Podcast · 64 episodes
The Basement Yard, page 2
by Santagato Studios · English
A podcast hosted by lifelong friends Joe Santagato & Frank Alvarez. Presented by Santagato Studios.
All episodes, page 2
#549 - Picking Your Nose Is CoolThe Basement Yard episode #549 is a rambling food-and-body-habit conversation that spirals into debates about family portraits, bread (including non and sourdough), pasta “sandwich” traditions,…6 Apr 2026 · 1 h 33 min · 38 chapters
#548 - Are We There Yet?The guys debate what it means to “have been” to a place—whether airport connections, driving through a state/city, stopping at rest stops/gas stations, or staying overnight (including being put in a…30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 28 chapters
#547 - A Scientist Joins The ShowThe hosts riff on personal scent routines (cologne application, deodorizing “balls,” and childhood Axe use), then pivot to home “burping”/ventilation and air freshener preferences.23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 27 chapters
#546 - Protect Punch The Monkey At All CostsThe hosts riff on awkward teen/college male behavior (dick/ball “diss” gestures, prank gifts, tobacco “packing”), then pivot to everyday annoyances and dating/restaurant social dynamics (revolving…16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 31 chapters
#545 - Doctor Mike's Hardest Challenge Yet!The Basement Yard episode features Dr. Mike answering health questions and debunking myths, mainly about earwax/Q-tips, holding urine, and whether urine can be drunk.9 Mar 2026 · 1 h 53 min · 49 chapters
#544 - Whole Milk Is BackThe hosts start with a “whole milk is back” theme, then spiral into (1) a prank/food-safety bit where spoiled milk is sniffed and described as extremely foul, (2) childhood internet predator stories…2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 34 chapters
#543 - What Is Your Love Language?The Basement Yard discusses “love languages” (physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, receiving gifts) and how people show/receive affection, alongside long side stories…23 Feb 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 29 chapters
#542 - Fully Dressed In The Steam RoomThe episode is a chaotic conversation about gym etiquette—especially using saunas/steam rooms while wearing sweatpants, shoes, and other “fully dressed” choices—plus post-gym habits (protein…16 Feb 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 27 chapters
#541 - How's Your AlgorithmThe hosts riff on how algorithms and social media “listen” to conversations, then spiral into niche likes (TikTok favorites), personalized greeting cards, family embarrassments, and “gatekeeping”…9 Feb 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 34 chapters
#540 - We Were NominatedThe hosts riff on conspiracies and everyday paranoia (a large drone outside a high-floor window), body-shaming banter (ass, dick, socks), skincare mishaps (eye cream getting in an eye; steroids), and…2 Feb 2026 · 1 h 22 min · 32 chapters
#539 - The Heated Rivalry ReviewThe Basement Yard re-records and re-reviews the romance series Heated Rivalry after their earlier YouTube upload was age-restricted.26 Jan 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 32 chapters
#538 - Meet Us At The Bowling AlleyA casual, comedic “basement” episode centered on weird bodily anecdotes (tender nipples, fish biting a nipple, wet ears, belly button lint), internet oddities (sand-throwing artists, people straining…19 Jan 2026 · 1 h 34 min · 32 chapters
#537 - The New Drag QueensThe episode is a comedic, wide-ranging chat that accidentally circles back to drag culture.12 Jan 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 27 chapters
#536 - Baiting The Jonas BrothersThe Basement Yard crew riffs on baiting the Jonas Brothers for a guest spot, including a story about one host’s aggressive Joe Jonas TikTok DM, then spirals into playful debates (books/cakes/quotes),…5 Jan 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 24 chapters
#535 - The 2025 YARDIE AWARDSThe sixth annual “Yardi Awards,” a comedic debate-style awards show where the hosts nominate and argue over memorable 2025 moments, then vote on winners.29 Dec 2025 · 1 h 23 min · 34 chapters
Do You Kiss More Lips Or Cheeks In Your Life?The Basement Yard hosts a chaotic holiday episode mixing gift-opening, personal mishaps, and increasingly explicit banter about kissing preferences, penis “urban legends” and average penis weight,…22 Dec 2025 · 1 h 35 min · 37 chapters
#533 - Our 2025 Spotify Wrapped!The hosts celebrate their “2025 Spotify Wrapped” results, riff on hats and music tastes, then veer into drinks, movie-going, and a viral “Johnny Whoop” hand/arm trick.15 Dec 2025 · 1 h 34 min · 36 chapters
#532 - Decorating For The Holiday Season!The Basement Yard decorates holiday trees with ridiculous, sometimes sexual or pop-culture ornaments, while debating favorite Christmas songs and modern holiday hits.8 Dec 2025 · 1 h 21 min · 28 chapters
#531 - Growing Up In The 90'sThis episode is a mostly unscripted conversation about growing up in the 1990s, but it quickly becomes a long debrief of the hosts’ recent Madison Square Garden show and afterparty.1 Dec 2025 · 1 h 28 min · 31 chapters
#530 - Getting Swallowed By A Black HoleThe Basement Yard episode mixes comedy with science talk, focusing on black holes that “eat” galaxies and the fear/uncertainty of space.24 Nov 2025 · 1 h 21 min · 31 chapters
#529 - Announcing The Word Of The Year!The hosts discuss Dictionary.com’s “Word of the Year” announcement, then debate what “6-7” means, and riff on internet memes.17 Nov 2025 · 1 h 16 min · 28 chapters
#528 - We Are The S*xiest PodcastersThe Basement Yard banters about TikTok’s “Group 7” exclusivity/gatekeeping, then celebrates People Magazine’s “Sexiest Podcasters of 2025” win, arguing about what “sexy” means (and whether it can be…10 Nov 2025 · 1 h 18 min · 27 chapters
#527 - We Were In A Bank Robbery!The Basement Yard banter covers clothing/body talk (Halloween merch, v-necks, bras, scars/hair), dating/gay-Twitter labels (“fat,” himbo/twink/twunk), home decor (navy blankets, posters, glowy stars,…3 Nov 2025 · 1 h 13 min · 23 chapters
#526 - Spooky Season Is Here!Spooky Season chaos in the Basement Yard studio—costume banter (Frank in a chicken suit, Ant as a Ninja Turtle), awkward “nail” and “bugawk” jokes, a deep dive into the word “bukkake,” and a…27 Oct 2025 · 1 h 19 min · 34 chapters