We're In a Basement

We're In a Basement

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We're In a Basement episodes

  • 20 - Kentucky Fried Christmas - Christmas Traditions

    Ah, the joy of tradition. There's nothing quite like doing something just cause you've done it before. 

    This week, Sierra and Colin jingle all the way as they discus Santa's origin story, jam on traditions from around the world, and try to determine whether Jesus and Saint Nick are actually the same person. Tune in to learn what's inside Salvation Army buckets, hear about fondue, fried chicken, and the worst dish to bring to Christmas dinner.

    49 min
  • 19 - She's an Icon - The Mona Lisa

    The Mona Lisa is one of the most prolific art pieces in the world. We're going to ruin every notion you've ever had about her. 

    This week, Sierra pretends to be the most famous painting ever while Colin explains the Mona Lisa's history. Join us as we discuss what counts as a bikini line, why people throw stuff at art pieces to make a statement, and a very famous person's missing genitalia.

    1 hr
  • 17 - Noah's Ark of the Sky - Ballooning

    When we think about the first humans flying, we usually associate it with airplanes. Well that's wrong. Associate it with ballooning now. 

    This week, Colin tells the origin story of hot air ballooning while Sierra rewrites history, making it a little more drunk. Join us as we discuss how an entire child flew in a weather balloon, the difference between a Pilot and a Captain, and how science didn't really exist in the 1700's.

    55 min
  • 16 - Grab Two Sticks and Get Going - The Great Emu War

    Emus. The scary, horny, Walmart brand of ostrich. Yikes. 

    In this episode, Sierra explains how birds, guns, rabbits, and Australia are all connected, while Colin struggles at guessing games. We learn how three mediocre bros promised to guarantee the killing of two birds with one stone, and get a quick visit from the lovable Wojtek the soldier bear. This is: The Great Emu War. 

    45 min
  • 15 - Warm Fresh Loads and an Irish Wake - Liquid Death

    Properly storing large amounts of liquids has been an issue for as long as we have been storing large amounts of liquids. 

    This week, Colin talks about the Boston Molassacre and the London Beer Flood, while Sierra lets him make as many grammatical mistakes as possible without correcting him. Join us as we discuss what to do if you're covered in syrup, George Bush Day, and what a liter of liquid is. 

    50 min
  • 14 - Human Physics - Action Park

    Water parks. We know ’em, we love ’em, and will probably get a disease from ’em. 

    This week Sierra talks about 1980’s wet-teenage-fever-dream, Action Park, while Colin tries to figure out the difference between bukkake and mukbang. Join us as we discuss Sierra’s least favorite movie, weird waterpark websites, and how many exposed wires is too many exposed wires.

    1 hr 8 min
  • 13 - ooky kooky spooky - Halloween Special

    It's Halloween! Turn off the lights, take off your clothes, and put grandma back in the windchimes because we're telling scary stories! 

    This week, Sierra tells some creepy stories from around the internet, while Colin gets his affairs in order due to the imminent threat of Skinwalkers. Join us as we talk about astrology, Ouija boards, and the enigma that is Knott's Berry Farm.

    59 min
  • 12 – The Mouse Cracks the Whip – Animated Movie Theories

    Animated movies. The genre of film that is not only enjoyed by children, but also culminates in a weird adult following that is just hard to explain. 

    This week, Colin explains different Disney Pixar movie theories while Sierra unapologetically slanders Disney Adults, Star Wars, and incest (not related). Join us as we discuss Sierra’s new movie idea, feral cats, and how Colin doesn’t really watch movies or TV. 



    48 min
  • 11- Enormous Cacti and Tiny Brains - Dumb Ways to Die

    There are a lot of ways to leave this existence, and sharing a world with stupid people means there will be plenty of dummies that die. Ah, yes. Peak comedy. 

    Tune in this week as Sierra and Colin discuss infant swimming, puzzle over Ben Stiller's look-alikes, and determine exactly why there's an age limit on sitting in shopping carts. 

    44 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…