, leaky noses, “virgin on Tinder”
- 22:10–30:00 — More dating tales, OnlyFans, expectations, product sponsorships, Cash App banter
- 33:17–47:03 — Naughty/Nice Segment: audience comments, self-image, and humor
- 47:04–62:33 — Foot stuff, OnlyFans, monetizing existence, pricing body parts, yoga for cash
- 62:34–71:28 — Reality TV aspirations, The Bachelor/Love Island, pregnancy and food aversions, Gym bro trauma
- 71:29–83:40 — Bodily aversions, pregnancy cues, vaginal health, parasites, hygiene wisdom, wrap-up
Tone & Atmosphere
Casual, explicitly honest, body-positive, self-deprecating, sharp, and sisterly. Humor is grounded in personal experience, sometimes outrageous, always relatable for listeners who crave unfiltered, real talk.
For Listeners
Whether you missed the episode or couldn’t catch every theme, this one is a quintessential "Trash Tuesday": a whirlwind of hot takes, relatable (and sometimes gross) honesty, internet-fueled commentary, and heart. The guests and regulars pull no punches about their own bodies, careers, and the odd stuff life throws their way, showing that empowerment can begin with laughing about a hole in your pants or an off-brand foot pic.
