“If you’re not grinding, you’re XP wasting.†Hi, we’re Oxie and Michael and we love Old School RuneScape! We’re not the most efficient players, and we’re definitely not the best, but we love the game and all it has to offer (well, almost). Each week we’ll dive into a different element of OSRS. Whether it’s future content, game lore, the OSRS community, or any other Runey-related topic, we hope to entertain you with our lovely voices and possibly unpopular opinions! We also briefly cover weekly game updates so you can stay up to date on the latest OSRS news. We hope yall enjoy!
The XP Waste podcast is an entertaining and informative podcast that delves into the world of Old School RuneScape. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this podcast has something for everyone. The hosts, Michael and Oxie, have a natural chemistry that makes for engaging discussions and banter throughout each episode. Their passion for the game shines through in their detailed analysis and deep dives into various aspects of RuneScape.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' extensive knowledge of the game. They cover a wide range of topics, from updates and patches to strategies and quests. Each episode offers valuable insights and tips that can help enhance your gameplay experience. The hosts also do a great job of keeping up with the latest developments in the game, providing listeners with up-to-date information on events and new content.
Another standout feature of The XP Waste podcast is its ability to create a sense of community among listeners. Michael and Oxie often read out messages and feedback from fans, fostering a connection that makes you feel like part of the RuneScape community. This interaction adds a personal touch to the podcast, making it feel more like a conversation among friends rather than just two people talking about a video game.
While there are many positive aspects to The XP Waste podcast, there are some areas that could be improved upon. One of the drawbacks is that occasionally there can be too much insider jargon or references that may confuse newer players or those unfamiliar with certain aspects of RuneScape. Providing more context or explanations could make the content more accessible to a wider audience.
In conclusion, The XP Waste podcast is an entertaining and educational show for anyone interested in Old School RuneScape. Michael and Oxie's dynamic as co-hosts creates an enjoyable listening experience, while their expert knowledge gives valuable insights into different facets of the game. While there may be room for improvement in terms of accessibility for newer players, overall, this podcast is a must-listen for RuneScape enthusiasts looking to delve deeper into the world of Gielinor.
Another year, another Springo is in the books! Thank you to everyone who participated, we hope you had a wonderufl time! This week's episode is slightly shorter than normal and doesn't include our usual community section, but we hope you like it nonetheless!
Jagex is cooking with their new survival crafting game, but are they cooking....enough? Join Oxie and Michael as they discuss how they feel about Runescape DragonwildsCommunity Question: What areas would you like to see expanded in RS Dragonwilds? OR Vise-Versa, should they add Dragonwilds areas to OSRS and RS3?
Bingo and blowpipes. This was a crazy week for XP Waste, after 3 years of us having a standing bet, it finally happened. No spoilers tho. AND.... Bingo is just around the corner! We're so pumped! Community Question: What are you doing to prep for Springo 25?
A bit of a tangential episode, but stay with us, we know you'll enjoy it :) Community Question: If you could take the Runescape genre (themes, lore, etc.) and translate it to another genre what would it be?
The topic of Magic in OSRS has been a touchy subject as of late. Nerf this....buff that, its all so up-in-the-air! Today we wanted to give our suggestions on how magic could work, which is no easy feat. Community Question: What is one Weapon, or piece of Armour that you could make completely OP by either a stat boost, or a benefit that gets attached to it?
The Sailing Alpha has come and gone and we're here to give you our thoughts! Community Question: If you could have a house-boat party, what NPC's would you invite?
Dang, its been 4 years already! It feels like just last week we hit record for the first time! As is tradition on the show, we spend our anniversary with a cold drink and we answer your questions!
Welcome back to XP Waste, were the audio in this episode sounds a lot better. We're back at our home setups and apologize for last weeks episode. If you were able to make it all the way through it, you're a real one. Community Question: If you could choose one boss of NPC to do the new Duo YAMA boss with, who would it be and why?
The audio in this episode in janky, we realize that, but we wanted to at least get it out there for you all. We're sorry in advance. Runefest was AMAZING!!!
XP Waste goes to Runefest! We are so hype for the upcoming event and cant wait to experience everything Runefest has to offer! Join Oxie and Michael this week as they go through the event schedule and get excited for RF2025!Community Question: If you went to Runefest, what was your favorite part?
The Titans have arrived in OSRS, so grab a buddy and get those new prayer scrolls! Join us this week as we talk about out experience with the new duo boss in Old School Runescape! Community Question: If you were a Giant, what type of giant would you want to be?
There are so many different Bosses in OSRS that sometimes its hard to keep track. Join Oxie and Michael as they break them down one by one and give you some tips for each! Community Question: What is your tip for your favorite boss?
With all the events of the last few weeks, its been an interesting time not playing OSRS. Is the strike over, we don't know for sure. In the end, you do you boo boo. Community Question: In another universe, what gamemode are you playing?
Our favorite podcast guest returns for her yearly XPW takeover episode, and this time we totally mix up the formula. Come hang out while the gang discusses relationships, the recent Jagex membership controversy, and Michael's top-tier interior design skills.
Hit em where it hurts, their wallet. Cancel your OSRS membership (even your renewal) and stand up to corporate greed. for full context: https://www.reddit.com/r/2007scape/comments/1i2ky00/everyone_should_see_this_for_themselves_price/ https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/conjoint-membership-survey?oldschool=1#_ga=2.188634415.621041294.1737090564-434659544.1737090563
Disclaimer: We record our episode early in the week, which often leads to new information being released that we did not know about at the time of recording. Varlamore Part 3 is just around the corner, and with it will come a whole slew of new updates! Join Oxie and Michael as they discuss some potential rewards for the new "Delve Boss" coming to Old School Runescape! Community Question: Should the cape slot ever have a buyable upgrade?
Happy new year scapers! 2024 is in the bin, 2025 is here! With a new year comes new goals for this game we all love. Join Oxie and Michael as they break down each of their goals for their Old School Runescape accounts in 2025
Happy new year XP Wasters! Its been a crazy year with some really awesome milestones. Join Oxie and Michael this week as they go over all the stuff that happened in 2024, from new releases, to account progression achievements. Community Question: What are your goals for 2025?
Special guest Sparre from the Guthix Rest Podcast joins Michael this week and they dive into their current Leagues V experience. Check out Guthix Rest https://www.youtube.com/@UCKfZk6gvqVv1iMN8GahaFCg https://open.spotify.com/show/2eIjUBpJwMUEOapjZxxDzV twitter.com/GuthixRestPod Community Question: What did you accomplish in 2024 that you are the most proud of?
Leagues V is here, and Oxie and Michael are HOOOOOOKED! We think you will enjoy this episode whether you're playing this League, or not. Let us know in the comments what regions and relics are your favorite so far :D
Leagues 5 - RAGING ECHOES is just around the corner! We are so excited for this years league, and to help us theory craft, we brought in the leagues guy himself, Doubleshine! Join the boys this week as they reveal their region picks and makes some very good guesses on what we could see for this years League. Region Planning Sheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BBAS5_e5nGHFAKuACxkRMC7QiRPMKmG_iCo0R6oLVlE/edit?gid=343056005#gid=343056005 Follow Doubleshine: https://www.youtube.com/@doubleshine twitch.tv/doubleshinetv
This seasons bingo event has come and gone, and it wouldnt be XP Waste if we didnt yap about it. Join Oxie and Michael this week as they go over some highlights (or lowlights) or this seasons bingo event! Community Question: What's your favorite bingo memory from your most recent bingo event?
Jagex is cookin, and the stew is good! Last week jagex opened up the beta worlds to test out some run energy changes, and they're pretty good. Join Oxie and Michael as they dive into the newest perposed run energy changes for Old School RunescapeCommunity Question: if you could, would you vote YES to getting rid of run energy in OSRS?
IT'S BINGO SEASON! We're back to give you some tips and tricks to get yourself ready for FALL BINGO 2024! This episode isn't only relevant for folks in bingo tho, we talk about all the newest gear that's come our within the last few years that you may have missed. Community Question: What are you doing to prepare for bingo?
Howdy everyone! This week the boys are joined by Potatohime! Tune in as they talk ultimate ironman mode, creativity outside of RuneScape, and financial stability (we don't know how they're related either!) A huge thank you for Potatohime for coming on the pod! Potato on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/PotatoHime Potato on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PotatoHimeRS Potato on Twitter: https://x.com/PotatoHimeRS
Michael and Oxie can do a lot of great things, including predict the future! Well, ok, maybe not predict it ACCURATELY, but they sure can try! Come hang with the boys this week as they explore what Old School RuneScape COULD look like in the next 10 years! What do you think will change about the game within the next decade?
More Varlamore! Journey into the Heart of Darkness this week with the boys as they break down their favorite parts of Old School's newest expansion, as well as aggressively nit pick details they don't agree with. What was your favorite part of Varlamaore Part 2?
Now that we've had some time to think, meditate and process, we've come up with some more positive things to say about the Summer Summit and the next 6 months of releases! Join Oxie and Michael as they go on a positivity tour! Community Question: What was your favorite thing they talked about from the Summer Summit?
Ya know, if you would have told us 3 weeks ago we'd react like THIS to this year's summit, we simply would not have believed you. Join Oxie and reflective co-host stand in TMD as they break down everything the summit had to offer, as well as give their thoughts on each of the new updates that may or may not (but probably will) come to our beloved game. Grab a beach chair, a cold drink, and soak up the last of the summer sun with this new episode!
He's known as Northern UIM, and he's locked himself to stay above the wilderness ditch. Join Oxie and Michael as they sit down with Jeporite and talk all about his Northern UIM series! Check out Jeporite - https://www.youtube.com/@UCrrrWWh5vJ9jZ65yr23lb-w
Aye lads, yer two favorite captains come ashore today to bring yee some concernin' news about our new favorite skill. Join Michael and Oxie this week as they explore the new sailing navigation blog, discuss whether a new skill was a good idea, and dive into a bit of RS3! Community Question: If sailing and shamanism were to be repolled, what would you vote for?
The OSRS Summer Summit is happening on September 7th 2024, so we're giving it our best shot to try and predict what they're going to announce this year! If you've already seen the summit, no spoilers in this chat ;) Community Question: Give us your Summer Summit predictions!
his week we finally decide to answer your burning questions after many months of sitting on them from our anniversary episode! As you all know we love a good fun question, so strap in for some laughs and several RuneScape “what ifs”! Community Question: What is your favorite non-OSRS video game memory?
Whens the last time you consumed a tuna potato in game? If the answer is longer than 3 mins ago, its time to get those back in your inventory. Join Oxie and Michael as they finish off the tier list from last weeks episode. Community Question: Whats your favorite food?
Y'all know the potion drinking and food eating sounds? Picture those, that's how this episode's description starts. ANYWAYS the boys have yet another tier list for you guys today. With the community question on life support we'd like to know what YOUR favorite potion is!
When the cold of the toad seeps into your bones, you know you've had a bad day. Or did you? maybe not after this QOL minigame changes get added to the game! Join the boys this week as they go over QOL Blog 82 which covers some much needed changes to some of your favorite minigames in OSRS!
Sometimes its silly, sometimes its serious... but is it deranged? Tune in this week for another episode with Hanannie! Oxie is on his yearly summer vacation, so Michael has to hold down the fort. We think you will really enjoy this one. Check out Hanannie! - https://www.youtube.com/torvesta Fishng Trawler Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FoIFo2UkjY
Whether its an OSRS Bingo, Skill of the Week, Boss of the Week or a Tile Race, theres a lot of events you can run for your clan or group of friends and the boys are here to help. Between Oxie and Michael, there's decades of event planning experience, so hopefully they know a thing or two ;)
Ladies, Gentlemen, and Scapers alike, welcome to another friendly exhibition match between Michael and Oxie in preparation for this year's main event in November (iykyk
Does the thought of doing Raids or Bossing scare you like it scares Michael? Well, todays episode is for you! Tune in as we ramble off some of our favorite non-bossing money makers you can do either on your main account, or on an Alt! While these methods may not be the best, they're certainly not the worst either! Links mentioned in the show: LGBTQ+ Charity: https://www.akt.org.uk/donate/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=safetobe&utm_content=18991230-launch Money Makers: https://oldschool.runescape.wiki/w/Money_making_guide/Skilling Herb Calculator: https://oldschool.runescape.wiki/w/Calculator:Farming/Herbs Wild Mudkips guide on Nature Rune Crafting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxtTdmNvpPs
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Much anticipated MMO convention POSTPONED! And don't worry were not at ALL upset about it (maybe we're a little upset about it). Join Michael (who sound an awful lot like BirdFacts from the Guthix Rest Podcast this week for some reason) and Oxie this week as they discuss the breaking news, the teeny tiny weekly update, and speculate on some massive changes to everybody's favorite frozen prison.
It's been 2 years since we've given you a list of quests we think you should do, and there's been a lot of quests that have come out since then. It's time to boot-up Runelite and download the Quest Helper plug-in to get these quests done NOW!
New rewards! Come get ya new rewards here! This week the boys discuss their favorite and least favorite parts about the new proposed quest rewards for While Guthix Sleeps. This news post episode is full of laughs and tangents!
Varlamore part 2 is on its way, and one of the big pieces of content that will come with it is the group boss called The Hueycoatl. This creature was originally classified as a Snake, but was updated to be classified as a Dragon and will sport some interesting drops. Join us this week as we dive into the blog and give our thoughts!
The boys survived bingo and they're here to tell you all about it! From incredible splits to horrid dry streaks, come sit with Oxie and Michael as they recount the great times they had in Springo 2024! Don't forget to complete the survey in the discord if you participated!
Jagex released a blog outlining their plans for a new Herblore training method that could come with Varlamore Part 2 later this year. 50% of the hosts read through the blog, and were here to talk about it!
Round II: F I G H T!! Actually, wait, maybe don't fight! Maybe think of some seriously awesome QOL perks for the last 10 skill capes AND the other major capes of accomplishment in OSRS! Join the boys this week as they finish off the list of skill cape improvements they would make if they could change them however they wanted. Want to read along as they go? Here's the link to their changes in a spreadsheet! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TDiHWtYn4SnqEgY6q1X4bBllLG_HKdZRBazF9dW_Tt0/edit?usp=sharing
There are 23 skills in Old School Runescape. I bet you can count on one hand the amount of skillcapes that have good perks. Well, we're here to try and fix that. In this part we get from Attack all the way to Crafting (top to bottom, left to right in the skills menu) and in Part 2 we will tackle the rest, plus some of the other capes.
After a brief hiatus following our awesome J-Mod interview, you two favorite podcast hosts are back at the mics! This week Michael and Oxie talk all things new and exciting. From Varlamore, to Runefest, to the long awaited return of Springo!
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Mod Rice, one of the Jmods who worked on many aspects of Varlamore, one of Old School Runescape's biggest releases! We talk about The Moons of Peril, the Colosseum, TTRPG's and more!
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