Now more than ever, the world needs distraction. Let's face it, the focus of most news is bleak, people are stuck inside -- often with little to do -- and we have no idea when this current state will end. Thankfully we in The Basement aren't the only ones trying to brighten people's days with fun and entertaining content. Our brother from another mother, Jon Cross over at The After Movie Diner , continues to podcast throughout this crisis, and he's bringing past guests and other like-minded folks on his show to share the films they're watching. I sat down with Jon, and talked my Top 5 indie horror flicks of the last year or so. Much to my delight, Jon had only heard of a couple of them, and the discussion became a lively one about the the importance of independent film, the power of visual storytelling, and the key role cinematography plays in the filmmaking process. It's always fun talking film with Jon, and being a guest in The After Movie Diner. You...

We in The Basement like our music almost as much as our filmed entertainment, and we're always willing to support our creative brothers and sisters. Shawn and I encourage you to check out the new album Where Our Hearts Can Be A Shambles by the New York-based indie-rock band Miscellaneous Plumbing Fixtures, featuring our podcasting brother-from-another-mother Jon Cross! In addition to Jon, the MPF feature Nick Consol on keys, Mitch Armbruster and Johnny Unicorn on brass, Jay Mayo on backing vocals and percussion, and Justin Timpane on spoken word. Where Our Hearts Can Be A Shambles also features an original collaboration with Matt Motern Media Farley and an original collaboration with Jon's wife, Kimberly. Wanna give it a listen? You can do so FOR FREE right now on Spotify , iHeart Radio, Apple Music and Deezer . And you can keep up with them on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and YouTube . As part of the promotion for this album, Jon is gonna select two random people...

Jason and Shawn are back! What!?! Already!?! Well, we lie a little. Shawn's not back. He's taking a time out. But Jason is, and he's joined by The After Movie Diner host Jon Cross for a very special episode of We Came from the Basement. How special, you may ask?