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#565 - Are We Ready For Pie?!

The Basement Yard

Hosted by Frank Alvarez and Joe Santagato

1h 22m
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Summary

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Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez return to the basement for a wide-ranging conversation that kicks off with an absurd debate over how each defines shyness, featuring an involuntary squeal. Frank recounts his family vacation to Turks and Caicos, detailing his terrifying encounter with airplane tarmac delays, blindingly blue water, and a terrifying brush with a barracuda while snorkeling. The hosts transition into passionate drink reviews, debating the merits of mint mojitos, Aperol spritzes, and the newly discovered Hugo spritz, before spiraling into an unexpected debate about whether bartenders are too dramatic. Later, they rank ice cream flavors and debate the merits of various pies, leading to a comedic exploration of nostalgic childhood movies like Ratatouille, Willy Wonka, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

  • Salted caramel remains one of the top universally praised ice cream and gelato flavors. 42:44
  • Gelato uses more milk and less cream compared to standard ice cream. 41:44
  • Rhubarb stalks are safe to eat, but the large green leaves contain high levels of dangerous acid. 23:12
  • Finasteride and minoxidil are prescription-strength ingredients used to help prevent hair loss. 32:54

Chapters

  1. 0:01
    Podcast Intro and Lululemon Promotion

    Hosts open the episode with a brief Lululemon fall line promotion before transitioning to the main show.

  2. 2:48
    Defining Shyness Through Playful Banter

    Joe, Frank, and a guest riff on what it means to be shy, using humor and personal anecdotes to explore the concept.

  3. 6:36
    Award Announcement and Podcast Recognition

    The trio celebrates receiving the iHeart Podcast Award for best duo, discussing the honor and its impact on their brand.

  4. 17:00
    Vacation Story: Turks & Caicos Tarmac Tale

    Frank recounts a family vacation mishap involving a delayed flight and tarmac wait, sharing the humorous details of the trip.

  5. 25:00
    Snack‑Time Debate: Gelato vs. Ice Cream

    Hosts debate the differences between gelato and ice cream, sharing personal preferences and playful arguments about flavors.

  6. 31:44
    Sponsored Segment: BetterHelp and Hims

    The episode includes a commercial break promoting mental health services and hair‑loss treatments, with hosts providing personal endorsements.

  7. 33:52
    Wrap‑Up and Patreon Promotion

    The hosts conclude the episode, encouraging listeners to support them on Patreon and visit their merchandise and live‑show websites.

  8. 46:09
    Cookie Flavor Debate

    Joe and Frank argue over the best cookie flavors, debating Mount Rushmore of ice cream and the merits of cookies and cream versus other classics.

  9. 47:27
    Ice Cream Top Three Selection

    The hosts discuss their personal top three ice cream flavors, sharing preferences and debating the inclusion of unique options like cherry vanilla and salted caramel.

  10. 49:02
    Pecan and Mint Chocolate Chip Debate

    Joe brings up buttered pecan as a surprising favorite while Frank dismisses mint chocolate chip as a fraud, sparking a heated discussion about flavor authenticity.

  11. 50:17
    Flavor Mixing Rules

    The duo sets up a playful rule for mixing ice cream flavors in one cup, debating which combinations are acceptable and how to handle multiple scoops.

  12. 51:22
    Chunk Uniformity Argument

    Frank insists on uniform chocolate chips in cookie dough, criticizing uneven chunks and referencing a casino scene to illustrate his point.

Highlights

  • 1:40

    Defining Shyness with a Squealinsight

    Frank attempts to describe what shyness feels like internally by making an unexpected high-pitched squealing noise, leading to confusion from Joe and Zuben about whether that is a normal reaction.

  • 8:21

    Tarmac Meltdown in Turksstory

    Frank shares the frustrations of his family vacation, specifically losing patience and demanding to get off the plane after sitting on the tarmac for forty minutes with no gate available.

  • 11:41

    The Terrifying Barracuda Encounterstory

    Frank describes his wife seeing a barracuda while snorkeling on vacation and Joe's immediate refusal to stay in the water near fish with teeth that can take chunks out of people.

  • 28:21

    Bartenders Being Too Dramaticdebate

    Frank goes on a rant complaining about bartenders taking themselves too seriously and performing overly artistic routines when making simple drinks, sparking a debate with Joe.

  • 41:44

    Gelato Versus Ice Creamdata

    Zuben explains the technical difference between gelato and ice cream, noting that gelato uses more milk and less cream in its composition.

  • 49:19

    Ranking Ice Cream Flavorsinsight

    The hosts examine America's top ice cream flavors, expressing absolute disgust for mint chocolate chip while passionately defending vanilla, cookie dough, and salted caramel.

  • 1:15:35

    Childhood Movie Terrorsstory

    The conversation shifts to terrifying moments in classic kids movies, with both hosts agreeing that Judge Doom from Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Large Marge from Peewee's Big Adventure genuinely traumatized them.

Quotes

  • “I don't think I've done many things to give my wife the ick. If she heard me with the snorkel in my mouth, she would have not been sexually attracted to me.”
    Unnamed speaker · 11:09
  • “I love the outside, I just told you I was in the ocean.”
    Unnamed speaker · 39:22
  • “I don't like lemon flavored pastries. I think you're in the same boat.”
    Unnamed speaker · 52:14
  • “Mint chocolate chip is the biggest fraud in the world.”
    Joe Santagato · 49:19
  • “I love how hazelnut is just almost chocolate, but there's that nuttiness to it. I kinda like that.”
    Unnamed speaker · 51:04
  • “I think cookies and cream was birthed through the anus of Oreo.”
    Unnamed speaker · 48:04
  • Lululemon 0:01–0:28
  • BetterHelp 31:41–32:45
  • Hims 32:39–33:35
  • Patreon 33:52–35:31
  • Santagato Studios 35:26–35:51
  • The Basement Yard 36:01–36:13
  • lululemon 52:41–53:15
  • DoorDash 55:30–57:16
  • Little Spoon 57:01–58:45
  • Patreon 1:21:02–1:21:29

About this episode

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Transcript

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Topics

  • Cream Pie
  • Vanilla
  • SeaWorld
  • Cookie dough
  • Chocolate chip
  • Cookies and Cream
  • Hugo spritz
  • Blueberry Pie
  • Prosecco
  • Cherry Pie

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