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#576 - What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?

The Basement Yard

1h 20m
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Summary

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Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez dive into the Halloween spirit by debating classic horror movie monsters, legendary killers, and childhood fears. The hosts argue over the merits of vampires versus werewolves, rank iconic horror villains like Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees, and reminisce about nostalgic Saturday morning cartoons. Later in the episode, the duo conduct a strategic Halloween candy draft with specific constraints, debating the best chocolate, sugar, and non-traditional treats to secure victory on social media polls.

  • The hosts argue that vampires are significantly superior to werewolves and mummies because of the perceived luxury, generational wealth, and lack of uncontrollable animal rage. 16:54
  • When drafting Halloween candy without mainstream giants like Reese's or Skittles, drafting versatile crowd-pleasers like Kit Kats and Airheads creates a competitive advantage. 56:30
  • Rice Krispie Treats make an elite non-traditional Halloween snack pick because they offer comforting nostalgia and versatile decorating options. 1:11:31
  • Classic horror icons like Freddy Krueger spark genuine debate over whether supernatural dream powers make them more terrifying than physically imposing slashers like Jason Voorhees. 45:32

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Intro and Jacket Talk

    Joe and Frank kick off the episode by discussing a new jacket and its price, setting a casual tone.

  2. 1:07
    Retro TV Nostalgia

    They reminisce about 90s Saturday morning cartoons, especially Power Rangers and Spider-Man.

  3. 3:30
    Monster Memories

    The conversation shifts to childhood fears and scary movies, with each host sharing personal horror experiences.

  4. 7:20
    Halloween Road Trip Plans

    Frank discusses an upcoming spooky road trip to Salem, sparking talk about ghost tours and haunted lore.

  5. 12:30
    Scary Movie Deep Dive

    The hosts dive into favorite scary films, debating which monsters are the most terrifying and why.

  6. 18:01
    Slam Poetry & Podcast Promotion

    They reflect on past slam poetry successes and promote their Squarespace website, BetterHelp, Skims, and Patreon.

  7. 21:15
    Closing and Call to Action

    The episode wraps up with final sponsor messages and an invitation to join the Basement Yard community.

  8. 42:42
    Podcast Intro and Merchandise Promotion

    Hosts introduce the episode and promote new merch and website links.

  9. 43:28
    Drafting Chocolate and Sugar Candies

    Joe and Frankie pick their chocolate and sugary candies, debating choices.

  10. 44:48
    Deep Dive into Freddy Krueger Lore

    Discussion about Freddy's backstory, burned skin, and why he's scary.

  11. 45:33
    Exploring Other Horror Icons and Their Powers

    Hosts compare Jason, Michael Myers, Pinhead, Leatherface, and other villains' abilities.

  12. 1:19:14
    Wrap-Up, Sponsors, and Outro

    Hosts thank sponsors, recap draft, and sign off with social media reminders.

Highlights

  • 4:38

    Superheroes and Criminalsdebate

    A debate unfolds over whether superheroes existing would inevitably invite terrifying real-world supervillains like the Joker.

  • 12:24

    Salem Ghost Toursinsight

    The hosts discuss upcoming spooky road trips to Salem, Massachusetts, touching on ghost tours and the fear of getting psychologically attached to haunted objects.

  • 14:56

    Ranking Movie Monstersinsight

    The duo debate the pros and cons of classic movie monsters, ultimately deciding that vampires and werewolves beat out mummies and Frankenstein's monster.

  • 25:44

    Childhood Fears of Skeletonsstory

    Recalling childhood bedroom fears, the hosts share how skeletons, horror episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark, and scary urban legends terrorized them at night.

  • 52:39

    Halloween Candy Draft Rulesstrategy

    The hosts establish strict rules for a Halloween candy draft by banning heavy hitters like Reese's, Skittles, and M&Ms, requiring two chocolates, two sugars, and a non-traditional pick.

  • 56:30

    Drafting Kit Kats Firststrategy

    Frank plays aggressive draft defense by instantly taking Kit Kats off the board to prevent Joe from securing them.

  • 1:11:26

    Rice Krispie Treat Flexinsight

    Joe locks in Rice Krispie Treats as his non-traditional candy pick, earning immediate praise from the room for a brilliant late-round selection.

Quotes

  • “I think the most religious I've ever been was when that movie, the remake of that movie came out in 2006.”
    Unnamed speaker · 30:19
  • “I don't know if I said that into the microphone, but I'm just saying.”
    Unnamed speaker · 9:46
  • “I don't care what you think about the movies, because I don't think you've probably seen many, if any of them.”
    Unnamed speaker · 43:41
  • “The denim jacket. I mean, he's dressed mostly like a person, but this guy, he's got swords for hands, basically.”
    Unnamed speaker · 45:33
  • “The parents, the parents burnt him?”
    Unnamed speaker · 44:55
  • “The scary part about Freddy Krueger is he can make that desk like eat you.”
    Unnamed speaker · 46:01
  • “The only reason I'm gonna knock Jolly Ranchers is because you can either get blue and watermelon, or you can end up with green apple.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:06:20
  • Squarespace 36:15–37:36
  • BetterHelp 37:36–38:53
  • Skims 38:53–40:08
  • Patreon 39:56–41:38
  • thebasementyard.com 41:10–43:22
  • Factor 1:03:23–1:04:43
  • Cash App 1:04:43–1:06:06

About this episode

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Transcript

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Topics

  • Kit Kats
  • Milky Way
  • Blow Pops
  • Airheads
  • Jolly Ranchers
  • Rice Krispie Treats
  • Swedish Fish
  • Snickers
  • Nerds
  • Milk Duds

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