Based on Nothing

For the thirteenth episode of the podcast, Jacob and Spenser welcome 3/4ths of the band Mumblr! Nick Morrison, Sean Reilly, and Scott Stitzer discuss the band's new album, Full of Snakes, and their upcoming tour dates. Check out Mumblr over at yomumblr.com and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast here.

Direct download: Mumblr.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:43pm EDT

In the twelfth episode of the podcast, Spenser and Jacob welcome Crit (from fuckyeahlost.com) and Mal to discuss one of their favorite shows, Lost. The four talk about hidden scenes that nobody ever saw, memories attached to the show, favorite episodes, favorite lines, and much more! They even discuss Friends and are interrupted by Lost's own character named Jacob. Remember to subscribe to the podcast and email us at info@basedonnothing.net

Direct download: episode12lost.mp3
Category:pop culture -- posted at: 10:43pm EDT

After a week off, the Based on Nothing podcast is back! Spenser and Jacob welcome Andrew Van Tubbs onto the show, who is not only hilarious and interesting, but also making dinner at the time of recording. The three talk about said dinner, living in "the biz," the Apple iWatch, the amazingness of The O.C., and much more like U2! Remember to subscribe to us on iTunes and check out Andrew's comedy show, PeachyComedy!

Direct download: hashtagbiz.mp3
Category:comedy -- posted at: 11:18pm EDT

Tired of Weezer #6: "The Red Album"

It's Tired of Weezer's sixth episode, where Layne and Spenser talk get dangerous and talk about the band's third self-titled album commonly known as The Red Album. In this episode, the two discuss their early memories of purchasing this album, the fantastic bridge of the awful song "Everybody Get Dangerous," and Spenser explains video games.

Direct download: redalbum.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 12:02am EDT

To celebrate their tenth grueling episode, Mal joins Jacob and Spenser for crazy discussions. The three of them beg the question of when to appropriately wash pants, and just why USA welcomes characters but nothing else, among other bizarre conversation you can always count on here at Based on Nothing. Remember to email us at info@basedonnothing.net!

Direct download: episode10malback.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:04am EDT

In the fifth episode, Tired of Weezer hosts Spenser and Layne trudge through the band's biggest album, Make Believe. They discuss Rivers' insistence of playing cover songs, how awful this album is, and "Beverly Hills" being what's wrong with everything in the universe. Also, Spenser loses his mind by trying to explain an alternate universe theory about Weezer to Layne. 

Direct download: makebelieve.mp3
Category: -- posted at: 11:43pm EDT

In the ninth episode of the Based on Nothing Podcast, Spenser and Jacob talk about the sudden and tragic loss of Robin Williams. They soon realize that it's just them on this podcast, no guest, and have a time of recollection on just what that all means. Eventually Spider-Man and Woody Allen are brought up, as they usually are in unison, and then Pete Holmes talks to Jacob in an exclusive interview with Based on Nothing. Remember to email us at info@basedonnothing.net!

Breakdown:
Introduction - 0:00
Robin Williams - 3:00
No guest discussion/Based on Nothing reflection - 6:00
"Great Stories" - 10:45
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - 13:35
Woody Allen - 16:00
"In The Loop" - 20:00
Pete Holmes interview - 23:30
Gatorade/Hypothetical talk show - 39:00
Guardians of the Galaxy - 45:00
The Hobbit - 54:00
Music! - 58:00

Direct download: peteholmes.mp3
Category:comedy -- posted at: 10:27pm EDT

Tired of Weezer #4: "Maladroit"

In the fourth episode of Tired of Weezer, Spenser and Layne coincidentally discuss Weezer's fourth album, Maladroit. They try to uncover Weezer's secrets of releasing an album within a year after the Green album. Also, they speak their feelings about Weezer's new single, "Back to the Shack." Layne wins The World Series as well.

Direct download: tiredofweezermaladroit.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 1:07am EDT

In the eighth episode of the Based on Nothing Podcast, Jacob and Spenser welcome their friend Drew Jenkins. The three of them discuss the mountain of gay porn that Jacob came across, The Wire, Kickstarter, Saturday Night Live, and much much more. Email us at info@basedonnothing.net and don't forget to subscribe to us on iTunes here.

Introduction/weather - 0:00
Gay porn treasure cove - 4:00
The Wire - 11:00
Kickstarter - 15:00
Thanks, Obama - 23:15
Drew's life tale/Philadelphia - 25:30
Comedy! - 38:15
Saturday Night Live - 44:00
Gay porn part 2 - 48:00
Ryan Gosling - 52:00
Get On Up - 54:00
Exit - 60:00

Direct download: drew8.mp3
Category:comedy -- posted at: 9:35pm EDT

In the third episode, Tired of Weezer conquers Weezer's second self-titled album commonly known as The Green Album. Layne and Spenser try to understand the mystery of "Crab," the Mary Kate and Ashley movie comeback, bassist Scott Shriner vs. Mikey Welsh, and then Layne listens to Cold's "Stupid Girl," a song Rivers Cuomo wrote for the band. It's a hoot and a little bit longer than the actual Green album. Enjoy.

Direct download: greenalbum.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 11:54pm EDT

In the seventh episode of the Based on Nothing podcast, Spenser and Jacob welcome their good friend Luke! The three discuss the weirdness that is first names, Star Wars, the entire Spider Man franchise, FX allegedly having the movies, and much more; Luke becomes a robot! Mal speaks to us from Comic-Con! Please email us over at info@basedonnothing.net and subscribe over at iTunes.

3:00 - Names and Star Wars games
8:00 - Spider Man franchise
10:50 - FX has the movies
12:00 - True Detective casting
16:00 - 24
17:30 - Things we endorse
21:00 - Mary Kate and Ashley discussion
23:30 - Luke is a robot
24:30 - Orange is the New Black
26:00 - Spoiler talk
29:30 - Live from Comic-Con!!! (Mal on the floor)
35:00 - The Leftovers and the definition of "doozy"
36:40 - Bonnaroo
41: 00 - "Think Piece"

Direct download: luke.mp3
Category:comedy -- posted at: 12:04am EDT

In the second episode of Tired of Weezer, Layne and Spenser cover the band's sophomore album, Pinkerton. They discuss the crazy history of the album within Rivers' life and their own, along with falling in love with Anne Frank, lesbians, and their distant relationship across the sea.

 

Direct download: tiredofweezerpinkerton.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 11:51pm EDT

In the first episode of Tired of Weezer, hosts Spenser Milo and Layne Montgomery delve into the band's debut album commonly known as The Blue Album. They shamelessly talk optimistically about the band as if it's 1994 and not 2014, and get into some personal stories about the album's affects on both of them. Jacob Harrington pops in to give a third opinion about the album. Also Layne eats dinner.

Direct download: TiredOfWeezerBlue.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:10am EDT

In the sixth episode of the Based on Nothing podcast, Jacob and Spenser welcome Chet Williams and Mikaela Marie! The four of them talk extensively about the haunted places of Philadelphia, which then goes into implied Harry Potter sex scenes. Chet performs three songs throughout the podcast and Santa Claus makes an appearance, along with Baby Jesus. It's a fun podcast for the entire family because of Mikaela's constant Philadelphia facts. Listen, enjoy, and check out Chet on Bandcamp and Mikaela on Twitter. Also, hey, email us over at info@basedonnothing.net and subscribe to us on iTunes!

Breakdown:
Introduction - 0:00
Spenser answers questions/How Jacob met Mikaela - 3:30
Haunted places in Philadelphia - 6:45
Super serious ghost talk - 11:00
Harry Potter sex scenes - 14:15
"Nervous" by Chet Williams - 20:00
The Office talk - 24:20
Recommendin' - 30:45
"Have You Ever Noticed?" (Emmys talk) - 40:00
"Watching Out For You" by Chet Williams - 44:00
Thomas Jefferson is three dogs - 49:00
Santa Claus interrupts and chaos ensues - 52:30
Mikaela explains democracy/Outro - 1:13:00
"Home for Supper" by Chet Williams - 1:16:30

Direct download: chetandmikaela.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:53am EDT

In the fifth episode of the Based on Nothing Podcast, Jacob and Spenser welcome their friends Luke Shefski and Kevin Stairiker to the podcast. Together, Luke and Kevin perform songs from their respective bands Port Arthur and Traffic Nightmare and join the usual bizarre discussion of Jacob's uncle Buck, Star Wars, Personal Problems, and play games like How Many Twitter Followers Do You Have? Listen, enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe to use on iTunes and email us at info@basedonnothing.net!

Direct download: episode5.mp3
Category:comedy -- posted at: 11:22pm EDT

#4 - Natasha Dye

In the fourth episode of the podcast, Jacob and Spenser welcome guest Natasha Dye! The three of them discuss the adventure that is OK Cupid, the television show that is Pretty Little Liars, and just why the hell previous guest Layne Montgomery is there to disrupt Natasha's moment. Conversation also includes baby names, animal movies, vomit, and Taylor Swift's cats.

Be sure to follow Natasha on Twitter here.

Breakdown:
Announcements/Star Wars discussion - 0:00
Natasha Dye introduction/OK Cupid justification - 11:30
Layne explains why he's there - 15:00
Glee - 17:00
Pretty Little Liars - 21:00
LA vs. New York/Mom talk - 26:15
Pop music discussion - 30:00
Fun facts - 33:30
Names/Animal movies/Names - 36:00
Catfish - 45:30
Taylor Swift talk - 47:25
"When Did You Last Throw Up?" - 51:50
"How Many Twitter Followers Do You Have?" - 54:00
"In the Loop" - 56:00

Direct download: NatashaDye.mp3
Category:pop culture -- posted at: 9:03pm EDT

#3 - Mal

In the third episode of the Based on Nothing podcast, Jacob and Spenser welcome their very good friend Mal Smith. The three discuss their personal history, Harrison Ford, Lost, their Twitter followers, and have a surprise interview with "George Lucas."

You can find Mal over on Twitter @malive and don't forget to email us at info@basedonnothing.net!

Breakdown:
"What Are You Wearing?" - 3:48
Harrison Ford - 4:59
"In the Loop" - 6:00
NBC/Community/Star Wars/Mal's recent pop culture ignorance - 6:47
Summer movies (or lack thereof) - 12:08
The Leftovers/Lost - 15:00
"How Many Twitter Followers Do You Have?" - 19:00
Mal talks for one straight minute - 20:20
Anticipated movies (or lack thereof) - 23:oo
"In the Loop part 2" - 24:14
"Have You Ever Noticed?" - 25:45
The World Cup - 27:40
"George Lucas" interview - 29:oo
"Personal Problems - 36:17
Wrap up - 38:48

Direct download: malive.mp3
Category:pop culture -- posted at: 2:17pm EDT

#2 - Layne Montgomery

In the second episode of the Based on Nothing podcast, Spenser and Jacob welcome Layne Montgomery as their guest. The trio discuss amazing things like the emo revival, Voldemort’s economic policy, Hurricane Sandy, True Detective season 2, and Star Wars Episode VII. You can find Layne over on Twitterand don’t forget to email us at info@basedonnothing.net about your thoughts!

Breakdown:
3:00 – Reunion tours/Emo revival
5:20 – The Great American Novel talk
7:30 – “Have You Ever Noticed?”
8:47 – Game of Thrones/Click bait (no spoilers)
15:30 – New York discussion
17:45 – Based on Nothing Facebook talk
20:05 – True Detective season 2 casting speculation
24:40 – “What We’re Doing This Summer”

Direct download: Episode_2_Layne_Montgomery.mp3
Category:pop culture -- posted at: 2:04pm EDT

#1 - Repodcast

We have a new podcast, again. That’s right, Spenser Milo and Jacob Harrington have teamed up to recreate the Based on Nothing glory days by doing what they do best: talk about pop culture. In an effort to do just that, they take on the topics of Mad Men‘s seventh season, the cancellation of Community, and the latest album from Conor Oberst. In between those topics of course are the usual hijinks that kids love and parents hate. Enjoy the podcast below!

Breakdown:
9:30 – AMC talk
14:22 – Mad Men season 7 (NO SPOILERS)
17:10 – TV show investment discussion
22:10 – Community
29:37 – Conor Oberst – Upside Down Mountain discussion
35:40 – Concert talk

Direct download: Based_on_Nothing_-_Repodcast.mp3
Category:pop culture -- posted at: 1:52pm EDT