Table in a Basement
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA frequently rotating cast of friends discuss whatever comes to mind with no particular goal in sight.
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Ranking Animals
July 12, 2023 18:50 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBJosh and Jared brave the smoggy weather to give an update on what’s been happening since the last recording. Josh recalls a recent trip to the zoo with his family and what its like to go to the zoo with a classroom’s worth of little kids. After some Titanic talk, they go back into a debate about animals and rate them based on a special formula. The episode closes with a music recommendation and a shoutout to some bands making a comeback.
Millennial Nostalgia
April 26, 2023 21:54 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBJosh and Jared begin the episode with a rare cold opening, covering some fairly current events in classic ‘table in a basement’ fashion. Just remember we’re not ignorant, just dumb. This episode is a massive wave of nostalgia as classic 90s toys and movies are reflected upon fondly. If you were born in the 90s and or have a pulse, there’s something in this episode for you.
Josh the Dad
March 28, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBThis is Josh’s first episode as a dad! They cover the importance of eating your veggies and other food revelations. Josh unloads on Elon Musk and calls him out on his shenanigans. After an extensive music shout out, they discuss the baby delivery and the hospital food that was available. The episode closes with a discussion of shows Josh wants his kid to watch and a new creative endeavor. Huge congratulations to Josh and Nikki!!
Tik Tok Challenges
March 01, 2023 18:29 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBFor this episode, Josh and Jared do a rare Monday morning recording. After a brief recap of the Super Bowl, they do a deep dive into some fascinating tic tok challenges. Jared brings a couple topics to the table involving animals and the episode closes with a new edition of ‘Things Rich People Do.’ Also, a new table in a basement exclusive product may be in the works, #myspyballoon.
Little Water Serpent
February 01, 2023 19:53 - 56 minutes - 26 MBFor this first episode of the new year, our special guests are Josh’s wife Nikki and their water serpent son! Josh brings us another edition of ’Things Rich People Do’ and we discuss the strange world of marketing. We play a game of ‘Ask A Pregnant Person’ and explain the concept of pump and dump to Josh. Jared shares a new dream journal entry and we close the episode with Josh’s interesting business idea.
Good Vibes
January 04, 2023 16:48 - 2 hours - 58.2 MBWe have guests! For this episode, Logan and first time guest Becca join the table to discuss the hard hitting issues. Right away there’s a disagreement on the movie elf, Logan is in the wrong on this one. After another edition of ’Things Rich People Do’, they get into another heated debate involving Christmas songs and the best animal. As with all new guests, we ask Becca the tough questions that no one else can answer. We also play a game of ‘Ask a Music Teacher’. This is mostly a nostalgic ...
Things Rich People Do
December 16, 2022 00:49 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBJosh and Jared are back with some new topics to present at the table. Josh discusses his new job and his worst work day ever. They try a new hard cider that was panned by friends of the show. Say what you want about Blake, he makes a great cider. Josh introduces a new one time segment called ‘Things Rich People Do’ to explore some shenanigans of wealthy individuals. After a quick music discussion, Josh answers a Buzzfeed quiz and gives a quick ‘Kids in Mind’ promotion.
Table - Basement: Table in a Basement
October 17, 2022 19:44 - 1 hour - 35 MBJosh and Jared are back to bring in the Fall, a season filled with football and dead leaves. Josh brings a list of topics to the table, including his most recent camping experience. Naturally, this leads to an in-depth conversation about Jeffrey Dahmer and other serial killer knowledge. With Halloween approaching, they talk about some of their favorite horror movies. After a conversation about smoking, they do another Buzzfeed quiz that once again, ends in utter disappointment and a Josh rant...
Hunger Games Fancast?
September 13, 2022 20:40 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBJosh and Jared are back at it with a brand new mic and a go get em attitude. The episode begins with a slightly unexpected dive into the Hunger Games universe. Josh shares his thoughts on the new Rings of Power show from Amazon and some of the complaints being shared online. They continue their movie hunk with a classic review from the site Kids in Mind. Jared discusses the drone incident and shares his initial findings from his scotch experiment. It was a slight delay, but Josh finally discu...
Discontinued Products
August 30, 2022 19:12 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBJosh is in the classic back to school fog with the start of the new school year. Despite this, they power through to pitch a potential new product and a new “make money now” service. Jared brings some topics to the episode in classic handwritten form. They go into a deep dive on classic discontinued products, give a sports update, and talk about a fascinating new burger. They close out the episode in classic fashion with a Buzzfeed quiz and try to determine which movies they would save.
Woodstock 99
August 17, 2022 21:28 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBIn this episode, Josh and Jared begin with a discussion about awkward job interviews they’ve experienced. Josh recaps a documentary about the crazy events that took place during Woodstock 99. Later, they take a Spooky Buzzfeed quiz that serves as confirmation about the poor quality of the site and its content. From artificial flavors and politics, to dolphins and Ezra Miller, we’ve got you covered.
Non-Binary Bad Boy
July 28, 2022 21:44 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBOn this special episode, we have two surprise guests. Logan returns and for the the first time ever, Mike in Indiana joins us! Using their expertise, it is finally proven to Josh that the proposed V-frame house could be built. Josh explains the concept of the show Ink Masters to the group, leading to a discussion about reality tv shows and The Rehearsal. As a first time guest, Mike is challenged to a game of improv to get him prepared for his big wedding day. While asking Mike about his profe...
Talking Business
July 21, 2022 16:47 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBJosh and Jared brave the heatwave to get caught up on life. They get into a rather lengthy discussion about the struggles of customer service in a small business. Not trying to throw anyone on the bus. After a lengthy distraction, they get into the main expertise of the podcast, sports. Josh covers a few things that ‘rustle his jimmies’ and they revisit the Kinds in Mind movie review site for some beloved classics.
Mike Is Here!
June 29, 2022 19:06 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBJosh and Jared are joined by Mike! He rode his bike all the way to the kitch umm basement to catch up on life. While drinking a new local beer they get into a in-depth conversation about youth camps, craft brewing, and Josh’s snake story. Josh tries his best to explain the premise of Rupaul’s Drag Race to Jared and Mike. As Mike talks about a trip to the beach, they get into a conversation about lifeguarding and Kevin Costner. They close the episode with a discussion about some things they mi...
Boo Buddy
May 31, 2022 20:55 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBJosh and Jared are joined by High School Luke to get caught up on life. Josh begins with a discussion on one of the least favorite jobs he’s ever worked. They continue to debate the possibility of making a V Frame house while sampling a local beer. Hopping in the time machine, they cover the 2021 Oscar’s and predict the plot to Nomad Land. They learn about Ghoststop and the Boo Buddy. Josh presents a new ethical dilemma for Jared and Luke to answer. The episode concludes with a quick movie re...
Don’t Kick Ducks
May 16, 2022 14:22 - 1 hour - 38 MBJosh and Jared begin this episode with a discussion of standardized testing in high school. Apparently Yo Yo Ma is no longer in the prompt. They cover ONE piece of 2021 history that they missed during the break. With the the local Walmart moving just down the road, Josh pitches a spooky solution for the soon to be abandoned building. Later, they discover the unifying power of flannel and relive their hipster days in college. Josh presents a personal spin on the prisoner’s dilemma to test Jare...
Ted Cruz: Good Dad
May 03, 2022 00:09 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBJosh and Jared continue to get caught up with all the things they’ve missed, from Ted Cruz to Harry Potter. They also discuss their favorite “rabbit books”, the new Space Jam movie, and Documentary Now/Portlandia.
Trash Television
April 06, 2022 21:12 - 1 hour - 74 MBJosh and Jared have some new competition in the local podcast community. Join them as they talk about the capital riot, prison sentences, and trash television. Also, a brand new segment called “Take the BuzzFeed Quiz.” It’s something we have never done before on the show…ever.
Mountain Poor
March 24, 2022 19:12 - 1 hour - 33 MBJosh and Jared get caught up with Lock Haven Luke as they finish covering what they missed during the break. After concluding the timeline, they get into a deep conversation about school assemblies, day light savings, and frog farms.
What Did We Miss? Part 2
March 10, 2022 14:34 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBIt didn’t take a year and five months, Wooooo! Join Josh and Jared as they continue to get caught up on recent events. A thorough recap of the election followed by guest appearances by Randy Rhombus and Chales Horse.
What Did We Miss? Part 1
February 28, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBWe’re back! Join Jared and Josh as they recap some events that have taken place in the world and life since the last episode.
Blow Pens Were a Disappointment
September 29, 2020 23:01 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSorry Josh…the Bowflex is gone. This episode is presented by Mud Friend contact: [email protected] closing song: The Great Disappointment by A.F.I.
In the Sand
September 03, 2020 01:14 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBHigh School Luke joins us for to cover the hard-hitting issues. Topics: Luke’s embarrassing incident, sports practices/conditioning, bullying or joking, halogen headlights, Presidential candidate Kanye West, cancel culture, and bathroom time… again
Little Big Town and Lou Diamond Phillips
August 04, 2020 22:12 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBWe’re back in the basement, and this episode is full of shenanigans. From ‘Bathroom Time’ to fixing movies, we cover the hard-hitting topics. Contact: [email protected] Closing song: Exit Music (For A Film) by Radiohead
First Episode Back in the Same Room
July 22, 2020 17:45 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBThis was the first episode we recorded in the same room since the world shut down. Naturally, this leads to a discussion about popcorn reading, fluoride tablets, and other memories about elementary school. Later, we talk about timeouts and the struggle of dealing with little kids that are misbehaving. Other topics include American cheese, Josh’s pantry, bacon being overrated, and Jared’s unique product (limit one per household). We reminisce on the excitement of going to a video store as kids...
Sorry for the Delay
July 08, 2020 03:40 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBWe recorded this a few weeks ago while our area was still in the yellow. Topics include needing a haircut, the lack of sports to watch currently, Penn State being a cult, politics, and some other shenanigans. Contact: [email protected] Closing song: Vices by Tomorrows Bad Seeds
Quarantined with Lock Haven Luke
June 10, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBOn this episode, Josh and Jared catch up with their friend Lock Haven Luke. Topics include watching Jeopardy on Netflix, advice from celebrities, sad dad rock, Josh’s awkward zoom chat, and a class cheating scandal Luke uncovered. contact: [email protected] closing song: Yellow by Coldplay
Dr. Patrick??
May 25, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThis week, we catch up with our friend, the one and only Doctor Patrick, on his birthday! We finally get the scoop on what type of doctor he will become at the end of his program. Later, we talk about what Minnesota has been like during the quarantine, which leads to a conversation about lab mice, track suits, and broken elbows. Patrick brings a topic to the table that was a doozie. This was probably the longest we’ve stayed focused on one topic and it really had us captivated. The episode c...
Quarantined with Logan
May 14, 2020 03:45 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThis week, we catch up with our friend trapped in the epicenter…in our opinion. Topics include The positives of the quarantine, the one goal during social distancing you know you will never accomplish, haircut speakeasys, renaissance fairs, and some events that should be in the Tokyo Olympics. Jared does an analysis of Josh’s latest dream and they discuss the mythology and mystique surrounding Eric’s dad Ron. Contact: [email protected] Closing song: Kountry Gentleman by Family For...
Quarantined with High School Luke
May 06, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 56.6 MBAs we continue to podcast in isolation, we catch up with our friend high school Luke! Topics include what’s happening in the public, sad-dad rock, an update on that Bellefonte Express Christmas project, and Jared explains why Documentary Now is a must watch. Contact: [email protected] Closing song: My Heroine by Silverstein
Quarantined
April 28, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBThis is a first for Table In A Basement, we recorded over the phone due to social distancing policies. We talk about what it’s been like so far and why professional wrestling is the greatest sport. other topics include Tiger King, things we watched on Netflix so far, and who is really responsible for what’s going on. Enjoy and stay safe! Contact: [email protected]
From The Vault Part 2
April 21, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBPrior to the quarantine, we had recorded a couple episodes, but never released them. Well, here’s another… enjoy! More episodes coming soon. Contact: [email protected] Closing song: Evaporate by Dance Gavin Dance
From the Vault
April 14, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 57.1 MBPrior to the quarantine, we had recorded a couple episodes, but never released them. Well, here’s one of them… enjoy! More episodes coming soon. contact: [email protected] Closing song: Hidden Place by Björk
From the Vault
April 14, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 57.1 MBPrior to the quarantine, we had recorded a couple episodes, but never released them. Well, here’s one of them… enjoy! More episodes coming soon. Contact: [email protected] Closing song: Hidden Place by Björk
Welcome Back (The End of a Decade?)
January 12, 2020 01:30 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThe podcast is back after a holiday break and includes Nikki, Logan, and Mike. The Gang gives a little Bellefonte Express update and hint at new music in the works. There is also a heated debate about whether or not 2020 marks the end of the decade. There’s new topics explored and quite a bit of banter in this episode. It feels great to be back. closing song: Alright by Kendrick Lamar contact: [email protected]
Mesh Pantz
December 03, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThis week, Josh and Jared are joined by Nikki and high school Luke. They begin the episode with a conversation about food and bulk stores in their area. They try a new cherry mead Luke made recently as he explains the strange process of making it. Other topics covered include customer reviews, a person’s sense of humor, Mr H the shop teacher, trouble makers, the cough-fart, and many others. They close the episode with multiple rants and Josh’s lack of dress socks makes him slightly irritable....
Mesh Pantz
December 03, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThis week, Josh and Jared are joined by Nikki and high school Luke. They begin the episode with a conversation about food and bulk stores in their area. They try a new cherry mead Luke made recently as he explains the strange process of making it. Other topics covered include customer reviews, a person’s sense of humor, Mr H the shop teacher, trouble makers, the cough-fart, and many others. They close the episode with multiple rants and Josh’s lack of dress socks makes him slightly irritable...
# Above PETA
November 20, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThis week, Josh and Jared begin the episode with a conversation about the upcoming cold weather and talk about where their favorite place to have an itch is. Logically, this leads to the stress of haircuts and people buying drones. Other topics include checking the spam, extremely heavy music, disdain for PETA, and Buzzfeed quizzes. Closing song: The Excavator Song by Blippi Contact: [email protected]
Don’t Be Jerks People
November 11, 2019 23:45 - 1 hour - 44 MBOn this episode, Josh and Jared cover some new email scams sent to the podcast email, the pros and cons of being a dog, and which friend in the podcast group they would choose to be a sperm donor. Later, they talk about the Surviving R Kelly docuseries and some of the awful things people do. They close with a couple BuzzFeed quizzes and a chat about the carnival. youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdY0HqOKlxw contact: [email protected]
High School-The Movie
October 17, 2019 01:30 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis Week, Josh and Jared are joined by Tyler for a Monday night recording. They begin the night with a shoutout to Ty and his band Heelers. They then go into a quick discussion about how pointless birthdays are as an adult and Josh’s latest dream journal. This is a special episode as Tyler and Josh reveal the script they had written while in college for a high school movie. It’s a live, Table in a Basement exclusive. This episode wouldn’t be complete without Tyler stirring up some controver...
We Hate The Walking Dead
October 10, 2019 02:15 - 2 hours - 56.7 MBThis Week, Josh and Jared are alone in Jared’s cold house to cover the hard-hitting issues. They begin with a Twitter update and an exciting retweet. After a Bernie Sanders discussion, they share some more email scams sent by Logan, and this leads into an impromptu Would You Rather. This episode got into some deep, serious topics, it was a slight change of pace from previous episodes. They close with some Netflix recommendations and talk about how shows can get ruined with bad or lazy writin...
A lot of Random Banter
October 01, 2019 02:15 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis week, Josh and Jared are joined by Mike and Nikki. They talk about their favorite biomes, after they lean what a biome is. This leads into a conversation about plastic straws, aquariums, Kool-aid Jammers, and random candies. This episode has a lot of banter that covers some very random topics. closing song: 19-2000 by Gorillaz contact: [email protected]
A lot of Random Banter
October 01, 2019 02:15 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis week, Josh and Jared are joined by Mike and Nikki. They talk about their favorite biomes, after they lean what a biome is. This leads into a conversation about plastic straws, aquariums, Kool-aid Jammers, and random candies. This episode has a lot of banter that covers some very random topics. closing song: 19-2000 by Gorillaz contact: [email protected]
I Think I’m Okay With Being Put Down
September 22, 2019 17:05 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBI Think I’m Okay With Being Put Down This week, Josh and Jared are joined by college Luke on a late Friday night. They start out with an email check and a shoutout to Ty and his band Heelers. There was another scam attempt on the podcast email, but we resisted the tempting offer. This leads into a brief conversation about scams and what kinds they have experienced. The group talks about possible solutions for people like themselves that are not enjoying the process of growing up. They feel ...
We’re Back!
September 14, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThis week, Josh and Jared are joined by high school Luke after a week off from recording. After a Twitter update, they talk about attending a show Jared’s band played. This leads into a conversation about the confusion of dubstep. To get back on track, they discuss some topics josh had found through Instagram. Later, Josh and Luke continue with a deep and thoughtful topic while Jared sat in silence, cause he was sick. They close out the episode with a quick conversation about pep rallies and...
Josh’s Dreams and What They Mean
August 28, 2019 03:50 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBThis week, Josh and Jared are once again joined by no one. They dig deep into Josh’s dream journal and try to analyze what they might mean. Next, they discuss how Jared got his Facebook hacked and how gullible he is with social media. Josh gives a review of the new Lion King, prompting Jared to review a movie he recently watched as well. They close with a couple additional topics and reminisce on what they miss the most about childhood. closing song: Fever Dreams by Circa Survive contact: ...
Pandas: We Like Them, But They’re Dumb
August 22, 2019 02:45 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBThis week Josh and Jared are alone in the basement. After the Twitter update, they discuss the ‘Most Improved’ award and being competitive. Josh shares a new entry from his Dream Journal and recaps what took place. They cover some news stories and Christopher Columbus. Later, they go over some first date questions recommended by Cosmopolitan. After some additional news articles, they talk about animals and commenting on someone’s door knockers. Contact: [email protected]
Pandas: We Like Them, But They’re Dumb
August 22, 2019 02:45 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBThis week Josh and Jared are alone in the basement. After the Twitter update, they discuss the ‘Most Improved’ award and being competitive. Josh shares a new entry from his Dream Journal and recaps what took place. They cover some news stories and Christopher Columbus. Later, they go over some first date questions recommended by Cosmopolitan. After some additional news articles, they talk about animals and commenting on someone’s door knockers. Contact: [email protected]
Mike’s House
August 14, 2019 00:15 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThis Week, Josh and Jared are joined by Logan and first time guest Emily! This episode was recorded at Mike’s house literally hours before his wedding. Mike and Luke made guest appearances as the group covered the hard-hitting issues. From Nike shoes being communist to Bloody Marys, the conversation leads into a fun new game called ‘Ask a Mortician’ (33 mins to 40 mins: listener discretion advised). They then talk about different animals and what they would do to make them better. The episod...
Death is Inevitable
August 06, 2019 00:30 - 2 hours - 55.9 MBThis Week, Josh and Jared are joined by two special guests for a late night recording before Mike’s wedding, while under the influence of Long Island Iced Teas. Luke from Lock Haven returns and Logan makes his debut on the podcast! They talk about what occurred prior to the recording at a gathering in the basement. Jared brings up the X Games, and they talk about things they thought they could do when they were kids. Logan and Josh reminisce on the summers they worked together as camp counse...