Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Fast Pitch Ep 44 feat. Ryan Kendrick - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:54:39 -0500

The Sack delivered something rare this week — four one-word titles. That means everyone gets their own word, their own pitch, their own movie.

With Film Editor Ryan joining as special guest, that's four totally unique, completely off-the-cuff pitches — each with Plot, Cast, Tagline, and Movie Marriages. This week, the Sack giveth: Stranger. Neighborhood. When. Frogman. Four titles. Four pitches. Pure entertainment. Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less. Only on Bucky's Basement.

Sorcerers Apprentice - Casting Cage Ep 48 - Bucky's Basement

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:20:00 -0500

INT. BUCKY’S BASEMENT NIGHT

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK.

The basement door slowly opens.

CREEEEEEAK.

A SMALL PAPER BAG sits on the doorstep — ON FIRE.

BUCKY
(yelling back inside)
IT’S ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE FLAMING BAGS!

From deeper in the studio:

OLDBOY
Don’t put it out with your boots!

Too late.

Bucky stomps the flames out with his leather magician shoe.

He pauses.

Something was inside the bag.

Slowly, he bends down… removes the shoe… and brings it to his nose.

Sniff. Sniff. Sniiiiiiiiiiff.

Bucky recoils in horror.

BUCKY
AWWWW MAAAN! WE GOT TURTELTAUBBED AGAIN!!

CUT TO BLACK.

Snow Yogurt & Green - Feat Lisle Jones - Fast Pitch 43 - Bucky's Basement

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:58:00 -0500

The Sack has spoken, and this week it delivered something truly unprecedented: Snow Yogurt and Green.

You read that right. Joining us in the studio is special guest and Nashville comedian Lisle Jones, making it a four-pitch showdown for the ages. Casts, Movie Marriages, Taglines — all built from the ground up with backs against the wall and absolutely no dignity to spare. And somehow, through the beautiful chaos of it all, a common thread emerged: the artist Snow. Yes, that Snow. "Informer" Snow. A licky boom boom down. Nobody plans it. Nobody can explain it. That's just what happens when the Sack is in charge. Same title. Four movies. Zero dignity. Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less. Only on Bucky's Basement.

Kick-Ass - Casting Cage Ep 46 - Bucky's Basement

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:20:00 -0500

Welcome to Bucky's Basement! This week, we're suiting up for a **Casting Cage** episode covering the 2010 indie superhero cult hit: *Kick-Ass*.

Critically acclaimed and fan-adored, this one stars Nic Cage, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and a whole lot of people getting hit really hard. The guys break down the subplots, the style, the surprisingly deep character work, and a whole lotta Big Daddy and Hit-Girl So strap on your homemade vigilante suit, hit the streets, and let us keep you company on patrol. Because nobody does Cage like we do. Only on Bucky's Basement.

The Posh Climber - Fast Pitch Ep 42 - Bucky's Basement

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:20:00 -0500

This week on Fast Pitch, The Sack giveth a coveted 3-Word Title: The Posh Climber.

Where can the guys take us with a title like that? Mt. Everest... in style? A String Cheese Incident show... also in style ? Or maybe a documentary (ahem) about a flower? Yeah. We go there. Same title. Three movies. Zero dignity. Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less. Only on Bucky's Basement.

Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans - Casting Cage EP 45 - Bucky's Basement

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:20:00 -0500

Holy smokes, do we have a Casting Cage episode for you! This week, we review the 2009 Werner Herzog joint: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.
Nic Cage plays — you guessed it — a shady cop. How shady, you ask? Let's see. He dates a prostitute. He breaks nearly every law. He does ALL the drugs. There's nothing that will get in his way and nothing he won't smoke (except cigarettes — go figure) to help close the case. So does that, technically, make him a good cop with some bad habits? We discuss. With a hell-yeah cast, an awesome director, and Nic Cage fully unleashed, BL:PoCNO is something to behold. Plus — there's lizards. Wtf is up with all the lizards?! Put your hands on the wall and get ready for a shakedown. Because nobody does Cage like we do. Only on Bucky's Basement.

Sonny Vegas and the Zandalee - Fast Pitch Ep 41 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:20:00 -0500

Sometimes when you stare directly into the sun you can still see the sun when you look away. Like the image is burned into your retina, and your mind. And sometimes when you watch a lot of Nic Cage movies he just becomes burned into your mind, popping out at the most inopportune times. For example, when you're trying to record a podcast episode that has nothing to do with him, but he couldn't take not being in the spotlight...and so here we are. It's another episode of Fast Cage, or, Cage Pitch...Pitch Coppola? Rich Gabagool? Now I'm just writing nonsense. Why are you still reading? Just play the damn episode!

This episode is brought to you by:

The number 4

The letter T

Square pegs in round holes

and contributions from loyal listernships like you.

Thank You, your tote bag is not in the mail.

Knowing - Casting Cage Ep 44 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:53 -0500

Remember Knowing? The sci-fi, apocalyptic, sorta-religious action flick where Nic Cage deciphers a string of numbers that predict global catastrophes. And the numbers? They don't lie.

We're unpacking alien angels, questionable ciphers, and a story that's ultimately about finding faith — even when that faith is convoluted, chaotic, and kind of pointless. Just like our review process. We're faithful to one thing: watching every Nic Cage movie so you don't have to. Because nobody does Cage like we do. Only on Bucky's Basement.

Watching Dawn, The Heavy Cleaner - Fast Pitch Ep 40 - Bucky's Basement

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:53:40 -0500

Welcome back to Bucky’s Basement.

This week on Fast Pitch, the Sack giveth… “Watching Dawn, The Heavy Cleaner.” Yeah. Let that one marinate. With only 15 minutes each to build a full movie — complete with Cast, Tagline, and Movie Marriage — what direction will the guys take? Is sci-fi in the cards? What about an origin story? Or something closer to home, ripped from the headlines? Or something so unhinged it legally shouldn’t exist? Mum’s the word. You’ll have to listen to find out. Three pitches. One bizarre title. Zero preparation. Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less. Only on Bucky’s Basement.

Bangkok Dangerous - Casting Cage Ep 43 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:47:18 -0600

Nobody said every job would be clean. This week on Casting Cage, we're diving headfirst into the neon-soaked streets of Thailand with Nicolas Cage's 2008 action thriller, 'Bangkok Dangerous'. A seasoned assassin. One last job. A city full of bad decisions. You know how this goes. We do our best to find the silver lining in this remake of the Thai cult classic — brought back to life by the original directors, the Pang Brothers — and honestly? There's more to work with than you might expect. There's action. There's suspense. There are some deeply questionable choices and enough deadpan acting to make you wonder if the real danger was the emotional range we lost along the way. So join us as we explore the seedy underbelly of Bangkok, hunt for the heart beneath the hitman, and ask the question nobody else is brave enough to ask: was this one last job worth it? Be careful out there. You know Bangkok Dangerous. Because nobody does Cage like we do. Only on Bucky's Basement.

Don't Rico Astroids - Fast Pitch Ep 39 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:20:00 -0600

This week on Bucky’s Basement, Fast Pitch pulls the title Don’t Rico Asteroids from the Sack—and the Sack, as usual, shows no mercy.

Undeterred, the boys rise to the challenge with three wildly different interpretations: a futuristic sci-fi parable about classism and moral responsibility, an alien invasion orchestrated by a bottom-feeding film producer, and an unexpectedly earnest origin story for the classic arcade game Asteroids. Same title. Three movies. Zero dignity. Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less. Only on Bucky’s Basement.

National Treasure 2 - Casting Cage Ep 42 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:20:00 -0600

This week, Bucky’s Basement dusts off another Casting Cage episode with 2007’s National Treasure: Book of Secrets, a sequel that proves American history has even more secret compartments than previously disclosed.

Nic Cage returns as Benjamin Gates, this time chasing the mythical City of Gold, Cibola, while reuniting with his whiny daddy (Jon Voight), his ex (Diane Kruger), his trusty sidekick (Justin Bartha), and racing against a lazy treasure hunting Ed Harris. Add in Helen Mirren as Cage’s hot mom as a bonus. We unpack granddaddy-vs-granddaddy dynamics, questionable treasure hunting ethics, and the glossy, carbon-copy soul of late-2000s Hollywood blockbusters. Is it absurd? Absolutely. Is it watchable? Check our ratings. Because nobody does Cage like we do. Only on Bucky’s Basement.

Searching What? - Fast Pitch Ep 38 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:20:00 -0600

This week the guys reach into the sack and pull out the title: Searching What? Fifteen minutes. One title. No prep. They’ve got to come up with a movie pitch — complete with cast, tagline, and Movie Marriage, before the clock runs out. Will it go full-blown sci-fi? Absolutely. Will there be a woman with a questionable, sordid past? You better believe it. Will it somehow spiral into a revisionist history of an obscure Roman Polanski film?🤮 …Regrettably, yes.(and F**K that guy) It’s a pressure cooker of imagination and absolute nonsense. Same title. Three completely different movies. Zero dignity. Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less. Only on Bucky’s Basement.

Next - Casting Cage Ep 41 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:20:00 -0600

This week on Casting Cage, we crack open the 2007 Nicolas Cage thriller Next — the movie where Nic plays a clairvoyant who can glimpse the future… but mostly uses that power to avoid danger, dodge the FBI, and aggressively pursue Jessica Biel. The government wants his gift to stop a catastrophic terrorist attack. Nic Cage wants a quiet life, a breakfast martini, and to get laid. Naturally, things spiral. Bonus twist: We welcome real-life medium Bonnie Page to the show! We sit down for an independent interview to compare actual psychic abilities with Hollywood clairvoyance — and get her honest take on how Next handles the supernatural. We continue our mission of rating every Nicolas Cage movie in chronological order, because nobody does Cage like we do. Only on Bucky’s Basement. Also, check out Bonnie Page @ https://www.bonniepagemedium.com/

We Back! Almost. - Bucky's Basement Season 3 Intro

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:20:00 -0600

WE BACK!!!!! KINDA!!!!

Bucky, Oldboy, and Juicebox got back in the studio to make sure we remembered how to do this whole podcast thing. We'll be back next week with a new episode of Casting Cage. In the meantime, enjoy us being us.

Sharon Simpleton: The Truffle Pauper - Fast Pitch Ep 37 Feat. Little Mikey Colefax

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:20:00 -0600

This week in the basement, we’re rolling out the Fast Pitch welcome mat to our guest straight from the Mile High City — songwriter, creative mind, and manager of the New Orleans style brass band Brothers of Brass Little Mikey Colefax!

Mikey and the guys step up to the mic with some truly original concepts for the movie title Sharon Simpleton: The Truffle Pauper — a title as wild as the pitch's that follow. Expect hallucinating actors, the Truffle Mafia, specially trained guinea pigs, and a re-imagining of what really went down in the factory of everyone's favorite candy maker.

It’s fresh. It’s ridiculous. It’s basement-born cinema at its finest.

Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less — only on Bucky’s Basement.

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Ghost Rider Featuring The Old Guard Podcast - Casting Cage Ep 40 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:36:30 -0600

This week, the dudes saddle up with fellow podcasters Wally Analog and Rowls Royce from The Old Guard to tackle the fiery chaos of 2007’s Ghost Rider! With a cast packed full of legends—Nic Cage, Eva Mendes, Sam Elliott, Peter Fonda, and... Wes Bentley(?)—there’s plenty of hellfire to dissect.

From devilish deals to barely death defying bike stunts, the crew breaks down the cast, plot, and gloriously over-the-top visuals of this pre-MCU wild ride. And The Old Guard jump right into our favorite segments; Tagline, Movie Marriage, and our notorious 3 Tiered Ratings, bringing their own killer spin to the chaos.

Great guests + a divisive movie = an unforgettable Casting Cage Episode 40.
Because nobody does Cage like we do.
Only on Bucky’s Basement.

Hanging with The Old Guard - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:20:00 -0600

This week we're excited to have the guys from "The Old Guard" podcast sit down with us for a Casting Cage episode this week. But before we bring you that, we decided to sit down with Rowls and Wally and get a little background on who they are and how this collaboration came about. Enjoy!

An Education Corrals Misfortunate Blossoms - Fast Pitch Ep 36 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:01:58 -0600

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Boy Howdy, do we have a great episode for you this week! Fast Pitch is on deck and we have a special guest in the Basement with us, our dear friend: Shana Watkins!

We drew a dreaded 5 word title: An Education Corals Misfortunate Blossoms. Is Shana up to the challenge? Are the guys? Listen in to find out we're their imaginations take them. You won't be disappointed. Because it's... Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less – Only on Bucky’s Basement.
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The Wicker Man - Casting Cage Ep 39 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:20:00 -0600

Not the bees!!! On this week's Casting Cage episode, the dudes review the infamous 2006 production of The Wicker Man. We know you've seen the memes...

With deplorable ratings from critics and fans alike, we ask "Is this movie really that bad?" Or is there more going on and it's an intricately plotted out film with subtle details and clues? You'll have to listen in for varying takes from our guys. And we faithfully deliver What Else Was in Theaters, Movie Marriages, Taglines and our own ratings. Cause nobody does Cage like we do! Only on Bucky’s Basement. www.buckysbasement.com

Episode 100 - A Very Special Fast Pitch - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:20:00 -0500

We did it, you guys! We made it to the 100th episode of Bucky's Basement! If you're not impressed, well, we certainly are. Some highlights: We discuss our podcasting history (Coolwhip and Sugarcane's RedBox Movie Reviews & Raising Nashville), as well as some of our favorite past episodes of Bucky's Basement.

We also bring a fresh Fast Pitch episode with a twist. The word Sack only contains words from Nic Cage movie titles we've reviewed. And, we have to cast Nic Cage! Thems the rules! 100th episode...we're glad you made the journey with us. Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less – Only on Bucky’s Basement

World Trade Center - Casting Cage Ep 38 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this week's Casting Cage episode, the guy's review the 2006 Oliver Stone flick: World Trade Center. With stars Nicolas Cage, Michael Pena, Michael Shannon, Maggie Gylennhall, Jon Bernthal, and Maria Bello, it's bound to be an instant classic about one of the most tragic days in U.S. history? Right? Right?....right.

Join the guys at Ground Zero as they dig through the plot, attach new Taglines, and provide some Movie Marriages covering this drama. Cause nobody does Cage like we do! Only on Bucky’s Basement https://youtu.be/gNi0CxlHzx4

Get Slaughtered - Fast Pitch Ep 34 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:20:00 -0500

This week, we have a very special guest joining Bucky's Basement for a Fast Pitch episode, Nashville comedian: Shane Soltzfuz

After a sweet Macho Man Randy Savage impression by Juicebox the guys land on a two word title this week: Get Slaughtered! We don't want to spoil the pitches, but we're going into some unique places. Plus, Shane sheds some light on what Bucky is like outside the Basement. Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less – Only on Bucky’s Basement www.buckysbasement.com

The Weather Man - Casting Cage Ep 37 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:34:02 -0500

It's 2005. Do you know where your kids are?

This week, we have a Casting Cage episode with the dudes reviewing the Nic Cage cult classic (?), The Weather Man. Starring Hope Davis, Nicholas Hoult, and the ever talented Sir My Cocaine (Michael Caine said in a cockney accent). We learn Bucky is in Love with Nicolas Cage (it finally happened, you guys). We also get wildly different views on who (and what) a good father is and which characters in the movie exhibit this behavior. Bring some marshmallows, yall! It's about to get heated. Cause nobody does Cage like we do! Only on Bucky’s Basement

Demonic Victory At Yummy Yard - Fast Pitch Ep 33 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:20:00 -0500

Yo. We got another hum-dinger of a Fast Pitch episode for you. This week, the guy’s draw the challenging title: “Demonic Victory at Yummy Yard.” While the title certainly invokes a dark presence, you also have a light-hearted side to it. And each pitch goes in a completely different direction. We’ve got evil architecture uncovered, futuristic cyber-punk possessions, and a story about a couple running a candy store in Gatlinburg, TN.

Plus, AI churns out a generic movie that we discuss the merits of (or lack thereof). Nothing new under the sun, n’such.

Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less – Only on Bucky’s Basement

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Lord of War - Casting Cage Ep 36 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:20:00 -0500

On this week's Casting Cage episode, the guy's explore 2005's Lord Of War. With stars like the beautiful Jared Leto, so-so Bridget Moynahan, the talented Ethan Hawke, charming Eammon Walker, and the enigmatic Donald Sutherland(?), it's bound to be a hit, right? Right?

Loosely based off a real person, the story is that of an international drug runner profiting off war and death. Truly a picture for the times. We discuss the film in detail, give movie marriage examples, revise the movie's tagline, and deliver our contentious ratings. All for our listenership. Cause nobody does Cage like we do! Only in Bucky’s Basement. www.buckysbasement.com

Chrome Clue Then Timid Stew - Fast Pitch Ep 32 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:20:00 -0500

This week, the guy's draw the unfortunate title of "Chrome Clue Then Timid Stew" for an interesting Fast Pitch episode. Tough, tough title, but they somehow persevere: Crafted Superhero orgin stories, fallen punk rock idols, and a former game show contestant destined for better things. And AI cast Nic Cage in it's movie!! (It's definitely keeping tabs on us)

Also, Oldboy sidetracks into an embarrassing ordeal regarding sheep butts and now we all understand the mind of a lonely farmer a little better... Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less - Only on Bucky’s Basement

National Treasure - Casting Cage Ep 35 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:54:35 -0500

Ever wonder what the Founding Fathers did in their spare time? Yeah, us neither. But Nic Cage sure does in the 2004 blockbuster (?) National Treasure! Have you seen it? Yeah? And did you love it?? Yeah??? Hold on, we're going to guess how old you are....

This is one of Nic Cage's most well known movies. It's a Disney flick. It focuses on conspiracy theories, long lost treasure, and American History. Starring Sean Bean, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, and the dude who's in the Hangover that's hardly in the Hangover. Love it or hate it, we're going to watch it for the listenership. Cause nobody does Cage like we do! Only on Bucky’s Basement

Brother Ropes and the Two Neighbors - Fast Pitch Ep 31 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:20:00 -0500

Last night I dreamed I was on a game show where the host had the face of Nic Cage, the buzzer was a jar of bees, and every question was just the word “why” whispered in reverse.

I lost.

My consolation prize was front-row tickets to

“Brother Ropes and the Two Neighbors”

Matchstick Men - Casting Cage EP 34 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:11:52 -0500

On this week's Casting Cage episode, the guy's review 2003's Matchstick Men. You've seen it, right? Ridley Scott flick, believe it or not. Yeah, Sam Rockwell is in it, too. It got 7.3/10 on IMDB and has a 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes...you sure you haven't seen it? No? Hmm. Well, neither had we, actually. Take that back, Bucky did see it a long time ago, but clearly forgot the plot, so...yeah.

Well, we break it all the way down. You into Long Con films, yeah? Good. Because we have a great episode on a (great? Good? So-so?) Con-man film. You can totally trust us Nobody does Cage like we do! Only on Bucky’s Basement

The Light That Parents Tight - Fast Pitch Ep 30 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:20:00 -0500

This week Fast Pitch gets weird with the title “The Light That Parents Tight.”

What starts as a baffling phrase turns into three wildly different movie pitches. Bucky delivers a twisted tale of overbearing parents who discover their kids reading a classic children’s book. Juicebox dives into a sci-fi/horror/love? story that explores how far new parents will go to fix a broken relationship. And Oldboy? He cashes in on a sequel to his earlier pitch, Shelter Our Darkness, Then Chicago.

Confusion. Chaos. Creativity. Welcome to Bucky’s Basement.

Adaptation - Casting Cage Ep 33 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:23:48 -0500

This week, the guys at Bucky's Basement review 2002's Adaptation for another Fast Pitch episode. Where to begin...it's a fictional film about real life screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, adapting real life novel, The Orchid Thief, for the big screen, unsuccessfully... ? Yeah, we confused ourselves, too. Starring, Nic Cage in a dual role, Meryl Streep (she is hot), and the fabulous Chris Cooper (where do i know him from? He's the angry Dad in many a film).

Nobody does Cage like we do! Only on Bucky’s Basement

Many Imps - Fast Pitch Ep 29 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0500

This week on Bucky's Basement, we have a Fast Pitch episode. The Sack giveth out the title "Many Imps." And Bucky is pissed because he doesn't know what an imp is.

We've got three fresh movie pitches: Juicebox delivers us a long lost, legendary taping of a mysterious game show, Oldboy doles out a story about a Matriarch playing a devilish game with her family over her MLM fortune, Bucky spins us a prequel to a beloved 80's classic, and lastly, and AI drops a pitch about a inherited cabin infested with reality-altering imps. Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less - Only on Bucky’s Basement

Windtalkers - Casting Cage Ep 32 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:46:29 -0500

On this week's episode of Casting Cage, the guys review John Woo's 2002 WWII epic, Windtalkers. Nic Cage plays a shell-shocked soldier tasked with guiding a Navajo code talker safely through the U.S. invasion of Saipan. Is one stab with a bayonet lethal? Is Peter Stormare's character secretly a foreign agent (that accent...)? And whatever the hell happened to Christian Slater?!!!! He's so cool!

Listen in to hear your favorite segments: Plot by Juicebox, Movie Marriage, Tagline, and our beloved rating system. Only on Bucky's Basement!

The Stairway Caller - Fast Pitch Ep 28 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:52:30 -0500

On this week's Fast Pitch episode, the guys draw the title 'The Stairway Caller.' Does a title like that lend itself more to Paranormal Horror or Rom/Com? Listen to find out which direction Juicebox, Bucky, Oldboy, and ChatSmith take their movie pitches.

Also, we have an interesting story from Bucky where he gets star-struck by Kid Rock! True story. Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less - Only on Bucky’s Basement

Sonny - Casting Cage Ep 31 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Bucky's Basement presents a unique episode of Casting Cage this week, where we review a film directed by Nicolas Cage: 2002's "Sonny" (Cage does cast himself an interesting minor role, one Acid Yellow, which we delve into). This film stars James Franco as the titular Sonny, a male prostitute in 1980's (?) New Orleans, pimped out by his mother, Jewel (played by Brenda Blethyn). There is a lot to unpack here.

Why is it so hard to determine what decade this movie takes place in? Why does Sonny have a problem with someone sipping sizzerp? Why Sonny's clients trying to stiff him when he did such a good job with the (ahem) stiffing? And who got "Helen Hunted" in that fiery car explosion from the trailer? Find the answers to all these burning questions, only on Bucky's Basement!!

To, Again - Fast Pitch Ep 27 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Thu, 22 May 2025 22:34:42 -0500

On this weeks episode of Fast Pitch:

Juicebox tries out his firecracker "mouth sounds"

Who are the biggest asshole drivers? Nissan Altima vs Dodge Ram

The guys write a pitch for a movie titled "To, Again".

Captain Corelli's Mandolin - Casting Cage Ep 30 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 13 May 2025 23:57:58 -0500

On this week's episode of Casting Cage, the guy's review the 2001 war epic: Captain Corelli's Mandolin. What's up with all these accents? Is mediocre Mandolin playing really a panty dropper? Would it be a better movie if Christian Bale and Nic Cage switched characters? Find the answers to all these burning questions and more only on Bucky’s Basement.

Porsche Movie Night - Fast Pitch Ep 26 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 06 May 2025 21:49:51 -0500

Welcome back to Bucky's Basement! This week we have a Fast Pitch episode where the title drawn is "Porsche Movie Night"! What was this week's sound effect performed by Juicebox? What mind bending genres did the guys Pitch? Did AI knock it out of the park or strike out again? Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less - Only on Bucky’s Basement

The Family Man - Casting Cage Ep 29 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:20:00 -0500

On this week's Casting Cage Episode of Bucky’s Basement, the guy's review the 2000 Christmas Classic (?): The Family Man. Listen in to learn why they love Tea Leoni (is it her raspy voice or is it that shower scene?), is this movie just another It's A Wonderful Life knockoff or is it a full blown acid trip? And is Don Cheadle the secret villian in this film? (Kinda seems like he pulls a few dick moves). Find answers to these burning questions and learn so much more - Only on Bucky’s Basement

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Mr. Man's Dolphin Ordeal - Fast Pitch Ep 25 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:20:00 -0500

We're back, baby! Fast Pitch returns to its regularly scheduled chaos with a brand new episode. This week, we draw the title: Mr. Man's Dolphin Ordeal. We're diving deep into the wild worlds of horror, sci-fi, and romance. What cinematic madness will Bucky, Juicebox, and Oldboy cook up this time? There’s only one way to find out.
Always unique. Always fresh. In 15 minutes or less - Only on Bucky’s Basement

The Final Showdown - Castor Troy Vs Little Junior Brown - Cage Fight! Episode 10

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:20:00 -0500

The Final Cage Match Begins.

It’s the ultimate showdown in Cage Fight, our no-holds-barred Nic Cage battle royale. In this explosive final episode, two cinematic titans collide: Castor Troy (Face/Off, 1997) vs. Lil Junior Brown (Kiss of Death, 1995).

Only one Cage can claim the crown.
One will rise to Eternal Glory.
The other? Buried in the Basement.

Don’t miss the action—only on Bucky’s Basement.

Troy Vs Goodspeed - Brown Vs Chesnic - Cage Fight! Ep 9 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:07:05 -0500

And then there were Four. Welcome back to another Bucky's Basement Cage Fight episode

The stakes have never been higher as we dive into the final four death match of our explosive limited series! First up, get ready for an adrenaline-pumping duel between two of Nicolas Cage's most unforgettable characters: Castor Troy from Face/Off (1997) squares off against the cunning chemistry expert, Stanley Goodspeed from The Rock(1996).

In Fight Number 2, brace yourself as duty-bound secret agent Doug Chesnic from Guarding Tess (1994) faces the brutal and unpredictable Lil Junior Brown from Kiss of Death (1995).

Who will rise to the occasion and earn a place in the championship? Who will meet their grisly fate?

Cage Fight! - Ep 8 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:17:10 -0500

🔊 Get ready to rumble in Bucky’s Basement, where the cinematic chaos is unleashed! 🎬

🔥 Round One sets the stage with a gripping battle: the relentless Castor Troy from 1997’s "Face/Off" collides with the dark and determined Tom Welles of 1999’s "8mm."

⚡️ Next, experience the turbulence as the unapologetic Cameron Poe from 1997’s "Con Air" soars into action against the fierce Stanley Goodspeed of 1996’s "The Rock."

🎭 Feel the mania in match three as the wild and untamed Sailor from "Wild at Heart" (1990) takes on the stoic and strategic Doug Chesnic from 1994’s "Guarding Tess."

💥 Closing the day with a big bang, witness the ruthless Lil Junior Brown from "Kiss of Death" (1995) grapple with the enigmatic Eddie from 1993’s "Deadfall."

Which iconic Cage characters will be eliminated, and which will advance to prove their cinematic supremacy? Tune in to find out, only on Bucky’s Basement.

Cage Fight! Ep 7 - Sailor Vs Randy - Chesnic Vs Lang - Brown Vs Collins - McDunnough Vs Eddie - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:20:00 -0500

The Cage Fight heats up as we enter the 2nd round of our Sweet Sixteen death match!

First up, it’s a battle of the romantics—Sailor (Wild at Heart, 1990) vs. Randy (Valley Girl, 1983). Will true love conquer, or will heartbreak hit harder than a knockout punch?

Next, we’ve got the nice-guy showdown—Charlie Lang (It Could Happen to You, 1994) vs. Doug Chesnic (Guarding Tess, 1994). One’s a cop, the other a secret service agent—who’s got the edge when push comes to shove?

Third match? Pure chaos. Lil Junior Brown (Kiss of Death, 1995) squares up against Johnny Collins (Zandalee, 1991) in a fight that’s bound to get ugly.

And for the grand finale, it’s a wild card brawl—Eddie (Deadfall, 1993) vs. H.I. McDunnah (Raising Arizona, 1987). Will crime pay, or will desperation lead to domination?

Who walks away victorious, and who gets left in the Cage? Find out—only on Bucky’s Basement!

www.buckysbasement.com

Cage Fight! Ep 6 - Poe Vs Lowe - Welles Vs Firpo - Silvestri Vs Troy - Goodspeed Vs Santoro - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:20:00 -0500

Get ready for an electrifying showdown as we kick off Cage Fight's Sweet Sixteen death match!

The first bout features the enigmatic Enrico Silvestri from 1989’s *Time to Kill* facing off against the cunning Castor Troy, the master of disguise from 1997’s *Face/Off*.

In our second clash, the relentless Tom Welles from 1999’s *8mm* goes head-to-head with the hapless Bill Firpo from 1994’s *Trapped in Paradise*.

Then, brace yourself for a thrilling contest as the heroic Cameron Poe from 1997’s *Con Air* battles the unpredictable Peter Loew from 1988’s *Vampire’s Kiss*.

And to top it all off, witness the intense rivalry between Rick Santoro from 1998’s *Snake Eyes* and Stanley Goodspeed from 1996’s *The Rock*. Don’t miss a moment of the action to discover which Cage fighter will dominate them all—only on Bucky’s Basement!

Cage Fight! Ep 5 - Raines vs Collins - Preston vs Eddie - McDunnough Vs Boddel - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:20:00 -0500

Get ready for a sizzling showdown in Episode 5 of Cage Fight! This thrilling episode features three monumental battles! First, witness the legendary Memphis Raines from *Gone In 60 Seconds* (2000) as he clashes with the enigmatic Johnny Collins from *Zandalee* (1991).

Then, prepare for a high-octane duel as Jake Preston from *Fire Birds* (1990) takes on the cunning Eddie from *Deadfall* (1993).

Finally, don’t miss the explosive face-off between the charming Charlie Boddel from *Peggy Sue Got Married* (1986) and the quirky H. I. McDunnough from *Raising Arizona* (1987). Tune in for the ultimate Cage Fight deathmatch—only on Bucky’s Basement!

www.buckysbasement.com

Cage Fight Ep 4 - Longlegs Vs Randy, Ronny Vs Lang, Chesnic v Sanderson - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:20:00 -0500

Episode 4 of Cage Fight is bringing the heat with three epic showdowns!
First up, it’s a battle of extremes—Dale Cobble from Longlegs (2024), a chilling force of chaos, takes on the Hollywood Punk, Randy, from Valley Girl (1983). Can a privledged street tuff take out a demonic entity?

Next, it's a clash of heart and passion—Charlie Lang, the kind-hearted cop from It Could Happen to You (1994), faces off against the fiery Ronny from Moonstruck (1987). Will love and luck be enough to survive the brawler from Brooklyn?

Finally, it's an all-out war of wills—Ben Sanderson, the self-destructive soul from Leaving Las Vegas (1995), squares off against the no-nonsense Doug Chesnick from Guarding Tess (1994). Who will be left standing in this brutal battle of despair vs. duty?

Tune in for the ultimate Cage Fight deathmatch—only on Bucky’s Basement!

Seth Vs Lowe, Santoro Vs Odel, Singer Vs Goodspeed - Cage Fight! - Ep 3 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:20:00 -0500

Get ready for episode 3 of our thrilling limited series "Cage Fight"! This episode features three heavyweight battles that will leave you on the edge of your seat!

First up, the brooding Seth from the iconic 1998 film "City of Angels" squares off against the unforgettable Peter Lowe, the wild card from 1988's cult classic "Vampire's Kiss."

Next, we clash between the cunning Rick Santoro from 1998's "Snake Eyes" and the resourceful Amos, straight from 1993's witless "Amos & Andrew."

And for the final event, we battle Jack Singer, the charming star of 1992's "Honeymoon in Vegas," vs. the intrepid Stanley Goodspeed from the action-packed 1996 hit "The Rock."

Listen as we duke it out to see which cage fighter will be left standing! Don’t miss a moment—only on Bucky’s Basement,. Tell ya mama an them!

Firpo Vs Michael - Matthews Vs Welles - Cage Fight Ep 2 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:20:00 -0500

Are you Ready to Rumble? Or, at least listen to episode 2 of our limited series "Cage Fight"?! The stage is set for two heart-pounding clashes that you won't want to miss! Witness the legendary Bill Firpo—gritty and relentless from the 1994 blockbuster(?) "Trapped in Paradise"—as he faces off against the formidable Michael, a powerhouse from 1993's cult classic "Red Rock West." But hold on tight! The action doesn't stop there! Prepare for another epic showdown as the unstoppable Paul Matthews, fresh from the highly anticipated 2024 flick "Dream Scenario," goes toe-to-toe with the gritty, no-nonsense Tom Welles from the dark and thrilling 1999 film "8mm." In this adrenaline-pumping, no-holds-barred battle to the death, only one will emerge victorious! Join us for a wild ride exclusively on Bucky's Basemen! - Tell ya mama an them

Tommy, Webcam, Here - Fast Pitch Ep 24 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:20:00 -0500

Strap in, because this week on Fast Pitch, the guys are throwing down their wildest movie ideas yet—armed with three random words: Tommy, Webcam, and Here. What kind of cinematic masterpiece (or disaster) will they cook up? Will their Movie Marriages seal the deal, or will it take a mic-drop Tagline to clinch the win?

And just when you think things couldn’t get any hotter, Bucky drops a scorching (and maybe ridiculous?) take on the 1994 classic Speed. Buckle up for laughs, chaos, and the ultimate pitch showdown!

Listen now, watch on YouTube, and don’t forget—tell ya momma and them!

Sylvester Vs. Pierce - Cage Fight Ep 1 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:15:07 -0600

Cage Fight – A Bucky's Basement Limited Series

From the creators of Casting Cage comes Cage Fight, the ultimate showdown of Nicolas Cage characters! Over the course of this limited series, we’ll throw the unforgettable roles from the first 28 movies we reviewed into a brutal, no-holds-barred battle to the death. Will Castor Troy’s chaos reign supreme? Can Cameron Poe’s righteous fury carry him to victory? Or will an unexpected dark horse emerge from the carnage?

The fight begins now and runs through March—tune in to witness the madness unfold!

Gone in 60 Seconds - Casting Cage Ep 28 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 04:20:00 -0600

(Falsetto voice)

In the Year 2000....In the Year 2000!

Nic Cage will star in a movie about stealing cars.

In the Year 2000....In the Year 2000!

This Movie will be number one at the box office for one week only.

In the Year 2000....In the Year 2000! Yet Bucky and Oldboy will go on to watch it many, many times.

In the Year 2000....In the Year 2000!

Will they have fond memories of this movie? Or will this movie age poorly with time. Tune in for our take on the Year 2000 movie, Gone In 60 Seconds. www.buckysbasement.com

Doom That Rick - Fast Pitch Ep 23 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:20:00 -0600

Buckle up, because this episode of Fast Pitch is a wild one! The dudes pull the title Doom That Rick (and if you didn’t hear it in Missy Elliott’s voice, Oldboy will make sure you do). With three unique story ideas each, they’re swinging for the fences—but who will crush it and who will go down swinging? Tune in to the madness, only on Bucky’s Basement!

Bringing Out The Dead - Casting Cage Ep 27 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:41:49 -0600

On this week's Casting Cage episode, we dissect 1999's Bringing Out The Dead. It is a Scorcese film. It stars Nic Cage. But it doesn't have a story arc. Do they love it? Do they hate it? Is it Noel or Noelle? Get the answers on Bucky's Basement.

Fast Pitch Ep 22 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:20:00 -0600

This week we had our friend Brandon from Enclave Post in the studio to play Fast Pitch, and wouldn't you know it, we drew a one word title. That always makes it interesting. Tune in to see where we go with the movie titles "Hovel" "Afar" "Shafts" and "Halloween".

https://www.enclavepost.com/

8MM - Casting Cage Ep 26 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:20:00 -0600

This week we're diving into the 1999 dark thriller "8MM". Do rich people have too much money? Is Joaquin Phoenix a good actor? Is Norman Reedus? Is Oldboy jealous of the lawyers mustache? All this and more as we discuss Nic Cage.

Mom Wand - Fast Pitch Ep 21 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:20:00 -0600

We're back with another Fast Pitch exercise, and the Price of Right wheel blessed us with a 2 word title this week. Will we take the low hanging fruit with this one, or think outside the "Box"? Who will they cast? What's their "Movie Marriage"? What sound effect will Juicebox fail at attempting this week? Tune in to another Fast Pitch to find out. Mom Wand!

CHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE

https://youtu.be/9153Of93LQY

Snake Eyes - Casting Cage Ep 25 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:33:50 -0600

Is Gary Sinise really a lizard person? Does he just play one in the movies? What was Forrest Gump 2 really about? What is Snake Eyes really about? YOUR REPTILE OVERLORDS DEMAND YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISSSSODE.

https://youtu.be/rPfbD4lQwmM

Flapper Fish Kids & Earlobe History - Bucky's Basement Podcast - Fast Pitch EP 20

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:20:00 -0600

WE ARE BACK!

SEASON 2! WHOOO!

What better way to start it than with everyone's favorite game, Fast Pitch. This week we draw up the gobbledygook word salad that is "Flapper Fish Kids & Earlobe History". What will Bucky, Juicebox, and Oldboy come up with this week? Will they defeat the internet or will it wriggle away from them? Tune in if you feel like laughing along/at us.

City Of Angels - Casting Cage Ep 24 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:04:05 -0500

For Bucky's Basement Season 1 finale, we have a Casting Cage episode where we review 1998's 'City Of Angels'. Hot topic points are: Is Meg Ryan a good actor and would you let her surgeon character operate on you (?), what are the rules for being an Angel in this movie universe and who chose the dress code (?), and how, HOW, did Bucky like this abomination of a film (?) (hint: GooGoo Dolls had a lot of influence on him). Get your weekly fix on Bucky's Basement. See you all in the New Year when we launch Season 2!!!

A Possible Ladder - Fast Pitch Ep 19 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:52:01 -0500

On this weeks episode of Fast Pitch the guys draw the title "A Possible Ladder". Which direction will they go with this somewhat straight forward title?

This episode is dedicated to Trick The Wordsmith, the super talented rapper from Lexington, KY who recently lost a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Trick was a member of The Wordsmiths. along with myself, and Dick Blizzy, which was just one of the many bands, hip hop groups, and solo projects he was a part of. And this was just his hobby. Patrick Jones was also an amazing chef, respected by his peers, and an amazing husband and father. Trick will be missed by many, but will live on forever through the art he created and the people he taught and inspired. Love you man, I wouldn't be who I am today if our paths never crossed.

- DJ Juicebox

Trick The Wordsmith

https://www.reverbnation.com/trickthewordsmith

The Wordsmiths - Lifelong PROvisions

https://open.spotify.com/album/09zJgudsVicxAO0ijxV5hX

Face Off - Casting Cage Ep 23 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:46:40 -0500

This week we're sitting down with the John Woo action masterpiece "Face Off". Is this Cage's best movie that we've reviewed so far? Is John Travolta the worst. Why so many face touches? Tune in as we discuss Face Off.

No Order Made For Tribute Gummies - Fast Pitch Ep 18 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:20:00 -0500

On this week's installment of Fast Pitch we scatted our way to the six word title "No Order Made For Tribute Gummies". Which directions will the guys go in with this title and will they be defeated by our internet based nemesis, Chat SMITH.

buckysbasement.com

Con Air - Casting Cage Ep 22 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:08:50 -0500

We finally made it to one of Bucky's top 5 favorite movies of all time. Will Juicebox and Oldboy share that opinion, or will they disappoint Bucky with their ratings? Tune in this week as we discuss the 90's action classic, Con Air.

1 Year Anniversary - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:35:59 -0500

Can you believe it's been 1 whole year with Bucky's Basement Podcast? We've spent the past year diving into the Nic Cage catalog (that got us to 1996), writing movie pitches in 15 minutes, drinking on the local Transportainment offerings, and breaking up with things in our lives...all for you, our loyal listenership. This episode is a look back at everything we've covered so far and a promise to keep doing the same thing this next year, just slightly improved (don't hold us to that). So whether you've been with us since the start or if this is your first episode, we want to say THANK YOU for listening. Enjoy. And don't forget to check us out on Youtube and Instagram.

Peace Out.

Stress Ruins the Uppers - Fast Pitch Ep 17 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:32:10 -0500

This week the guys get a little side tracked after they find out that Oldboy finally broke down and watched Armageddon, on DVD. Does it make his top 10 list? Top 20? Top 100? After they get over this shock it's time to draw the 4 words that end up being the title "Stress Ruins The Uppers". What will the guys come up with this week? Will Chat Smith get the best of them? Tune in loyal listenership and the answers will be revealed...

The Rock - Casting Cage Ep 21 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:06:35 -0500

On this week's Casting Cage, the dudes review the 1996 action thriller, The Rock. Don't miss Bucky's spot on impersonation of Sean Connery, their take on Michael Bay's film aesthetic , and who is the Greatest thirst trap of all time, according to Bucky's “Nannie”. Only on Bucky's Basement.

A Different Cut - Fast Pitch Ep 16 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:37:42 -0500

On this weeks episode of Fast Pitch the guys draw the 3 word title "A Different Cut". Will they write a barbershop movie or take this in a different direction entirely? Tune in to find out.

Kiss Of Death - Casting Cage Ep 20 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:20:00 -0500

Nic Cage as a jacked gangster, Sam Jackson as a tough cop with a watery eye, Stanley Tucci as...Stanley Tucci, David Caruso as a guy who should have taken more acting classes, Ving Rhames as Marsellus Wallace, and Helen Hunt star in this remake of a movie from 1947. Will this movie live up to the 5.9 rating on IMDB or will the guys have a different opinion. Tune in the find out.

Rotten Tropic Wedding At Mount Banks - Fast Pitch EP 15 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:20:00 -0500

It's time for another episode of Fast Pitch. Where we draw random words out of a sack to create a movie title, then take 15 minutes to write a "Fast Pitch" for a movie with that title. We give our dream cast, give it a tagline, and tell you our Movie Marriage (which two movies "got together" to make this movie). Tune in to see what the guys come up with this week in Bucky's Basement.

Longlegs - Casting Cage Ep 19 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:55:53 -0500

THIS EPISODE HAS MAJOR SPOILERS!!

On this special episode of Casting Cage, the guys review the brand new horror flick, Longlegs! Does the movie deserve all the hype? Does Nic Cage deliver the performance of a lifetime or does it get away from him? Is Blair Underwood more prolific that Nic Cage? Find out one the weeks episode of Bucky's Basement.

Leaving Las Vegas - Casting Cage EP 18 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:51:50 -0500

Well we finally made it. Not to the end, no far from it. But we made it to the pinnacle of Cage's career... or did we? Does this Oscar winning performance really live up to the hype or was it a down year for the Oscars? Is Elisabeth Shue a good actor, or is she just really hot? What happened to Mike Figgis after this movie? We'll answer some of these questions on this weeks episode of Casting Cage.

Trapped In Paradise - Casting Cage EP 17 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:27:54 -0500

It's Christmas in July on this week's episode of Casting Cage so we all put on our ugly sweaters, boiled up some egg nog (is that what you do?) and set down to torture ourselves almost as much as being with your in-laws for the holidays. (Just kidding, we all love our extended family...right?)

Anyways, this Christmas romantic comedy is sitting at a whopping 10 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and you're probably thinking that there's no way a movie with Cage, Jon Lovitz, and Dana Carvey could be that bad...and that was our thought going into it too. Tune in to see where we landed on this forgotten Christmas movie.

It Could Happen To You - Casting Cage EP 16 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:43:51 -0500

We're diving into another Nic Cage "Rom Com" this week with It Could Happen To You. This 1994 nepo baby vehicle explores the relationships between a gold digger, a cop with a heart of gold, and a failed actress (also with a heart of gold). Will this movie charm us, or will it end up relegated to the "never watch again" category. Tune in to find out.

Guarding Tess - Casting Cage EP 15 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:47:18 -0500

This week we're going back into the cage to review another Nic Cage film. This week we watched the "Comedy Thriller" Guarding Tess. Is Doug a good Secret Service agent? Is that one guy wrong in every movie he's in? Are Tess and Doug secret lovers? Tune in this week for these answers and more.

Deadfall - Casting Cage EP 14 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:21:04 -0500

On this week's episode of Casting Cage we've finally hit rock bottom...or have we? The 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes would suggest that, but maybe this movie has a trick or two up its sleeve? Tune in to find out.

Fast Pitch EP 14 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:13:15 -0500

On this week's edition of Fast Pitch the guys draw the two word title "Triangle Hero". What will they come up with? Who will they cast? Will they be defeated by Chat GPT? Tune in to find out.

Red Rock West - Casting Cage EP 13 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:20:00 -0500

This week on Casting Cage we all got together in the basement to watch Red Rock West. This straight to HBO 90's noir film was nearly impossible to find, which is a shame for a movie starring Cage, Dennis Hopper, Laura Flynn Boyle and J.T. Walsh. Will the guys agree with the 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes or will they have a different opinion? Tune in to find out.

Fast Pitch 13 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 27 May 2024 10:41:07 -0500

It's time for another exercise in creative writing. This week the guys draw the title "Who Sleep Exuberant". What kind of title is that for a movie? A terrible one, that's what kind. What will the guys come up with this week. What will the internet come up with? Tune in to find out.

Honky Tonk Party Express - Are You Not Transportained? EP 4 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 20 May 2024 05:35:57 -0500

On this week's episode of "Are You Not Transportained?" the boys take a ride on the Honky Tonk Party Express. Is it Nashville's best kept secret? Are the guys creepsters for being the only men on the experience? Were they just going in circles? Join us as we discuss Nashville's premiere money making party bus on Bucky's Basement.

Amos & Andrew - Casting Cage Ep 12 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:20:00 -0500

17 percent.... 17 percent man. That's the Rotten Tomatoes score we're currently looking at for Amos & Andrew. But how could that be? This is a movie with Nic Cage and Sam Jackson. Quite possibly 2 of the top names you may think of when someone asks to name iconic 90's actors. But here we are... 17 percent. Maybe it was Dabney Coleman's fault for playing such a convincing racist cop. Or maybe the Gillmans were just a little too freaky for the critics. Or maybe this movie is actually better than the 17 percent rating. Who knows?

Fast Pitch Episode 12 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 06 May 2024 06:09:31 -0500

It's time for another episode of Fast Pitch here on Bucky's Basement. This week the guys are writing for the 2 word title "This Matters". What will they come up with this week and will they be defeated by Chat GPT (Chat Smith)? Tune in to find out, and don't forget to "tell ya momma-n-em".

The Nashville Pedal Tavern - Are You Not Transportained? Ep 3 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:20:00 -0500

On this weeks Transportainment episode the dudes ride the Transportainment OG. The Nashville Pedal Tavern. What will their cover story be and will Bucky's real life job expose them? What are they Pitfall fans now? Who's Margie and why's she partying so hard? Why are they slurring their words? Did they get to visit the Joe C tribute at Kid Rock's Big Donkey Honkey Tonk? All questions will be answered and more on this week's episode of Bucky's Basement.

www.nashvillepedaltavern.com

Social Media - Break Up Letters Ep 7 - Bucky'sBasement Podcast

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:24:16 -0500

On today's very special episode of Breakup Letters, Bucky puts the kibosh with the ever popular, all-powerful Social Media. He's been connected since college Facebook testing grounds up to present day Instagram reels. He's looking to get time back from the greatest time suck of all time. Join us as we encourage him on his journey to splittsville from Mark Zuckerberg.

Honeymoon in Vegas - Casting Cage EP 11 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:35:52 -0500

This week on Casting Cage we're finally coming out of Nic Cage purgatory with the 90's hit Honeymoon In Vegas. Juicebox discusses his hatred of James Caan (is he a good actor or is he just playing the same character in every role?), Bucky struggles to name 5 James Caan movies, and we speculate on who is actually the "Bad Guy" in this movie.

Fast Pitch Ep 11 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:20:00 -0500

On this weeks episode of Fast Pitch we are trying to write a movie with the absurd six word title "Iceberg Indians, Future Hollywood, Tyrone Square". What will the guys come up with this week? How will Bucky sneak Smoking Ben Affleck into this one? Will A.I. come up with a better idea? Tune in to find out.

The Redneck Comedy Tour Bus - Are You Not Transportained? Ep2 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:20:00 -0500

On this weeks episode the guys venture out to Opryland to ride the Redneck Comedy Tour Bus. But! This week they brought at guest - their "half-sister" Dana!

Join Bucky's Basement this week as they become "turests" in their own city. Will they become "Redneck Certified"? Can they pronounce Demonbreun? Do they learn how to abuse children? Is this comedy? Find the answers to all this and more on this week's episode. May God rest their souls.

Smoking - Break Up Letters Ep 6 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:39:38 -0500

On this weeks episode of Break Up Letters, Oldboy takes on possible the toughest break up there is. Smoking. What are his reasons, can he do it, are Bucky and Juicebox supportive. Tune in to find out.

Zandalee - Casting Cage EP 10 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0500

Nic Cage, Judge Reinhold, Erika Anderson(?) Joe Pantoliano, Steve Buscemi, Marisa Tomei, Aaron Neville, New Orleans, boobs. You would think that list would combine to make a good movie, right? This week we watched the 1991 straight to VHS (and maybe Beta) classic Zandalee. Is it good? Does Cage try a Louisiana accent or nah? Is he wearing a wig? Is anyone in this movie a vampire? Tune in to find out these answers and more on Casting Cage Episode 10 here on the Bucky's Basement Podcast.

Zandalee Trailer

Fast Pitch Episode 10 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:07:00 -0500

It's time for more movie pitches in a 15 minute time limit. This week the guys draw the five word title "Grandparents Age Then Poppers Happen". What kind of crazy ideas will they come up with this week? Tune in to find out.

Fire Birds - Casting Cage Ep 9 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:03:21 -0600

On this weeks episode we're talking the somewhat hard to find Fire Birds. The guys go through this Top Gun wanna be and analyze Nic Cage's surprisingly subdued acting style. Can TLJ (Tommy Lee Jones) save this movie or is the 9% Rotten Tomatoes score accurate. Tune in to get our take on this weeks Nic Cage movie.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099575/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_1_q_firebirds

The Nashville Tractor - Are You Not Transportained? EP 1 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:39:23 -0600

Are You Not Transportained: Episode 1: The Nashville Tractor

Remember when you used to ride the hayride when you were a kid? Well...this is not that.

On the inaugural episode of 'Are You Not Transportained?' Bucky, Juicebox and Oldboy hop on The Nashville Tractor. Nashville's premier tractor party bus. Do they immediately regret doing this? Or do they embrace the party?

A beer chugging challenge to Thunderstruck️

(stick) Horse Riding ️
Line dancing

Grab your pair of overalls, your flannel shirt, and your White Claws and let's get this series started right! Whooooo!!!

Are You Not Transportained? - Episode 0 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:41:35 -0600

On a very special episode, we're introducing a New Segment on Bucky's Basement: Are You Not Transportained? Listen in as Bucky gives a history lesson on transpoertainment in Nashville, as well as our plans for field trips into Nashville's Party Bus scene. Whether you love them or hate them, we're going to review as many transportainment tours companies as we can before their licenses get revoked. Just for you.

Raising Nashville Transportainment Episode

https://open.spotify.com/episode/689FIQdTM0K5s9sPwMh3KT?si=ua8wyllpQdyh2Zs03tNKFw

Fast Pitch Episode 9 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0600

In this week's episode Bucky, Oldboy and Juicebox draw the words....

☠️WOODEN TYRANT TREND☠️

They have 15 minutes to write a movie for that title and somehow they pull it off! 🎬

1️⃣ A John Wooden alternate timeline

2️⃣ An art heist

3️⃣ A second, even third, life type sandbox video game

Then they take on AI to see if the internet can write a better movie. This is the ULTIMATE movie writing podcast and is catching on nationwide!!

Wild At Heart.- Casting Cage Ep 8 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:53:44 -0600

On this weeks episode of Casting Cage we're taking on the hard to find film by David Lynch, "Wild At Heart". Starring the one and only Nic Cage, Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe, and an absolutely unhinged performance by Diane Ladd as Dern's mother. This movie is a gem if you can find it, and if not just listen to this episode where we break down the movie with spoilers.

Fast Pitch EP 8 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:27:51 -0600

On this episode of Fast Pitch the guys draw the nonsensical 5 word title "Shelter Our Darkness, Then Chicago". What kind of elevator pitches will the guys come up with this week? Tune in to find out.

Sports - Break Up Letters Ep 5 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:34:34 -0600

It's time for another episode of Break Up Letters and this time it's a tough one. Juicebox gives us his reasons for breaking up with being a sports fan, meanwhile Bucky and Oldboy get into a heated discussion about whether or not professional wrestling is a sport or not, what do you think?

Time To Kill - Casting Cage Ep 7 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 19:12:47 -0600

What's worse? A toothache or leprocy? In this episode of Casting Cage we'll explore that topic, then we discuss if this movie was a vacation for Nic Cage or movie jail as punishment for Vampire's Kiss. We're talking Time To Kill this week(not A Time To Kill, that is a much different movie).

Watch the movie here on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGoPfm1G7Qc

Fast Pitch - Episode 7 - Bucky's Basement Podcast

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:07:54 -0600

It's time for another episode of Fast Pitch. What title will the guys draw this time and what kind of bizarre movie pitches will they come up with in 15 minutes? Check it out!

Vampire’s Kiss - Casting Cage Ep 6 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Was Nic Cage bitten by a bat/vampire in this flick? Is Nic Cage's over-the-top accent his idea or his character's idea? Did American Psycho's Christian Bale and Adam Sandler's Little Nicky rip-off Nic Cage's performance in this movie? Did Nic Cage really eat a cockroach on-screen (in which absolutely no one asked him to)? Listen in to find out the answers to all these mysteries on this week's Casting Cage.

Fast Pitch Episode 6 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 04:20:00 -0600

It's time for another episode of Fast Pitch. What title will the guys draw this time and what kind of bizarre movie pitches will they come up with in 15 minutes? Check it out!

Moonstruck - Casting Cage Ep 5 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

During this week's episode of Casting Cage, the guys deep dive into the 1989 ('87?) critically acclaimed hit Movie, Moonstruck, starring Cher and Nic Cage. Listen in as they dissect Nic's accent and acting methods, the goods on Olympia Dukakis, and if there was a huge missed opportunity by not making this a werewolf movie. Tim Tim

#moonstruck #niccage

Fast Pitch - Episode 5 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:20:00 -0600

It's time for another episode of the fan favorite "Fast Pitch". How many words will the guys be working with this week? Will Bucky include Sam Elliot and Smoking Ben Affleck in his casting...AGAIN?!? Tune in to find out the answers to these and what that tiny line of lights in the sky is.

Amazon - Break Up Letters Ep 4 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:41:55 -0600

This week, Oldboy has decided to breakup with the online retail giant Amazon. Listen in as Oldboy points out the evils of the corporation while defending his views against a badgering Bucky. Just in time for the holidays!

Dream Scenario - Casting Cage EP 4 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:20:00 -0600

This week, the guys do something unorthodox with Casting Cage and review a Nic Cage movie that is currently in Theaters: Dream Scenario. Has Cage improved his acting chops in the 36 year gap since Raising Arizona ? Isn't Tim Meadows just the best? Are the talking heads a part of today's zeitgeist or is this part of Nic's schtick? Listen in as our Dream Warriors get the answers

Fast Pitch Episode 4 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:20:00 -0600

It's time for another round of Fast Pitch. This week the guys get a random 3 word title to write their pitches. Who has the best? Will Bucky cast Sam Elliot again?

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Spider-Man 2 - My Thumbs Hurt Ep 3 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0600

On this episode of My Thumbs Hurt the guys scratch the surface of the smash hit Spider-Man 2 from Insomniac games. Bucky gets into complaining about the size and weight of the Playstation (it's big) then he drops the bomb on us that he didn't even play the game... he put the task on his 13 year old kid.

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Fast Food - Break Up Letters Ep3 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:59:11 -0600

Fast Food. A multi headed hydra of salt, sugar, and saturated fat. And it's delicious. But there comes a time in life when you know a relationship has ran its course, and breaking up is the only answer. On this week's episode of "Break Up Letters" Juicebox breaks up with Fast Food, much to the disappointment of Bucky.

Raising Arizona - Casting Cage Episode 3 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:38:00 -0600

On this weeks episode of Casting Cage we're talking the cult classic "Raising Arizona". Bucky, Juicebox, and Old Boy debate if this is a perfect movie. Then Bucky tries to convince us that this movie is really just about bad parenting. You'll love this podcast, or my name ain't Nathan Arizona!

Fast Pitch Episode 3 -Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:32:57 -0500

Well, it was bound to happen. The guys drew a truly weird title from random words and they delivered some interesting pitches for "Gloom, of Who Slapped". We're talking Drama, Musical/Fantasy, to 80's style Competition movies. All original, all in 15 minutes.

Saints Row - My Thumbs Hurt EP 2 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:20:00 -0500

On this week's episode of My Thumbs Hurt, the dudes review the open-world sandbox/mess of a video game that is Saint's Row. Join us as we discuss Bucky's frustration with technology, the plot behind this 2022 reboot, our character creations, and we round it out with some discussion about Amelia Bedelia. Egads!

Outro Song

Jack White - Break Up Letters Ep 2- Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:20:00 -0500

It's time for another episode of "Break Up Letters" here on the Bucky's Basement Podcast, and this one is big...for Bucky. He reads his break up letter to Jack White as Juicebox and Oldboy question why he couldn't just, ya know, listen to Jack a little less?

Peggy Sue Got Married - Casting Cage Episode 2- Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:20:00 -0500

1986 saw the release of the movie "Peggy Sue Got Married", introducing the world to the early eccentricities of Nic Cage and some questionable "accent" choices made by the actor. The guys delve into the Academy Award nominated movie, question the point of the film, and wonder if it's all just a trap. Go on and marinate on that for a minute.

Fast Pitch Episode 2 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:20:00 -0500

Tune in as we roll the dice, pick some words out of a hat and write another movie pitch in 15 minutes on this weeks episode of Fast Pitch.

WWE 2K23 - My Thumbs Hurt Episode 1 -Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:20:00 -0500

Getting Bucky to play and review videogames went easier than expected when we pitched playing WWE 2K23. But can being wrestling fans alone overcome a game with badly designed mechanics? The guys elbow drop this game from the top ropes with their review in this week's "My Thumbs Hurt/Brand Noob-ian" episode

Star Wars - Break Up Letters EP1 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:11:31 -0500

Sometimes it's better to let go of something you love than to stick with it, wishing it were something different, something better. This week, Oldboy breaks up with his long-time love interest, Star Wars. It's not you, Star Wars, it's him. Trust us.

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Valley Girl - Casting Cage Episode 1 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:42:40 -0500

Ever wonder what it was like to grow up in Southern California during the early 80's? If shopping malls, rad lingo, gratuitous nudity, and sushi served at high-school house parties were what you had in mind, you would be suspiciously correct. This early Nic Cage movie has all the teenage angst you could expect from privileged white kids. Join us as we explore the 1980's classic (?). Like, totally, puffed out to the max. For sure. Totally.

Fast Pitch - Episode 1 - Bucky’s Basement Podcast

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:16:37 -0500

Join us for our first ever "Fast Pitch" episode, where the guys put their backs against the wall (and clock) as they create a movie pitch from a randomized movie title. This week, they each drew One word titles and created separate movie pitches. Listen in as we hear pitches for "Above" by Oldboy, "Devilry" by Juicebox, and "Fairies" by Bucky. Stick around to hear Bucky's cast for Fairies. It's soooo good.

New Pod, Who Dis? - Bucky’s Basement - Episode 0

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:55:08 -0500

Welcome to Bucky's Basement, a Brand New podcast from the guys behind the Raising Nashville Podcast. This episode re-introduces Bucky, Juicebox, and Oldboy along with topics and episode content you can expect to hear this season, namely:

Fast Pitch: episodes where the guys are given randomly selected movie titles and must pitch a movie idea with cast, tagline, and movie marriage within 15 minutes.
Casting Cage: The guys are watching Nic Cage's catalog of movies in chronological order and rating the movie, along with his performance (so you don't have to).
My Thumbs Hurt: While Juicebox and Oldboy are old-hands at videogames, Bucky is not. The guys explore select videogames and discuss the finer points of the medium, much to the chagrin of Bucky.
Break-up Letters: While we are heavy on the nostalgia in Bucky's Basement, it can sometimes be a bad thing. These episodes are where one of the guys has decided to "break-up" with a part of his past and to let go of certain pop-culture nostalgia

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