Mark Trombley - For getting the show kick-started again, and then giving us his blessing to continue after his retirement.

 

Bill Simmon - The guy at VCAM Studios who helped us get things done when the show returned!  We couldn't have gotten this far without you!

 

Seth Mobley - He became our go-to-guy when Bill switched shifts. He helped us with ideas, and he created the new graphics!  Then he moved on to a bigger role at VCAM.

 

Matt Goudey - Took over for Seth at VCAM and helped us make sure the show went down smooth.  He really got involved with camera angles and really showed his care for the show every week.  He worked with us to create a new show opening and closing to make us look professional.  Near the end of January '08 Matt moved to days at VCAM leaving a hole in our hearts, but inspiring the show to be all it can be!

 

Jeff Botas - Sight unseen Jeff joined our crew backstage to learn more about the inner workings of VCAM.  He has took over virtually everything out back including switching the cameras, answering phones, and playing show outros and intros.  Also Jeff was the driving force behind Talking Trash's debut on UStream.tv so our show could be LIVE all around the world!

 

Tina "Vin" Kamanu - Worked as a camera person, producer, and was always around to lend a hand during the show.

Becky Gollin - She became our VCAM Specialist towards the end of Jan. '08 when Matt moved to days.  She gets us on the air, and even produces if necessary. 

Aaron Stata - For introducing Mark and I and thus getting this ball rolling.   Also being the go to host during Mark's summer hiatus.

 

Howie Mansfield - The original call screener!  Also a part-time co-host.  "God" Speed in Buffalo good sir!

 

Bernie Piche - For screening calls, Co-Hosting often in a pinch, running the camera, keeping the peace, and spawning a host.  Aside from Jason Piche he was in on the most episodes of the show in some fashion.

 

Rachael Horne - For scanning some pictures we've used as backgrounds, and answering calls for a couple of shows.

 

Krista Balough - For giving us some UVM Hockey T-Shirts to give away.

 

Bruce Bosley - For setting up the Coach Lonergan interview.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Justin St. Louis - ACT (American Canadian Tour) Director of Communications

 

Talking Trash returned after a ten year absence on Jan 4th, 2006.  With something familiar (Original host Mark Trombley) and something new (Virgin host Jason Piche).  Here's how this all came about. 

 

Mark was a Kraft Foods vendor.  He supplied local stores with all the products they need from Kraft, Nabisco, and their many other fine labels.  While filling the local Wal-Mart he and Jason became acquainted in early September of '05.  Mark showed Jason his DVD of "The Best of Talking Trash" the Cable Access show he did from '92-'95.  After seeing this Jason became excited to try such a venture.  Mark and he discussed the return of Talking Trash and Jan 4th. 2006 was its maiden voyage.

 

For show #3 Mark brought in old show friend, Howie Mansfield, to answer phones and keep order in the booth.  Aside from those duties and acting as "god" over the loudspeaker, Howie also co-hosted when Mark had other places to be.

 

Shortly before show #11 Mark declared that his fatherly duties had to come first and he walked away until the summer was over.  That same day Howie announced he would be moving to Buffalo.  This left the show with a co-hosting, and phone call answering/voice of god issue.  That brought on the Great Co-Host Search!

 

My Dad, Bernie "Pops" Piche, became the new call screener/camera switcher out back.  He also chimes in from out back and makes occasional co-hosting spots. 

 

I brought in a bunch of different guest Co-Hosts with Aaron Stata emerging as the regular.  He was slated to join Mark and I upon Mark's return in the Fall.  However Mark again decided his family came first, and his time was limited.  Thus he retired from Talking Trash.  Aaron fit the bill until he found new work.. leaving another regular co-host up in the air.

 

Added to the mix in November '06 was Kyle Goyet.  I've known Kyle for awhile because of my frendship with his brother, Josh.  Kyle shares a passion for sports, and making outrageous claims, so he fits in on the show very well.  Also having another regular co-host means more effort can be put into making Talking Trash one of the best shows on Channel 15 (Even though we're already pretty sure that it is!).

 

At the end of May '07 (Show #66) a bunch of new stuff went down with the show.  Along with Matt Goudey, I produced a commercial for the show to air on the VCAM channel.  Also the new graphics for the show designed again by Matt and I debuted including a new entry for the show!  "Pops" is pretty much a full-blown producer out back now thanks to Matt and he does a great job switching cameras and getting the show on and off the air.  Then Kyle's brother, Josh Goyet, decided to become a regular part of the show making us a three man team.  As if that all weren't enough the show made it's debut on YouTube so now everyone in the world can enjoy Talking Trash!

 

In late September of 2007 Jeff Botas, who is now a fixture out back running the show, set us up with UStream.tv.  Via this site our show now airs LIVE all around the world!  Jeff has taken over all the duties out back and that has allowed my Dad to move into the studio where he runs the camera and adds his voice to the show.

 

In October through November '07 our show really started to blow up.  Along with Vin who joined our staff as a camera person we also had excellent continued efforts by Matt and Jeff.  Their efforts include; LIVE shows online, archives at Blip.TV, podcasts at iTunes, generally putting the show on the air.  However, the most unique addition was the sound board which allows for good comedy and overall fun.  Just a matter of time before this show gets picked up for network TV right?  Ha ha.. yeah right.

In late March Pich' announced his move to Milwaukee for the end of May.  That meant the show would be no more.  In the beginning of May Pich's plan changed, but ending the show still was part of the plan.  The final episode aired May 14th, 2008 and was an hour long.  Co-Hosting the finale were Pich', Kyle Goyet, Bernie Piche, and Justin St. Louis.  Behind the scenes Jeff Botas, Vin, and Becky Gollin were key to making the show get on the air in a stellar fashion.  Bernie and Jason set a world-record for the first LIVE televised Stiga Hockey game at the end of the program which they played as they went off the air.  Bernie won the contest 3-1 as the game finished in the "Extra Innings" portion online.