Wax Episodic | Alien: Earth

Watching Alien: Earth and dying to talk about it? We’re here for ya. Your companion podcast for the most compelling, story-rich TV—starting with FX’s Alien: Earth, then Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus, and more. We break it all down episode by episode with sharp insight, genuine reactions, and voices from fans like you. Hosted by Jason Cabassi of Podcastica and friends, with over a decade of experience digging into the best TV. One standout series at a time. One unforgettable conversation after another.

Episodes

6: Alien: Earth S1E4 "Observation"

August 28, 2025 • 119 mins

A quieter episode, but filled with fascinating angles to think about and explore, entertaining character dynamics, and most of all, rising tension on all fronts. This thing is clearly headed towards a major clusterf&@ck... Kara and Jason are happy to be joined this ep by Alien aficionado Archmaester Renny! Links: Control/AI — Help prevent the development of AI super intelligence: https://controlai.com/take-action/usa Vi...

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5: Alien: Earth S1E3 "Metamorphosis"

August 21, 2025 • 129 mins

Bro! Did you see this episode?! Dude, it was creepy as f#$k! But seriously, we’re loving the dynamism of this show. It’s at times funny, disturbing, thrilling, thought-provoking, beautiful, and massively grody. And this episode delivered on all fronts, bro! Join Randy and Jason to talk it out. Next up: Alien: Earth S1E4 “Observation”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to transmissions@podcastic...

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4: Alien: Earth S1E1&2 "Neverland" & "Mr. October"

August 14, 2025 • 142 mins

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: Brain interface used to edi...

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3: Pluribus Primer: What We Know So Far

August 11, 2025 • 18 mins

We can’t lie, we’re excited for Pluribus, the upcoming series created by Breaking Bad showrunner Vince Gilligan. I (Jason) am equally thrilled to be covering that on this podcast after Alien: Earth, with my former Walking Dead ‘Cast co-host of 10 years, Karen! Happiness is contagious. Join us in this quick episode for a rundown on everything we know so far about this series, plus some speculation on what it’s going to be about. ...

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2: Aliens (1986)

August 7, 2025 • 130 mins

So much fun to revisit one of the most classic sci-fi action movies ever. We’re starting to think these creatures might be dangerous, btw. Join Randy and Jason for some in-depth appreciation before we move on to the new stuff! Links: Alien: Earth trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbsiKjVAV28 Abstract for Archmaester Rennie’s article "Negotiating the Vietnam War Through Permeable Genre Borders: Aliens as Vietnam ...

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1: Alien (1979)

July 7, 2025 • 113 mins

Are you more excited for a show that takes place in the Alien universe, or a new Noah Hawley show? For us it’s both. To get ready for Alien: Earth (premiering August 12), we’re going back to the beginning, to the iconic 1979 sci-fi horror classic, Alien! Transmission incoming. Alien: Earth trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbsiKjVAV28 Next up: The blockbuster 1986 Alien follow-up, James Cameron’s Aliens. Let us know ...

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Wax Introductory

July 3, 2025 • 23 mins

Who are we? What is this? What’s going on here?! Short answer: We’re gonna be podcasting on some great TV shows, the ones you’re still thinking about when they’re over, and want someone to talk to about. Long answer: See podcast. Next up: The iconic 1979 sci-fi thriller that started it all, Alien! Let us know your thoughts. You can email or send a voice message to transmission@podcastica.com. Or check out our Alien: Ear...

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