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CANADIAN BAIT & SWITCH
The power came back on an hour before the show and the crew rallied to pull together ill prepared. It didn't hurt that we had one of our favorite friends on the show for the fourth time. When you make real connections in this line of work they're real, regardless of race, creed, identity, it doesn't matter. We all share the same affliction of addiction. We meet on this level playing field and share openly without fear of censorship or rebuke. This is how we heal. We share our feelings, we get them out there and take part in giving the same support we're getting out of opening up.
CHECKING IN
The power came back on an hour before the show and the crew rallied to pull together ill prepared. It didn't hurt that we had one of our favorite friends on the show for the fourth time. When you make real connections in this line of work they're real, regardless of race, creed, identity, it doesn't matter. We all share the same affliction of addiction. We meet on this level playing field and share openly without fear of censorship or rebuke. This is how we heal. We share our feelings, we get them out there and take part in giving the same support we're getting out of opening up.
WHERE THERE'S A WILL
No Will tonight but boys found a way, somehow. We went back to the basics a bit tonight as we looked at different treatment/programs available to someone who wants to join our way of life. Why do we need all this? There is a mental health crisis all over the world. Addiction is referred to as "Substance Use Disorder". Addiction is terminal for many. Finding likeminded people isn't as hard as we think and when we do have more in you're life, we'll likely be more grateful for what we have through spirituality and faith.
KNOW WHEN TO HOLD THEM
Our friend Brad Manhands joined us as we looked at gambling from every possible angle. It's tricky. It's "legal", it's time honored and the house always wins. Lying, cheating, stealing all to cover bets. There aren't many successful gambling stories and they pale in comparison to the overwhelming amount of unsuccessful gambling stories. We dissected the physiological responses to gambling addiction in an attempt to better know how to safeguard our sobriety. As addicts, our default was gambling every time we used, especially today. So if you've been narcan'd 4 times, you might want to try something where less risk is involved. Problem is, we're desensitized to the idea of gambling if you're lucky enough to survive active addiction.
COLIN M.'s push for sobriety
The team was back together for a full episode of fresh original content. We welcomed Colin M. into the fray tonight. We were honored to share in his early recovery and hear how he's overcoming real life, difficult situations. These things ran us back to the bottle or pill or needle and now, what a surprise, things are easier when you're not sabotaging your life. Our very own Jim Leibel celebrated 1,500 days of continuous sobriety tonight live on the program. Jim is a big part of our organization and is committed to helping the newcomer in whatever way is necessary. A true ambassador for recovery. Will's just... Will. We love him too. Thanks for your support and thank you Colin for your impactful appearance.
DEPRESSED OF DEPRESSION
Welcome to 2026. It's much like 2025 and we're still in recovery. We were shorthanded a province but Will & Tim managed to fumble one across the finish line like the veterans they are. The boys talked about life experiences and recovery tools. Relapse prevention was the show's theme but in retrospect, relapse prevention is something we live day in and day out. We set measures in place as accountability to ourselves and for our recovery. Never put your keys to your happiness in someone else's pocket.
HAPPY NEW YEAR?
The guys stumbled and fumbled their way into the New Year's Eve End Zone in true stroke of luck, perseverance, motivation... and a touch of class. Spoiler alert: the texting shorthand vernacular for bc is not British Columbia. It was a good show, the team were in rare form after and very long, and very trying bit of peak season podcast. Talkin' Trash runs twice a week. It's a podcast at its baseline, but we're producing crazy stuff.
Jim Leibel • Host/Community Relations
Jim Leibel hails from the great white north in Regina, Saskatchewan. Jim's 4 years clean & sober. A recovery advocate & an all around stand up guy, Jim eagerly gives back the gift of recovery that's been freely given to him. He'll tell you, he does this to protect his own sobriety because like everyone on the show, he believes you can only keep what you have by giving it away. Jim's battle with alcohol went hand in hand throughout his life. He ran fitness classes with vodka in his water bottle. The "Big Shot" alcoholic. His family sought out treatment a few years ago and Jim caught fire while working the A.A. program and living the promises. Jim's 62 years old and is the father to 2 beautiful daughters. Jim handles all the communication for the show and is a cherished ambassador and lifelong friend of Talkin' Trash. He schedules regular guests & formats the shows with class. We cater to a wide range of audiences and Jim championing the show's expanse with his knowledge and experience is crucial to getting the Trash message out there.
Timothy Snyder • Producer/Host
Short in stature, big in heart. Tim is the founder & host of the podcast. He's been in & around the recovery scene his entire life. The production & promotion of the Talkin' Trash brand is all him. Tim is in the midst of a journey he feels compelled to share. He's been clean for 2.5 years from opiates, benzos, cocaine & alcohol. He'll be the first one to tell you that he couldn't do it without the support of his fellow hosts in recovery. Tim finally tied the mental health aspect to his addiction and found relief after a number of close calls. He's got injuries from a car accident in 2021 where he suffered a broken neck, 6 ribs, collar bone, scapula and pretty much broke everything on his left side. He also suffered a stroke in the crash and has had chronic problems from that. The last 5 years have been insane for Tim and his camp which is exactly why he feels compelled to report from the other side. Even the worst, most complicated cases can find relief by seeking out education on what recovery plan works for you.
William Douglas • Host
Willy D. Will's the longest tenured show member aside from Tim. He's got 2 years clean & sober. Like Tim, Will hails from the peach state & has had enough of enduring the pain incurred by living a life of addiction. Will is 43 years old, a proud uncle & an honest, trustworthy son. Will is self-employed and donates his time to the cause in the hopes to save people from enduring the pain & heartache that goes hand in hand with a lifestyle of addiction. His D.O.C. was Methamphetamines and GHB. The ramifications were taking its toll on both his physical & mental well being. As he began to suffer legal consequences, he finally gave in to a life of peace & sobriety. Like the entire panel, he's taken his own path of sobriety. Our cast is a united front that there's wrong way to recover but there is a right way to live.
Brad Mansfield • Pinch Hitter
Brad is on fire for life and loves to goof around. But when it comes to addiction and recovery, Brad's all business. He swears a lot too. Brad and 555 of his closest friends hail from Wawota, Saskatchewan in the great white north. “Wawota” comes from the Dakota language meaning “much snow.” Checks out. Brad's going to cover shows as needed for the foreseeable future. We're grateful to have found yet another family member in Bradley. Married for over 2 decades & a proud sober-father of 3, Brad's holding onto 3 years of continuous sobriety. His experience and insight are invaluable to the program and what he advertises is attractive to the addict in active addiction and early recovery. The vulnerability he shares through honest and open communication is crucial not only for him, but for those who identify with his brand in recovery. When Brad speaks, you listen & start taking mental notes & try to absorb some of his energy. He can flip the script & chop it up too and we look forward to getting to know him, one day at a time.
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