Podcast · 64 episodes
The Basement Yard
by Santagato Studios · English
A podcast hosted by lifelong friends Joe Santagato & Frank Alvarez. Presented by Santagato Studios.
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#574 - The Sauciest Episode EverNew York sports talk (Mets vs Yankees, Knicks’ cultural impact), then a long, explicit discussion of bodily functions—especially accidental genital exposure while picking up dog poop, peeing…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 23 min
#573 - Becoming ConductorsThe hosts riff on “becoming conductors” (music and train conductors) and then pivot into a broader conversation about self-care and “treating yourself,” especially through solo activities like video…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 24 min
#572 - The Greatest Science Question Ever?The hosts riff on “the greatest science question ever,” focusing on whether human construction and environmental changes meaningfully change Earth’s weight or gravity, then pivot to broader cosmic…14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 23 min
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#574 - The Sauciest Episode EverNew York sports talk (Mets vs Yankees, Knicks’ cultural impact), then a long, explicit discussion of bodily functions—especially accidental genital exposure while picking up dog poop, peeing…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 33 chapters
#573 - Becoming ConductorsThe hosts riff on “becoming conductors” (music and train conductors) and then pivot into a broader conversation about self-care and “treating yourself,” especially through solo activities like video…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 28 chapters
#572 - The Greatest Science Question Ever?The hosts riff on “the greatest science question ever,” focusing on whether human construction and environmental changes meaningfully change Earth’s weight or gravity, then pivot to broader cosmic…14 Sep 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 31 chapters
#571 - My Tooth Came OutA bike crash and the aftermath (wrist pain, scraped hand, light concerns), then a long detour into childhood injuries and “loose tooth” stories, followed by a chip-dunking personality test (which…7 Sep 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 27 chapters
#570 - Calling The Bomb SquadThe hosts discuss emergency contraception (Plan B) and then pivot into a long, comedic conversation about pranks, childhood asthma/nebulaizers and inhalers, steroid effects, hypnosis skepticism,…31 Aug 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 23 chapters
#569 - Choosing Our New GrandmaThe hosts riff on everyday home-life topics (rings, window treatments, screens, humidifiers, and dentures) and then pivot to “choosing our new grandma,” including a playful “favorite grandma” ranking…24 Aug 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 30 chapters
#568 - Frankie's Birthday EpisodeFrank’s 34th birthday episode with casual banter, birthday traditions (cake cutting, wishes, sashes), food talk (Carvel ice cream cake, buffets, hot dogs/tofu), and off-the-rails discussion…17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 30 chapters
#567 - Making Out In PublicPDA debate centered on “making out in public,” plus a long side-branch about dogs mounting/humping and dog pee etiquette (including fines in Switzerland), and a few bodily-function/health tangents.10 Aug 2026 · 1 h 32 min · 29 chapters
#566 - Do You Believe?The guys riff on energy drinks and pre-workouts (including “psychotic”/“I am God” style products), then pivot to sleep, nightmares, lucid dreaming, meditation/sound baths, and whether “energy” or…3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 27 chapters
#565 - Are We Ready For Pie?!The episode is a comedic discussion about shyness, travel, and food/drink preferences, especially “spritz” cocktails and gelato flavors.27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 31 chapters
#564 - The Funniest Things We've Done For Attention!The episode opens with a promo for Hinge’s free audiobook No Ordinary Love, featuring real love stories from five couples who met on Hinge.20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 30 chapters
#563 - Choking Is EmbarassingThe guys riff on embarrassing bodily moments (especially choking in an elevator), then spiral into choking/first-aid thoughts, diarrhea from an “explosive butt bug,” and a long tangent on…13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 30 chapters
#562 - Should We Call The Doctor?The guys debate what they’d do if something got stuck in their anus/rectum, including whether they’d try to remove it themselves vs going straight to the hospital; they also riff on common ER…6 Jul 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 42 chapters
#561 - Born In The Food CourtKnicks championship celebration and sports fandom gatekeeping; then a long, comedic discussion about online shopping habits and “dopamine” cart-building; finally, personal stories about…29 Jun 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 23 chapters
#560 - Being Dragged By A BoatThe episode mixes a sponsor-driven emergency contraception ad (Plan B) with the hosts’ long, explicit stories and banter about summer water activities—especially tubing, getting dragged by boats, and…22 Jun 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 29 chapters
#559 - Release The MosquitosThis episode of The Basement Yard is mostly a mix of tour announcements, sponsor reads, and casual banter.15 Jun 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 29 chapters
#558 - FRANK FIRES JOE!! + New Tour DatesThe Basement Yard episode #558 mixes comedic banter with a brief emergency-contraception ad (Plan B) and a long announcement segment about upcoming tour dates and ticket presales.8 Jun 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 38 chapters
#557 - An Interesting Love StoryThe hosts discuss emergency contraception (Plan B) and then veer into a long, comedic conversation about pop culture (Sesame Street characters, old educational TV), anatomy terminology (vulva/labia),…1 Jun 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 28 chapters
#556 - Siblings Or Dating?!The hosts banter about awkward “siblings or dating?” photo-decoding, alongside recurring bits about personal habits (especially peeing at night), messy nightstands, and weird household mishaps.25 May 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 35 chapters
#554 - The Amazing RaceThe guys riff on running endurance and motivation after one host completes the Brooklyn Half Marathon, then debate whether they should sign up for a 5K (with lots of ego/“bullying” and medal…11 May 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 34 chapters
#553 -The Worst Urine SampleThe guys trade stories about getting urine tests (including “not enough” urine and odd cup confusion), then spiral into bathroom/soap talk—especially Dr.4 May 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 43 chapters
#552 - Oz The Mentalist Blows Our MindsOz The Mentalist performs multiple “no-props” mentalism demonstrations with the hosts, including guessing a phone contact’s first and last name (Adam Kilch), selecting a Scrabble tile letter tied to…27 Apr 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 33 chapters
#551 - Mr. Gabagool Is HereThe episode is a chaotic mix of travel anecdotes, “Mr. Gabagool” identity confusion, friendship/banter, ocean-and-jellyfish fears, and a gross food challenge where hosts try KFC jelly beans (fried…20 Apr 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 31 chapters
#550 - We Are Podcastmaxxing“Podcastmaxxing” as a catch-all for competing/optimizing life via internet slang, plus a long food-and-sex-adjacent riff (salads, germs, “boner chocolate”/Viagra recall rumors, catnip, Viagra/Cialis…13 Apr 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 28 chapters