Hosted by yours truly, Naoto Wakabayashi, Naoto's Interlude Podcast takes deep-dives on everything revolving around hip hop, R&B, and life from the perspective of an apologetically unapologetic dude. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naoto-wakabayashi/support
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Episode 35 | Minor Step-Back For Major Comeback
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This episode will uncover what's been going on with me over the past few months as I have been less consistent with podding and content creation. I have come back from Vancouver feeling renewed and I WILL create consistently again. This is the soft-launch but don't tell anybody yet! Keep it on the low. I missed you all and new episodes on Tuesdays!…
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Interlude Interviews Episode 7: Thom, Founder of GrimeyMTL
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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 Gri…
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Episode 34 | Wear A Mask, It's Not Political
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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-leg…
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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 inf…
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Episode 32 | Remote (Feat. Patrick Richards)
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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 you…
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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 …
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I recorded this episode in my bedroom on Monday night so I kept this one short! I talk about positivity, overcoming Monday slumps, where I'm at, and the importance of perspective. Hope you enjoy this episode! Taste Testers: (these are SO fire and lowkey btw 🔥) Chasing Feelings - Sakura Over 85 - Hojean --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s…
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Episode 29 | I admit I admit it... I messed up!
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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 wi…
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Naoto's Interlude: Cuffing SZN wins the Oscar for...... | Episode 28
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What is good everyone! In this episode I talk about Oscars 2020, Parasite, Kobe's tragic passing, and why I'm excited for the end of cuffing season. So sit back and enjoy this new new episode of my interlude podcast. Got some interviews coming as well!! Taste Testers: Tu - Maye My Girl - Kan Sano how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway …
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Episode 27 | Same Hunger, Different Decade | First Episode of 2020
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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…
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Interlude Interview Ep. 6: Teon Gibbs
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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 as…
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Naoto's Interlude: Tings w/ the Tong Twins | Episode 26
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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…
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Interlude Interviews #5: Jade Monet | Building Your Career in a Developing Music Scene
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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 re…
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Naoto's Interlude Ep. 25 (Feat. Rufaro Mupanguri!) | Future the Toxic King!
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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…
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Interlude Interviews #4 (Feat. Grace Escueta!) | Music in Terrace Household
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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 H…
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Interlude Interview Episode 3 w/ Patrick Richards
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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…
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Interlude Interviews #2 w/ Graphic Designer Extraordinaire, Brittany Kopetsch!!
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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 c…
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Interlude Interviews | Episode 1! It's a Diversified Marathon Bay-bee!!! (Feat. Kali Gill-Desjardins and Layla Gill-Desjardins)
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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 ar…
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Episode 24 | Joe Budden VS. Nicki Minaj!! A Review??!! Also changing my last name?? What????
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What is going on. It's pandemonium! In this 24th instalment of the FITB Interlude Podcast, Naoto breaks down the recent Joe Budden and Nicki Minaj interviews that went down the past couple of days. I also discuss changing my last name and how I managed to survive Shambhala. Sit back and enjoy this pod!! Taste Tester: Domani - I'm Not Ready Vibin' O…
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Care Package by Drake - Interlude Reviews!
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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 …
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Episode 22 | The Dylan Kissling Effect!!(?)
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This is the 22nd instalment of the FITB Interlude Podcast with your host, Naoto Wakabayashi. This week I dig deep and start off the conversation with the superstar economy and cap it off with industry old heads. ALSO I talk about Jozzy a bit and I preview this week's review series. Hope you enjoy!! Taste Tester: Sucka Free - Jozzy Get Away (Feat. B…
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Hey. What's good? This is the 21st instalment of the FITB Interlude Podcast with yours truly, Naoto Wakabayashi. This week I talk about..... things. Like ghostwriting, new releases (styll?), and microphone issues. ALSO, EQ'd this episode proper so it is CLOSE to that crystal clear quality y'all deserve. Hope you enjoy!!! Taste Testers: Validé - Ham…
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This is episode 20 of the FITB Interlude Podcast with your host, Naoto Wakabayashi. This week I break down the latest music releases, Summer break-up songs, and the type of person you're into. It gets HOT near the end so stay tuned and enjoy!! Taste Tester: Think About It - Hunnah Socials: IG: naotowakabayashi Twitter: LaNiiro Apple Music: wakabae …
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Episode 19 | Own it all! Own your shit thats ownership!
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This is the 19th instalment of the FITB Interlude Podcast with your host! Naoto Wakabayashi. This week I don't really get the chance to talk about the multitude of new releases over the weekend because I am still giving them spins. HOWEVER, I am gonna talk about the Taylor Swift controversy that happened over the weekend and also about people's att…
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Episode 18 | Whatever happens, happens
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WHAT'S GOOD. It's your guy, Naoto Wakabayashi from the FITB Interlude podcast. This episode I talk about how this week's music, Anderson Paak, how my allergies are kicking my ass, and why I'm not using my new microphone. SMH........ Oooo and that Pi'erre Bourne project is legit. Check it out!! Taste Tester (Double Feature): Try Again - Pi'erre Bour…
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What is going on y'all. This is Episode 17 of the FITB Interlude Podcast with your host, Naoto Wakabayashi. I have not posted an episode in a month since I am getting ready to get new equipment and figured I would take a bit of a break. But man, I wish I didn't take that long of a break. I missed this. And I missed you. This week I talk about Fathe…
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Episode 16 | Integrity, that's all folks!
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This is the FITB Interlude Podcast with Naoto Wakabayashi. Posting this out of schedule, like usual. This week I talk about culture vultures as well as simp ass bitch ass dudes and how they're fucking up the game. I also meant vegan, gluten-free mayonnaise. You'll know what I'm talking about once I get there. Enjoy :) Taste Tester: Down to Earth - …
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Hey hey. In case you didn't read the title I forgot to mention, this is the 15th episode of the FITB Interlude Podcast! This week, to celebrate this illustrious artist's debut I talk about Ari, Ari, and more Ari. Yes, the one and only Ari Lennox and how I started listening to her music. I touched upon this a bit in a previous episode but I go more …
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This is Episode 14 of the FITB Interlude Podcast. In this week's morning instalment I speak on my perceived potential of old friends, letting go of those aforementioned friends, Ari Lennox, and IAMDDB. I hope you all enjoy! And let's continue this conversation over on my socials below. I guess. DM me lmao. Taste Tester: Urban Jazz - IAMDDB Socials:…
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Episode 13 | Why are you acting up???
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This is. The one and only. Episode 13 of the FITB Interlude Podcast with your host, Naoto Wakabayashi. This week I talk about Universal's investment in podcasts, Yachty writing for City Girls, and why you should listen to Ella Mai (AND Jacquees too). So sit back and enjoy this episode. Taste tester: Your Peace (feat. Lil Baby) - Jacquees Socials: I…
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Episode 12 | I'm not going to Japan anymore... Here's Why
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Hey! What's good! This is the 12th instalment of the FITB Interlude Podcast with your host Naoto Wakabayashi. In this episode, I start with a tribute to Nipsey Hussle and take back my RIP to Tech 9. And I explain why I declined my job offer for the company in Tokyo! Life is good man. Wild. Taste Tester: (God I always feel like I have a million song…
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Episode 11 | Full Circles (Feat. Brittany Kopetsch)
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In this instalment of the FITB I got another special guest for y'all, Brittany Kopetsch. She is an incredibly talented artist, graphic designer, and music aficionado. This week we talk about taking criticism, relationships, and recap the Sango show. Sit back and give this one a listen, you do NOT want to miss this episode. Socials Naoto: IG: naotow…
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Episode 10 | WHY ARE YOU STANDING RIGHT HERE #RIPTECH9
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Happy 10th episode!! This week I talk about being supercharged with inspiration, Emotional Oranges, and of course celebrate the battle rap legend Tech 9. Hope you sit back (or stand) and enjoy this 10th instalment of the FITB Interlude Podcast. Taste Tester: Built That Way - Emotional Oranges Socials: IG: @naotowakabayashi Twitter: LaNiiro Apple Mu…
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Episode 9 | Selfish After Dark
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This is the 9th instalment of the FITB Interlude podcast with Naoto Wakabayashi. Here I talk about one new release in particular by an extremely talented musician named Little Simz. I also get into St Patrick's Day and why it's kinda trash in Vancouver and waking up early. But for those who've been asking I spend the majority of the time talking mu…
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Perspective: Nothing More, Nothing Less
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This is episode 8 of the FITB Interlude Podcast with Naoto Wakabayashi. Today is celebratory for two reasons. I return from an overbearingly long hiatus of a week and 2 days AND you, my viewership. I'm shocked at the traction this is getting already and I thank all of you for coming along with me for the journey. Here I talk about childhood traumas…
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Episode 7 | G&G (Feat. Patrick Richards)
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This is Episode 7 of the FITB Interlude Podcast with your host Naoto Wakabayashi. And...?! Hold up. What? I got a guest this week!! Introducing Patrick Richards! He's the homie, in addition to being a wizard with the camera and video edits. This week we talk about our exes, movies, finding yourself and more with the assist from a little Bombay. Sit…
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This is Episode 6 of the FITB Interlude Podcast with your host Naoto Wakabayashi. Forgot to say my intro in the beginning so I had to sneak that in somewhere! Oh and I got some announcements. I'll be making this podcast a weekly series for now. Which is kinda wild because the daily thing was so much fun. I may switch it up later but for now, it'll …
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Episode 5 | What inspires you??
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Today on the podcast, I talk about my last night in Tokyo and my apprehensions with moving to a new place. I also touch on inspiration. Its a beautiful thing. I didnt get to ask this on the podcast but what inspires you?? Lmk through a message. Taste Tester: "I Want You Around" - Snoh Aalegra --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…
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In this episode of the FITB Interlude Podcast, I'm going to continue the daily Tokyo chronicles and talk about why confronting your worries can help you. I also showcase two dope musicians, Eris and Tone Stith. Enjoy!!! IG: naotowakabayashi Twitter: ? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naoto-wakabayashi/support…
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I'm back! And I'm going to be uploading a short episode every day for a week while I'm in Tokyo, talking about my experience here and some cool things I've been doing. BUT BEFORE WE GET INTO ALL THAT, So Far Gone is rereleasing. This episode will be dedicated to arguably the best mixtape of the 2010s. Enjoy!! --- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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It's the Fill-In-The-Blank Interlude Podcast (for real, how's the name??) with you host Naoto Wakabayashi. This week I am dialling back on the music talk and I am going to be talking about expectation, my own ego, and co-existing with others. Hope you enjoy the programming this week and we'll get back to the regular schedule once this episode is up…
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