Checking in with Wes

Wesley Tilford

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Checking in with Wes is a bi-weekly installment of the basement diaries where he picks a topic and runs with it, whether that means extensive research or talking to people who know way more about it than he does. Episodes come out every other Friday.

09/08/2019

Episode 10 - Caffeine - FT. Dario Carrion

Dario Carrion returns to Checking in with Wes to talk with Wes about their habits with caffeine and advice on how to reduce in-take.

36 min
26/07/2019

Episode 9 - You're the Worst

Welcome to another edition of Checking in with Wes! Wes talks about one of his all-time favorite shows, "You're the Worst." It's a romantic comedy that follows two cynics in Jimmy Shive-Overly and Gretchen Cutler who fall in love even though neither of them believe in it. Wes also checks and talks about his relationship with auditioning and fails at a comparison between caffeine and hard drugs. He also gives an update on The Basement Diaries at the end, so stay tuned! Make sure to subscribe and leave those 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts.

33 min
12/07/2019

Episode 8 - Just Checking In

Today Wes is just checking in! The original topic was going to be The Shining, but technical difficulties and the lack of a back-up plan prompted today's episode! He talks about his vacation to Minnesota, getting stung by a wasp for the first time, and the journey of coming to terms with some things just not working out. Make sure to subscribe and leave reviews on Apple Podcasts. Next episode will be out on July 26th. Check out this and previous episodes at thebasementdiariespod.com

24 min
28/06/2019

Episode 7 - The Golden State Killer

In this episode, Wes talks about The Golden State Killer and catches you up on his life. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Next episode will be out on July 12th. thebasementdiariespod.com

31 min
14/06/2019

Episode 6 - The Writing Process FT. McKegg Collins

McKegg joins Wes this week in talking about The Writing Process! Make sure to subscribe and leave those 5-star reviews.

57 min
31/05/2019

Episode 5 - The 2020 Democratic Primary Candidates FT. Kenton Tilford

Wesley has his brother, Kenton Tilford, on to discuss the candidates in the Democratic Primary field for the 2020 election. Kenton mentions an article about swing voters that can be found here: https://chrishayes.org/articles/decision-makers/?fbclid=IwAR09v_ywfEZHnTHpX4dMo7whiL-5ZCT3tKQoWUWFyVO9H9SoUtWstD72_0Q (https://chrishayes.org/articles/decision-makers/?fbclid=IwAR09v_ywfEZHnTHpX4dMo7whiL-5ZCT3tKQoWUWFyVO9H9SoUtWstD72_0Q) - As always, make sure to subscribe and leave those 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts. To listen to past episodes go over to https://thebasementdiariespod.com/checking-in-with-wes (https://thebasementdiariespod.com/checking-in-with-wes) - The next episode of Checking in with Wes will be on June 14th!

55 min
17/05/2019

Episode 4 - Moral Orel

Wes showed up, even though he's sick, to talk about Moral Orel! It's a clay animated television series that aired on Adult Swim from 2005-2008. It had a complicated run, but has cemented itself as a catalyst for shows like Bojack Horseman and Rick & Morty. Wes also actually follows through with the premise of the podcast and checks in this episode. About time! Check out the full episode at https://thebasementdiariespod.com/checking-in-with-wes (https://thebasementdiariespod.com/checking-in-with-wes) - Make sure to subscribe and leave those 5-Star reviews! See you for The Basement Diaries this Tuesday!

24 min
03/05/2019

Episode 3 - Pre-Code Hollywood

Pre-code Hollywood was the brief time in the American Film Industry when the motion picture production code was not being enforced. Wes explores how the films of this time period have influenced modern TV and film. A few of the films Wes discusses in this episode are "The Public Enemy" (1931), "Safe in Hell" (1931), and "It Happened One Night" (1934). He also talks about the career of Warren William, who was an actor known as "The King of Pre-Code".If you have any questions or have a topic you would like to be covered on a future episode, please email us at thebasementdiariespodcast@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you! Stay tuned for The Basement Diaries on Tuesday, May 7th. and the next Checking in with Wes on May 17th. You can catch up on past episodes at thebasementdiariespod.com. Thanks for listening!

23 min
19/04/2019

Episode 2 - Feline Behavior FT. Clare Winter

Wes is back, and this week he's talking about Feline Behavior with Clare Winter. The two have a cat together, so they know a thing or two! They talk about introducing a cat into a new environment and the difference in behavior between domestic and feral cats. Wes also updates us on the patreon page he's working on. Make sure to subscribe for more updates!

35 min
05/04/2019

Episode 1 - Scandinavian Folklore Ft. Dario Carrion

Darío joins Wes in talking about Scandinavian folklore and its influences on modern horror films in the very first episode of Checking in with Wes. Make sure to leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher and stay tuned for the next episode on April 19th, and listen to The Basement Diaries this coming Tuesday!

34 min
08/03/2019

Introducing Checking in with Wes

Checking in with Wes is a spin-off podcast from The Basement Diaries. Wes will pick a topic of interest, research it, and talk to people who know more about the subject than he does. He'll also catch you up on what's going on in his day to day life. New episodes every other Friday starting on April 5th, 2019.

11 Episodes

Creator

Wesley Tilford
Years Active

2K
Episodes

11
Rating

Explicit
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Checking in with Wes

Checking in with Wes

Episodes

Episode 10 - Caffeine - FT. Dario Carrion

Episode 9 - You're the Worst

Episode 8 - Just Checking In

Episode 7 - The Golden State Killer

Episode 6 - The Writing Process FT. McKegg Collins

Episode 5 - The 2020 Democratic Primary Candidates FT. Kenton Tilford

Episode 4 - Moral Orel

Episode 3 - Pre-Code Hollywood

Episode 2 - Feline Behavior FT. Clare Winter

Episode 1 - Scandinavian Folklore Ft. Dario Carrion

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