Basket Traffic: History versus Hollywood
Need a break from the intensity of life? Need a laugh? Join our podcast. Basket Traffic is where film, television, and history collide—with a sense of humor.
Hosted by Craig Chubb, Shawn Clements, and Susie Chubb, the show dives into movies, pop culture, and the stories behind them, connecting past and present in a way that’s insightful, conversational, and never too serious. Whether it’s breaking down the Oscars, unpacking historical context, or just calling out the absurdities of it all, Basket Traffic is your go-to for smart takes and entertaining tangents.
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Episodes
16 episodes
Project Hail Mary: Hollywood We Have Lift Off 🚀
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Story Preview:Join Craig, Shawn, and Susie as they journey through the cinematic universe, from the vibrating D-Box seats of Project Hail Mary
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Episode 16
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43:05
The Untouchables: What Was Found in Al Capone’s “Vault”?
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Today we’re cracking open one of the most mythologized chapters in American history: the era of Prohibition, when the country outlawed alcohol and accidental...
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Episode 15
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52:43
The Lusitania Disaster: A Story of Incompetence and Cover Up?
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. On the morning of May 7, 1915, the RMS Lusitania sliced through the cold waters off the coast of Ireland, just hours from its destination. She was a marvel...
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Episode 14
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2025: Indie Film and Current Events of the Year
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. While studios in 2025 chased scale, algorithms, and intellectual property, something quieter—and more meaningful—was happening on the margins. Independent films ste...
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Episode 13
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44:24
Sergeant Alvin York: The Trend Of Killing Off Our Heroes?
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Heroes used to earn their victories. They faced fear, made sacrifices, and returned changed. But somewhere along the way, the journey itself began to disappear....
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Episode 12
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46:18
Alien Earth: Is Disney Destroying Our Beloved Franchise?
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. However, this episode got serious!Today we dive into the new sci-fi series Alien Earth, a bold reimagining of humanity’s future and our struggle to survi...
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Episode 11
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54:55
The Brutal Story of Vlad Dracula The Impaler!
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Show Summary:Halloween gets weird fast when you start with a tiny Snickers and end with Vlad the Impaler. We’re back on Basket Traffic talking about t...
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Episode 10
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51:01
Halloween: Why America Was Forced to Reinvent It!
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Quick Summary:Discover how Halloween transformed from an ancient Celtic festival and a prank-filled American night into today’s candy-and-costume cele...
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Episode 9
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10:58
1982: The Year Movies and Music Changed Forever (E.T., Thriller & More)
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Show Summary:1982 hits like a tidal wave when you really look at it. One year gives us E.T. and Poltergeist a week apart, a neon computer fever dream ...
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Episode 8
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The True USS Indianapolis Nightmare Behind The Movie Jaws
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Show Summary:Fifty years later, Jaws still has the power to make a calm ocean feel like a trap. We start in 1975, talk through why the film became the...
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Episode 7
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What We Got Wrong: Revisiting Our Podcast Takes
Craig, Susie and Shawn take the time to reflect on their experience with podcasting. If you're doing a podcast or thinking about it then perhaps we can offer something of value (honestly, don’t expect much). We talk about many things: the least...
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Episode 6
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39:46
Mickey 17 Explained: Bong Joon-ho’s Weirdest Movie Yet
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Would you sign up for a job where dying is literally part of the contract? Mickey did! In Mickey 17, Oscar‑winner Bong Joon‑ho (Parasite) delivers a bizarrely brill...
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Episode 5
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47:28
Who Really Sparked World War One: Princip or Potiorek?
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Shawn and Susie join Craig as we try to figure out who actually deserves the inglorious title of starting World War One. It's not exactly a title that any one wants...
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Episode 4
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Mufasa: The Lion King (we really wanted to like it)
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Today we journey back to the Pride Lands to explore the legacy behind one of Disney’s most iconic kings. With Mufasa: The Lion King, we’re given a deeper loo...
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Episode 3
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Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Watching This Show
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. “What would you do if your teenager was accused of murder? Craig, Shawn and Susie have a conversation about Adolescence—a relentless fou...
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Episode 2
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The Berlin Wall: Did One Man Accidentally Cause It To Fall?
Welcome back to the show where we combine film, history and comedy. Today we’re diving into one of the most pivotal moments of the 20th century: the fall of the Berlin Wall. For decades, this concrete barrier stood as the ultimate s...
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Episode 1
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