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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Basket Traffic: History versus Hollywood
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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...
2025: A Year-End Pop Culture Riff
A Christmas intro turns pitch black fast, and then somehow we end up planning a trip to a $1 billion Dracula theme park in Romania. That’s the vibe: a year-end hang with side quests, sharp opinions, and the kind of pop culture talk that acciden...