The Basement Lounge

The Basement Lounge

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The Basement Lounge episodes

  • Why a Dog Show on Thanksgiving?

    Why is a dog show part of Thanksgiving? Why does the poodle always win? How did John O'Hurley get mixed up in all this?

    This week, Mike & Mike talk about:

    • The National Dog Show
    • The coming COVID-19 vaccine
    • The problem(s) with online dating

      • Support the show on Patreon:
      https://www.patreon.com/tbl_pod

      More info on our website:
      https://www.basementloungepod.com

      Thanks for listening! Tell your friends!  

      47 min
    • Comics Shouldn't Watch Comedy

      Is it a bad idea for comics to watch comedy specials on Netflix? Was it okay for Dave Chappelle to ask Netflix to pull his show? What's the difference between being "cancelled" and being held acountable for your actions?

      This week, Mike & Mike talk about:

      • Comedy specials hurting the joke writing process
      • Chappelle & Netflix
      • Is "cancel culture" even real?

        • Support the show on Patreon:
        https://www.patreon.com/tbl_pod

        More info on our website:
        https://www.basementloungepod.com

        Thanks for listening! Tell your friends!  

        47 min
      • Interview with Steve Hofstetter

        On a very special episode, Mike Shea has a phone chat with comedian Steve Hofstetter as he travels cross-country for the holidays!

        Mike & Steve talk about:

        • Comedy during COVID
        • Steve's post-election feelings & predictions
        • How their dads were their biggest fans

          • Check out Steve's digital comedy shows at Nowhere Comedy:
          https://nowherecomedyclub.com/

          Watch Steve's clips online:
          https://bit.ly/3m0SnrQ

          Thanks for listening! Tell your friends!  

          34 min
        • You Can't Replace Alex Trebek

          What's next for Jeopardy now that Alex Trebek has left this world? How do you recover after the end of a marriage? Will they ever legalize marajuana in Ohio?

          This week, Mike & Mike talk about:

          • The future of Jeopardy in a post-Trebek world
          • Way both men have dealt life-altering breakups
          • The state of marajuana legalization in America

            • Support the show on Patreon:
            https://www.patreon.com/tbl_pod

            More info on our website:
            https://www.basementloungepod.com

            Thanks for listening! Tell your friends!  

            56 min
          • Post-Election Thoughts & Emotions

            How do Mike & Mike feel about the current state of the election? Should we get rid of student debt? Have you ever had trouble sleeping?

            This week, Mike & Mike talk about:

            • The events of the 2020 election process
            • The weight of student debt
            • Insomnia, sleep apnea, & sleep paralysis

              • Support the show on Patreon:
              https://www.patreon.com/tbl_pod

              More info on our website:
              https://www.basementloungepod.com/

              Thanks for listening! Tell your friends! 

              43 min
            • Among Us & Comedy Festival Nostalgia

              What the hell is Among Us? What's it like at a comedy festival? Will movie theaters survive the pandemic?

              This week, Mike & Mike talk about:

              • How to play Among Us
              • Their favorite comedy festival memories
              • The movie theater experience

                • Check out the Among Us video featured during the show:
                https://bit.ly/3kVT0m3

                Watch Mike Shea's vlog from the 2019 Fireworks Comedy Festival:
                https://bit.ly/384R4nH

                Thanks for listening! Tell your friends!

                50 min
              • Pre-Election Thoughts & Feelings

                Who will win the popular vote? Who will win the electoral vote? Will we see a record high voter turnout?

                This week Mike & Mike talk about:

                • The election
                • The election
                • ...and the election

                  • Watch the third Obama & Romney debate from 2012:
                  https://bit.ly/35Vif1K

                  Watch this 'Last Week Tonight' clip involving PTSD and pens:
                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuVo4fnpLC8

                  Thanks for listening! Tell your friends!

                  1 hr 10 min
                • Mike & Mike in the New Studio - Episode #1 (Season 2)

                  Sitting together for the first time in the new podcast studio, Mike Shea & Mike Wells sit down for a chat over pizza, discussing the issues of the times: iPhones, politics, & zombies.

                  Follow Mike Shea on Twitter: @mikeofallsheas

                  Follow Mike Wells on Twitter: @mikewtfwells

                  For more info, check out our website:

                  www.basementloungepod.com

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                  Here's the equipment we use in our studio & where you can get it!

                  Shure SM7B Microphone:

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                  Shure SM58 Microphones:

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                  Rodecaster Pro:

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                  Elgato Stream Deck:

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                  Sony MDR-7506 Headphones:

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                  1 hr 3 min
                • "I've Always Had Dreams for Something Bigger" with John Rocha - The Basement Lounge, Ep. #50

                  We've reached our Season 1 finale! Fifty episodes in the can and we couldn't be more proud! And to cap off this amazing first season, we've brought in a guest that has been long requested and long sought after.


                  John "The Outlaw" Rocha is an actor, host, producer, writer, podcaster, and multi-belted competitor in the Movie Trivia Schmoedown. We spend some time getting to know John as on a much deeper and more personal level, uncovering his origins in acting, his time in the military, and the iconic moment of winning his first championship title in the Movie Trivia Schmoedown.


                  We promised a big finish to the season, and boy have we delivered!


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                  Thanks to my Patrons & Anchor supporters: 

                  Whitney Lattin 

                  Jodi McDermitt 

                  Joey Craig

                  Greg Gray

                  SolHS

                  Melissa Shea 


                  Support the show on Patreon: 

                  https://www.patreon.com/basementloungepod 


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                  For more info: https://www.basementloungepod.com 


                  Come hang out in The Basement Lounge server on Discord:

                  https://discord.gg/MpfZWW4


                  Follow the show online: 

                  Twitter: @TBL_Pod 

                  Instagram: basementloungepod 

                  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/basementloungepod 


                  Follow me online: 

                  Twitter/Instagram: @MikeSheaComedy 

                  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikesheacomedy 


                  Show dates & more info on my website: https://www.mikesheacomedy.com

                  1 hr 18 min
                • So What's Next? with Mike Shea - The Basement Lounge: EP #49

                  As the season finale looms, everyone's favorite host of The Basement Lounge is gonna sit down and have a drink with you, the listener, and talk about what to expect for Season 2!


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                  Thanks to my Patrons & Anchor supporters: 

                  Whitney Lattin 

                  Jodi McDermitt 

                  Joey Craig

                  Greg Gray

                  SolHS

                  Melissa Shea 


                  Support the show on Patreon: 

                  https://www.patreon.com/basementloungepod 


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                  For more info: https://www.basementloungepod.com 


                  Come hang out in The Basement Lounge server on Discord:

                  https://discord.gg/MpfZWW4


                  Follow the show online: 

                  Twitter: @TBL_Pod 

                  Instagram: basementloungepod 

                  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/basementloungepod 


                  Follow me online: 

                  Twitter/Instagram: @MikeSheaComedy 

                  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikesheacomedy 


                  Show dates & more info on my website: https://www.mikesheacomedy.com

                  18 min

                About The Basement Lounge

                From the publisher's feed

                Hosted by a couple of foul-mouthed comedians that want to find a funny light in a dark place, give you the everyman's view of a world gone mad. We'll make you laugh, we'll make you think, and most importantly, we'll make you question our sanity.