David, Caleb, and Erik take a look back on 2025 to discuss some of the standout moments and stories from the year. This includes reflecting on podcast highlights, disussing the Stories of the Year (SOTYs) submitted by listeners, and doing a deep dive into Clair Obscur: Expedtion 33.

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The wonderful music in this episode comes from the Jusant soundtrack by Guillaume Ferran. Check it out here.

Contents:

(00:00) Intro & PoP 2025 Recap

(18:56) SOTYs

(52:11) Clair Obscur and Closing