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XP Waste Podcast
by Michael and Oxie
“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. We hope yall enjoy!
Episodes
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RUNEFEST 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 we are STOKED!! This week we get into a bit of Runefest, as well as prep talk for Raids 4. Community Question: Give us your thoughts on…
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RAGNOROK 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 thoughts about the how the stories might unfold. 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Check out our Merch Store! 👕-...
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BOUNTY 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 ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Check out our Merch Store! 👕- www.xpwaste.shop a portion of all profits will be donated to charity! Join the TNL...
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LIFE 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 creation, life after Jagex, and so much more! Check out Gunschilli: https://linktr.ee/gunschilli https://www.instagram.com/gunschilli 🔥...
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BRONZEMAN 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, and the proposed Dog/crabs quests! Community Question: What are your thoughts about how the BMM announcement was handled? 🔥 Become a…
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THE 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 🙂 https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91158355/2026-Golden-Gnome-Award-Finalist-Vote With the Gnome-ination secured, Michael and Oxie put their best foot forward to bring you a...
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THE 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 proposed rewards and give our thoughts on the future of FRED! Community Question: Goals check in! How have your 2026 goals for OSRS been...
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TIER 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 FINALLY HAPPENING!!! After all these years it’s actually here! We would love for you guys to nominate us for the OSRS Podcast category if you...
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HOW 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 treats, this episode covers ways to set your self up in the mid-game. Check out BuneBape: https://www.youtube.com/@BuneBape...
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THE 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 Blood Moon Rises! 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Check out our Merch Store! 👕- www.xpwaste.shop a portion of…
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SHE 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 content creation to cats. Check out more from Goth! - https://linktr.ee/gothosrs 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste...
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10 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 any that you think we missed? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Check out our Merch Store! 👕- www.xpwaste.shop a...
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OLD 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 <3 Community Question: Whats the next event that Jagex could hold in the USA, and which city would be best to host? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ -...
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OUR 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 episodes with a break and the community section, and the other weeks we have episodes like this one. Shorter, but more focused on a single...
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THE 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! Community Question: Give us your PVM hot takes 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Check out our Merch Store! 👕-...
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DOES 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 the actual mining method being changed has been further updated, so keep that in mind when you hear us debate about it. Community…
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BEST 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 drop that truly counts, since all other drops disappear at the end of the league. Check out The Lootbeam Lounge!...
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WE 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 Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/thexpwastepodcast Check out our Merch Store! 👕-...
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OUR DAY ONE PLANS FOR LEAGUES 6 - DEMONIC PACTS
!!!!!!LEAGUES LEAGUES LEAGUES LEAGUES LEAGUES!!!!!!!! https://dps.osrs.wikiid=ChinchompaBrutalAdventure https://dps.osrs.wiki/id=CensusGarnetZaryte https://leaguesplanner.com/ 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/thexpwastepodcast...
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LESS 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! Community Question: Give us your best pitch for a new Combat Mastery Ability 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste…
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THE 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 Question: Give us your best (or worst) relic ideas! 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on Twitch! -...
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HOW 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! This week, we explore several low/mid level money makers, some which might surprise you. Community Question: Give us your unhinged low/mid...
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GAMING 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 Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/thexpwastepodcast Check out our Merch Store! 👕-...
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WE 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 of DMM. 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/thexpwastepodcast Check out…
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WINTER 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, be sure to check it out on our Youtube channel! 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on Twitch! -...
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WE'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 Question: What are/were you predictions for the Winter Summit? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on Twitch! -...
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NOW 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 Question: If you could combine two items to create a functional fashionscape item, what would you combine? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ -...
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2026 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 Follow us on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/thexpwastepodcast Check out our Merch Store! 👕- www.xpwaste.shop a portion of all profits…
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OUR 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. Join us for our 2025 Year In Review! Community Question: What goal are you most excited about for 2026? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ -...
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SAILING 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 became an option, how could it be implemented, and what color hull would you choose? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ -...
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2025 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 Check out our Merch Store! 👕- www.xpwaste.shop a portion of all profits will be donated to charity! Join the TNL Discord...
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WHAT 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 Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on Twitch! - https://www.twitch.tv/thexpwastepodcast Check out our Merch Store! 👕-...
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GET 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: What resources are you hoarding for Sailing? Figments Sailing Prep -...
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THE 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! Join us as we rank 72 different candies in an epic tier list!! Community Question: What is YOUR fav Halloween candy? 🔥 Become a Patron…
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BANKING 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, end game PVM, and how they manage their own goals and expectations after tens of thousands of hours playing Old School RuneScapeCheck out…
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GET 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! Community Question: What was one relic that you didn't see announced that is your new favorite? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ -...
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RUNESCAPE'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 League! This week, we’re joined by The RS Guy, one of RS3’s biggest content creators, to talk about the all things Leagues! Check out The RS…
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THE 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 content in store for the upcoming sailing release, happening in late fall/autumn. Community Question: If you could be reincarnated as one of...
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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 time to reflect on their progress for the year so far! What are you hoping to achieve before the year is over? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ -...
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SLAYER 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 play Grid Master? If so, what has you excited? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on Twitch! -...
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RANKING 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 @benbittner9484 for the suggestion! Tier list link: https://tiermaker.com/create/worst-quests-in-osrs-16057715 Community Question…
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WHAT 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 is back, but not in the way you'd expect. This year there won't be an OSRS League, rather, we're getting an RS3 League. We don't know a…
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BECOME 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 potential ways to spend 200m on gear that will get you ready for all 3 raids, including Theater of Blood! Too long to listen to and write down?...
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WE 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 swab yer deck! ARRRGGHH We headed to the high seas! Community Question: What new real life resource would you add to OSRS for Sailing…
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ANOTHER 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 Runescape server near you in the coming weeks, and we want to get you ready for it. Community Question: what does your most ideal blocklist look...
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WE 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 update! Community Question: What's the backstory for your username or RSN? 🔥 Become a Patron ❤️ - http://www.patreon.com/xpwaste Follow us on...
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WHY 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 trendy podcast and more. Disclaimer: this episode was not heavily censored. Disclaimer 2: They dont actually talk about runescape very much...
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ONE 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 list can't be considered extensive, we do think it's enough to give you some confidence when you hop into your next Raid. (Please message...
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WE'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 it. Join us this week as we reminisce about the past, and share some goals for the future of the show. Community Question: What is your...
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HAPPY 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 un-censored F words ;) Community Question: What are you looking forward to doing in the OSRS Pride event in 2026? (Or, if you want to a IRL...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“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. We hope yall enjoy!
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“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...
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