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The Basement Yard

Santagato Studios
Betterhelp
The Basement Yard
Squarespace
Comedy
Hot Dogs
Parenting
Zocdoc
Patreon
Cyberbullying
Mental Health
Rhett and Link
Seakeek
Tiktok
Rocket Money
Social Media
Animal Behavior
Gypsy Rose
Tour Dates
School Supplies
Piss

A podcast hosted by lifelong friends Joe Santagato & Frank Alvarez. Presented by Santagato Studios.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes577Founded11 years ago
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Accepts Sponsors
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Recent Guests

Oz The Mentalist
Mentalist and illusionist
Self
Episode: #552 - Oz The Mentalist Blows Our Minds
Ant Prisco
Guest invited onto the show
Instagram: antprisco
Episode: #550 - We Are Podcastmaxxing
Ant Prisca
Guest participant on The Basement Yard
Episode: #548 - Are We There Yet?
Dr. Mike
Medical doctor, guest on the episode
Unknown (Dr. Mike on YouTube/medical content)
Episode: #545 - Doctor Mike's Hardest Challenge Yet!
Scott Malfoy
Friend of Joe and Frank, known for his humorous perspectives.
Episode: #485 - New Year, Same Me

Hosts

Joe Santagato
Host of The Basement Yard, leads conversation; long-running presence as co-host/primary host.
Frank Alvarez
Co-host with frequent banter, moderator, and core voice; handles dynamic on-air interactions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 62.5k ratings
  • Horrible sound mixing, great podcast.

    I would absolutely love to rate this 5 stars because they are hilarious but I cannot listen in the car or with headphones because the sound quality is just atrocious. Please get this fixed I would love to listen again!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    KN_4898
    Canada8 days ago
  • the rest of these reviews are buns

    this is the only podcast i listen to anymore. i listen to it as im going to bed. the screaming seriously isn’t as bad as other people have made it out to be. i currently am going back to 2025 when i wait on new episodes. seems i just need to get patreon. couldn’t recommend this podcast enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcon1ey
    United States15 days ago
  • Nice

    Nice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmizonMusic(Remix)!
    United States16 days ago
  • Pleaseeee work on the volume

    I love this show and listen every week. When possible I watch on YouTube but will often listen on Apple Podcasts. The volume balance is not there when I’m listening to the podcast, when you guys are talking, the volume is fine but as SOON as you scream or yell - my ear drums are wrecked. This is not an issue for YouTube.. only seems to be a problem when listening to the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    mceisfelder
    United States18 days ago
  • Great but poorly placed ads

    What’s with the random ads now being inserted just randomly in the middle of the podcast. Just cuts off the conversations with an ad.

    I don’t care if the guys do ad reads, they need to make money. But now it’s like mid podcast and then bam — ad. No transition in or out of it. Just randomly in the middle of no where, “bet MGM” 🙄

    Fix this and you can have my five stars back lol.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KZP_14
    Canadaa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many listeners request better audio balance due to frequent screaming and loud bits.
Fans appreciate the show's willingness to push boundaries and mix humor with sponsor reads.
Listeners love the chemistry and banter between the hosts, noting it feels like hanging with friends.

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Talking Points

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#552 - Oz The Mentalist Blows Our Minds
Q: Could your skills be used by law enforcement or intelligence agencies?
I avoid claiming supernatural powers; I discuss ethics and note that while some skills can aid in understanding behavior, it's not a guarantee for solving crimes and is primarily for entertainment.
#552 - Oz The Mentalist Blows Our Minds
Q: How would you describe the difference between magic and mentalism?
Mentalism is a form of magic that seems like reading minds; it can be done with nothing, relying on psychology, misdirection, and audience interaction rather than prop-heavy tricks.
#545 - Doctor Mike's Hardest Challenge Yet!
Q: What is the most important action you should take if someone collapses and you start CPR?
Start with chest compressions—push hard, fast, and in the center of the chest, and call for professional help; rescue breaths are only used in specific drowning or prolonged cases.
#528 - We Are The S*xiest Podcasters
Q: What emotion would you erase from existence?
For personal choice, anger would be erased because it leads to stress and unwanted feelings. For the world, envy is chosen as it fosters negative behaviors like plunder and jealousy.
#516 - Are We Gooners?
Q: What could be causing the blood moon?
The blood moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse when the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, and it is caused by light refracting through the Earth's atmosphere.

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A freewheeling, long-form banter podcast built on the rapport between two lifelong friends. Episodes mix personal stories, offbeat humor, and audience-facing bits with frequent brand reads that blend into the conversation. The duo often pivots from childhood memories and everyday life to bold takes on pop culture, living on the edge of edgy humor, and energetic live-show chatter. A standout is the high-energy, unapologetic tone that leans into spontaneous tangents, crowd-work, and running gags, making sponsorships feel like natural extensions of the banter. The format often includes light-to-moderate guests, live-tour chatter, and recurring bits that keep the feel casual, intimate, and like a late-night chat among friends. Potential listene... more

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The Basement Yard launched 11 years ago and published 577 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Oz The Mentalist
2. Ant Prisco
3. Ant Prisca
4. Dr. Mike
5. Scott Malfoy

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