Wax Episodic | Severance • Fallout • Pluribus
Fun, in-depth, episode-by-episode talk about great TV.
Current shows: Severance
On hiatus: Pluribus, Fallout, Alien: Earth, and IT: Welcome to Derry
Great TV is art. It surprises, thrills, delights, and moves us. It can clarify what we already know to be true—or expand our world. Wax Episodic is for you if you don’t just watch great TV—you want to immerse yourself in it and connect with other fans.
Hosted by longtime TV podcaster Jason Cabassi (The ’Cast of Us, Welcome to the White Lotus) and friends, Wax Episodic covers some of the best current scripted TV series. With sharp insight, genuine reactions, and a mix of analysis and fun, we break it all down episode by episode—including a listener feedback segment where you guys join in the conversation.
Severance S1E8 "What's for Dinner?"
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”. ...
Severance S1E7 "Defiant Jazz"
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/1hls1z...
Severance S1E6 "Hide and Seek"
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...
Severance S1E5 "The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design"
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 tho...
Severance S1E4 "The You You Are"
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 ver...
Severance S1E3 "In Perpetuity"
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://...
Severance S1E2 "Half Loop"
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”. Le...
Severance S1E1 "Good News About Hell"
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 ...
Fallout S2E8 "The Strip"
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 ...
Fallout S2E7 "The Handoff"
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. Men...
Fallout S2E6 "The Other Player"
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 liste...
Fallout S2E5 "The Wrangler"
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/fall...