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#574 - The Sauciest Episode Ever

The Basement Yard

1h 23m
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Summary

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Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez return for another episode of The Basement Yard, diving into bizarre tangents that quickly turn into a heated debate about whether they could tackle or get past professional offensive linemen in their current shape. The conversation shifts toward a series of gross and absurd scenarios, including an incident where Joe accidentally exposed himself while walking his dog in the morning, and a bizarre hypothetical game where they design their ultimate urine flavor rotations featuring drinks like Guinness and chocolate milk. Along the way, they analyze their personal breakfast preferences, debating toast crispness levels, bacon doneness, and the supremacy of dipping foods into sauces.

  • Keep your underwear on when walking your dog to avoid accidental public exposure during a morning bend. 11:23
  • Use a budgeting and finance tool like Rocket Money to find and cancel unwanted subscriptions. 1:01:17
  • Organize your underwear drawer so the least favorite pairs end up at the bottom as a laundry reminder. 27:03
  • Check out Santagato Studios online for new apparel, hats, tote bags, and sweatshirts. 42:12

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Show Intro and Host Banter

    Joe and Frank kick off the episode with playful introductions and a quick joke about the studio’s previous show.

  2. 0:36
    Sports Talk: Mets vs. Yankees

    The hosts discuss their baseball fandom, debating which New York team they support and how many games they’ve watched.

  3. 1:42
    Personal Jerseys and Fan Identity

    They talk about personalized jerseys, ownership, and the awkwardness of wearing team gear outside the house.

  4. 5:41
    Pee‑Related Banter and Bathroom Humor

    The conversation shifts to jokes about urination, including a playful debate over how much one can pee and the idea of a 'piss rotation.'

  5. 7:05
    Airbnb Adventures and Bathroom Etiquette

    They share stories from Airbnb stays, discussing bathroom etiquette, peeing outside, and the challenges of shared spaces.

  6. 11:06
    Patreon, Merch, and Call to Action

    The hosts wrap up with a call to support their Patreon, visit their website, and check out new merchandise, before returning to their signature humor.

  7. 12:00
    Product Placement: Squarespace and BetterHelp

    Joe delivers a sponsored segment promoting Squarespace and BetterHelp, explaining their benefits to listeners.

  8. 42:51
    Intro and Sponsorship Announcements

    Hosts introduce the episode and promote sponsors like Rocket Money and Hims.

  9. 45:08
    Snack and Sauce Philosophy

    The hosts dive into their love for messy foods, sauces, and dipping culture, covering bacon, eggs, and birria tacos.

  10. 54:00
    Bacon and Toast Debate

    A detailed discussion about bacon doneness, toast crunch levels, and butter preferences ensues.

  11. 1:01:18
    Sponsor Spotlights and Closing Remarks

    Hosts wrap up with final sponsor plugs, thank listeners, and sign off with social media reminders.

  12. 1:04:37
    Eggs, Breakfast, and School Food Memories

    They talk about egg styles, breakfast routines, and nostalgic school lunch anecdotes like pizza and pretzel day.

Highlights

  • 5:45

    New York Sports and the Knicksinsight

    The hosts discuss how the New York Knicks revitalized the city's sports culture and brought an infectious energy back to local fans.

  • 12:22

    Dog Walking Exposure Incidentstory

    Joe describes waking up, putting on sweat shorts without underwear, and bending down to pick up his dog's poop only to realize he was completely exposed.

  • 15:15

    Tackling Pro Offensive Linemendebate

    Frank argues that he and Joe could get past an offensive line of former NFL players in their current shape, which Joe immediately calls insane.

  • 34:46

    The Ultimate Urine Rotationinsight

    The hosts construct a hypothetical rotation of 5 different beverages they would want to magically piss out, including Coca-Cola, Guinness, and chocolate milk.

  • 52:09

    Ranking Toast Crispnessdebate

    The hosts debate a visual chart of toast doneness, agreeing that overly charred toast is essentially dust and pure carbon.

  • 1:05:41

    The Supremacy of Saucy Foodsinsight

    The hosts passionately agree that dry food is terrible and that a proper meal requires an excessive amount of sauce or a dip to submerge everything into.

Quotes

  • “I was an Avenger, but I'm not a hero anymore.”
    Unnamed speaker · 0:02
  • “I could fill up a pool with piss.”
    Unnamed speaker · 29:59
  • “We have never played on, like, in the NFL.”
    Unnamed speaker · 9:15
  • “It's gonna hurt a little bit, but the, the, you know, the sweetest of fruits have the juiciest of nectars.”
    Unnamed speaker · 43:45
  • “I would love a really good bug-bitten oolong.”
    Unnamed speaker · 44:17
  • “So, I got orange soda, I got a bug-bitten oolong tea.”
    Unnamed speaker · 45:08
  • “What we are saying is that our ideal biological makeup would be us being able to at-will piss Guinness.”
    Unnamed speaker · 48:56
  • Squarespace 37:06–38:28
  • BetterHelp 38:20–39:32
  • Patreon 39:32–41:08
  • TheBasementYard.com 40:49–42:12
  • Santagatos Studios 42:16–42:33
  • Rocket Money 1:01:18–1:03:06
  • Hims 1:03:07–1:04:04

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Transcript

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16,943 words · 5 speakers

Topics

  • Guinness
  • Airbnb
  • New York
  • The Basement Yard
  • Strawberry Milk
  • Chocolate Milk
  • Disney+
  • White Claw
  • Marvel Television
  • Coca-Cola

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