Wax Episodic | Obsessive TV Talk with Jason Cabassi

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 bl...

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 pleasu...

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! You can email or send a voic...

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! You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com. Or join our Di...

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! 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/6WUMt...

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! 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 ot...

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. ...

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! You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com. Or join ou...

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 pre...

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...

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! 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.g...

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! You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com. Or...

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_lexingto...

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 mes...

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. Or join our Discord wher...

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 Nex...

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 A...

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! You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com. Or jo...

Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — 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 it’s mysteries, satirical commentary, wry humor, gorgeous-yet-mundane aesthetics, fun characters with wo...

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...

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 u...

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://bal...

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 em...

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 hos...

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...