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!! Taste Tester:  Maeta - Teen Scene (Feat. Buddy) [Prod. Kaytranada] Also some of my socials, subscribe to my YouTube...

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 collective and how to thrive in your scene, tap...

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!:...

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 are the links below: Crystal Mason's Petition:...

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!  Follow him on socials to see some of his creative film projects over on IG: @prichards_pro @p_shway  Also...

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 Socials: IG: naotowakabayashi Twitter: naotodeniiro Apple Music: wakabae Spotify: niiroshima --- Support...

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://anchor.fm/naoto-wakabayashi/support

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 dropped. Stay tuned! --- Support this podcast:...

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 // - KennyHoopla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/naoto-wakabayashi/support

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 Taste Tester: A Muse - dvsn Rocketship - 070 Shake Ciscero - Good To...

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 channel called Naoto's...

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! Socials!!: IG: @naotowakabayashi @naotosinterlude Twitter: @NaotoDeNiiro --- Support this podcast:...

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 she is looking out for!  We also discuss her adventures...

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 culture. In this rendition we discuss Future being the Beyonce...

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 want to miss this...

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 hours, sheesh. I had a lot of fun recording this. Hope you enjoy this...

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 should listen anyway since you're here!  Ok: Socials! Brittany: IG:...

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 upbringing, having what it takes to make it, and the importance of...

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' Out With ((( O ))) - FKJ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/naoto-wakabayashi/support

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 the years. These tracks serve as nostalgic markers throughout...

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. Buddy, JID, Kent Jamz) - BJ the Chicago Kid IG: @naotowakabayashi --- Support this podcast:...

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 - Hamza Nas - Queens Get the Money Amaal - So What --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/naoto-wakabayashi/support

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 Spotify: niiroshima --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/naoto-wakabayashi/support

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 attitudes about ownership.  So sit back and enjoy this episode! Socials: IG: naotowakabayashi Twitter: LaNiiro Apple Music:...