Naoto's Interlude Podcast: "Fill-In-The-Blank"

I am BACK with the interviews and I have a very special guest for this episode: my homie Thom! He founded a collective called Grimey is a collective centred around music, art, and fashion. The brand pulls from Thom's love for Punk, Hip Hop, and inclusivity. Also their clothing is fire too. Trippie Redd and Denzel Curry have been spotted donning Grimey threads. If you want valuable insight on how to start your own brand or collectiv...

In this episode, I talk about simping, Chris D'Elia, and performative activism. Hope you all enjoy the episode and the music featured on it!

Taste Testers:
"Fav" - Justine Skye
"June" - Jhyve
"Weird Fishes" - Lianne La Havas


Bail Funds and Causes You Should Pay Attention to:
Dramerius Jeffries' GoFundMe: https://gofundme.com/f/dqj039s-court-and-legal-fees
General List for Bail Funds!: http...

WHAT IS GOOD! It's been a while. This is the 33rd episode, NOT THE 31ST. I cannot believe I made this mistake but it is what it is. While I have your attention I've included a link to a cause that I think needs more funding and support. Crystal Mason is currently imprisoned for casting a ballot when she was unaware that she couldn't and was not informed she couldn't at the ballot. She is serving a harsh 5 year sentence. But here ar...

In this episode I'm joined by Naoto's Interlude alumnus, Patrick Richards! He just returned to Montreal and since we're taking social distancing mad serious, we created an episode with video chat. We discussed the implications of this quarantine ting, how post secondary institutions are handing everything, forced long distant relationships with your quaranting and much much more! 

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This is the 30th instalment of Naoto's Interlude and in this episode I discuss the quarantine live and direct from my bedroom. I talk about my daily routine, selfish people not taking social distancing serious, and taking advantage of growth during this time. This episode's energy was dope, hope you enjoy!

Taste Testers: 

Alextbh - Superstore

Bloom - bLAck pARty

Iri - 24-25

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Back back like I never left. Episode 29 you know what it is. Naoto’s Interlude is BACK. This week I give a general update with what’s been going on with the CONTENT. I also discuss Young MA’s beef with the whole genre of R&B, URL’s rap battle event last weekend, and MORE. I also talk about a crazy night of watching 070 Shake perform and partying with (around?) Kaytranada.

YT Content drops a couple days after this pod has droppe...

This is the first episode of 2020 aka the first episode of the decade! In this episode I break down my move to Montreal, my new job, these new releases, and why I've held back on rebounds for the last couple of months. This is a good one, so you do not want to miss out!

Also shouts out to my boy Ruslan for providing the intro track in the beginning. You can find sounds for your creative projects at skyfallsound.com

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In this episode, I interviewed Teon Gibbs! He is a Vancouver artist creating dope vibey music, founded the 100 Collective, and organized an artist showcase with one of the highest attendances for a Vancouver showcase in 2019. He came by the Don't Doze studio and we discussed his recent headlining show called 100Fest, his growth as an artist, nut ass ex-girlfriends, and more! 

You can also find this video on my YouTube cha...

In this special instalment I am joined by the two and only, Tong Twins aka Aidan + Josh. They will be tour-de-force in the entertainment and will be debuting their podcast for Fall 2020. This is only a sneak peak in the meantime!! We discuss HEAVY issues involving racism, war crimes, and discrimination with some humor on the side. This was supposed to be completely humorous I promise you!

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In this fifth instalment of this interview series, I interview the talented and rising star, Jade Monet. Hailing from Half Moon Bay, she made her way to the mainland to pursue her career in music. Recently she assembled a team to take her to the next level. In this conversation we discuss how she is currently navigating through the industry, her recent EP release Awake and Dreaming, the 2019 album of the year, and current artists s...

This is the 25th instalment of the Fill-in.... Hold up, is that..... A NAME CHANGE?? Well yes, yes it is. It's now known as Naoto's Interlude Podcast formerly known as the Fill-In-The-Blank Interlude Podcast.

This episode I am joined by a good homie, a special homie named Rufaro Mupanguri. He is your guy if you're trying to talk business, data, and finances. He is ALSO your guy if you're trying to talk music, sports, and the c...

This is the FOURTH instalment of the Interlude Interviews with your host, Naoto Wakabayashi. I am joined by a special guest as well as an embodiment of positive energy, Grace Escueta. We discuss her musical journey, romantic muses, family jam sessions at Christmas, and many more tangents. Oh did I mention, we also talked about Beyoncé and Terrace House?! Patrick Richards also joins us for conversation as well! 

You do NOT...

This is the THIRD instalment of the Interlude Interviews with your HOST Naoto Wakabayashi featuring another Interlude alumnus, Patrick Richards. In this week's episode we discuss a wide array of films, Scorsese's comments on Marvel films, alcohol Tide Pods, how to freelance, and my views on why the emasculation of Asian men in Western society doesn't really matter. 

Hope you really enjoy this one. It's LONG af. Almost 2 h...

Round 2, Round 2. I am bringing Interlude alumnus, Brittany Kopetsch to discuss some of the more pressings events that went down the week prior. So get ready for some slightly intoxicated takes on Trudeau's brown face incident, Daniel Hernandez snitching (aka Snitch9ine), and taking the leap towards upgrading your life. 

So take a listen if you're curious! If not, how did you make this far into the description.... You sho...

Wait what??? Is this a new show on the horizon???

This is the DEBUT of a new interview series called the "Interlude Interviews", a slight spinoff the the OG podcast series but still great entertainment nonetheless. This week I have two very very talented and bubbling hustlers, Layla Gill-Desjardins and Kali Gill-Desjardins. They are siblings and are esteemed members of the #GillGang.  This episode we talk about their upbringin...

I'm trying something a bit different today and I'm pulling up from 25ft with an album review! This week, I am reviewing Care Package by Drake. The project is a compilation of songs he has released over the years but have not found a home on official releases other than a couple tracks that made it on as bonus tracks. The songs were released over a span of 7 years and reflect the stylistic changes that Drake's music has taken over t...