Wax Half Full

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...

In this episode... Wax, Ads, and Phelix discuss sports betting, stadium names, and mental health. RELEVANT LINKS: * ESPN: NFL suspends Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley for at least 2022 season for betting on games [https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33446869/nfl-suspends-atlanta-falcons-wr-calvin-ridley-least-2022-season-betting-games] * NBC Sports: Westgate SuperBook calls for investigation of i...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss Sitcoms, Wordle, and Chocolate Milk. RELEVANT LINKS: * YouGovAmerica: Wordle: Three-quarters of U.S. players say they would not pay for the game [https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2022/02/18/wordle-willingness-to-pay-poll] * Politico: Eric Adams is after your child's chocolate milk [https://www.politico.com/news/2022/03/13/eric-adams-...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss Ye's antics and skill-based content creation. EPISODE 68 PLAYLIST: * ADS: Conway the Machine + Benny the Butcher + Westside Gunn - John Woo Flick [https://youtu.be/NIHphNy0j94] * WAX: Billy Joel - Miami 2017 [https://youtu.be/coYwBvysy3Q] * PROD. KEITH: Saba + 6LACK + Smino - Still [https://youtu.be/syw_aZ3AqLg] Find the full playlist and more shows at thejuj...

In this episode Wax, Ads, and Jason talk about opps and esports. EPISODE 67 PLAYLIST: * ADS: Mid-Air Thief - Swamp [https://youtu.be/x8t7j8Td2RM] * WAX: Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay [https://youtu.be/6J538b-OLRU] * JASON: Lenny Kravitz - It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over [https://youtu.be/TmENMZFUU_0] * PROD. KEITH: Nelly + Tim Mcgraw - Over and Over [https://youtu.be/n3htOCjafTc] Fin...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about alcohol, steroids, and cringe music. RELEVANT LINKS: * NHK: Two Asahi Beer plants to close [https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220216_29/] * Healthumer: 코로나19 이후 국민 음주 감소?…'홈술' 보편화되면서 음주량 다시 늘어나 [http://www.healthumer.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=5868] * Insider: Steroids are rampant among fitness influencers, trainers...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss Spotify's CEO, vegan school lunches, and other schoolyard tales. RELEVANT LINKS: * TWITTER: Full text of Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's note to staff [https://twitter.com/pkafka/status/1490511000499544068] * EATER: New Yorkers Take to Twitter to Share Harrowing Photos of NYC's First 'Vegan Friday' Meals [https://ny.eater.com/2022/2/4/22918359/vegan-friday-school-lun...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss covid-based media, vegetables, and plant meat. RELEVANT LINKS: * YouGov: Should TV, movies, and books reference the pandemic, or ignore it? [https://today.yougov.com/topics/entertainment/articles-reports/2022/01/25/should-tv-movies-and-books-reference-pandemic-or-i] * NYT: In Los Angeles, Veggie Burgers With Real Veggies Still Appeal [https://www.nytimes.com/...

In this episode... Wax and Ads talk about Spotify, Prefectural government spending, and VTubers. RELEVANT LINKS: * ArsTechnica: Spotify support buckles under complaints from angry Neil Young fans [https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/01/spotify-support-buckles-under-complaints-from-angry-neil-young-fans/] * SoraNews24: Is anime making otaku eat less rice? Government launches Girl Running Late...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss Microsoft acquiring ActiBlizz and vegans bullying vegetarians. RELEVANT LINKS: * The Guardian: Who moved my cheese? The silent battle between vegetarians and vegans [https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/may/20/who-moved-my-cheese-the-silent-battle-between-vegetarians-and-vegans] EPISODE 62 PLAYLIST: * ADS: かつて... (Katsute…) - EGO-WRAPPIN' [https://youtu.b...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the youth rejecting sports and embracing cigarettes. RELEVANT LINKS: * New York Times: Pro Sports Leagues Are Chasing Gen Z Where It Plays [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/sports/video-games-nfl-gamers-gen-z.html] * New York Times: That Cloud of Smoke Is Not a Mirage [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/style/smoking-cigarettes-comeback.html] EPISODE 61 PLA...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss Djoker and Fukubukuro. RELEVANT LINKS: * Guardian: Novak Djokovic visa cancelled: why is the tennis star being kicked out of Australia? [https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/06/novak-djokovic-visa-cancelled-why-is-the-tennis-star-being-kicked-out-of-australia] * SoraNews24: Fukubukuro Roundup 2022 [https://soranews24.com/tag/fukubukuro-roundup-2022/] EP...

In this episode... Wax and Ads look back at resolutions, google searches, and 2021 vibes. RELEVANT LINKS: * YouGovAmerica: Americans who plan to make New Year's resolutions are more optimistic about better things in 2022 [https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2021/12/23/americans-who-plan-make-new-years-resolutions] * Google: Discover what the world was searching for this year...

In this episode... Wax, Ads, and Jason hate on holidays. RELEVANT LINKS: * TELEGRAPH: I recreated The Holiday to see if I could find love in New York [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/north-america/united-states/new-york/recreated-holiday-see-could-find-love-new-york/] * SORANEWS24: Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men protest against Christmas on streets of Tokyo [https://sorane...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the treatment of teachers, coaching styles, and the Globes. RELEVANT LINKS: * Teachers in South Dakota [https://twitter.com/NoLieWithBTC/status/1470141286502080519] * 79th Golden Globes nominees [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/79th_Golden_Globe_Awards] * Jags Fire Urban Meyer [https://twitter.com/mysportsupdate/status/1471356941331054592?s=21] EPISODE 57 PLAYL...

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss Grammys nominees, TGA winners, mascots, and tobacco. RELEVANT LINKS: * Drake Withdraws His 2022 Grammy Nominations [https://variety.com/2021/music/news/drake-withdraws-2021-grammy-nominations-1235127358/] * Weird [https://mobile.twitter.com/mondomascots/status/1302446204832243713] mascots [https://mobile.twitter.com/mondomascots/status/1467542002908930048]fro...

In this episode... Wax and Ads hijack an advice column and give the advice that nobody wants but everybody needs. EPISODE 55 PLAYLIST: * ADS: Boys Age - Icicle Beach [https://youtu.be/q5HCuMcpAZc] * WAX: YELLE - Les soupirs et les refrains [https://youtu.be/9S2i-F35DlQ] * PROD. KEITH: Burna Boy + Polo G - Want It All [https://youtu.be/W0FE2Hjn30E]

In this episode... Wax and Ads discuss (spoilers included) the Riot Games/Fortiche/Netflix's Arcane. EPISODE 54 PLAYLIST: * ADS: Bea Miller - Playground [https://youtu.be/3jfI-z__GY0] * WAX: X Japan - Tears [https://youtu.be/tTNybXzqb-g] * PROD. KEITH - Denzel Curry + Gizzle + Bren Joy - Dynasties & Dystopia [https://youtu.be/y_fB0IMbq54]

In this episode... Wax and Ads kick off the second year of episodes with Cowboy Bebop, onsen promotions, and piss. RELEVANT LINKS: * SoraNews24: Anime tie-up with Japanese onsen town causes public outcry, officials double-down on collaboration [https://soranews24.com/2021/11/19/anime-tie-up-with-japanese-onsen-town-causes-public-outcry-officials-double-down-on-collaboration/] * Yahoo: Brass Agains...