Papa's Basement

Anand "Big Brown" Gahlot is a guy I met over a decade ago as we both operated DC-area podcasts and were attempting to get on-air. Yes, that’s how old we are: we did podcasts before podcasts were even a goal unto themselves (or even called podcasts), and were instead weird little episodic demos for radio jobs that you hosted on a website or burned to CDs that you then handed out to friends. He was always a nice, funny guy, and it was my joy to have him back on the show to talk about our common past, his former show, Big Brown and Burnsie, and his current podcast, Grape Friends. I forget what Grape Friends is about. Either he talks wine with friends or he plays God by granting grapes sentience and then befriends them. It's probably the first one, but I'm holding out hope it's the second. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter

Eva delights in my telling the story of how listening to Tony Robbins in my mid-20s set my life down an objectively horrible path. I also talk about how screwing around with our phones at all times has even ruined my ability to watch quality movies, and I now only stream films that I can comfortably watch half-assed while texting and browsing (e.g., my joyful viewing of Heartbreakers and All The Right Moves) this week. And what would an episode be without talking about your morning coffee followed by a nice caffeine-fuelled puh-poo? Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

It's snowing, which means I talk with Eva about why I hate snow (that's...that's what I do). I also discuss two folks I know via Twitter that have started OnlyFans accounts and me wrestling with my cheapness in deciding whether or not I wanted to see acquiantances naked, which is the best thing in life, and makes me feel like most people do about a snow day. OnlyFans accounts mentioned in this episode: Adrienne Airhart - @Craydrienne Courtney Kocak - @CocoPeepShow Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Happy New Year! In our first episode of the year, we close the episode with an amazing story of Mikael Johnson getting catfished by a child into driving out to a date that never happened not once BUT TWICE. It's an amazing story, and the rest of the episode is also fantastic, featuring: My autistic level of Metallica knowledge, a summary of what World War I-era plastic surgery looked like (check out War Against War!), and getting into the whole Jen Sterger/Brett Favre flaccid dong pics story with Eva, who has somehow NEVER RECEIVED A D PIC IN HER LIFE! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Mikael Johnson - Twitter - @MikaelLJohn, Instagram - @MikaelLJohn Mikael's Fake Movie Posters Instagram Account - @Mr.BingeWorthy Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter

Comedian Mollie Heckerling joins us to talk about how everyone spent their 2020 holidays, what constitutes a Christmas dinner, as well as the time she put on a wedding dress and stalked John Travolta at the tender age of four. Cute! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Snapping a nude to send someone used to mean something. Either you had to use a webcam, which snapped pics with the resolution of a Game Boy, or pull out a digital camera, take your photo, stick the SD card in your computer, and then email the nudes. What barbarism. We also talk the revelation that is DiGiorno's croissant crust pizza, and a local grocery chain by the name of Giant Food doing its best to not be the sketchy old craphole that it is. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Author Mike Sacks returns to our show to promote his latest parody film novelization Souchers, a send-up of such 90s touchstones as Clerks, Singles, and Reality Bites. Hear all about Mike's life in Brooklyn during the pandemic, his amazing, oddity-filled Instagram, and his one-sided celebrity Twitter beefs in our latest episode, and make sure to buy Slouchers on Amazon. Only $0.99 on Kindle! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Mike Sacks - Twitter - @MichaelBSacks, Instagram - @MikeBSacks Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Show topics: -Juuuuust how lousy is it to re-gift something if the gift is awesome and not a fruitcake or some other such garbage -Eva mocks the disgust I feel when women date young, dumb, handsome men, but my complete comfort with men dating young, dumb, attractive women. I AM NOT A HYPOCRITE, PEOPLE! TELL HER THESE ARE DIFFERENT THINGS AND IT IS GROSS AND WRONG WHEN WOMEN DO IT!!!! -My mom completely derails the episode ending to show us photos of a fried chicken sandwich that resembled a heart. You can see photos of said heart-bird on the website. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). It's been a busy few weeks since we last recorded. Some highlights of the episode: -Mikael Johnson is back! If you've been waiting for a challenge to Eva's gynecocracy, it's here! -I'm a person that dabbles in purchasing and re-selling in-demand video games (SCALPER!!!!). Hear about how much selling a pair of Xbox Series Xs to a friend blows up horribly in both our faces. -A run in with an anti-mask customer that took things above and beyond when it came to being an ass. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Mikael Johnson - Twitter - @MikaelLJohn, Instagram - @MikaelLJohn Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

The Krispy Kreme Halloween donuts I mentioned in the last episode? Yeah, I didn't get them. And, well...I might have flipped out in line at that news. Hear about that and two other stories involving my Halloween gluttony, then reach out to us and let us know via Twitter, Instagram, or email, which ones feature behavior that certifies me…a fatass. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Krispy Kreme has debuted donuts with Hallween monster face designs, and it's taken all of my willpower to not consume them the entirety of October. But Halloween, it's going down. We talk about my planned gluttony, Eva's run-in with a trained squirrel that mimicked her every move, and your responses to whether or not male shirtlessness around the house is okay. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Eva and I vote early in person in Virginia's 2020 elections. Here all about our harrowing journeys at the polls and what went through our minds as we surveilled our fellow voters. Oh, and my mom insisted that I tell you all that, at least in Virginia, people age 65 and older are allowed to drive up and vote from their cars. Are you happy, Mom? Do I still get to live here for another month? Good. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

I, a man, don't wear a shirt around my house. Is this weird? Am I a gross slob? I want you to leave your feedback, either by emailing inpapasbasement@gmail.com, or hitting us up on Twitter/Instagram at @papasbasement. We will read your takes on the next show. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Eva K., co-host of the podcast, learned immediately after recording last wee’s episode maskless in a backyard with me that she had Covid. She’s been sick. And I’m a hypochondriac, so then I started to feel sick. This led to her infecting loved ones and me finding out what it’s like to take a dump while wearing an N95 mask. Also on the docket? I take my first bike ride as an adult man, which lead to me spending a day with an ice pack on my taint, the magic of elementary school Thanksgiving meals, my horrible career as a drummer, the death of Eddie Van Halen, and whether it’s the fate of all genius ultimately usher in a wake of lesser imitators. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @Papa

Summers Restaurant, where I started performing standup and more recently performed improv, has closed due to the pandemic. I mourn, and Eva and I talk PEN15, Cobra Kai, and everything else we've watched/done in the past month since last recording. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

We have on Eva's longtime friend Steph, the most Italian quarter-Italian since Robert De Niro, to join us as we pick up a topic from last week: people that should have thanked us AND DID NOT! Also, she bitches about the quality of deli meat in Nashville. See? Italian! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva Mikael Johnson - Twitter - @MikaelLJohn, Instagram - @MikaelLJohn John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva Mikael Johnson - Twitter - @MikaelLJohn, Instagram - @MikaelLJohn John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Fat people behaving fatly, hiding their fatty fat food like fatties. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva Mikael Johnson - Twitter - @MikaelLJohn, Instagram - @MikaelLJohn John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser (and here to give us your money via Patreon). Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram. Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva Mikael Johnson - Twitter - @MikaelLJohn, Instagram - @MikaelLJohn John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement