Digest

The podcast begins with a casual greeting and a brief introduction to the show. The hosts then decide to restart the podcast from the beginning, avoiding any mention of "nuts" to keep listeners guessing. A discussion about the definition of "nuts" ensues, with the hosts debating whether cashews are truly nuts or berries. The conversation then shifts to the character Poison Ivy from the Batman and Robin movie, highlighting her seductive and lethal nature. The podcast features several sponsorships, including Squarespace, BetterHelp, Patreon, Simply Safe, and Prize Picks. The hosts discuss the prevalence of "Live, Laugh, Love" signs and similar decorative items, leading to a discussion about their absurdity. They engage in a game where they rate the likelihood of a fictional character, "a Med," having various signs in their home, based on their perceived personality. The conversation turns to the topic of man caves and the rules that often accompany them. They discuss a sign with rules for a man cave, including "No sitting in my chair" and "Women by invitation only." They propose alternative rules for a man cave, focusing on emotional support and connection rather than exclusion. The conversation focuses on a sign that reads "Every meal you make, every bite you take, I'll be watching you." They discuss the absurdity of the sign and how it reflects a misunderstanding of the relationship between humans and their pets. The conversation delves into a discussion about the song "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, and the potential for misattribution of the song to Sting. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the concept of "weirdness" and how it can be perceived differently by different people. They reference a tweet by Joey, a friend, and his use of the phrase "wacky times with my friends." The conversation ends with a discussion about a sign that reads "Silence is golden, duct tape is silver." They find the sign to be absurd and potentially kinky, and discuss its potential as a Halloween decoration.

Outlines

00:00:00

Welcome to the Basement Yard and the Nut Debate

The podcast begins with a casual greeting and a brief introduction to the show. The hosts then decide to restart the podcast from the beginning, avoiding any mention of "nuts" to keep listeners guessing. A discussion about the definition of "nuts" ensues, with the hosts debating whether cashews are truly nuts or berries.

00:01:16

Poison Ivy's Horny Nature and Squarespace Sponsorship

The hosts discuss the character Poison Ivy from the Batman and Robin movie, highlighting her seductive and lethal nature. The podcast features a sponsorship from Squarespace, promoting its website building platform and offering a discount code.

00:22:12

BetterHelp and Patreon Sponsorships and Live, Laugh, Love Signs

The podcast features a sponsorship from BetterHelp, promoting its online therapy services and offering a discount code. The podcast features a sponsorship from Patreon, promoting its platform for supporting creators and highlighting the benefits of joining their Patreon. The hosts discuss the prevalence of "Live, Laugh, Love" signs and similar decorative items, leading to a discussion about their absurdity.

00:29:46

Would a Med Have These Signs? and Simply Safe Sponsorship

The hosts engage in a game where they rate the likelihood of a fictional character, "a Med," having various signs in their home, based on their perceived personality. The podcast features a sponsorship from Simply Safe, promoting its home security system and offering a discount code.

00:43:54

Prize Picks Sponsorship and Biscuits and Gravy Debate

The podcast features a sponsorship from Prize Picks, promoting its fantasy sports app and offering a discount code. The hosts discuss the merits of biscuits and gravy, with one host expressing a fondness for the dish while the other remains unconvinced.

00:50:28

Cupcake Consumption and Man Cave Rules

The conversation starts with a discussion about cupcakes, with one person claiming to have eaten hundreds of cupcakes in their lifetime. They debate the number, with one person arguing that they've had way less than 250-300 cupcakes. The conversation turns to the topic of man caves and the rules that often accompany them. They discuss a sign with rules for a man cave, including "No sitting in my chair" and "Women by invitation only."

00:54:51

Alternative Man Cave Rules and Dog-Centric Sign

They propose alternative rules for a man cave, focusing on emotional support and connection rather than exclusion. The conversation focuses on a sign that reads "Every meal you make, every bite you take, I'll be watching you." They discuss the absurdity of the sign and how it reflects a misunderstanding of the relationship between humans and their pets.

00:56:20

Sting and the Police and Weirdness and Tim Burton

The conversation delves into a discussion about the song "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, and the potential for misattribution of the song to Sting. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the concept of "weirdness" and how it can be perceived differently by different people. They reference a tweet by Joey, a friend, and his use of the phrase "wacky times with my friends."

00:58:31

Silence is Golden, Duct Tape is Silver

The conversation ends with a discussion about a sign that reads "Silence is golden, duct tape is silver." They find the sign to be absurd and potentially kinky, and discuss its potential as a Halloween decoration.

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Q&A

• What is the hosts' debate about in the beginning of the podcast?

  The hosts are debating whether cashews are truly nuts or berries.

• What is the character Poison Ivy known for?

  Poison Ivy is known for her seductive and lethal nature, with the power to control plants and release toxins that can harm humans.

• What is the game the hosts play in the middle of the podcast?

  The hosts play a game where they rate the likelihood of a fictional character, "a Med," having various signs in their home, based on their perceived personality.

• What is the main point of the Simply Safe sponsorship?

  The Simply Safe sponsorship promotes its home security system, highlighting its affordability, ease of use, and award-winning customer service.

• What is the main point of the Prize Picks sponsorship?

  The Prize Picks sponsorship promotes its fantasy sports app, emphasizing its simplicity and the potential to win large cash prizes.

• What is the hosts' debate about at the end of the podcast?

  The hosts discuss the merits of biscuits and gravy, with one host expressing a fondness for the dish while the other remains unconvinced.

• What are some of the common rules associated with man caves?

  Common man cave rules often include restrictions on access, such as "Women by invitation only," and rules about respecting the space, such as "No sitting in my chair."

• What is the significance of the sign "This girl runs on cupcakes and Jesus"?

  The sign is humorous and ironic, suggesting a lack of control over one's life and a reliance on external sources for happiness.

• How does the conversation about "weirdness" relate to Tim Burton's work?

  Tim Burton is known for his dark, whimsical, and gothic style, which often features eccentric characters and fantastical settings. The conversation about "weirdness" reflects a similar appreciation for the unconventional and unique.

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