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#577 - We've Encountered An Alien!

The Basement Yard

1h 6m
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Summary

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Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez ramble through an eclectic conversation touching on skateboarding nostalgia, miniature food and tech decks, and word preferences like congeal and curdle. They dive into internet lore about alleged military encounters with seven-foot reptilian aliens and debate the logistics of surviving space versus deep-sea submarines. Later, the hosts review a map of the United States breaking down the most popular Halloween candy by state, sparking strong opinions on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Airheads, Kinder Bueno, and Red Vines.

  • Skateboarding requires immense mental commitment to overcome the fear of falling repeatedly. 4:37
  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are considered overrated by the host. 49:31
  • Airheads rank as a favorite candy choice in states like Texas and Florida. 52:42
  • Kinder Bueno and Lindt chocolate take the top spots for favorite Halloween candy in New York and Alaska respectively. 55:04

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Intro and Studio Banter

    Joe and Frank open the episode with playful jabs about their studio and past shows, setting a light‑hearted tone.

  2. 0:37
    Desk Slap Debate

    The hosts riff on their notorious desk‑slapping habit, joking about its impact on audio and the audience’s reaction.

  3. 2:00
    Bodacious Wordplay

    A humorous digression into the meaning of “bodacious,” with the hosts debating its definition and cultural usage.

  4. 6:25
    Skateboarding History & Tech Decks

    Joe and Frank dive into skateboarding lore, discussing its origins, evolution, and the niche world of tech decks and mini‑skate parks.

  5. 26:08
    Guinness, Sponsors, and Merch

    The hosts promote their sponsors—PrizePicks, Rocket Money, Patreon, and merch—while reminiscing about Guinness‑drinking moments on tour.

  6. 30:53
    Alien Encounter Teaser

    Joe and Frank segue into a speculative discussion about alien sightings, military encounters, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

  7. 38:34
    Abduction Hypotheticals

    The conversation turns to personal abduction stories, skepticism, and what evidence would convince listeners of alien encounters.

  8. 42:32
    Alien Encounter and Space Musings

    Joe and Frank discuss the absurdity of seeing Earth from space and the mental impact of astronauts on the cosmos.

  9. 45:02
    Fear of the Unknown and Dark

    The hosts explore humanity's fear of darkness and the unknown, drawing parallels to space and everyday anxieties.

  10. 46:32
    Ad Break: Hims and DoorDash

    A commercial segment promoting Hims for hair loss and DoorDash for delivery services interrupts the conversation.

  11. 49:06
    Halloween Candy Map Reveal

    The trio dives into a map of the U.S. showing each state's favorite Halloween candy, sparking playful debate.

  12. 54:36
    State-by-State Candy Trivia

    They test each other's knowledge of which candy is most popular in various U.S. states, leading to humorous confusion.

Highlights

Quotes

  • “He kinda had a little bit of a sexy thing going on there.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:13
  • “It is a physical act, and a lot of it is also skill, but like, I feel like I would be held back more by my mental-”
    Unnamed speaker · 4:43
  • “I wanna say California. Ooh, 1950's California surfers, that just felt right.”
    Unnamed speaker · 6:27
  • “Yeah, dude, you remember Keith had a mini bike?”
    Unnamed speaker · 7:07
  • “Well, that was a fun thing we were doing.”
    Unnamed speaker · 12:23
  • “That doesn't make any sense because there is less out there.”
    Unnamed speaker · 42:32
  • “it was, someone went, one of the astronauts went and they were just like, it fucks with you mentally because everything, every problem, every person, all human history, right there.”
    Unnamed speaker · 43:09
  • “I don't like that when I look at like, uh, when I'm in a lake and I like look at the water and I can't see anything and I'm just like, I don't know what's there, if anything.”
    Unnamed speaker · 44:14
  • “Which is, I, I will stand by, just wanna make sure, it's that time of the year, remind everybody, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are absolute dogshit.”
    Unnamed speaker · 49:31
  • PrizePicks 26:08–27:12
  • Rocket Money 27:13–28:19
  • Patreon 28:20–29:35
  • thebasementyard.com 29:26–30:36
  • Santagatosstudios.com 30:28–30:53
  • Hims 46:32–47:58
  • DoorDash 48:09–49:03
  • Patreon 1:05:44–1:06:00

About this episode

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Transcript

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13,627 words · 6 speakers

Topics

  • Jell-O
  • Guinness
  • New York
  • Reese's Pieces
  • New Jersey
  • Sweet Smiles
  • Disney+
  • Virginia
  • California
  • Earth

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