The Bas Beat: Recent Episodes
Stephen Bascio
Are you a diehard sports fan? Join sports enthusiast and Public Address Announcer Stephen Bascio (nicknamed Bas) as he gives you your dose of what's current in the world of sports and sports entertainment. Occasionally, Bas will drop special mini bonus episodes focusing on a huge sports event that is coming up. Special guests will be featured on some episodes (athletes, announcers, etc.) If one of your main interests is sports, then this show is for you!
In this bite-sized "Bas Take" episode, we dive into the age-old debate: Does being the best team in the regular season really matter if you can't deliver in the playoffs? Join us as we explore the phenomenon of teams dominating the regular season only to falter when it matters most. Is regular season success overrated, or is there value in consistently performing at a high level? Tune in for a quick dose of sports analysis and hot takes on this intriguing topic!
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In this episode of "The Bas Beat," we're thrilled to present our first exclusive interview with none other than Alan Roach, the iconic voice behind major events such as the Super Bowl. Join us as we delve into Alan's illustrious career, from his memorable moments announcing at the Super Bowl to his experiences across various sports arenas. Get ready to discover the man behind the legendary calls and gain insights into the world of sports announcing like never before. Don't miss this exclusive deep dive into the voice that has echoed through recent Super Bowl history!
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It's another bite sized episode of the Bas Beat. Are you ready for it?? You better be, because we talk about the real impact of Taylor Swift on the NFL. With Taylor dating Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, we discuss how she's bringing the Swifties (her loyal fanbase) into the world of football. Tune in for a quick take on the undeniable influence of Taylor Swift, and why the haters might need to really rethink their stance. This is a game changing W for the NFL and it's not gettin' out of style. This episode is for the Swifties and the sports fans! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebasbeat/message
In this first bite-sized episode of a new era on "The Bas Beat," we dive into the aftermath of Super Bowl LVIII with some quick "Bas Takes!" Join us as we discuss the Kansas City Chiefs' claim to a new NFL dynasty with three titles in five years, sparking debates about Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady's GOAT status. Plus, we talk about the pivotal play that ultimately determined the outcome of the big game. Don't miss this rapid-fire analysis of Super Bowl LVIII and the birth of a new dynasty in the NFL.
NOTE: This episode was recorded the day after the Super Bowl.
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After a year and a half hiatus, "The Bas Beat" is back! Get ready for the exclusive interviews with sports figures that you know. Plus, introducing our "MVP of the Month" and our frequent bite-sized "Bas Takes" episodes. From diehard to casual sports fan, the show has something for you. Don't miss the revival of your favorite sports podcast!
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It is Wrestlemania season once again, and The Bas Beat has the Showcase of the Immortals covered for a second straight year. Before that, I give some quick takes on this past Super Bowl, and the GOAT making his very predictable return to the field! Then we go full Wrestlemania mode. Just like last year, I talk about the first Wrestlemania back in 1985. Then the first two time guest in the shows history, Mike "Sarge" Riley of 98.5 the Sports Hub in Boston comes on to talk WWE's COO Triple H retiring from in ring action, WWE's Hall of Fame Class of 2022, and the biggest matches (and segments) from The Most Stupendous Two-Night Wrestlemania in History!
Wrestlemania 38 comes your way TONIGHT and Tomorrow only on Peacock from AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX To go straight to Wrestlemania, go to 9:30 NOTE: The conversation with Sarge was recorded on the day of the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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After a five month hiatus, The Bas Beat is BACK ON THE AIR. We open up the show by recapping three big happenings in sports that happened while we were off, then we bring on our first guest of the new season.
The Voice of the New England Patriots on 98.5 the Sports Hub in Boston, Bob Socci joins the show to talk about his humble beginnings, his tenures with Minor League Baseball, Navy Football and the Pats, then we preview the Big Game in 2 days! Who will win the Lombardi? Listen to find out!
To go straight to the Super Bowl LVI Preview go to 26:10
What a time to get the podcast back up and running, on the cusp of the biggest weekend in sports!
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This episode was recorded from a movie theater in Massachusetts just moments after SummerSlam 2021 went off the air. I review the matches with some avid members of the WWE Universe who went and saw the Biggest Party of the Summer on the big screen! We saw some HUGE names come back to WWE after a year plus absence! Who are they? Find out during this review of the Biggest Party of the Summer, SummerSlam!
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Tonight is the Night! The official preview for the Biggest Party of the Summer, SummerSlam is here! I preview the matches from tonights jam packed card, and we make predictions for who is coming out the victors! Stay tuned in a few days to hear a special review episode to close out SummerSlam Week from a special location!
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SummerSlam Week continues here on The Bas Beat as I run down, in my opinion the Top Ten SummerSlam Matches of all time. The list includes shocking endings, incredible moments and one that was full of wreckage. What is the best Summerslam Match of all time? Find out on this special bonus episode! Later in the week, The Bas Beat may have a couple surprises in store, STAY TUNED!!
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The time has come for The Bas Beat to kickoff its special SummerSlam Week, focusing on WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment's) biggest pay per view event of 2021 which will be held this Saturday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, SummerSlam!! We kick it off with a look back at the very first SummerSlam and incredible and interesting facts about SummerSlam. On tomorrows episode (give or take), I run down my Top 10 SummerSlam Matches. Buckle up, because its going to be a jam packed, sports entertainment filled week here on The Bas Beat.
Also, Special Thanks to St. Louis Blues PA Announcer Tom Calhoun for voicing our intro!
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The Bas Beat is dropping one more episode about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games on the day of the closing ceremony. In this episode, I talk about some of the best and brightest moments from these Tokyo Olympics, including a 14 year old diving phenom from China. In addition, I look ahead to the next Summer Olympic games taking place in three years in 2024! Where will it be?
There are more big events going on in sports not covered on podcasts, so go follow @thebasbeat on Twitter for all current sports topics not covered on this platform!
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The show has been renamed and the first show with the new name is a good one! Double the excitement, as two big topics are covered on this episode. First, the newest team in the NHL the Seattle Kraken had their Expansion Draft and I go into full detail on not only the Kraken, but the rich history of hockey in the Emerald City! Also, it may be a year late, but the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is happening! I talk about the events so far at the Games and the history and pageantry behind the opening ceremony that commences the Olympics! (This episode was recorded on Day 3, so some info may be already out of date!)
This episode is dedicated to my friend Gianna Ortega who is from Seattle and is so excited for Kraken Hockey. She celebrated a birthday the same day as the Kraken Expansion Draft! Happy Belated Bday G!
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A first on Bas Beats, I review a WWE PPV a couple of minutes after it wrapped up! The first WWE pay per view since March 2020 to feature the WWE Universe at 100% capacity did not disappoint! I review the card and comment on a LONG AWAITED RETURN that happened! Listen to find out who that is! This sets the tone for our Summerslam Week on Bas Beats coming up August 16-21!!
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Its the first pay per view held in front of a 100% WWE Universe since March of 2020 and I couldn't be more pumped! The Bank of WWE live shows is OPEN for business with the Money in the Bank PPV. I start this preview by looking at the match that inspired this PPV and run down my top ten "cash ins", then I preview the top matches for this pay per view going down tomorrow! The WWE is back home and this deserves a jam packed full preview right here on Bas Beats!
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On this special episode, I give proper recognition to everything that World Wrestling Entertainment has done over the course of the COVID pandemic, especially the WWE Thunderdome and last years Wrestlemania and the cinematic matches that were produced. WWE is now going back on the road, in front of the WWE Universe, BACK WHERE THEY BELONG!! So before the first show back in front of a full WWE Universe, I want to say a huge thank you to WWE for everything that they did during the pandemic era!
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In this short episode, we take a closer look at the final of the 16th European Championship in football (soccer) between two real competitive nations, England and Italy. Bas looks at both teams paths to the final, and what is so intriguing about this match. This episode only has one GOAL, to inform you about this HUGE European title bout as the clock ticks down to the main event!
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Bas previews the 2021 NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns, a truly historic matchup. Bas gets you up to speed on the stats, storylines and everything you need to know before tonights Game 1 in Phoenix. Bas gives his prediction for who is going to become NBA Champions, and closes out the show with a tribute to retired legendary sportscaster Marv Albert, and tries to do his best impression of his favorite Marv call!
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This special bonus episode celebrates AMERICA on the 245th anniversary of the US of A gaining its Independence! Of course, the 4th of July could not be complete without some baseball talk! Take a moment while you are watching fireworks, or cooking burgers and hot dogs on the grill to celebrate that we are free as Americans! Celebrate the 4th with Bas right here on Bas Beats!
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The first hockey episode of Bas Beats has FINALLY come! Bas previews the 2021 Stanley Cup Final featuring the Montreal Canadiens and the defending champion, Tampa Bay Lightning. Bas looks at both Stanley Cup finalists and their electrifying postseason runs, including one that was totally unexpected. Will Montreal take home its 25th Stanley Cup, or can Tampa repeat as champions? Bas gives you his answer as to who becomes the last one standing! Listen to find out!
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Bas is back with a preview of a WWE Pay per view, normally held in October, Hell in a Cell. Bas kicks off the show by properly recognizing all of the Dads listening to the show on Fathers Day. Then Bas unleashes "hellish" amounts of content about this pay per view, talking about the HIAC match, the best matches and previewing two big matches from this upcoming pay per view. This episode came directly from a raging Inferno so its coming in HOT!
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This mini episode starts with a look ahead. Bas previews a big week in August for the podcast, the week of SummerSlam (WWEs biggest show of the summer). SummerSlam will take place on August 21 at the brand new Allegiant Stadium in Vegas, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders. Bas Beats will have coverage wall to wall that week of SummerSlam August 16-20. Bas also looks back on a pretty wild Triple Crown season and why it was so hectic. This will be the last Bas Beats show for a couple weeks! (This was recorded on Sunday June 6)
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For the first time, Bas Beats has got TWO big events to cover in the same weekend. We start with the Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea, the third all-England final in history. Bas goes in depth about the match, and the two teams that participated. Also, for the first time Bas talks All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and its premier event, Double or Nothing. AEW is another sports entertainment professional wrestling company, but it is more recent with its inception in 2019. Bas runs down the card for the PPV as well as making some predictions. This is essentially the "WrestleMania" of AEW. Bas Beats turns a DOUBLE play on this episode, don't miss it!
NOTE: The Champions League Final happened during production, and Bas Beats wishes to congratulate Chelsea on its second Champions League title.
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The 2021 NFL Season now has dates to it! The schedule was released a few days ago and Bas can not wait for it to start in September! Bas runs down select games during the season that he is most looking forward to. There is one game that is the game of the season, and that is the last game that he previews.
Bas gives a special shout out at the end to his friend, 2nd Lt. Shane Seekamp who was commissioned this past week to serve in the US Army.
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This years NFL Draft was a wild one indeed, and Bas is here to run down his highs and lows from the 3 nights of the Draft, especially the first round, with a lot of QBs going in the first round. To support Bas Beats and to get some bonus perks, go to www.patreon.com/basbeatspodcast , you can come on the podcast for a special "No Holds Barred" episode.
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On this episode, Bas is joined by a very special guest, a four time Gold Glove Award winner, an American League MVP in 1975, and a Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer, Fred Lynn! We talk about everything, from how he got started in baseball, to his college days to the 1975 Red Sox team that almost broke the Curse! Its an episode of Bas Beats you will NOT want to miss!
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Its time again where dreams of several NFL hopefuls become real, as it is time for the 2021 NFL Draft, and Bas Beats is officially "On the Clock." Bas looks at some of the top names who are projected to be called in the first round! Bas even runs down the significance of Mr. Irrelevant, the final pick of the whole draft! The 2021 NFL Draft starts tonight and it runs through Saturday! The day that some college football players dream about is upon us. Draft Day!
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Wrestlemania was BACK IN BUSINESS and it was WORTH. THE. WAIT! Bas reviews Night 1 of this years Wrestlemania, and is joined by wrestling enthusiast, the PA Announcer for the New England Revolution of MLS, and a personality on 98.5 the Sports Hub in Boston, Mike 'Sarge' Riley to review Night 2 of The Showcase of the Immortals. Sarge is also the cohost of 98.5 the Sports Hubs podcast, Wrestling Inside the Ropes. Bas opens the show with special acknowledgments to the inductees in the WWE Hall of Fame classes of 2020 and 2021. For WWE content every week for those who are interested, search Wrestling Inside the Ropes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and wherever podcasts are available. NOTE: All WWE superstars are mentioned by their character name, not their real names. Stay tuned for more WWE themed episodes of Bas Beats down the road!!
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The second Wrestlemania special mini bonus episode features a countdown of the top ten Wrestlemania matches ! in addition, I reveal the special guest of Episode #5, where we will review matches from both nights at this past Wrestlemania. With both nights of Wrestlemania now over, we look forward to reviewing the matches with our special guest. Wrestlemania is Back in Business and Bas Beats has it all covered!
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This special mini bonus episode of Bas Beats looks at the greatest live event of entertainment, Wrestlemania! These two mini episodes are leading up to Episode #5 where Bas will review the matches from both nights of this years Wrestlemania. Bas even reveals during this special episode a dream that he is currently chasing! Stay tuned for another mini episode where Bas will run down his top ten Wrestlemania matches. Wrestlemania is Back in Business and Bas Beats has it all covered!
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Bas Beats is BACK and this episode will be nothin' but net!! Bas is joined by the head coach of the Gordon College Fighting Scots mens basketball team, and former NBA star Tod Murphy for a talk about all things basketball. We talk his professional playing career, his two best seasons coaching at Gordon, Baylor's national championship and a NBA Finals prediction? Its an episode of Bas Beats that you won't want to miss!
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Its Women's History Month! Its only appropriate that Bas takes this time to talk Women in Sports, especially women basketball and the WWE Women's Evolution, and Bas welcomes the second guest on Bas Beats. A senior guard on the Gordon College Women's Basketball squad, and a passionate advocate for female sports, Abby Vampatella. This episode is all about the female!!
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Its our 2021 Baseball preview show, where Bas runs down some storylines and important games to look for this upcoming season. Bas also talks with his really good friend, an avid baseball fan and an outfielder for the Gordon College Fighting Scot Baseball team, Josh Popovitch! We talk how he grew up in the game, top prospects to watch for, making our 2021 World Series predictions and so much more! Its time to go out to the ballgame on Bas Beats!
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It's the long anticipated first episode of Bas Beats!! We start things off with a bang. Just two weeks removed from winning his record seventh Super Bowl title, Tom Brady is the main topic of conversation, like he has been in the sports world the past 20 seasons! Bas talks about his humble beginnings, his "method", and breaks down his top ten Brady games of his career. He is, without any doubt, the Greatest Of All Time. Descriptions of some Tom Brady games in the "Tom 10" courtesy of oriosjr13 of thesportsdaily.com
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