Wax Episodic | Obsessive TV Talk with Jason Cabassi

Silo S3E6-10

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:33:00 -0400

Wow, this slow-burn show picked up the pace in the second half of season three, and we’re totally digging it (pun!). Thrilling to see so many questions answered, and new ones raised, and to find out that the final season isn’t too far away — July 9, 2007! Join Jason, Veronica, and Amelie as we get into all the details of the second half of Silo season 3, maybe our favorite segment of this series so far.

Mentioned:

Silo S4 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yq7dvVINpY

Our previous Silo coverage:

Silo S1E1-6: ⁠https://podcastica.com/podcast/walking-dead-cast/episode/525-silo-s1e1-6⁠
Silo S1E7-10: ⁠https://podcastica.com/podcast/walking-dead-cast/episode/529-silo-s1e7-10⁠
Silo S2E1-6: ⁠https://podcastica.com/podcast/walking-dead-cast/episode/617-silo-s2e1-6⁠
Silo S2E7-10: ⁠https://podcastica.com/podcast/walking-dead-cast/episode/624-silo-s2e7-10⁠
Silo S3E1-5: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic/episode/silo-s3e1-5

Next up on Wax Episodic: Lanterns S1E6 “Bad Optics”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to brightestday@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Support the show

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff at ⁠patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠.

Or make a one-time donation at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/cabassi⁠.

A quick, free, and easy way to support us is to leave a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-obsessive-tv-talk-with-jason-cabassi/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV
Or just search for Wax Episodic wherever you get podcasts.

Also on Wax Episodic:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted series:

Severance (Apple TV): A mind-bending show where office workers’ minds are severed into two selves, one that exists only at work, and the other only outside. It’s beautiful, brilliant, funny, gripping, mysterious, thrilling, thought-provoking, and meticulously crafted in every way. Hosted by Jason and Karen’s innies.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic, post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen.
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, with Pennywise stalking the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elm Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Thank you!

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Lanterns S1E5 "Lights Out"

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:25:00 -0400

Explosive, destructive episode this week as all the tension that’s been building up in this series finally comes to a head. It really felt like a season finale, didn’t it? Which makes us even more curious to find out what they’ll do with the final three episodes. Lots to talk about for this one though, so join us as we talk it out!

Next up on Wax Episodic: Lanterns S1E6 “Bad Optics”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to brightestday@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Check out Kirk’s incredible pop-culture illustrations, everything from the Avengers, to the New York Nicks, to Taylor Swift, and a lot more, all at studiokm.com. You won’t be sorry you did!

Prefer a standalone Lanterns podcast? You can find all our Lanterns episodes, and nothing else, at https://podcastica.com/podcast/casting-light

Support the show

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff at ⁠patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠.

Or make a one-time donation at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/cabassi⁠.

A quick, free, and easy way to support us is to leave a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-obsessive-tv-talk-with-jason-cabassi/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV
Or just search for Wax Episodic wherever you get podcasts.

Also on Wax Episodic:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted series:

Severance (Apple TV): A mind-bending show where office workers’ minds are severed into two selves, one that exists only at work, and the other only outside. It’s beautiful, brilliant, funny, gripping, mysterious, thrilling, thought-provoking, and meticulously crafted in every way. Hosted by Jason and Karen’s innies.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic, post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen.
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, with Pennywise stalking the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elm Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Thank you!

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Lanterns S1E4 "The Weenie"

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:16:00 -0400

Compulsory nude figure drawing, a sudden orbital vaporizing laser, and a hi-tech, futuristic slaughterhouse are just a few of the things that made this episode odd as hell, but never dull! Join Kirk, Jim, and Jason as we talk it out!

Next up on Wax Episodic: Lanterns S1E5 “Lights Out”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to brightestday@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Check out Kirk’s incredible pop-culture illustrations, everything from the Avengers, to the New York Nicks, to Taylor Swift, and a lot more, all at studiokm.com. You won’t be sorry you did!

Prefer a standalone Lanterns podcast? You can find all our Lanterns episodes, and nothing else, at https://podcastica.com/podcast/casting-light

Support the show

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff at ⁠patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠.

Or make a one-time donation at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/cabassi⁠.

A quick, free, and easy way to support us is to leave a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-obsessive-tv-talk-with-jason-cabassi/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV
Or just search for Wax Episodic wherever you get podcasts.

Also on Wax Episodic:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted series:

Severance (Apple TV): A mind-bending show where office workers’ minds are severed into two selves, one that exists only at work, and the other only outside. It’s beautiful, brilliant, funny, gripping, mysterious, thrilling, thought-provoking, and meticulously crafted in every way. Hosted by Jason and Karen’s innies.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic, post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen.
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, with Pennywise stalking the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elm Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Thank you!

What’s next for Wax Episodic?

As I (Jason) mentioned on the podcast, the plan is to go on hiatus for awhile, and come back for the new HBO show, Lanterns, premiering August 16.

Lanterns is an upcoming new superhero/detective series, but I’m most excited about it because of where it’s airing (because HBO has been producing high-quality shows for years), and also the kick-ass bunch of creators and actors who are involved: Lanterns is headed up by Damon Lindelof (LOST, The Leftovers, Watchmen), Chris Mundy (Ozark, True Detective), and Tom King (Mister Miracle, The Vision), stars Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights, Bloodline), Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge), and co-stars Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Castle).

Premise: Green Lanterns are intergalactic peacekeepers who wear rings that give them extraordinary powers. The series follows experienced Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart as they investigate a murder in Rushville, Nebraska, which Jordan believes is an extraterrestrial incident and leads them to darker mysteries and reckonings.

P.S. There’s a chance we’ll be back with a surprise or two before Lanterns. Either way keep us in your feed and we’ll talk to you soon!

Show support

If you’ve enjoyed our Severance coverage and want to keep up with other things I’m doing, one great way is to support me on patreon at patreon.com/jasoncabassi

• Through that, you get ad-free episodes of every podcast I host, featuring coverage of shows like The White Lotus, Yellowjackets, The Testaments, our Walking Dead rewatch, and all the Wax Episodic shows, including Severance, Pluribus, Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, and soon, Lanterns.

• And you also get occasional Patreon-exclusive content, like live call-in shows and exclusive podcasts.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
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Lanterns S1E3 "OutKast"

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:45:00 -0400

So great to get some of John’s backstory this week, making it much more clear why his parents set him on this years-long course to become a Green Lantern. A thoughtfully told, thought-provoking tale, and Jim and Kirk are here to talk it out.

Next up on Wax Episodic: Lanterns S1E4. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to brightestday@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Check out Kirk’s incredible pop-culture illustrations, everything from the Avengers, to the New York Nicks, to Taylor Swift, and a lot more, all at studiokm.com. You won’t be sorry you did!

Prefer a standalone Lanterns podcast? You can find all our Lanterns episodes, and nothing else, at https://podcastica.com/podcast/casting-light

Support the show

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff at ⁠patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠.

Or make a one-time donation at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/cabassi⁠.

A quick, free, and easy way to support us is to leave a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-obsessive-tv-talk-with-jason-cabassi/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV
Or just search for Wax Episodic wherever you get podcasts.

Also on Wax Episodic:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted series:

Severance (Apple TV): A mind-bending show where office workers’ minds are severed into two selves, one that exists only at work, and the other only outside. It’s beautiful, brilliant, funny, gripping, mysterious, thrilling, thought-provoking, and meticulously crafted in every way. Hosted by Jason and Karen’s innies.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic, post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen.
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, with Pennywise stalking the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elm Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Thank you!

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Lanterns S1E2 "Trust Fall"

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:14:00 -0400

Things are getting complicated this week, with details about who these aliens are and why they came to Rushville, Nebraska, and questions about what William Macon is up to, why Hal doesn’t want to report to the Guardians, how John can create a little green birdie sidekick, and a ton more. We do our best this ep to lay it all out for you!

Mentioned:

Check out Kirk’s incredible pop-culture illustrations, everything from the Avengers, to the New York Nicks, to Taylor Swift, and a lot more, all at studiokm.com. You won’t be sorry you did!

Next up on Wax Episodic: Lanterns S1E3. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to brightestday@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Prefer a standalone Lanterns podcast? You can find all our Lanterns episodes, and nothing else, at https://podcastica.com/podcast/casting-light

Support the show

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff at ⁠patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠.

Or make a one-time donation at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/cabassi⁠.

A quick, free, and easy way to support us is to leave a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-obsessive-tv-talk-with-jason-cabassi/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV
Or just search for Wax Episodic wherever you get podcasts.

Also on Wax Episodic:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted series:

Severance (Apple TV): A mind-bending show where office workers’ minds are severed into two selves, one that exists only at work, and the other only outside. It’s beautiful, brilliant, funny, gripping, mysterious, thrilling, thought-provoking, and meticulously crafted in every way. Hosted by Jason and Karen’s innies.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic, post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen.
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, with Pennywise stalking the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elm Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Thank you!

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Lanterns S1E1 "Pilot"

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:13:00 -0400

Lanterns opens strong with an episode that manages to slip in a ton of expositional Green Lantern lore, an intriguing small town mystery, a bunch colorful characters all pushing against each other’s edges (with some fantastic actors playing them), all while asking some deeper questions about human nature, and even throwing in a few jokes that actually made us laugh. Yeah, we’re in!

Next up on Wax Episodic: Lanterns S1E2. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to brightestday@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Prefer a standalone Lanterns podcast? You can find all our Lanterns episodes, and nothing else, at https://podcastica.com/podcast/casting-light

Support the show

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff at ⁠patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠.

Or make a one-time donation at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/cabassi⁠.

A quick, free, and easy way to support us is to leave a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-obsessive-tv-talk-with-jason-cabassi/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV
Or just search for Wax Episodic wherever you get podcasts.

Also on Wax Episodic:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted series:

Severance (Apple TV): A mind-bending show where office workers’ minds are severed into two selves, one that exists only at work, and the other only outside. It’s beautiful, brilliant, funny, gripping, mysterious, thrilling, thought-provoking, and meticulously crafted in every way. Hosted by Jason and Karen’s innies.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic, post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen.
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, with Pennywise stalking the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elm Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Thank you!

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Intro to Lanterns

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:16:00 -0400

We’re back for another new show! Yes, this show is about members of the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic peacekeeping force whose members wear rings that give them powers (and we love that). But there’s a lot more about this series that has us intrigued. Like, why is it also apparently a gritty murder mystery set in rural Nebraska? And what does it mean that HBO, the king of prestige TV, picked it up, with three legendary writers at the helm: Chris Mundy (Ozark), Damon Lindelof (LOST), and Tom King (The Vision)?

That’s more than enough to have us—Jason, Kirk, and Jim—super excited for Lanterns. Join us for a spoiler-lite introduction to the series, followed by a more detailed dive into the trailer that recently debuted at Comic-Con.

Mentioned:

EW interviews Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy: https://ew.com/lanterns-dc-space-cops-drama-dueling-timelines-exclusive-11971022

Next up on Wax Episodic: The Lanterns series premiere, on HBO Sunday, August 16! Let us know your thoughts.

You can email or send a voice message to brightestday@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Prefer a standalone Lanterns podcast? You can find all our Lanterns episodes, and nothing else, at https://podcastica.com/podcast/casting-light

Support the show

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff at ⁠patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠.

Or make a one-time donation at ⁠buymeacoffee.com/cabassi⁠.

A quick, free, and easy way to support us is to leave a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-obsessive-tv-talk-with-jason-cabassi/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV
Or just search for Wax Episodic wherever you get podcasts.

Also on Wax Episodic:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted series:

Severance (Apple TV): A mind-bending show where office workers’ minds are severed into two selves, one that exists only at work, and the other only outside. It’s beautiful, brilliant, funny, gripping, mysterious, thrilling, thought-provoking, and meticulously crafted in every way. Hosted by Jason and Karen’s innies.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic, post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen.
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, with Pennywise stalking the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elm Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Thank you!

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Silo S3E1-5

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:25:00 -0400

Surprise! Here’s Jason, Veronica, and Amelie with coverage of the first five episodes of Apple TV’s dystopian sci-fi mystery, Silo! Synopsis: In a dystopian future where a community exists in a giant silo hundreds of stories deep underground, ten thousand people live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them. But some wonder if they’ve been lied to about why this silo was created and why they’re there.

Our previous Silo coverage:

Silo S1E1-6: https://podcastica.com/podcast/walking-dead-cast/episode/525-silo-s1e1-6
Silo S1E7-10: https://podcastica.com/podcast/walking-dead-cast/episode/529-silo-s1e7-10
Silo S2E1-6: https://podcastica.com/podcast/walking-dead-cast/episode/617-silo-s2e1-6
Silo S2E7-10: https://podcastica.com/podcast/walking-dead-cast/episode/624-silo-s2e7-10

Next up on Wax Episodic: Our introduction to the next show we’ll be covering, HBO’s Lanterns. Let us know your thoughts.

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Other shows we cover on this podcast:

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Severance (Apple TV): A mind-bending show where office workers’ minds are severed into two selves, one that exists only at work, and the other only outside. It’s a beautiful, brilliant, funny, gripping, mysterious, thrilling, thought-provoking show, meticulously crafted in every way. Hosted by Jason and Karen.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

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Severance S2E10 "Cold Harbor"

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:53:00 -0400

The season really went out in grand fashion, with Innie and Outie Mark in a fierce argument with one another, a boisterous in-office marching band celebrating Mark’s completion of the Cold Harbor file, and a climactic battle between Drummond, Lorne of Mammalian’s Nurturable, and Mark, among other things. I mean, the unpredictable whimsy of this show is sublime :) And of course Karen and I had a blast talking it out, as always. Enjoy!

We sincerely thank all of you who followed along with us for Severance! Many of you guys have asked for coverage for years now, and I’m really glad we finally got around to it. It was a blast, and we appreciate you listening along, and special thanks to those of you who wrote in and sent voice messages. Super fun. Can’t wait to watch along with you guys for season 3!

What’s next for Wax Episodic?

As I (Jason) mentioned on the podcast, the plan is to go on hiatus for awhile, and come back for the new HBO show, Lanterns, premiering August 16.

P.S. There’s a chance we’ll be back with a surprise or two before Lanterns. Either way keep us in your feed and we’ll talk to you soon!

Show support

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Severance S2E9 "The After Hours"

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:10:00 -0400

So much heartbreak in this episode, between Gretchen breaking things off with Innie Dylan, Burt and Irving separating, Mark suffering and frustrated, and we even felt bad for Helena being oppressed by her father and Milchick being humiliated by Drummond (devour feculence, Drummond!). Lots to talk about, and I (Jason) am happy to be joined by my good friend Eric this week, with whom it was a pleasure to podcast. Karen’s on vacay (not in Widow’s Bay) and she’ll be back for the finale!

Mentioned:

Eric Nordhoff’s podcast and creative coaching: ericnordhoff.com
Heavyweight podcast: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/heavyweight

Next up on Severance: S2E10 “Cold Harbor”, the end of our Severance coverage for now! Let us know your thoughts.

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Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

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Severance S2E8 "Sweet Vitriol"

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:53:00 -0400

Of course as we suspected, viewing this episode through our analytical podcaster’s lens we found a lot to dig into and appreciate about this episode and it’s implications for Harmony Cobel’s character, the series in general, and what it says about the real world. Still wasn’t our favorite though.

Next up on Severance: S2E9 “The After Hours”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

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Severance S2E7 "Chikhai Bardo"

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:23:00 -0400

What a surprising, beautiful, romantic, tragic, f#$ked up episode this week. We found it especially impactful seeing (and feeling) Mark and Gemma’s relationship and life together come alive onscreen, and then so sad to see it destroyed by Lumon.

Next up on Severance: S2E8 “Sweet Vitriol”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

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Severance S2E6 "Attila"

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:34:00 -0400

An episode of thruples (sometimes with only two people), and so of course we invited in a third, listener Damian, for this week’s podcast. Enjoy!

Next up on Severance: S2E7 “Chikhai Bardo”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

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Severance S2E5 "Trojan's Horse"

Sat, 23 May 2026 00:46:00 -0400

An angsty episode this week as the Innies have a funeral for Irving and wrestle with the complications of recent events, and Milchick suffers the indignity of the dreaded performance review.

Next up on Severance: S2E6 “Attila”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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Severance S2E4 "Woe's Hollow"

Fri, 15 May 2026 22:17:00 -0400

Interesting how with just a simple change of scenery, all the weirdness of this show just kind of disappears. Just kidding, MDR’s excursion to the wintery and bleakly beautiful Woe’s Hollow was weird as fuck, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. We’re delighted to be joined this episode by Rachel, who’s been granted provisional access to this audio experience. Please enjoy her insights equally.

Mentioned:

Pluribus — Carol’s Trip Bonus Scene: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYmiqh7-Fnw&t=24s⁠

Next up on Severance: S2E5 “Trojan’s Horse”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to ⁠waffleparty@podcastica.com⁠.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: ⁠https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe⁠
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at ⁠facebook.com/groups/podcastica⁠.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: ⁠patreon.com/jasoncabassi⁠

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Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Severance, Pluribus, Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: ⁠https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe⁠

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at ⁠podcastica.com⁠.

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Severance S2E3 "Who Is Alive?"

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:56:00 -0400

An odd, lovable episode this week, with a lot of small movement on various fronts. I mean, I suppose you could describe like 75% of all Severance episodes that way…. This one had goats in it, which does narrow it down. Some.

Next up on Severance: The season two premiere, S2E4 “Woe’s Hollow”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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Severance S2E2 "Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig"

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:41:00 -0400

Is it weird that when we get an episode exclusively set in the outside world that we miss the office? Well, we did find a ton to love about this one too, because this show is always mysterious, funny, beautiful, and thought provoking, among other things.

Mentioned:

Sesame Street: Bert Dances To Doin' The Pigeon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDJsgtoizj8

Next up on Severance: The season two premiere, S2E3 “Who Is Alive?”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

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Severance S2E1 "Hello, Ms. Cobel"

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:29:00 -0400

A propulsive (and yet regressive?) first episode of the season, bringing up new questions and feeling like things have been frustratingly papered over in that way that only mega-corporations can do. And yet, we can’t wait for more :)

Mentioned:

Ben Stiller & Adam Scott Break Down 'Severance' Season 2 Opening Scene | Vanity Fair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOeFQ2ghR3U

Next up on Severance: The season two premiere, S2E2 “Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

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Severance S1E9 "The We We Are"

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:30:00 -0400

Is this one of the all-time great episodes of TV ever? Would I be asking that question if we didn’t think it was? Possibly.

Next up on Severance: The season two premiere, S2E1 “Hello, Ms. Cobel”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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Severance S1E8 "What's for Dinner?"

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:56:00 -0400

The quarter is over, the quotas have all been met, and the innies are making a metaphorical break for it. This week Karen is joined by special guest Lucy for a discussion of all that and also the ethics of parties involving waffles.

Next up on Severance: The season one finale, S1E9 “The We We Are”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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Severance S1E7 "Defiant Jazz"

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:25:00 -0400

The innies have HAD IT this week, and we don’t blame them. Also, Milchick has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad (and well deserved) day. The smug motherf#$%r.

Mentioned:

Michael Chernus (Ricken) on Ricken’s childhood and upbringing: https://www.reddit.com/r/SeveranceAppleTVPlus/comments/1hls1zu/rickens_childhood/#lightbox
The Lexington Letter: https://www.severance.wiki/_media/the_lexington_letter.pdf
Severance stickers (and other art) by listener Marci Brinker: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByMarciBrinker

Next up on Severance: S1E8 “What’s for Dinner?”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com.
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Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

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Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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Severance S1E6 "Hide and Seek"

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:51:00 -0400

Ooh, some open defiance on the Severed Floor this week. Can you imagine actually asking your boss what you do? Just kidding, but we’re glad things are kicking into a higher gear!

Mentioned:

Severance stickers (and other art) by listener Marci Brinker: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByMarciBrinker

Next up on Severance: S1E7 “Defiant Jazz”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
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Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.

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Severance S1E5 "The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design"

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:38:00 -0400

The Severed workers are finally starting to question Lumon and show a little bit of that defiant, rebellious spirit, in part because of (of all things) Dr. Ricken Lazlo Hale's The You You Are. Maybe that guy’s actually onto something….

Next up on Severance: S1E6 “Hide and Seek”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com.
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Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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Severance S1E4 "The You You Are"

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:01:00 -0400

A budding office romance between Burt and Irving this week, Cobell drills into Petey’s brain, and Helly has absolutely had it.

Mentioned

Free eBook The You You Are: A Spiritual Biagraphy of You by Dar. Ricken Lazlo Hale, PhD: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-you-you-are/id6738364141
Audiobook version, narrated by the author: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-you-you-are/id1780413757

Next up on Severance: S1E5 “The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
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Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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Severance S1E3 "In Perpetuity"

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:35:00 -0400

Why are you standing weird? Stand normal. Are you uncomfortable? We could all look away?

Mentioned

Free eBook The You You Are: A Spiritual Biagraphy of You by Dar. Ricken Lazlo Hale, PhD: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-you-you-are/id6738364141
Audiobook version, narrated by the author: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-you-you-are/id1780413757

Next up on Severance: S1E4 “The You You Are”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
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Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

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Severance S1E2 "Half Loop"

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:34:00 -0400

Your outie is intelligent, kind, and good looking. Your outie is fond of listening to podcasts during long walks on the beach. Your outie particularly loves Wax Episodic. Your outie has excellent taste. Please enjoy every moment of this episode equally.

Next up on Severance: S1E3 “In Perpetuity”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Other shows we cover on this podcast:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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Severance S1E1 "Good News About Hell"

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Who are you?

I’m sorry, we got ahead of ourselves. Hi there, you listening to the podcast. Welcome to our long-asked-for coverage of… Severance! There’s so much to dig into with this show, with all its mysteries, satirical commentary, wry humor, gorgeous-yet-mundane aesthetics, fun characters with world-class actors playing them, and more. We (Jason and Karen) are so glad you decided to join us for this one. Whether you’re already a fan or it’s your first time through, we just bet it'll make you feel right as rain.

Next up on Severance: S1E2 “Half Loop”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
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Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.

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Fallout S2E8 "The Strip"

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:18:00 -0400

Okie dokey, that’s it for Fallout season 2! We thought it was a great season finale, packed to the rads with answers (the Enclave is behind it all, and the President is one of them), more questions (have Hank and Steph been a thing for 200 years or what?), and as f$%ked up and funny as ever.

Thanks from all three of us to everyone for joining us for this series! What a freaking blast it is, right? It was so much fun to cover, and we especially appreciate those of you who wrote and called in (but we love all of ya).

I (Jason) hope you guys all stick around as Karen and I start with Apple TV’s Severance next week. We’re going back to the beginning and the plan is to cover the whole series, episode-by-episode, spoiler free. What is Severance, you ask? It’s a trippy workplace sci-fi thriller where employees surgically split their work and personal memories, creating two separate versions of themselves. It starts as a clever corporate experiment and develops into an unsettling mystery about identity, control, and rebellion. Smart, stylish, funny, and quietly disturbing, with an incredible cast — Adam Scott, Zach Cherry (!), Britt Lower, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Patricia Arquette. Hosted by Jason and Karen.

And if you’re looking for something else to dig into, highly recommend checking out any of the other shows this podcast covers. They are…

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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Fallout S2E7 "The Handoff"

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:27:00 -0400

This show hitting close to home for anyone else? It’s another fantastic episode, with Steph’s escape from U.S.-occupied Canada, and a Cooper-Maximus-Thaddeus team-up. We just wish the real world would stop moving closer to Fallout and start seeing it as the warning it is. PS We love you, Canada.

Mentioned:

Send Help (new Sam Raimi movie) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEE

Next up on Fallout: S2E8 “The Strip”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5
Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.

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Fallout S2E6 "The Other Player"

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:09:00 -0400

Post-apocalyptic protagonists must pursue perilous paths, proving problematic. Power plays like a profligate poker chip. Past promises provoke painful perceptions of once proud parentage. Pivotal protagonists probe personal principles, prioritize protection, but postpone peace. (With thanks to listener Collin Stilwell.)

Metioned:

Bald Move’s 24-Hour Batmanathon for Alzheimer’s charity: https://baldmove.com/groundhog-day-2026/
Jason talking The Pitt on Bald Move’s “Into the Pitt” podcast: baldmove.com/the-pitt/s02e02-800-a-m

Next up on Fallout: S2E7 “The Handoff”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5
Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.

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Fallout S2E5 "The Wrangler"

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:36:00 -0400

A revealing episode this week as Cooper confronts Mr. House, Norm finds out about the FEV, and Lucy barfs up a lung. Grab yourself an ice-cold nukatini, sit back, and relax as Kara, Kasi, and Jason talk it out!

Metioned:

Fallout Shelter reality series casting: https://us.castitreach.com/ag/slus/fallout/welcome.html

Next up on Fallout: S2E6 “The Other Player”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5
Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.

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Fallout S2E4 "The Demon in the Snow"

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:08:00 -0400

What other show gives you a drug-addicted heroine battling a gang of ghoulish, Elvis impersonators? I mean, delightful, right?

Mentioned

Interactive Fallout Explorer: fallout-s2.amazonstudios.com/

Next up on Fallout: S2E5 “The Wrangler”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797
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Fallout S2E3 "The Profligate"

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:14:00 -0400

Only on Fallout could a bunch of children working in a sweat shop managed by a ghoul be this delightful. :P Aside from that, it feels like things are about to pop off, with Maximus starting a war, and Cooper riling things up with the Legion. Join Kasi, Kara, and Jason as we talk it through.

Next up on Fallout: S2E4 “The Demon in the Snow”. Let us know your thoughts!

You can email or send a voice message to telegrams@podcastica.com.
Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe
Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.

Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5
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Pluribus S1E9 "La Chica o El Mundo"

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 22:07:00 -0400

If only Manousos had made it to New Mexico a few weeks earlier as he intended, then he and Carol might have been on the same page — but it was fun to see them argue about it and then ultimately get there, and we’re very much looking forward to season two to find out what happens next. Karen and I are thrilled to be joined by David — a huge Vince Gilligan fan, a Podcastica host, and Karen’s hubs — to talk it out!

Thanks everyone for joining us for this show! Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Karen and I will be back for Severance at some point, possibly in February, and we may check out a Vince Gilligan-written episode or two of The X-Files in the meantime. And if you’re looking for something else to dig into, highly recommend checking out any of the other shows this podcast covers.

They are….

Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

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Fallout S2E2 "The Golden Rule"

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:25:00 -0400

Another killer episode, with Norm posing as a genetically engineered supermanager, Hank’s montage of exploding mice brains, Lucy apparently recounting all of A Christmas Carol to Cooper against his will, or the tragic story of Maximus’ losing his parents, among other things. Join Kasi and Jason as we talk it out on this twisted Christmas Eve. Happy holidays!

Next up on Fallout: S2E3 “The Profligate”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

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Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

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Pluribus S1E8 "Charm Offensive"

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:46:00 -0400

We’re happy to see Carol finally start asking some questions and intrigued by the answers. And how very human of her to be distracted by Zosia’s charm offensive.

Next up on Pluribus: S1E9 “La Chica o El Mundo”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

It’s our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Pluribus, Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun, and you won’t believe how wonderful it feels, Carol.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other shows on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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Fallout S2E1 "The Innovator"

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:48:00 -0400

Forward motion on all fronts as Lucy and the Ghoul cross the LA desert in search of Hank McClean, and we’re introduced to a mysterious new corporate villain. Plus, Reg starts a club. Great to be back in the world of Fallout! Join Kasi, Kara, and Jason as we talk it out.

Next up on Fallout: S2E2. Let us know your thoughts!

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Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun.
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Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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IT: Welcome to Derry S1E8 "Winter Fire"

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:41:00 -0400

NOTE: Pennywise struck again and totally d*#ked Shawns audio in this one, but we fixed it back up! 🤡🎈

An exciting finale that mostly delivered on what we asked for: A satisfying conclusion with some intriguing possibilities for the future of this series. Nice!

Thanks to all of you from both Shawn and Jason for taking this ride with us! It turned out better than we both hoped, and we loved the back-and-forth with many of you guys along the way. Should Welcome to Derry be renewed for a second season, we plan to be back talking about it again!

Until then, please check out one or more of the other shows we cover. I (Jason) am so pleased with how each and every one is turning out, and I’m sure at least some of you would enjoy one or more of them. They are….

Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Showrun by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Podcast hosted by Jason and Karen!
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.

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Pluribus S1E7 "The Gap"

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:06:00 -0400

Such a beautiful episode, a contrast in wish-fullfilment and despair, distraction and purpose, alien and natural, and so much more, all told with almost no dialog. Karen and I really dug it. Join us as we talk it through.

Next up on Pluribus: S1E8 “Charm Offensive”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Other Wax Episodic shows:

Consider trying one of these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows that we cover on this very podcast:

IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

It’s our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Pluribus, Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun, and you won’t believe how wonderful it feels, Carol.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other shows on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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IT: Welcome to Derry S1E7 "The Black Spot"

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:45:00 -0400

Alright, s#!t got real in one of the most disturbing episodes of television we’ve ever seen. Join Shawn and Jason as we talk it through.

Mentioned:

Harvard Project Implicit (tests on unconscious racial biases): https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

Next up on IT: Welcome to Derry: The season 1 finale, S1E8 “Winter Fire”! Let us know your thoughts. We’ll be recording the Tuesday after the episode airs.

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Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Showrun by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Podcast hosted by Jason and Karen!
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other shows on our network at podcastica.com.

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Pluribus S1E6 "HDP"

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:02:00 -0400

It’s a Vegas fantasy, baby! Super fun episode this week, with some juicy new details revealed by the individual formerly known as John Cena. And Karen and I are stoked to be joined by Chris and Jason from the Talking Dead podcast to talk it out. Because this show brings up so very many questions, and what two better guys to ponder them with than those guys?

Mentioned:

Check out Chris and Jason on the Talking Dead podcast: talkingdeadpodcast.com

Next up on Pluribus: S1E7 “The Gap”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Other Wax Episodic shows:

Consider trying one of these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows that we cover on this very podcast:

IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

It’s our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Pluribus, Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun, and you won’t believe how wonderful it feels, Carol.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other shows on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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Seriously, you’ll be glad you did once you understand how wonderful it feels.

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IT: Welcome to Derry S1E6 "In the Name of the Father"

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:45:00 -0400

Fantastic episode this week. As IT stokes fear that drives friends and family apart, a few pockets of warmth, love, and connection bloom, and the show weaves it all together in a beautiful (and unsettling) way.

Next up on IT: Welcome to Derry: S1E7 “The Black Spot”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Showrun by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Podcast hosted by Jason and Karen!
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other shows on our network at podcastica.com.

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Pluribus S1E5 "Got Milk"

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:27:00 -0400

Ooh, some creepy twists in this one, as the entire world takes a break from Carol. We’re glad to see it get a little more Twilight Zone-y as it goes along. Join Jason and Karen as we talk it out.

Mentioned:

Follow our Stranger Things coverage on the Strange Indeed podcast: https://podcastica.com/podcast/strangeindeed
You can leave comments for the podcast on the Strange Indeed Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/StrangerTCast) or by sending an email or voice message to strangerthingscastpod@gmail.com

Next up on Pluribus: S1E6 “HDP”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Other Wax Episodic shows:

Consider trying one of these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows that we cover on this very podcast:

IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

It’s our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Pluribus, Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun, and you won’t believe how wonderful it feels, Carol.
Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other shows on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.
Seriously, you’ll be glad you did once you understand how wonderful it feels.

Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review:

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IT: Welcome to Derry S1E5 "Neibolt Street"

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:45:00 -0400

Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic

—

So, you down with the clown?

Next up on IT: Welcome to Derry: S1E6 “In the Name of the Father”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Other Wax Episodic shows:

We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Showrun by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Podcast hosted by Jason and Karen!
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Check out other shows on our network at podcastica.com.

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Pluribus S1E4 "Please, Carol"

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:58:00 -0400

Fun episode this week as Carol finally starts asking the pod people some of the same kinds of things we’d be asking.

Mentioned:

Bloodsong of Wycaro excerpt (free from the Apple Book Store): https://books.apple.com/us/book/bloodsong-of-wycaro/id6754341665

Next up on Pluribus: S1E5 “Got Milk”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Other Wax Episodic shows:

Consider trying one of these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows that we cover on this very podcast:

IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed.
Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy.

Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:

It’s our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Pluribus, Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun, and you won’t believe how wonderful it feels, Carol.
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Fallout S1E8 "The Beginning"

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:55:00 -0400

Answers galore in this thrilling season finale that sets us up for exciting things to come. What more could we ask for, right? PS Am I a monster for laughing at all the CEO’s plans for experimenting on people in the vaults….?

Ah well, if so then I’m a monster who wants to thank all you guys for listening along with us this season, and thanks to everyone who wrote or called in. We’ll see you soon for season 2!

Next up on Fallout: S2E1, premiering Dec 17!

Fallout season 2 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECI3eCAxRGw

Other Wax Episodic shows:

While you’re waiting for season 2, consider checking out these other shows we’ve been covering on Wax Episodic:

Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Showrun by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Podcast hosted by Jason and Karen!
IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror.
Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant!

Contact us:

If you get a chance to watch any of those and have thoughts, let us know and we may respond on the podcast.

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Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe

Check out other shows on our network at podcastica.com.

Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi

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IT: Welcome to Derry S1E4 "The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function"

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:45:00 -0400

This week was a bit lighter on the shocking horror (which is something, considering a girl saws her own eyeballs off), but we thought it deepened the story in ways that are having us dig this show more than ever. Join Jason and Shawn as we talk it out!

Next up on IT: Welcome to Derry: S1E5 “Neibolt Street”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Pluribus S1E3 "Grenade"

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:22:00 -0400

We thought this ep was a deeper exploration of Carol’s character, and how she’s not only immune to the pod people virus, but also to allowing herself to feel happy even when everything is going well. Hmm, maybe that is why she’s immune to the virus (except Air Force One-guy doesn’t seem to have that problem). Anyway, this ep was a joy to watch, and to podcast on, and we hope you enjoy!

Next up on Pluribus: S1E4 “Please, Carol”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Fallout S1E7 "The Radio"

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:25:00 -0400

Like some of you guys, we were smiling from ear to ear through most of this one. Lol at Lucy being sentenced to DEATH!!!… by banishment to the surface… and we’ll give you two weeks’-worth of supplies… and of course we’ll have someone carry it up to the surface for you. Join Kara and Jason as we talk this one out. One more left to go

Mentioned:

Fallout season 2 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECI3eCAxRGw

Next up on Fallout: S1E8 “The Beginning”. Let us know your thoughts!

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IT: Welcome to Derry S1E3 "Now You See It'

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:45:00 -0400

Some classic graveyard scares this week, and a visit to a carnival “freak show” in an early cycle of It, and we thought this episode made “weaponizing Pennywise” storyline better. Join Shawn and Jason as we talk it out!

Next up on IT: Welcome to Derry: S1E4 “The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Pluribus S1E1&2 "We Is Us" & "Pirate Lady"

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:46:00 -0400

We’ve been waiting for this one — it’s the return of Vince Gilligan (and Jason and Karen), and it did not disappoint! It was creepy, intriguing, thought-provoking, at once fresh and familiar, extremely odd in the best way, and just so much fun. Join uuuusssss as we talk it out!

Next up on Pluribus: S1E3 “Grenade”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Fallout S1E6 "The Trap"

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0400

We love how this show gives us something new each week. This week, a swanky cocktail party for a bunch of corporate sellouts, a mysterious vault full of possibly cultist mutants, and a makeshift new “govermint”. Join Kasi and Jason to talk it out.

Mentioned:

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Next up on Fallout: S1E7 “The Radio”. Let us know your thoughts!

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IT: Welcome to Derry S1E2 "The Thing in the Dark"

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:45:00 -0400

Wow, how messed up can this show get? Apparently way more, and it’s only episode two. We’re loving the story (with one possible questionable exception) and the characters and the twisted creativity behind these nightmare scenarios, and we thought this episode deepened things as the show gets more into the racial tensions of the 1960s.

Next up on IT: Welcome to Derry: S1E3 “Now You See It”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Fallout S1E5 "The Past"

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:26:00 -0400

Lots of people hiding things in this episode, and things not being what they seemed. You can trust us though. We’d never steer you wrong.

Mentioned:

Simlish translator: https://anythingtranslate.com/translators/simlishtranslator/

Next up on Fallout: S1E6 “The Trap”. Let us know your thoughts!

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IT: Welcome to Derry S1E1 "The Pilot"

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 01:45:00 -0400

It’s time for IT. To us this first episode felt more like a classic ‘80s-style horror movie as a TV series than anything we’ve seen before, which is really fun! Join Shawn and Jason to talk it out.

Next up on IT: Welcome to Derry: S1E2 “The Thing in the Dark”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Fallout S1E4 "The Ghouls"

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:06:00 -0400

Between Steph’s seduction of Chet after dressing him in her dead husband’s clothes, and feral ghouls that are basically rage virus zombies, and JELL-O pie, we were smiling ear-to-ear at this week’s episode. Join Kasi, Kara, and Jason as we talk it out, with some bonus Greek myth comparisons from Kara to boot.

Mentioned:

Nuka-Cola locater: https://www.jonessoda.com/pages/costco-ne-fallout

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Fallout S1E3 "The Head"

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Another fantastic episode in this show of extremes, and this time Kara’s here along with Kasi and Jason to talk it out!

Mentioned:

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A super cute Axolotl: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/amphibians/facts/axolotl

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Fallout S1E2 "The Target"

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

This episode was stuffed to the gills with cool s#%t — gory action, irradiated mutant animals, the most adorable dog ever, and freakin' Michael “Ben Linus” Emerson — as Lucy explored the surface world and Maximus realized his dream of playing knight. Join Jason and Kasi as we talk it out!

Mentioned:

Bethesda Softworks Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/BethesdaSoftworks
Is Fallout 76 Worth Playing In 2025? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6i7prPBLag

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Fallout S1E1 "The End"

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Here we go: Fallout! This retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic extravaganza is a collision of humor and terror, charm and gore, propriety and depravity, mystery and adventure, and so much more. It’s smartly written, extravagantly produced, and we think the casting is perfect, with Ella Purnell as our uber-plucky hero, and Walton Goggins as our sassy, ghoulish foil.

I’m joined by Kasi and Wendy to talk out this first episode, which manages to be entertaining while dropping a ton of detail about this world. Join us as we talk it out!

Next up: Fallout S1E2 “The Target”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Alien: Earth S1E8 "The Real Monsters"

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

It wasn’t as conclusive a season finale as we maybe wanted, but it was chock full of Alien: Earth greatness, and Jason, Randy, and Kara had a blast getting into all the details.

Thank you to all you guys who watched and listened along with us. It was a great time!

Next up for Wax Episodic: The post-apocalyptic, retro-futuristic, mutant-infested extravaganza, Fallout! Come join us for another great ride! All eight episodes of season one are available now on Amazon Prime, and we’ll be continuing on with season two when it premieres in December.

Next up: Fallout S1E1 “The End”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Alien: Earth S1E7 "Emergence"

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Such a mix of tones in this action-packed episode, at times simultaneously sad, sweet, disturbing, funny, and horrific. We were down with it and we’re very much looking forward to the finale next week. Listen in as we talk it out.

ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re looking at covering either Severance or Fallout next while we wait for the Pluribus premiere. Want to help us choose which one? Join our Podcastica FB group at facebook.com/groups/podcastica and look for the poll.

Next up: Alien: Earth S1E8 “The Real Monsters”. Let us know your thoughts!

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Alien: Earth S1E6 "The Fly"

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Deepening questions of loyalty, identity, and morality this week, and also toxic fly barf.

Links:

• The Pandominion parallel earths books Jason mentioned: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series/m-r-carey/the-pandominion/

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Alien: Earth S1E5 "In Space, No One..."

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Blech!!!! Ewwwwwwwww!!!

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Links:

Alien: Isolation Digital Series - Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wafu9S8Mjas&t=189s

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Alien: Earth S1E4 "Observation"

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400

A quieter episode, but filled with fascinating angles to think about and explore, entertaining character dynamics, and most of all, rising tension on all fronts. This thing is clearly headed towards a major clusterf&@ck... Kara and Jason are happy to be joined this ep by Alien aficionado Archmaester Renny!

Links:

Control/AI — Help prevent the development of AI super intelligence: https://controlai.com/take-action/usa
Video — What happens if AI just keeps getting smarter? https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=104&v=0bnxF9YfyFI&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcontrolai.com%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjg2NjMsMzY4NDIsMjg2NjY

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Alien: Earth S1E3 "Metamorphosis"

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:45:00 -0400

Bro! Did you see this episode?! Dude, it was creepy as f#$k! But seriously, we’re loving the dynamism of this show. It’s at times funny, disturbing, thrilling, thought-provoking, beautiful, and massively grody. And this episode delivered on all fronts, bro! Join Randy and Jason to talk it out.

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Alien: Earth S1E1&2 "Neverland" & "Mr. October"

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:58:00 -0400

The wait is over — Alien: Earth has landed, and Noah Hawley’s first two episodes deliver everything we hoped for: suspense, grotesque alien terrors, strange new lifeforms, and a sharp look at how unchecked corporate ambition could shape our future — in a series that (at least so far) feels both classic and brand new. Join Jason, Randy, and Kara as we dig into “Neverland” and “Mr. October.”

Links:

Brain interface used to edit YouTube video — paralyzed Neuralink patient also uses AI to narrate with his own voice: https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/brain-interface-used-to-edit-youtube-video-paralyzed-neuralink-patient-also-uses-ai-to-narrate-with-his-own-voice?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Pluribus Primer: What We Know So Far

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:47:00 -0400

We can’t lie, we’re excited for Pluribus, the upcoming series created by Breaking Bad showrunner Vince Gilligan. I (Jason) am equally thrilled to be covering that on this podcast after Alien: Earth, with my former Walking Dead ‘Cast co-host of 10 years, Karen! Happiness is contagious.

Join us in this quick episode for a rundown on everything we know so far about this series, plus some speculation on what it’s going to be about.

Links:

Official Pluribus teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbsiKjVAV28
Our tonge-in-cheek Pluribus teaser video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MgHamaN_-Oc

Next up: Alien: Earth S1E1&2 “Neverland” & “Mr. October”! Let us know your thoughts.

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Aliens (1986)

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:30:00 -0400

So much fun to revisit one of the most classic sci-fi action movies ever. We’re starting to think these creatures might be dangerous, btw. Join Randy and Jason for some in-depth appreciation before we move on to the new stuff!

Links:

Alien: Earth trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbsiKjVAV28
Abstract for Archmaester Rennie’s article "Negotiating the Vietnam War Through Permeable Genre Borders: Aliens as Vietnam War Film, Platoon as Horror Film.": https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=LxLSuWAAAAAJ&citation_for_view=LxLSuWAAAAAJ:Y0pCki6q_DkC

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Alien (1979)

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Are you more excited for a show that takes place in the Alien universe, or a new Noah Hawley show? For us it’s both. To get ready for Alien: Earth (premiering August 12), we’re going back to the beginning, to the iconic 1979 sci-fi horror classic, Alien! Transmission incoming.

Alien: Earth trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbsiKjVAV28

Next up: The blockbuster 1986 Alien follow-up, James Cameron’s Aliens. Let us know your thoughts!

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Wax Introductory

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:57:00 -0400

Who are we? What is this? What’s going on here?! Short answer: We’re gonna be podcasting on some great TV shows, the ones you’re still thinking about when they’re over, and want someone to talk to about. Long answer: See podcast.

Next up: The iconic 1979 sci-fi thriller that started it all, Alien! Let us know your thoughts.

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