Trash N Talk Podcast

Trash N Talk Podcast

This podcast features retired New York City Department of Sanitation workers Wayne Owen and Kurt Goetz sharing their two decades of experiences on the job. Through personal stories, they aim to inform and inspire the next generation of blue-collar workers about lesser-known, well-paying career paths.

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Guests

Notable Guests

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Brandon Sanchez 1x

Recent Episodes

Rapid Fire With Brandon Sanchez! #mta #nycsubways #trashntalk #bluecollar #rapidfire

Sep 6, 2026 · 0:02:59

✨ Brandon Sanchez joins Trash n Talk for rapid-fire questions.

Brandon Sanchez

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“ASSUME THE TRAIN OPERATOR HAS A HEART ATTACK” — MTA Supervisor Explains Flagging #trashntalk #mta

Sep 3, 2026 · 0:02:56

✨ MTA Supervisor Brandon explains the critical safety role of flagging.

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🔧 THE ONE THING THIRD RAIL WORKERS CAN’T WORK WITHOUT ⚡️ #trashntalk #mta #nycsubway #tools #rail

Sep 3, 2026 · 0:02:27

✨ Essential tools for NYC subway third-rail workers are insulated.

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“His #1 Job? Making Sure Every Man Goes Home Safe” #trashntalk #mta #safety #nycsubway #trackwork

Sep 2, 2026 · 0:02:38

✨ Brandon's primary responsibility as a supervisor is crew safety.

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Why Brandon Became an MTA Supervisor 💰… He Regrets the Stress 😂 #trashntalk #mta #nycsubway

Aug 31, 2026 · 0:02:42

✨ Brandon became a supervisor to maximize his pension under Tier 6.

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NYC Subway Rats Don’t Scare Him… But THESE Do! 😳🪳 #trashntalk #mta #nycsubway #rats #bluecollar

Aug 31, 2026 · 0:02:49

✨ Brandon is unfazed by subway rats, raccoons, or possums.

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The REAL NYC Money Train Is Still Sitting in Coney Island! 🚇💰 #trashntalk #bluecollar #mta #subway

Aug 29, 2026 · 0:02:19

✨ Legendary NYC Subway money trains are stored in Coney Island.

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What Happens When Someone Falls on NYC Subway Tracks? #trashntalk #mta #nycsubway #safety #trains

Aug 28, 2026 · 0:02:21

✨ Protocol for falls on tracks involves immediate power shutoff.

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Third Rail Explosion in an Underwater Subway Tunnel #trashntalk #mta #nycsubway #thirdrail #danger

Aug 27, 2026 · 0:02:10

✨ A terrifying third-rail explosion occurred in an underwater tunnel.

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Can an 18-Year-Old With No Experience Handle MTA Track Work? 👷‍♂️ #trashntalk #mta #nycsubway #nyc

Aug 27, 2026 · 0:02:16

✨ An 18-year-old with no experience can handle track work if willing to learn.

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