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Life Expectancy - Sisters Surviving & ThrivingUC Health Liver Transplant Picnic 2025Stories, Connection, and the Power of Community In this special between-seasons episode of Life Expectancy, Julee and Stacey travel to the annual UC Health Liver Transplant Picnic – an event that brings together liver recipients, donor families, advocates, and transplant ambassadors. This is their first time attending, and the experience becomes far more emotional, validating, and transformative than either expected. Surrounded by people who truly understand the realities of transplant life, they meet recipients spanning decades of survival – from a brand-new 2024 transplant to a recipient thriving since 1988. The day unfolds into a series of deeply personal, unfiltered […]
2025-12-0855 min
The Divorce Clarity Studio - Lisa LisserDivorce Talk with a Psychic! Join Guest Psychic Julee🔮 Divorce Talk with a Psychic! Join Guest Psychic Julee — Medium who senses auras and past lives — together with Host Lisa Lisser, CDC Divorce Coach, on Dishing on Divorce. Explore how intuition, energy, and spiritual insight can support healing, clarity, and empowerment during divorce. Discover what your energy reveals, how past patterns shape your relationships, and why spiritual guidance can be a powerful tool for moving forward. Streamed on NEWStreamingNetwork.com.More about Lisa: Excellent relationship-building professional skilled in Divorce Coaching, Pre-Mediation Divorce coaching, conflict co-parenting support, Mindset Coaching, Spiritual Counseling, Nonprofit Planning and Management, Network building, Branding & Identity, Jewish...
2025-12-0534 min
Life Expectancy - Sisters Surviving & ThrivingSpotify Playlist - Season 1In this special companion episode of Life Expectancy: Sisters Surviving and Thriving, Julee and Stacey open up about the music that defined their journey through addiction, illness, and recovery. The Season 1 Spotify Playlist is more than a soundtrack, it’s a reflection of everything they’ve lived and learned together. From anthems of resilience like Wide Open Spaces to raw confessions like She Used to Be Mine, each song marks a chapter in their story. Through laughter, tears, and shared memories, the sisters show how music became their bridge helping them reconnect, heal, and say the things that words alone neve...
2025-10-2315 min
Life Expectancy - Sisters Surviving & Thriving06 RolesIn this candid episode of Life Expectancy: Sisters Surviving and Thriving, Stacey and Julee unpack the often-overlooked roles people play during serious illness—from patient and partner to health advocate and caregiver. Drawing from their own journey through hospitalization, hospice decisions, and recovery, they reveal the practical and emotional challenges of navigating medical systems, legal paperwork, and family dynamics. Julee explains how to manage advanced directives, communicate with healthcare teams, and define clear responsibilities, while Stacey offers the patient’s perspective on autonomy, vulnerability, and trust. Together, they provide a grounded, compassionate roadmap for anyone facing the chaos of illness—and th...
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Life Expectancy - Sisters Surviving & Thriving05 The UNOS ListIn this powerful episode of Life Expectancy: Sisters Surviving and Thriving, Stacey and Julee break down the complexity of the UNOS transplant list through both lived experience and medical insight. They explain how the national system works, what MELD and PELD scores mean, and the brutal math behind liver transplant eligibility. Julee shares the advocacy it took to get Stacey accepted after multiple rejections, while Stacey recounts the physical, emotional, and cognitive toll of end-stage liver disease and hepatic encephalopathy. Together, they explore the logistical, ethical, and deeply personal realities of navigating a life-or-death waitlist, culminating in Stacey’s placement on...
2025-08-2747 min
Life Expectancy - Sisters Surviving & Thriving04 Headlines to HospitalsIn this episode of Life Expectancy: Sisters Surviving and Thriving, Julee and Stacey reflect on real-world events that struck a personal chord during their transplant and recovery journey. From headlines that triggered painful memories to public narratives that shaped their private fears, the sisters explore how the news intersects with illness, advocacy, and survival. What starts as commentary on the world around them becomes a raw, deeply personal look at trauma, loss, and the fragile hope that comes with second chances. With their signature blend of candor, wit, and vulnerability, they unpack the emotional echoes of current events and invite […]
2025-08-1442 min
Life Expectancy - Sisters Surviving & Thriving03 PerspectivesIn this episode of Life Expectancy, the sisters go head-to-head in the best way possible—comparing notes from opposite sides of the hospital bed. Stacey was the patient. Julee was the advocate. But their experiences, emotions, and responsibilities couldn’t have been more different. This episode explores the clash between what it feels like to be sick and what it feels like to watch someone you love nearly die. They unpack: There are sharp moments and soft ones. Laughter and tension. And some truly illuminating insights into how misalignment—even with the best intentions—can create chaos. But most of all, thi...
2025-06-2833 min
Life Expectancy - Sisters Surviving & Thriving02 HistoryIn this deeply personal episode of Life Expectancy: Sisters Surviving and Thriving, Julee and Stacey take a courageous step backward in order to move forward—by unpacking the complicated history that shaped their relationship, their identities, and their survival. From childhood trauma and family conflict to the long stretches of silence, this conversation doesn’t flinch. Julee opens up about leaving home as a teen to escape a toxic environment, and Stacey recalls growing up in the aftermath, unsure why her big sister suddenly vanished. Together, they navigate early family dynamics, generational clashes, mental health struggles, addiction, and the roles they...
2025-06-2845 min
Life Expectancy - Sisters Surviving & Thriving01 What to ExpectWelcome to the very first episode of Life Expectancy – Sisters Surviving and Thriving. Meet Julee and Stacey: two sisters bound not just by blood, but by trauma, resilience, and an unshakeable bond forged through liver transplant, breast cancer, addiction, and advocacy. In this raw and revealing conversation, they introduce the heart behind the podcast: building a space where survivors, caregivers, and families can find solidarity, support, and useful tools for navigating some of life’s most terrifying challenges. You’ll hear what it’s like to be the patient and the health advocate—how their roles differed, collided, and ultimately helped the...
2025-06-2820 min
Uncorking a StoryUnseen Lists: Discovering Ourselves Beyond the Pages, with Julee BalkoIn this episode, we delve into the captivating world of Julee Balko, an author renowned for her intricate portrayal of complex female characters and her bold exploration of themes like grief, personal growth, and the transformative power of storytelling. Julee shares the journey behind her latest novel, "The Me List," a story rich with snark, heart, and an unlikely friendship that challenges societal judgments and celebrates the power of self-discovery.Meet Julee BalkoJulee Balko is an author who loves writing novels with complicated women characters. She joined me on Uncorking a Story to talk...
2024-03-2625 min
Conquering Workflows & Systems For Bookkeepers & Accountants | with Alyssa Lang (Workflow Queen)Plan, Prepare, Succeed: Succession Planning and Building Business Systems with Julee YokoyamaAlyssa Lang interviews Julee Yokoyama, the owner and founder of Project C.Y.A.™, and they dive deep into preparing your business for just in case something happens to you and the importance of prioritizing systems and your team to make it happen.In this episode you’ll hear:What succession planning and risk assessing is and how you should apply it to your businessHow to pick the right experts to help you legally and logistically to help role out your planHow to inform your clients that you have a plan in placeHow to gath...
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Project C.Y.A.7.The Influence of Your Core Values in Building A Resilient Business IdentityIn part 3 of creating effective business statements, we explore the significance of value statements, their role as guiding lights, and how they intertwine with your mission and vision. You'll learn the power of core values and their profound impact on strategic decision-making, branding, and the long-lasting legacy you leave behind.Topics Discussed in This Episode- Understanding the Vital Role of Value Statements - Decoding the Road Trip Analogy: Mission, Vision, and Values - Value Statements in Action: From Team Management to Marketing- Crafting a Principle Phrase: Y...
2023-08-1623 minProject C.Y.A.6. Crafting Your Business Legacy: How Vision Statements Shape Your Succession PlanHere's Part 2 of crafting impactful mission, vision, and values statements for your business. In this episode, we explore the power of crafting a compelling vision statement for your business. Your vision is like the destination you set on your GPS before starting a road trip – it's the clear picture of where you want to take your business in the future. Don't be afraid to dream big and aim for ambitious goals – your vision should be something bigger than yourself, inspiring and outliving you.Topics discussed in this episode:- The si...
2023-08-0921 minProject C.Y.A.5. Mission Possible: Crafting Statements for Business SuccessI'm thrilled to kick off this exciting three-part series with you, where we'll explore the cornerstones of every successful business: the mission, vision, and values. Join me as we explore the significance of these statements and how they influence delegation and succession planning, offering valuable guidance for business owners and entrepreneurs out there.Topics discussed in this episode:Understanding the Basics: Let's start by understanding the importance of mission, vision, and values as the very foundation of a business. I'll provide clarity on what your business does, its...
2023-08-0211 minProject C.Y.A.4. Succession Planning - The Ultimate Delegation Playbook for Your BusinessAs a small business operations consultant with years of experience, I can't stress enough how vital it is to have a solid succession plan in place.Succession planning is not just about retirement or selling your business; it's a versatile strategy that covers a wide range of scenarios. Whether you're planning for a temporary absence, like a well-deserved vacation, or contemplating long-term changes, such as retirement or possible incapacitation, having a well-defined succession plan is key.During our conversation, I'll guide you through the process of simplifying succession planning by focusing on delegation strategies. By...
2023-06-2909 min
Grown Woman Stuff with Julee Jonez#MarriedAF (And Faithful) Part 2: Sexology & the Saints with Certified Sexuality Coach, Kimberly StutsonHey sis! Welcome to this week’s episode of Grown Woman Stuff with Julee Jonez. Today’s chat is not for the pearl-clutchers. Again, we discuss marriage and sex, but with some added spice.
Let me lay the groundwork.
Growing up in the church when it came to sex, all I heard was wait until marriage. When I got grown and married, it was addressed as a task for wives to be sexually submissive spouse pleasers. The onus of a happy sex life was on the wife, with no pleasure responsibility put on the husband. Yes...
2023-06-2837 minProject C.Y.A.3. Which Risk Response Plan is Best For You? A Guide for BeginnersIn this episode, I'll guide you through the different types of response plans and highlight their varying effectiveness in addressing risks. We'll explore the nuances of prevention planning, contingency planning, and continuity planning, uncovering how each approach can contribute to mitigating uncertainties and maintaining business operations. I'll also shed light on the power of succession planning, an incredibly versatile tool that's value extends beyond what you might think. With succession planning, you can protect your business, secure its future, and navigate unexpected scenarios with confidence.PS: In Ep.2, we explored risk identification and evaluation, laying the g...
2023-06-1425 minProject C.Y.A.2. How to Proactively Assess Your Risk and OpportunityHave you ever felt like you were treading water in your business, barely able to catch a breath before the next wave hit you?In this episode, we're diving into the fundamentals of risk assessment and opportunity evaluation, and how to plan your response effectively.I address three everyday struggles faced by entrepreneurs: Lack of Visionary Perspective - You can gain clarity amidst the chaos by making time for strategic thinking and evaluating your business from a higher perspective. Get on board with "visionary airlines" and soar above the challenges. ✈️Wea...
2023-06-0520 minProject C.Y.A.1. Why Successful Entrepreneurs Manage RiskProactive risk management strategies can shift your mindset, empower your decision-making, and lead you to greater business success. The entry bar to start a business is lower than ever before, and many entrepreneurs don't have a formal business background.As businesses evolve and become more complex, risk management becomes increasingly important in areas such as team management, payroll, insurance, and new service lines. Ultimately, you need to make time to manage risk for greater peace of mind, operational efficiency, and business growth.Quotes:"How you treat some things in...
2023-05-2421 min
Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 69 - The Pivotal Presence and Spit TakesSeason 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...
2023-05-2256 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 68 (Special Edition) - Weebles and Uncle DumpsJulee 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 his...
2023-05-081h 17Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 67 - Playmobil and Marked 'Fragile'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...
2023-04-1742 minProject C.Y.A.TrailerWelcome to the Project C.Y.A. podcast, a show for service-based entrepreneurs to explore the intersection of risk and uncertainty in their business and personal life. _____________________________________________________________Hi Friend! I'm Julee Yokoyama and I help service-based entrepreneurs organize and protect their operations, and themselves, for more peace of mind, operational efficiency, and business growth. 15 years of experience has shown me many ways that "winging it" won't get you far in business or life. It's understanding how to assess risk, effectively plan, and have tough conversations BEFORE a crisis that we can experience m...
2023-04-1703 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 66 - Atreyu's Horse and Star Wars SpeedersWhat 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...
2023-04-101h 15Back Through The BasementBack Through the Basement Episode 65 - Plumbers and PointsWe’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...
2023-03-2754 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 64 - Scottish Dongles and Gizmo Caca (feat. Kirk R. Thatcher with Tom and Julee Antonellis)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 dista...
2023-03-131h 19Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 63 - AirTamers and Tygra's WhipAlongside 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...
2023-02-2748 min
2023-02-2503 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 62 Uncle-Porkin’ Duloks and He-Man’s Frickin’ ShieldSeason 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. W...
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Grown Woman Stuff with Julee JonezSummer Reset Series Part 3: Reset With a Pivot Featuring Kristen Harris, Hallmark's VP of Diversity & InclusionHey sis! Welcome to this week’s episode of Grown Woman Stuff with Julee Jonez. I’m excited for the third in our summer reset series. Today’s topic is one that can be challenging, exhilarating and downright frightening - all at once! But when it’s time to fully listen to your heart and fulfill your purpose, you have to make choices you’ve never made before. You may be stretched in your faith and capacity. You could be starting over from scratch or expanding into a larger role with much more to learn. No matter the situation, there’s on...
2022-06-2129 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 61 - Gratitude and Riff Raff Farm ™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 gratitu...
2022-06-0656 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 60 - Muffit the Daggit and Inspector GadgetWhat 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 (Jul...
2022-05-231h 03Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 59 - Instincts of a...Keeper and 'Rock Through The Basement' (feat. Marc Guss with Tom and Julee Antonellis)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 d...
2022-05-091h 09Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 58 - Master of the Mutants and Dr. HexapusTom 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-distan...
2022-04-2544 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 57 - Tinker Box and Kata BeltsTime 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 St...
2022-04-1156 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 56 - NCC-1701 and Trivial PursuitTom 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 eac...
2022-03-2851 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 55 - Roll Again and Rini&TidiOpoly ™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 Uni...
2022-03-1459 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 54 - "De Neh DAAH"s and Dangling ChadsTom 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 seei...
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Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 53 - "Be My Valentine" and Letters to SantaWelcome 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...
2022-02-141h 06Grown Woman Stuff with Julee JonezThe Holidaze Series: Trainer Fit Ree on Faith, Food & FitnessBefore I take a break to reset for 2022, I’m going to do a few episodes on this season of lights, comfort food, gatherings, gift giving and more.
It’s the Holidaze Series of Grown Woman Stuff with Julee Jonez!
With Thanksgiving next week, it is officially the season of good grub. From cornbread dressing, to mac-n-cheese, to scrumptious desserts, it’s easy to please your palate a little too much. Overindulgence is a temptation and easy to give in to. Whether it’s too many wasted calories from libations, rolls with real butter (that speaks t...
2021-11-1631 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 52 (Special Edition) - Theme Songs and Miss HanniganTom 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...
2021-11-081h 20Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 51 - T.R.O.O.P. People and Sleepovers (feat. Jeremy Gates with Tom and Julee Antonellis)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 noth...
2021-10-2536 min
Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 50 - Cadet 7 and The Mish Mosh Bin (feat. Jeremy Gates with Tom and Julee Antonellis)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 i...
2021-10-111h 07Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 49 - Cap Guns and The Bag of Sh*tBe careful to NEVER confuse a trash bag in the basement for actual trash!! You might just find very important things in there! As Tom and Julee continue to go through childhood toy treasures from the “Dishes and Platters Box" (aka "Box 6") -- which is SO not at all filled with dishes -- they finally tackle a bag within that box: "The Bag of Shit”. This bag proves to be far from its name -- wait until you learn what was in there!! Also, enjoy almost 13 minutes of Tom slowly unraveling in a hilarious way! Now in their for...
2021-09-271h 13Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 48 - Bake Sets and Mumm-Ra“Thunder, thunder, thunder…Thundercats! Ho!!” Tom and Julee unearth some wonderful childhood treasures -- Thundercats, Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears. They also talk about the bittersweet memories of growing up and out of play: “putting the toys down” for the last time. Though, as the episode goes on, you’ll notice that the spirit of play never quite left and lives on as they go through the Basement! 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 se...
2021-09-1350 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 47 (Special Edition) - Manifest and Mirrors (feat. Joan Baker with Tom and Julee Antonellis)As they go 'Back Through The Basement' this week, Tom and Julee Antonellis welcome as a Playdate, for a Special-Edition-length episode, inspiring guru, voiceover artist and coach -- VP of Society Of Voice Arts And Sciences -- Joan Baker! And wow does Joan deliver! She paints the picture of young Joan, looking into her childhood mirror and declaring "I've gotta be where the action is!" which we quickly learn is at the root of Joan's approach to a self-expressed life. She shares some of her own collections (who knew the deep history of shell boxes!!) then turns her attention to...
2021-08-301h 17Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 46 - Mystery Box and Baby GeeAn episode of mystery, mirth and memories! Tom and Julee find -- inside the box marked ‘GLASS’ -- a mystery box. And you can bet The Mystery Box provided laughs and stories galore! Play along with an Index Card Game and laugh and listen as: Julee chafes at Tom’s insistence that they trot out a very obscure character from their past, while some arcane "Rini and Tidi"™ lore is revealed, as great toys (many of which fall in a vehicle category) are unearthed and as the identity of their next episode’s Playdate is announced. Packed wall to wall with good...
2021-08-1647 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 45 - Dangly Legs and BatmobilesPow! Zammm! Biff!! And The Treasure-Hits keep on coming out of the box marked ‘GLASS’! Julee and Tom find some of their earliest toys ever recorded on Christmas morning and major nostalgia from some of the greats: Mattel, Remco, Mego, Kenner, Hasbro...AND...there’s one toy that STILL smells the same after all these years! Decades in fact! Which vintage toys had specific smells? 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...
2021-08-0257 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 44 - Batgirl and THUD!It’s amazing when one simple childhood toy is unearthed in the Basement and it proves capable of bringing back a life-changing childhood memory! Tom shares a milestone story prompted from treasures Julee pulls from a box marked “GLASS” -- there’s no glass in it at all -- it’s full of toys! This episode also features much discussion of the hit-or-miss nature of various movie series’ fourth installments, some really fun impressions, vintage toys and a collection completed! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socia...
2021-07-1958 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 43 - Coming of Age and Give Great Voice (feat. Tasia Valenza with Tom and Julee Antonellis)We promised you some special Playdates this season and Tasia Valenza is definitely someone special! Tom and Julee host the amazing and talented Tasia. Not only does she share stories of her time on Star Trek (both The Next Generation and Discovery), The Clone Wars (Tasia's a Jedi, you know) and voicing Poison Ivy, she also drops gems of great wisdom! Our Keepers are also treated to touching stories of her family, a glimpse into her treasured childhood toys and an epic story about the Tooth Fairy. Enjoy!Tooth Fairy Spolier Disclaimer: Tom and Julee alert our paren...
2021-07-051h 10Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 42 - Probe Droids and Sensitive CreasesSeason 4 is in full swing and today’s episode kicks off with a classic Kenner Micro Collection! Of course, you can bet Tom takes it to the ‘Truth Corner’ a few times and laughs certainly abound but he and Julee do make some headway. Tom also got some mail! It could be a gift from Julee or......merely deodorant. Let’s hope it’s not deodorant!! (Haha). 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...
2021-06-2153 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 41 (EXTRA-Special Edition) - Craig & The Guys and Glamour GalsSeason 4 is here!! Julee and Tom are very excited to get back to the going through of their cherished childhood dollhouse! Before they can go through all the vintage furniture and myriad figures -- like LJN’s Dungeons and Dragons and Kenner’s Glamour Gals -- Tom needs to confess an embarrassing story, a truly low point that he suffered with an “As-Seen-on-TV”-like product which sends them into hysterics! Yes, they do get back on track and it’s a hilarious ride!! Please enjoy and share! Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and...
2021-06-071h 42Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 40 (Special Edition) - Neville the Mouse and the DollhouseEpisode 40 is all wrapped up in "forty"ness. After “bangin’ a u-ey” into a new Basement area, Julee surprises Tom with a toy of Herculean childhood importance which the two just happened to receive FORTY years ago for Christmas: their cherished Dollhouse! (You know: the one behind Julee in the podcast logo illustration!) With some Game Book help, cutaways to vintage audio from Christmas morning 1981 and by probing each other’s memories, Tom and Julee can begin to reconstruct the intricate lore surrounding the Dollhouse and the family and myriad characters who lived and visited there. Julee tells Tom about an unwelc...
2021-04-121h 09Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 39 - PEZ and Fraggle RockAfter Tom and Julee run the list of sugar cereals that WEREN’T allowed to eat growing up and Julee reveals her hatred for milk, they actually DO get to work! When Julee shows Tom his old Star Wars tin school lunchbox, he quickly grabs one of the classic lunchboxes he’d taken out to LA…and there are Basement treasures in it!! The customary Back Through The Basement unearthing flips and, this time, Tom gets to surprise Julee! Next week's episode is the Season 3 Finale! We will launch Season 4 on June 7th -- mark those calendars! Now in th...
2021-04-051h 00Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement "N'Episode" 38 - All-Nighters and DuckToday’s recording comes right on the heels of dropping last week’s epic episode -- Tom has pulled an artistic All-Nighter doing the final edits! Julee is feeling the guilt of the well-rested, and punch-drunk Tom summons his best attempt at staying awake and finding his words -- so much so that he starts questioning all the concepts of a tried-and-true Back Through The Basement episode format. Never fear though: Tom soon finds his 8th wind (yes, waaaaaaaaay past his second one at this point) when they begin to discuss a random yet fascinating M’Update which sends them dow...
2021-03-2944 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 37 (Special Edition) - Steven Spielberg and The Beloved Sock MonkeyAfter a quick jonesing for some steak fries -- ARRRGGHH! Steak Fries!! -- and coming to grips with a lot of moving parts to the episode including Keeper (listener) feedback and stories...not to mention some "School Island gems", Julee and Tom Tom start plugging through the Basement to find fun and heartwarming treasures! Do you remember doing book reports and making dioramas?! They uncover a classic Judy Blume-inspired diorama Tom made and it’s so impressive! Do your old school projects spur you to do impressions of your favorite movies? Hmmm. Must be an Antonellis thing. There's also a treasured d...
2021-03-221h 28Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 36 - Poop and Abe VigodaTom and Julee laughed quite a bit when they sat down to write this episode description, because... well it’s definitely a quirky one to describe. Here goes! They.....consult The Game Book (their childhood imagination “log”), talk about poop, sing a bit of CATS, reveal the true, canonical names of their Sock Monkeys and -- oh yeah -- unearth a classic 80’s toy! Then they wrap up with a Star Trek surprise....you know what? Just press play ;) Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-di...
2021-03-1559 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 35 - Roger Rabbit and The Random DalmatianA secret spot in the basement is revealed!! Another “treasure trove” of childhood memories Tom and Julee didn’t know existed! “School Island!” And yes that means there’s more to go through than they thought!! How are these two nostalgic, pack-rat, super softies, kids-at-heart to manage it all?!!! And the Keeps just keep on coming!! A sweet General Store “dollhouse type” treasure is found along with a Fisher Price classic...here’s a hint...MOOOOOOO!! 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 State...
2021-03-0857 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 34 (Special Edition) - The Repurpose Porpoise and Tub ToysWe’re out of the Editing Bay and Tom and Julee are Back in the Basement! Julee is so excited to go through what she named the “Mish Mosh Bin”! Don’t hold your breath though because, true to form, she gets distracted by another box – this one labeled “tub toys”. Well with that, any hopes of the treasure trove that was the Mish Mosh Bin sink immediately to the bottom of the plan! Relax, draw a bath, “sit right back and hear some tales” as Tom and Julee wade through the nostalgia of the Tub Toys!! Now in their forties...
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姐在說，有沒有在聽 are you listening? you betterEp. 21【 長大後的過年，你喜歡嗎？】你喜歡過年嗎？長大後過年煩惱事好多，像是長輩最愛問，什麼時候結婚、生小孩、薪水多少、怎麼還沒買房子？紅包要包多少才夠？姐與你分享各種農曆年招式，無論出長輩什麼難題，都能迎刃而解。當然！一如往常的荒謬過年故事、Grace 怎麼靠煎魚奠定家中地位（？）、Julee 如何一句話讓長輩不再問何時結婚。開工第一天，一定要好好收聽 Ep.21，明年想過好年，現在就開始準備！（快點傳給還在農曆年創傷症候群的親朋好友姊妹，大家一起明年開開心心過好年）。 隔週三更新最新集數。 🎧 各大收聽平台，來去給五顆星評價： ▸ Firstory（五顆星謝謝）：https://lihi1.com/bjbM3 ▸ Apple Podcast（請給五顆星）：https://lihi1.cc/F3o5I ▸ Google Podcast（只接受五顆星）：https://lihi1.cc/w4Afj ▸ Pockets Casts（謝謝五顆星）：https://pca.st/mc2xdew8 ▸ Spotify：https://lihi1.cc/j69y0 ▸ KKBOX：https://lihi1.cc/d3rz0 ▸ SoundOn：https://lihi1.cc/SDYAZ 📬 合作請來信： areyoulistening.gj@gmail.com 👏 追蹤姐 IG： https://instagram.com/areyoulistening.gj #姐在說有沒有在聽#聊天型節目#初六開工 #新年快樂 #農曆年 #開工 areyoulistening #podcast #Happynewyear #CNY #ChineseNewYear Powered by Firstory Hosting
2021-02-1636 minGrown Woman Stuff with Julee JonezPeriods, Perimenopause & Other Hormonal Havoc with Dr. Nia Thompson-JenkinsChile, how come no one warned us in health class about the changes that would come besides our monthly visitor? And why didn't Judy Blume didn't do a follow up for "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret?" Check out the first episode of Grown Woman Stuff with Julee Jonez. We talk crazy periods, perimenopause, sexual health at every age and more with Dr. Nia Thompson-Jenkins.
2021-02-1613 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 33 - Lite Brite and FalkorToday’s episode was supposed to take place in the Yellow Room/Editing Bay but Julee surprises Tom by starting off in the Basement!! Why?!! Because when you come across a classic vintage toy you haven’t seen in decades, you just can’t sit on that! As a challenge, Julee whistles the commercial jingle before showing Tom – it’s for a point!! Do you think he can guess it? Turn on the magical colored lights and try stopping that song from getting stuck in your head. (Best of luck.) Don’t worry though, we got ya covered with an equally catchy...
2021-02-1550 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 32 ("Back Through" Edition) - Dropped Calls and Dr. BearsonStill in the edit bay (the Yellow Room), Tom and Julee continue going back through “Back Through The Basement” earlier footage (material from back near the beginning of our launch that has not yet found its way into the podcast). "WHEN LAST WE LEFT THEM..." they were listening to footage of finding the “Tin of Teeth”!!! Now we kick off with Julee and Tom speculating all the different responses Mom and Dad might give when asked why in the world these were kept!! They do TRY to stay on track reviewing the footage but get waylaid by a Berenstain Bears book...
2021-02-0850 min
Grown Woman Stuff with Julee JonezComing Soon: Grown Woman Stuff with Julee JonezGrown Woman Stuff with Julee Jonez is a candid conversation that centers on women’s issues in different seasons of life. The phrase “Age ain’t nothing but a number” may be true, but that doesn’t mean women don’t experience changes in their bodies, relationships, mental wellness and more with every passing year. After all, life at the age of 30, 35, 40 and beyond brings changes women did not experience at 21! Join radio personality Julee Jonez along with special guests for a heartfelt and lively dialogue about this journey.
2021-02-0302 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 31 ("Back Through" Edition) - Spoiler Alerts and TeethJulee is NOT in the Basement today! Ever been curious about what ends up on Tom and Julee's 'BTTB' cutting room floor? Well, today we’re inviting our Keepers into the editing bay to be privy to the editing process as we listen back through “Back Through The Basement” early footage (material we recorded near our podcast launch) that has not yet found its way into the podcast. Yes, we’ve gone a bit out of order -- but hey, not all of the unearthing in the basement can be something as exciting as vintage Kenner action figures – BUT we still have...
2021-02-011h 07Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 30 (Special Edition) - Silver Spoons and Schadenfreude (feat. Kari Wahlgren with Tom and Julee Antonellis)This episode is long Keepers -- though it’s ALL PURE JOY! We have such a special Playdate for you to feast your ears upon... (ummm, that’s not a saying). Tom and Julee host the amazing and talented Kari Wahlgren (voiceover artist in nearly everything you love) in the Basement with them today!! You’ll see that it only takes seconds before the three artists (and kids-at-heart) all start playing together! They run the gamut from 80s TV shows, to the unearthing of a previously-missed stuffed animal, to volleying character voices, to childhood cups and plates. Kari even sends Jul...
2021-01-251h 27Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 29 - Superheroes and GoBotsThe Matchbox and Hotwheels cases continue to reveal, among many treasures, some awesome superhero cars (and cars based on other “good ole” famous franchises) from Corgi Juniors! These finds, of course, lead to a lot of Superhero talk and an “Index Card” game for Tom and Julee to guess each other’s favorite superhero. Julee and Tom inevitably get a bit slap-happy (by the time they VROOOM to end of the car journey) when they unearth a bunch of “dink” plastic and wooden cars that SHOULD be easy “biffs” -- unfortunately the cars start to coalesce into a collection of some significanc...
2021-01-1845 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 28 - Secret Santa and Matchbox CarsTom and Julee start off getting excited about potential future Playdates, sharing memories of community pools and Water Country before they crack into a surprise gift!! Thank you, Secret Santa! Don’t worry they DO get to old toys when they go Back Through “Door Number 1”. Harkening back to the Game Show which concluded in an arc of episodes from Season 2, “Door Number 1” was comprised of boxes and one of them contained cases of Tom and Julee’s vintage Matchbox and Hotwheels cars! Wow did those cases yield wonderful treasures!! “Buckle up” and enjoy the “ride”! Now in their forties, Julee a...
2021-01-1147 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 27 - Parseltongue and Nice CakesThe Season 3 premiere is here!! Did you miss us Keepers?!! ‘Cuz we missed you! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are enjoying the start to a Happy New Year! We kick off 2021 and our own Season 3 by: Tom and Julee talking Seasons 3 of favorite TV shows, by recognizing we still have a TON of stuff to continue unearthing in the Basement and by noting Tom says “first of all” all the time! Also, thanks to a Keeper, a surprise purchase is revealed -- one which completes a childhood collection. We are happy to be “Back” with you so buckle u...
2021-01-0446 min
Freddie JuleePandora Pt. 1 (Prod T.Y)Pandora Pt. 1 (Freestyle)
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2020-12-3103 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 26 (Special Edition) - Dairy Joy and The Third PenguinIt’s Season Finale time!! We’re sad to end the arc of episodes that were our Hodgepodge Bin Game Show but all good things must come to an end. In this episode, Tom and Julee close out the bin with memories of childhood friends (playing in their houses and yards), Dad’s favorite things (including less-than-thrilling candies) and the greatest onion rings you’ll EVER eat. Though it’s a wrap for the Hodgepodge Bin AND a wrap for Season 2, never fear Keepers -- we’ll be back! Season 3 will launch January 4, 2021, to bring you more fun surprises, childhood toys...
2020-12-071h 03Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 25 - "Rubber Fred Flintstone" and Asthma Attacks“The random nature of the Hodgepodge Bin” continues and…wait for it...they found a box WITHIN the bin of… you guessed it...PINS!! Oh Brother. Yes: BROTHER!! Brother Tom, really!! Enough with the pins! The bin also unearths: a funny plumber fox/cat toy thing that Julee can’t help but voice, and a rubber toy she thinks is perhaps the most boring and uninteresting thing ever. Oh yeah: and a dead insect in a glass. You can imagine the laughter that comes out of this episode -- so much so that Tom needed an albuterol hit! More importantly, “Back Th...
2020-11-3054 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 24 - Baseball Cards and Bakthru[This blurb is best read in your best over-the-top Announcer Voice] “Welcome to 'Back Through The Basement' - The Hodgepodge Gameshow Edition!! Yes! The game show continues!” Tom and Julee stumble upon old baseball cards leading Julee to share a song she composed about a random Yankee fan -- sorry NY Keepers, we grew up on the Red Sox [wink]! Tom and Julee also come across a fun box with quirky pencil toppers and they reminisce about Cape Cod and an Ellis Island story about their great grandparents! Plus, Julee falls in love with a little dangly ornament who, through h...
2020-11-2353 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 23 - Finger Puppets and Playdates (feat. Tracee Chimo Pallero with Tom and Julee Antonellis)This episode captures lightning in a bottle! (Or, technically, lighting...in a bin). It was such a special and wonderful day of surprises!! Not only does the Hodgepodge Bin continue to be the most random assortment EVER of hilarious and touching childhood whatnots – “Back Through The Basement” is joined by a Surprise Guest who becomes the first official "Playdate" on the podcast!!! Tom and Julee had no idea at the top of the day the magic that awaited them!! Listen to our first official Playdate (Interview) with our guest, actor Tracee Chimo Pallero (“Orange is the New Black”, “Sully”)!! Now in thei...
2020-11-161h 03Back Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 22 - Neil Diamond and a Hand-Puppet InterviewTom and Julee are officially playing in their basement like a couple of kids and their imagination of a “Back Through The Basement” Game Show has become a reality! The Hodgepodge Bin keeps “catfishing”-up childhood treasures – books, toys, songs, Shrinky Dinks aplenty – and it continues to make Julee and Tom “larf” all over the place!! Listen as their play moves to a new level when they unearth a beloved puppet from the good-ole-days! The "door" to the Hodgepodge Bin was a great choice Tom!! PS - Don’t miss the credits: Tom and Julee go to the mat in defense of Ewoks.
2020-11-0944 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 21 - Dreams and CastillosThe Plastic Sorted Organizer Trays are behind Tom and Julee and what's now in front of them as they continue 'Back Through The Basement' is a fun new game conceived by Julee! To determine where they head next, Tom must pick a “door” -- very much like a game show! Door Number One: two small boxes. Door Number 2: four to six bins of like-items. And Door Number 3: a big bin of a hodgepodge of items! Which would you choose Keepers?!! Listen along to see which door Tom chooses – but not before he first subjects Julee to some college debauchery memories, Mom...
2020-11-0244 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 20 (Special Edition) - Stinky Slinkys and Shrinky DinksIt's late on the East Coast and it looks like a bomb went off in the basement -- Julee is refueling for the last leg of the marathon through the plastic slotted organizer trays with some hot coffee from her “Hug me I’m Almost Famous” mug (which Tom loves). So strap in, Keepers, for a Special Edition: Julee surprises Tom with a musical gift and some updates on last minute biffing notions AND the tiny Disney figures have a name -- yup! -- Tom did a deep Google dive to find the identity of these vintage guys! We hear the...
2020-10-261h 03
姐在說，有沒有在聽 are you listening? you betterEp.6【跟無戀愛體質說 bye bye，你不是緣分未到，是雷達沒開！】好想要談戀愛，但身邊都沒有對象！好想要另一半，但不知道怎麼做！你的心聲姐都聽到了，集結姐各種好友戀愛經驗與秘方，一刀未剪解析為什麼你找不到另一半的主要原因！同時提供打開開關前的五步驟，從中找到自己盲點，成功調整無戀愛體質，開始粉色泡泡戀愛新生活！ btw Grace 扮演超稱職小惡魔，讓 Julee 想要掐死他（因此也高速給了非常多建議）（哈哈哈哈哈～～），心中有各種糾結、矛盾又想要戀愛的你，不能錯過這一集啊～（真心不騙） 💎 每週三更新最新集數。 💎 每週三更新最新集數。 💎 每週三更新最新集數。 （很重要所以說三次） 🎧 各大收聽平台，來去給五顆星評價： ▸ Firstory（五顆星謝謝）：https://lihi1.com/bjbM3 ▸ Apple Podcast（請給五顆星）：https://lihi1.cc/F3o5I ▸ Google Podcast（只接受五顆星）：https://lihi1.cc/w4Afj ▸ Pockets Casts（謝謝五顆星）：https://pca.st/mc2xdew8 ▸ Spotify：https://lihi1.cc/j69y0 ▸ KKBOX：https://lihi1.cc/d3rz0 ▸ SoundOn：https://lihi1.cc/SDYAZ 📬 合作請來信： areyoulistening.gj@gmail.com 👏 追蹤姐 IG： https://instagram.com/areyoulistening.gj Powered by Firstory Hosting
2020-10-2048 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 19 - Plastic Trays and Pins for DaysWebster's defines "miscellaneous" as "consisting of diverse things or members". Well, Back Through The Basement firmly enters that realm as Tom and Julee hit the "plastic sorted organizer trays." Let’s just say: lots of buttons, pins and myriad little figures...leading to a ton of fun stories, impressions and memories of movies & TV shows, trips, training, friends and family! Also learn about a beloved, bittersweet lost toy that the Basement has LONG wanted back. Now in their forties, Julee and Tom are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in t...
2020-10-1943 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 18 - Barbie Corvette and Trapper Keeper MemoriesComing off an epic ‘Special Edition’ Episode and the tragic loss of a stuffed animal Tom and Julee stay strong, soldier on and dig deeper through the basement! And: we know, we know -- they left you hanging with the toy Romulan Bird of Prey that supposedly makes sounds. In this episode, to gain access to that battery pack, Tom is still searching for — as Star Trek’s Scotty would say — “the right tool for the right job”. But first they must detour through a "Neutral Zone" of Anime action figures, a classic Fisher Price game that still works (!), a MAJOR Barbie f...
2020-10-1229 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 17 (Special Edition) - Tool Boxes and The Poseidon AdventureBuckle up Keepers!! This is going to be a long one AND a super fun one!! Our first "Special Edition"! Tom and Julee continue their journey through Romulan Birds-of-Prey and the usual Basement shenanigans, Tom continues spittin’ truths and Julee matches him impression for impression! So much fun!! But we must be frank: we also have the sad duty of sharing somber and bad news from the stuffed animal trash bag. We always promise lots of fun and laughs but these 70s toys are still fragile and sh%# happens -- even with the best intentions! Oh yeah: definitely don't skip the c...
2020-10-0551 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 16 - Toy Guitars and DioramasTom and Julee stumble upon an unopened Star Trek TNG Trivia Game prompting Julee to try her hand at “techno babble”. Ummm, not her strength -- more Tom's domain. Hey, at least she’s no longer referring to ALL heavily-made-up aliens "Klingons"! Baby steps. Now, they may not have made a big dent going through the basement but they certainly help convince each other that they’re doing well! Ha! In this episode, they do unearth fun stuff: toy instruments, a school diorama and a classic Fisher Price toy! And we at Back Through The Basement want you to share your Haik...
2020-09-2829 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 15 - Toys 'R' Us and the HeffalumpHow well do you know your sibling? Do you know what they would stock up on for food for the Corona-pocalypse? Julee guesses what Tom has which leads to a discussion of favorite childhood snacks and memories. Oh don’t worry -- they DO get a little work done going through the basement while reminiscing on what it was like to save up to "send away" for a Boba Fett and the magic of going to Toys 'R' Us!Now in their forties, Julee and Tom are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a social...
2020-09-2132 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 14 - Mr. Hooper and Odo's BucketIn this episode, starting right at their – 3, 2, 1! – countdown, Tom and Julee launch headlong into covering significant basement ground. Julee comes in hot with a story about a robin. Tom uncovers some memories of a project he did in college -- inspired by Sesame Street -- spurring some spot-on impressions. They open Tom’s old catch-all drawer bursting with ancient notes from way back in school days as well as (likely) love letters and (definitely) a healthy dose of painful breakup letters. They reminisce about some old TV shows, visit some vintage Star Trek action figures and ponder about you: the list...
2020-09-1425 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 13 - Romulans and Red SoxLaugh and enjoy as Tom and Julee kick off Season 2 of "Back Through The Basement" with a joyful embarkation into a series of plastic-drawer-organizer-thingies that yield a whole host of treasures like relics from when Tom was a Romulan, Julee and Tom's ballroom dance roots -- not to mention the fun they have coming across some classic “cartridges”... think you can guess what these could be cartridges for?!? As they go along, they fall (VERY easily) down an incredibly obscure movie quotes and spot-on impressions rabbit hole. For example: Julee’s surprising impression of a 'Star Wars' 'Tauntaun' and Tom's 'Ch...
2020-09-0730 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 12 - Murder Hornets and M'UpdatesIt’s been quite a season!! Let’s see...Mom and Dad asked Tom and Julee to go Back Through The Basement during the pandemic to decide what to keep and what to biff (ok, they did a lot of keeping).They not only found things like Playskool building blocks, music boxes, "TTISFU", Muppet Babies, "Shittahhss the Unnamed", Wuzzles and Chubbles, they also found -- and shared -- joy, laughs, tears and memories with each other and with their cherished Keepers!In this episode, the Season 1 finale, take a hilarious look back at the journey thus...
2020-08-3136 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 11 - Chubbles and Hocus PocusOk so Tom and Julee did successfully identify the toy from last episode which looked part Jawa, a little Ewok and a bit snowman: officially it's the 80s throwback doll "Chubbles" -- and in this episode they test to see if he still works! Also the epic tale of ‘Fussy Suck’ the doll continues to unfold. Come laugh along as we finish off the Stuffed Animal Trash Bag Chronicles and meet those creepy toys at the bottom! It's always the bottom of the bag that presents the weirdest stuff. Probably because they were thrown in first! They're makin...
2020-08-2429 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 10 - Rainbow Brite and The Easter BunnyAs Tom and Julee approach the end of the stuffed animal bags (questionable dolls, a mangled duck, “rando” bunnies, etc.) they still must keep laser focus on whether to keep/sell/donate/biff. (They're not so focused though that they can't afford a moment to teach a new phrase for throwing away or a quick visit to Christmas morning vintage audio.) Also...they find a treasure that looks part Jawa, a little Ewok and a bit snowman! He’s definitely an 80s throwback...hope we have batteries! Come laugh along as they unearth some of those creepy toys at the bot...
2020-08-1722 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 09 - Zevia and Murky DismalAs Tom and Julee attempt to move forward through the basement, they run into some hurdles, hassles and emotions: they meticulously analyze the exact "clean the basement" orders issued by Mom, struggle with jealousy over the lucky kids who used to be cast in 80s toy commercials, Julee tries to further refine her work station, news of Dad's unfortunate case of shingles is reported, and Tom feels the need to cleanse himself of weird stress dream starring...a, well...a familiar friend. (And, yes, the dream was in "landscape" -- hee hee). Will they get ANY work done?
2020-08-1024 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 08 - Stuffed Ball and TwinkRainbow Brite! Just one of the 80's classic toys Tom and Julee unearth as they continue rummaging through the seemingly bottomless stuffed animal trash bags. Join them for wonderful throwbacks, painful decisions (biff, keep, sell or donate), and much laughter when they "split hares" over what potentially was either The Velveteen Rabbit (?) ... Pat the Bunny (?) ... some kind of bunny. We hear lots of Christmas morning with young Tom and Julee in this episode. Oh -- and Julee imitates Tom!! Enjoy!Now in their forties, Julee and Tom are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a so...
2020-08-0319 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 07 - Lone Ranger and Purple SnakeOk, so we find...well, there's a lot of...Wow, tough to write this description. The fact of the matter is, Episode 7 is a deep dive into a whole heck of a lot of stuff -- from who owned purple snake? to "Five 'Vonderful' Sesame Street Puppets! Ah-ha-ha!" to a random Gargamel impression to perhaps too much of a lingering on Lone Ranger to...you know what? Go ahead and listen. Oh! Muppet Babies! But, really go listen. We'll stop now.Now in their forties, Tom and Julee are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant...
2020-07-2720 minBack Through The BasementBack Through The Basement Episode 06 - Puppets and Uncontrollable LaughterBingo Bear -- it's a thing! Sock Monkeys! Assessing the rancidity of a moldy Cabbage Patch Kid. And a riff on Fozzie Bear. And that's JUST the first few minutes of Tom and Julee tackling a bag of stuffed animals and puppets as they go back through the basement. In this episode, despite a clear affinity for these treasures, they really begin to make some headway deciding on "keep", "sell", "biff" -- UNNNNTILLLLLLL -- they stumble upon a bizarre stuffed animal and laughter takes over. Get in a comfortable spot so you can enjoy this episode without suffering any Lego-b...
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