Best The Broadcast Basement Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.90 The Humorous Odyssey of Three Basement Broadcasters 1:15:32

28d ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Ever found yourself drowning in tzatziki sauce and technical difficulties? Us too. In a whirlwind of a show, we dissect the chaos that ensues when our Facebook page teeters on the brink of deletion, all while debating the fate of our show amidst soundboards gone rogue and a desire to keep the chicken souvlaki coming. But don't fret, we're resolved …

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The Fool, The Miser & The White Sox 32:40

8h ago32:40

32:40

Is Pedro Grifol the worst White Sox manager of your lifetime? He's checking all the boxes, even when he's being tossed from a game. Jerry Reinsdorf keeps trying his old tricks, but this time the billionaire doesn't seem to be crafty enough to even deliver a proper threat. As the White Sox continue to be historically bad, we ask why they also seem i…

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Pirates "Hit" An Early Season Funk 35:55

4h ago35:55

35:55

Craig and Chris discuss the possible reasons for the slide the Pirates had been on during the past week, a potentially impending decision concerning Henry Davis, some players that could defy the platoon lineup decisions to help jumpstart the offense, and the Jared Jones Pitch Count Narrative. Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the Bucs In The Basement V…

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Ep. 93 Behind the Laughter: Sunday Brunch Mishaps and a Musical Heart-to-Heart with Christopher James 1:19:06

17h ago1:19:06

1:19:06

The charm of podcasts lies in their ability to intertwine the spontaneous with the profound, and the latest episode of our show is no exception. The episode begins with the delightful chaos of a Sunday brunch at the Thunderson Estate. Imagine a morning where espresso martinis flow freely, and the echoes of the previous night's escapades linger in t…

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You Stay Classy, Evergreen Park 34:47

4h ago34:47

34:47

There is a lot of class in Evergreen Park. If you are in the market for floral arrangements for a wedding, a bouquet for Mother's Day, or a corsage for prom then look no further than Klassy Stems & More. They are our featured spot to explore as we "Meet The Neighbors" this week. We also visit with Carrie Berry, Principal of Northeast Elementary Sch…

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Looking For Hope In The White Sox Rotation 34:22

12m ago34:22

34:22

If you are looking for something to watch with hope, look no further than the rotation of the Chicago White Sox. Chris Flexen is out and two young pitchers with upside join a legit ace-in-the-making and a solid back-end veteran. Mike Clevinger may push out Mike Soroka soon and Drew Thorpe seems as inevitable as Thanos. Most managers could do someth…

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Record Store Day 34:06

18h ago34:06

34:06

Take a journey with us to record stores of all shapes, sizes and styles from Beverly to Flossmoor. We're joined by special guests Brandon Z of Blue Island Radio Podcast and Jason Berry (Lemont, BI Author) as we explore some great south side spots in advance of Record Store Day. What treasures, oddities and people will we find? Take a look! Video an…

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Ep. 92 Trivia, Tailgates and Entrepreneurial Schemes 1:46:56

7d ago1:46:56

1:46:56

Hey, loyal listeners and newcomers alike, strap in for a wild ride with our pre-Super Bowl special where we rally 'round the San Francisco 49ers and give an uproarious thanks to you for rocketing us up the podcast charts. Amidst a few technical snafus and a lot of laughs, we slice through the week's hottest topics from Michael Rappaport's political…

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The White Sox Are Weird 35:34

1d ago35:34

35:34

Former World Series champion A.J. Pierzynski is taking shots at the organization. Pedro Grifol is trying to put Gavin Sheets in the OF while his GM is signing Tommy Pham. Chris Getz is seemingly selling players for cash to gather cash for free agent purchases. Jerry Reinsdorf is moving his team coverage from one media company he owns by majority to…

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(Nit)Picking Apart The Pittsburgh Pirates 34:34

2d ago34:34

34:34

Craig and Chris work their way through some things that have not been going right for your Pittsburgh Pirates; including Ke'Bryan Hayes approach at the plate, the bullpen struggles, and poor defensive performance. Towards the end of the show they also address how the team could address the current void in the starting rotation brought on by Marco G…

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Waste Not, Evergreen Park! 31:30

3d ago31:30

31:30

The Village of Evergreen Park has partnered with WasteNot to provide a composting option for all interested residents. Just in time for Earth Day the new option is rolling out. We have the founder and CEO of WasteNot, Liam Donnelly, to answer all of your questions. Get the latest programs and events from the EP Recreation Department, plus take a tr…

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A White Sox Land Of Opportunity 33:07

6d ago33:07

33:07

Oscar Colas may not be able to get an opportunity after the usual suspects went down with long-term injury, but that doesn't mean a few prospects with minor league track records can't get an extended look for the White Sox. We'll tell you why you should be paying close attention to Lenyn Sosa and Korey Lee. We also chat with the man who penned a ne…

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Minor League News And Brews: Box Score Scouting, A Night In Altoona And My Top 5 36:35

12d ago36:35

36:35

Craig goes behind the box scores to breakdown how Minor League stats can look better than they actually are, talks about the Home Opener in Altoona and brings you his Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers of the week. Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the Bucs In The Basement VOUCH Store to support great small businesses vouched for by us! Craig Toth previ…

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Bad Haircut 30:42

9d ago30:42

30:42

Can you salvage a bad haircut in the middle of the process? Decide for yourself when you see Lanuti's head! Mike also has a random, unexpected night watching a 90's alternative icon with a billionaire sports owner. Plus, Gaelic Park presents a performance that may have you asking if you could pull off a bank robbery. Video and Audio recorded at a 9…

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EP:498 WERE READY FOR THE NEW SET! 2:07:37

7d ago2:07:37

2:07:37

Who's ready for Thunder Junction? The guys go over some of the cards in the set and talk about the Shrek commander deck that they will be playing soon at a local event.If you like the intro go check out Dj Piecemeal at his SoundCloud page.DJ Piecemeal@djpiecemealAlso go check out some other great podcasts!Garbage Day Podcast movie review.www.garbag…

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SBRR 7: Reflecting on Episodes 20-29 of Season Two 24:57

7d ago24:57

24:57

This time I'm looking back at the first few episodes in Season Two's second half. There's a lot to unpack in these episodes, so this one is the longest yet! Let's think about Sam's growing power, the function of B as a foil for Sam, how Sam's relationship with Oliver is challenged this season, and how everything in Anna's life gets turned upside do…

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(Not So) Crazy White Sox Fixes 32:40

9d ago32:40

32:40

Flipping the White Sox roster into something competative is not that hard. It all depends on if Chris Getz sees what we see. Let us show you in "30 Minutes of Sox" that identifies the stories and players that still matter this season. We also think you can squeeze some more offense out of the current team. Hear the tried and tested way to do it. Wi…

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The Battlin' Bucs Of Pittsburgh 33:10

9d ago33:10

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Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the Pirates continued hot start to season, the reasons to be optimistic and to temper-at least the individual-expectations and the story behind Keller's cutter usage and decreased velocity; which leads them down the rabbit hole of increased pitching injuries. Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the Bucs In The Basement…

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History & The Future Meet In Evergreen Park 32:54

16d ago32:54

32:54

The Village of Evergreen Park is planting twice the amount of new trees this year, but one underserved area is getting half of them. Gavin Yeaman joins us with the scoop as well as plans for the parks, Earth Day and a pretty impactful project on the east side of town. We also take a trip to the new (old) Historical Commission Museum to unearth some…

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Ep.91 From Cult Movies to Ghostly Encounters with a Dash of Politics 1:02:22

17d ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Ever been left drinkless during a toast, or mused over the merits of 'Red Dawn' vs. its reboot? That's how we roll in our latest episode - a blend of irreverent humor and candid talk that meanders through our rise up the podcast charts (who needs top 100 when you're indie gold?) to the wacky world of budget airlines. Patrick Swayze fanatics beware;…

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Can We Fast-Forward To A White Sox Future? 32:35

19d ago32:35

32:35

It may be bad now. Really bad. Like awfully gross terrible bad. But 2024 should see a lot of roster movement and talent arriving pretty soon. They're not going to save this mess, but they should bring hope of a not-so-distant future White Sox team. James Fox of FutureSox has the pitchers that will be arriving this year to bolster the staff, and the…

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Minor League News And Brews-Affiliate Assignments, Runways And Landing Spots 31:39

13d ago31:39

31:39

Craig sits down to discuss the prospect assignments that took place prior to the Minor League Opening Day, the affects it had on his Pirates Prospect Fantasy Team, fans reactions to a certain player starting in Greensboro and the potential reasoning behind this move. Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the Bucs In The Basement VOUCH Store to support grea…

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EP:497 WHEN WILL AI TAKE OVER AS WOTC ARTIST'S? 2:09:12

15d ago2:09:12

2:09:12

Welcome to the Cardboard Crack House. They go over the last of the Shrek deck and talk about artists stealing artwork from people in their field.If you like the intro go check out Dj Piecemeal at his SoundCloud page.DJ Piecemeal@djpiecemealAlso go check out some other great podcasts!Garbage Day Podcast movie review.www.garbagedaypodcast.com…

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The Root Of All White Sox Issues 31:56

22d ago31:56

31:56

A slow start. A controversial addition. Questionable managerial choices. It is week one of a long season and we're looking at the root of issues surrounding your White Sox. Find out what is actually working so far, why Mike Clevinger made sense to Chris Getz and how Pedro Grifol can be effective with a few modifications to his managing style. There…

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Early Season Buzz Surrounds Your Pittsburgh Pirates 32:44

16d ago32:44

32:44

Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the Pirates hot start to 2024, the possible reasons why it is more sustainable than the 20-8 record they had in 2023, how the bats and starting pitching regressing to the mean isn't necessarily a bad thing and the JT Brubaker Trade. Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the Bucs In The Basement VOUCH Store to support gre…

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Burying The Lede 33:36

17d ago33:36

33:36

Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library pulls up a stool at the bar...and buries the lead event this month at the end of the show?! On the path to that reveal Frank and Chris talk solar eclipses, Evergreen Park volcano prep, how you can exchange your plants like you're in a Star Wars cantina, and when you can play a banana piano later thi…

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Minor League News And Brews: The Greensboro Grasshoppers 2024 Season Preview 30:28

17d ago30:28

30:28

Craig welcomes in-for the first time-Andy Durham, long time broadcaster for the Greensboro Grasshoppers to discuss the coaching staff changes, the unveiling of a new logo, Pirates Prospects he is looking forward to seeing at First National Bank Field this year and of course, Bat Dogs. Afterwards, Craig brings you his Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performe…

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Video Short: Spring (And Egg Hatchings) At The Barn 14:09

19d ago14:09

14:09

A Video Short from The EP Podcast! Enjoy a special Easter re-release of our Spring visit to The Barn at James J Sexton Park. Now that you've colored eggs and had your egg hunt, maybe you'd be interested in HATCHING some eggs at The Barn! Full episode available at theEPpodcast.com! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find th…

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Can Pedro Grifol Be Better At The Ballpark? 33:51

26d ago33:51

33:51

Let's talk baseball philosophy and strategy as the 2024 White Sox season gets underway. While most in-game decisions from managers have little impact over 162 games, we see a few things Pedro Grifol can start doing to help a team built on pitching and defense. The Sox Nerd also goes gaga over Garrett Crochet's Opening Day start. And can Uncle Jerry…

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Cruisin', No Boozin' 39:11

20d ago39:11

39:11

What is it like to ride a Booze Cruise sober? What are the strangest ways to pick candidates in elections? What would cause a seemingly calm person to get kicked out of Costco and have his membership card cut in half? We somehow have all of the answers to these questions and more in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video and Audio recorded at a 9-foot homemad…

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Video Short: Spoke & Vine Evolves Like A Wine List 33:33

21d ago33:33

33:33

A Video Short from The EP Podcast! We're hanging out at Spoke & Vine in the center of town. Find out how this new establishment has been evolving in the first 7 months of business. It may be time to see what everyone is raving about! Full episode available at theEPpodcast.com! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park! Find the ac…

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SBRR 6: Reflecting on Episodes 10-19 of Season Two 17:57

21d ago17:57

17:57

In this installment of SBRR, we make our way up to the explosive midseason finale of Season Two, discussing some things from creator Eira's life which impacted production at this time, as well as delving into the nooks and crannies of Sam's place in the overall narrative, his relationships with other characters, and also, what cannibalism represent…

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Meet Your 2024 Chicago White Sox 32:48

23d ago32:48

32:48

The White Sox are as ready as they're going to be to start the 2024 campaign, and we're comparing Pedro Grifol's view of the most important hitters in a lineup with his actual projected lineup. Guess what? We've got questions! Let's dive into the 26-man roster that will kick this season off with picks for best offensive weapon not named Robert or J…

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (Cautiously Optimistic) 2024 Season Preview 35:34

23d ago35:34

35:34

Craig and Chris breakdown the roster decisions that were made leading up to Opening Day, the reasoning behind these decisions, where the hole(s) still exist on the 26-man and how things could play out for your Pirates; especially to start the season. Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the Bucs In The Basement VOUCH Store to support great small businesse…

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EP:496 WHAT LANDS DO YOU PLAY! 1:46:36

23d ago1:46:36

1:46:36

What's going on Degen nation? Part 2 in the Let's Build a Commander deck. The guys go over the Lands, Artifacts, and Enchantments that they picked.If you like the intro go check out Dj Piecemeal at his SoundCloud page.DJ Piecemeal@djpiecemealAlso go check out some other great podcasts!Garbage Day Podcast movie review.www.garbagedaypodcast.com…

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Full Speed Ahead At CMS 33:33

24d ago33:33

33:33

Central Middle School is changing principals again, and we are getting the scoop from newly appointed Principal Dr. Jenna Moller and Associate Principal Christina Lavin. Where is CMS heading, and why should you be excited for the future? We're also hanging out at Spoke & Vine in the center of town. Find out how this new establishment has been evolv…

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Does White Sox Spring Training Really Matter? 32:32

27d ago32:32

32:32

The slow trickle of roster moves out of Sox camp and the guys still in camp vying for roster spots makes the guys wonder if there are actual surprises for the White Sox Braintrust or if things are going as they pre-ordained. A struggling Dominic Fletcher and an overlooked Tanner Banks are the test subjects for Pedro's proclamation that it doesn't m…

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Minor League News And Brews: The Bradenton Marauders 2024 Season Preview 31:52

27d ago31:52

31:52

NEW EPISODE OF YOUR FAVORITE #Pirates @MiLB PODCAST! Craig is joined by Thomas Zinzarella from the @The_Marauders to discuss the Low-A squad's upcoming season, as well as his journey from Providence to Bradenton. #LetsGoBucs #MiLBNewsAndBrews Bought to you by VOUCH. Visit the Bucs In The Basement VOUCH Store to support great small businesses vouche…

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