This week's episode is a like a punch in the face, tbh. We are talking Hockey! Join DJ LIL and myself, Toddy, as we dive into our secondhand haul to commemorate DJ Lil's favorite sport. The ALF Deity is back up for grabs for this week's trivia trophy.Games / Show Topics : Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Joe Louis Arena, Florida Panthers, cute hockey playersFollow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

Thank you for joining us for yet another episode of this very show. This episode we bring in some literal heavy items, maybe the heaviest in shows history. We have rugs. I am joined by Rachel Stratton our Clown Keeper, Haircare Guru and the current holder of the two THRIFTY Deities.Games / Show Topics : JC Penney's, Sparkles the Firework, Invasive Fish Species, Tattoo RemovalFollow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

The general consensus from the worms and roaches of this show's fanbase liked that WE liked talking about gifts we have received (from each other). This week we shuffle out a few more secondhand gifted items to showcase to you to today. Join DJ LIL and me (Toddy) as we once again open our homes and hearts, kind of.Games / Show Topics : Xena Warrior Princess, Mickey Mouse Rap Squad, BOOBLESS Calculators, Puma, Ferrari, Brands, 40s/50s Scarves/Bandanas + more!Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

This week DJ Lil joins me (Toddy) as we celebrate our secondhand finds that were GIFTED to us. We accidentally choose items we gifted each other, which is kind of nice!Games / Show Topics : Werewolves , Cardinals, Reindeer, The Hallmark Store, 9/11 (surely) + moreFollow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

Hello roaches and worms. This year's Holiday/Christmas season has been quite hectic. We are throwing it back to an episode that may have fallen on the cutting room floor for more than a few of you. In 2019 we did a White Elephant Gift Exchange with secondhand / found items. There was about 8 or 9 of us gathered around 3 microphones. Most of us scream at points to make sure our jokes get over!To you and yours, happy holidays from THRIFTY. The only podcast with two different types of bug/insect imagery, making SEO Search that much harder.

On this week's show Rachel Stratton, our haircare guru is back to play around and be goofy. We take a look at our most delicate of thrifted items, GLASSES.Games / Show Topics : Soda, Amusement Parks, Clowns, Ruby (gem kind), Smooch SeasonsFollow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

This week we again take a look at some vintage pins. This week we will be sure NOT to prick our fingers because The Pin Man is here. Eric Frankenburg of FrankenPins is here with a few from his collection that are easily the coolest pins so far. Check out their stuff at @frankenpins on Instagram.Games / Show Topics : Pro Wrestling, 90s Bummer Rock, Dwight Eisenhower, Prince + more.Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

This week's episode we take a look at some vintage pins. I hope we don't prick our fingers by accident! DJ Lil joins Toddy (me) as we dive into our thrift haul. We play some practice trivia to collect some points, so when a THRIFTY Deity is on the line we will be sure to win it.Games / Show Topics : Pitt Panther, Penn State Nittany Lions, Steve Bartman, Paul McCartneyFollow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

This will wrap up our series in R.L. Stine's Goosebumps : Reader Beware You Choose The Scare books. This Scary Season I'm inviting some of THRIFTY's most frequent co hosts back onto the show. Rachel Stratton, DJ Lil and myself return to send this baby out right.This week :#20 Toy Terror : Batteries Included#25 Shop Til' You Drop...Dead!Listen in as we are secretly recorded by adults while in the Toy Factory. Plus, an exclusive look into Dr. Eeek, presumably the chimpanzee that took DJ Lil's voice!

This Scary Season I'm inviting some of THRIFTY's most frequent co hosts back onto the show. We are reading R.L. Stine's Goosebumps : Choose Your Own Scare! Adventure Books.This week :#3 Trapped in Bat Wing Hall#22 The Twisted Tale of Tiki IslandGoing completely against the whole description, this week on the show is Mike Myzak!I've been meaning to get Mike on this pod for awhile and I admittedly I get my wish.___Mike rocks out to straight up metal music with URNS.(urnspgh.bandcamp.com/album/urns)Mike hangs out on Twitch.(twitch.tv/mikemyzakntc)His latest project The Local News PGH showcases the seedy underbelly of Pittsburgh, as a place.(youtube.com/c/TheLocalNewsPGH)

This Scary Season I'm inviting some of THRIFTY's most frequent co hosts back onto the show. We are reading R.L. Stine's Goosebumps : Choose Your Own Scare! Adventure Books.This week :#23 Zapped In Space#1 Escape from the Carnival of HorrorsRachel Stratton rejoins the frey, holding both THRIFTY Deities in the Alf Puppet and Troll. In our adventures today we meet a group of outer space ROACHES! That's right, you are in this episode.

This Scary Season I'm inviting some of THRIFTY's most frequent co hosts back onto the show. We are reading R.L. Stine's Goosebumps : Choose Your Own Scare! Adventure Books.This week :#15 Please Don't Feed The Vampire#16 Secret Agent Grandma#2 Tick, Tock You're Dead!DJ Lil, the always scheming squirrel and our resident Clown Keeper Rachel Stratton join me on this adventure.As always, the ALF Deity is on the line. Whoever has the best story walks away with our favorite space alien who eats cats.

This Scary Season I'm inviting some of THRIFTY's most frequent co hosts back onto the show. We are reading R.L. Stine's Goosebumps : Choose Your Own Scare! Adventure Books.This week :Special Edition #2 Return to Terror Tower#18 Attack of the Beastly BabysitterLucas Sloppy of Fake Ritual joins this adventure as well do some time traveling to medieval times right before I take us to the Fun Zone, which proved to be not so fun if you are a human being.As always, the ALF Deity is on the line. Whoever has the best story walks away with our favorite space alien who eats cats.

Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.Growl, Bark, Meow, Woof. These are all sounds animals. This week on the show DJ LIL and Toddy (me) showcase secondhand finds that are animal adjacent.Games / Show Topics : Tube TVs, Plush, Mugs, Seagulls in particular, Mickey MouseWho will walk out of today's show with the Alf THRIFTY Deity?Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.I hope your early 2000s musical tastes were flooded with screeching and wailing and straight up headbanging. Mine were! Join DJ Lil and myself to take a look at some band merchandise -and this really really buttony vest.Games / Show Topics : Screamo, Noise, Fear Before the March of Flames, The Blood Brothers, Courage the Cowardly DogWho will walk out of today's show with the Alf THRIFTY Deity?Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.A product's brand holds more weight than the product itself. This week we take a look at secondhand items that stand out due to Brand Identity.  Lucas Sloppy (Fake Ritual) still holds the troll deity, so he is back. Rachel Stratton, our clown keeper is here for a hoot and goof off!Games / Show Topics : Pizza Hut, Mickey Mouse, Rollercoasters, Fast Fashion, French FriesWho will walk out of today's show with the NEW Troll THRIFTY Deity? Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.This week's episode we are once again heating up the bubbly cauldron because it's time that we choose our own adventures once again.The current holder of the TROLL DEITY, Lucas Sloppy, returns to defend the deity in a battle of who can create the spookiest tale.We read R.L. Stine's Give Yourself Goosebumps : #22 Return to the Carnival of Horrors -- and -- Special Edition #2 Return to Terror Tower.Join in on the fun over at @thriftypodcast on instagram, a very well known phone application.Games / Show Topics : Amusement Parks, Roller Coasters, Dinosaurs, Time Warps, Robots, ExecutionersSpecial thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

THRIFTY has had the opportunity to be a Top 10 Finalist in this year's Pittsburgh City Paper Best Podcast of 2022 category. How awesome!Listen in on how to vote or follow these steps :Go tobit.ly/thrifty2022-or-pghcitypaper.comClick Best of 2022Click People and PlacedFind Best Podcast CategoryVOTE THRIFTY

Secondhand Shopping for Worm People.This week's episode we shift our focus to Hats of all kind. We have X-Files Snapbacks. We have Judas Priest hats that only took a WISH to get. We even have a hat we call the Water Undertaker. Join Toddy, DJ Lil and Lucas Sloppy of Fake Ritual as they file through some secondhand hats.Who will walk out of today's show with the NEW Troll THRIFTY Deity? Follow our show on @thriftypodcast on Instagram.Games / Show Topics : Marvin the Martian, Space, Occult, New Zealand, Rock Music and more.Special thanks to : BLUFFS for "Alternate Reality", the theme to our show for many reasons. (https://steveberes.bandcamp.com)Instagram : @thriftypodcastSubscribe on iTunes : THRIFTY

This year we celebrate five years since this show was created. A lot changes in five whole human years in someone's life.I put together some little baby ass clips of our live shows we did in the 2018-2019 era. I was really putting in the hours with this show at that time because it was the only thing I sort of had. ( I barely have more now :) ). Seemingly every couple months there would be a gig somewhere. I was very anxious to do them and ever more anxious to listen to some clips back.Thank you everyone who has supported this show in those five years.