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Grace Victoria Patterson returns

What's this? Two podcasts From The Basement in less than nine months? Has the world gone mad!?! No, but when past Basement guest Grace Victoria Patterson asked nicely if she could return to this fine podcast, Jason and Shawn -- agreeable sorts that they are -- said yes. Hence we have this new episode for your ear holes! Grace provides an update on her career, which has seen the cheerleader-turned-actress appear in no fewer than eight films plus a TV series, with more projects on the way. She and Jason talk all about this, plus some other stuff. What kind of stuff? Stick with us! And stay tuned, as The Basement Boys discuss a whole slew of movies and television, including the Netflix Jimmy Savile documentary, The Batman, the horror romp The Cellar and more! It's podcasting that's so awesome, you'll be awesomed out by its awesomeness! What are you waiting for? Push play and enjoy!

The Killing of Two Lovers, Those Who Wish Me Dead, and the Wayne Clingman interview

It's almost vacation time in The Basement, with Jason and Shawn taking a much-deserved break. But not before they unleash one more podcast... From The Basement! And the Dynamic Duo have a good one in store for listeners, with even more of our interview with true-crime author Wayne Clingman, and a trio of reviews for your ear holes. Wayne Clingman has made a name for himself in the indie publishing world tackling mafia lore in the Milwaukee and Chicago area. What got him interested in this subject, has it ever put his life at risk, and just how much does he know about mob and drug cartel activities? Stick with us! Stick with us you shall, as Jason takes on the acclaimed family drama (you read that right) The Killing of Two Lovers starring Clayne Crawford of TV's Lethal Weapon and Rectify. He also places Angelina Jolie's thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead on the chopping block. Meanwhile, Shawn does battle with the first two seasons of Netflix's Love Death + Robots. Yup. Bot...

The Killing of Two Lovers bets Those Who Wish Me Dead on Love Death + Robots

It's almost vacation time in The Basement, with Jason and Shawn taking a much-deserved break starting tonight. But not before they unleash one more broadcast... From The Basement! And the Dynamic Duo have a good one in store for listeners who tune in to the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops this eve, with a new interview and a trio of reviews for your ear holes. The interview is with true-crime author Wayne Clingman, who's made a name for himself in the indie publishing world tackling mafia lore in the Milwaukee and Chicago area. What got him interested in this subject, and has it ever put his life at risk? Stick with us! Stick with us you shall, as Jason takes on the acclaimed family drama (you read that right) The Killing of Two Lovers starring Clayne Crawford of TV's Lethal Weapon and Rectify. He also places Angelina Jolie's thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead on the chopping block. Meanwhile, Shawn does battle with the first two seasons of Netflix's Love Death + Rob...

The Joston Theney interview, Axeman Redux, and Mortal Kombat

Waaaayyyyy the heck back in 2014, long before From The Basement took to the mighty  Radio NL  610 AM Kamloops airwaves, Jason and Shawn reviewed a little slasher movie called Axeman, AKA Axeman at Cutter's Creek, and interviewed its writer, director and star, Joston Theney. Surprise, Axeman has become a cult classic, and spawned a sequel. However, Joston was never happy with the final cut of his film. Now it's 2021, and he's recut Axeman to the vision he always had in mind. Call it The Theney Cut, as The Dynamic Due put Axeman Redux on the chopping block for this week's podcast... From The Basement! The Basement Boys also interview Joston about the how and why of his new edit, and discuss the fact he's been able to retain ownership of his films, a rarity in Hollywood. How was he able to do that? What are his plans for the Axeman franchise? Stick with us! And stick around for Mortal Kombat! Or, more accurately, Jason and Shawn's review of the new video-game adapt...

Axeman engages in Mortal Kombat with Joston Theney

Waaaayyyyy back in 2014, before From The Basement took to the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops airwaves, Jason and Shawn reviewed a little slasher movie called Axeman, AKA Axeman at Cutter's Creek, and interviewed its writer, director and star, Joston Theney. Surprise, Axeman has become a cult classic, and spawned a sequel. However, Joston was never happy with the final cut of his film. Now it's 2021, and he's recut Axeman to the vision he always had in mind. Call it The Theney Cut, and The Dynamic Due put Axeman Redux on the chopping block tonight at 6:05! The Basement Boys also interview Joston about the how and why of his new edit, and discuss the fact he's been able to retain ownership of his films, a rarity in Hollywood. How was he able to do that? Stick with us! And stick around for Mortal Kombat! Or, more accurately, Jason and Shawn's review of the new video-game adaptation. Is it greater than, or less than, the 1995 version? You'll have to tune in tonigh...

Mallory Bechtel shows Know Fear for Monster Hunter

It's time to end the week with an evening of things that go bump in the night, and monsters. Lots and lots of monsters. That's right, it's time for the latest broadcast... From The Basement! What have Jason and Shawn, those perpetual Man Children of Radio, got in store for audiences when they take the mighty Radio NL 610 Kamloops tonight? A feature interview and new-movie review, plus a few thoughts on the latest video-game adaptation from husband-and-wife duo Paul W.S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich. First up, Jason interviews Mallory Bechtel, star of the new movie Know Fear, which hits everywhere on DVD and Digital today. Mallory was last seen in the acclaimed Hereditary, and hails from Broadway. But she's in full horror mode once again with Know Fear, a demonic-possession tale with a twist. What's the twist, and what part does Mallory play in it? Stick with us! And stick around, as Jason and Shawn put Know Fear on the chopping block before turning the Executioner...

The Grace Victoria Patterson interview, The Little Things, and Mortal

Okay, you've had three -- count 'em three -- chances to catch From The Basement on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops. Those are good odds for hearing The Basement Boys on the AM airwaves... But even if you did, you still need to tune in to this, the podcast version of that broadcast. Why? Because we have even more of our interview with the beautiful and talented Grace Victoria Patterson. Like 10 minutes more! From a young age, Grace was determined to be an actor, and she's taken very calculated steps to make that goal a reality. The end result? No less than five films due for release, or in some form of production. She talks about her time as a cheerleader, what she's done to make it in Hollywood, and much, much more. It's a great chat with a fun lady, and one fans will want to hear. Want some viewing choices for the week ahead? Jason and Shawn got you covered! They've seen Denzel Washington's latest, The Little Things, the thriller The Rental starring Ali...

The Alex Knapp interview and Go/Don't Go

What do you get when you combine this past weekend's broadcast From The Basement with a good 15 more minutes of our interview with Go/Don't Go writer/director/star Alex Knapp? Why, the latest podcast... From The Basement of course! Tired of our our... From The Basements? Tough. We're sticking with it! Jason and Shawn present the full 22-minute conversation with Alex Knapp, the man behind the (mostly) one-man show that is the apocalyptic drama Go/Don't Go. Alex shares every facet of making his cinematic calling card, and explores the ideas that went into his haunting film, and what came out of it. It's a great interview for cinephiles. The Basement Boys don't stop there; they review Alex's movie, which is out everywhere, and put it under their own brand of microscope. Does Go/Don't Go work as Alex had intended? Stick with us! And stick around, as the Dynamic Duo discuss Netflix's plan to release a new, original movie a week as they continue to compete...

Alex Knapp says Go/Don't Go and watch 71 movies on Netflix

It's Friday night, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to Go/Don't Go to the movies with From The Basement! The Basement Boys, Jason and Shawn, have set their sites on a new movie this week, reviewing the apocalyptic drama Go/Don't Go, and interviewing writer/director/star Alex Knapp! Go/Don't Go is very much a one-man-show about isolation and loneliness, and letting go of the past. It's a timely film given the number of lockdowns around the world amidst the ongoing pandemic, which at times feels quite apocalyptic. Alex discusses all this, and what inspired him to write Go/Don't Go, in a very candid and entertaining interview. But the Dynamic Duo don't just want to hear about the movie; they want to review it too. Did Alex succeed in his mission, and craft a cinematic calling card that will launch his career? Stick with us! And stay put, as Jason and Shawn also discuss Netflix's plan to release a new original movie a week for the rest of the ...

The Ellen Hollman interview, I Want to Believe, and Freaky

The final broadcast of 2020 is now the final podcast of 2020, and From The Basement ends the year with a bang. The Basement Boys have more -- like fifteen minutes more -- of their interview with rising action star Ellen Hollman, who puts much foot to ass in her new flick Army of One. And she stars opposite Keanu Reeves in next year's much anticipated The Matrix 4! Ellen discusses being a part of 87eleven Action Design, the team responsible for the dazzling action choreography seen in the John Wick films. She also reveals as much as she's allowed about The Matrix sequel, what it's like training alongside Keanu Reeves, and more. Ellen is one of the coolest actors we've met during From The Basement's eleven years on the air, and this interview reflects that. But that's not all; our very own Jason Hewlett wrote a book! He and We Want to Believe lead investigator Peter Renn penned the non-fiction anthology I Want to Believe: One Man's Journey into the paranormal...

Ellen Hollman says I Want to Believe

The final From The Basement of 2020 has arrived, and The Basement Boys are going out with a bang. A radio-style bang, of course. But a bang nonetheless. How so? They interview rising action star Ellen Hollman, who is front and centre in the great new gender-breaking film Army of One. And she stars opposite Keanu Reeves in next year's much anticipated The Matrix 4! Ellen discusses being a female action hero and how she and her stunt team were able to craft epic fights on a minimal budget. She's also part of 87eleven Action Design, the team responsible for the dazzling action choreography seen in the John Wick films, so she talks about that too. This is a great conversation with a real class act, and we can't wait for listeners to hear it. That's not all; our very own Jason Hewlett wrote a book! That's right, he and We Want to Believe lead investigator Peter Renn penned the non-fiction book I Want to Believe: One Man's Journey into the paranormal, which is availa...

The Trey Tucker interview, Army of One and Alien Worlds

The weekend is over, and it's time to prepare for another work week. How do you chase away the Monday Morning Debbie Downer Blues (TM)? With the latest podcast From The Basement of course! Jason and Shawn bring you even more of their interview with What Lies Below star Trey Tucker -- like about seven minutes more! Trey discusses working alongside veteran Mena Suvari and rising star Ema Horvath, how a key creepy scene was crafted, and more. He also shares a personal battle he had with the DMV. It's a fun conversation for fans! But that's not all; The Basement Boys review the upcoming action flick Army of One starring Ellen Hollman and featuring the fight and stunt choreography of 87eleven Action Design, the crew behind the wicked fights of the John Wick franchise. Does this gender breaking -- and bone breaking -- movie deliver the goods? Stick with us! And stick around, as Shawn reviews the new Netflix series Alien Worlds, Jason catches up with the seasonal horror movie All ...

Army of One travels to Alien Worlds with Trey Tucker

It's the second to last radio broadcast of the year From The Basement, and the boys are going out with a swing and a hit as they review a new action movie, and interview the villain from last week's feature flick, What Lies Below. First up, The Basement Boys put Army of One on the chopping block. This female-driven throwback stars Ellen Hollman, who will soon be seen in The Matrix 4, as the titular Army of One as she avenges the murder of her husband. All the trappings of the classic 80s action movies are here, with a gender-bending twist. Do Ellen and Army of One deliver? Stick with us! And stick around, as Jason interviews What Lies Below star Trey Tucker (above). Trey plays one of the creepiest bad guys in recent memory, and discusses how he pulled the role off, as well as what it takes to make a good, scary movie these days. It's a conversation that's sure to please movie buffs everywhere. You get to hear it all starting at 6:05 PST tonight, and only on Radio NL 61...

The Kitsie Duncan interview, Murder on Middle Beach, and Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given

The weekend is over, the work week has began, and the global pandemic continues. Is there any cure for such a depressing time as a COVID-19 Monday morning? Darn tootin' there is! The latest podcast... From The Basement! And Jason and Shawn offer more -- like another eight or so minutes more -- of their interview with author and paranormal investigator Kitsie Duncan. Kitsie stars in the Amazon Prime reality series Oddity Files, and has a new book out from Beyond the Fray Publishing called I'd Rather Talk to Dead People. She and Jason discuss her interest in the paranormal, and how she parlayed that into a career as a paranormal investigator, TV star, and author. What's the secret of her success? Stick with us! Don't let all the book and ghost talk fool you; The Basement Boys still do what they do best, and that's review stuff. What do they put on the chopping block this week? How about the new HBO documentary series Murder on Middle Beach, the Netflix special Kevin ...

Kitsie Duncan writes a Murder on Middle Beach for The New Mutants

It's Friday night -- well, almost -- and almost time for those fine purveyors of all things entertainment to pleasure your ear holes with a lively discussion about...well... all things entertainment.  Yes folks, From The Basement is ready to take over the Radio NL 610 AM airwaves once more! This week, Jason and Shawn mix it up as they interview author and paranormal investigator Kitsie Duncan about her new book, I'd Rather Talk to Dead People from Beyond the Fray Publishing . Listeners might know Kitsie from her Amazon Prime series Oddity Files, which chronicles her various paranormal investigations.  Tonight, she and Jason talk about how she got into this controversial field, what it was like writing her first book, and more. What's she have to say about all that? Stick with us! And stay tuned, as The Basement Boys review a bunch of stuff both Good and Bad, including the HBO documentary series Murder on Middle Beach, the new Kevin Hart Netflix special, The New Mutants, an...

Erin Sanders answers The Call

Sick and tired of politics after a week that's been dominated by the U.S. Presidential Election? Well, have we got the cure for you! And that cure is the latest broadcast... From The Basement! Starting at 6:05 tonight, we promise 22 minutes of radio that has nothing to do with politics, and is free from any political opinion or agenda. Instead, our hosts Jason and Shawn promise one thing and one thing only: to entertain you! And they'll do that be interviewing actor Erin Sanders, one of the stars of the new horror film The Call, which feature genre icons Tobin Bell and Lin Shaye. Erin has a pivotal role in the movie, and talks about her character, how this flick is different from others of its kind, and what it was like working with such veteran performers. But that's not all! The Basement Boys review The Call, along with other new releases like Come Play and The Beast of Snow Hollow, as well as catching up with Russell Crowe in Unhinged. And you get to hear it all tonight,...

Seth Breedlove avoids The Owners and a Disaster Los Angeles

This is it; the final From The Basement broadcast until October. Yup, the Basement Boys are taking three weeks off as they ready themselves for a second season on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops. But they're not going to leave you hanging, as they welcome back Small Town Monsters frontman Seth Breedlove to talk the studio's latest foray into high strangeness: The Mothman Legacy! Jason and Seth discuss the first true Small Town Monsters sequel, how it picks up the trail of the Mothman, and what went into completing the film in a COVID-19 world. What's Seth got to say about all this? Stick with us! And stick around as Jason takes on the British thriller The Owners starring Maisie Williams, and Shawn braves the disaster flick Disaster Los Angeles. If ever there was an on-the-nose title for a movie, this is it... There's more. Much, much more. And the fun begins at 2 P.M. today, only on Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops!

Seth Breedlove talks The Mothman Legacy

We've got one more show to go before Shawn and I take our usual summer break (yes, I'm aware summer is pretty much over. It's been a weird year. Sue us!), and we want to make it a good one for all y'all. How're we gonna do that? By welcoming back Seth Breedlove, that's how! Seth is the man behind Small Town Monsters, the purveyors of the best monster/paranormal documentaries found anywhere. And he's got not one, but two films headed our way in the coming months. The first, The Mothman Legacy, is due out Oct. 20. We're gonna talk Mothman Legacy, and how it's the first true Small Town Monsters sequel. Seth will explain how Legacy picks up where The Mothman of Point Pleasant left off, and how he completed the film during a global pandemic. There will be more, but you'll have to tune in to hear it all. And when do you get to hear this epic conversation? How about this Saturday, at 2 in the P.M. PST, and only on Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops!

The Greg Lamberson interview, Bill & Ted Face the Music, and Rogue (2020)

It's Monday morning, and nothing goes with your first cup of coffee like the latest podcast From The Basement. Sure, it used to be newspapers, but this is 2020. So if you're not listening, get with the times! And we've got a gooder (proper English) for you this week, with even more of our interview with Greg Lamberson, writer/director of the new horror flick Widow's Point starring Craig Sheffer. How much more? An easy five minutes, wherein Greg and Jason discuss the movie in greater detail, and reveal a connection between Greg and a Basement Favourite guest. Who is it? Stick with us! And stay tuned, as Jason and Shawn take on Bill & Ted Face the Music, a sequel 29 years in the making, and Rogue (2020), which pits hottie Megan Fox up against a man-eating lion. How do these diverse movies fare against the reviewing might of our Dynamic Duo? Push play on the player below to receive the answers to these, and many other, unimportant questions. You know you want...

Greg Lamberson scares his way into The Basement

We have good news, and bad news. And custom dictates we render the bad news first, as Robert G. Durant once said. The bad news is there's no episode of From The Basement this week. Sad face is sad. The good news is we're back Friday, Sept. 4 with an all-new episode, and an all-new interview! With whom, you ask? Veteran genre director Greg Lamberson, that's who. Best know for his Slime City films, and novels like Johnny Gruesome, Lamberson has a new flick headed our way called Widow's Point, and it stars Nightbreed's Craig Sheffer. He and Jason will talk all about the film, it's literary roots, and how Lamberson went for something a little more classy this time around. The Stanley Cup Playoffs will dictate when From The Basement will broadcast, but the plan is for our usual Friday night time of 6:05, and you'll hear our conversation with Greg Lamberson, only on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops. Stick with us!