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Basket Case

Basket Case

Song by Billie Joe Armstrong and Green DayWikipedia

Search complete. 23 mentions across 7 episodes found for "Basket Case".

Sep 23, 2026

James CampionHOST
1:35
This killer trio at their youthful peak will go on to give us high concepts poised for Broadway.
James CampionHOST
1:43
Highlights, Basket Case, Longview, and When I Come Around.
James CampionHOST
1:50
Dookie is the third studio album and major label debut by punk-cum-powered trio Green Day, released on February 1st, 1994, by Reprise Records.
James CampionHOST
2:03
It marked the band's first collaboration with producer Rob Cavallo, who would go on to helm seven of their albums.

14 MINS LATER

James CampionHOST
16:17
You just gave me one personal connection, a memory that you have.
James CampionHOST
16:20
Is there another one you could share that is connected to this record?
Ashley OkenGUEST
16:26
Um, [laughs] I made out with my first boyfriend in high school to Basket Case.
Ashley OkenGUEST
16:32
That's something.
GregGUEST
19:17
I did have one of my kids today.
GregGUEST
19:19
We were doing a little icebreaker and he said he loved the movie Basket Case.
GregGUEST
19:25
So that kid already has a gold star in my book.
GregGUEST
19:30
Oh, automatic a no matter what he does.
GregGUEST
19:32
No, I mean, yeah.
GregGUEST
19:35
he just he has a nice silver lining going for him all right i'm not gonna give him an automatic a i'm not that easy but he definitely has a nice silver lining and i told him about my my automotive uh mechanic shirt that has the basket case uh one sheet on the back of it and he was all pumped about that and wants me to bring it to school so that was pretty cool to hear the kids still be excited about you know horror movies and stuff so but uh i'm looking up this running uh the running man ripoff that falchi did i'm excited to watch this Yeah.
AnthonyHOST
20:09
Wait, what year did it come out, though? I'm pretty sure it was before Running Man.
GregGUEST
20:12
Well, so it was before the movie The Running Man, but not before the book The Running Man.
Housley CarrNARRATOR
0:23
Monday, September 14, 2026.
Housley CarrNARRATOR
0:26
Basket Case.
Housley CarrNARRATOR
0:27
With U.S. refiners already running hard, relief on diesel remains elusive.
Housley CarrNARRATOR
0:31
Published by Liz Dickin.

12 MINS LATER

Housley CarrNARRATOR
12:32
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Housley CarrNARRATOR
12:35
Inventories, exports, refinery utilization and global product flows will tell us whether the diesel squeeze is actually loosening, or merely waiting for the next disruption.
Housley CarrNARRATOR
12:45
The music for Basket Case was written by Green Day, with lyrics by Billy Joe Armstrong.
Housley CarrNARRATOR
12:50
It appears as the seventh song on Green Day's third studio album, Dookie.

Unknown podcast

Green Day, Lookout! Records, and the 1994 Festival Set That Catapulted Pop‑Punk

Sep 6 · 3 Mentions

speaker_1UNKNOWN
1:32
His voice cracked just enough to send adrenaline through everyone watching.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
1:38
He'd be pulling riffs straight off Basket Case or Longview, both tracks that were practically anthem material after Dookie had blown up worldwide.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
1:50
But even before the music, something odd began simmering in the backstage corridor.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
1:56
A group of guys from a nearby club were eyeing the setlist as if they'd already rehearsed it.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
2:22
It would be a literal swamp by the time Green Day began.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
2:27
The sound system was on a wooden dock that was wobbling as if about to collapse.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
2:33
When Billie Joe launched into Basket Case, the bass thumped with that classic punchy rhythm that made listeners feel like they'd just hit a high-speed kick drum.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
2:45
That punch turned every knee to pop against muddy earth, and then chaos erupted.

Unknown podcast

Tre Cool Joins Green Day: How a New Drummer Propelled Pop‑Punk’s Rise

Sep 6 · 2 Mentions

speaker_1UNKNOWN
9:57
The songwriting that followed Tré’s arrival was visibly impacted by his rhythmic sensibilities.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
10:04
For instance, the track Basket Case features a drum pattern that alternates between a driving kick on every beat and an angular snare fill that gives the song its restless feel, an arrangement that would be difficult to execute without someone who could switch gears on the fly.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
10:25
Tré’s familiarity with reggae-style syncopation also seeped into songs like Brain Stew, where a steady backbeat undercuts a frantic vocal delivery, creating a contrast that became a trademark of early Green Day recordings.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
10:42
Furthermore, he worked closely with Billy to experiment with time signatures, such as in Holiday and Geek, where the drummer’s subtle accents guided the transitions between verses and choruses.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
11:36
When Green Day finally signed with Reprise Records in 1992, the band had already proven that a small, punchy rhythm section could hold their own against the slick polish of major labels.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
11:50
Producers like Rob Cavallo noted that Tré’s aggressive yet disciplined playing was perfect for Dookie because it retained punk energy while enabling radio-friendly arrangements.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
12:04
The record itself showcases his versatility, from the tight snare rolls on the opening track Basket Case, which sounded like a stadium bouncer To the delicate high hats on the intros of longtime victim.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
12:19
This blend made the album accessible enough for MTV, but still true to its roots.

Unknown podcast

Green Day, Lookout!, and the Road to Dookie

Sep 6 · 1 Mention

speaker_1UNKNOWN
2:32
It thrust Billie Joe and his bandmates into the living rooms of teenagers who were previously oblivious to punk's rebellious roots.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
2:41
The Basket Case clip, with its overexposed faces and rapid montage, became the visual anthem of that generation, proving that punk could be both subversive and commercial without a single moment of self-servility.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
2:57
Still, those very visuals drew heat from underground purists who whispered, "Sellout," when the band's glossy footage started to outshine the grit of their garage origins.
speaker_1UNKNOWN
3:11
Radio airplay followed suit almost automatically after MTV's hype.
KellyGUEST
18:51
Known as the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud's redefinition of sexuality led him to develop what complex occurring between a child and a parent? Question number three.
KellyGUEST
19:06
What American rock band has addressed mental illness with songs and albums with titles including Insomniac, Brain Stew, Jaded, and Basket Case? Question number four.
KellyGUEST
19:21
Developed in 1987, the popular treatment known as EMDR stands for what? This type of therapy is commonly used to alleviate distress associated with trauma.
KellyGUEST
19:36
Question number five.
KellyGUEST
22:14
So good.
KellyGUEST
22:15
Question number three.
KellyGUEST
22:17
The rock band that has addressed mental illness with songs including Insomniac, Brain Stew, and Basket Case is Green Day.
KellyGUEST
22:26
Question number four.

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