Bucky’s Basement Podcast
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
Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
The Cage Fight heats up as we enter the 2nd round of our Sweet Sixteen death match!
First up, it’s a battle of the romantics—Sailor (Wild at Heart, 1990) vs. Randy (Valley Girl, 1983). Will true love conquer, or will heartbreak hit harder than a knockout punch?
Next, we’ve got the nice-guy showdown—Charlie Lang (It Could Happen to You, 1994) vs. Doug Chesnic (Guarding Tess, 1994). One’s a cop, the other a secret service agent—who’s got the edge when push comes to shove?
Third match? Pure chaos. Lil Junior Brown (Kiss of Death, 1995) squares up against Johnny Collins (Zandalee, 1991) in a fight that’s bound to get ugly.
And for the grand finale, it’s a wild card brawl—Eddie (Deadfall, 1993) vs. H.I. McDunnah (Raising Arizona, 1987). Will crime pay, or will desperation lead to domination?
Who walks away victorious, and who gets left in the Cage? Find out—only on Bucky’s Basement!
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5 days ago
5 days ago
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 with the hapless Bill Firpo from 1994’s *Trapped in Paradise*.
Then, brace yourself for a thrilling contest as the heroic Cameron Poe from 1997’s *Con Air* battles the unpredictable Peter Loew from 1988’s *Vampire’s Kiss*.
And to top it all off, witness the intense rivalry between Rick Santoro from 1998’s *Snake Eyes* and Stanley Goodspeed from 1996’s *The Rock*. Don’t miss a moment of the action to discover which Cage fighter will dominate them all—only on Bucky’s Basement!

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
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) takes on the cunning Eddie from *Deadfall* (1993). Finally, don’t miss the explosive face-off between the charming Charlie Boddel from *Peggy Sue Got Married* (1986) and the quirky H. I. McDunnough from *Raising Arizona* (1987). Tune in for the ultimate Cage Fight deathmatch—only on Bucky’s Basement!
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Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
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-hearted cop from It Could Happen to You (1994), faces off against the fiery Ronny from Moonstruck (1987). Will love and luck be enough to survive the brawler from Brooklyn? Finally, it's an all-out war of wills—Ben Sanderson, the self-destructive soul from Leaving Las Vegas (1995), squares off against the no-nonsense Doug Chesnick from Guarding Tess (1994). Who will be left standing in this brutal battle of despair vs. duty? Tune in for the ultimate Cage Fight deathmatch—only on Bucky’s Basement!

Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
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 clash between the cunning Rick Santoro from 1998's "Snake Eyes" and the resourceful Amos, straight from 1993's witless "Amos & Andrew."
And for the final event, we battle Jack Singer, the charming star of 1992's "Honeymoon in Vegas," vs. the intrepid Stanley Goodspeed from the action-packed 1996 hit "The Rock."
Listen as we duke it out to see which cage fighter will be left standing! Don’t miss a moment—only on Bucky’s Basement,. Tell ya mama an them!

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
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 cult classic "Red Rock West." But hold on tight! The action doesn't stop there! Prepare for another epic showdown as the unstoppable Paul Matthews, fresh from the highly anticipated 2024 flick "Dream Scenario," goes toe-to-toe with the gritty, no-nonsense Tom Welles from the dark and thrilling 1999 film "8mm." In this adrenaline-pumping, no-holds-barred battle to the death, only one will emerge victorious! Join us for a wild ride exclusively on Bucky's Basemen! - Tell ya mama an them

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tommy, Webcam, Here - Fast Pitch Ep 24 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
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 couldn’t get any hotter, Bucky drops a scorching (and maybe ridiculous?) take on the 1994 classic Speed. Buckle up for laughs, chaos, and the ultimate pitch showdown!
Listen now, watch on YouTube, and don’t forget—tell ya momma and them!

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Sylvester Vs. Pierce - Cage Fight Ep 1 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
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 supreme? Can Cameron Poe’s righteous fury carry him to victory? Or will an unexpected dark horse emerge from the carnage?
The fight begins now and runs through March—tune in to witness the madness unfold!

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Gone in 60 Seconds - Casting Cage Ep 28 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
(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!
Will they have fond memories of this movie? Or will this movie age poorly with time. Tune in for our take on the Year 2000 movie, Gone In 60 Seconds. www.buckysbasement.com

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Doom That Rick - Fast Pitch Ep 23 - Bucky's Basement Podcast
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
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 Basement!