Welcome to the Basement! Hosted and produced by Tyler Geis. This weekly podcast is where creatives from all walks of life and can sit down and speak freely about their process and what inspires them in their work. The show is a real hangout environment s
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Murder Mysteries? Or Horror films? Either way it's only appropriate that Tyler joins the internet craze of watching Italian Giallo movies every January. Here is a sample of what was watched this past month. Dario Argento fans rejoice!
WARNING: Potential spoilers for the new Indie film Skinamarink. Proceed with caution.
Steven Seagal straight to video films have become an artform in a category all their own. Most of them are streaming on Tubi. Go have yourself a Seagal film festival, Tyler sure did!
While most people are beginning their new years resolutions with getting into shape and working out. Angie De Alba and Paul Ragsdale are making a horror movie about that kind of lifestyle, and having it take place in the world of 80's workout video. Murdercised, is now in post production and still has a lot of fun things to give to its contributors via their crowdfunding campaign. Check it out via the link below. Happy New Year! https://linktr.ee/approductions https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lets-get-murdercised#/ https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
It's the end of the year and it is time once again for Tyler and Chris to recap what they have been watching, and what they loved most about this year in regards to movies and television. Hope you all had a happy holiday and enjoy the new year! Don't forget to give The Basement a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
As some of you know, Tyler is live on YouTube every other week for Hot Genre Topics. Since last Sunday's episode had some holiday cheer to it. We thought we'd share it over here on The Basement. Check out Hot Genre Topics right here: https://www.youtube.com/@hotgenretopics2486/streams Check out Tyler's new published article on Christmas Horror movies right here: https://phasrmedia.com/best-christmas-horror-movies/
Die Hard, Rocky 4, Gremlins, You've Got Mail, Edward Scissorhands and many more discussed on todays show. The topic being films that are not necessarily Christmas movies and yet they take place around the holiday season.
It's been a minutes since I've answered your lister questions, so hear we are with another "Mail Bag" episode
"Count Me In" is a documentary on Netflix about the art and psyche of a drummer in a rock band. The film's director is on the show today to talk about making the film, the epic drum relay at the end of the film, and interviewing the late great Taylor Hawkins.
Steve Barton has been giving us great products of horror over the years. He co-founded Dread Central. Produced the Doc Never Sleep Again but more recently, the Terrifier films. Terrifier 2 has done somehting amazing at the box office this past month. With no marketing behind it, it has gone toe to toe with some major Hollywood blockbusters. Here Steve's side of things today on the show. Follow Steve right here: https://www.instagram.com/unclecreepysb/ Follow The Show on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/
Writer, Director, Producer, Actor, Standup Comedian, Jaime Reborn is on the show today. He's here to talk about his previous work in front of the camera as well as crafting his own projects. Who his stand up comic heroes are, and his most recent project, Write It Black. A satire that shows the workings of diversity of screen in Hollywood.
Basement favorite, Kerey Viswanathan is back. On today's show him and Tyler talk about five of what may be their favorite animate feature films. Everything from Disney favorites, to a few hidden gems in the honorable mentions category.
Happy Halloween! On today's show, Tyler sits down with Joshua Hull one of the writers behind the hit horror film, Glorious, starring J.K. Simmons and Ryan Kwanten. We discuss the amazing process to getting that film made, his life as an independent filmmaker and of course, craft beer. Follow Joshua on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joshuathehull/?hl=en Check out his newest book right here: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/underexposed_9781419744693/ Don't forget to give The Basement a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
On Today's show, Tyler welcomes back past guest Dave Zagorski, as well as co-star and producer of their up and coming horror slash fest, Horny Teenagers Must Die! Connor Holden. On today's show, Dave, Connor and Tyler make have put together their separate lists of films to watch on an all night horror film binge fest.
Another Friday and another recap on the horror watched this week. Films that Tyler mentions here: Lake Mungo The Changeling Cabin Fever Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers From Beyond Significant Other Slice
Who Invited Them? Dropped last month on Shudder. On Today's show, Tyler since down with the films director, Duncan Birmingham, to talk about the making of the film and his career as a writer working for such talents like Marc Maron and writing for tabloid media. The "real estate horror film" is s fun watch for anytime, especially this Halloween season. Follow Duncan via Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/duncanbirm https://www.instagram.com/duncanbirm/?hl=en Follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en Don't forget to follow Hot Genre Topics as well: https://www.instagram.com/hotgenretopics/?hl=en
Just like last week, a little chat about the films Tyler has been watching this week in October including the newly released, Halloween Ends. Also, follow Hot Genre Topics on Instagram and get ready for the new episode this Sunday: https://www.instagram.com/hotgenretopics/?hl=en And don't forget to follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
New independent film, "The Takeover" directed by Trent Harris has a special screening this coming Saturday in Roswell, Georgia(little north of Atlanta). See the link below if you're interested in attending. On the show today Trent and one of the stars of the film, Mary Tabor, sit down to talk about the film and it's upcoming premiere. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-takeover-movie-premiere-tickets-415460953897?fbclid=IwAR2VgkpqCFaiLm2tqW0arlUlKZvyq8EqXdLw8w9W9Kl5gc4ZX_c84Lqmbek https://www.instagram.com/the_takeover_22/?hl=en
Josh Stifter has done a lot. He was a contestant on Robert Rodriguez's filmmaking reality show, "Rebel Without A Crew", where he made the film, The Good Exorcist. He's back with his newly released "comedy horror" film, Greywoods Plot that is available on multiple platforms, one of them being Tubi. Go track it down! Check out Josh' website and Patreon page for Flush Studios below. https://www.joshstifter.com/ https://www.patreon.com/flushstudios Don't forget to follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
31 Days of horror Films week one! If you've been following on Instagram, Tyler has been watching a horror film a day this October. Here's his analysis of the first seven he watched this week! Halloween 3: Season of the Witch My Best Friends Exorcism Dark Night of the Scarecrow Trick R' Treat The Invisible Man(1933) The Silence of the Lambs Hellraiser(2022) Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
100 Episodes, wow. Thank you all so much for the downloads over the last year and a half. Since this is slightly last minute, I wanted to hop on and show my gratitude, as well as give you all a teaser to a little Instagram Live show myself an past guest, GeanerikC and I do bi-weekly. Hot Genre Topics premiered on October 2nd, be sure to give it a follow and tune in! https://www.instagram.com/hotgenretopics/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks crafted a hell of a psychological horror film called, "Alone With You". Although the film was crafted during Covid lockdown, it's message of isolation and losing control of your mind gives the film a push to exceed all the other films that have the label, "Covid Film". The pair are on their show to talk about the making of this film. Alone With You, is available on VOD through Dark Star Pix and Raven Banner Entertainment. Follow Emily and Justin on social media below: https://www.instagram.com/emilyrbennett/?hl=en https://www.emilyreneebennett.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jbrooksfilm/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/user/justinmbrooks Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en For Advertising inquiries, please email tylergeisbasement@gmail.com
Chris Carantit is back! We're taking a look back at everything major that we watched this summer! Shows like Ozark, House of The Dragon, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk and much more are covered on the show today!
Elijah Boivin co-stared in Tyler's first film "The Station". It's been ten years since all of that and Elijah has gone on to make some cool music and music videos as well as creating one of the most entertaining Tik Tok pages. Everything you need to know about Elijah is right here: https://linktr.ee/ElijahBoivin Follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en For advertising inquires, feel free to email tylergeisbasment@gmail.com
October 7th and 8th, The Skate or Die Film Festival makes it's debut to the world. Pottstown, Pennsylvania is the site for the weekend of fun genre films screenings from all over the world. To break it all down, the festivals director Justin Harlan is here to talk about what he's got going on for a fun filled weekend. Learn everything about Skate of Die Film Festival here: http://farsightedblog.com/full-schedule/ Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skate-or-die-film-festival-tickets-415373081067 Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thefarsighted/?hl=en Follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en For sponsorship inquires for The Basement, email tylergeisbasement@gmail.com
Scott Schiaffo is best known for his role as The Chewlies Gum Guy in Kevin Smith's landmark film, "Clerks". Today on the show we learn more to his story as an actor, musician, and author. Also, Scott is reprising his role as the Chewlies Gum Guy in the upcoming Clerks 3. Follow Scott on his socials. https://www.instagram.com/scottschiaffo/ https://www.facebook.com/scott.schiaffo https://mobile.twitter.com/scottschiaffo Don't forget to follow the podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Chelsea LeSage is multi talented as a writer, producer, actor and model. She's running two production companies, performing in plays and films, and flying out at a moments notice to Los Angeles to model for Lizzo's clothing line, Yitty. Today on the show she comes by the Basement to hang out and talk about her career and why Shakespeare is still very relevant. Chelsea's website is right here: https://www.chelsealesage.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsea.lesage/?hl=en Give the Basement a Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for your brand. Pleas email: thebasement@gmail.com
In observance of Labor Day, today's regularly scheduled program of having a new episode air will slide just 24 hours. New episode tomorrow, an then back to the normal schedule.
Chris Fiato is one talented musician and a hell of a movie buff. But on today's show Chris and Tyler tackle the topic of substance abuse. Something Chris has dealt with in his personal life for many years.
Today's show welcomes editor, Paul Harb. Who for almost twenty years has had close collaboration with Sylvester Stallone on films like Rocky Balboa, Creed 2, Expendables 1 and 3. Most recently, Paul was the man responsible for cutting the new Netflix hit, Day Shift. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
No episode today, well actually there is. This counts as an episode. It's just there is no topic or guest on the show. For the first time in sixteen months I'm taking a week off from the show. So enjoy this quick update on things, like the film I executive produced. Which you can learn about below. HTMD! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/horny-teenagers-must-die-the-movie--3#/ Follow the show on IG! https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Today on the show we welcome half of Adams Family Films, Toby Posner and John Adams. Toby and John have been making films with their daughters Lulu and Zelda for some time now. Last year they hit one out of the park with their mother/daughter, coming of age, folk horror hit, "Hellbender". The film made it onto Shudder in spring of 2022 and also got a DVD release a few weeks back. Hear Toby and John talk about keeping filmmaking in the family, making it to major festival circuit, and what's next for the gang. Stream Hellbender on Shudder or buy the DVD here: https://www.target.com/p/hellbender-dvd-2022/-/A-86731740 Follow the family here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adams.family.films/?hl=en Don't forget to give the podcast a follow on IG as well: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Actor, and Youtuber, Brian Hunter is on the basement today! Brian shares some hilarious struggling actor stories, and plugs his short film that he has hitting the film festival circuit soon. Link to the trailer is on his Instagram which is available below. Brian's IG: https://www.instagram.com/iambhunter/?hl=en Don't forget to give the show a follow on IG as well: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
On today's show we welcome director Jill Gevargizian. The Kansas City native filmmaker breaks down her process and how she was able to craft such a well polished indie thriller, "The Stylist". "The Stylist" is streaming now on Shudder, Arrow Video, other VOD platform you can thing of and just recently got a Blu-ray release. Go see it! Find Jill over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillsixx/?hl=en Follow "The Stylist": https://www.instagram.com/thestylistfilm/?hl=en And don't forget to leave The Basement a rating and a review and a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
On today's show, Tyler welcomes back musician and horror fiend Greg Mocco to the show. Tyler and Greg both have picked five films that are full of one thing and that is gross and slimy, ooze! Follow Greg via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregmoco/ Follow the podcast right here for cool content that revolves around the show: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/
The conclusion of the retrospect on the career of John Carpenter. Tyler chats with himself about Memoirs of an Invisible Man, In the Mouth of Madness, Vampires, Body Bags and many more! Source used for the show: https://www.amazon.com/Assault-System-Nonconformist-Cinema-Carpenter/dp/B08JDTRJTK Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
SPOILER ALERT FOR SEASON 4 OF STRANGER THINGS!!!!! Now listen to Cory Dominic and Tyler talk about it.
First of two episodes. A retrospective of a filmmaker that has had a huge impact on Tyler, none other than John Carpenter. Listen to Tyler talk for nearly three hours about everything from "Dark Star" to "They Live". Part Two coming next Monday. The book referenced in the episodes can be found right here: https://www.amazon.com/Assault-System-Nonconformist-Carpenter-Standard/dp/B08JL3ZQZC Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
On Today's episode, Tyler sits down with filmmaker, Chris Esper. An award winning filmmaker to come out of the New England film scene. Today's show consists of Chris and Tyler reminiscing about the funny and yet unfortunate event that led them to meet. Chris working in Los Angeles, and writing his own book, "The Filmmakers Journey". Link to buy it is below. Chris' book: https://www.amazon.com/Filmmakers-Journey-Nobody-Tells-Industry-ebook/dp/B01F6J3W5O His Youtube Channel with a lot of his work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9Bd31P5Fzs&feature=youtu.be His website: http://storiesmotion.com/home Don't forget to follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
For a few years now, the streaming platforms Midnight Pulp and Retro Crush have been the home of old school anime and underground pulp and exploitation films of the past sixty years. Today Tyler sits down in front of the microphone and chats about some of the films he's seen on the platforms. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
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One of the biggest cult movies of all time, "Spookies", has caught an audience that can't get enough of it. Today on the show I am joined by the writer and producer of that film, Frank Farel. Buy Spookies on Blu Ray: https://www.amazon.com/Spookies-Blu-ray-Set-Peter-Dain/dp/B083MZ4GX8 Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en Buy me a "Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/tylergeis
No, Kevin Smith is not on today's episode. He's kind of a tough guy to get ahold of. But as fans of his, an episode about his filmography needed to be produced. Co-founder of PHASR Media, Aaron Iara joins Tyler today on The Basement. The two of them bring three of Kevin Smith's films to chat about. A lot of knowledge about the universe that Kevin has built in his films will be spilled on today's show. Enjoy! Follow Aaron over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effectivenerd/?hl=en Aaron also reps PHASR Media, check them out: https://www.instagram.com/phasrmedia/?hl=en https://phasrmedia.com/ Don't forget to give the show a follow over on the only social media platform that yall seem to care about it on: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en And don't forget to help Tyler out and buy him a Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/tylergeis
Filmmaker Matt Sullivan is on the show today. He has multiple short films that have been out there on the film festival circuit for awhile now. More recently his film, "Dead Air" got a great Buzz Feed article about it as well as making it onto Joe Bob Briggs' Mutant Fest last year. Matt's work is in the link below. Follow The Basement on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en Buy Tyler a Ko-fi as well: https://ko-fi.com/tylergeis Matt's Films: https://www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/kenwhanley/28-scary-short-films-you-can-watch-right-now?fbclid=IwAR1XITUTlVvoqk2ueftA7Uhm9X7SsBNdBeqsA9ZgmqOlSSZpQe0qbJOruuU https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2FL3X-PQ4uxX-o64G2pJzsAdxLMLOtDlejTzwXtkIZUqKaXwTT1JMlz80&v=meP3A777fQ0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2HvsO2gPVcdcHjdY00_BjtQgcSMGqDMUU_bjU2z0Ysun-xiOlv2T5J9AU&v=gAeQGTRTXJ8&feature=youtu.be https://vimeo.com/104637313/5a28fa25b8?fbclid=IwAR0S8s8UwtRKDFZd6abT6L8pqRqOsg4L4UZBjrcKl7w3dq0-cSqlWa56NOQ
Chris Roy and Tyler Geis have been friends for over twenty years. And back when the basement was literally a place you hangout at and not just a podcast, Chris was a regular there as well. On today's show, host and guest rehash some memories of the original basement, the legal weed game, minimum wage wars, and Chris becoming a voice over artist. Be sure to follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Hollywood Talent Manager, Vinny Fiorenza is on the show today. We're talking about the mind of a talent manager in tinsel town, his entrepreneurial abilities, how he brings that east coast/New York mentality to the west coast, what creatives should be doing to get seen by managers and agents, and film scenes that make you cry and how it's "not necessary". Vinny also produced a film that is on the film festival circuit right now. "Love and Love Not", directed by Anthony Cally who was on this show back in November. Links below to where to track down Vinny and the film. Follow Vinny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinnythegent_/?hl=en Follow 'Love and Love Not' on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/loveandlovenot/?hl=en https://www.loveandlovenot.com/ And don't forget to check out our fun Instagram page for the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
The very first guest ever to appear on The Basement has returned. Evan Clinton is back on the show, and he is also back from his journey down to New Orleans after his exploration of the film scene down there. Everything you need to know about Evan is right here: https://www.evanclinton.com/ And like always, don't forget to follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
Today on the show, it's a sampler of a few films from the classic Japanese Animation Studio, Studio Ghibli. Get ready to listen to Tyler's reaction to films like Spirited Away, Ocean Waves, My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke. Also, I guess there is a debate on how to pronounce the name "Studio Ghibli". Don't forget to follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylergeisbasementpod/?hl=en
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