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XP Waste Podcast
“If you’re not grinding, you’re XP wasting.” Hi, we’re Oxie and Michael, we love Old School RuneScape, and we are HONORED TO HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR A PODCAST GOLDEN GNOME!! 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…
Episodes
XP Waste PodcastIS THE FRACTURED ARCHIVE TOO HARD?
Raids 4, The Fractured Archive has finally been released! With 8 different bosses, 5 of which you fight in the raid, its packed with action! But, we must ask…
XP Waste PodcastRUNEFEST RECAP, RAIDS 4 PREP, AND OXIE TALKS A LOT
Sometime in the next 5-7 days, you will likely experience a brand new raid for the first time in years! The Fractured Archive is set to release Oct 20th, and…
XP Waste PodcastRAGNOROK IS UPON US - OSRS Lore Speculation feat. Tiki Mug
The signs are there, you just need to know where to look. Join us this week as we invite lore expert Tiki Mug, a frequent OSRS Podcast guest, to give us his…
XP Waste PodcastBOUNTY TASKS, VIBE CHECKS, AND THE RULE OF THREE
Have you tried the new updated bounty task system for sailing? It was updated in JUNE of this year, and by golly, its great! 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ -…
XP Waste PodcastLIFE AFTER JAGEX, BRONZEMAN MODE, BINGO, AND MORE! - Feat. @Gunschilli
This week we’re honored to have former pet hunter and self-proclaimed shit poster Gunschilli join us as we dive into Bronzeman mode, the struggles of content…
XP Waste PodcastBRONZEMAN MODE: GAME CHANGER OR CASH GRAB?
Either its main with more steps, or its Ironman with more steps. it cant be both. Join us this week as we give our thoughts about the eventual release of BMM…
XP Waste PodcastTHE ULTIMATE MID-GAME BOSSING LADDER
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE GOLDEN GNOME NOMINATION!!! Please go vote for XP Waste for the Best Old School Runescape Podcast 🙂…
XP Waste PodcastTHE FRACTURED ARCHIVES REWARDS REVIEW!
Raids 4, Fractured Archive will arrive this fall, and we are stoked!! In the meantime, Jagex has been hard at work with the rewards. This week, we go over the…
XP Waste PodcastTIER 2 PREP IS BIG COMFY NOW
From Golden Gnomes to Gauntlet talk, this episode has it all! Link for Golden Gnome Nominations: PODCAST CATEGORY CONFIRMED FOR THE GOLDEN GNOMES 2026 ITS…
XP Waste PodcastHOW TO SET GOALS IN THE MID-GAME - Feat. @BuneBape
Do you struggle to set goals in the mid-game? Maybe you're like Robert and its hard to set goals for OSRS. Among the many tangents, sprinkled in like little…
XP Waste PodcastTHE BEST QUEST EVER MADE
The EPIC ending to the Vampyer storyline has come, and it might be the best quest that OSRS has ever seen! This week we recap our thoughts and experiences with…
XP Waste PodcastSHE WILL PK YOU AT THE CHAOS ALTAR - Feat. @GothOSRS
From PKing to foot-pedal agility, shes done it all. The fun part is, shes not done yet! This week we are joined by GothOSRS, and we explore topics ranging from…
XP Waste Podcast10 OF OUR FAVORITE SKILLING UPGRADES
You may use some of these skilling upgrades every day, and not even realize it! Here's a list of 10 (or more) of our favorite skilling upgrades. We're there…
XP Waste PodcastOLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE IS AN ESPORT
We went to Chicago last weekend to see the DMM all-stars event in person! It was amazing getting to meet so many of you! Thanks for all the love Community…
XP Waste PodcastOUR FAVORITE RUNELITE PLUG-INS
Surprise! We're "back to weekly episodes"! We have decided to try and post weekly episodes, but with a little twist. Alternating weekly, we will have full…
XP Waste PodcastTHE 2026 SUMMER SWEEP-UP IS HERE
Another summer, another sweep of changes coming to Old School Runescape. Join us as we go through all the changes coming from the Summer Sweep-Up blog post!…
XP Waste PodcastDOES MINING NEED A REWORK IN OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE?
Jagex dropped a new quest, which came with a new mining method. within 24-48 hours of the release, the mining method was already nerfed. Most of the chat about…
XP Waste PodcastBEST PETS TO HUNT DURING DEMONIC PACTS LEAGUES
Some of the best items to receive during an OSRS League are pets! Despite what some people may think, having pets persist between leagues makes them the only…
XP Waste PodcastWE THINK LEAGUES IS A BLAST - ft. Tiki Mug
Another week of Leagues 6, another week of checking in! This week we are joined by a stand-in host (Tiki Mug) while Oxie is out galivanting around. 🔥 Become a…
XP Waste PodcastOUR DAY ONE PLANS FOR LEAGUES 6 - DEMONIC PACTS
!!!!!!LEAGUES LEAGUES LEAGUES LEAGUES LEAGUES!!!!!!!! https://dps.osrs.wikiid=ChinchompaBrutalAdventure https://dps.osrs.wiki/id=CensusGarnetZaryte…
XP Waste PodcastLESS THAN ONE WEEK TO GO...
With less than a week to go, the hype for leagues is intensifying!! Join us this week as we continue to unpack the reveals and go over our plans for Leagues 6!…
XP Waste PodcastTHE COUNTDOWN TO LEAGUES 6 HAS BEGUN
Jagex dropped a new blog post detailing this years OSRS League! Join us this week as we get a gut check on how we think this league will shake out! Community…
XP Waste PodcastHOW TO FUND THE MID-GAME GRIND
Have you ever looked at your bank and wished you had more GP? Are you in the mid-game and struggling to fund the next grind? Well, this episode is for you!…
XP Waste PodcastGAMING AND JAMMING TO IN-GAME MUSIC
Jagex hosted their 7th Game Jam recently and the Jmods are cooking with these potential updates! Community Question: Give us your Game Jam pitch! 🔥 Become a…
XP Waste PodcastWE HAVE SOME THINGS TO SAY ABOUT DMM
The newest season of Dead Man Mode has finally arrived and we have the third TNL Mod, Tiki, on this episode and we give you our thoughts on the newest season…
XP Waste PodcastWINTER SUMMIT REACTIONS - 2026 WILL BE THE YEAR OF GREAT CONTENT
The 2026 OSRS Winter Summit was released a few days ago, and we are STOKED! We had a chance to live react to the summit on stream, so if you havent seen that…
XP Waste PodcastWE'VE BEEN PLAYING THIS GAME FOR A LONG TIME!
Runescape is celebrating 25 years, which is crazy to think about! This episode is a look into the past, as well as some predications for the futureCommunity…
XP Waste PodcastNOW WE'RE GETTING SOMEWHERE
The first big blog of 2026 was (in Michaels words) a HEATER! Lots of pretty neat QOL coming to the game, both polled and unpolled. Get pumped! Community…
XP Waste Podcast2026 XP WASTE GOALS CHECKLIST!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!@@@@@@@@@@@@ Community Question: Do you have any stretch goals for Michael and Oxie? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste…
XP Waste PodcastOUR YEAR IN REVIEW (2025)
As 2025 comes to an end, we wanted to take some time to recount some exciting things that happened on the show, and look back and see how we did on our goals…
XP Waste PodcastSAILING THE HIGH SEAS....FINALLY
The day has finally come where we can give you our review and initial thoughts on how Sailing has been so far! Community Question: If hull color customization…
XP Waste Podcast2025 XP BASTE - THANKSGIVING FOOD TIER LIST
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/thexpwastepodcast…
XP Waste PodcastWHAT IF SAILING DIDNT PASS THE POLL?
Step into an alternate universe where Sailing didn't pass the poll, and another new skill took its place. What would this week be looking like? 🔥 Become a…
XP Waste PodcastGET READY FOR SAILING!
With just days left to prepare for November 19th, we're here to try and get you ready for the launch of Sailing in Old School Runescape! Community Question…
XP Waste PodcastTHE XP WASTE HALLOWEEN CANDY TIER LIST!
Its that time of year again, except this year we're doing something new! A HALLOWEEN CANDY TIER LIST! The gloves are off, and mom and dad get into a big fight!…
XP Waste PodcastBANKING ON RAIDS - feat. Heartless
While the skiller is away, the PVMers will play! Join Oxie and special guest Heartless from the Raids Bank podcast as they dive head first into Ironman mode…
XP Waste PodcastGET READY FOR GRID MASTER!
Grid Master 2025 is upon us, and before you know it, youll be doing tasks and unlocking cool stuff! Join us this week as we get ready to play Grid Master!…
XP Waste PodcastRUNESCAPE'S FIRST EVER LEAGUE ISN'T SO BAD - Feat. @theRSguy
RS3 Leagues is well underway, and with being just about half way through, we wanted some serious backup to come help up discuss Runescape 3’s first ever…
XP Waste PodcastTHE NEW SLAYER AND SAILING BLOG OVERVIEW
We’ve made it to the last blog in our 3-part sailing blog overview series. This week, we cover the Slayer blog which is jam packed with lots of really cool…
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THE GOAL CHECKPOPINT
This week Michael and Oxie check in on their goals for 2025! With the relatively recent content draught, your two favorite podcast hosts thought it was a good…
XP Waste PodcastSLAYER ITEMS YOU DIDNT KNOW YOU NEEDED
We put our thoughts on paper this week and bring you 5 pretty neat ideas we think would make cool additions to slayer! Community Question: Are you excited to…
XP Waste PodcastRANKING THE WORST QUESTS IN OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE
OSRS has some amazing quests. It also has some dogsh*t quests. Today, we're gonna focus on the less desirable quests and rank them on a tier list! Shout out to…
XP Waste PodcastWHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT LEAGUES
Disclaimer: No F words were bleep'd in this episode, and we're thinking about stopping that moving forward. let us know what you think in the comments. Jagex…
XP Waste PodcastBECOME RAID READY FOR 200M
So, you've got 200 million gp to spend and you want to get into raids? Well then you've found the right podcast! This week Michael and Oxie break down…
XP Waste PodcastWE LIKE THESE NEW SAILING UPDATES
Jagex is back at it again with another Sailing blog, and this time it focuses on Resources and Skilling. Two of Michaels favorite things. Load yer cannons, and…
XP Waste PodcastANOTHER SUMMER OF SWEEPING
Jagex is back at again with some amazing QOL changes coming to our favorite point-and-click MMO! Another summer of sweep will be headed to an Old School…
XP Waste PodcastWE DELVE INTO VARLAMORE PART 3
In a matter of days we will finally have access to the whole area of Varlamore! Join Oxie and Michael as they discuss the new content coming in next weeks…
XP Waste PodcastWHY HANANNIE QUIT RUNESCAPE
Hanannie is back for her bi-annual appearance on the show! Join hosts Hannah and Michael as they discuss why Hannah quit Runescape, the Worm Zone, being a…
XP Waste PodcastONE TIP FOR EVERY BOSS IN EVERY RAID
As promised, we have collaborated with our Lead Boss Tutors (thank you so much Shiin) to bring you at least ONE TIP for EVERY boss in EVERY Raid! While this…
XP Waste PodcastWE'VE HIT A HUGE MILESTONE
XP Waste has achieved a pretty massive milestone, this being our 200th episode! While we do claim to be an OSRS podcast, this episode features almost none of…
XP Waste PodcastHAPPY PRIDE, SCAPERS
We hope everyone has a happy Pride month, except for Mod North. Xp Waste gets spicy again this episode, and just so you're aware, parts of the episode have…
XP Waste PodcastLOST AT SEA...IN THIS SAILING BLOG
Jagex released the first of three huge poll blogs outlining their plans for the future of Sailing content. Join us as we go over the first blog and give our…
XP Waste PodcastTHE SUMMER OF SWEEPING
Jagex just dropped a MASSIVE blog full of amazing QOL updates that we are very excited for! Dont have time to read through it? Thats fine, we got you covered…
XP Waste PodcastWHATS YAMA-ER WITH YOU?
Won't you strike up a deal with the devil? Join your two favoreite podcast hosts this week as they dive feet first into Hell (or more accurately, the Chasm of…
XP Waste PodcastHE MADE THE QUEST HELPER PLUGIN! - Feat. Zoinkwiz
If you play OSRS, and you use Runelite, chances are you've used the Quest Helper Plugin a few times. Join Oxie and Michael as they sit down with the man…
XP Waste PodcastSURVIVING SPRINGO 2025
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…
XP Waste PodcastIS RUNESCAPE DRAGONWILDS ANY GOOD?
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…
XP Waste PodcastTHE 3 YEAR LONG BET HAS FINALLY COME TO AN END
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…
XP Waste PodcastTHIS WEEK IN OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE
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…
XP Waste PodcastWE FIX MAGIC IN OLD SCHOOL RUNESCAPE
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…