Tyler Geis’ Basement
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I’ll Leave The Hatchway Open...
February 13, 2023 16:11 - 33 minutes - 53.2 MBWelcome to the Final episode of Tyler Geis' Basement! https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/mr.geis/?hl=en
The Final Mail Bag!
February 06, 2023 15:55 - 19 minutes - 31.2 MBOne last time, Tyler answers your questions!
January Giallo
January 30, 2023 18:17 - 50 minutes - 80.7 MBMurder Mysteries? Or Horror films? Either way it's only appropriate that Tyler joins the internet craze of watching Italian Giallo movies every January. Here is a sample of what was watched this past month. Dario Argento fans rejoice!
Tyler’s Philosophy of ”Skinamarink”
January 16, 2023 14:12 - 50 minutes - 80.7 MBWARNING: Potential spoilers for the new Indie film Skinamarink. Proceed with caution.
The Steven Seagal Film Festival
January 09, 2023 14:12 - 49 minutes - 78.5 MBSteven Seagal straight to video films have become an artform in a category all their own. Most of them are streaming on Tubi. Go have yourself a Seagal film festival, Tyler sure did!
Let’s Get ”Murdercised”
January 02, 2023 12:57 - 1 hour - 118 MBWhile most people are beginning their new years resolutions with getting into shape and working out. Angie De Alba and Paul Ragsdale are making a horror movie about that kind of lifestyle, and having it take place in the world of 80's workout video. Murdercised, is now in post production and still has a lot of fun things to give to its contributors via their crowdfunding campaign. Check it out via the link below. Happy New Year! https://linktr.ee/approductions https://www.indiegogo.com/pr...
Whatchu Watchin: 2022 Recap
December 27, 2022 14:02 - 2 hours - 272 MBIt's the end of the year and it is time once again for Tyler and Chris to recap what they have been watching, and what they loved most about this year in regards to movies and television. Hope you all had a happy holiday and enjoy the new year! Don't forget to give The Basement a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Hot Genre Topics Crossover! Christmas Horror Movies
December 19, 2022 15:33 - 54 minutes - 88 MBAs some of you know, Tyler is live on YouTube every other week for Hot Genre Topics. Since last Sunday's episode had some holiday cheer to it. We thought we'd share it over here on The Basement. Check out Hot Genre Topics right here: https://www.youtube.com/@hotgenretopics2486/streams Check out Tyler's new published article on Christmas Horror movies right here: https://phasrmedia.com/best-christmas-horror-movies/
Non-Christmas, Christmas Movies
December 12, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 103 MBDie Hard, Rocky 4, Gremlins, You've Got Mail, Edward Scissorhands and many more discussed on todays show. The topic being films that are not necessarily Christmas movies and yet they take place around the holiday season.
Mail Bag!
December 05, 2022 08:14 - 33 minutes - 53.4 MBIt's been a minutes since I've answered your lister questions, so hear we are with another "Mail Bag" episode
”Count Me In” director, Mark Lo
November 28, 2022 13:21 - 57 minutes - 92.9 MB"Count Me In" is a documentary on Netflix about the art and psyche of a drummer in a rock band. The film's director is on the show today to talk about making the film, the epic drum relay at the end of the film, and interviewing the late great Taylor Hawkins.
Terrifier 2 Executive Producer, Steve Barton
November 21, 2022 07:47 - 41 minutes - 67.3 MBSteve Barton has been giving us great products of horror over the years. He co-founded Dread Central. Produced the Doc Never Sleep Again but more recently, the Terrifier films. Terrifier 2 has done somehting amazing at the box office this past month. With no marketing behind it, it has gone toe to toe with some major Hollywood blockbusters. Here Steve's side of things today on the show. Follow Steve right here: https://www.instagram.com/unclecreepysb/ Follow The Show on IG: https://www...
Write It Black
November 14, 2022 14:48 - 1 hour - 124 MBWriter, Director, Producer, Actor, Standup Comedian, Jaime Reborn is on the show today. He's here to talk about his previous work in front of the camera as well as crafting his own projects. Who his stand up comic heroes are, and his most recent project, Write It Black. A satire that shows the workings of diversity of screen in Hollywood.
Five Animated Feature Films Because......
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 282 MBBasement favorite, Kerey Viswanathan is back. On today's show him and Tyler talk about five of what may be their favorite animate feature films. Everything from Disney favorites, to a few hidden gems in the honorable mentions category.
.....All Because of a Lovecraftian Glory Hole.
October 31, 2022 13:01 - 55 minutes - 88.9 MBHappy Halloween! On today's show, Tyler sits down with Joshua Hull one of the writers behind the hit horror film, Glorious, starring J.K. Simmons and Ryan Kwanten. We discuss the amazing process to getting that film made, his life as an independent filmmaker and of course, craft beer. Follow Joshua on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joshuathehull/?hl=en Check out his newest book right here: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/underexposed_9781419744693/ Don't forget t...
Horror All Nighter!
October 24, 2022 06:01 - 1 hour - 152 MBOn Today's show, Tyler welcomes back past guest Dave Zagorski, as well as co-star and producer of their up and coming horror slash fest, Horny Teenagers Must Die! Connor Holden. On today's show, Dave, Connor and Tyler make have put together their separate lists of films to watch on an all night horror film binge fest.
Significant Other, Cabin Fever, Halloween 4, Slice and From Beyond.
October 21, 2022 15:59 - 29 minutes - 47 MBAnother Friday and another recap on the horror watched this week. Films that Tyler mentions here: Lake Mungo The Changeling Cabin Fever Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers From Beyond Significant Other Slice
Who Invited Duncan Birmingham on The Basement?
October 17, 2022 13:47 - 1 hour - 106 MBWho Invited Them? Dropped last month on Shudder. On Today's show, Tyler since down with the films director, Duncan Birmingham, to talk about the making of the film and his career as a writer working for such talents like Marc Maron and writing for tabloid media. The "real estate horror film" is s fun watch for anytime, especially this Halloween season. Follow Duncan via Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/duncanbirm https://www.instagram.com/duncanbirm/?hl=en Follow The Base...
Halloween Ends, ended.
October 14, 2022 16:08 - 31 minutes - 51 MBJust like last week, a little chat about the films Tyler has been watching this week in October including the newly released, Halloween Ends. Also, follow Hot Genre Topics on Instagram and get ready for the new episode this Sunday: https://www.instagram.com/hotgenretopics/?hl=en And don't forget to follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
”The Takeover” Takes Over The Basement
October 12, 2022 13:37 - 52 minutes - 84 MBNew independent film, "The Takeover" directed by Trent Harris has a special screening this coming Saturday in Roswell, Georgia(little north of Atlanta). See the link below if you're interested in attending. On the show today Trent and one of the stars of the film, Mary Tabor, sit down to talk about the film and it's upcoming premiere. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-takeover-movie-premiere-tickets-415460953897?fbclid=IwAR2VgkpqCFaiLm2tqW0arlUlKZvyq8EqXdLw8w9W9Kl5gc4ZX_c84Lqmbek https://w...
Rebel Filmmaking with Josh Stifter
October 10, 2022 06:41 - 1 hour - 133 MBJosh Stifter has done a lot. He was a contestant on Robert Rodriguez's filmmaking reality show, "Rebel Without A Crew", where he made the film, The Good Exorcist. He's back with his newly released "comedy horror" film, Greywoods Plot that is available on multiple platforms, one of them being Tubi. Go track it down! Check out Josh' website and Patreon page for Flush Studios below. https://www.joshstifter.com/ https://www.patreon.com/flushstudios Don't forget to follow The Basement on...
Must Be The Season of The Witch!
October 07, 2022 20:53 - 31 minutes - 50 MB31 Days of horror Films week one! If you've been following on Instagram, Tyler has been watching a horror film a day this October. Here's his analysis of the first seven he watched this week! Halloween 3: Season of the Witch My Best Friends Exorcism Dark Night of the Scarecrow Trick R' Treat The Invisible Man(1933) The Silence of the Lambs Hellraiser(2022) Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
100 Episodes/Hot Genre Topics
October 04, 2022 19:52 - 48 minutes - 78.4 MB100 Episodes, wow. Thank you all so much for the downloads over the last year and a half. Since this is slightly last minute, I wanted to hop on and show my gratitude, as well as give you all a teaser to a little Instagram Live show myself an past guest, GeanerikC and I do bi-weekly. Hot Genre Topics premiered on October 2nd, be sure to give it a follow and tune in! https://www.instagram.com/hotgenretopics/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
”Alone With You” filmmakers, Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks
October 03, 2022 10:36 - 48 minutes - 77.4 MBEmily Bennett and Justin Brooks crafted a hell of a psychological horror film called, "Alone With You". Although the film was crafted during Covid lockdown, it's message of isolation and losing control of your mind gives the film a push to exceed all the other films that have the label, "Covid Film". The pair are on their show to talk about the making of this film. Alone With You, is available on VOD through Dark Star Pix and Raven Banner Entertainment. Follow Emily and Justin on socia...
What You Watching Vol. 5! Summer Re-Cap!
September 29, 2022 06:41 - 1 hour - 191 MBChris Carantit is back! We're taking a look back at everything major that we watched this summer! Shows like Ozark, House of The Dragon, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk and much more are covered on the show today!
The Best Tik Tok Page in the State of Massachusetts.
September 26, 2022 06:01 - 1 hour - 113 MBElijah Boivin co-stared in Tyler's first film "The Station". It's been ten years since all of that and Elijah has gone on to make some cool music and music videos as well as creating one of the most entertaining Tik Tok pages. Everything you need to know about Elijah is right here: https://linktr.ee/ElijahBoivin Follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en For advertising inquires, feel free to email [email protected]
You Either Skate, Or You Die!
September 19, 2022 06:29 - 58 minutes - 93.5 MBOctober 7th and 8th, The Skate or Die Film Festival makes it's debut to the world. Pottstown, Pennsylvania is the site for the weekend of fun genre films screenings from all over the world. To break it all down, the festivals director Justin Harlan is here to talk about what he's got going on for a fun filled weekend. Learn everything about Skate of Die Film Festival here: http://farsightedblog.com/full-schedule/ Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skate-or-die-film-fes...
There’s More to The Chewlies Gum Guy
September 12, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 102 MBScott Schiaffo is best known for his role as The Chewlies Gum Guy in Kevin Smith's landmark film, "Clerks". Today on the show we learn more to his story as an actor, musician, and author. Also, Scott is reprising his role as the Chewlies Gum Guy in the upcoming Clerks 3. Follow Scott on his socials. https://www.instagram.com/scottschiaffo/ https://www.facebook.com/scott.schiaffo https://mobile.twitter.com/scottschiaffo Don't forget to follow the podcast on IG: https://www.instagram...
The Incredibly Busy, Chelsea LeSage
September 06, 2022 06:05 - 52 minutes - 84.6 MBChelsea LeSage is multi talented as a writer, producer, actor and model. She's running two production companies, performing in plays and films, and flying out at a moments notice to Los Angeles to model for Lizzo's clothing line, Yitty. Today on the show she comes by the Basement to hang out and talk about her career and why Shakespeare is still very relevant. Chelsea's website is right here: https://www.chelsealesage.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsea.lesage/?...
Happy Labor Day! Be Back Tomorrow!
September 05, 2022 13:32 - 1 minute - 1.97 MBIn observance of Labor Day, today's regularly scheduled program of having a new episode air will slide just 24 hours. New episode tomorrow, an then back to the normal schedule.
Chris Fiato Has A Story to Tell
August 29, 2022 07:35 - 1 hour - 172 MBChris Fiato is one talented musician and a hell of a movie buff. But on today's show Chris and Tyler tackle the topic of substance abuse. Something Chris has dealt with in his personal life for many years.
Day Shift editor, Paul Harb
August 22, 2022 06:05 - 53 minutes - 85 MBToday's show welcomes editor, Paul Harb. Who for almost twenty years has had close collaboration with Sylvester Stallone on films like Rocky Balboa, Creed 2, Expendables 1 and 3. Most recently, Paul was the man responsible for cutting the new Netflix hit, Day Shift. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Be Back Next Week!
August 15, 2022 06:02 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MBNo episode today, well actually there is. This counts as an episode. It's just there is no topic or guest on the show. For the first time in sixteen months I'm taking a week off from the show. So enjoy this quick update on things, like the film I executive produced. Which you can learn about below. HTMD! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/horny-teenagers-must-die-the-movie--3#/ Follow the show on IG! https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
It’s a DIY Filmmaking Family Affair.
August 08, 2022 12:05 - 48 minutes - 77.3 MBToday on the show we welcome half of Adams Family Films, Toby Posner and John Adams. Toby and John have been making films with their daughters Lulu and Zelda for some time now. Last year they hit one out of the park with their mother/daughter, coming of age, folk horror hit, "Hellbender". The film made it onto Shudder in spring of 2022 and also got a DVD release a few weeks back. Hear Toby and John talk about keeping filmmaking in the family, making it to major festival circuit, and what's n...
The Return of the Movie Messiah
August 01, 2022 06:06 - 1 hour - 113 MBActor, and Youtuber, Brian Hunter is on the basement today! Brian shares some hilarious struggling actor stories, and plugs his short film that he has hitting the film festival circuit soon. Link to the trailer is on his Instagram which is available below. Brian's IG: https://www.instagram.com/iambhunter/?hl=en Don't forget to give the show a follow on IG as well: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
”The Stylist” director, Jill Gevargizian
July 25, 2022 06:12 - 50 minutes - 81.6 MBOn today's show we welcome director Jill Gevargizian. The Kansas City native filmmaker breaks down her process and how she was able to craft such a well polished indie thriller, "The Stylist". "The Stylist" is streaming now on Shudder, Arrow Video, other VOD platform you can thing of and just recently got a Blu-ray release. Go see it! Find Jill over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillsixx/?hl=en Follow "The Stylist": https://www.instagram.com/thestylistfilm/?hl=en And don't ...
Ooze, Brother!
July 18, 2022 06:31 - 1 hour - 138 MBOn today's show, Tyler welcomes back musician and horror fiend Greg Mocco to the show. Tyler and Greg both have picked five films that are full of one thing and that is gross and slimy, ooze! Follow Greg via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregmoco/ Follow the podcast right here for cool content that revolves around the show: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/
The Films of John Carpenter: Part Two
July 11, 2022 12:36 - 1 hour - 151 MBThe conclusion of the retrospect on the career of John Carpenter. Tyler chats with himself about Memoirs of an Invisible Man, In the Mouth of Madness, Vampires, Body Bags and many more! Source used for the show: https://www.amazon.com/Assault-System-Nonconformist-Cinema-Carpenter/dp/B08JDTRJTK Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Stranger Things Season 4!
July 05, 2022 13:49 - 1 hour - 100 MBSPOILER ALERT FOR SEASON 4 OF STRANGER THINGS!!!!! Now listen to Cory Dominic and Tyler talk about it.
The Films of John Carpenter: Part 1
July 04, 2022 13:45 - 2 hours - 256 MBFirst of two episodes. A retrospective of a filmmaker that has had a huge impact on Tyler, none other than John Carpenter. Listen to Tyler talk for nearly three hours about everything from "Dark Star" to "They Live". Part Two coming next Monday. The book referenced in the episodes can be found right here: https://www.amazon.com/Assault-System-Nonconformist-Carpenter-Standard/dp/B08JL3ZQZC Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Let’s Put Some ”Stories in Motion”
June 27, 2022 11:03 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn Today's episode, Tyler sits down with filmmaker, Chris Esper. An award winning filmmaker to come out of the New England film scene. Today's show consists of Chris and Tyler reminiscing about the funny and yet unfortunate event that led them to meet. Chris working in Los Angeles, and writing his own book, "The Filmmakers Journey". Link to buy it is below. Chris' book: https://www.amazon.com/Filmmakers-Journey-Nobody-Tells-Industry-ebook/dp/B01F6J3W5O His Youtube Channel with a lot of...
Exploring Midnight Pulp and Retro Crush
June 20, 2022 14:01 - 56 minutes - 90.2 MBFor a few years now, the streaming platforms Midnight Pulp and Retro Crush have been the home of old school anime and underground pulp and exploitation films of the past sixty years. Today Tyler sits down in front of the microphone and chats about some of the films he's seen on the platforms. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
”Spookies” Writer and Producer, Frank Farel
June 06, 2022 06:10 - 1 hour - 106 MBOne of the biggest cult movies of all time, "Spookies", has caught an audience that can't get enough of it. Today on the show I am joined by the writer and producer of that film, Frank Farel. Buy Spookies on Blu Ray: https://www.amazon.com/Spookies-Blu-ray-Set-Peter-Dain/dp/B083MZ4GX8 Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en Buy me a "Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/tylergeis
Kevin Smith Sampler
May 30, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 138 MBNo, Kevin Smith is not on today's episode. He's kind of a tough guy to get ahold of. But as fans of his, an episode about his filmography needed to be produced. Co-founder of PHASR Media, Aaron Iara joins Tyler today on The Basement. The two of them bring three of Kevin Smith's films to chat about. A lot of knowledge about the universe that Kevin has built in his films will be spilled on today's show. Enjoy! Follow Aaron over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effectivenerd/?hl=en ...
VHS Cover Art, ”Kindertrauma” and Politicians Jumping out of Paintings
May 23, 2022 11:32 - 49 minutes - 78.7 MBFilmmaker Matt Sullivan is on the show today. He has multiple short films that have been out there on the film festival circuit for awhile now. More recently his film, "Dead Air" got a great Buzz Feed article about it as well as making it onto Joe Bob Briggs' Mutant Fest last year. Matt's work is in the link below. Follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en Buy Tyler a Ko-fi as well: https://ko-fi.com/tylergeis Matt's Films: https://www....
Christopher Roy’s Voice
May 16, 2022 06:01 - 1 hour - 131 MBChris Roy and Tyler Geis have been friends for over twenty years. And back when the basement was literally a place you hangout at and not just a podcast, Chris was a regular there as well. On today's show, host and guest rehash some memories of the original basement, the legal weed game, minimum wage wars, and Chris becoming a voice over artist. Be sure to follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Hollywood Hustle with Vinny Fiorenza
May 09, 2022 06:05 - 37 minutes - 59.6 MBHollywood Talent Manager, Vinny Fiorenza is on the show today. We're talking about the mind of a talent manager in tinsel town, his entrepreneurial abilities, how he brings that east coast/New York mentality to the west coast, what creatives should be doing to get seen by managers and agents, and film scenes that make you cry and how it's "not necessary". Vinny also produced a film that is on the film festival circuit right now. "Love and Love Not", directed by Anthony Cally who was on thi...
Evan Clinton is Back!!!!!
May 02, 2022 11:29 - 56 minutes - 89.9 MBThe very first guest ever to appear on The Basement has returned. Evan Clinton is back on the show, and he is also back from his journey down to New Orleans after his exploration of the film scene down there. Everything you need to know about Evan is right here: https://www.evanclinton.com/ And like always, don't forget to follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
How Do You Pronounce ”Studio Ghibli”?
April 25, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 82.7 MBToday on the show, it's a sampler of a few films from the classic Japanese Animation Studio, Studio Ghibli. Get ready to listen to Tyler's reaction to films like Spirited Away, Ocean Waves, My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke. Also, I guess there is a debate on how to pronounce the name "Studio Ghibli". Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en