We're In a Basement

We're In a Basement

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  • 48 - That Filing Cabinet Lady - Julia Child

    Julia Child was an American cooking teacher, author and television personality. But did you also know she was a giant f*ckin' nerd?

    This week, Colin brings back his many accents and personalities to tell the story of Julia Child, while Sierra unknowingly makes fun of her the entire time. Join us as we discuss sports that are meant for tall people only, the 'broom game,' and the appropriate appropriation of French cuisine

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    51 min
  • 47 - Intellectual Theft - Einstein's Brain

    Albert Einstein. One of the most respected and influential physicists of all time. But we all knew that already.

    This week, Sierra plays a trick on Colin while spinning a grand tale of theft and tomfoolery. Join us as we discuss planetary transits, bad research, and play Sierra's favorite game, Guess That Body Part!

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    52 min
  • 46 - Dragging Our Balls - The History of Drag with Soña Rita

    Once upon a time, Sierra had a sad, straight life. Then, it all changed when the gayest tornado ever recorded ripped through her life and covered everything in rainbows. That tornado is this episode.

    This week,  drag queen Soña Rita joins Colin to  discuss the history of drag performance, while Sierra hangs on for dear life. Join us as we discuss what constitutes a hate crime, furries, and the most awful prank to ever exist on this podcast.

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    1 hr 18 min
  • 45 - People Prefer Pepsi - The History of Coca-Cola

    It's one of the most recognized companies in the world, with a long and complicated history.  Between Nazis and New Coke, this company hasn't had it easy. 

    This week, Sierra spins the tale of Coca-Cola, while Colin ponders why our parents didn't let us have soda with dinner. Join us as we discuss furries, the New Coke Debacle, and why hourly employees were sent into war for the sake of marketing.

    52 min
  • 44 - Chernobyl the Ally - Cher as a Gay Icon

    That’s right. To kick off Pride month, we bring you the long history of the absolute ICON herself, Cher.

    This week, Colin conducts the Pride Train, which is covered in rainbows and blasting ‘Believe’. Join us as we discuss why kids shouldn’t be in the gym, what qualifies as a ‘Gay Anthem’, and how many dads is too many dads.

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    43 min
  • 43 - Pope on a Rope - 3 Bad Popes

    How do you feel about the Pope? What about orgies? Because those two things are definitely related! 

    This week, Sierra tells the stories of three no-good-very-bad popes while Colin adds them to our deck of Weird People We Know About Trading Cards (patent pending). 

    Join us as we discuss the difference between a Baptism and waterboarding, the true definition of simony, and our new candy invention. It's not just confusing, it's horny.

    50 min
  • 42 - Chair Bud - Big Cats in Colorado with Biker Jake

    What do you get when you mix a somewhat normal white guy, giant cats, and a small-ish town in Colorado? This episode! 

    This week we are joined by our friend Jake the Biker, who helps Colin weave an intricate and complicated narrative about two men, furniture, and a bunch of cats. Join us as we discuss what 'mediterranean' looks like, expired bread, and how Sierra gaslit a bunch of seniors in a nursing home.

    1 hr 11 min
  • 41 - Respect Your Local Woman - Anne Bonny and Mary Read

    Queer people were invented in the 1970s, right? Today, we hear a completely different story. It's the legend of Anne Bonny and Mary Read.

    Join us as Sierra tells us the tale of two lesbian pirates, while Colin speculates on the Land of Phlegm. You'll hear about men telling women about their own damn bodies (sound familiar??), how to bamboozle your grandma, and the TRUTH about Stevie Wonder.

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    50 min
  • 40 – Not Safe for Mom – Our History with Men

    This week, Colin and Sierra dive into their dating history with the world’s worst type of people: men. 

    Join us as we discuss our red and green flags, who should pay for the first date, and why Sierra doesn’t trust a man in boxers. (This is not safe for work, moms, jesus, or children!)

    1 hr 10 min
  • 39 - Gay Sugar Daddy - Ludwig II of Bavaria

    This week we celebrate one of the first gay icons, Ludwig II of Bavaria. 

    Colin takes us on a magical trip back in time to Germany, while Sierra tries to hang on for dear life to this rainbow covered train that's headed for the nearest castle. Join us as we talk about the world's first poppers, a *maybe* gay composer, and how a child could one-up their parents.

    55 min

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Join Carmyn and Sierra in the basement as they blind-react to each other’s unbelievably unhinged stories from history and real life. Buckle up and hang on because this train moves fast and might…