Looking Back At 2025

31/12/2025 36 min
Looking Back At 2025

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Episode Synopsis

Happy (Almost) New Year, Slackers!This episode is still about looking back, but much more recent events! 2025 was a year of extremes, surprises, and seismic shifts across the globe and in culture. Political headlines dominated with a high-profile return to the White House, sweeping policy changes, ongoing international conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, fragile ceasefires, and Gen Z-fueled protests toppling governments in unexpected places. Natural disasters, historic leadership firsts, and bold geopolitical moves kept the world on edge.Entertainment delivered record-breaking moments: a Chinese animated sequel shattered global box office records, Disney sequels and live-action remakes crossed billion-dollar milestones, while viral sensations, creepy-cute collectibles, and chaotic theater experiences lit up social feeds. Music saw Latin urban dominance, major Grammy wins, and streaming milestones, with some epic series finales and new hits.Sports brought dynasties, breakthroughs, and drama - back-to-back titles in hockey and baseball, first championships for rising basketball powers, and even some Premier League history with Liverpool claiming the crown in commanding fashion. Gaming thrived too, with critically acclaimed RPGs, metroidvanias (exploration games, who knew?), and massive sales from shooters and remasters.From global resets to pop culture moments, 2025 proved anything but predictable. I am really looking forward to 2026!