The Basement Yard Season 1 Episode 8 The Brother Test
- May 15, 2017
The Basement Yard, a podcast hosted by Joe Santagato, brings you the eighth episode of the first season titled "The Brother Test." In this episode, Joe is joined by his brother Keith as they take a brother compatibility test. The hosts divulge about everything from their childhood to their present-day relationship as siblings.
Joe Santagato, a YouTube personality, comedian, and podcaster had his brother Keith as a guest on this episode. Keith, a recurring guest on the show, participated in this particular episode called "The Brother Test," in which the brothers answer questions to determine whether they are compatible. Joe and Keith encourage the listeners to answer the questions along with them and test their own sibling compatibility.
The show begins with the hosts discussing how Keith made a bet with Joe in their childhood. The bet goes that whoever can stay on their bike for the longest time without using their hands wins. Joe recalls how he was so confident that he could win the bet, but inevitably lost because he had underestimated his little brother. This leads Joe to discuss how that moment helped him to understand Keith's competitive nature.
Throughout the episode, the brothers discuss how their relationship evolved as they grew up, from Keith being the annoying younger brother to them becoming friends and working together on several projects. They give insights into how their interests and personalities differed as they grew up, including how Keith wanted to be an engineer and Joe wanted to be an actor.
In the middle of the episode, the brothers take the compatibility test. The test contained a series of questions, including hypothetical scenarios, that the brothers had to answer based on their relationship. They answered if they would fight over a girl they liked or whether they would send their brother's nudes to someone. The questions were aimed at identifying whether they had similar values, beliefs, and interests.
As they progressed, the hosts discuss some of the questions and reveal the outcome and the similarities and differences between their answers. The brothers also share stories of their experiences in childhood, touching on subjects like whether they preferred their mother over their father or whether they had petty fights when they were young.
In the final segment of the show, the hosts discuss their current relationship and reflect on how they have evolved as brothers. They discuss how much they have grown and how they appreciate each other, ending with some funny anecdotes of their misadventures together.
In conclusion, The Basement Yard season 1 episode 8 "The Brother Test" is an excellent episode for siblings to get to know each other better. It is full of fun and laughter, as the brothers share stories about their childhood and reveal insights into their relationship as siblings. This episode is relatable and enjoyable for anyone, whether they have a sibling or not.