Out of the Basement is a podcast about the nerdy side of people you might not expect.
We sit down with musicians, artists, creators, industry professionals and interesting people from all walks of life and get them to reveal the obsessions they usually keep in the basement.
Warhammer. Dungeons & Dragons. Magic: The Gathering. Pokémon. Star Wars. Lord of the Rings. Gaming, comics, collecting and everything in between.
It’s about discovering what people geek out over, how those passions became part of who they are, and proving that everybody has a little nerd in them.
It’s time to come Out of the Basement.
Out of the Basement Podcast | Jason Craze of Monument Hobbies | Warhammer 40K & Miniature Painting Ep. 8
Welcome back to Out of the Basement Podcast, presented by The Southern Nerd! This week, we’re joined by Jason Craze of Monument Hobbies to talk all things Warhammer 40K, miniature painting, tabletop gaming, and building a successful business in the hobby industry! We dive into the story behind Monument Hobbies, the growth of the tabletop gaming community, and what it takes to turn a passion for gaming and miniature painting into a thriving business. Whether you’re a competitive Warhammer play...
1 Nov 2026
Caney Hummon: Art, Anime, Pokémon & Growing Up Hummon | Out of the Basement Ep. 7
On this episode of Out of the Basement, host Levi Hummon welcomes his brother, Caney Hummon, a Nashville-based visual artist, Pokémon collector, anime enthusiast, and all-around nerd! Caney serves as the Artist in Residence at the Center for Contemplative Justice in Nashville, bringing his creativity and unique artistic perspective to the community. The brothers dive into growing up in a creative family, Caney’s journey as a visual artist, their shared love of nerd culture, and everything fro...
25 Oct 2026
From Broadway to Dungeons & Dragons with Warren Garrett | Ep. 6
What do Broadway, Nashville songwriting, and Dungeons & Dragons have in common? This week on Out of the Basement, we’re joined by Broadway performer and Nashville songwriter Warren Garrett to talk about his unexpected obsession with D&D, the changing Nashville live music scene, and how Lord of the Rings and Skyrim eventually led him into the world of tabletop RPGs. From performing onstage to rolling dice with friends, Warren takes us inside the double life of a working musician an...
This week on Out of the Basement, we’re joined by Raelynn Janicke, mastering engineer and operations manager at Infrasonic Sound in Nashville! Raelynn has worked on music for artists like Zach Bryan, Benson Boone, Lake Street Dive, The Shins, Hudson Westbrook, and more. From studying computer science in New York to building a career in Nashville’s music industry, she’s got an incredible story. But we’re here to talk about more than music! We’re diving into Raelynn’s world outside the studio, ...
11 Oct 2026
Chef, Collector & Pokémon Connoisseur: Chad Smock Ep. 4
On this episode of Out of the Basement, we sit down with Chad Smock, an entrepreneur, chef, collector, and lifelong nerd with one of the most insane collections in Ohio. Chad’s two biggest obsessions are Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering, but his collection goes way beyond that. We get into collecting, gaming, the stories behind some of his favorite pieces, and what keeps him hooked on the hobby. Outside of the nerd world, Chad is also a serious chef and entrepreneur. He founded Legacy Barbecu...
4 Oct 2026
Braison Cyrus Reveals His love for D&D, Pokémon, Magic & Gaming | Out of The Basement Ep. 3
Welcome to Out of the Basement, the show where we get musicians, artists, creators, industry professionals and more to reveal the nerdy obsessions you might never expect. In this episode, we sit down with Braison Cyrus to talk about the nerdy side of his life and go deep on Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, gaming and more. From building characters and exploring fantasy worlds to collecting cards and getting lost in video games, Braison takes us inside the hobbies and obs...
2 Oct 2026
Walker Burroughs on D&D, Magic, LOTR & His Obsession With Trees | Out of the Basement Ep. 2
Welcome to Out of the Basement, the show where we get musicians, artists, creators, industry professionals and more to reveal the nerdy obsessions you might never expect. In this episode, Pat sits down with singer songwriter Walker Burroughs to go deep on Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Lord of the Rings, touring, trees, nature and all the wonderfully nerdy things Walker obsesses over when he’s not making music. From fantasy worlds and deck building to life on the road and a gen...
2 Oct 2026
The Nerdy Side of Sam Palladio | Out of The Basement Ep. 1
Welcome to Out of the Basement, the show where we get artists, musicians, creators and industry professionals to reveal the nerdy obsessions you might never expect. For our first episode, Levi sits down with actor and musician Sam Palladio to talk music, acting, Nashville and, most importantly, his love for Warhammer 40K. You might know Sam as Gunnar Scott from Nashville, from his work in The Princess Switch films, or from his music career, but today we’re getting him OUT OF THE BASEMENT and ...
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