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There was a time before iPods when women had pubic hair and talk radio was edgy, insightful and hilarious. Those times, much like the wild buffalo and the American middle class, have disappeared. But Papa's Basement remembers, and tries to recapture their magic twice a week. Do we succeed? Well, why…

Papa's Basement

Washington, DC


    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 182 EPISODES

    4.8 from 84 ratings Listeners of Papa's Basement that love the show mention: john is like, allison's, john's, crude, howard stern, cohosts, accident, listening to the show, i'm glad, picture, comedic, twitter, area, god bless, ride, hell, i've been listening, laughing, turn, write.


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    The Papa's Basement podcast is a hilarious and entertaining show that will keep you laughing from start to finish. Hosted by John, the podcast brings together a great mix of humor, pop culture discussions, and witty banter. The chemistry between John and his cohosts is palpable, making for an enjoyable listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the comedic timing and delivery. The hosts have a knack for finding humor in everyday situations and their commentary is sharp and clever. Whether they're discussing current events or sharing personal anecdotes, they always manage to find the funny side of things. Additionally, the variety of topics covered keeps the show fresh and interesting.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is its authenticity. John doesn't hold back when it comes to sharing his thoughts and experiences, which adds a level of honesty and relatability to the show. The hosts aren't afraid to be themselves and embrace their quirks, making for genuine and engaging conversations.

    While there are many strengths to this podcast, one potential downside is that some listeners may find certain jokes or content too crude or offensive for their tastes. The humor can be raunchy at times, which may not appeal to everyone. However, if you enjoy edgy comedy and aren't easily offended, then this won't be an issue.

    In conclusion, The Papa's Basement podcast is a must-listen for fans of comedy podcasts. With its quick wit, humorous discussions, and honest storytelling, it delivers on all fronts. Give it a listen if you're looking for an entertaining show that will leave you laughing out loud.



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    Latest episodes from Papa's Basement

    KISS Sucks — Episode 755

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 76:48


    Episode topics: -The insane toxicity of Reddit's reactions to The Last of Us and Biden's cancer announcement -Hunting for wedding venues and realizing how literally everyone one of them in Virginia is just an old plantation -Why KISS is a terrible band of terrible people Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Pandora iHeartRadio YouTube

    Golden Baby Showers — Episode 754

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 63:14


    A big life event is celebrated in my new digs. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Pandora iHeartRadio YouTube

    Lot Of Living — Episode 753

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 87:43


    As is wont to happen when you don't record one of these things in six effing months, a lot has happened since my last episode. For those that are fans, hope you haven't unsubscribed and actually get to hear this one. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Pandora iHeartRadio YouTube

    Baltimore Plumbing — Episoe 752

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 46:31


    A trip to Baltimore ends in digestive fireworks. But from which end...and whose hole? Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Pandora iHeartRadio YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Episode 751 — Pudding Pop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 58:31


    Will and I do a postmortem on Mikael's performance that we caught over the weekend. I also request your feedback regarding a dish I ate over the weekend that almost killed me and ask the following: was the chef the moron, or am I? Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Pandora iHeartRadio YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Episode 750 — The Third Triumverate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 61:02


    Although the second episode uploaded, this is the first episode I recorded with Will and Mikael. I remember nothing about it other than we recorded kinda late, and thus were tired, and also had just met, meaning there was zero chemistry. WAIT OMG LOL KIDDING NO IT IS A GREAT EPISODE (no it blew). Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Pandora iHeartRadio YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Shoot Everyone With Loud Exhaust On Sight — Episode 749

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 62:49


    Will, Mikael, and I bitch about the downfall of Western Civilization, as seen through the prism of loud exhaust systems, reckless driving, and countless Cybertrucks on the road. I also open up about a lot of stuff that's hit the fan for me lately, so come enjoy my pain! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Pandora iHeartRadio YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Diggerland — Episode 748

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 51:18


    M'lady and I visit NYC and spend the weekend with Mollie and her family in an effort to make me not hate kids. Did it work? Did I crap my pants? And what the hell is Diggerland? FIND OUT! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    It Is Your 43rd Birthday — Episode 747

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024


    I celebrate birthday 43 by recording a podcast with Mollie Heckerling in my childhood bedroom at my mom's place with my cat in the room. Why mess with the classics? Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Dominic’s Italian American Deli — Episode 746

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 38:21


    A weekend on Long Island has left me kind of loving the place after spending my Super Bowl weekend eating pounds of a regionally famous chicken finger. Mollie catches us up on her recent experiences teaching puppetry to children. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Ego Death For Fatties — Episode 745

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 78:09


    I'm overjoyed to return with a new episode after several months of hiatus, and it's an absolute masterpiece (I say with total impartiality). My dear friend MJ and I talk about our struggles with depression, sobriety and the times we've fallen off the wagon spectacularly. I mean, you've been high, but have you ever been "I think I'm dead, but I'm going to call the paramedics on myself just to be sure" high? Well, MJ has, and he's sharing the story of this hell trip and many more. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Bury My Girlfriend At Wounded Knee — Episode 744

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 37:45


    An incident during a river tubing excursion leaves me a bleeding, vengeful mess full of venom toward the girlfriend. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Cat Turds & Oppenheimer Manorexia — Episode 743

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 39:10


    In light of the talk of Cillian Murphy's starvation for Oppenheimer Mollie Heckerling and I talk about how stupid method acting weight gain/loss has been, and I share the highs and lows of watching my girlfriend's cat for the week (low - I gave it an incorrect, massive dose of laxative and had to clean the aftermath). Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Papa’s Basement, Mollie’s Backyard — Episode 742

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 50:58


    Mollie Heckerling and I return to the mics long enough for me to declare that video games are soul-stealing drugs (that I'm totally addicted to), the perceived downsides of healing ones past traumas, the latest news of Jonah Hill's ex outing him as a controlling weirdo, and how I walked an audience member at a recent comedy show. It's a really good episode, and it's really good to be back. Thank you to all of you that are still listening. But not those that aren't anymore. No, you among those accursed ranks are dead to me. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Cruisin’ Ocean City!!!! — Papa’s Basement 742

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 64:29


    I relay to Howard the story of my weekend in Ocean City, MD, filled with troubled trash, mediocre food (although I managed to eat 2 lbs of fudge in 48 hours), and drowning in the crowds of Cruisin' Ocean City, a car event that made me feel even more than I usually do that this country is doomed. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Arlington Death Star — Episode 740

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 51:23


    Mollie is back on the pod as we discuss the new medical diagnosis that hinged on whether or not she urinated herself, as well as her striking with the WGA. And I come across maybe the ugliest house I've ever seen in one of America's most expensive neighborhoods. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Funeral For A Friend — Episode 739

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 39:40


    I explain why I've been off-air for three months. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    BeeGone — Episode 738

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 42:07


    A breaking point is reached. And Howard returns! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Ped Heaven — Episode 737

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 41:57


    2023 begins on a hell of a note for yours truly, and Eva and I debate what Heaven is like for Michael Jackson. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. 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

    Hoardcoming — Episode 736

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 53:04


    Why die with dignity when you can continue on with an intermittent release schedule? John talks about what he's done with the month in the desert away from his childhood home, and Mollie contrasts that with her functional adult life. Fun! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Kitty’s Italian Kitchen — Episode 735

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 39:18


    I binged during Thanksgiving in a way that made me gain literally 10 lbs in the span of 24 hours. I'm still not sure how I'm alive. Eva also tells us what she cooked for the holiday, and I come up with the perfect analogy for what the horrendous dumps of the cat I'm watching smell like. Enjoy! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. 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

    Heat 2 — Episode 734

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 33:40


    I discuss my love of the film Heat as well as its novel sequel, which just released. Also, my hatred of the haircuts I see on people in the gym and recording the entire podcast while I have to (appropriately enough) drop heat. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. 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

    “Rehashing The End Of The 70s Or Something Or Something Funny” — Episode 733

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 54:59


    Mollie's quote serves as the name of our latest episode, where Mollie tells us about a mysteriously stench-filled closet in her new home, I talk about my dwindling options for both Halloween costumes and Halloween parties, and we somehow take a deep dive on various 1970s pop culture touchstones, from Paul Lynde to Kiss. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    I Might Have Killed A Cat — Episode 732

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 48:23


    I summarize a very bad week that included: -My wallet being stolen and some identify theft for good measure -Almost getting run off the road by a crazed hick in a pickup because I drive a Prius -Performing an eviction where I barely avoided entombing an elderly cat in a house, and probably still wound up killing it indirectly. I promise Eva and I make it all sound fun, though. I promise. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. 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

    If Losing Your Wallet Is Cool, Consider Me Miles Davis — Episode 731

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 41:12


    Hear all about how, in the span of under two weeks, I've managed to lose my wallet twice. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Return of the King — Episode 730

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 52:54


    Mollie reveals she moved to Vermont, and I reveal I've been on dates with human women and performing live comedy. And this is why we haven't done a podcast in three weeks. I'm sorry. It won't happen again (yes it will). Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Manassas — Episode 729

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 52:35


    Hear all about the adventures Eva and I had during consecutive weekends spent in the hayseed hellhole of Northern Virginia that is Manassas. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. 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

    Rochester, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 69:40


    Ra cha cha or or Crotchester? Mollie and I talk the second half of my trip to Rochester to hang with my buddy Sarah and her bf Adam. Episode 728. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Mikael and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Date

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 71:01


    Mikael Johnson returns to Papa's Basement to dissect a horrific Hinge date he recently went on. In terms of the terrible date checklist, this one might have it all. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mikael Johnson - Instagram - @MikaelLJohn John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement Episode 727.

    Rochester, Pt. 1 — Episode 726

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 62:16


    Part one of my trip to Rochester, including a pit stop in Scranton to see sites from The Office and dine at Alfredo's Pizza Cafe, eating a spiedie, accidentally taking an entire two week course of antibiotics in a day, and a stop at the site of the Seneca Falls Convention, which I for some reason remembered from AP American History 25 years ago. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Princess — Episode 725

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 43:01


    Mollie and I discuss how we spent our Fourth of Julys (Julies?), including me losing my shit on a neighbor, Mollie talks about advising her mom on how to get some when she was nine (her, not her mom), and I discuss watching Eva's dog Princess. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    The Best of Buys — Episode 724

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 56:18


    Eva and I discuss how garbage the Supreme Court is and the 45 minutes it took me to buy an iPad at Best Buy. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Ask Mollie — Episode 723

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 54:25


    The glorious Mollie Heckerling brings her Dear Abby best to answering a slew of questions I lob at her, ranging from social media unfollowing etiquette to standard jizz opacity to the IQ of Joey Lawrence and the rest of the Lawrence Brothers. It's a great listen. She's so damn funny. And I'm really good at recording her! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival — Episode 722

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 75:42


    I embrace my Greek roots by soaring on gossamer wings of phyllo dough to the St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival after a dinner with my lovely buddy Mike Sacks. And a night of improv ends very unexpectedly. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    A Fortnight Of Pestilence — Episode 721

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 59:22


    After dodging it for two years, I finally contracted the modern plague. Hear all about how my life was single-handedly blown up in the most punishing way possible. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Dr. Tripathi — Episode 720

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 39:28


    Eva and I celebrate all that is Sylvester Stallone by each doing our impression of the man as we celebrate his career. (We had no reason for this, it wasn't his birthday or anything. Just the joys of a podcast no one pays money for.) We also discuss the aftermath of my latest live improv comedy show, a new ADHD toy for me to play with, and how I spent a summer between 6th and 7th grade in a John's Hopkins basement teaching myself algebra out of a textbook courtesy of...Dr. Tripathi. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. 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

    NYC Trip, Pt. 2 (Meeting Mollie Heckerling!) — Episode 719

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 57:42


    The second (and final) episode about my recent visit to NYC covers marching around half of Brooklyn on foot to witness a never-ending sea of hipsters taking photos of themselves in front of crap, multiple improv shows, a trip to the famous Katz's Deli, and FINALLY MEETING MOLLIE HECKERLING!!! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    NYC, Pt. 1 — Episode 718

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 47:24


    Part one of stories from my road trip to NYC, including hanging out with a pair of LOVABLE Brooklyn drug dealers, a trip to the homeland of the Warriors aka Coney Island, seeing James McAvoy on stage in "Cyrano" (and why NYC audiences are just as embarrassing as audiences anywhere else), and a drunken brawl I was privy to in my hotel at 4 am. Enjoy! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. 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

    Miiiiiichael — Episode 717

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 71:00


    Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. One of the great comedy minds of our time, Mike Sacks, is back on the show to talk about his latest work of satire, Passing on the Right, as well as its incredible companion book, I Am Super Pumped! Let's Do This Shit!!!!!!!!!!!": The Marketing of "Passing on the Right", which chronicles how he got ripped off to the tune of several thousand dollars by a publicist that got him jack crap in the end. On top of that, co-host Mollie Heckerling and I discuss with him: -A brother I never knew he had that lives in Israel under the sway of a radical rabbi -The oddest foods we've ever eaten in strip clubs -What he hates most in comedy today -A really weird aspect of Greek Easter celebrations that we've both been party to -Why, if you burn your foot in a restaurant deep fryer, you NEVER let them pay you off with free food for life It's a fantastic episode, and Mike is an incredible mind that I'm proud to call a friend. Buy his books and listen to the podcast! Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mike Sacks - Twitter - @MmichaelBSacks, Instagram - @MikeBSacks Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Blow Me An S-Kiss — Episode 716

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 49:15


    Eva Kriksciun grew up on the good side of the tracks...the Greenbriar side of the tracks. It wasn't until her middle school years that she was forced to rub elbows with Brookfield filth like myself. And oh, did we say and do things that shocked her and her upper-lower-middle class sensibilities. hear all about them in this latest episode of the podcast, as well as my recent dive into yoga (what?) and...a dancing lesson (WHAT?!?!) Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. 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

    Oscar Slap — Episode 715

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 54:53


    Yes, by law, Mollie and I discuss Chris Rock getting slapped by Will Smith. But I also cover a bunch of random things that happened to me since I last did an episode with Mollie, including getting a lady cop (the technical term) locked out of her vehicle into her car, an extremely embarrassing (but on-brand) moment at the gym, and realizing I might finally be thin enough to be worthy of attention because a gay man complimented my beard. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    The Body Keeps The Score — Episode 714

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 50:21


    Eva's back! In podcast host form! We discuss such important topics as Eva's baby bragging to the other babies that his mom has kept it TIGHT, me descending into full basic bitch-dom with my recent purchases of a massage gun and a copy of The Body Keeps The Score, and I close things by educating Eva about one of the most disturbing scenes in movie history, courtesy of Midnight Express. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. 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

    The Skeet Sniper — Episode 713

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 30:56


    We are actually recording videos of the podcasts now and uploading them to YouTube! So that's a thing! Mollie Heckerling and I also discuss the Ukraine situation, focusing on Louis C.K.'s trip over there (to presumably masturbate in front of Putin to neutralize the target), as well as the ageless caucasoid beauty of Vanna White. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Binging Euphoria — Papa’s Basement 712

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 43:10


    Eva Kriksciun returns as I reveal mini-mental breakdown led me to quit all of my improv-related activities and binge watch Euphoria as I watch my friend's cat. Is that a step in the right direction? Or am I in a bad, bad place? Gotta listen to find out! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. 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 Endings, Tummy Rubs, Drinking Your Own… — Episode 711

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 59:13


    John talks about making a Hinge profile, Mollie talks about what she's most proud of after having her kids (it's not what you think), and we discuss the disgusting urban legend (which I choose to wholeheartedly believe) surrounding Hollywood legend Danny Thomas and glass coffee tables. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Clio Yogurt Bars Vs Lactose Intolerance — Episode 710

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 43:31


    After shamefully being bested a few years ago by the Clio Yogurt Bar, I throw my hat back in the ring to see if I can master my old foe. Mollie Heckerling and I also discuss how my body is falling apart like an old G.I. Joe toy tugged apart at the limbs despite my recent attempts at fitness. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    A Cockmaster And A Drill Sergeant — Episode 709

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 59:26


    I totaled my car in the snow and recount the harrowing tale for you with co-host Mollie Heckerling. We also talk about the new John Cena / James Gunn show "Peacemaker" on HBO, and Mollie gets into a brilliant exploration of hair metal bands and 80s masculinity that had me flashing back to the days that Mötley Crüe had me spelling "Jöhn" with an umlaut. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Baby Coffins — Episode 708

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 61:24


    Mollie somehow tries to talk about infants dying as a bad thing, but I manage to change her tune by reminding her how adorable (and affordable!) a baby-sized coffin must be. We also talk a friend of hers whose cheating husband tried to convince her that she got herpes from gym equipment (and not his philandering penis), and I come clean about genuinely hating dogs as a species. Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    “Your President’s Large, Irish Balls” — Episode 707

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 81:59


    Mikael surprising us with a massive, audible fart. For the better part of two decades, if you were talking improv comedy in Washington, D.C., you were talking Shawn Westfall. The man established the curriculums taught to countless performers in the city, founded and ran his own improv theater (RIP Unified Scene!), and enthralled innumerable audiences with his longtime comedic partner Mikael Johnson as part of the improv duo ShawnMikael[s]. While Shawn left DC and now calls Portland, OR home, he was back in town for the holidays, and I was lucky enough to get him on the show alongside Mikael. They're both as funny as ever, and I think you'll love ("and share?," said in my guiltiest Jewish mother voice) the episode. Also, the episode title will make zero sense unless you listen to it, so you kinda have to now? Oh, and the photo is a shot-by-shot as Mikael surprised us with a massive, audible fart. I love cerebral comedy! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Shawn Westfall - Twitter - @ShawnWestfall, Instagram - @ShawnWestfall Mikael Johnson - Instagram - @MikaelLJohn John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Meconium — Episode 706

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 30:05


    Remember Eva? She's back! In mom form! Yes, co-host Eva Kriksciun returns to the show after giving birth to talk with me and Mollie Heckerling about being a new mom. They bond over brooding, I sit on the sidelines, kid-cucked, and then Eva introduces the podcast to the term "meconium." Is it an early-90s black metal band that burned down churches in their native Norway? A radioactive byproduct of the Chernobyl disaster? The first name of a prospective first-round draft pick? You'll have to listen to find out! (Or Google, but where is the fun in that?) Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Eva Kriksciun - Twitter - @OrchardEva, Instagram - @OrchardEva Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

    Vickie — Episode 705

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 64:47


    Hear the story of Vickie, a middle-aged Greek importer that my mother tasked me with procuring three items from for New Year's Day (a link to my mom's ridiculous email, mentioned in the episode). Co-host Mollie Heckerling and I also meditate on the weird ways that fame can either find us or elude us (in our case, very much elude us), and what it takes to keep going (answer: amphetamines). Not to mention Mollie's amazing segment on what a giant old lady whore she's looking forward to being when finally sent to a nursing home. Please share this if you listen to it and like it, and reach out to me and Mollie. PLEASE!!! Click here to listen to the latest episode of Papa's Basement in your browser. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher YouTube Follow this episode's cast on Twitter and Instagram: Mollie Heckerling - Twitter - @MollieSchmollie, Instagram - @MollieHeckerling John Papageorgiou - Twitter - @PapasBasement, Instagram - @PapasBasement

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