Episodes

  • BONUS: Pluribus S1E1&2 "We Is Us" & "Pirate Lady"

    BONUS: Pluribus S1E1&2 "We Is Us" & "Pirate Lady"
    Nov 8 2025
    Hey all, here’s another bonus episode, this time on the crazy new Apple TV show, Pluribus. Pluribus is the latest show from Breaking Bad creator, Vince Gilligan, who in our book is one of the all-time great TV creators. His writing is intelligent, meticulous, unexpected, and wry, and this show is wild. It’s very Twilight Zone-y. Creepy, thought provoking, thrilling, extremely odd in the best way, and super fun. If you haven’t tried it, we definitely recommend you give it a shot! And then, of course, listen to this podcast. And if you end up getting subsumed into the collective, we’ll be covering the rest of the season on Wax Episodic, available wherever you get podcasts, or at ⁠⁠waxepisodic.com⁠⁠. PS If you’ve been a Podcastica listener for awhile, you might be interested know that the hosts for this podcast are me (Jason) and Karen, who started this network 15 years ago with The Walking Dead ‘Cast. So much fun podcasting with Karen again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • BONUS: Introducing Wax Episodic — Alien: Earth S1E1&2

    BONUS: Introducing Wax Episodic — Alien: Earth S1E1&2
    Aug 16 2025
    Bonus Episode: Introducing Wax Episodic Hi, Jason here. This is a special bonus episode reposted from my new podcast, Wax Episodic, where I cover top-tier, story-rich TV shows one season at a time with different co-hosts. We’re kicking things off with Alien: Earth, and I wanted to share the first episode here so you can check it out. If you like it, please consider subscribing to Wax Episodic — it’s my new podcast home, and you can find it at waxepisodic.com. Or just search “Wax Episodic” wherever you get your podcasts. PS I know you guys are into 80s nostalgia like us, and so Alien: Earth might be right up your alley — it taps into that gritty, suspenseful sci-fi vibe of classics like Aliens and The Thing, but with a fresh, modern edge. Alien: Earth S1E1&2: “Neverland” & “Mr. October” The wait is over — Alien: Earth has landed, and Noah Hawley’s first two episodes deliver everything we hoped for: suspense, grotesque alien terrors, strange new lifeforms, and a sharp look at how unchecked corporate ambition could shape our future — in a series that (at least so far) feels both classic and brand new. Join Jason, Randy, and Kara as we dig into “Neverland” and “Mr. October.” Links from the episode: Brain interface used to edit YouTube video — paralyzed Neuralink patient also uses AI to narrate with his own voice: https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/wearable-tech/brain-interface-used-to-edit-youtube-video-paralyzed-neuralink-patient-also-uses-ai-to-narrate-with-his-own-voice?utm_source=chatgpt.com Next up on Wax Episodic: Alien: Earth S1E3 “Metamorphosis”! Let us know your thoughts: Email or send a voice message to: transmissions@podcastica.com Or join the discussion in our Alien: Earth Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/alienearthpodcastica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • 46: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

    46: Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
    Jun 6 2025
    We couldn’t end this podcast without talking about the first new Karate Kid movie in 15 years! We just wouldn’t do that to you. So here it is, along with our final goodbye… …you know, unless the show runners come back at us with a kick-ass series that we want to cover. Until then, you can hear Rima over on Strange Indeed, and Jason on just about everything else at podcastica.com. And I’m sure we’ll rope Richard into doing something else at some point too. Thanks again for following along with us, everybody. This was a special one. Take care of yourselves, and remember, it doesn’t matter if you’re a loser, or a nerd, or a freak. All that matters is that you become badass. :P — Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • 45: The Karate Kid (2010)

    45: The Karate Kid (2010)
    May 27 2025
    Call us Karate Kompletionists ‘cuz here we are to talk about the 2010 Karate Kid reboot, starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, to help us get ready for next week’s premiere of the Karate Kid: Legends! Stoked to be joined by frequent caller-inner Alex Kruger! Next up: The first Karate Kid movie in 15 years, Karate Kid: Legends, starring Jackie Chan as Mr. Han, and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso! If you get a chance to see it, write in or send a voice message and let us know your thoughts. You can email or send a voice message to waxonwaxoff@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 44: "Ex-Degenerate" (S6E15)

    44: "Ex-Degenerate" (S6E15)
    Mar 26 2025
    Well well, here we are at last, at the conclusion of Johnny, Daniel, and the karate kids’ stories, and it’s hard to imagine how it could all be any more glorious :) You guys know Rima, Richard, and I had a blast podcasting about this show. It started off surprisingly good and by the end it was surprisingly even better. And thanks so much from all of us to all of you who listened along with us. You guys are the best around! Next up: We’ll be back sometime before Karate Kid: Legends drops to cover the 2010 Karate Kid reboot that shares a lead character, Mr. Han, played by Jackie Chan. Until then, stay badass! Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • 43: "Strike Last" (S6E14)

    43: "Strike Last" (S6E14)
    Mar 7 2025
    Well, it was all fairly predictable up until that explosive ending, wasn’t it? But we don’t care one little bit. We’re loving every minute of these last episodes. Go Tory and Miguel!!! Next up: The Cobra Kai series finale (gulp)! Cobra Kai S6E15 “Ex-Degenerate” Let us know your thoughts everybody. You can email or send a voice message to waxonwaxoff@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 42: "Skeletons" (S6E13)

    42: "Skeletons" (S6E13)
    Feb 27 2025
    Every episode is kicking a little more ass than the last one as we head down the home stretch here. A lot of nostalgia in this one, and we particularly love how the focus is returning to Johnny as his story comes full circle. Next up: Cobra Kai S6E14 “Strike Last” Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to waxonwaxoff@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 41: "Rattled" (S6E12)

    41: "Rattled" (S6E12)
    Feb 20 2025
    Aww, what a beautiful episode, huh? All the friends shoring each other up and supporting each other, and Johnny proposing to Carmen so beautifully, and then welcoming their new little baby into the world. Yeah, we cried :) Next up: Cobra Kai S6E13 “Skeletons” :o Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to waxonwaxoff@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins