Draft:Frank Alvarez

Frank Alvarez
Frank Alvarez
Born	August 1, 1992 (Age 34) New York City, United States
Occupation	Podcaster
Years active	2020-present

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Submission declined on 13 April 2026 by MSK (talk).

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Comment: Please do not resubmit articles without making changes, it will get declined PeriodicEditor (talk) 19:53, 14 April 2026 (UTC)

Comment: Needs more WP:INDEPENDENT sourcing. nil^nz 00:35, 8 April 2026 (UTC)

Francisco "Frank" Alvarez (born July 30, 1992) is an American podcaster and internet personality. He is best known as the co-host of the comedy podcast The Basement Yard alongside Joe Santagato.^[1]

Early life

Frank Alvarez was born and raised in Astoria, Queens, New York, United States. He is of mixed heritage, including Egyptian, Greek, and Colombian descent.^[2]

He grew up alongside Joe Santagato, with whom he later collaborated on multiple digital media projects and podcasts.^[1]

Career

YouTube

The Basement Yard

In 2020, Alvarez joined The Basement Yard as co‑host alongside his lifelong friend Joe Santagato, replacing previous co‑host Danny LoPriore. ^[1] The show has experienced significant growth since Alvarez’s addition, earning a large online following and expanding into live performances. In 2024, Santagato and Alvarez embarked on their first live tour, culminating in sold‑out shows at iconic venues such as Radio City Music Hall in New York City. ^[1]

The Basement Yard continued its rise in prominence with the hosts preparing for a major live show at Madison Square Garden in 2025 as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Both Santagato and Alvarez spoke to People about the pressure and excitement of performing at the arena, reflecting on the evolution of the podcast from a basement setup to a large‑scale live event. ^[1]

In March 2026, Santagato and Alvarez appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers following their win in People magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Poll for “Sexiest Podcasters,” a recognition that brought broader media attention to the show.^[2]

References

1 2 3 4 5 Santino, Catherine (October 1, 2024). "Childhood Best Friends Have a Podcast About 'Nothing,' Now They're Selling Out Radio City Music Hall (Exclusive)". People Magazine.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
1 2 Parent, Tabitha (March 11, 2026). "Seth Meyers Ribs 'The Basement Yard' Stars After Losing PEOPLE's Readers' Choice Sexiest Podcaster to Them". People Magazine.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[:0-1] 1 2 3 4 5 Santino, Catherine (October 1, 2024). "Childhood Best Friends Have a Podcast About 'Nothing,' Now They're Selling Out Radio City Music Hall (Exclusive)". People Magazine.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[:1-2] 1 2 Parent, Tabitha (March 11, 2026). "Seth Meyers Ribs 'The Basement Yard' Stars After Losing PEOPLE's Readers' Choice Sexiest Podcaster to Them". People Magazine.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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