The Basement Lounge

Shea has NO concept of how Dogecoin & cryptocurrency work, so Wells breaks it all down for him. Plus, Wells thinks the endgame is approaching for the hedge fund stock shorters. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Dogecoin & cryptocurrency is confusin. Hedge fund people are the worst. The endgame of the AMC stock fiasco is nigh. This episode is powered by Pod Decks: https://www.poddecks....

Ma'Kiah Bryant was a teenage African-American girl who was shot and killed by police while responding to a call. The case has divided citizens due to the nature of the incident. During our discussion of this incident, we watch & listen to the body cam footage. This may be disturbing to some viewers & listeners. Discression is advised. The conversation about the incident begins at 26:56 and...

Welcome to The VIP Table! A special private seating with special guests that's driven by you, the viewers. Today's guest is Michele Traina, a comedian from New York. Michele is the host & showrunner of the touring comedy show Divorce Diaries. Michele has big plans for the future of the show, and sits down to tell us all about it. If you'd like a seat at The VIP Table, ask the guests questions,...

You read that right. Special guest Kyle Steele (The Movie Review Hour) hates Star Wars...with a passion. Plus why did it take so long for everyone to realize Joss Whedon is a jerk?  This week, Mike & Mike (and Kyle) talk about: Kyle hates 'Star Wars' and that's...odd. Joss Whedon is not a nice person. Why are amateur porn stars always watching Disney movies? This episode is powered by Pod...

Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all charges. What does this mean for the case of Daunte Wright's killer? Is it possible to seperate the artist from their art? Plus special guest Kyle Steele of THE MOVIE REVIEW HOUR is in the studio! This week, Mike & Mike (and Kyle) talk about: Derek Chauvin found guilty. Daunte Wright's killer is an idiot. Separating art from artist when the artist is...

Wells finally watched the #SnyderCut and he has some thoughts. Plus, who are the best & worst super villains? And are there people out there that are so revered that they can never be criticized? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Wells' thoughts on 'Zack Snyder's Justice League'. The best & worst super villains. Childhood heroes being above reproach. This episode is powered by Pod Dec...

Mike & Mike are taking shots...of the COVID-19 vaccine! But Wells hasn't seen 'Blade Runner' and that does NOT sit well with Shea. Plus, the national debt is ridiculously high. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Getting their first dose of the COVID vaccine. The national debt & the hedge fund stock shortage. Why 'Blade Runner' is the greatest sci-fi movie of all time. This show is powe...

Do you believe in g-g-g-g-ghosts? Should Leslie Jones do commentary for every movie? Are mass shootings back on the rise now that the COVID-19 restrictions are lessening? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Paranormal experiences Leslie Jones does live tweet commentary for Zack Snyder's Justice League Are the shootings in Atlanta & Boulder a sign of a return to normalcy? This show is powere...

Welcome to The VIP Table! A special private seating with special guests that's driven by you, the viewers. Today's guest is Adam Aaro, a news anchor from Dayton, OH. Adam tells us how he first got into broadcasting, how Dayton has benefitted his family, and how it feels to be a journalist in the age of "fake news" and anti-media sentiments. If you'd like a seat at The VIP Table, ask the guests que...

What's your favorite moment from Family Guy? What about South Park? Have you ever seen Big Mouth? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Their favorite raunchy cartoon moments. How different from the original is Zack Snyder's Justice League? Do people realize That 70's Show only took place over 3 years? This show is powered by Pod Decks! Pick up yours today: https;//www.poddecks.com Use the code "...

Chris Farley was a comedy legend. So many working today, Mike Shea included, attribute their entire careers to the work of Chris Farley. But the world of comedy isn't always pleasant. Just ask the players in the Late Night Wars... This week, Mike & Mike talk about: The life, career, & legacy of Chris Farley The Late Night Wars & Jay Leno sucks The formula of network television This sho...

Electric cars are on the rise, and Mike Wells REALLY wants a Tesla! But is it a DUI if you're drunk in a self-driving car? Plus, what's going on with Mike Shea's health? And who was Jack The Ripper? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Electric & Self-Driving Cars Mike Shea has sleep apnea Was Jack The Ripper a Frenchman? This show is powered by Pod Decks! Pick up yours today: https;//www.po...

Mike & Mike are big baseball fans, and teams are going to start letting fans attend in limited capacity. Will this send ticket prices skyrocketting? Just how much of a douche is Ted Cruz? Is the February blizzard finally over? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: The excitement of going to a baseball game again. Ted Cruz going to Cancun Latest tweets & new jokes Crazy snowfall in Februar...

Mike & Mike welcome a plethora of special guests to The Basement Lounge to celebrate the loneliest/most romantic day of the year! Special guests: Comedian Brent Bowser Comedy fan Star Day Comedian Ray Jackson Comedian Michele Traina

The Super Bowl has come and gone, and once again, Tom Brady walks away with a victory. Is he finally the indisputable GOAT of the NFL? Why is Shia LaBeouf such a jerk? And how is The Bachelor still a thing? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Tom Brady's GOAT status. Shia LaBeouf cheating people out of opportunities in Hollywood. Why do people still watch The Bachelor & The Bachelorette? Su...

Who's the best comedic straight man? What're they gonna do about the Oscars for 2021? When is being "too sensitive" a good thing? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Jason Bateman is the best straight man in comedy. Will 'Trolls: World Tour' take home the Best Picture award? The difference between being "offensive" and being "funny" in today's age. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patre...

Do you remember the first time your eyes fell upon a bare breast? What's the point of bachelor parties? Is it possible to over-prepare for a comedy show? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: The first experience with nudity The (lack of appeal) of bachelor parties & strip clubs Walking the line between over and under preparing for a comedy show Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreo...

On January 10th, the Cleveland Browns won their wild card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Did anyone see this coming? Also, why aren't more people buying houses? Do they really think it's still that hard? This week, Mike & Mike talk about:   The Browns beating the Steelers The NFL giving Nickelodeon their first F-bomb Misconceptions about buying & owning a house Support the show...

We're back from our holiday break, and what a world we've come back to. Where were we when the Capitol was attacked? How do we feel about the future under a Biden administration? Can we ever get back to more civilized politics? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Their initial thoughts on the Capitol Hill attack How, if at all, does this compare to the BLM protests? Is there any hope for a retu...

How has this year affected joke writing? How will Warner Bros. decision affect the film industry at large? Who was the best Joker? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: The struggles of writing jokes during a pandemic WB releasing its 2021 slate of films on HBO Max Just how f***ing good Heath Ledger was as The Joker Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/tbl_pod More info on our webs...

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 frie...

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:/...

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/...

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 Mo...

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.basementlo...