We're In a Basement

We're In a Basement

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We're In a Basement episodes

  • 29 - Jender Kennel - Baker-Miller Pink

    Pink. The color of pussy power, The Gays™, and... the prison system? 

    Grab your toddler scientist glasses and join us as Sierra dives deep into research on the color pink, and Colin tries to contain his screams. We chat on belly button botox, bad science, and the Colorado State University locker rooms.

    1 hr 1 min
  • BONUS - Well, That Was Stupid

    Welcome to Colin's newsstand. We've hand-picked a couple crazy news stories that make you wonder who's actually in charge. 

    In this episode, Sierra talks about school bell sounds while Colin fixates on the lack of cobblers in our world today. Oh, and we chat on a couple ridiculous headlines from 2021.

    30 min
  • 28 - Elbow Deep in Lady Liberty - The Statue of Liberty

    Lady Liberty. Is she a symbol of freedom, or just proof of the the insane generosity of French people? 

    This week, Sierra and Colin speculate about the Statue of Liberty, try to remember the names to hit songs from the 90's, and search for hiccup remedies. You won't want to miss this week's math segment where we mess with height and time.

    58 min
  • 27 - Six Snax Snake Snacks - The Great Cobra Scare of 1953

    Snakes. Sierra's biggest fear. 

    This week we talk about a Missouri town that was overrun by snakes. It's just as horrible as it sounds! Join us as we talk about a train covered in rainbows, how all snakes are just giant worms, and the craziest snake-catching method ever used (probably).

    1 hr 20 min
  • 26 - Too Many Toes, Too Many Hoes - Ernest Hemingway

    Little beans and mittens. Cat paws. They're cute, but if you add a couple toes, they get even cuter.  

    This episode, Colin tells Sierra about a real-life Indiana Jones, and polydactyl cats. Tune in for stoner snacks, gaseous NFTs, and the story of the man that invented working from home.

    1 hr 8 min
  • 25 - We Maybe Might Fix It! - Old-Timey Medicine

    This week, Sierra and Colin travel back in time to the Victorian Era to investigate medical mysteries. The biggest of which being: why the heck would people do that? 

    Tune in to learn about old-timey pastries, the seven deadly sins, and discover how to properly recycle body parts. 

    40 min
  • 24 - Every Kiss Begins with It's Alright - Diamonds

    Marriage. The  joining of two souls as one. Without a tiny, shiny rock, does it even mean anything?

    This week, Colin chats about the biggest engagement scam ever - diamond rings, while Sierra explains why garlands are the best DIY home decor. Join us as we learn about colonialist men, do some myth busting, and discover how one woman transformed the entire wedding industry with just four words.

    53 min
  • 23 - Whale Bones & Racism - The 1904 Olympics

    The extremely expensive display for the world's most perfect human specimens; The Olympics. They were really bad before they were good. 

    This week, Sierra tells the history of the first modern Olympics while Colin tries to figure out how long a marathon actually is. Join us as we discuss our favorite Olympic sports, what effects strychnine can have on the body, and what we would like to see added to the current games.

    49 min
  • 22 - Devil's Wine and Maritime Time - NYE Traditions

    New Year's Eve. The one night a year Americans stare at an enormous glowing orb sliding down a flagpole and wonder where the hell the fireworks are. 

    In this episode, we talk about the fraudulent father of champagne, and how one immigrant made a giant tetherball a permanent resident in Times Square. Tune in as we fill 2021's time capsule, talk about when New York City has spoiled exciting New Year's Eve plans, and discuss how well birds can see skyscrapers.

    1 hr 2 min
  • 21 - FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT GRANDMA! - Florida Man

    Florida. The New Jersey of the South. Home to beaches, sunsets, Disney World, and Pitbull. 

    This week, Sierra tells real-life stories that could only happen in the Sunshine State, while Colin contemplates how best to cook a mermaid. Tune in to hear about low-risk robbery, locked closet doors, and a splash of check fraud. 

    40 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…