Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 39 minutes ago
Follow Jesse: instagram.com/mtvjesse
Coby: instagram.com/cobyisaoglu
Kyler: instagram.com/kylerisaoglu
Zack: instagram.com/zacharygilligan
Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/78CFLd7Imi0fyRRSKRkm0j
Podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basement-talk/id1719375700
Website: basementtalk.com
Instagram: instagram.com/basementtalk
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thebasementtalk
#basementtalk #mtvjesse #nelk
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:23 The final podcast in Jesse's studio
01:00 Sunny Suljic, Hollywood, and staying genuine
04:20 The reality of networking and fame in LA
05:32 Meeting celebrities and staying grounded
07:42 Jesse's craziest Hollywood fight story
08:42 Growing up in Canada & landing an MTV show
10:16 Building NELK and the marketing behind the brand
11:30 Creating Full Send merch and massive drops
14:32 The first time NELK made serious money
15:55 Would NELK blow up if it started today?
18:23 Jackass, YouTube, and internet chemistry
19:08 Alcohol culture, sobriety, and responsibility
20:02 Why Jesse left NELK
22:20 When success starts becoming corporate
23:42 Protecting yourself from opportunists
24:51 The first time Jesse met Kyle Forgeard
26:20 The prank call era and old-school comedy
28:42 Unreleased prank ideas and future TV projects
30:31 Hollywood rumors and fan theories
35:11 Carnivore diet, fitness, and health
37:39 Zyns, nicotine, and bad habits
39:11 Jesse's experience with cocaine and addiction
41:47 Money vs followers: what matters more?
43:04 Fame, dating, and relationships
45:03 Every dog has its day: success and happiness
46:42 Staying motivated and avoiding complacency
47:07 Kratom addiction and recovery
48:31 Inside the Yakuza experience in Japan
49:56 Relationships during the NELK years
52:36 Dating, trust, and social media
55:38 Looks, confidence, and attracting women
58:42 Unfiltered relationship talk
1:02:52 Bob Menery vs Johnny Manziel reaction
1:03:40 Jesse talks influencer boxing
1:06:02 Netflix fights vs UFC production
1:09:09 Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria & UFC debates
1:14:23 Who would Jesse fight in influencer boxing?
1:17:22 SteveWillDoIt's departure from NELK
1:18:28 Friday Beers, FaZe Clan & evolving brands
1:22:07 Jesse's future goals and filmmaking ambitions
1:24:36 Family, relationships, and life purpose
1:25:50 Learning to appreciate success
1:29:18 Why chasing more never ends
1:31:33 Future sparring events and content ideas
1:32:57 Final thoughts and outro
Follow Jesse: instagram.com/mtvjesse
Coby: instagram.com/cobyisaoglu
Kyler: instagram.com/kylerisaoglu
Zack: instagram.com/zacharygilligan
Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/78CFLd7Imi0fyRRSKRkm0j
Podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basement-talk/id1719375700
Website: basementtalk.com
Instagram: instagram.com/basementtalk
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thebasementtalk
#basementtalk #mtvjesse #nelk
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:23 The final podcast in Jesse's studio
01:00 Sunny Suljic, Hollywood, and staying genuine
04:20 The reality of networking and fame in LA
05:32 Meeting celebrities and staying grounded
07:42 Jesse's craziest Hollywood fight story
08:42 Growing up in Canada & landing an MTV show
10:16 Building NELK and the marketing behind the brand
11:30 Creating Full Send merch and massive drops
14:32 The first time NELK made serious money
15:55 Would NELK blow up if it started today?
18:23 Jackass, YouTube, and internet chemistry
19:08 Alcohol culture, sobriety, and responsibility
20:02 Why Jesse left NELK
22:20 When success starts becoming corporate
23:42 Protecting yourself from opportunists
24:51 The first time Jesse met Kyle Forgeard
26:20 The prank call era and old-school comedy
28:42 Unreleased prank ideas and future TV projects
30:31 Hollywood rumors and fan theories
35:11 Carnivore diet, fitness, and health
37:39 Zyns, nicotine, and bad habits
39:11 Jesse's experience with cocaine and addiction
41:47 Money vs followers: what matters more?
43:04 Fame, dating, and relationships
45:03 Every dog has its day: success and happiness
46:42 Staying motivated and avoiding complacency
47:07 Kratom addiction and recovery
48:31 Inside the Yakuza experience in Japan
49:56 Relationships during the NELK years
52:36 Dating, trust, and social media
55:38 Looks, confidence, and attracting women
58:42 Unfiltered relationship talk
1:02:52 Bob Menery vs Johnny Manziel reaction
1:03:40 Jesse talks influencer boxing
1:06:02 Netflix fights vs UFC production
1:09:09 Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria & UFC debates
1:14:23 Who would Jesse fight in influencer boxing?
1:17:22 SteveWillDoIt's departure from NELK
1:18:28 Friday Beers, FaZe Clan & evolving brands
1:22:07 Jesse's future goals and filmmaking ambitions
1:24:36 Family, relationships, and life purpose
1:25:50 Learning to appreciate success
1:29:18 Why chasing more never ends
1:31:33 Future sparring events and content ideas
1:32:57 Final thoughts and outro
