Talkin With Tasha

It's a special Halloween episode of Talkin With Tasha + Trey LOSTCAST! All treat, no tricks. Well, the island has some tricks, but we are a treat. 🎃👻 This time we are back on the island for Season 1, Episode 19: "Deus Ex Machina." Locke's past gets a whole lot more complicated as we meet his mysterious parents and learn more about his past. Meanwhile, Locke and Boone follow a mysterious vision into the jungle to find a questionable little plane that brings some big questions. Talkin With Tasha is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://talkinwithtasha.com/

This week on Talkin With Tasha + Trey LOSTCAST, we’re recapping “Numbers" from Season 1, Episode 18. Hurley wins the lottery, but the numbers seem more like a curse than a blessing. Is Hurley bad luck? We learn a little more about Rousseau’s mysterious transmission and we're slowly but surely, getting back to the hatch. Plus, as always, we take a few tangents along the way to discuss cruises, Survivor, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas! 😂 Talkin With Tasha is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://talkinwithtasha.com/

In this episode, Trey and I cover a little bit of everything! I can't stop talking about Project Hail Mary (spoilers included!). We also debate the current season of Project Runway (spoilers also included). And hear all about how I'm falling apart and going to physical therapy. Then it's back to the island for a recap of Lost Season 1, Episode 17, "...In Translation." We discuss Jin and Sun's emotional backstory, unpack the cracks forming in their marriage, react to the mysterious burning of the raft, and share our thoughts on one of the series' most heartfelt episodes (with more spoilers). Enjoy! Talkin With Tasha is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://talkinwithtasha.com/

In this special Pride Month episode, author and former librarian Kathy Anderson joins Talkin' With Tasha to discuss her new short story collection, Vamoose. We talk about queer representation, the importance of public libraries, writing characters who feel real, and why stories about older women deserve the spotlight. Plus, Kathy shares her advice for aspiring writers, her favorite books, and why humor is essential to getting through life's toughest moments. Connect with Kathy: 📚 Vamoose is available wherever books are sold. Or to buy from the publisher click here 🌐 KathyAndersonWriter.com 📱 Follow Kathy on Instagram Talkin With Tasha is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://talkinwithtasha.com/

On this episode of Talkin with Tasha + Trey: LostCast, Trey and I dive into Season 1, Episode 16 of Lost, “Outlaws.” We unpack Sawyer’s heartbreaking backstory and his beef with a mysterious boar. Along the way, we also discuss fate, guilt, and redemption. As always, the conversation also wanders into plenty of side quests, including AI, Eurovision, 90s music, tornaders, and the songs that still get millennials emotional decades later. Warning: this episode is very lightly edited so if some stuff seems weird that's probably because I was too lazy to take it out. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Talkin With Tasha is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://talkinwithtasha.com/

In this episode of Talkin With Tasha, I chat with fantasy author Gabrielle Wanek about the inspiration behind her debut novel, Songs of Ash and Dawn. From mythology and video games to paranormal small-town stories, Gabrielle shares how she built her fantasy world and created her characters. She turned a passion project into the start of a 10-book series. We also talk audiobooks, fan fiction, strong female leads, and why fantasy is for everyone, even if you think it’s not. Talkin With Tasha is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://talkinwithtasha.com/

In this episode of Talkin With Tasha: LOSTCAST, Trey and I recap Lost Season 1, Episode 15, “Homecoming.” From Claire’s mysterious return and memory loss to Charlie’s emotional spiral and shocking final decision, we break down all the chaos on the island. Along the way, we also dive into what we've been watching lately, early-2000s throwbacks, and other witty banter. Enjoy! Talkin With Tasha is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://talkinwithtasha.com/

In this episode of Talkin with Tasha + Trey LOSTCAST, we break down Lost Season 1, Episode 14, “Special,” unpacking complicated family dynamics, emotional backstory, and all the island drama. You might even get a quick vocabulary lesson. But of course, we sprinkle in a little internet chaos, a little pop culture, and a lot of opinions. We talk “Bro Cruise” and Manosphere, and you know I still sneak in some Heated Rivalry chat! Talkin With Tasha is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://talkinwithtasha.com/

In this episode of Talkin With Tasha, I chat with comedy writer and Gold Comedy founder Lynn Harris about her journey from journalism to stand-up to building a platform that helps women and nonbinary creators succeed in comedy. We talk about the power of humor to spark change, the importance of community in creative work and how Lynn is helping reshape the comedy space. Plus, we get into plenty of pop culture stuff. From The Real World to drag queens, and even her unexpected stint as a Tonya Harding lookalike in the ‘90s. Talkin With Tasha is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://talkinwithtasha.com/

In this episode of Talkin With Tasha, it's a celebration of some badass women in honor of Women’s History Month. Local Lou tells me about some fascinating, and often overlooked, women who helped shape Sioux Falls. From Louisa Gale’s 1875 reading room that sparked the city’s library system to trailblazers like Winona Lyon and Louisa Mitchell. This episode explores the women behind some of Sioux Falls’ most important institutions. Along the way, we chat about book clubs, libraries, history repeating itself, and why women’s stories deserve more than just a footnote. Oh, and, of course, Heated Rivalry. Enjoy! Talkin With Tasha is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://talkinwithtasha.com/