Julee has a toy at-the-ready with which to kick off this episode. Over FaceTime, Tom catches the briefest glimpse of the tiniest corner of the toy and knows it instantly. From there, it’s...Index Card Games for points, Weebles that wobble (but don’t fall down), whether or not Tom cares for a see-saw, whether or not Julee cares for cartoon ducks, tumbles down research rabbit holes, a wonderful AirTamer commercial (our Season 6 Sponsor) written and performed by Tom and Julee, with original music by Nomi Abadi *, some inimitable banter from “Rini and Tidi” ™, Julee reports some tough news, bully history memories bubble to the surface (we quickly suppress those), a hilarious M’Update ("Mom-Update" = a check-in from Mom on the accuracy of something we’ve covered), Jack Nicholson impressions, a WICKED surprise card-draw that prompts a great toy from the archives -- as well as original characters improvised on the spot by Julee and Tom…..and don’t get Tom started on eggs! It’ll all make sense in this Special (longer) Edition - Episode 68 “Weebles and Uncle Dumps”! Make some eggs and give it a listen!!

Now in their forties, Julee and Tom Antonellis are reconnecting as brother and sister in THE MOST distant a socially-distant podcast can be in the United States. While recording on each coast (and seeing each other over FaceTime) all the way from Los Angeles (Tom) to Boston (Julee), they start unearthing the core lessons, laughs and connections of their childhood. Plus, Julee has to fight her fear of cobwebs while Tom enjoys the comfort of his office -- yet he CAN'T touch his beloved toys like she can.

On their Instagram for this Voice Arts Awards-nominated podcast, [ @backthroughthebasementpod ] you can follow along to see pictures of everything they unearth. As the bio there indicates: Tom & Julee (actors, comics, voiceover artists & siblings), children of the 80s, must go through all their toys and belongings in their parents’ basement. Oh boy!

[Season 6 of “Back Through The Basement” is sponsored by AirTamer.]

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