With out annual cookout just around the corner, Murk, Ed, Teddy, and Prime are throwing out the rulebook and tearing down the ultimate 16-seed Chaotic Cookout Bracket. We randomized the whole board, forcing impossible backyard matchups that nearly broke the studio apart. Can a perfectly smoked Beef Brisket survive the premium trash talk of the Spades Table? Does the Line Dance carry more weight than a pristine plate of Mac & Cheese? And who gets blamed when the potato salad hits the table with the wrong ingredients? Grab a plate, grab an ice-cold drink from the cooler, and tap in with the crew for our biggest holiday debate episode yet.

Tonight, we are tracking the invisible boundary line separating supreme confidence, loud cockiness, and absolute delusion. We kick things off in the WNBA breaking down the cultural internet storm surrounding Alyssa Thomas’s suspension for a flagrant throat hit on Caitlin Clark. Then, we pivot to the NBA's ultimate young ego lab after Minnesota flipped the script to pair Anthony Edwards with LaMelo Ball. Finally, we look at the legendary T.I. dropping his final album Kill the King today and his viral Verzuz comments. Stay tuned until the very end for a final question that completely details the studio.

Description: Grab your plate and pull up a chair! With Juneteenth here and Father’s Day right around the corner, we are throwing the ultimate pre-weekend kickback. Tonight, we’re putting the greatest Black TV father figures of all time to the test. From Uncle Phil’s legendary enforcer energy to Julius Rock’s financial panic, we’re running our co-hosts through a progressive 3-round trivia gauntlet and some high-stakes point wagering. Who is the undisputed King of the Cookout? Tune in, get in the chat, and test your knowledge!

It’s a special celebration in the studio today because we are celebrating Murk’s birthday! To keep things light, fun, and competitive, we are putting the entire panel to the test with the ultimate game of "How Well Do You Know the Birthday Boy?" We’ve got 20 questions lined up across four rounds that get progressively tougher to see who is a true friend and who has just been faking it for the stream. Dry-erase boards are locked, the answers are signed, and the banter is about to be unmatched. [Plus, we’re tapping into today’s trending sports and culture topics as the board heats up!] Tune in, hang out in chat, and drop your own birthday wishes for Murk in the comments!Visit our team website for merchandise:www.primeshouse.com/shopBasement Talk's Social'sInstagram: Basementtalkpod https://www.instagram.com/basementtalkpod?igsh=MWRneTd6ZTZnOHBwaw==Facebook: Basement Talk Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/basementtalkpod/?ref=shareX/twitter: The Basement Talk Podcast https://x.com/BasementTalkPod?t=MM-B0Dr8bBwo9usSTfSQMg&s=09YouTube: The Basement Talk Pod https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq8P1Nm4qAILDP2WWSHeMfh4_JCP3EQIN&si=VHrSR2nbzYyXEGyJHost: Prime, Teddy, Ed, and MurkMusic by Greg-o DaBeatMakerFind episodes of The Basement Talk on all of your favorite listening platforms including Spotify, Apple music, and YouTube music

40 Years of Heat and a Cold Comeback.In today’s episode, we’re bridging the gap between the architects and the icons. We kick things off by celebrating the 40th anniversary of Run-DMC’s Raising Hell—the album that gave Hip-Hop its global passport. We debate if the genre would even exist in its current form without that 1986 blueprint.Then, we shift to the present day: Drake is back with Iceman. Is this the redemption arc the 6-God needs to move past the Kendrick feud, or are we just witnessing the high-budget survival of a legacy act?Visit our team website for merchandise:www.primeshouse.com/shopBasement Talk's Social'sInstagram: Basementtalkpod https://www.instagram.com/basementtalkpod?igsh=MWRneTd6ZTZnOHBwaw==Facebook: Basement Talk Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/basementtalkpod/?ref=shareX/twitter: The Basement Talk Podcast https://x.com/BasementTalkPod?t=MM-B0Dr8bBwo9usSTfSQMg&s=09YouTube: The Basement Talk Pod https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq8P1Nm4qAILDP2WWSHeMfh4_JCP3EQIN&si=VHrSR2nbzYyXEGyJHost: Prime, Teddy, Ed, and MurkMusic by Greg-o DaBeatMakerFind episodes of The Basement Talk on all of your favorite listening platforms including Spotify, Apple music, and YouTube music

In this episode of The Basement Talk, we introduce a brand new segment: Basement Court. One by one, we put each other on trial with wild, real-life scenarios—from cookout crimes to relationship drama—and argue both sides like our reputation is on the line.With a rotating judge, heated debates, and instant sentencing (yeah… it gets ugly), things go from funny to personal REAL quick.Visit our team website for merchandise:www.primeshouse.com/shopBasement Talk's Social'sInstagram: Basementtalkpod https://www.instagram.com/basementtalkpod?igsh=MWRneTd6ZTZnOHBwaw==Facebook: Basement Talk Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/basementtalkpod/?ref=shareX/twitter: The Basement Talk Podcast https://x.com/BasementTalkPod?t=MM-B0Dr8bBwo9usSTfSQMg&s=09YouTube: The Basement Talk Pod https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq8P1Nm4qAILDP2WWSHeMfh4_JCP3EQIN&si=VHrSR2nbzYyXEGyJHost: Prime, Teddy, Ed, and MurkMusic by Greg-o DaBeatMakerFind episodes of The Basement Talk on all of your favorite listening platforms including Spotify, Apple music, and YouTube music

After a little time off, the crew is finally back in the basement and catching up on everything we’ve missed. From life updates to random stories, nothing’s off limits tonight.We’re also diving straight into the madness of the 2026 NFL Draft — breaking down Round 1, calling out the biggest steals, reaches, and “what were they thinking?” moments. Plus, we’re reacting LIVE as Day 2 unfolds, so expect real-time takes, hot reactions, and probably a few arguments.New energy, same chaos. Let’s get to it.

This week in The Basement, we’re breaking down the greatest breakup songs of all time — the ones that helped you heal, spiral, block somebody, or hit the gym at 1 a.m. From R&B pain anthems to rap breakup classics and pop records that still sting, we’re arguing favorites, defending toxic picks, and building the ultimate heartbreak playlist. Whether you’re single, in love, or “it’s complicated,” this episode might save you from texting your ex. Or make it worse. No promises.Visit our team website for merchandise:www.primeshouse.com/shopBasement Talk's Social'sInstagram: Basementtalkpod https://www.instagram.com/basementtalkpod?igsh=MWRneTd6ZTZnOHBwaw==Facebook: Basement Talk Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/basementtalkpod/?ref=Visit our team website for merchandise:www.primeshouse.com/shopBasement Talk's Social'sInstagram: Basementtalkpod https://www.instagram.com/basementtalkpod?igsh=MWRneTd6ZTZnOHBwaw==Facebook: Basement Talk Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/basementtalkpod/?ref=shareX/twitter: The Basement Talk Podcast https://x.com/BasementTalkPod?t=MM-B0Dr8bBwo9usSTfSQMg&s=09YouTube: The Basement Talk Pod https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq8P1Nm4qAILDP2WWSHeMfh4_JCP3EQIN&si=VHrSR2nbzYyXEGyJHost: Prime, Teddy, Ed, and MurkMusic by Greg-o DaBeatMaker