The Basement is a place where 3 friends dive deep into the world of Nicolas Cage on our Casting Cage episodes, where we watch, dissect, and celebrate his legendary performances. Then, get ready for some off-the-cuff creativity on Fast Pitch, where we take random word-generated titles and turn them into original movie ideas on the spot. It’s a mix of movie love, improv, and absurd fun—all from the depths of Bucky’s Basement. Listen now and explore more at buckysbasement.com
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Cage Fight! Ep 6 - Poe Vs Lowe - Welles Vs Firpo - Silvestri Vs Troy - Goodspeed Vs Santoro - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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Get ready for an electrifying showdown as we kick off Cage Fight's Sweet Sixteen death match! The first bout features the enigmatic Enrico Silvestri from 1989’s *Time to Kill* facing off against the cunning Castor Troy, the master of disguise from 1997’s *Face/Off*. In our second clash, the relentless Tom Welles from 1999’s *8mm* goes head-to-head …
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Cage Fight! Ep 5 - Raines vs Collins - Preston vs Eddie - McDunnough Vs Boddel - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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Get ready for a sizzling showdown in Episode 5 of Cage Fight! This thrilling episode features three monumental battles! First, witness the legendary Memphis Raines from *Gone In 60 Seconds* (2000) as he clashes with the enigmatic Johnny Collins from *Zandalee* (1991). Then, prepare for a high-octane duel as Jake Preston from *Fire Birds* (1990) tak…
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Cage Fight Ep 4 - Longlegs Vs Randy, Ronny Vs Lang, Chesnic v Sanderson - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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Episode 4 of Cage Fight is bringing the heat with three epic showdowns! First up, it’s a battle of extremes—Dale Cobble from Longlegs (2024), a chilling force of chaos, takes on the Hollywood Punk, Randy, from Valley Girl (1983). Can a privledged street tuff take out a demonic entity? Next, it's a clash of heart and passion—Charlie Lang, the kind-h…
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Seth Vs Lowe, Santoro Vs Odel, Singer Vs Goodspeed - Cage Fight! - Ep 3 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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Get ready for episode 3 of our thrilling limited series "Cage Fight"! This episode features three heavyweight battles that will leave you on the edge of your seat! First up, the brooding Seth from the iconic 1998 film "City of Angels" squares off against the unforgettable Peter Lowe, the wild card from 1988's cult classic "Vampire's Kiss." Next, we…
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Are you Ready to Rumble? Or, at least listen to episode 2 of our limited series "Cage Fight"?! The stage is set for two heart-pounding clashes that you won't want to miss! Witness the legendary Bill Firpo—gritty and relentless from the 1994 blockbuster(?) "Trapped in Paradise"—as he faces off against the formidable Michael, a powerhouse from 1993's…
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Strap in, because this week on Fast Pitch, the guys are throwing down their wildest movie ideas yet—armed with three random words: Tommy, Webcam, and Here. What kind of cinematic masterpiece (or disaster) will they cook up? Will their Movie Marriages seal the deal, or will it take a mic-drop Tagline to clinch the win? And just when you think things…
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Cage Fight – A Bucky's Basement Limited Series From the creators of Casting Cage comes Cage Fight, the ultimate showdown of Nicolas Cage characters! Over the course of this limited series, we’ll throw the unforgettable roles from the first 28 movies we reviewed into a brutal, no-holds-barred battle to the death. Will Castor Troy’s chaos reign supre…
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Gone in 60 Seconds - Casting Cage Ep 28 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:09:08(Falsetto voice) In the Year 2000....In the Year 2000! Nic Cage will star in a movie about stealing cars. In the Year 2000....In the Year 2000! This Movie will be number one at the box office for one week only. In the Year 2000....In the Year 2000! Yet Bucky and Oldboy will go on to watch it many, many times. In the Year 2000....In the Year 2000! W…
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Buckle up, because this episode of Fast Pitch is a wild one! The dudes pull the title Doom That Rick (and if you didn’t hear it in Missy Elliott’s voice, Oldboy will make sure you do). With three unique story ideas each, they’re swinging for the fences—but who will crush it and who will go down swinging? Tune in to the madness, only on Bucky’s Base…
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Bringing Out The Dead - Casting Cage Ep 27 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:00:43On this week's Casting Cage episode, we dissect 1999's Bringing Out The Dead. It is a Scorcese film. It stars Nic Cage. But it doesn't have a story arc. Do they love it? Do they hate it? Is it Noel or Noelle? Get the answers on Bucky's Basement.Por Bucky’s Basement Podcast
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This week we had our friend Brandon from Enclave Post in the studio to play Fast Pitch, and wouldn't you know it, we drew a one word title. That always makes it interesting. Tune in to see where we go with the movie titles "Hovel" "Afar" "Shafts" and "Halloween". https://www.enclavepost.com/Por Bucky’s Basement Podcast
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8MM - Casting Cage Ep 26 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:07:34This week we're diving into the 1999 dark thriller "8MM". Do rich people have too much money? Is Joaquin Phoenix a good actor? Is Norman Reedus? Is Oldboy jealous of the lawyers mustache? All this and more as we discuss Nic Cage.Por Bucky’s Basement Podcast
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We're back with another Fast Pitch exercise, and the Price of Right wheel blessed us with a 2 word title this week. Will we take the low hanging fruit with this one, or think outside the "Box"? Who will they cast? What's their "Movie Marriage"? What sound effect will Juicebox fail at attempting this week? Tune in to another Fast Pitch to find out. …
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Snake Eyes - Casting Cage Ep 25 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:07:23Is Gary Sinise really a lizard person? Does he just play one in the movies? What was Forrest Gump 2 really about? What is Snake Eyes really about? YOUR REPTILE OVERLORDS DEMAND YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISSSSODE. https://youtu.be/rPfbD4lQwmMPor Bucky’s Basement Podcast
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WE ARE BACK! SEASON 2! WHOOO! What better way to start it than with everyone's favorite game, Fast Pitch. This week we draw up the gobbledygook word salad that is "Flapper Fish Kids & Earlobe History". What will Bucky, Juicebox, and Oldboy come up with this week? Will they defeat the internet or will it wriggle away from them? Tune in if you feel l…
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City Of Angels - Casting Cage Ep 24 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:05:02For Bucky's Basement Season 1 finale, we have a Casting Cage episode where we review 1998's 'City Of Angels'. Hot topic points are: Is Meg Ryan a good actor and would you let her surgeon character operate on you (?), what are the rules for being an Angel in this movie universe and who chose the dress code (?), and how, HOW, did Bucky like this abom…
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On this weeks episode of Fast Pitch the guys draw the title "A Possible Ladder". Which direction will they go with this somewhat straight forward title? This episode is dedicated to Trick The Wordsmith, the super talented rapper from Lexington, KY who recently lost a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Trick was a member of The Wordsmiths. along …
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Face Off - Casting Cage Ep 23 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:11:06This week we're sitting down with the John Woo action masterpiece "Face Off". Is this Cage's best movie that we've reviewed so far? Is John Travolta the worst. Why so many face touches? Tune in as we discuss Face Off.Por Buckys Basement
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On this week's installment of Fast Pitch we scatted our way to the six word title "No Order Made For Tribute Gummies". Which directions will the guys go in with this title and will they be defeated by our internet based nemesis, Chat SMITH. buckysbasement.comPor Buckys Basement
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Con Air - Casting Cage Ep 22 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:02:45We finally made it to one of Bucky's top 5 favorite movies of all time. Will Juicebox and Oldboy share that opinion, or will they disappoint Bucky with their ratings? Tune in this week as we discuss the 90's action classic, Con Air.Por Buckys Basement
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1 Year Anniversary - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:30:30Can you believe it's been 1 whole year with Bucky's Basement Podcast? We've spent the past year diving into the Nic Cage catalog (that got us to 1996), writing movie pitches in 15 minutes, drinking on the local Transportainment offerings, and breaking up with things in our lives...all for you, our loyal listenership. This episode is a look back at …
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This week the guys get a little side tracked after they find out that Oldboy finally broke down and watched Armageddon, on DVD. Does it make his top 10 list? Top 20? Top 100? After they get over this shock it's time to draw the 4 words that end up being the title "Stress Ruins The Uppers". What will the guys come up with this week? Will Chat Smith …
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The Rock - Casting Cage Ep 21 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:05:26On this week's Casting Cage, the dudes review the 1996 action thriller, The Rock. Don't miss Bucky's spot on impersonation of Sean Connery, their take on Michael Bay's film aesthetic , and who is the Greatest thirst trap of all time, according to Bucky's “Nannie”. Only on Bucky's Basement.Por Buckys Basement
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On this weeks episode of Fast Pitch the guys draw the 3 word title "A Different Cut". Will they write a barbershop movie or take this in a different direction entirely? Tune in to find out.Por Buckys Basement
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Kiss Of Death - Casting Cage Ep 20 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:05:55Nic Cage as a jacked gangster, Sam Jackson as a tough cop with a watery eye, Stanley Tucci as...Stanley Tucci, David Caruso as a guy who should have taken more acting classes, Ving Rhames as Marsellus Wallace, and Helen Hunt star in this remake of a movie from 1947. Will this movie live up to the 5.9 rating on IMDB or will the guys have a different…
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It's time for another episode of Fast Pitch. Where we draw random words out of a sack to create a movie title, then take 15 minutes to write a "Fast Pitch" for a movie with that title. We give our dream cast, give it a tagline, and tell you our Movie Marriage (which two movies "got together" to make this movie). Tune in to see what the guys come up…
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Longlegs - Casting Cage Ep 19 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:13:16THIS EPISODE HAS MAJOR SPOILERS!! On this special episode of Casting Cage, the guys review the brand new horror flick, Longlegs! Does the movie deserve all the hype? Does Nic Cage deliver the performance of a lifetime or does it get away from him? Is Blair Underwood more prolific that Nic Cage? Find out one the weeks episode of Bucky's Basement.…
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Leaving Las Vegas - Casting Cage EP 18 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:08:41Well we finally made it. Not to the end, no far from it. But we made it to the pinnacle of Cage's career... or did we? Does this Oscar winning performance really live up to the hype or was it a down year for the Oscars? Is Elisabeth Shue a good actor, or is she just really hot? What happened to Mike Figgis after this movie? We'll answer some of the…
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Trapped In Paradise - Casting Cage EP 17 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:18:48It's Christmas in July on this week's episode of Casting Cage so we all put on our ugly sweaters, boiled up some egg nog (is that what you do?) and set down to torture ourselves almost as much as being with your in-laws for the holidays. (Just kidding, we all love our extended family...right?) Anyways, this Christmas romantic comedy is sitting at a…
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It Could Happen To You - Casting Cage EP 16 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:18:53We're diving into another Nic Cage "Rom Com" this week with It Could Happen To You. This 1994 nepo baby vehicle explores the relationships between a gold digger, a cop with a heart of gold, and a failed actress (also with a heart of gold). Will this movie charm us, or will it end up relegated to the "never watch again" category. Tune in to find out…
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Guarding Tess - Casting Cage EP 15 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:06:19This week we're going back into the cage to review another Nic Cage film. This week we watched the "Comedy Thriller" Guarding Tess. Is Doug a good Secret Service agent? Is that one guy wrong in every movie he's in? Are Tess and Doug secret lovers? Tune in this week for these answers and more.Por Buckys Basement
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Deadfall - Casting Cage EP 14 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:06:35On this week's episode of Casting Cage we've finally hit rock bottom...or have we? The 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes would suggest that, but maybe this movie has a trick or two up its sleeve? Tune in to find out.Por Buckys Basement
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On this week's edition of Fast Pitch the guys draw the two word title "Triangle Hero". What will they come up with? Who will they cast? Will they be defeated by Chat GPT? Tune in to find out.Por Buckys Basement
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Red Rock West - Casting Cage EP 13 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:05:54This week on Casting Cage we all got together in the basement to watch Red Rock West. This straight to HBO 90's noir film was nearly impossible to find, which is a shame for a movie starring Cage, Dennis Hopper, Laura Flynn Boyle and J.T. Walsh. Will the guys agree with the 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes or will they have a different opinion? Tune in…
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It's time for another exercise in creative writing. This week the guys draw the title "Who Sleep Exuberant". What kind of title is that for a movie? A terrible one, that's what kind. What will the guys come up with this week. What will the internet come up with? Tune in to find out.Por Buckys Basement
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Honky Tonk Party Express - Are You Not Transportained? EP 4 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:08:45On this week's episode of "Are You Not Transportained?" the boys take a ride on the Honky Tonk Party Express. Is it Nashville's best kept secret? Are the guys creepsters for being the only men on the experience? Were they just going in circles? Join us as we discuss Nashville's premiere money making party bus on Bucky's Basement.…
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17 percent.... 17 percent man. That's the Rotten Tomatoes score we're currently looking at for Amos & Andrew. But how could that be? This is a movie with Nic Cage and Sam Jackson. Quite possibly 2 of the top names you may think of when someone asks to name iconic 90's actors. But here we are... 17 percent. Maybe it was Dabney Coleman's fault for pl…
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It's time for another episode of Fast Pitch here on Bucky's Basement. This week the guys are writing for the 2 word title "This Matters". What will they come up with this week and will they be defeated by Chat GPT (Chat Smith)? Tune in to find out, and don't forget to "tell ya momma-n-em".Por Buckys Basement
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On this weeks Transportainment episode the dudes ride the Transportainment OG. The Nashville Pedal Tavern. What will their cover story be and will Bucky's real life job expose them? What are they Pitfall fans now? Who's Margie and why's she partying so hard? Why are they slurring their words? Did they get to visit the Joe C tribute at Kid Rock's Bi…
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On today's very special episode of Breakup Letters, Bucky puts the kibosh with the ever popular, all-powerful Social Media. He's been connected since college Facebook testing grounds up to present day Instagram reels. He's looking to get time back from the greatest time suck of all time. Join us as we encourage him on his journey to splittsville fr…
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Honeymoon in Vegas - Casting Cage EP 11 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
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1:02:53This week on Casting Cage we're finally coming out of Nic Cage purgatory with the 90's hit Honeymoon In Vegas. Juicebox discusses his hatred of James Caan (is he a good actor or is he just playing the same character in every role?), Bucky struggles to name 5 James Caan movies, and we speculate on who is actually the "Bad Guy" in this movie.…
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On this weeks episode of Fast Pitch we are trying to write a movie with the absurd six word title "Iceberg Indians, Future Hollywood, Tyrone Square". What will the guys come up with this week? How will Bucky sneak Smoking Ben Affleck into this one? Will A.I. come up with a better idea? Tune in to find out.…
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On this weeks episode the guys venture out to Opryland to ride the Redneck Comedy Tour Bus. But! This week they brought at guest - their "half-sister" Dana! Join Bucky's Basement this week as they become "turests" in their own city. Will they become "Redneck Certified"? Can they pronounce Demonbreun? Do they learn how to abuse children? Is this com…
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On this weeks episode of Break Up Letters, Oldboy takes on possible the toughest break up there is. Smoking. What are his reasons, can he do it, are Bucky and Juicebox supportive. Tune in to find out.Por Buckys Basement
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Nic Cage, Judge Reinhold, Erika Anderson(?) Joe Pantoliano, Steve Buscemi, Marisa Tomei, Aaron Neville, New Orleans, boobs. You would think that list would combine to make a good movie, right? This week we watched the 1991 straight to VHS (and maybe Beta) classic Zandalee. Is it good? Does Cage try a Louisiana accent or nah? Is he wearing a wig? Is…
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It's time for more movie pitches in a 15 minute time limit. This week the guys draw the five word title "Grandparents Age Then Poppers Happen". What kind of crazy ideas will they come up with this week? Tune in to find out.Por Buckys Basement
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On this weeks episode we're talking the somewhat hard to find Fire Birds. The guys go through this Top Gun wanna be and analyze Nic Cage's surprisingly subdued acting style. Can TLJ (Tommy Lee Jones) save this movie or is the 9% Rotten Tomatoes score accurate. Tune in to get our take on this weeks Nic Cage movie. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt009957…
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Are You Not Transportained: Episode 1: The Nashville Tractor Remember when you used to ride the hayride when you were a kid? Well...this is not that. On the inaugural episode of 'Are You Not Transportained?' Bucky, Juicebox and Oldboy hop on The Nashville Tractor. Nashville's premier tractor party bus. Do they immediately regret doing this? Or do t…
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On a very special episode, we're introducing a New Segment on Bucky's Basement: Are You Not Transportained? Listen in as Bucky gives a history lesson on transpoertainment in Nashville, as well as our plans for field trips into Nashville's Party Bus scene. Whether you love them or hate them, we're going to review as many transportainment tours compa…
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In this week's episode Bucky, Oldboy and Juicebox draw the words.... ☠️WOODEN TYRANT TREND☠️ They have 15 minutes to write a movie for that title and somehow they pull it off! 🎬 1️⃣ A John Wooden alternate timeline 2️⃣ An art heist 3️⃣ A second, even third, life type sandbox video game Then they take on AI to see if the internet can write a better …
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