Severance S2E10 "Cold Harbor"

Severance S2E10 "Cold Harbor"

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 blast talking it out, as always. Enjoy! We sincerely thank all of you who followed along with us for Severance! Many of you guys have asked for coverage for years now, and I’m really glad we finally got around to it. It was a blast, and we appreciate you listening along, and special thanks to those of you who wrote in and sent voice messages. Super fun. Can’t wait to watch along with you guys for season 3! What’s next for Wax Episodic? As I (Jason) mentioned on the podcast, the plan is to go on hiatus for awhile, and come back for the new HBO show, Lanterns, premiering August 16. Lanterns is an upcoming new superhero/detective series, but I’m most excited about it because of where it’s airing (because HBO has been producing high-quality shows for years), and also the kick-ass bunch of creators and actors who are involved: Lanterns is headed up by Damon Lindelof (LOST, The Leftovers, Watchmen), Chris Mundy (Ozark, True Detective), and Tom King (Mister Miracle, The Vision), stars Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights, Bloodline), Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge), and co-stars Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Castle).  Premise: Green Lanterns are intergalactic peacekeepers who wear rings that give them extraordinary powers. The series follows experienced Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart as they investigate a murder in Rushville, Nebraska, which Jordan believes is an extraterrestrial incident and leads them to darker mysteries and reckonings. P.S. There’s a chance we’ll be back with a surprise or two before Lanterns. Either way keep us in your feed and we’ll talk to you soon!  Show support If you’ve enjoyed our Severance coverage and want to keep up with other things I’m doing, one great way is to support me on patreon at patreon.com/jasoncabassi [http://patreon.com/jasoncabassi] • Through that, you get ad-free episodes of every podcast I host, featuring coverage of shows like The White Lotus, Yellowjackets, The Testaments, our Walking Dead rewatch, and all the Wax Episodic shows, including Severance, Pluribus, Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, and soon, Lanterns. • And you also get occasional Patreon-exclusive content, like live call-in shows and exclusive podcasts. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:  * Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe [https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe]  * Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica [http://facebook.com/groups/podcastica]. Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: * On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797] * On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5]  * Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.  Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Severance S2E9 "The After Hours"

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 pleasure to podcast. Karen’s on vacay (not in Widow’s Bay) and she’ll be back for the finale! Mentioned: * Eric Nordhoff’s podcast and creative coaching:  ericnordhoff.com [http://ericnordhoff.com]  * Heavyweight podcast: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/heavyweight [https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/heavyweight]  Next up on Severance: S2E10 “Cold Harbor”, the end of our Severance coverage for now! Let us know your thoughts. * You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com [waffleparty@podcastica.com]. * Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe [https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe]  * Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica [http://facebook.com/groups/podcastica]. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi [http://patreon.com/jasoncabassi]  * Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi [http://buymeacoffee.com/cabassi] for a one-time donation. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:  * Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe [https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe]  Other shows we cover on this podcast: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: * Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi. * Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! * IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. * Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com [http://podcastica.com/].  Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: * On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797] * On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5]  * Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.  Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Severance S2E8 "Sweet Vitriol"

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 voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com [waffleparty@podcastica.com]. * Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe [https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe]  * Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica [http://facebook.com/groups/podcastica]. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi [http://patreon.com/jasoncabassi]  * Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi [http://buymeacoffee.com/cabassi] for a one-time donation. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:  * Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe [https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe]  Other shows we cover on this podcast: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: * Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi. * Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! * IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. * Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com [http://podcastica.com/].  Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: * On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797] * On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5]  * Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.  Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Severance S2E7 "Chikhai Bardo"

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 [waffleparty@podcastica.com]. * Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe [https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe]  * Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica [http://facebook.com/groups/podcastica]. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi [http://patreon.com/jasoncabassi]  * Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi [http://buymeacoffee.com/cabassi] for a one-time donation. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:  * Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe [https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe]  Other shows we cover on this podcast: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: * Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi. * Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! * IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. * Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com [http://podcastica.com/].  Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: * On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797] * On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5]  * Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.  Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Severance S2E6 "Attila"

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 [waffleparty@podcastica.com]. * Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe [https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe]  * Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica [http://facebook.com/groups/podcastica]. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi [http://patreon.com/jasoncabassi]  * Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi [http://buymeacoffee.com/cabassi] for a one-time donation. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:  * Don’t know what Discord is? It’s kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Severance, Pluribus, Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, and whatever else we want. It’s free, and it’s fun. * Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe [https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe]  Other shows we cover on this podcast: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: * Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi. * Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It’s sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! * IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. * Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com [http://podcastica.com/].  Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: * On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797] * On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5]  * Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.  Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]