The Trash Tuesday podcast features co-hosts Annie Lederman, Esther Povitsky, and Khalyla Kuhn. The show describes itself as comedy, drama, and “everything you want it to be and more.” Here, NetInfluencer explores the details of Trash Tuesday, including its history, format, and reach.

The Creators Behind the Trash Tuesday Podcast

Esther Povitsky, Annie Lederman, and Khalyla Kuhn started the Trash Tuesday podcast in early 2021 and release new episodes of the show every week. Esther is an American actress, known for appearances on the TV shows Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Brooklyn 99, and Parks and Recreation. She also appeared on the show Last Comic Standing and hosted her own special on Comedy Central in 2020 titled Hot for My Name. 

In addition to performing stand-up comedy, Annie Lederman starred in the MTV show Girl Code and has been featured on Chelsea Handler’s Chelsea Lately. Annie also wrote for the shows Impractical Jokers and Who Is America. Khalya Kuhn is a social media influencer and TV personality. She gained notoriety for co-hosting the popular podcast TigerBelly with her comedian husband, Bobby Lee. 

Trash Tuesday has recorded over 100 episodes to date. Fans love the show for the trio’s ability to keep them laughing while also being insightful. Featured guests include Andrew Schulz, Akaash Singh, Whitney Cummings, and Lisa Lampanelli.

Themes and Topics Covered

Trash Tuesday frequently features other popular podcasters and comedians. Each episode is a casual interview “about anything and everything under the sun.” The episodes also often come with a deeper meaning, with the hosts sharing stories from their past experiences. The show covers a broad range of topics, including sex, relationships, mental health, and technology. Here are three summaries of recent episodes:

Eileen Kelly Is Our Unlicensed Therapist

Eileen Kelly is a sex educator and social media personality who stepped away from her career to address her mental health struggles. She was admitted into one of the most infamous mental hospitals in the United States, where she stayed for five months. Eileen now hosts her own podcast called Going Mental where she aims to destigmatize mental health journeys. In this episode, the Trash Tuesday co-hosts discuss psychology, how to find the right therapist, and the dangers of diagnosing yourself based on social media posts. Other topics include hooking up with younger guys, practicing boundaries, and having an emotional disconnect from your parents.

Number One Sports Podcast in the Country with Hannah Berner

Hannah Berner hosts the podcasts Giggly Squad and Berning in Hell. She was a cohost on Bravo’s Chat Room and a member of Bravo’s Summer House for three seasons, and has over 2.8 million followers across her social media platforms. Hannah currently performs standup in NYC and at clubs and theaters around the country. Here, Esther, Annie, and Khalya discuss former athlete identity crises, ego death, and what to do when the universe sends you a message. They also cover Hannah’s unconventional wedding, saying “no” and feeling OK about it, and not giving up when you get old.

Andrew Santino Was a Teenage Dirtbag

Andrew Santino is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. He’s appeared in several TV series and films, including Sin City Saints, The Disaster Artist, and Dave. Andrew also played a recurring character in the TV show This Is Us. Additionally, he produces and hosts the Whiskey Ginger podcast and co-hosts the Bad Friends podcast with Bobby Lee. In this episode, the girls talk about Andrew’s strict upbringing and fighting with our parents as adults. The crew also dives into being broke in Los Angeles, finding the right moves in the bedroom, and fear of cockroaches and spiders.

Reach of Trash Tuesday

Trash Tuesday has 149,000 subscribers on YouTube. The show also has 63,000 followers on its official Instagram account and 13,000 followers on TikTok. On YouTube, where view statistics are readily available it appears that the average podcast receives between 100,000 views and 300,000 views per episode.

As of March 2023, Trash Tuesday was ranked as #245 out of all US podcasts under the Comedy category on Apple Music. Based on this analysis we estimated that Trash Tuesday receives 100k – 125k listens each time an episode goes out across Apple, Google, Youtube and Spotify podcast networks.

The Format of the Podcast

Each episode of Trash Tuesday is roughly one and a half hours long. New episodes are released every Tuesday, hence the show’s name. The show’s format is a casual interview style and no topic is off limits.

On Trash Tuesday, the three co-hosts are often joined by fellow podcasters and comedians. The ladies also do shows on their own where they discuss their dating experiences, mental health struggles, and careers. 

Reception and Impact

Trash Tuesday currently has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts. Fans praise the show for being real about mental health issues and the hosts’ unique way of mixing vulnerability with humor. Since the podcast started its YouTube channel in January 2021, videos received a total of over 22 million views.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a comedic podcast that covers dating, mental health, and more, check out Trash Tuesday. You can listen to the podcast on most of the major podcasting platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Podtail, and Spotify. All episodes are also uploaded to the show’s YouTube channel.