Back Through The Basement

Season 6 comes to a close with laughter and treasures. This season finale has Tom and Julee pulling a Club out of the deck that's been governing the direction of this season.  A Club has them going through a special area of the Basement, leading to consulting The Game Book, and looking Back at some great memories.  Oh yeah -- and one of them elicits a spit take from the other.  There is still so much more to uncover in the Basement!!  Stay tuned for Season 7. Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy![Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.  Thank you, AirTamer for a wonderful season!!]Support the show

Julee has a toy at-the-ready with which to kick off this episode.  Over FaceTime, Tom catches the briefest glimpse of the tiniest corner of the toy and knows it instantly.  From there, it's...Index Card Games for points, Weebles that wobble (but don't fall down), whether or not Tom cares for a see-saw,  whether or not Julee cares for cartoon ducks,  tumbles down research rabbit holes, a wonderful AirTamer commercial (our Season 6 Sponsor) written and performed by Tom and Julee, with original music by Nomi Abadi *, some inimitable banter from “Rini and Tidi” ™,  Julee reports some tough news, bully history memories bubble to the surface (we quickly suppress those), a hilarious M'Update ("Mom-Update" = a check-in from Mom on the accuracy of something we've covered), Jack Nicholson impressions, a WICKED surprise card-draw that prompts a great toy from the archives -- as well as original characters improvised on the spot by Julee and Tom…..and don't get Tom started on eggs!  It'll all make sense in this Special (longer) Edition - Episode 68 “Weebles and Uncle Dumps”!  Make some eggs and give it a listen!!  Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy! [Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]* used with permissionSupport the show

What conversation could possibly encompass extremely sentimental movie theme songs, the 1978 ‘Superman' Kryptonian costume design style, Mark Twain, Puck from ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream', ‘The Flight of the Bumblebees' by Rimsky-Korsakov, Technotronic's ‘Pump Up the Jam', Christmas mornings, and a baby's first blanket?  Oh yes, and everpresent childhood toys as well!!  Why “Back Through The Basement”'s Episode 67, of course!!  Delay no further!! Hit play and enjoy Tom Antonellis and Julee Antonellis in “Playmobil and Marked ‘Fragile'”!   Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy![Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]Support the show

What present did Julee get her brother Tom ? Who is Kenneth Sean Carson? What animal movie scarred young Julee?  These are just SOME of the hard-hitting and penetrating questions tossed out in this week's Episode. Learn the answers, play along, LAUGH along and enjoy!  Oh, and we have mentioned this before but this time we DEFINITELY recommend it:  a 'Back Through The Basement' experience isn't complete without listening to the credits.  [Hint, hint] Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show

We're playing chicken with the plumber!  With a leaky toilet on Tom's side of the recording session, there's a silent but ticking clock threatening Tom and Julee throughout today's episode.  But that doesn't stop them from unlocking a new kind of trivia game, reviewing the overall point system of the podcast and discussing arcane notions -- for example:  do you know who Barbara Millicent Roberts is?  Not only that but before the arrival of the plumber, Tom and Julee unleash a “big, monumental shift in ‘Back Through The Basement' toy unearthing” (Julee's words).  Can you imagine what that must mean they've found?!  You'll have to listen to the episode to know.  And you better do so before the plumber arrives!!!   Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show

Kirk R. Thatcher (director of "Muppet Treasure Island" and "Muppet Haunted Mansion", star of "Werewolf by Night" and the Punk on the Bus in "Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home AND "Star Trek Picard") joins “Back Through The Basement” podcast hosts Tom Antonellis and Julee Antonellis (fellow actors, fellow voiceover artists, fellow creatives) for a weird, wacky and occasionally Scottish-brogued Playdate!  They talk vintage toys, "ET", "Star Trek", "The Muppets", "Star Wars", "Werewolf by Night", "Gremlins" and much more. Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy![Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]Support the show

Alongside the sharing of an exciting BTTB announcement from hosts Tom Antonellis and Julee Antonellis , this episode is all about Shuffle the Deck!  We are having a deck of cards dictate what we will be going Back Through in the Basement. What will we land on by luck of the draw? What childhood treasures will we unearth? There's only one way to know…press play!Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy! [Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]Support the show

Season 6 is here! Tom and Julee Antonellis are Back!    What can we say… the episode is entitled ‘Uncle-Porkin' Duloks and He-Man's Frickin' Shield' Haha!  That's a lot to unpack.  It's both what you would expect and not what you'd expect and we're right where we left off in the Basement! We're finding our old toys, being goofy, having fun and sifting through our childhood memories. Press Play!Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy! [Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]Support the show

Wow how time flies when you're having fun in the Basement, going through old toys and memories!  Tom and Julee play the final Season 5 Game of Chance in this season finale.  This episode's dice-roll brings forth a box of beloved treasures and a whole cast of characters whom the hilarious siblings create on the spot – there's a potential future original animated project in that Reebok's Box!!  Don't miss one second of fun and “Keep” an eye out for Season 6!!!  We raise a glass (or a can of Zevia) to you and we thank you Keepers, our gratitude for you is unending!! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show

What do you get when Tom and Julee come across their vintage Battlestar Galactica, Transformers, Fisher Price circus characters and Inspector Gadget toys?  “Wouldja belieeeeve...” you get the makings of an action- (figure) -packed 'Back Through The Basement' episode!!  Go-Go-Gadget-Press-Play and enjoy!  (This episode description will self-destruct in…)  BOOM!!!!Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.  As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show

It's a Playdate with Marc Guss, co-founder of ACM Talent!! A true leader in the voiceover industry and fellow toy enthusiast, not to mention a colleague with a passion for tons of the franchises Tom and Julee hold dear.  In this episode, there's deep-dive toy talk, spot-on impressions, discussion of family and, of course, playing of games and unearthing of toys!  It's got it all!  Marc came into the Basement a friend and left as part of the family!  Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show

Tom rolled a die and got a "4" in the Season 5 Game of Chance and this Raggle Taggle Action Figure Bin DOES NOT disappoint!  A bin of superheroes, animated show merchandise, a few head-scratchers, loads of fun!  Tom and Julee “roll” down memory lane as treasure after treasure come “rolling” out…ok, ok enough "roll" jokes…better slow our “roll”… [comedic clear-of-throat; take a beat for laughter]......but seriously, get “rolling” into this episode – your “role” as a Keeper depends on it!! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Time to open up a new box as Season 5's Game of Chance continues its “roll” down Tom and Julee's memory lane!  This week's Episode is full of amazing treasures, vintage toys, childhood memories, spot-on impressions of artist heroes and one surprise toy!  Here's a hint Keepers… there was a piece/accessory of this toy found earlier in “The Bag of Shit”.  Make your guess and hop on in to enjoy the fun! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Tom and Julee cover aaaaaa lot of ground in this episode.  They start out with a bit on candy, then they slip into a handful of ON POINT impressions, Tom talks some major Star Trek, new game points are flying around and the oh-so-80s Trivial Pursuit is unearthed and launches a new set of in-show BTTB games and you can play along!  It's a good time!   Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Do you remember making up your own games?  Julee throws a fun game of chance at Tom which will define the handing of the rest of Season Five! So far it includes dice, a list of possible childhood bins of treasures (which, of course, have been given hilarious titles).  What will Tom roll?  What bin will they go through?  Will there be a "Roll Again"?  What are the rules?  Listen and find out!  Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Tom and Julee are back in the basement revisiting the Kenner Glamour Gals, cracking each other up as Rini and Tidi ™, and enjoying listening to a few surprises from some beloved Keepers (listeners).  The fun leads to uncovering memories surrounding a childhood made-up musical stinger they used to put on the end of their play! Sit back and enjoy! De Neh DAAH!! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Welcome Back…....Through The Basement for Season 5!!!  Happy Valentine's Day, * Keepers (listeners)!  Tom and Julee are back to give you another season of uncovering toys, childhood memories and a whole lot of that inimitable Antonellis sibling banter!  Grab a bag of candy hearts as Julee and Tom go through old school Valentine's Day cards and letters to Santa (thanks to a sojourn to "School Island") plus a whole lot more! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!* originally aired 2/14/22Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Tom and Julee are really enjoying themselves today!  How can they not?...They're going Back Through The Basement!  Lots of toys.  Finishing up the Mish Mosh Bin.  Going through the Pac-Man lunchbox.  What a blast.  And, as they wrap Season 4, they surprise themselves with a hilarious theme song made up on the spot!  Today is the Season 4 finale so they will come back to you with Season 5's Premiere next year in 2022! Tom and Julee Antonellis wish you all a wonderful and safe holiday and Happy New Year and will be back to share their hearts with you on Monday, February 14 2022 -- Valentines day!  Thank you to all our ‘Keepers', and remember...Treasure each other as you Treasure your favorite Toy.Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

For the first time in Back Through The Basement history, a Playdate hasn't been able to fit into one episode!  New policy:  when that happens, the second of the two-parter is a Sleepover!  And thus, Jeremy Gates is still going “Back Through” with  Tom and Julee. As soon as the three “wake up,” they fall right back into the Mish Mosh Bin and it continues to be a pure ride of joy, laughter and fun -- full of voices, silly banter and hilarious improvisation.  Oh yeah:  and this episode has the first three-way “Index Card Game” ™ on the podcast!  There's nothing better than sharing your toys and time with an old friend. Thank you for all you do, Jeremy, for being a Keeper and thank your visit with us -- here's hoping we'll have you going Back Through The Basement with us again!  Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

It's a Playdate with a legit Playmate!  Co-hosts Tom and Julee are absolutely giddy to have their childhood friend and fellow artist -- a legit childhood friend -- Jeremy Gates in the Basement with them today! Jeremy is like an honorary brother and has actually played in this Basement many times.  He has even portrayed a canonized character in the Rini and Tidi ™ Universe.  Having him back feels like home.  Enjoy as they finally tackle the Mish Mosh Bin which is full of fun and quirky treasures!  We think this Playdate might just turn into a sleepover!  Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Be careful to NEVER confuse a trash bag in the basement for actual trash!!  You might just find very important things in there!  As Tom and Julee continue to go through childhood toy treasures from the “Dishes and Platters Box" (aka "Box 6") -- which is SO not at all filled with dishes -- they finally tackle a bag within that box:  "The Bag of Shit”.  This bag proves to be far from its name -- wait until you learn what was in there!!  Also, enjoy almost 13 minutes of Tom slowly unraveling in a hilarious way! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

“Thunder, thunder, thunder…Thundercats! Ho!!”  Tom and Julee unearth some wonderful childhood treasures -- Thundercats, Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears.  They also talk about the bittersweet memories of growing up and out of play:  “putting the toys down” for the last time. Though, as the episode goes on, you'll notice that the spirit of play never quite left and lives on as they go through the Basement!    Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

As they go 'Back Through The Basement' this week, Tom and Julee Antonellis welcome as a Playdate, for a Special-Edition-length episode, inspiring guru, voiceover artist and coach -- VP of Society Of Voice Arts And Sciences -- Joan Baker!  And wow does Joan deliver!  She paints the picture of young Joan, looking into her childhood mirror and declaring "I've gotta be where the action is!" which we quickly learn is at the root of Joan's approach to a self-expressed life.  She shares some of her own collections (who knew the deep history of shell boxes!!) then turns her attention to helping Tom and Julee decide the fate of unearthed toys from their childhood in the Basement.  Join the fun as all three, in Joan's words, "discover, discard, entertain, comprehend, talk loud, learn, have fun, laugh and -- yes -- even cry."  (Tom did; Julee and Joan comforted.)  Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

An episode of mystery, mirth and memories!  Tom and Julee find -- inside the box marked ‘GLASS' -- a mystery box.  And you can bet The Mystery Box provided laughs and stories galore!  Play along with an Index Card Game and laugh and listen as:  Julee chafes at Tom's insistence that they trot out a very obscure character from their past, while some arcane "Rini and Tidi"™ lore is revealed, as great toys (many of which fall in a vehicle category) are unearthed and as the identity of their next episode's Playdate is announced.  Packed wall to wall with good times, this is an episode not to miss! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Pow!  Zammm!  Biff!!  And The Treasure-Hits keep on coming out of the box marked ‘GLASS'!  Julee and  Tom find some of their earliest toys ever recorded on Christmas morning and major nostalgia from some of the greats:  Mattel, Remco, Mego, Kenner, Hasbro...AND...there's one toy that STILL smells the same after all these years!  Decades in fact!  Which vintage toys had specific smells?  Listen and find out! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

It's amazing when one simple childhood toy is unearthed in the Basement and it proves capable of bringing back a life-changing childhood memory!  Tom shares a milestone story prompted from treasures Julee pulls from a box marked “GLASS” -- there's no glass in it at all -- it's full of toys!  This episode also features much discussion of the hit-or-miss nature of various movie series' fourth installments, some really fun impressions, vintage toys and a collection completed!  Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

We promised you some special Playdates this season and Tasia Valenza is definitely someone special!  Tom and Julee host the amazing and talented Tasia.  Not only does she share stories of her time on Star Trek (both The Next Generation and Discovery), The Clone Wars (Tasia's a Jedi, you know) and voicing Poison Ivy, she also drops gems of great wisdom!  Our Keepers are also treated to touching stories of her family, a glimpse into her treasured childhood toys and an epic story about the Tooth Fairy.  Enjoy!Tooth Fairy Spolier Disclaimer:  Tom and Julee alert our parent Keepers in advance of any potential Fairy Spoilers.  [wink, wink] Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Season 4 is in full swing and today's episode kicks off with a classic Kenner Micro Collection! Of course, you can bet Tom takes it to the ‘Truth Corner' a few times and laughs certainly abound but he and Julee do make some headway.  Tom also got some mail!  It could be a gift from Julee or......merely deodorant.  Let's hope it's not deodorant!!  (Haha). Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Season 4 is here!!  Julee and Tom are very excited to get back to the going through of their cherished childhood dollhouse!  Before they can go through all the vintage furniture and myriad figures -- like LJN's Dungeons and Dragons and Kenner's Glamour Gals -- Tom needs to confess an embarrassing story, a truly low point that he suffered with an “As-Seen-on-TV”-like product which sends them into hysterics!  Yes, they do get back on track and it's a hilarious ride!!  Please enjoy and share!  Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents' basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Episode 40 is all wrapped up in "forty"ness.  After “bangin’ a u-ey” into a new Basement area,  Julee surprises Tom with a toy of Herculean childhood importance which the two just happened to receive FORTY years ago for Christmas:  their cherished Dollhouse!  (You know:  the one behind Julee in the podcast logo illustration!)  With some Game Book help, cutaways to vintage audio from Christmas morning 1981 and by probing each other’s memories, Tom and Julee can begin to reconstruct the intricate lore surrounding the Dollhouse and the family and myriad characters who lived and visited there.  Julee tells Tom about an unwelcome guest who surreptitiously took up residence in the Dollhouse since it was last played with and, truth be told -- though they do delve deep -- they really only scratch the surface.  You can be sure  Season 4’s premiere will return to this beloved toy.  We invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy this Special Edition, our Season 3 finale, and to join us for Season 4 (with every-other-week episodes) when we resume June 7, 2021. Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

After Tom and Julee run the list of sugar cereals that WEREN’T allowed to eat growing up and Julee reveals her hatred for milk, they actually DO get to work! When Julee shows Tom his old Star Wars tin school lunchbox, he quickly grabs one of the classic lunchboxes he’d taken out to LA…and there are Basement treasures in it!!  The customary Back Through The Basement unearthing flips and, this time, Tom gets to surprise Julee!  Next week's episode is the Season 3 Finale!  We will launch Season 4 on June 7th -- mark those calendars! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Today’s recording comes right on the heels of dropping last week’s epic episode -- Tom has pulled an artistic All-Nighter doing the final edits! Julee is feeling the guilt of the well-rested, and punch-drunk Tom summons his best attempt at staying awake and finding his words -- so much so that he starts questioning all the concepts of a tried-and-true Back Through The Basement episode format.  Never fear though:  Tom soon finds his 8th wind (yes, waaaaaaaaay past his second one at this point) when they begin to discuss a random yet fascinating M’Update which sends them down a Fisher Price rabbit-hole!  Or was it a duck-hole?  Is a duck-hole a thing?  There are only 2 more episodes to our Season 3!  We will launch Season 4 on June 7th -- mark those calendars! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

After a quick jonesing for some steak fries -- ARRRGGHH!  Steak Fries!! -- and coming to grips with a lot of moving parts to the episode including Keeper (listener) feedback and stories...not to mention some "School Island gems",  Julee and Tom Tom start plugging through the Basement to find fun and heartwarming treasures!  Do you remember doing book reports and making dioramas?!  They uncover a classic Judy Blume-inspired diorama Tom made and it’s so impressive!   Do your old school projects spur you to do impressions of your favorite movies?  Hmmm.   Must be an Antonellis thing.  There's also a treasured doll that makes Tom feel the feelings and a Spielberg Movie Quote Game -- you can play along!   Buckle up for an extended-length ride! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Tom and Julee laughed quite a bit when they sat down to write this episode description, because... well it’s definitely a quirky one to describe. Here goes! They.....consult The Game Book (their childhood imagination “log”), talk about poop, sing a bit of CATS, reveal the true, canonical names of their Sock Monkeys and -- oh yeah -- unearth a classic 80’s toy! Then they wrap up with a Star Trek surprise....you know what? Just press play ;) Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

A secret spot in the basement is revealed!! Another “treasure trove” of childhood memories Tom and Julee didn’t know existed! “School Island!” And yes that means there’s more to go through than they thought!! How are these two nostalgic, pack-rat, super softies, kids-at-heart to manage it all?!!! And the Keeps just keep on coming!! A sweet General Store “dollhouse type” treasure is found along with a Fisher Price classic...here’s a hint...MOOOOOOO!! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

We’re out of the Editing Bay and Tom and Julee are Back in the Basement! Julee is so excited to go through what she named the “Mish Mosh Bin”! Don’t hold your breath though because, true to form, she gets distracted by another box – this one labeled “tub toys”. Well with that, any hopes of the treasure trove that was the Mish Mosh Bin sink immediately to the bottom of the plan! Relax, draw a bath, “sit right back and hear some tales” as Tom and Julee wade through the nostalgia of the Tub Toys!! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Today’s episode was supposed to take place in the Yellow Room/Editing Bay but Julee surprises Tom by starting off in the Basement!! Why?!! Because when you come across a classic vintage toy you haven’t seen in decades, you just can’t sit on that! As a challenge, Julee whistles the commercial jingle before showing Tom – it’s for a point!! Do you think he can guess it? Turn on the magical colored lights and try stopping that song from getting stuck in your head. (Best of luck.) Don’t worry though, we got ya covered with an equally catchy (and elaborate) rendition of The NeverEnding Story theme song! Join them for their patented “rabbit hole”-ing in this fun and quirky episode! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Still in the edit bay (the Yellow Room), Tom and Julee continue going back through “Back Through The Basement” earlier footage (material from back near the beginning of our launch that has not yet found its way into the podcast). "WHEN LAST WE LEFT THEM..." they were listening to footage of finding the “Tin of Teeth”!!! Now we kick off with Julee and Tom speculating all the different responses Mom and Dad might give when asked why in the world these were kept!! They do TRY to stay on track reviewing the footage but get waylaid by a Berenstain Bears book! Which one, you ask? Do they read some of it? Do they read the whole thing? All good questions! For the answers...give it a listen!! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Julee is NOT in the Basement today! Ever been curious about what ends up on Tom and Julee's 'BTTB' cutting room floor? Well, today we’re inviting our Keepers into the editing bay to be privy to the editing process as we listen back through “Back Through The Basement” early footage (material we recorded near our podcast launch) that has not yet found its way into the podcast. Yes, we’ve gone a bit out of order -- but hey, not all of the unearthing in the basement can be something as exciting as vintage Kenner action figures – BUT we still have to go through it all. The overarching task, remember, is to go through everything! But how interesting can you make a Water Cycle school project, myriad hand-made posters or boxes of film spools? Join us for the highlights as we go looking Back Through! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

This episode is long Keepers -- though it’s ALL PURE JOY! We have such a special Playdate for you to feast your ears upon... (ummm, that’s not a saying). Tom and Julee host the amazing and talented Kari Wahlgren (voiceover artist in nearly everything you love) in the Basement with them today!! You’ll see that it only takes seconds before the three artists (and kids-at-heart) all start playing together! They run the gamut from 80s TV shows, to the unearthing of a previously-missed stuffed animal, to volleying character voices, to childhood cups and plates. Kari even sends Julee around the basement to find things! Extend your "while-listening" activities and enjoy today’s Special-Edition-length Playdate! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

The Matchbox and Hotwheels cases continue to reveal, among many treasures, some awesome superhero cars (and cars based on other “good ole” famous franchises) from Corgi Juniors! These finds, of course, lead to a lot of Superhero talk and an “Index Card” game for Tom and Julee to guess each other’s favorite superhero. Julee and Tom inevitably get a bit slap-happy (by the time they VROOOM to end of the car journey) when they unearth a bunch of “dink” plastic and wooden cars that SHOULD be easy “biffs” -- unfortunately the cars start to coalesce into a collection of some significance forcing a battle for the pressure to Keep! Oh yeah: and they find a GoBot!!! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Tom and Julee start off getting excited about potential future Playdates, sharing memories of community pools and Water Country before they crack into a surprise gift!! Thank you, Secret Santa! Don’t worry they DO get to old toys when they go Back Through “Door Number 1”. Harkening back to the Game Show which concluded in an arc of episodes from Season 2, “Door Number 1” was comprised of boxes and one of them contained cases of Tom and Julee’s vintage Matchbox and Hotwheels cars! Wow did those cases yield wonderful treasures!! “Buckle up” and enjoy the “ride”! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

The Season 3 premiere is here!! Did you miss us Keepers?!! ‘Cuz we missed you! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are enjoying the start to a Happy New Year! We kick off 2021 and our own Season 3 by: Tom and Julee talking Seasons 3 of favorite TV shows, by recognizing we still have a TON of stuff to continue unearthing in the Basement and by noting Tom says “first of all” all the time! Also, thanks to a Keeper, a surprise purchase is revealed -- one which completes a childhood collection. We are happy to be “Back” with you so buckle up for a season of fun and surprises!! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

It’s Season Finale time!! We’re sad to end the arc of episodes that were our Hodgepodge Bin Game Show but all good things must come to an end. In this episode, Tom and Julee close out the bin with memories of childhood friends (playing in their houses and yards), Dad’s favorite things (including less-than-thrilling candies) and the greatest onion rings you’ll EVER eat. Though it’s a wrap for the Hodgepodge Bin AND a wrap for Season 2, never fear Keepers -- we’ll be back! Season 3 will launch January 4, 2021, to bring you more fun surprises, childhood toys, childhood memories and maybe even a new Playdate!! Tom and Julee Antonellis and everyone associated with “Back Through The Basement” wish you and your loved ones health, happiness and joy throughout the close of 2020 and the Holidays!! If you miss us during the break, go “Back Through” and revisit us from the beginning!! Enjoy our Special Edition Season Finale! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy! Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

“The random nature of the Hodgepodge Bin” continues and…wait for it...they found a box WITHIN the bin of… you guessed it...PINS!! Oh Brother. Yes: BROTHER!! Brother Tom, really!! Enough with the pins! The bin also unearths: a funny plumber fox/cat toy thing that Julee can’t help but voice, and a rubber toy she thinks is perhaps the most boring and uninteresting thing ever. Oh yeah: and a dead insect in a glass. You can imagine the laughter that comes out of this episode -- so much so that Tom needed an albuterol hit! More importantly, “Back Through The Basement” shows us that you can stumble across what appears to be merely an insignificant rubber Fred Flintstone eraser until Tom, just by seeing it, recalls a life-changing chain of events that shaped a piece of his entire approach to living! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

[This blurb in best read in your best over-the-top Announcer Voice] “Welcome to 'Back Through The Basement' - The Hodgepodge Gameshow Edition!! Yes! The game show continues!” Tom and Julee stumble upon old baseball cards leading Julee to share a song she composed about a random Yankee fan -- sorry NY Keepers, we grew up on the Red Sox [wink]! Tom and Julee also come across a fun box with quirky pencil toppers and they reminisce about Cape Cod and an Ellis Island story about their great grandparents! Plus, Julee falls in love with a little dangly ornament who, through his quirkiness, gains a whole new lease on life. Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy.Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

This episode captures lightning in a bottle! (Or, technically, lighting...in a bin). It was such a special and wonderful day of surprises!! Not only does the Hodgepodge Bin continue to be the most random assortment EVER of hilarious and touching childhood whatnots – “Back Through The Basement” is joined by a Surprise Guest who becomes the first official "Playdate" on the podcast!!! Tom and Julee had no idea at the top of the day the magic that awaited them!! Listen to our first official Playdate (Interview) with our guest, actor Tracee Chimo Pallero (“Orange is the New Black”, “Sully”)!! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy.Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Tom and Julee are officially playing in their basement like a couple of kids and their imagination of a “Back Through The Basement” Game Show has become a reality! The Hodgepodge Bin keeps “catfishing”-up childhood treasures – books, toys, songs, Shrinky Dinks aplenty – and it continues to make Julee and Tom “larf” all over the place!! Listen as their play moves to a new level when they unearth a beloved puppet from the good-ole-days! The "door" to the Hodgepodge Bin was a great choice Tom!! PS - Don’t miss the credits: Tom and Julee go to the mat in defense of Ewoks. Now in their forties, Julee and Tom are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy.

The Plastic Sorted Organizer Trays are behind Tom and Julee and what's now in front of them as they continue 'Back Through The Basement' is a fun new game conceived by Julee! To determine where they head next, Tom must pick a “door” -- very much like a game show! Door Number One: two small boxes. Door Number 2: four to six bins of like-items. And Door Number 3: a big bin of a hodgepodge of items! Which would you choose Keepers?!! Listen along to see which door Tom chooses – but not before he first subjects Julee to some college debauchery memories, Mom chimes in with a coupla’ M’Updates, and we all learn how Julee feels about dream stories!! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy.

It's late on the East Coast and it looks like a bomb went off in the basement -- Julee is refueling for the last leg of the marathon through the plastic slotted organizer trays with some hot coffee from her “Hug me I’m Almost Famous” mug (which Tom loves). So strap in, Keepers, for a Special Edition: Julee surprises Tom with a musical gift and some updates on last minute biffing notions AND the tiny Disney figures have a name -- yup! -- Tom did a deep Google dive to find the identity of these vintage guys! We hear the opening of an epic toy in the vintage audio and Shrinky Dinks make their Back Through The Basement debut!! So buckle up for more rando-items, coins and pins (sorry, Julee). To make the pins fun (because Julee is rather anti-pin), Tom launches a Pin Game -- apparently that was the key to opening Julee's slap-happy floodgate. Thank you all for tuning in through these tray episodes -- we hope you had as much fun listening as Tom and Julee had going through them! Next episode they're moving on...through the basement. Now in their forties, Julee and Tom are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy.Support the show (http://www.thickskincreations.com/store)

Webster's defines "miscellaneous" as "consisting of diverse things or members". Well, Back Through The Basement firmly enters that realm as Tom and Julee hit the "plastic sorted organizer trays." Let’s just say: lots of buttons, pins and myriad little figures...leading to a ton of fun stories, impressions and memories of movies & TV shows, trips, training, friends and family! Also learn about a beloved, bittersweet lost toy that the Basement has LONG wanted back. Now in their forties, Julee and Tom are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can. As their Instagram bio indicates -- @backthroughthebasementpod -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy.