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Need a break from the intensity of life? Need a laugh? Join our podcast. Basket Traffic is where film, television, and history collide—with a sense of humor.
Hosted by Craig Chubb, Shawn Clements, and Susie Chubb, the show dives into movies, pop culture, and the stories behind them, connecting past and present in a way that’s insightful, conversational, and never too serious. Whether it’s breaking down the Oscars, unpacking historical context, or just calling out the absurdities of it all, Basket Traffic is your go-to for smart takes and entertaining tangents.
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Animal Farm: Four Legs Good, This Movie Bad!
“Send us mail”We thought we were signing up for a smart new take on Animal Farm. What we actually got was a long trek to a nearly empty theater, a pile of commercials, and a movie that made us want…
Apollo 13 and Artemis II: Space Toilets, AI Actors, And Moon Fever
“Send us mail”A crewed return to deep space suddenly feels real again and it hits at the exact moment we’re starved for something hopeful. We start with Artemis II and that surge of shared excitement…
Project Hail Mary: Hollywood We Have Lift Off 🚀
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Join Craig, Shawn, and Susie as they journey through the cinematic universe, from the vibrating D-Box seats of…
The Untouchables: What Was Found in Al Capone’s “Vault”?
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Today we’re cracking open one of the most mythologized chapters in American history: the era of Prohibition, when the…
The Lusitania Disaster: A Story of Incompetence and Cover Up?
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. On the morning of May 7, 1915, the RMS Lusitania sliced through the cold waters off the coast of Ireland, just hours…
2025: A Year-End Pop Culture Riff
“Send us mail”A Christmas intro turns pitch black fast, and then somehow we end up planning a trip to a $1 billion Dracula theme park in Romania. That’s the vibe: a year-end hang with side quests,…
2025: Indie Film and Current Events of the Year
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. While studios in 2025 chased scale, algorithms, and intellectual property, something quieter—and more meaningful—was…
Sergeant York And The Trend Of Killing Off Heroes
“Send us mail”A Medal of Honor story from World War I somehow turns into a blunt question about modern entertainment: why do so many movies feel allergic to real heroes? We start with Alvin York, a…
Sergeant Alvin York: The Trend Of Killing Off Our Heroes?
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Heroes used to earn their victories. They faced fear, made sacrifices, and returned changed. But somewhere along the…
Alien Earth: Why Is Disney Messing With The Franchise?
“Send us mail”Alien Earth is the kind of show that makes two longtime fans watch the same scenes and walk away with completely different verdicts. One of us loves how the series lingers and how it…
Alien Earth: Is Disney Destroying Our Beloved Franchise?
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. However, this episode got serious!Today we dive into the new sci-fi series Alien Earth, a bold reimagining of…
The Brutal Story of Vlad Dracula The Impaler!
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Show Summary:Halloween gets weird fast when you start with a tiny Snickers and end with Vlad the Impaler. We’re back…
Halloween: The Real Dracula Story (Part 2)
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. As the nights grow longer and shadows creep across the land, one name still sends a chill through the…
Halloween: Why America Was Forced to Reinvent It!
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Quick Summary:Discover how Halloween transformed from an ancient Celtic festival and a prank-filled American night…
Halloween: Why America Was Forced to Reinvent It!
“Send us mail”Halloween didn’t start as a cute neighborhood candy run, and it definitely wasn’t always safe. We pull back the mask on the real history of Halloween, from ancient Celtic bonfires and…
1982: The Year Movies and Music Changed Forever (E.T., Thriller & More)
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. 1982 wasn’t just another year at the movies—it was a turning point. Audiences were transported to fantastical worlds,…
1982: The Year Movies and Music Changed Forever (E.T., Thriller & More)
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Show Summary:1982 hits like a tidal wave when you really look at it. One year gives us E.T. and Poltergeist a week…
The True USS Indianapolis Nightmare Behind The Movie Jaws
“Send us mail”Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Show Summary:Fifty years later, Jaws still has the power to make a calm ocean feel like a trap. We start in 1975,…
Jaws and The USS Indianapolis: The Brutal Story of Sharks Feasting!
“Send us mail”“You’re gonna need a bigger boat…” Shawn says to Craig incredulously.Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Today we dive deep (actually we stay in the…
What We Got Wrong: Revisiting Our Podcast Takes
“Send us mail”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…
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