Vic has returned from the always-fun Fan Expo (Toronto), so he’s ready to talk about all the celebrity hobnobbing he did while gallivanting around town, smoking big cigars, drinking Courvoisier, and riding in the backseats of limos. This, of course, makes Scott feel terrible about himself (which is also Scott’s natural state, in case you didn’t already know). Then Scott and Vic talk about what games they played on the road (Scott nearly went blind from playing Kingdom Rush; Vic hugged and kissed his Vita all night long). Then the guys reveal what might be the very worst movie of 2013. Finally, game developer Mike Mika visits The Basment. He’s the guy who famously hacked Donkey Kong so that his daughter could play the game as Pauline instead of Mario (Mario, of course, is the one who is being held captive by DK). It’s a great, super-nerdy convo which features multiple references to Eugene Jarvis. Finally, Scott makes it weird at the end. And at the beginning. And, now that we think about it, in the middle, too.

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Vic and Scott have a guest down in The Basement. It’s the incomparable Ryan Holowaty from Noodle Cake Games, makers of Super Stickman Golf and Super Stickman Golf 2. WARNING: DO NOT PLAY EITHER ONE OF THOSE GAMES! THEY ARE BOTH EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE. Then Vic and Scott talk about the games of August, including Saints Row IV, Splinter Cell Blacklist, and Disney Infinity. Finally, Scott confesses that he never quite got around to finishing The Last Of Us, but did last weekend. So the boys enjoy a quick look back at one of the greatest games of all time. Also: The Last Of Us discussion features a couple of pretty big spoilers. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

WARNING: Spoilers on The Last of Us

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Confession: Vic and Scott are tired. Really tired. They’ve been chipping away at their 100 Best Movies and 100 Best Games lists. And their brains, which normally are sharp as the Master Sword from Zelda, are more than a little loopy today. No matter. The boys, in all of their loopy glory, still manage to put on one heck of a show, talking about movies, games, and nerd culture. Also: listener mail gets answered! And Vic and Scott discuss hair-care tips. No kidding, they really do. So don’t dally. Hit the button thing-y over there and start listening.

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SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains a few spoilers for the film Elysium, listen at your own risk.

Today on The Basement: Elysium is without a doubt Vic and Scott’s most anticipated film of the summer. And it’s out. So, it’s time for them to weigh in with a more in-depth review. And, yes, there is shouting. (WHY CAN’T YOU GUYS JUST GET ALONG? OK?) Also: Vic and Scott play a round of What Are You Playing?/What Are You Watching? For Vic, it’s Justified. For Scott, it’s Boardwalk Empire. Then Vic goes on a mini-rant against his cable provider. Scott expresses his disappointment in [INSERT PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING HERE]. There’s banter! And 4-percent of qualifies as “somewhat witty.” So click, listen, and enjoy.

Warning: May Contain NSFW (not safe for work) language.

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Vic and Scott are alone in The Basement this week. They’d just come from a screening of Elysium, which they [EDITED OUT BECAUSE OF EMBARGO]. Instead of deconstructing Neill Blomkamp’s latest film (tune in next week for that), they talk about 2 Guns, starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington. Sure, it sounds like it sucks, but guess what? It’s actually pretty good! Then they answer some listener mail about superhero origin stories, which makes Vic really f***ing happy. Anyway, click the triangle and BOOM, you’re listening.

EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: Vic’s Basement is a place where Vic and Scott are able to let loose uncensored. Be aware that there are episodes with explicit content. Unless you’re wearing headphones, it’s Not Safe For Work and you probably shouldn’t play it for your kids either.

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Vic is back from Comic-Con with a whole bunch of cool things to tell Scott about. He ticks off a list of all the celebrities he met—Henry Cavill, Jeff Bridges, Eva Green, to name just a few—which Scott believes is Vic’s way of making him feel small and unimportant. (Vic assures him that it’s not.) Vic also recounts his experience as the moderator on the Batman: Arkham Origins panel, where he got to meet/talk to even more people who are much cooler than Scott. Then Vic and Scott discuss the Royal baby. (But for only about 10 seconds.) Then they get a visit from one of the stars of the upcoming sci-fi flick, Elysium: Josh Blacker. Click the little click-y thing over there and let the good times roll.

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Vic and Scott exchange recipes for summer salads. Wait. That’s a different podcast, called “In Da Kitchen With Vic & Scott.” In this podcast, we talk about the sure sign that the apocalypse is nigh: Grown Ups 2 beats out Pacific Rim at the box office last weekend. Still, the boys have a special guest in The Basement (hint: it’s one of the stars of Pacific Rim, Heather Doerksen). You can actually hear Scott squirm when she confronts him on his review score for the film. Man, nothing beats the soothing sounds of audible squirming. Then, later in the show, Vic’s mom prepares a special summertime treat: corned beef. No kidding, she really does. The Lucas Family has always marched to the beat of a different drum. Your journey begins by clicking that little triangle shape down below…
Heather Doerksen

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Today on The Basement: Vic and Scott weigh in with their supplementary review of Pacific Rim. In short: Vic liked it, with some reservations; Scott didn’t like it at all. Scott: You’re so stupid sometimes. Also: the horrid Grown Ups 2 gets picked apart; Scott tells the story of how he miraculously hooked up his PC over the weekend; then the boys answer a Twitter question about GTA V. Finally, “Clyde the Radioactive Cat” makes an appearance. Really, what more could you ask for from a podcast?

EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: Vic’s Basement is a place where Vic and Scott are able to let loose uncensored. Be aware that there are episodes with explicit content. Unless you’re wearing headphones, it’s Not Safe For Work and you probably shouldn’t play it for your kids either.

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Vic and Scott discuss Microsoft exec Don Mattrick’s “dramattrick” jump from Xbox to Zynga. Then, once all the boring business-y talk is finished—yawnsville, man—Vic and Scott really lay into The Lone Ranger, a.k.a the longest, most indulgent movie of summer. After that, the boys wax poetic about their upcoming screening of Pacific Rim, which they’ll be seeing next week. Other points of business: General Zod DLC comes to Injustice ($4.99!); Liam Neeson gets $20 million for Taken 3; Scott moves to a new apartment; and, finally, Vic and Scott wish one another happy respective independence days. Hooray for independence, everyone!

EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: Vic’s Basement is a place where Vic and Scott are able to let loose uncensored. Be aware that there are episodes with explicit content. Unless you’re wearing headphones, it’s Not Safe For Work and you probably shouldn’t play it for your kids either.

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Today on The Basement: Vic and Scott kick off Season 2 of the show with plenty of Ouya talk. Right now the Ouya is the biggest, little story in gaming. Vic and Scott weigh in with their thoughts on this future of the world’s tiniest console. Also: Scott unleashes his first expletive-filled Rant of the new season. His target: the endless stream of commercials that moviegoers are routinely subjected to before movies. Finally, Vic and Scott answer some listener mail, which causes Vic to wax nostalgic about previous hosts on EP. (No, it’s not you, Tommy. Sorry.) Treat your ears right, and start listening RIGHT NOW.

EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: Vic’s Basement is a place where Vic and Scott are able to let loose uncensored. Be aware that there are episodes with explicit content. Unless you’re wearing headphones, it’s Not Safe For Work and you probably shouldn’t play it for your kids either.

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