19 episodes

Background Sentries is a comedy podcast disguised as an educational program. On Background Sentries, the hosts invite the listeners into historical, cultural, and sociological deep cuts, with the hope that everyone walks away more informed. Of course, there is always room in this podcast for casual conversation, like contemplating what a room might look like behind a randomly generated door, staying up to date on the latest conspiracies, and more.

Background Sentries Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez

    • Comedy
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

Background Sentries is a comedy podcast disguised as an educational program. On Background Sentries, the hosts invite the listeners into historical, cultural, and sociological deep cuts, with the hope that everyone walks away more informed. Of course, there is always room in this podcast for casual conversation, like contemplating what a room might look like behind a randomly generated door, staying up to date on the latest conspiracies, and more.

    Scream Meditation

    Scream Meditation

    In this episode of Background Sentries, Noah and Ethan discuss the developing "slippy sound" coming from Toronto, Canada.

    Theme music by Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez.

    • 24 min
    The Great Crack

    The Great Crack

    In this episode of Background Sentries, Noah and Ethan discuss some of the new features dropped in the upcoming Time to Go 3: Lock and Load's preview, and contemplate a world post crackening.

    Theme music by Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez.

    • 40 min
    A Hand of Fingernails

    A Hand of Fingernails

    In this episode of Background Sentries, Noah and Ethan lament the ethical downfall of Kirkland's garden utilities manufacturing practices and share a few laughs with the U.N.

    Theme music by Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez.

    • 47 min
    Schik Dique Cryptic

    Schik Dique Cryptic

    In this episode of Background Sentries, Noah and Ethan are joined by Schik Dique filmmaker Jean Lepitte to discuss the latest film innovation from Oslo, Norway, and unpack the development of the graphite pencil in Norfolk, VA.

    Theme music by Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez.

    • 43 min
    A Stevie Slippy Production

    A Stevie Slippy Production

    In this episode of Background Sentries, Noah and Ethan go off script, introducing their brand new segment - pitch ditch.

    Theme music by Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez.

    • 41 min
    Let's Pray for Brendan Fraser

    Let's Pray for Brendan Fraser

    In this episode of Background Sentries, Noah and Ethan question the origins of the "Great Stink" and unpack an ancient precursor to the Roman Colosseum.

    Theme music by Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

HannahLynn714 ,

A breath of fresh air

This podcast is such a fun way to help bring the fun back into the world!

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