In this latest installment of Small Town Monsters' new web series, On the Trail of Hauntings, we're taken to the Ohio State Reformatory, which is alleged to be one of the more haunted sites in the United States. And, as one would expect given the first two episodes in this series, not a heck of a lot happens.  Spoiler alert. Fans of paranormal reality shows might be disappointed but, if you've ever been on a paranormal investigation, you know this is par for the course. And it's Seth Breedlove and company's insistence on NOT playing things up for the camera that keeps this show interesting for me. Indeed, one of my favourite sequences in this episode is when the STM Squad spends several minutes of screen time figuring out what's responsible for a loud, mysterious banging in one of the reformatory's rooms. They end up explaining it away as a natural occurrence, and I appreciate their willingness to keep it all on the screen. THAT is what real ghost hunting is...

It's Monday morning, a time usually reserved for foul moods, hangovers, and a general sense of the blues. But Rejoice! As the latest podcast... From The Basement... is here to brighten your day! How are Jason and Shawn going to do that? By offering you a bazillion-and-one entertainment choices to make your viewing more enjoyable during the work week. And they have a range of offerings on the chopping block, from YouTube to streaming to feature films of every size, shape and colour. On the YouTube side of things, our Dynamic Duo tackle the latest episode of  Small Town Monsters '  On the Trail of Hauntings , and can't help but make comparisons to their own ghost hunting show, We Want to Believe ... but do so with the greatest respect. They also tune in to  Bat in the Sun 's fan film Dying Is Easy. Is it the greatest Batman story ever told? Stick with us! And stick around for a discussion on the intricacies of Coming 2 America -- neither Jason nor Shawn have seen it yet, ...

The second episode of Small Town Monsters 's webseries On the Trail of Hauntings opens with the crew chowing down on a pre-investigation snack and talking about whether or not they even believe in ghosts and hauntings.  This is a fitting start given what transpires during the next 35 minutes, as the team investigates the Anchorage Mansion in Ohio, a heritage home with its fair share of alleged paranormal activity. The spirits of dead children are said to manipulate toys and even touch people, a spooky old man (dead of course) peers in at folks while they use the washroom. You get the idea.  As with the first episode, and as is generally the case with paranormal reality programming, the first half of the episode is digging into the building's history and the alleged encounters. The second half has to do with the team investigating on site, in the dark, trying to make contact with the spirits and catch something -- anything -- on camera. What sets On the Trail of Hauntings apart...

Because three opportunities to catch From The Basement on the mighty Radio NL aren't enough, we proudly present this, the latest podcast... From The Basement! What have Jason and Shawn got in store for listeners this week? A few reviews, some movie news, and something called the DMC. What is the DMC? How does it work? What's it in reference to? Is it Good, Bad or Ugly? Stick with us! And stick with us you shall, as there's those reviews, and some aforementioned movie news. What are The Basement Boys talking about this week? How about the latest episode of On the Trail of Hauntings from Seth Breedlove and Small Town Monster ? Sound good? There's also the acclaimed new horror flick Saint Maud, and a taut Swedish thriller called Breaking Surface to discuss. Oh, and that movie news too. It's all over but the shouting, so how about all y'all push play on the player below and enjoy.

Are you ready to spend your Valentine's Day weekend with those fine purveyors of all-things entertainment? That's right, it's time once again for another broadcast... From The Basement! And you don't get just one opportunity to hear Jason and Shawn's latest foray into AM radio, as the fine folks at the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops have The Basement Boys scheduled for tonight at 6:05, Saturday night at 7 and Sunday at 6 A.M.! What are the Dynamic Duo discussing this week? They've seen the second episode of Small Town Monsters 's On the Trail of Hauntings, and are ready to chime in on that. Does the STM Squad 's latest foray into things that go bump in the night hold up? Stick with us! But that's not all, as Shawn has a review from a listener that's sure to tickle everyone's funny bone, and it introduces audiences to something new... From The Basement -- the Dumbest Moment in Cinema. Just what is that? I already said stick with us, so you...

How does one review a show about ghost hunting? As someone who makes such a program, I believe I have a leg up on other critics in that regard.  Going in expecting a typical ghost hunting show would be a mistake. In that sense, this Small Town Monsters series, which is exclusive to their Small Town Monsters Squad on YouTube , is a breath of fresh air compared to what you'll see on History or the Travel Channel. For one, the focus of this first episode is as much -- if not more so -- on the story behind the hauntings as it is on the investigation, which is a cemetery that's allegedly haunted by a witch. And the Small Town Monsters team is very much in front of the camera as opposed to behind it, providing a good opportunity to get to know the crew after a half decade of watching their films and TV shows. This is a pretty raw show, which I enjoyed. Those who groove on the Hollywoodized paranormal shows will be disappointed. There's little in the way of mood music, and nary a...

From The Basement kicks off its eleventh year in the podcast game with this action-packed episode featuring reviews of everything from a new YouTube series to the latest, greatest Hollywood blockbuster! That's right, Jason and Shawn -- those ever aging film geeks -- are STILL at it, and they've put no fewer than a half dozen new films and TV shows on the chopping block to celebrate this mighty milestone. First up, they review the brand-new YouTube series On the Trail of Hauntings . This is the latest Small Town Monsters production, and Seth Breedlove and company have opted to seek out not monsters, but ghosts! How does this offering compare to those other ghost hunting shows? Stick with us! While they're at, the Dynamic Duo take on the much maligned Wonder Woman 1984, which has divided fans and critics alike. Does Gal Gadot and Chris Pine's latest deliver for these two movie nerds? Or do The Basement Boys get all pretentious and stuff? That's not all, as there'...

It's a new year, and time for a new episode of all things entertainment... From The Basement! That's right, Jason and Shawn are back on the mighty Radio NL , and they're kicking off their eleventh year as film critics and commentators with a boat load of reviews of the latest movies and streaming content. And it's all for you, Damien... I mean, Constant Listener. For one, they tackle a premier YouTube series from Small Town Monsters called On the Trail of Hauntings. Long-time fans know The Basement Boys dig Seth Breedlove and company's monster documentaries, but can the STM Squad deliver a ghost hunting show? Stick with us! And stay tuned, as our Dynamic Duo take on Wonder Woman 1984 starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine. The flick has divided fans. Does that concern Jason and Shawn? Probably not... Toss in reviews of Gerard Butler's disaster movie Greenland, the mockumentary Death to 2020, and a few thoughts on TV series like The Ripper and Equinox, and you have ...

Waaaaayyyyy back in January 2010 two guys named Jason and Shawn sat down with a digital recorder and recorded some thoughts on the movies they'd just watched.  Talking about movies wasn't new to them, but Jay's wife said the guys were entertaining enough they should record what they say and put it on the Internet. They did, and behold the podcast Film Reviews from the Basement was born! Two name changes, stints on campus and Internet radio, and a few co-hosts later, and From The Basement continues to chug along as a prime-time radio show on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops. And Jason and Shawn return to the airwaves this Friday night at 6:05 in the P.M. To celebrate another spin around the sun, The Basement Boys take on the first episode of a new Small Town Monsters series, On the Trail of Hauntings. That's right, Seth Breedlove and company are tackling ghosts, something Jason and Shawn know a little bit about. Does the latest STM offering stack up? But that's no...