Beyond the Basement
Parmida Talebi and Sana Hamidzada
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A corner of the internet to sip your favourite hot beverage and retreat to an escape from life's stress :)
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Explaining ATLA's Lore Like it's a History Class
Given the rich cultural and historical influences of Avatar: The Last Airbender, it would be a shame to miss out on an episode detailing all of it in depth. Parmida, a devoted watcher of the series,…
Explaining Avatar Lore to a Non-Watcher
Our co-hosts spend the first part of their two part series on the Avatar film franchise. Sana, armed with plot summaries, describes the history and plot of the series to Parmida. There is definitely…
Trends We'll Regret in 20 Years
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through a TikTok, seeing a product you love, and immediately adding it to your wishlist? Consider this video your warning: Sana and Parmida join to consider…
What Happened to TSITP?
Co-hosts Parmida and Sana discuss their thoughts on The Summer I Turned Pretty series, from going from avid fans to reluctant watchers, and how they have developed a sort of apathy for the show and…
These Cancelled Shows Deserve Comebacks
Have you ever started a new TV series only to find out that it's been canceled? We know the familiar feeling of disappointment that arises when this happens, more often than it should! Join cohosts…
We Finally Listened to Short N' Sweet...and We Don't Agree
As long-time fans of Sabrina Carpenter since her Disney Channel days, cohosts Sana and Parmida give a listen to her most recent album: Short N' Sweet. Let's just say they had to agree to disagree for…
Taylor Swift: Mind Behind Marketing
Our co-hosts discuss Taylor Swift and her team's marketing, most particularly in a post-Era's Tour world, and their thoughts as long time fans of her music!
Taylor Swift: Mind Behind Marketing
As fans of her music for a long time, our co-hosts wanted to discuss their thoughts on Taylor and her team's marketing, especially in a post-Era's Tour world!
What Makes Coraline an Elite Movie?
Our co-hosts discuss some of their favourite things about the 2009 film Coraline, just in time for spooky season! Full of theories and hidden details you may have missed.Here are some links to works…
Breaking Down the "Wicked" Lore
In honour of the new "Wicked" movie coming out on November 22, Sana and Parmida decided to step out of their comfort zone and go into musical theatre! As a devoted fan of the production, Parmida…
Emily In Paris Season 4 Is A Hot Mess (and we are obsessed)
Parmida and Sana give their opinionated recap/discussion of Emily in Paris Season 4, as fans who (sometimes) really hate this show.
These Childhood Books are our Roman Empire
Although we tend to view nostalgia through a rose-coloured lens, they always hold a special place in our hearts. If you're someone who enjoyed reading anything you could get your hands on in the…
What To Watch If You've Seen Everything!
Feel like there aren't any new shows for you to discover? Co-hosts and co-lovers of shows Parmida and Sana give an extensive list of niche shows/movies from all genres for anyone looking for…
Explaining High School Musical to a First-Time Watcher
In a new addition to the pop culture TV series, Sana explains the entire plot of the High School Musical franchise to Parmida, someone who has never watched any of the movies. Join them as they try…
An Obnoxiously Specific Guide to Entering High School (Academic Version)
Parmida and Sana, as two upcoming seniors in high school, share their advice and experiences in high school towards newcomers in terms of fact-checking stereotypes, providing social and academic…
Did Cobra Kai Truly Fall Off? A Seasons 1-3 Summary
Sana and Parmida discuss/summarize seasons 1-3 of the popular show Cobra Kai. Were the older seasons "truly" better than the later ones? It's time to find out!
Yet Another Riverdale Season 1 Recap
In this episode, cohosts Sana and Parmida discuss the infamous show that most teenagers grew up watching in middle school: Riverdale. The first season is summarized and broken down in all its glory.
Descendants: Rise of Red was Set to Fail and Here's Why
Before Descendants: Rise of Red came out, the franchise's fans had believed that the series had come to an end. In today's episode, cohosts Sana and Parmida discuss why it should have stayed that…
The "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" Adaptation Was So Close to Hitting the Target
Co-hosts Sana and Parmida discuss the implications of adapting a book series and everything that could've improved in the "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" adaptation to make it more successful. This…
Once Upon a Recap (Season 1)
Our co-hosts discuss the good, the bad, and the crazy in their deep dive into season 1 of Once Upon a Time. Both avid fans of the show growing up, there's a lot of nostalgia, rants, and questioning…
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Beyond the Basement has published 28 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Personal Journals, Philosophy.
Beyond the Basement is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 49m.
