Best Broadcasts From The Basement Podcasts (2025)

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Hidden Free Agent Gems For The White Sox 30:40

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After former White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease lands the first big contract for starters, we break down why it wasn't more and what the White Sox should be looking for as an alternative to big ticket free agents. A few hidden gems and specific types of free agents are out there and affordable for this team. Plus, The Sox Nerd breaks down one of our new…

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Nov 27 2025 - A Mayor In the Subbasement

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Drat. It's performance review day for the Bureau as Mayor Chad Bachynski drops in to the subbasement. We also talk about the 2026-27 city budget instead. Theme by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Occasional music by Kimberley Fuery. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR AccessNow community radio.By Queen City Improvement Bureau

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Radio Limbo LIVE @ XMTR Festival '25 49:55

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A new series is brewing... But in the meantime here's a message from Limbo Pete, and the recording of the live show from XMTR Audio Arts Festival 2025. Become a Patron and help support the creation of new episodes. ~ Thanks for listening ~By Limbo Tapes

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DbD 9.3 Walkback! Arc Raiders Civilians! and Hot Girls Tunnel! 1:04:12

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🎉 “WELCOME BACK TO CAMPING THEM SOFTLY, THE ONLY DEAD BY DAYLIGHT PODCAST THAT CHECKS ITS ANALYTICS AND SAYS ‘NAH, LET’S MAKE IT LONGER AND LOUDER.’” 🎉 Episode 76 opens with Toxic trying to be a responsible content adult: shorter episodes, better retention, appease the algorithm gods. Within 60 seconds he’s smashing wrestling soundboard clips, forg…

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Deep Fried Christmas Lights 37:11

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The title of this episode would be VERY UNSAFE. But, so would a lot of other things people do during the holiday season! Captain Ed Dunne of the Evergreen Park Fire Department talks about common holiday mishaps and what you can do to be safe this year. Plus the Youth Department and Recreation Department join forces for a slew of events and programs…

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White Sox Break A Few Eggs 30:48

7h ago30:48

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The White Sox non-tendered OF Mike Tauchman and others, but this isn't about lowering payroll. What if we told you that by walking away from a $2.5 million arbitration the team was making roster and payroll room for upgrades? Wander down the primrose path of positivity as we look at realistic next steps towards building a better roster in 2026. You…

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Episode 3 of The Twelvelms Conspiracy, my new dark fantasy mystery show 34:54

4h ago34:54

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Cyan is not the only one at Twelvelms who has been keeping secrets... Find out more about the show: https://hangingslothstudios.com/twelvelms/ Explore the world: https://twelvelms.wordpress.com/world/ Listen to episodes early and ad free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/hangingslothstudios Episode Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/tt…

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Nov 20 2025 - It's Draft Budget Day!

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It's that special time of the year when the Bureau turns its mind to things budgetary! But first! We got a visit from fellow community-media denizen, Jayne Trimble, of the Empower Women show on AccessNow TV. Then, we look at this year's delightfully passive aggressive budget powerpoint. And! Clr Rashovich asked what a 5% budget REDUCTION would look…

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A Busy Day Of White Sox Transactions 34:30

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On November 18th 2025 the White Sox started making a few moves. Sure, it wasn't anything too flashy. There were two pitchers protected from the Rule 5 Draft. One guy retired. And two trades were completed. We're here to tell you how Chris Getz' comments about those transactions and some current trade rumors all tie together. There is clearly more t…

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Basements to Broadcast: The College Radio Revolution 9:01

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From dorm basements to city airwaves, college radio taught America to love discovery. Host Maggie Mercury traces how tiny stations, duct-taped studios, and fearless playlists turned scenes into movements. No SFX. No music. Just story. Same signal—new legend. Before playlists were data, they were devotion. In this episode, Maggie Mercury takes us in…

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DbD 2v8 Survey Is Garbage, Arc Raiders Extraction Betrayal, & Sauce Catastrophe | Episode 75 1:25:42

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🎉 “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, RATS AND COWARDS, WELCOME TO CAMPING THEM SOFTLY EPISODE 75!” 🎉 Tonight’s fabulous prizes include: one Dead by Daylight 2v8 survey we beat to death, one Arc Raiders extraction camping guide that ruins friendships, and a complimentary serving of Victor from The Twins doing a belly flop into Dublin marinara. We open with appl…

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One Eleven Martini Parlour Celebrates Five Years 18:27

10d ago18:27

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It isn't a bar. It's a parlour. Celebrate 5 years with One Eleven Martini Parlour in Lemont as we take a look at the unique decor, creative martinis and even an award-winning chili. Find out how a dinner at another famous Lemont institution brought this martini bar to the area, and how the original plan evolved into one of Lemont's hidden gems. Chr…

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The Hands Behind the Glass: Engineers Who Saved Live Radio 7:29

8d ago7:29

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Behind every legend was a steady hand. Hosted by Shep Golden, this episode honors the engineers who kept live radio alive—riding faders, killing noise, and saving shows in seconds. From patch bays to transmitters, discover the craft behind the glow. If the hosts were the faces of radio, the engineers were its heartbeat. In this Shep-narrated episod…

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White Sox Rule 5 Decisions And Disagreements 30:55

1d ago30:55

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The White Sox must decide who to protect in the Rule 5 Draft, and a short list also takes us down memory lane with minor league names that were once special and now likely will be left unprotected. Listener comments lead to a Radio 101 lesson in debate. Plus, why you may have to find positives in players that weren't your first choice in free agenc…

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Feeding And Teaching Evergreen Park 40:24

8d ago40:24

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Village Trustee Mark Phelan talks football, faith and the Evergreen Park Food Pantry as Thanksgiving approaches. Many EP families need your help. Find out how you can give a little cheer this holiday season. We also visit Central Middle School to speak with some very involved students. Get a taste of student life in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video vers…

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Five Notes, Two Syllables: How Jingles Built a Station 7:06

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Five notes. Two syllables. A whole identity. Vinny Vinyl explores how jingles turned call letters into culture—from late-night harmonies to the craft that made every station unforgettable. The smallest songs carried the biggest memories. No SFX. No music. Just story. Same signal—new legend. Five notes, two syllables—and an entire city sang along. I…

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White Sox Get "Fluid" At The GM Meetings 34:51

16d ago34:51

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Chris Getz spoke from the General Manager Meetings and the tune has changed when it comes to what the White Sox could do this offseason. Multi-year free agent signings are again possible, with one name already being connected to the team. Luis Robert Jr is being pursued by other clubs and the budget is "fluid." We try to figure out what that means,…

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Wolfman Jack: The Man Behind the Myth 5:28

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A howl across the border and a voice you couldn't mistake. Vinny Vinyl explores the craft and mythology of Wolfman Jack—how a faceless persona, massive wattage, and fearless timing turned midnight radio into legend. No clips. No music. Just story. Same signal—new legend. They called him the Wolfman—a growl in the night that made radio feel untamed.…

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Survivors Saying Stupid Sh*t Part 3! DbD Killer "Equipment" Tier List! AND FLUTES! | Ep. 74 1:25:11

19d ago1:25:11

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Episode 74 of Camping Them Softly crashes in hot with The Toxic Teacher diving deep into Arc Raiders—the extraction shooter where betrayal is the only business model that matters. After learning the fine art of waiting for emotes, gaining trust, and then gunning down your "teammates" the second they turn around, Toxic brings that exact energy to th…

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Larry Lujack and the Art of the Superjock 7:49

18d ago7:49

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Larry Lujack didn't beg for your attention—he bent the dial toward him. Vinny Vinyl breaks down the craft behind the "Superjock": timing, stance, and ritual that turned Top 40 swagger into legend, plus the crews who kept the signal honest. No clips, just story. Same signal—new legend. There are DJs—and then there are gravitational forces. In this e…

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Community Is Key 37:45

20d ago37:45

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Eileen Durkin and Jessica Belanger join us to explain how social work and counseling impacts the modern student at Evergreen Park Community High School. Hear about an upcoming food drive and projects they are working on at the school. We also talk music at the Record Shop on 95th, as they explain what many local EP businesses are doing for the holi…

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What The Patient White Sox Fan Wants 32:25

21d ago32:25

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We dive into some great listener mail and avoid an international incident all while asking what the most patient White Sox fan wants to see this offseason. One thing is for certain, the lie about how rebuilds should work has been long-exposed. Now it is up to Chris Getz and company to make moves this year that will prevent problems in 2027. Video v…

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Moreno's Brings Authenticity 17:20

20d ago17:20

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Moreno's Mexican Restaurant and Salsa Bar sits the in heart of Lemont Downtown with food from the heart of a family. Hear how they got their start with the help of another famous lemont restaurant family and brought long-time recipes from Mexico to Stephen Street. Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can't wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free …

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The Sound That Built a City 7:04

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Some say Chicago's loudest sound wasn't a crowd — it was a voice. Join Vinny Vinyl as Retro Waves: Legends of the Airwaves travels back to radio's golden age — when DJs ruled the night, jingles shaped cities, and connection crackled through static. From WCFL to Wolfman Jack, this is where sound became story. They say Chicago's skyline was built in …

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Reinsdorf Not Helping White Sox Improve 33:40

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New pitching coach. New hitting coach. Same cheap owner. Chris Getz has signaled the budget is slim this offseason, but understand that the White Sox GM sounds determined to get creative in order to improve his team's win total and play in 2026. We break down his comments and early moves while describing a path towards improvement despite Jerry Rei…

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Nov 06 2025 - Here's A Tip: Buy Wood!

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City of Regina's Chief Financial Officer, Daren Anderson, found his way into the subbasement so we quizzed him about the 2026 budget and money stuff like that. If you're freaking out about the possibility of a 13.56% mill rate increase, this is not the show for you. Or maybe it is. Maybe you like to freak out over mill rates. We also talk about res…

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People Quitting DbD? And VICTOR IS A FILM CRITIC? | Ep. 73 1:36:19

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Dead by Daylight's Slow Burn to Mediocrity: The anti-camp, anti-tunnel, anti-whatever-the-fuck mechanics are still being debated to death. Players claim they're leaving in droves, but Steam charts say otherwise. Toxic breaks down why the "everyone's quitting" narrative is bullshit, why the Hallowed Blight event sucks, and why the rift is more borin…

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A Guide To The White Sox Off-Season 30:32

28d ago30:32

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With the end of the 2025 World Series a clock starts running as baseball's off-season offically begins. We have the dates, rules and expected moves you should see in November from the Chicago White Sox. We're also feeling bad for Blue Jays fans and good about sports in Chicago. The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by Cork & Kerry At The Park gives…

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A New Tune In Most Holy Redeemer's Parish 35:45

27d ago35:45

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Father Tom Hurley joins us after taking the reigns at Most Holy Redeemer to explain why music means so much to a congregation. Hear about the changes he has made and what his focus will be as pastor at the church he started at decades ago. And if you already thought AI was unsettling, wait until you hear the story at the end of this podcast! Video …

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Football Friday: 2025 Season Wrap-Up 14:01

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The Evergreen Park Mustangs (4-5) missed the postseason, but Coach Ram sees positives and good things ahead. We wrap up the season with the head coach. Video Version available on The EP Podcast YouTube Channel. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Everg…

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Oct 29 2025 - Our Halloween Adjacent 10th Anniversary Live Show

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After a decade in the subbasement, we escape to the Artesian stage for Halloween + Anniversary show — a Hallowversary show! We are joined by zombie expert Cassie Ozog, the risen corpse of Carter Stenberg, un-councillor Andrew Stevens and city hall nerd Jacq Brasseur. This podcast is the full, unedited version of our live show and includes the Hallo…

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DbD's Anti-Tunnel Disaster, Weaponized Churros, and Meatball Lickers | Ep. 72 1:22:59

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The boys are back after a week off (2 if you count how long it took to post this), and nothing—NOTHING—could have prepared you for Episode 72. Toxic Teacher returns to tear apart Dead by Daylight's latest disaster: the anti-tunnel/anti-slug changes that BHVR shit out during their recent community stream. We break down why the Halloween event (Hallo…

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White Sox Free Agent Targets, The Pope & Baseball Luck 36:45

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The Pope got a disappointing surprise gift and the picture from the Vatican looks like every White Sox kid who gets the wrong jersey for Christmas. We're judging Jim Bowden's suspected White Sox targets in free agency while Blake Snell is blaming "baseball luck" in the World Series! Video Version on YouTube! The $1000 Guest Bounty brought to you by…

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Halloween Into the Hollidays In Evergreen Park 33:39

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Find out why The Classmate in Evergreen Park is the best kept secret around when it comes to local holiday shopping. Try the new lunch menu at Spoke & Vine as Frank Murray announces some pretty big Evergreen Park Public Library events. It's all in "30 Minutes of Good!" Video version on YouTube! Get the latest news and information concerning everyth…

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Strong Words About The White Sox 33:05

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AJ Pierzynski caused a stir with his ranking of modern World Series teams, but was he right? Darrin Jackson gave a longer timeline when it comes to White Sox competitiveness. We think he is really, really wrong. The $1000 Guest Bounty gives you a chance to with $1000. Step into "30 Minutes of Sox!" Video Version on YouTube! Brought to you by Cork &…