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Basic!

Basic!

Pantheon Media

Before binging, there was cable. Welcome to Basic!, the official podcast bringing you the unofficial history of cable TV. Go behind the scenes of a glorious time in pop culture, when shows like MTV’s ‘The Real World,’ ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ and AMC’s ‘Breaking Bad’ made basic cable a must-have for every American home. With the help of guests like Jimmy Kimmel, Cindy Crawford and Amy Schumer, hosts Doug Herzog (former network executive at MTV, Comedy Central, Fox) and Jen Chaney (TV critic at New York Magazine/Vulture) explore basic cable history through the experimental shows, ground-breaking creators, and Zeitgeist-shifting trends that defined the medium. 2023 Signal Arts & Culture Listener’s Choice Award Winner. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Basic! episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Basic! for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Basic! episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Basic! - Mike Judge
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06/22/22 • 39 min

'Beavis and Butt-Head' creator Mike Judge joins us to talk 'Frog Baseball,' earthquakes, and how he may have inadvertently popularized Crocs. His latest work, 'Beavis and Butt-Head Do The Universe' is streaming on June 29 on Paramount Plus.

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Basic! - FX Networks Chairman John Landgraf
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02/01/23 • 46 min

The podcast receives a master class from FX Network Chairman John Landgraf on the history of scripted shows on cable and the advent of ‘Peak TV.’

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Basic! - "Weird Al" Yankovic
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02/08/23 • 52 min

The one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic stops by to talk about his career, including his iconic songs and videos, his award-winning faux-biopic, and even those Madonna rumors . . .

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When, exactly, did ‘Portlandia’ stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein meet? They discuss their lengthy friendship and creative partnership while stopping by the podcast to chat with Jen and Doug, including tidbits about their much-loved sketch comedy show, and, of course, the origins of “put a bird on it.”

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Basic! - Bryan Cranston
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07/06/22 • 46 min

Emmy award winner Bryan Cranston joins Jen and Doug to talk anti-heroes, the birth of binging, and the 'Breaking Bad' scene he will never forget.

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Basic! - Kevin Powell of 'Real World' Season One
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06/29/22 • 49 min

From the very first season of The Real World, Kevin Powell joins us to talk the birth of reality TV, peak Gen X, and the legacy of Tupac.

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Basic! - Jemele Hill - Formerly of ESPN
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07/13/22 • 39 min

Former ESPN personality Jemele Hill talks with Jen and Doug about the intersection of sports, news, social media and politics.

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Basic! - Dan Patrick of 'SportsCenter'
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06/15/22 • 52 min

ESPN SportsCenter legend Dan Patrick takes us back to the "must-watch" heyday of 'The Big Show' and his days alongside Keith Olbermann.

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Basic! - Cindy Crawford
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06/08/22 • 52 min

Cindy Crawford looks back at MTV’s 'House of Style' and how it helped transform her from supermodel to icon, and also reminds Doug that he might owe her some money.

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Basic! - Samantha Bee
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07/20/22 • 37 min

Samantha Bee talks to Jen and Doug about her early days on 'The Daily Show,' breaking the glass ceiling of late night TV, and learning the U.S. national anthem.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Basic! have?

Basic! currently has 53 episodes available.

What topics does Basic! cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Tv & Film and Society & Culture.

What is the most popular episode on Basic!?

The episode title 'FX Networks Chairman John Landgraf' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Basic!?

The average episode length on Basic! is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Basic! released?

Episodes of Basic! are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Basic!?

The first episode of Basic! was released on May 11, 2022.

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