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#578 - Who Does This Guy Think He Is?

The Basement Yard

1h 17m
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Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez host a Halloween-themed episode in costume, discussing topics ranging from celebrity fitness and net worth to grocery store layouts, childhood memories, and grocery delivery apps. The hosts joke about physical altercations with celebrities like Chris Daughtry and Mr. Beast, swap bizarre childhood anecdotes, and debate candy rankings, sauce preferences, and grocery store experiences. Throughout the conversation, they maintain a lighthearted, comedic banter about random trivia, inanimate objects, and pop culture.

  • Grocery store end caps are specifically designed as high-visibility spaces for flashy sales and promotional displays. 11:05
  • Online grocery subscription apps allow users to easily browse various supermarket aisles and order products directly. 10:35
  • Selecting custom wardrobe staples from brands focused on premium materials can offer an affordable alternative for fall fashion. 55:07
  • Delivery services like DoorDash can double as personal life assistants for food, groceries, and sending gifts to loved ones. 56:58

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro and Pirate Persona

    Joe and Frank kick off the episode with a playful intro and Joe’s over-the-top pirate costume, setting a lighthearted tone.

  2. 5:49
    Food Talk: Hot Dog and Whole Foods

    They discuss hot dog costumes, Whole Foods shopping habits, and the absurdity of eating out versus grocery shopping.

  3. 25:00
    Patreon and Merchandise Promotion

    Frank and Joe explain how Patreon supports the podcast and direct listeners to their website and merch store.

  4. 29:18
    Construction Tools and Hammer Stories

    Joe shares a humorous anecdote about a construction worker who could bounce a hammer back to him, leading to a playful hammer debate.

  5. 30:51
    Squarespace Website Promotion

    Joe promotes Squarespace, explaining how the platform helps creators build professional websites quickly and easily.

  6. 32:01
    BetterHelp Therapy Ad

    Joe talks about the benefits of online therapy with BetterHelp, encouraging listeners to consider mental health support.

  7. 33:14
    Angry Orchard Cider Spotlight

    The hosts showcase Angry Orchard’s Halloween cider lineup, describing flavors and encouraging listeners to try them.

  8. 39:27
    Candy Draft and Inside Jokes

    The trio recounts a recent candy draft, sharing playful banter about favorite candies and inside jokes.

  9. 42:59
    Podcast Intro and Ad Read

    Hosts introduce the episode and read the sponsor ads for Quince and DoorDash.

  10. 45:15
    Inanimate Object Tier List

    They brainstorm a tier list of inedible objects that look delicious, ranging from washing machines to marbles and toys.

  11. 56:01
    Product Spotlights: Quince & DoorDash

    Hosts give detailed pitches for the Quince apparel brand and the DoorDash delivery service, highlighting features and perks.

  12. 58:01
    Edible vs. Inedible Food Talk

    The conversation shifts to discussing various foods and drinks, including ice pops, sauces, and the appeal of certain flavors.

Highlights

Quotes

  • “I'm in character. I'm like, you know what I mean?”
    Unnamed speaker · 0:16
  • “By the way I never knew that there were different types of hammers. I thought hammers.”
    Unnamed speaker · 28:48
  • “I had a Tigger thing and I was putting stuff in it and then I realized, oh, I'm, I'm fingering.”
    Unnamed speaker · 45:58
  • “We all know number one. We all know number one.”
    Unnamed speaker · 50:24
  • “My brother had it in their ear, and we went tubing, and they fell tubing, and the water pressure like lodged it in their ear.”
    Unnamed speaker · 52:58
  • Squarespace 30:20–31:52
  • BetterHelp 31:52–33:14
  • Angry Orchard 33:14–34:33
  • Patreon 34:40–36:22
  • TheBasementYard.com 35:44–37:33
  • SanAgatoStudios.com 37:35–38:12
  • Quince 55:00–57:07
  • DoorDash 56:58–58:00

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Transcript

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15,514 words · 3 speakers

Topics

  • Carhartt
  • Whole Foods
  • Applegate Farms
  • The Basement Yard
  • Fetty Wap height
  • Mr. Beast height

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