Lil Skies Opens Up About Fame, Drugs, Juice WRLD, Cole Bennett, & His Comeback Plan
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June 2, 2026Episode 851 hr 34 min
MTV Jesse Gets Real About Corporate Shift Inside NELK, Looksmaxxing, UFC, Relationships, & Life
Follow Jesse: https://www.instagram.com/mtvjesse/Coby: https://www.instagram.com/cobyisaoglu/Kyler: https://www.instagram.com/kylerisaoglu/Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zacharygilligan/Website: basementtalk.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/basementtalk/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebasementtalkGo to zillmedia.com and mention "Basement Talk" for a discount on their services!
FOLLOW NIK: https://www.instagram.com/nikrichie/FOLLOW US:Coby: https://www.instagram.com/cobyisaoglu/Kyler: https://www.instagram.com/kylerisaoglu/Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zacharygilligan/WEBSITE: basementtalk.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/basementtalk/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebasementtalkNik Richie — founder of the controversial gossip site TheDirty.com — sits down on Basement Talk to reveal the behind-the-scenes world of celebrity scandals, viral internet culture, and PR manipulation. From breaking massive celebrity stories to fighting lawsuits that shaped the internet, Nik shares wild stories about athletes, influencers, Hollywood, and how social media actually works behind the curtain.He talks about the rise of civilian paparazzi, the truth about viral scandals, influencer culture, PR strategies, and why clips—not podcasts—drive the internet today.If you’re interested in media, viral content, influencer marketing, and internet history, this episode is packed with insights.Go to zillmedia.com and mention "Basement Talk" for a discount on their services!
February 3, 20261 hr 3 min
Legendary Designer Peter Yee on his 25 Years at Oakley, Creativity, Risk, & Building Iconic Products
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December 23, 20251 hr 17 min
Corey Maggette on Peptides, NBA Gambling Scandals, & Getting His Teeth Knocked Out by Karl Malone
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December 16, 202551 min
How John West Walked Away From an $18M Real Estate Career to Become a Surfpreneur
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December 2, 20252 hr 2 min
Rarri on Untold Stories with Juice WRLD, Trippie Redd, 6ix9ine, & Wild Come Up From Netherlands
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November 18, 202551 min
11 Year Old Prodigy Wyatt Hammond on Riding with Ryan Sheckler, SLS, & Future of Skateboarding
FOLLOW WYATT: https://www.instagram.com/wyatt_hammond13/FOLLOW US:Coby: https://www.instagram.com/cobyisaoglu/Kyler: https://www.instagram.com/kylerisaoglu/Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zacharygilligan/PODCAST ON Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78CFLd7Imi0fyRRSKRkm0jPODCAST ON Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basement-talk/id1719375700WEBSITE: basementtalk.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/basementtalk/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebasementtalk#basementtalk #wyatthammond #skateboarding 00:00 – Meet Wyatt Hammond: 11-year-old skate phenom02:13 – How a neighbor’s board changed everything04:20 – The origin of the gold helmet05:18 – From soccer to skating — early athletic roots08:00 – First sponsor & the move to street skating10:13 – Ryan Sheckler connection + Hollywood 16 story17:25 – Becoming the youngest with an official SLS street part24:22 – Training with elite athletes under coach Joe34:07 – Hardest slam: breaking his wrist & coming back stronger42:01 – Imagination in skateboarding — creating your own style48:17 – Goals: SLS champion, Olympian, and future legendGo to zillmedia.com and mention "Basement Talk" for a discount on their services!
October 28, 20251 hr 5 min
Sunny Suljic on Mid90s, God of War, Skateboarding, Broken Leg, & New Music
FOLLOW SUNNY: https://www.instagram.com/sunnysuljic/FOLLOW US:Coby: https://www.instagram.com/cobyisaoglu/Kyler: https://www.instagram.com/kylerisaoglu/Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zacharygilligan/WEBSITE: basementtalk.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/basementtalk/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebasementtalkSunny Suljic pulls up to Basement Talk for a wide-open convo on LA’s culture shift, the money in skateboarding, how The Killing of a Sacred Deer led to Mid90s, starting God of War at eight, the wild “broken-leg pilot” story, going all-in on music, and launching his own production company. Tour on deck, scripts in motion—let’s cook.00:00 – Intro00:23 – Sunny Suljic joins Basement Talk00:49 – LA then vs. now (Fairfax/Supreme era → post-COVID)02:19 – Born in Atlanta → Moved to LA for acting & skating04:17 – Starting skating at age 4–506:38 – “Is skateboarding dying?” + money talk & SLS/Dana White10:20 – Next-gen skaters are INSANE12:10 – GTA V vs. real-life LA 😂13:39 – First LA grind & early auditions14:44 – Booking Criminal Minds ✔️16:35 – The BROKEN LEG pilot story 🤯22:18 – Selecting roles after Mid90s23:46 – How Sacred Deer helped him land Mid90s26:12 – Landing roles through friends & networking26:46 – Acting + skating combined for Mid90s27:59 – God of War at 8 years old (legend begins)30:05 – School on set + child actor grind31:47 – Spielberg callback & audition realities34:44 – Handling rejection & stage fright36:08 – Dream roles (Joker era?)38:19 – Movies, theaters & box office talk40:00 – “True age” casting vs. reality41:20 – What makes a GREAT director42:37 – Music start on FL Studio & viral SoundCloud song47:13 – YouTube beats & keeping music organic48:53 – Collabs & creative vision49:13 – Skate mentality = success formula50:56 – Meeting Baby Keem & expectations vs reality52:16 – Fashion, New York & RTA moment54:17 – Skating vs Moto debate58:44 – The future of skating (Wyatt Hammond mention)1:01:23 – GTA content idea + Tour announcement 🚐🎤1:01:46 – Tour cities (US + Canada)1:03:07 – Studio collab talk1:04:06 – New production company “Intrusive Thoughts” 🎬1:04:26 – Outro & subscribe ❤️Go to zillmedia.com and mention "Basement Talk" for a discount on their services!
October 7, 20251 hr 28 min
How Marty Burns Built Power Balance Into a $64M Machine, Then Lost It Overnight
FOLLOW MARTY: https://www.instagram.com/martyburns143/FOLLOW US:Coby: https://www.instagram.com/cobyisaoglu/Kyler: https://www.instagram.com/kylerisaoglu/Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zacharygilligan/WEBSITE: basementtalk.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/basementtalk/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebasementtalkWhat starts as a sticker turns into a global sports frenzy. Marty Burns walks us through the wild rise of Power Balance—getting Shaq, Derrick Rose, A-Rod, Madonna, and even Jay-Z involved—before a single headline nukes it all. Placebo or legit edge? Massive margins, 60+ countries, and the exact moment it collapsed. Plus: how he’s running it back with Ripped Jerky and a new sports complex with Tim Tebow & John Elway. Buckle up.00:00 — Cold open: “Our first show back”00:49 — The Basement Talk origin story02:37 — Meet Marty Burns & the product on the table03:44 — From medical flop to “it’s literally a sticker”06:00 — Steve Kerr → Shaq: the first domino07:37 — Shaq wears it in-game (and hits free throws?!)10:45 — A-Rod, Madonna & Guy Oseary, Jay-Z enter the chat12:29 — Pre-Instagram growth: Boys & Girls Clubs, Facebook, pop-ups15:34 — The influencer era before “influencers” (D-Rose MVP season)21:39 — Unit economics: $0.78 cost → $30 retail; CNBC Product of the Year29:17 — 60+ countries, million-dollar distribution rights31:24 — Colorways, leagues, and cease-and-desists → real licenses39:57 — The exact moment the downfall began (TMZ headline)41:56 — “Fraud?” money-back guarantees & the Australia problem50:01 — Bankruptcy, a $57–64M lawsuit & selling for $6M56:32 — Another rocket ship: Hyperice to $1B (and hard lessons)1:00:59 — ClosingGo to zillmedia.com and mention "Basement Talk" for a discount on their services!
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