Vic's Basement

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

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.

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. You have been warned, now enjoy!

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. Also, check out this video of the Batman: Arkham Origins Panel from Batman-news.com Here are some pics from Vic's Comic-Con fun! 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. You have been warned, now enjoy!

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... 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. You have been warned, now enjoy!

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. You have been warned, now enjoy!

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. You have been warned, now enjoy!

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. You have been warned, now enjoy!

Vic and Scott step into the virtual octagon to discuss all things Man of Steel. Vic loved it. Scott would rather have his eyes removed than see it again. These two titans of criticism go at it like they've never gone at it before on the show. Yes, there are swear words. And yes, there are spoilers. So listen to our Man Of Steel tear-down at your own risk. SPOILERS WARNING:Man of Steel Spoilers are in this episode.

FIFTY EPISODES. Wow. Just...wow. Vic and Scott celebrate by inviting a few members of the design team behind The Last Of Us down into their underground hell-pit. That's right, it's Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann, dishing all the behind-the-scenes dirt and waxing poetic on the frontrunner for what could be Game Of The Year. Who was the secret third character in the game? Will there be a sequel? And what the hell is the deal with Ellie looking almost exactly like Ellen Page? Vic and Scott ask the Dogs the tough questions—which is how they do. SPOILERS WARNING: There are some The Last of Us Spoilers in this episode.

Descend into Vic and Scott's subterranean lair—IF YOU DARE!—to discuss all things E3 2013. Vic and Scott share memories from on, and off, the show floor. Vic travels to a top-secret panel, all by himself, to listen to three of the entertainment industry's biggest luminaries. (Hint: Their names rhyme with "Peel-blerg," "Mucus," and "Hat-trick.") Scott has his own adventures, and he meets another triple-A director. (His name rhymes with "Hay-blams.") Scott and Vic weigh in with their favorite games, moments, highlights and lowlights from the week that was. Also, they argue over the artistic merits of "Borge Mucus." As if anyone really needed another "Borge Mucus" argument. Sheesh, guys.

Vic and Scott get a surprise visit from long-time industry vet, Adam "The Artist Formerly Known As The Dude On X-Play" Sessler. Adam tolerates the stench of the basement, as well as Scott's bad mood and Vic's good cheer. What a pro, this guy is. No kidding, Adam weighs in on all sorts of subjects, not the least of which is next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo. You'll enjoy plenty of highbrow and lowbrow banter in this week's show. Even if you're not a Sessler-ite, you'll walk away from today's show impressed by this man's incredible brain power. And you can hear it all, come to life, in glorious 5-D (patent pending) right now. Just click the arrow thing-y over there. Go ahead. We're waiting.

Today on The Basement: Vic is in a good mood; Scott's in a bad mood. So what else is new, right? In fact, we're going to temporarily change the name of the podcast to "The Good Mood-Bad Mood Hour With Vic And Scott." Anyway, moods aside, the boys discuss summer blockbusters, including Star Trek: Into Darkness (which Vic and Scott agreed wasn't very good), Fast & The Furious 6 (which Vic liked; Scott disliked), and—what else?—Man Of Steel (Vic can't wait; Scott...well, you know how he feels). They also discuss The Last Of Us in their weekly "What We're Playing" segment. Finally, the basement-dwellers reveal how they prepare for E3. Hint: It involves new shoes and haircuts. The plane for Fantasy Island departs in 3, 2, 1... SPOILER ALERT: Star Trek Spoilers are in this podcast.

It's war! (Yes, again!) Vic and Scott go toe-to-toe over the Xbox One unveiling, and pretty much everything else. Does the TV-centric "game" console do enough for gamers? Listen, and Vic and Scott, as usual, will give you two very different takes on things. Also, Vic and Scott answer some reader mail about—what else?—the new consoles. Vic talks about his recent Scott-free road-trip to L.A., where he got his hungry thumbs on all the games which will be unveiled at E3 next month. Finally, Scott brings something called "energy balls" for the dynamic duo to snack on. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll marvel—yes, marvel—at yet another terrific subterranean visit to The Basement. Don't miss it.

Vic is on the road again, so he has to call into The Basement, just like a guest on an A.M. radio station. You do remember what radio is, right? Yes, Vic sounds tinny and far away, and his voice cuts out on occasion. DEAL WITH IT. Vic and Scott have a brief conversation about "The Future Of All Things." As usual, Vic is feeling optimistic; Scott, less so. Vic is in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. for an early look at all the big games that will be on display at next month's E3. While traveling, he ran into Ben "The Jose Wrangler" Silverman, and the two giants had an epic conversation together. Per usual these days, the show gets wistful towards the middle and, as always, pretty weird at the end. Hint: It involves Scott rubbing Vic's mom's feet under the table at a White Spot. Listen, and it will all make sense. Transport yourself to The Basement NOW simply by clicking on that triangle over there. Go on. We're waiting...