Back Through The Basement

Season 6 comes to a close with laughter and treasures. This season finale has Tom and Julee pulling a Club out of the deck that's been governing the direction of this season.  A Club has them going through a special area of the Basement, leading to consulting The Game Book, and looking Back at some great memories.  Oh yeah -- and one of them elicits a spit take from the other.  There is still so much more to uncover in the Basement!!  Stay tuned for Season 7.

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

[Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.  Thank you, AirTamer for a wonderful season!!]

Julee has a toy at-the-ready with which to kick off this episode.  Over FaceTime, Tom catches the briefest glimpse of the tiniest corner of the toy and knows it instantly.  From there, it’s...Index Card Games for points, Weebles that wobble (but don’t fall down), whether or not Tom cares for a see-saw,  whether or not Julee cares for cartoon ducks,  tumbles down research rabbit holes, a wonderful AirTamer commercial (our Season 6 Sponsor) written and performed by Tom and Julee, with original music by Nomi Abadi *, some inimitable banter from “Rini and Tidi” ™,  Julee reports some tough news, bully history memories bubble to the surface (we quickly suppress those), a hilarious M’Update ("Mom-Update" = a check-in from Mom on the accuracy of something we’ve covered), Jack Nicholson impressions, a WICKED surprise card-draw that prompts a great toy from the archives -- as well as original characters improvised on the spot by Julee and Tom…..and don’t get Tom started on eggs!  It’ll all make sense in this Special (longer) Edition - Episode 68 “Weebles and Uncle Dumps”!  Make some eggs and give it a listen!! 

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy! 

[Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]

* used with permission

What conversation could possibly encompass extremely sentimental movie theme songs, the 1978 ‘Superman’ Kryptonian costume design style, Mark Twain, Puck from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, ‘The Flight of the Bumblebees’ by Rimsky-Korsakov, Technotronic’s ‘Pump Up the Jam’, Christmas mornings, and a baby’s first blanket?  Oh yes, and everpresent childhood toys as well!!  Why “Back Through The Basement”’s Episode 67, of course!!  Delay no further!! Hit play and enjoy Tom Antonellis and Julee Antonellis in “Playmobil and Marked ‘Fragile’”! 
 
Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

[Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]

What present did Julee get her brother Tom ? Who is Kenneth Sean Carson? What animal movie scarred young Julee?  These are just SOME of the hard-hitting and penetrating questions tossed out in this week’s Episode. Learn the answers, play along, LAUGH along and enjoy!  Oh, and we have mentioned this before but this time we DEFINITELY recommend it:  a 'Back Through The Basement' experience isn't complete without listening to the credits.  [Hint, hint]

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

We’re playing chicken with the plumber!  With a leaky toilet on Tom’s side of the recording session, there’s a silent but ticking clock threatening Tom and Julee throughout today’s episode.  But that doesn’t stop them from unlocking a new kind of trivia game, reviewing the overall point system of the podcast and discussing arcane notions -- for example:  do you know who Barbara Millicent Roberts is?  Not only that but before the arrival of the plumber, Tom and Julee unleash a “big, monumental shift in ‘Back Through The Basement’ toy unearthing” (Julee’s words).  Can you imagine what that must mean they've found?!  You’ll have to listen to the episode to know.  And you better do so before the plumber arrives!!! 
 
Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

Kirk R. Thatcher (director of "Muppet Treasure Island" and "Muppet Haunted Mansion", star of "Werewolf by Night" and the Punk on the Bus in "Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home AND "Star Trek Picard") joins “Back Through The Basement” podcast hosts Tom Antonellis and Julee Antonellis (fellow actors, fellow voiceover artists, fellow creatives) for a weird, wacky and occasionally Scottish-brogued Playdate!  They talk vintage toys, "ET", "Star Trek", "The Muppets", "Star Wars", "Werewolf by Night", "Gremlins" and much more.

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

[Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]

Alongside the sharing of an exciting BTTB announcement from hosts Tom Antonellis and Julee Antonellis , this episode is all about Shuffle the Deck!  We are having a deck of cards dictate what we will be going Back Through in the Basement. What will we land on by luck of the draw? What childhood treasures will we unearth? There’s only one way to know…press play!

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

[Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]

Season 6 is here! Tom and Julee Antonellis are Back!   
 
What can we say… the episode is entitled ‘Uncle-Porkin’ Duloks and He-Man’s Frickin’ Shield’ Haha!  That’s a lot to unpack.  It’s both what you would expect and not what you’d expect and we’re right where we left off in the Basement! We’re finding our old toys, being goofy, having fun and sifting through our childhood memories. Press Play!

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth.  As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

 [Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]

Wow how time flies when you’re having fun in the Basement, going through old toys and memories!  Tom and Julee play the final Season 5 Game of Chance in this season finale.  This episode’s dice-roll brings forth a box of beloved treasures and a whole cast of characters whom the hilarious siblings create on the spot – there’s a potential future original animated project in that Reebok’s Box!!  Don’t miss one second of fun and “Keep” an eye out for Season 6!!!  We raise a glass (or a can of Zevia) to you and we thank you Keepers, our gratitude for you is unending!!

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

What do you get when Tom and Julee come across their vintage Battlestar Galactica, Transformers, Fisher Price circus characters and Inspector Gadget toys?  “Wouldja belieeeeve...” you get the makings of an action- (figure) -packed 'Back Through The Basement' episode!!  Go-Go-Gadget-Press-Play and enjoy!  (This episode description will self-destruct in…)  

BOOM!!!!

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.
 
 As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

It’s a Playdate with Marc Guss, co-founder of ACM Talent!! A true leader in the voiceover industry and fellow toy enthusiast, not to mention a colleague with a passion for tons of the franchises Tom and Julee hold dear.  In this episode, there’s deep-dive toy talk, spot-on impressions, discussion of family and, of course, playing of games and unearthing of toys!  It’s got it all!  Marc came into the Basement a friend and left as part of the family! 

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

Tom rolled a die and got a "4" in the Season 5 Game of Chance and this Raggle Taggle Action Figure Bin DOES NOT disappoint!  A bin of superheroes, animated show merchandise, a few head-scratchers, loads of fun!  Tom and Julee “roll” down memory lane as treasure after treasure come “rolling” out…ok, ok enough "roll" jokes…better slow our “roll”… [comedic clear-of-throat; take a beat for laughter]......but seriously, get “rolling” into this episode – your “role” as a Keeper depends on it!!

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

Time to open up a new box as Season 5’s Game of Chance continues its “roll” down Tom and Julee's memory lane!  This week’s Episode is full of amazing treasures, vintage toys, childhood memories, spot-on impressions of artist heroes and one surprise toy!  Here’s a hint Keepers… there was a piece/accessory of this toy found earlier in “The Bag of Shit”.  Make your guess and hop on in to enjoy the fun!

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

Tom and Julee cover aaaaaa lot of ground in this episode.  They start out with a bit on candy, then they slip into a handful of ON POINT impressions, Tom talks some major Star Trek, new game points are flying around and the oh-so-80s Trivial Pursuit is unearthed and launches a new set of in-show BTTB games and you can play along!  It’s a good time! 

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

Do you remember making up your own games?  Julee throws a fun game of chance at Tom which will define the handing of the rest of Season Five! So far it includes dice, a list of possible childhood bins of treasures (which, of course, have been given hilarious titles).  What will Tom roll?  What bin will they go through?  Will there be a "Roll Again"?  What are the rules?  Listen and find out! 

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

Tom and Julee are back in the basement revisiting the Kenner Glamour Gals, cracking each other up as Rini and Tidi ™, and enjoying listening to a few surprises from some beloved Keepers (listeners).  The fun leads to uncovering memories surrounding a childhood made-up musical stinger they used to put on the end of their play! Sit back and enjoy!

De Neh DAAH!!

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

Welcome Back…....Through The Basement for Season 5!!!  Happy Valentine’s Day, * Keepers (listeners)!  Tom and Julee are back to give you another season of uncovering toys, childhood memories and a whole lot of that inimitable Antonellis sibling banter!  Grab a bag of candy hearts as Julee and Tom go through old school Valentine's Day cards and letters to Santa (thanks to a sojourn to "School Island") plus a whole lot more!

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

* originally aired 2/14/22

Tom and Julee are really enjoying themselves today!  How can they not?...They’re going Back Through The Basement!  Lots of toys.  Finishing up the Mish Mosh Bin.  Going through the Pac-Man lunchbox.  What a blast.  And, as they wrap Season 4, they surprise themselves with a hilarious theme song made up on the spot!  

Today is the Season 4 finale so they will come back to you with Season 5’s Premiere next year in 2022! Tom and Julee Antonellis wish you all a wonderful and safe holiday and Happy New Year and will be back to share their hearts with you on Monday, February 14 2022 -- Valentines day!  Thank you to all our ‘Keepers’, and remember...Treasure each other as you Treasure your favorite Toy.

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.
 
As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

For the first time in Back Through The Basement history, a Playdate hasn’t been able to fit into one episode!  New policy:  when that happens, the second of the two-parter is a Sleepover!  And thus, Jeremy Gates is still going “Back Through” with  Tom and Julee. As soon as the three “wake up,” they fall right back into the Mish Mosh Bin and it continues to be a pure ride of joy, laughter and fun -- full of voices, silly banter and hilarious improvisation.  Oh yeah:  and this episode has the first three-way “Index Card Game” ™ on the podcast!  There’s nothing better than sharing your toys and time with an old friend. Thank you for all you do, Jeremy, for being a Keeper and thank your visit with us -- here’s hoping we’ll have you going Back Through The Basement with us again! 

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

It’s a Playdate with a legit Playmate!  Co-hosts Tom and Julee are absolutely giddy to have their childhood friend and fellow artist -- a legit childhood friend -- Jeremy Gates in the Basement with them today! Jeremy is like an honorary brother and has actually played in this Basement many times.  He has even portrayed a canonized character in the Rini and Tidi ™ Universe.  Having him back feels like home.  Enjoy as they finally tackle the Mish Mosh Bin which is full of fun and quirky treasures!  We think this Playdate might just turn into a sleepover! 

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States.  While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood.  Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

As their Instagram bio indicates --  @backthroughthebasementpod   -- you can follow them there to see pictures of everything they unearth -- Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!