Wax Half Full
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast... Wax, alongside his co-host Ads, turns a meme into reality with interviews and discussions about whatever comes to mind.
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Episodes
Ep.52 – Anniversary
November 14, 2021 00:16 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads celebrate Ads reaching his goal of teaching in Japan and other things. RELEVANT LINKS: * SoraNews24: Train driver sues Japan Rail…over 56 yen for a one-minute delay [https://soranews24.com/2021/11/10/train-driver-sues-japan-rail-over-56-yen-for-a-one-minute-delay/] * SoraNews24: Potato chips that don't get your fingers all powdery developed by Calbee and Tokyo Banana [https://soranews24.com/2021/11/11/potato-chips-that-dont-get-your-fingers-all-powdery-devel...
Ep.51 – Sell Out or We Riot
November 06, 2021 23:10 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the expansion of the League of Legends IP, the collapse of Blizzard, and the unification of Korea. RELEVANT LINKS: * Arcane League of Legends [https://arcane.com/en-us/] * Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 Delayed [https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/11/blizzard-delays-diablo-iv-overwatch-2-amid-exec-departure/] EPISODE 51 PLAYLIST: * ADS: A$AP Rocky - Bass [https://youtu.be/0k1CuAHPidw] * WAX: Imagine Dragons + Kendrick Lamar - Radioactive [https://youtu...
Ep.50 – Changing the Game
October 31, 2021 04:29 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss groups of death, source material, and rice. RELEVANT LINKS: * Global Warming is Good Actually [https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20211027/p2a/00m/0na/010000c] EPISODE 50 PLAYLIST: * ADS: Mid-Air Thief - Swamp [https://youtu.be/x8t7j8Td2RM] * WAX: Ras Kass - Interview With a Vampire [https://youtu.be/3ZmQLphnGQE] * PROD. KEITH: Koffee - The Harder They Fall [https://youtu.be/DqffI4JzIcc]
Ep.49 – Something Something Society
October 24, 2021 05:36 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss Australian tyranny, parental outrage, and the moral fabric of society. RELEVANT LINKS: * USA Invading Australia [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/22/rightwing-pundit-candace-owens-suggests-us-invade-australia-to-free-an-oppressed-people] * Kids Playing Squid Game [https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/yes-kids-are-playing-squid-game-at-recess-now-what/] * Math is Racist [https://twitter.com/UrbanInuk/status/1450989276557025280] ...
Ep.48 – On Cloud Nine
October 17, 2021 03:06 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads dump on NA and EU at Worlds as well as discuss fast food collabs and other food related topics. RELEVANT LINKS: * Fast Food Collabs [https://www.businessinsider.com/megan-thee-stallion-popeyes-new-hot-sauce-2021-10] * Banning Dog Consumption [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/27/south-korean-president-suggests-ban-on-eating-dog-meat] * Secret Meat Room [https://ny.eater.com/2021/9/30/22701150/eleven-madison-park-secret-meat-room-chicken-trout-foie-...
Ep.47 – Netflix and No Chill
October 10, 2021 05:24 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads talk about Pitchforks, Streaming, and Spaghetti. RELEVANT LINKS: * Pitchfork album re-reviews [https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/pitchfork-reviews-rescored/] * Netflix viewership ranks [https://observer.com/2021/09/netflix-ratings-most-popular-watched-films-tv-series-viewership/] * Eminem spaghetti restaurant [https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/2021/09/24/eminem-launching-moms-spaghetti-pop-up-airing-local-commercials/5842248001/]...
Ep.46 – Copium in Liquid Form
October 03, 2021 00:48 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the LoL World Championship with TL superfan Jason. Episode 46 Playlist: * ADS: Jay-Z - 4:44 [https://youtu.be/zSkA61esq_c] * WAX: Story of the Year - The Antidote [https://youtu.be/rup9sgjB_cY] * JASON: Weezer - El Scorcho [https://youtu.be/okthJIVbi6g] * PROD. KEITH: True Damage - Giants [https://youtu.be/sVZpHFXcFJw]
Ep.45 – Squid Cafe
September 26, 2021 01:28 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss squids, plumbers, soap, and more. RELEVANT LINKS: * Super Mario movie cast [https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1441168479864844292] * Maid cafe stolen lizards [https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210921/p2a/00m/0na/004000c] EPISODE 45 PLAYLIST: * ADS: Injury Reserve - Knees [https://youtu.be/AvYU1mIMiuY] * WAX: Metric - Help I'm Alive [https://youtu.be/we_czU9sJ3g] * PROD. KEITH: Amine - Riri [https://youtu.be/J6LUnNqYGsg]
Ep.44 – Linguistic Palette
September 19, 2021 05:07 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss Final Fantasy, international cuisine rankings, loanwords, and sci-fi vs fantasy. RELEVANT LINKS: * Countries rate cuisine from around the world. [https://today.yougov.com/topics/food/articles-reports/2019/03/12/americas-favorite-foods-around-world] * Senpai notice me. [https://soranews24.com/2021/09/12/japanese-netizens-give-their-thoughts-on-how-english-has-changed-the-meaning-of-senpai/] * Need more followers. [https://twitter.com/cr5892/status/14...
Ep.43 – Gamer Oppression
September 12, 2021 01:34 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss Tim Epic v. Tim Apple, China's war on gamers, and why 12yos should be allowed to smoke. RELEVANT LINKS: * Epic v. Apple [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/10/technology/epic-apple-app-developers.html] * China v. Femboys [https://news.yahoo.com/china-orders-gaming-giants-cut-052311000.html] EPISODE 43 PLAYLIST * ADS: Ka ft. Roc Marciano - Sins of the Father [https://youtu.be/tvyLNTh_enY] * WAX: Beyoncé - If I Were a Boy [https://youtu.be/AWpsOqh8q0M...
Ep.42 – Pork and a Side Salad
September 05, 2021 01:51 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss breathing, eating pets, and vices. RELEVANT LINKS: * Coco Gauff Total Concentration Breathing [https://twitter.com/WTA_insider/status/1392829316220669955] * Japanese Youtuber [https://mothership.sg/2021/08/japan-pig-100-days/] Eats Pig After 100 Days [https://mothership.sg/2021/09/kalbi-pig-eaten-100-days/] * Sweetgreen CEO [https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx5amz/sweetgreen-ceo-vaccines-and-masks-will-not-save-us-but-salads-might] on Obesity Epidemi...
Ep.41 – Death of the Author, Art, & Adaptation
August 29, 2021 02:02 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss CR7, supporting bad people, and live-action Cowboy Bebop. RELEVANT LINKS: * CR7 to Man Utd [https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/official-statement-on-agreement-reached-for-cristiano-ronaldo?utm_campaign=ManUtd&utm_medium=post&utm_source=twitter] * Live-Action Cowboy Bebop First Look [https://twitter.com/NetflixGeeked/status/1429790559288299521] EPISODE 41 PLAYLIST: * WAX: Aretha Franklin - Chain of Fools [https://youtu.be/5C4FnlftQt4] * ADS: mm...
Ep.40 – What is Paying for an Experience?
August 22, 2021 05:48 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads welcome Jason back once again to talk about nicknames, game show hosts, and how much memories are worth. RELEVANT LINKS: * Celebrity Aliases [https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristenharris1/surprising-celebrity-stage-names] * Ex-Jeopardy Host [https://www.theringer.com/tv/2021/8/18/22631299/mike-richards-jeopardy-host-search-process-past-comments] Mike Richards [https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/mike-richards-jeopardy-host-fired-1235045394/] * Disney Star Wars Galac...
Ep.39 – Bathing Hooligans
August 14, 2021 23:11 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss footy fandom, bathing habits, and international animal fights. TOPICS + LINKS * Celebrity [https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/how-often-should-kids-be-bathed-ashton-kutcher-mila-kunis-194051471.html] Bathing [https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/08/jake-gyllenhaal-prada-luna-rossa-ocean-fragrance] Habits [https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/29/health/hygiene-bathing-floss-brush-teeth-wellness/index.html] * Britons vs. Yanks vs. Wild Animals [https://yougov.co....
Ep.38 – Two for the Price of One
August 07, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss racing wheels, movie reviews, national team nicknames, and more. STORIES MENTIONED: * High Jump Gold Medal Sharing [https://twitter.com/ShayneCurrieNZH/status/1421815642643058688] EPISODE 38 PLAYLIST * ADS: Lupe Fiasco - Steve Jobs: SLR 3 1/2 [https://youtu.be/LuSnP4HmNbE] * WAX: Bone Thugs N Harmony - Ghetto Cowboy [https://youtu.be/xSoUeoPlvHw] * PROD. KEITH: Stormzy - Still Disappointed [https://youtu.be/912YaSKGdlo]
Ep.37 – The Games Continue
July 31, 2021 21:36 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads talk about more ridiculous news and scandals surrounding Tokyo 2020. TIMESTAMPS + LINKS * 00:01:36 - Lightning [https://apnews.com/article/2020-tokyo-olympics-entertainment-sports-health-coronavirus-pandemic-fd94ec7f2fd17723d38f8bcfdb663c7e] Round [https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASP7Q6G0PP7QUTFK00J.html] News [https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASP7X6G7SP7XULFA024.html] * 00:03:41 - Watching the Games * 00:08:15 - 10k Cases [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-...
Ep.36 – The Bummer Games
July 22, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the sordid journey to Tokyo 2020. TIMESTAMPS + LINKS: * 00:02:10 - Opinion Polls [https://www.ipsos.com/ipsos-mori/en-uk/2020-summer-olympics-perceptions] * 00:07:12 - State of Emergency [https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/08/japan-olympics-committee-bans-spectators-following-state-of-emergency.html] * 00:10:33 - National [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35158004] Stadium [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_National_Stadium] * 00:12:19 - Logo Plagia...
Ep.35 – The Face of Sleeping on the Floor
July 17, 2021 19:42 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode... Wax, Ads, and Phelix discuss how to sleep, subtitles in baseball, and poop coins. TIMESTAMPS + LINKS: * 00:05:22 - Lockdown/KR Gym Rules [https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/07/13/1015613059/no-fast-music-or-fast-running-covid-rules-in-seoul-force-gym-goers-to-slow-down] * 00:18:05 - Chairs and Sleeping Positions * 00:27:10 - SAS on Ohtani [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/stephen-smith-shohei-ohtani-how-racism-gets-coded-concerns-over-...
Ep.34 – Independent Competition
July 10, 2021 05:09 - 1 hour - 93 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss 4th of July traditions, competitive eating, and a child fighting ring. TIMESTAMPS + LINKS: * 00:03:55 - The Fourth of July * 00:17:40 - Competitive Eating [https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/1411720226664820737] * 00:42:25 - Doritos Spicy Nacho Chip Review * 00:48:20 - Playground Fight Club [https://www.curbed.com/2021/07/greenpoint-parents-rumble-over-playground-fight-club.html?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=s1&utm_campaign=nym] * 01:02:30 - Music...
Ep.33 – Doping for Flavor
July 03, 2021 03:07 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads speak with Juju about why doping is good, whether or not charcoal is bad, and ugly Japanese fixer uppers. TIMESTAMPS + LINKS: * 00:09:40 - Olympian Sha'Carri Richardson does the weeds [https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/sports/olympics/shacarri-richardson-suspended-marijuana.html] * 00:35:45 - Kettle Brand Farmstand Ranch chips review * 00:47:30 - Abandoned Japanese Homes for the Low [https://www.insider.com/japan-ghost-towns-population-vacancy-rates-akiya-...
Ep.32 – World's Strongest Lockdown
June 27, 2021 08:41 - 52 minutes - 72 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the rules of Sydney's lockdown, the strongest man in the world, and question why pokemon are more socially accepted than gacha waifus. TIMESTAMPS * 00:01:00 - Life in Lockdown * 00:19:22 - World's Strongest Man 2021 * 00:36:50 - Pokemon Snap EPISODE 32 PLAYLIST * ADS: Hiatus Kaiyote - Chivalry Is Not Dead [https://youtu.be/aaNm48wiezs] * WAX: Nas - Memory Lane (Sittin' in da Park) [https://youtu.be/ImSoA_fAVL4] * PROD. KEITH: DJ Kayslay - Rolli...
Ep.31 – Gym, Tan, Poop
June 19, 2021 03:47 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss strong people and stronger smells. TIMESTAMPS + LINKS * 00:00:01 - Neon Genesis Evangelion * 00:06:55 - World's Strongest Man * 00:29:50 - Buff Lady Bartenders [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fncFOY7DWtk] * 00:38:40 - NYC Subway Poop [https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-nyc-subway-filthy-feces-soiled-train-cars-20210614-s4bsgebfpzcmpid5pozwna5qia-story.html] * 00:48:20 - World of Warcraft * 00:53:55 - Stool Sample * 00:57:30 - Music of the ...
Ep.30 – Boxing with God
June 12, 2021 05:38 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the prestige, decline, and adolescents of sport. Timestamps: * 00:01:15 - State of Origin * 00:14:00 - Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul * 00:44:35 - School Events Japanese Kids Hate the Most [https://soranews24.com/2021/06/07/what-event-did-you-hate-most-in-elementary-school-survey-asks-japanese-adults/] * 01:06:20 - Music Recommendations Ep. 30 Playlist * Ads: Bishop Nehru - Driftin' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Z9Rm5z4qQ] * Keith: J. Cole...
Ep.29 – Spot the Difference
June 05, 2021 05:53 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode... Wax and Mani discuss human supremacy, the death of cinema, and the proper way to cook meat.
Ep.28 – Cooking the Books
May 29, 2021 02:50 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn this episode... Wax, Ads, and Jason talk endorsement deals, structural integrity, and eating insects.
Ep.27 – Stomach Pains, Trains, & Animal Fights
May 22, 2021 03:18 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss Japanese train schedules, pizza toppings, dating apps, and losing to animals in unarmed fights. TIMESTAMPS + LINKS * 00:11:10 - Train Driver Potty Break [https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/japan-bullet-trains-hnk-intl/index.html] * 00:40:40 - Unarmed Animal Fights [https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2021/05/13/lions-and-tigers-and-bears-what-animal-would-win-f] EPISODE 27 PLAYLIST * Ads: Tyler, The Creator - Garden Shed [ht...
Ep.26 – Is Anything Real Anymore?
May 15, 2021 05:47 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads welcome Jason back to the show to discuss getting messy on the countertop, self-improvement, and the latest NHL blunder. TIMESTAMPS + LINKS: * 00:00:00 - Ads' Week in Review * 00:12:51 - Most Common YouTube Vlog Greetings [https://www.youtube.com/trends/articles/hey-guys/] * 00:25:50 - Spaghetti on the Counter [https://twitter.com/jarvis/status/1391837013096108033] / Viral Food Videos [https://www.eater.com/platform/amp/2021/5/11/22430383/] * 00:42:06 - Ke...
Ep.25 – False Idols
May 08, 2021 03:25 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss fake kidnappings, idol tv hostages, and squid.
Ep.24 – Beefing with the Kids
May 01, 2021 02:15 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this Episode... Wax and Ads follow up on idols, sports, and corporate espionage.
Ep.23 – Azeroth Super League
April 24, 2021 02:55 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads welcome Jpak to discuss MMO nostalgia, Super soccer, and Taylor Swift.
Ep.22 – Wrestling with Power
April 16, 2021 03:19 - 1 hour - 132 MBIn this episode... Wax, Ads, and Prod. Keith discuss the levels of toxicity found in both sports and types of energy.
Ep.21 – Sourced in the North
April 09, 2021 04:06 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads welcome Jason to put a Canadian twist on usual topics such as food, more food, and global bureaucracy.
Ep.20 – No Place Like Home
April 02, 2021 01:34 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss local locales, fake crimes, capitalist apologies, and ecological disasters.
Ep.19 – Idols of Econ
March 26, 2021 02:41 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss how stan culture will save the global economy and some other stuff too.
Bonus: 18.1818/2 Pathos to Recover
March 22, 2021 01:20 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBIn this bonus episode... Wax talks to Cam about the present and future state of global Covid vaccination.
Ep.18 – Luck of the Eilish
March 19, 2021 04:12 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads are joined by Zess to discuss holidays, holidays, and... why awards shows are not anything proper, all propaganda.
Ep.17 – Dashing Royals
March 12, 2021 03:58 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the cons of friendship and being bad at math, as well as the pros of being a kept man.
Episode 17: Dashing Royals
March 12, 2021 03:58 - 51 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss the cons of friendship and being bad at math, as well as the pros of being a kept man. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wax-half-full/message
Episode 16: A Gamer in Sheep's Clothing
March 05, 2021 04:57 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads welcome Sheep to discuss literature fashion, filthy casuals, and prejudice against the undead. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wax-half-full/message
Ep.16 – A Gamer in Sheep's Clothing
March 05, 2021 04:57 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads welcome Sheep to discuss literature fashion, filthy casuals, and prejudice against the undead.
Ep.15 – Daft Pub
February 26, 2021 06:36 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads build a ghost kitchen menu and remember the artists formerly known as Daft Punk.
Episode 15: Daft Pub
February 26, 2021 06:36 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads build a ghost kitchen menu and remember the artists formerly known as Daft Punk. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wax-half-full/message
Ep.14 – A Cruel Angel's Lunch
February 19, 2021 03:59 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads welcome back Juju to discuss how to pronounce diaspora, the real name for small bear-shaped snacks, and which celebrities they simp for.
Episode 14: A Cruel Angel's Lunch
February 19, 2021 03:59 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads welcome back Juju to discuss how to pronounce diaspora, the real name for small bear-shaped snacks, and which celebrities they simp for. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wax-half-full/message
Episode 13: The Esports Which Fusilero Watches
February 12, 2021 02:04 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads are joined by Fusi for the hotly anticipated esports episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wax-half-full/message
Ep.13 – The Esports Which Fusilero Watches
February 12, 2021 02:04 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads are joined by Fusi for the hotly anticipated esports episode.
Episode 12: What a Bummer
February 05, 2021 03:23 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss farmers, stonks, rectal exams, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wax-half-full/message
Ep.12 – What a Bummer
February 05, 2021 03:23 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads discuss farmers, stonks, rectal exams, and more.
Episode 11: A Home for Camtaro
January 28, 2021 22:04 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads are joined by Cam and just weeb it up all over the place, from anime to to the Summer Games. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wax-half-full/message
Ep.11 – A Home for Camtaro
January 28, 2021 22:04 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBIn this episode... Wax and Ads are joined by Cam and just weeb it up all over the place, from anime to to the Summer Games.