Checking in with Wes

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Checking in with Wes is a bi-weekly installment of the basement diaries where he picks a topic and runs with it, whether that means extensive research or talking to people who know way more about it than he does. Episodes come out every other Friday.

Wesley Tilford


    • Aug 9, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Episode 10 - Caffeine - FT. Dario Carrion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 36:03


    Dario Carrion returns to Checking in with Wes to talk with Wes about their habits with caffeine and advice on how to reduce in-take.

    Episode 9 - You're the Worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 32:44


    Welcome to another edition of Checking in with Wes! Wes talks about one of his all-time favorite shows, "You're the Worst." It's a romantic comedy that follows two cynics in Jimmy Shive-Overly and Gretchen Cutler who fall in love even though neither of them believe in it. Wes also checks and talks about his relationship with auditioning and fails at a comparison between caffeine and hard drugs. He also gives an update on The Basement Diaries at the end, so stay tuned! Make sure to subscribe and leave those 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 8 - Just Checking In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 24:04


    Today Wes is just checking in! The original topic was going to be The Shining, but technical difficulties and the lack of a back-up plan prompted today's episode! He talks about his vacation to Minnesota, getting stung by a wasp for the first time, and the journey of coming to terms with some things just not working out. Make sure to subscribe and leave reviews on Apple Podcasts. Next episode will be out on July 26th. Check out this and previous episodes at thebasementdiariespod.com

    Episode 7 - The Golden State Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 30:44


    In this episode, Wes talks about The Golden State Killer and catches you up on his life. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Next episode will be out on July 12th. thebasementdiariespod.com

    Episode 6 - The Writing Process FT. McKegg Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 57:25


    McKegg joins Wes this week in talking about The Writing Process! Make sure to subscribe and leave those 5-star reviews.

    Episode 5 - The 2020 Democratic Primary Candidates FT. Kenton Tilford

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 54:38


    Wesley has his brother, Kenton Tilford, on to discuss the candidates in the Democratic Primary field for the 2020 election. Kenton mentions an article about swing voters that can be found here: https://chrishayes.org/articles/decision-makers/?fbclid=IwAR09v_ywfEZHnTHpX4dMo7whiL-5ZCT3tKQoWUWFyVO9H9SoUtWstD72_0Q - As always, make sure to subscribe and leave those 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. To listen to past episodes go over to https://thebasementdiariespod.com/checking-in-with-wes - The next episode of Checking in with Wes will be on June 14th!

    Episode 4 - Moral Orel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 24:13


    Wes showed up, even though he's sick, to talk about Moral Orel! It's a clay animated television series that aired on Adult Swim from 2005-2008. It had a complicated run, but has cemented itself as a catalyst for shows like Bojack Horseman and Rick & Morty. Wes also actually follows through with the premise of the podcast and checks in this episode. About time! Check out the full episode at https://thebasementdiariespod.com/checking-in-with-wes - Make sure to subscribe and leave those 5-Star reviews! See you for The Basement Diaries this Tuesday!

    Episode 3 - Pre-Code Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 22:36


    Pre-code Hollywood was the brief time in the American Film Industry when the motion picture production code was not being enforced. Wes explores how the films of this time period have influenced modern TV and film. A few of the films Wes discusses in this episode are "The Public Enemy" (1931), "Safe in Hell" (1931), and "It Happened One Night" (1934). He also talks about the career of Warren William, who was an actor known as "The King of Pre-Code".If you have any questions or have a topic you would like to be covered on a future episode, please email us at thebasementdiariespodcast@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you! Stay tuned for The Basement Diaries on Tuesday, May 7th. and the next Checking in with Wes on May 17th. You can catch up on past episodes at thebasementdiariespod.com. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 2 - Feline Behavior FT. Clare Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 34:46


    Wes is back, and this week he's talking about Feline Behavior with Clare Winter. The two have a cat together, so they know a thing or two! They talk about introducing a cat into a new environment and the difference in behavior between domestic and feral cats. Wes also updates us on the patreon page he's working on. Make sure to subscribe for more updates!

    Episode 1 - Scandinavian Folklore Ft. Dario Carrion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 33:46


    Darío joins Wes in talking about Scandinavian folklore and its influences on modern horror films in the very first episode of Checking in with Wes. Make sure to leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher and stay tuned for the next episode on April 19th, and listen to The Basement Diaries this coming Tuesday!

    Introducing Checking in with Wes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019


    Checking in with Wes is a spin-off podcast from The Basement Diaries. Wes will pick a topic of interest, research it, and talk to people who know more about the subject than he does. He'll also catch you up on what's going on in his day to day life. New episodes every other Friday starting on April 5th, 2019.

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