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Live From My Mother’s Basement

Live From My Mother’s Basement

By Live From My Mother’s Basement

Hey everybody, it’s comedian Mike Marino. Live From My Mother’s Basement is a real talk, funny podcast about life, family, food and more from a real basement in New Jersey. Listen to me every week, sometimes with special guests from film, television, music, comedy and more.
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Episode #312 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (3/26/2024)

Live From My Mother’s Basement Mar 27, 2024

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Episode #312 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (3/26/2024)

Episode #312 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (3/26/2024)

with Special Guest - Actor / Comedian - Jonathan Kite

Mar 27, 202452:34
Episode #311 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (3/19/2024)

Episode #311 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (3/19/2024)

with Special Guest - Drummer (E Street Band) - Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez

Mar 20, 202459:31
Episode #310 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (3/12/2024)

Episode #310 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (3/12/2024)

with Special Guest - Comedian - Michael "Wheels" Parise

Mar 13, 202452:41
Episode #309 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (3/5/2024)

Episode #309 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (3/5/2024)

with Special Guest - JC Capone - Parkinson's Advocate / Actor / Motivational Speaker


Mar 06, 202453:53
Episode #308 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (2/27/2024)

Episode #308 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (2/27/2024)

with Special Guest - Musician - Eddie Testa

Feb 28, 202455:44
Episode #307 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (2/13/2024)

Episode #307 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (2/13/2024)

with Special Guest - Actor / Producer - Joseph Sernio

Feb 14, 202455:07
Episode #306 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (2/6/2024)

Episode #306 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (2/6/2024)

with Special Guest - Comic / Actor - Joe Bartnick

Feb 07, 202453:59
Episode #305 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (1/30/2024)

Episode #305 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (1/30/2024)

with Special Guest - Actor / Writer / Filmmaker - Kevin Interdonato

Jan 31, 202457:32
Episode #304 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (1/23/2024)

Episode #304 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (1/23/2024)

with Special Guest - Actor - Scott Schwartz

Jan 24, 202451:32
Episode #303 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (1/16/2024)

Episode #303 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (1/16/2024)

with Special Guest - Tattoo Artist - Tylor Jones

Jan 17, 202458:54
Episode #302 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (1/9/2024)

Episode #302 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (1/9/2024)

with Special Guest - Todd Wharton - Host of Facetime with Todd Wharton

Jan 10, 202458:35
Episode #301 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (1/2/2024)

Episode #301 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (1/2/2024)

with Special Guest - Talk Show Host - Piper Harlow

Jan 03, 202449:38
Episode #300 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (12/26/2023)

Episode #300 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (12/26/2023)

300th Episode Special with Special Guest - Connection Expert / International Speaker / Professional Actress - Renée Marino

Dec 27, 202301:09:58
Episode #299 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (12/19/2023)

Episode #299 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (12/19/2023)

with Special Guest - Chef Babette Davis

Dec 20, 202301:01:29
Episode #298 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (12/12/2023)

Episode #298 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (12/12/2023)

with Special Guest - Comedian Janet Roth

Dec 13, 202349:16
Episode #297 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (12/5/2023)

Episode #297 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (12/5/2023)

with Special Guest - Host / Comedian Paul Costabile

Dec 06, 202352:08
Episode #296 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (11/28/2023)

Episode #296 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (11/28/2023)

with Special Guest - Actor, Writer, Filmmaker - Ciro Dapagio

Nov 29, 202358:05
Episode #295 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (11/21/2023)

Episode #295 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (11/21/2023)

with Special Guest - Author & Entrepreneur - Rossella Rago

Nov 22, 202301:08:09
Episode #294 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (11/14/2023)

Episode #294 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (11/14/2023)

with Special Guest - Comedian Simeon Kirkiles

Nov 15, 202338:51
Episode #293 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (11/7/2023)

Episode #293 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (11/7/2023)

with Special Guest - Comedian Joe Avati

Nov 08, 202356:17
Episode #292 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (10/31/2023)

Episode #292 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (10/31/2023)

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL with Special Guest - Comedian Sharon Pfeiffer

Nov 01, 202349:08
Episode #291 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (10/24/2023)

Episode #291 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (10/24/2023)

with Special Guest - Owner and Manager of The Wonder Bar - Founder of World Famous Yappy Hour This episode was previously recorded live at The Wonder Bar.

Oct 25, 202346:44
Episode #290 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (10/17/2023)

Episode #290 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (10/17/2023)

with Special Guest - NHL Hockey Legend - Bernie Parent

Oct 18, 202353:58
Episode #289 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (10/10/2023)

Episode #289 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (10/10/2023)

with Special Guest - comedian / actor Jay Davis aka "The Pizza Guy"

Oct 11, 202359:56
Episode #288 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (10/03/2023)

Episode #288 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (10/03/2023)

with Special Guest - Blake Rossell aka “The Big Man” Host of The Big Man’s Report Live Show/Podcast

Oct 04, 202349:35
Episode #287 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (09/26/2023)

Episode #287 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (09/26/2023)

with Special Guest - comedian Rich Chassler

Sep 27, 202301:00:24
Episode #286 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (09/19/2023)

Episode #286 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (09/19/2023)

with Special Guest - comedian Jaclyn Passaro This episode was previously recorded live.

Sep 20, 202301:03:25
Episode #285 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (09/12/2023)

Episode #285 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (09/12/2023)

with Special Guest - Dr. John Kelly - Orthopaedic Surgeon This episode was previously recorded live.

Sep 13, 202347:23
Episode #284 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (09/05/2023)

Episode #284 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (09/05/2023)

with Special Guest - Schooner Bar Entertainer Kelly Goodrich This episode was previously recorded live in late 2022.

Sep 06, 202347:29
Episode #283 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (08/29/2023)

Episode #283 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (08/29/2023)

with Special Guest - comedian / entrepreneur Johnny Salami

Aug 30, 202301:04:38
Episode #282 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (08/22/2023)

Episode #282 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (08/22/2023)

with Special Guest - Attorney Heather Darling

Aug 23, 202357:00
Episode #281 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (08/15/2023)

Episode #281 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (08/15/2023)

with Special Guest - Comedian / Writer / Actress - Kristi McHugh

Aug 16, 202354:03
Episode #280 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (8/8/2023)

Episode #280 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (8/8/2023)

with Special Guest - Actor / Comic / Radio Personality Frazer Smith

Aug 09, 202355:16
Episode #279 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (08/01/2023)

Episode #279 - Live from My Mother's Basement - (08/01/2023)

The Philly Elvis has *entered* the building! Mike hangs with actor Nick Ferraro, who riffs about his new movie, MobSense, and tells the crazy story of how he jammed out with Bruce Springsteen! with Special Guest - Actor Nick Ferraro

Aug 02, 202350:17
Episode #278 - Live From My Mother's Basement (7/18/2023)

Episode #278 - Live From My Mother's Basement (7/18/2023)

Open your books and get ready for a hilarious history lesson as Mike and comedian Christy Miller break down their origins and rise to the top at the Comedy Store! From the amount of big names (and nicknames) dropped in this episode, it's one you won't want to miss! with Special Guest - Comedian Christy Miller

Jul 19, 202301:27:04
Episode #277 - Live From My Mother's Basement (7/11/2023)

Episode #277 - Live From My Mother's Basement (7/11/2023)

Sopranos actor Artie Pasquale shares a slice of pizza with Mike while talking about rehearsing his 'death' and his true life run-ins with some wise guys! Lucky for you, no one gets strangled to death on this episode. with Special Guest - Actor Artie Pasquale

Jul 12, 202301:01:06
Episode #276 - Live From My Mother's Basement (07/04/2023)

Episode #276 - Live From My Mother's Basement (07/04/2023)

with Special Guest - Auteur / Director Joseph Bartone

Jul 05, 202353:53
Episode #275 - Live From My Mother's Basement (6/27/2023)

Episode #275 - Live From My Mother's Basement (6/27/2023)

Mike is back with a studio audience (but without a wood-burning pizza oven)! He sits down with special guest Angela Pisano, who shares a look at her memoir about growing up as a mob daughter.

Jun 28, 202301:11:22
Episode #274 - Live From My Mother's Basement (6/20/2023)

Episode #274 - Live From My Mother's Basement (6/20/2023)

Do you believe in spirits? Mike gets some evidence in today's episode while talking with journalist (and very serious award-winner!) Cal Schwartz about creepy coincidences and odd stories from around Asbury Park.

Jun 21, 202346:30
Episode #273 - Live From My Mother's Basement (6/13/2023)

Episode #273 - Live From My Mother's Basement (6/13/2023)

Wanna know what TIPS stands for? Well, Mike shares some 'tips' of his own as he gets ready to run a charity 5K with special guest Marklyn T. Johnson (aka MisterDirect)! How are they prepping for the big race? Well...by eating tasty sandwiches and chatting about upcoming historical celebrations you won't wanna miss!

Jun 14, 202356:52
Episode #272 - Live From My Mother's Basement (6/6/2023)

Episode #272 - Live From My Mother's Basement (6/6/2023)

Mike returns to the Basement with many surprises in store! Along with his own surprises, he has TWO guests: Clemente Cimmino of Big C's, and Marianne Axon, who announces a charity event with a surprising host! (Hint: He's good-looking and talented!)

Jun 07, 202358:56
Episode #271 - Live From My Mother's Basement (5/30/2023)

Episode #271 - Live From My Mother's Basement (5/30/2023)

Feeling nostalgic for stickball and a Good Humor ice pop? Mike and comedian Angelo Tsarouchas chat through their pasts, from life moving out of the 'the big city' as kids, to sharing behind the scenes secrets of filming "Make America Italian Again."


with Special Guest - Comedian Angelo Tsarouchas

May 31, 202355:09
Episode #270 - Live From My Mother's Basement (5/23/2023)

Episode #270 - Live From My Mother's Basement (5/23/2023)

The Basement turns into a karaoke bar this week as musician (and Mike's upcoming co-star) Kendra Erika stops by! Will Mike sing a few songs too? Tune in to find out!

with Special Guest - Kendra Erika

May 24, 202301:04:53
Episode #269 - Live From My Mother's Basement (5/9/2023)

Episode #269 - Live From My Mother's Basement (5/9/2023)

In today's episode, Mike co-writes a song about stealing underwear and learns the secret to curing a 'garbage voice' with the help of special guest and singer April Diamond!

with Special Guest - April Diamond

May 10, 202301:02:39
Episode #268 - Live From My Mother's Basement (5/2/2023)

Episode #268 - Live From My Mother's Basement (5/2/2023)

VEGAS, BABY! Although he doesn't gamble, Mike catches up with fellow Comedian Marco Assante about everything *else* to do in Las Vegas between their shows at the Laugh Factory.

with Special Guest - Marco Assante

May 03, 202357:08
Episode #267 - Live From My Mother's Basement (4/25/2023)

Episode #267 - Live From My Mother's Basement (4/25/2023)

You're in for a "treat" as Mike shares a full plate of food with his TWO special guests! Tess Cacciotore and Terran Bennett Smith spill the beans on the producing their new Tubi show that Mike has a role in.

with Special Guests - Tess Caccioatore & Terrah Bennett Smith

Apr 26, 202359:28
Episode #266 - Live From My Mother's Basement (4/18/2023)

Episode #266 - Live From My Mother's Basement (4/18/2023)

Mike is in the doghouse this week! No need to worry though, because he's barking talking with Jason D. Parker, the founder of a shwanky hotel chain for canines!

with Special Guest - Jason D. Parker

Apr 19, 202301:03:18
Episode #265 - Live From My Mother's Basement (4/11/2023)

Episode #265 - Live From My Mother's Basement (4/11/2023)

Is Mike going to star in an Italian-American horror movie? Maybe! He chats with talented actor (and Joe Pesci dead ringer) Gio Drasconi about the many projects he has in the works and Gio's time meeting Brad Pitt!

with Special Guest - Gio Drasconi

Apr 12, 202356:27
Episode #264 - Live From My Mother's Basement (4/4/2023)

Episode #264 - Live From My Mother's Basement (4/4/2023)

Fire up your stoves, don your aprons, and grab your sauce gravy! Mike heads over to his family's kitchen today to try some delicious Italian recipes with chef and cookbook author Michele Di Pietro!

with Special Guest - Michele Di Pietro

Apr 05, 202359:14
Episode #263 - Live From My Mother's Basement (3/28/2023)

Episode #263 - Live From My Mother's Basement (3/28/2023)

Get ready for a "YUGE" episode! Mike's special guest is impressionist and comedian Bob DiBuono, who shares stories about playing Donald Trump on Comedy Central and touring around North America with Kendrick Lamar!

with Special Guest - Bob DiBuono

Mar 29, 202301:00:27