#535 - The 2025 YARDIE AWARDS
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The Sixth Annual Yardee Awards, hosted by The Basement Yard podcast, humorously celebrates the past year's iconic moments and people. The show features a casino promotion, an introduction by host Ant Prisco, and a champagne toast. Award categories include "Gagger of the Year," "Landscaper of the Year," "Lifetime Bereavement Award," "COVID-2025 Award" for viral moments, and the "I'm an old pathetic fat loser" award. The podcast also highlights the Minecraft movie phenomenon, the "That'll Wake Up Your Aunt" award, and the "Will Smith Award." Sponsorships from Squarespace, HelloFresh, SeatGeek, and Cash App are interspersed throughout. The show concludes with reflections on the year, a toast to the new year, and anticipation for 2026.
Outlines
Introduction, Casino Promotion, and Award Show Opening
The podcast kicks off with a promotion for Yamava Resort & Casino's luxury car giveaway. The hosts welcome listeners to the "Basement Yard" and the "Sixth Annual Yardee Awards," setting a celebratory and humorous tone. They briefly reflect on the past year and attempt a champagne toast, leading to playful mishaps.
Ant Prisco's Monologue and Award Show Explanation
Ant Prisco is introduced as the first official host and delivers a humorous monologue to kick off the "Sixth Annual Yardies Awards." The hosts explain that the Yardies is an annual award show reflecting on the year's iconic moments and people, outlining the rules for award presentations and announcing an unexpected sponsorship by American Eagle Jeans.
Award Categories: Gagger, Landscaper, and Lifetime Bereavement
The hosts transition to the first award category, "Gagger of the Year," with nominees like the "Brothers from White Lotus" and Kendrick Lamar's diss track. They then introduce "Landscaper of the Year" for those who "needed to touch grass the most," with the winner being those who cried on TikTok about potential bans. The "Lifetime Bereavement Award" is presented, with nominees including Hulk Hogan's perceived death and uncomfortable press junket interviews.
Sponsor Segments and COVID-2025 Award
Advertisements for Squarespace and HelloFresh are featured. The hosts promote their Patreon page and thank their audience. The "COVID-2025 Award" is introduced for the most viral moment, with Ashton Hall's morning routine and a Coldplay concert affair being nominated, the latter ultimately winning.
"Old Pathetic Fat Loser" and Viral Moments
The award for "I'm an old pathetic fat loser" is presented, with nominees including the "six seven" trend and the "LaBoubou" craze. The hosts discuss a viral "terrible sandwich" soundbite and highlight the Minecraft movie as a financial success and cultural phenomenon.
"That'll Wake Up Your Aunt" and Basketball Performance
The award category "That'll Wake Up Your Aunt Moment of the Year" is introduced, focusing on moments that brought attention to previously unnoticed individuals or things. The "performative male" is nominated, and one host nominates himself for his basketball performance in Phoenix, which is later acknowledged as impressive by another host, drawing comparisons to "Linsanity."
Will Smith Award and Comeback of the Year
The "Will Smith Award" for losing credibility is introduced, with Sydney Sweeney being chosen as the winner. The "Orange Phone Award" for comeback of the year is presented, with initial discussions about Justin Bieber and 50 Cent's consistent "hating" behavior, ultimately leading to 50 Cent's win. Sponsor breaks for SeatGeek and Cash App occur during this segment.
Big Roar Energy Award and Year-End Reflections
The final award, the "Big Roar Energy Award," celebrates individuals with significant energy and aura, with Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet as nominees. The hosts reflect on the past year, express gratitude for personal and professional growth, and share a toast to the new year, looking forward to 2026. The discussion also briefly touches upon Rosh Hashanah.
Keywords
Yardee Awards
An annual award show hosted by "The Basement Yard" podcast, celebrating iconic moments and people from the past year with humorous and often irreverent categories.
Gagger of the Year
An award presented at the Yardee Awards for a moment or person that was shocking, surprising, or left the audience speechless.
Landscaper of the Year
An award at the Yardee Awards given to someone or a moment that "needed to touch grass the most," implying they were overly online or engaged in pointless discourse.
Lifetime Bereavement Award
An award at the Yardee Awards for something that "died" in the year, whether it was sad to see go or happy to see gone.
COVID-2025 Award
An award at the Yardee Awards for the most viral moment of the year, drawing a parallel to the widespread impact of COVID-19.
Viral Trends
Moments, challenges, or phenomena that spread rapidly across social media platforms, often influencing popular culture and online discourse.
Press Junkets
Promotional interviews conducted for films or television shows, where celebrities interact with the media. These can sometimes become uncomfortable or controversial.
Minecraft Movie
A film adaptation of the popular video game that achieved significant financial success and became a cultural phenomenon.
Will Smith Award
An award presented at the Yardee Awards for an individual who has demonstrably lost credibility and worsened their situation.
Comeback of the Year
An award recognizing an individual or entity that has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity, success, or relevance after a period of decline or obscurity.
Big Roar Energy Award
An award celebrating individuals with immense enthusiasm, charisma, and impactful presence, often associated with captivating performances or significant public influence.
Q&A
What is the "Yardee Awards"?
The Yardee Awards is an annual event hosted by "The Basement Yard" podcast where they give out humorous awards to recognize significant moments and individuals from the past year.
Who were the nominees for "Gagger of the Year"?
The nominees included a controversial scene from "White Lotus" involving two brothers and Kendrick Lamar's diss track calling Drake a pedophile during the Super Bowl halftime show.
What was the "Landscaper of the Year" award given for?
This award was for the person or moment that "needed to touch grass the most," essentially calling out excessive online activity or pointless debates.
What was the "Lifetime Bereavement Award" about?
This award was for something that "died" in 2025, with nominees including the death of Hulk Hogan and the phenomenon of uncomfortable press junket interviews.
What was the "COVID-2025 Award" for?
This award recognized the most viral moment of the year, with nominees being Ashton Hall's morning routine and a viral video from a Coldplay concert.
What made the Minecraft movie a phenomenon?
The Minecraft movie was a financial success, grossing nearly a billion dollars, and became a cultural phenomenon due to its widespread popularity across social media and in real life.
What is the "That'll Wake Up Your Aunt" award?
This award recognizes moments that bring attention to someone or something previously unknown or overlooked, making people notice them.
Who was nominated for the "Will Smith Award"?
Sydney Sweeney was nominated for the "Will Smith Award" for losing credibility and consistently making matters worse for herself.
What is the "Orange Phone Award" for?
The "Orange Phone Award" is for "Comeback of the Year," recognizing individuals who have made a significant return to prominence or relevance.
Why was 50 Cent nominated for the "Orange Phone Award"?
50 Cent was nominated for his consistent and escalating "hating" behavior, including producing a documentary about Diddy and buying Jim Jones' podcast.
Who won the "Big Roar Energy Award"?
Timothée Chalamet was nominated for his transformation and increased "Roar energy," while Taylor Swift was also a strong contender due to her successful year. The final decision is debated.
What are the hosts' reflections on the past year and the future of the show?
The hosts express gratitude for a life-changing year, highlighting personal and professional growth, and are excited about the future possibilities for the show, feeling like they are just getting started.
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