Live From My Mother’s Basement

Happy 2/2/2222! To celebrate this tuesday day of twos, Mike's has two tacos as he talks church thieves, possibly moving to Florida, and Mr. Softie.

Joe Mantegna's on the show, do I really need to sell you on this episode? It's my job, so I will. Mike and Joe get down and dirty discussing Francis Ford Coppella, getting Columbo a star on the walk of fame, and his mother's woes of him only working an hour a week. with Special Guest - Joe Mantegna

I don't know what to buy? If there was an ad starring Mike or special guest Ian Ziering I definitely buy what they were selling. Tragically, they moved on to star in bigger in better things like 90210, Sharknado, and Swampthing. Thankfully, they remise about auditioning for ads here, so I can at least remember when I could have bought a product because of them. with Special Guest Ian Ziering

Mike is seranaded by special guest Steven Maglio as he sings, talks working with Deana Martin, hears Mike unquie style of prepping for his stand up shows. with Special Guest Steven Maglio

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE! For his birthday special guest Vanessa Racci gives Mike some singing lessons after he takes down that dirty groundhog who attempts to steal his day every year. with Special Guest Vanessa Racci

Mike and his real-life brother Paul discuss the differences and simmilarities between songwriting and joke writing, and how growing up together has led them to where they are today. with Special Guest - my brother Paul Marino

A kidney stone stop the planned guest, but it won't stop the show! Mike pivets the episode into a call in show where he hears from folks for the first time. Hasn't he done that before, like in every episode? No because that's reading comments and not physically listening to them.

What ever happened to predicability? Mike Marino doing a live show, that's what. This episode, Mike mourns Bob Saget and talks how comedy can heal the world. Bet you didn't expect a sentimental episode, but, hey, I started by saying predicability is out the window. 

Take the gun, leave the cannoli. I didn't get the line wrong because in this episode where Mike gets into the nity gritty of Italian pastry with special guest Anthony Sciarratta that's what the line should be. String or tape? Cream filling or not? These tough questions and more are finally answered today. with Special Guest Anthony Sciarratta

It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine. Actually none of that statment is true. It's the end of the year and I'm terrified. Thank the lord I have this episode with Mike and his favorite female comedian Michelle Traina to ease me into the new year as the talk about their processes and favorite bits. with Special Guest Michelle Traina

Twas the last episode before Christmas and all through the basement, not a creature was stirring except Mike as he gets ready for a show fields questions from fine viewers.

Mike cracks open the books as he preps for his covid test to only discover he didn't need to study, but rather get a nose full of boogers.

Royal Caribbean pals Mike and special guest Jim David yuk it up about comedy, sailing the seven seas, and that time everyone on their ship caught covid. Did anyone die? Let's hope not, but no one can say for sure. with Special Guest Jim David

In a very wartwarming episode in the basement, Mike and Paul recalls stories of interacting with senior citizens, the most interesting age group. Paul, known as Hope Man in the autism community, discusses his work in the community and his personal life with Special Guest Paul Cimins

For this special Thanksgiving episode, Elissa and Mike discuss what they are thankful for including blow up turkeys, cupcakes, and Meg Ryan. Also, watch Mike try some of Elissa's heath products. with Special Guest Elissa Piszel

Watch Jenna, fellow Italian singer showcase her talent in between her and Mike's conversations about Uber drivers, cultural differences, and COVID survivor stories. with Special Guest Jenna Esposito

Mike and transgender woman Fran Sisco recount stories of forgiveness, transitioning, left brain vs right brain, and how important family is in the Italian culture. with Special Guest Fran Sisco

Mike discusses current events such as COVID, Alec Baldwin, the attrocious weather, and what everyone will be dressed as for Halloween with his fans from all over the world. Additionally, it is the anniversary of Mike's mother's death, so we get a little tribute to his wonderful mother.

What could possibly be scarier than little kids? On this special horror-themed episode, Mike invites horror writer Christopher Robinson to discuss who is the all-time scariest kid in film. with Special Guest Christopher Robinson

Listen to the incredible true story of how a popular 18-year-old model became a driver for the mob, then a stunt driver in Hollywood, and then finally the best "mob mom". with Special Guest Georgia Durante

Mike and fellow Jersey girl Kellyanne Chipendale exchange stories about how to not be assholes and not have anneurisms. with Special Guest Kellyann Chipendale

Mike and hilarious future talk-show-host Tehran Von Ghrasi discuss the ups and down of working as a stand-up comic, as well as the shocking similarities between Itlian and Persian culture. with Special Guest Tehran von Ghasri

Hear the incredible story of fight announcer slash real estate agent Fred Salas's work with the Live Like Jack foundation to encourage organ donation to save lives. with Special Guest Fred Salas

Tommy Savit, the only comedian who was kicked out of the marines and told by his drill sargent to become a comedian, discusses the comedy industry with fellow Make America Italian again star Mike Marino. With Special Guest Tommy "Lama" Savitt

For the 200th aniviersary episode of Live From My Mother's Basement, Mike invites his father on the show to give him and us a history lesson on their family as well as the inspiration for Mike's characters. My 200th Episode with Special Guest Mike Marino Sr. - my dad!