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Basket Traffic
Basket Traffic Productions
10 episodes
1 day ago
As the nights grow longer and shadows creep across the land, one name still sends a chill through the centuries—Dracula. But before he became the immortal count of gothic legend, there was a real man behind the myth: Vlad the Impaler, a 15th-century prince whose brutal rule inspired Bram Stoker’s timeless tale of blood and fear. Tonight, Shawn, Susie and Craig will sink their teeth into the history behind Halloween’s most iconic monster—exploring how folklore, fear, and fact intertwined to gi...
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As the nights grow longer and shadows creep across the land, one name still sends a chill through the centuries—Dracula. But before he became the immortal count of gothic legend, there was a real man behind the myth: Vlad the Impaler, a 15th-century prince whose brutal rule inspired Bram Stoker’s timeless tale of blood and fear. Tonight, Shawn, Susie and Craig will sink their teeth into the history behind Halloween’s most iconic monster—exploring how folklore, fear, and fact intertwined to gi...
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TV & Film
Society & Culture,
History
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Halloween: The Story Behind Dracula (Part 2)
As the nights grow longer and shadows creep across the land, one name still sends a chill through the centuries—Dracula. But before he became the immortal count of gothic legend, there was a real man behind the myth: Vlad the Impaler, a 15th-century prince whose brutal rule inspired Bram Stoker’s timeless tale of blood and fear. Tonight, Shawn, Susie and Craig will sink their teeth into the history behind Halloween’s most iconic monster—exploring how folklore, fear, and fact intertwined to gi...
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1 week ago
51 minutes

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Halloween: From Celtic Tradition to Disney Reinvention (Part 1)
Every October 31st, we carve pumpkins, wear costumes, and wander into the night—but where did it all begin? From ancient Celtic rituals honoring the dead to medieval superstitions and modern candy-filled traditions, Halloween has transformed over centuries into the celebration we know today. Join Craig as he explores how Samhain became All Hallows’ Eve, and how fear, faith, and fun blended into one hauntingly fascinating holiday. So light your jack-o’-lantern, grab some candy, and step with u...
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3 weeks ago
11 minutes

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1982: Movies and Music: E.T., Poltergeist, Tron, Thriller and so much more.
1982 wasn’t just another year at the movies—it was a turning point. Audiences were transported to fantastical worlds, terrified by creatures from the deep, and inspired by visions of the future. From the emotional magic of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to the neon-drenched dystopia of Blade Runner, from Tron’s groundbreaking digital landscapes to the terror of Poltergeist—this was the year Hollywood redefined what blockbusters could be. So grab your popcorn, rewind the VHS, and join Shawn, Susie...
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2 months ago
55 minutes

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Jaws: The 50th Anniversary of the Movie and the Harrowing Story of the USS Indianapolis
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat…” Shawn says to Craig incredulously. Welcome to Basket Traffic, where we dive deep (actually we stay in the shallows because we’re terrified of sharks) into a classic that changed cinema forever. Today, Susie, Shawn, and Craig are plunging into the waters of suspense and terror with Steven Spielberg’s 1975 masterpiece: Jaws. From its unforgettable score from John Williams to the shark that kept an entire generation out of the ocean, we’ll explore how this film...
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3 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

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A Cheeky Podcast Recap (of our experience so far)
Craig, Susie and Shawn take the time to reflect on their experience with podcasting. If you're doing a podcast or thinking about it then perhaps we can offer something of value (honestly, don’t expect much). We talk about many things: the least of which is how we avoid marketing this podcast; Craig's obsession with listenership; Susie's Stockholm syndrome, and Shawn figuring out live on this episode that Craig is secretly doing an employee review...sort of. Click here to send us feedback, or ...
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4 months ago
39 minutes

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Mickey 17: The Latest Weirdest Bong Joon-Ho Movie
Writer and director Bong Joon-Ho takes us on another one of his unique stories, and we have thoughts. Did the mind that created the highly-acclaimed movie, Parasite, hit it out of the park again with Mickey 17? Susie, Shawn and Craig have a conversation. Spoiler alerts!
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5 months ago
47 minutes

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Who Really Sparked the First World War: Ferdinand or Potiorek?
Shawn and Susie join me as we try to figure out who actually deserves the heavy weight champion title of starting World War One. It's not exactly a title that any one wants or deserves, but someone has to be responsible! If you're even a little interested in history then this episode is for you. Who doesn't love a story about love and assassination? Why does a lonely young man, who had difficulty with women, get inspired to murder for love of country? Press play to find out. -Gavrilo Princip,...
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5 months ago
44 minutes

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Mufasa: The Lion King (we really wanted to like it)
Proceed with caution. Before you listen, you must really like listening to people geek out on movies. We bring out the real experts today. Craig and Susie's daughters join them in examining the latest installment of Disney's Lion King franchise, Mufasa. While Craig can't stop fixating on stupid things in this movie, the rest appropriately deep-dive on the elements that matter. Does the movie live up to the 1994 original? If this stuff is your cup of tea, then press play to find out.
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6 months ago
50 minutes

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Adolescence: the latest smash hit from Netflix
Susie, Shawn and Craig delve into Netflix's latest TV series hit, Adolescence. Craig and Susie bring the perspective of educators and parents, while Shawn highlights the elements of production that went into making this ground-breaking series.
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6 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

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Günter Had a Bad Day...The Wall Fell
It’s not commonly known the specific events that caused the Berlin Wall to “fall” in November of 1989. A man named Günter made some interesting choices on the days leading up to that fateful day of the 9th, and no doubt made assumptions about his new position as press secretary of the Soviet-controlled East German republic. We’ve all been there at some point where our actions have had impacts, but were they ever this large? Listen to find out why he had a very bad day.
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6 months ago
48 minutes

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As the nights grow longer and shadows creep across the land, one name still sends a chill through the centuries—Dracula. But before he became the immortal count of gothic legend, there was a real man behind the myth: Vlad the Impaler, a 15th-century prince whose brutal rule inspired Bram Stoker’s timeless tale of blood and fear. Tonight, Shawn, Susie and Craig will sink their teeth into the history behind Halloween’s most iconic monster—exploring how folklore, fear, and fact intertwined to gi...