Wax Half Full

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about the environment, DMs, and a dead monarch. RELEVANT LINKS: * NYTimes: The Rise and Fall of America's Environmentalist Underground [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/26/magazine/earth-liberation-front-joseph-mahmoud-dibee.html] * DOJ: Pacific Northwest Environmental Extremist and Arsonist Pleads Guilty [https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/pacific-northwest-environm...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about rural Japan, series finales, and Gen Z stereotypes. RELEVANT LINKS: * SoraNews24: Japanese government wants to encourage wealthy foreigners to travel deeper into Japan, NHK says [https://soranews24.com/2022/08/31/japanese-government-wants-to-encourage-wealthy-foreigners-to-travel-deeper-into-japan-nhk-says/] * Variety: The Worst Series Finales of All Time...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about mascots, impressionable youth, and vices. RELEVANT LINKS: * YouGovAmerica: How are teachers changing their students' lives? [https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/08/22/how-teachers-changing-their-students-lives-poll] * TheState: South Carolina's live rooster mascot is getting a new name. What should it be? [https://www.thestate.c...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about Japanese alcoholism, grammar, and Twitter. RELEVANT LINKS: * BBC: Japan urges its young people to drink more to boost economy [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62585809] * SoraNews24: Japanese elementary school student teaches us all how to pronounce English like a native speaker [https://soranews24.com/2022/08/15/japanese-elementary-school-student-teac...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk Billboard charts, retiring numbers, and office shorts. RELEVANT LINKS: * Twitter: "2013 gotta be the worst billboard top ten of all time" [https://twitter.com/ConceptHuman/status/1557478864590438400] * NBA: Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA [https://pr.nba.com/bill-russells-no-6-jersey-to-be-retired-throughout-nba/] * YouGov: Shorts are no...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk tattoos and Beyonce. RELEVANT LINKS: * YouGov: Should visible tattoos be allowed in the workplace? [https://yougov.co.uk/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/08/05/should-visible-tattoos-be-allowed-workplace] * Rolling Stone: Beyoncé Removes 'Milkshake' From 'Energy' After Kelis Called Her Out for 'Theft' [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/beyonce-...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about in-game advertising and obscure sports. RELEVANT LINKS: * LoLEsports: LCS Joins Forces with HBO Max beginning July 23 to promote the launch of House of the Dragon [https://lolesports.com/article/lcs-joins-forces-with-hbo-max-beginning-july-23-to-promote-the-launch-of-house-of-the-dragon/blt192932bd1ba0b8a5] * SoraNews24: Crotch Cup 2022 eSports festival he...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about grammar and ice cream. RELEVANT LINKS: * Yahoo: Spelling errors can be sexy? Study shows men prefer dating profiles with poor grammar [https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/spelling-errors-men-dating-profiles-163141856.html] * YouGovAmerica: America's favorite ice-cream flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and mint chocolate chip [https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifesty...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the benefits of alcohol, media literacy, and the consequences of being of arrested. RELEVANT LINKS: * The Guardian: Alcohol is never good for people under 40, global study finds [https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jul/14/alcohol-is-never-good-for-people-under-40-global-study-finds] * Awful Announcing: ESPN apologizes on-air for Ja Morant segment based o...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about busty waifu delays, UK porn consumption lies, and JAV actress lies. RELEVANT LINKS: * SoraNews24: Breast material shortage causing delay for explosively popular US$479 busty anime girl mousepad [https://soranews24.com/2021/02/24/breast-material-shortage-causing-delay-for-explosively-popular-us479-busty-anime-girl-mousepad/] * YouGov: How often do Britons w...

In this episode... Wax and Ads tiredly discuss things in an attempt to preserve the streak. EPISODE 85 PLAYLIST: * ADS: KiNGONS - I DON'T WANNA STOP MY MUSIC [https://youtu.be/oWvHjYk9vuA] * ADS: HARU NEMURI - Souzou Suru [https://youtu.be/4uXFkYWkVHU] * ADS: NECRONOMIDOL - Dawnslayer [https://youtu.be/4tS3_OCnQRc] * PROD. KEITH: Warren G + Nate Dogg - Regulate [https://youtu.be/1plPyJdXKIY] Find...

In this episode... Wax and Ads look into America's deepest fears. RELEVANT LINKS: * YouGovAmerica: Three in 10 Americans fear snakes — and most who do fear them a great deal [https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/06/16/americans-fear-snakes-heights-spiders-poll] EPISODE 84 PLAYLIST: * ADS: Lupe Fiasco - On Faux Nem [https://youtu.be/UInFzXM73yc] * WAX: Kate Bush - Wutheri...

In this episode... Wax and Ads internet browsers and movie musicals. RELEVANT LINKS: * Yahoo FInance: End of Internet Explorer Spells Trouble for Japan Businesses [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/end-internet-explorer-era-spells-053851010.html] * SoraNews24: Do most Japanese Gen Z music lovers skip the guitar solo in songs? Survey finds out [https://soranews24.com/2022/06/15/do-most-japanese-gen-z-...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss rural bars and sportswashing. RELEVANT LINKS: * Slate: How the Upstart Saudi Golf Tour Rapidly Came Back From the Dead [https://slate.com/culture/2022/06/liv-golf-saudi-arabia-phil-mickelson-dustin-johnson.html] EPISODE 82 PLAYLIST: * ADS: Shamir - Gay Agenda [https://youtu.be/FOR85NCk_VM] * WAX: My Bloody Valentine - Sometimes [https://youtu.be/fH0NQzXlzyQ]...

In this episode... Wax and Jason discuss Morbius memes, feeding house guests, and activism stunts. RELEVANT LINKS: * Twitter: Swedish Guest Relations [https://twitter.com/SamQari/status/1529868644846641153] * CBSNews: Mona Lisa smeared with cake in apparent climate protest [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mona-lisa-cake-climate-change-protest-louvre/] * Newsweek: 'Glue Girl' Protests Timberwolves Own...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss teachers, food obsessions, and long-distance food delivery. RELEVANT LINKS: * YouGov: Less than half of teachers would enter the profession if given the choice again [https://yougov.co.uk/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/05/27/less-half-teachers-would-enter-profession-if-given] * WalesOnline: Woman who ate nothing but crisp sandwiches for 23 years cured...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about gym jobs, fast food ads, and outsourcing OnlyFans. RELEVANT LINKS: * SoraNews24: A permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting pirate trainers [https://soranews24.com/2022/05/18/a-permanent-one-piece-themed-fitness-gym-is-opening-in-japan-now-recruiting-pirate-trainers/] * Yahoo: Where's the beef? McDonald's, Wendy's hit with...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about Kendrick Lamar's new album and the relationships between pets and their humans. RELEVANT LINKS: * YouGov: Cat mums and dog dads: around one in three consider themselves their pet's "parent" [https://yougov.co.uk/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/05/06/cat-mums-and-dog-dads-around-one-three-consider-th] EPISODE 78 PLAYLIST: * ADS: Kendrick Lamar + Samp...

In this episode... Wax, Ads, and Phelix discuss ties, tobacco (again), and school lunches (again). RELEVANT LINKS: * SoraNews: No more neckties! Japanese prefecture abolishes necktie dress code for government employees [https://soranews24.com/2022/05/04/no-more-neckties-japanese-prefecture-abolishes-necktie-dress-code-for-government-employees/] * NPR: The FDA is proposing a ban on menthol cigarett...

In this episode... Wax catches up with Ads on his time since moving to Japan. EPISODE 76 PLAYLIST: * ADS: Pusha T + Labrinth + MALICE - I Pray For You [https://youtu.be/ks46NGPS00k] * WAX: The Blanche Hudson Weekend - Noise and Fury [https://youtu.be/zF0TLqYRfVs] Find the full playlist and more shows at thejujus.moe [https://thejujus.moe/]. Support Us on Ko-fi [https://ko-fi.com/thejujus]. Intro/O...

In this episode... while Ads is away, Wax and Jason discuss animal resurrection and indoor plumbing. RELEVANT LINKS: * YouGovAmerica: Most Americans say they would not want to bring dinosaurs back from extinction [https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/04/22/americans-would-not-bring-back-dinosaurs] * Kyodo News: FEATURE: Don't stand and deliver: More Japanese men opting t...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk calories, table manners, and fads before Ads finally departs for Japan. RELEVANT LINKS: * BBC: Calories now appear on menus in large restaurant chains [https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60989825] * SoraNews24: Bowl or chopsticks: Which one should you pick up first? [https://soranews24.com/2022/04/08/bowl-or-chopsticks-which-one-should-you-pick-up-first/] * Korea...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the Grammys and playground sports strategies. RELEVANT LINKS: * THR: Kanye West Misses 2022 Grammys, Still Takes Home Two Awards for 'Donda' [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/kanye-west-2022-grammys-moments-1235124271/] * Wikipedia: 64th Annual Grammy Awards [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64th_Annual_Grammy_Awards] * Twitter: HipHopNumbers [h...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss kayfabe and practical jokes. RELEVANT LINKS: * YouGovAmerica: Three in five Americans say Will Smith was wrong to hit Chris Rock [https://today.yougov.com/topics/entertainment/articles-reports/2022/03/28/will-smith-was-wrong-hit-chris-rock] * Mediaite: SHOCK POLL: Majority of Americans Side With Will Smith Over Chris Rock in Oscar Slap Brouhaha [https://www.m...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about recycling scams and school dress codes. RELEVANT LINKS: * SoraNews24: Family Mart convenience stores will stop offering plastic forks, recommends chopsticks instead [https://soranews24.com/2022/03/11/family-mart-convenience-stores-will-stop-offering-plastic-forks-recommends-chopsticks-instead/] * SoraNews24: All Tokyo public high schools abolish rules forc...