It is session 10 and the boys are celebrating a lovely Boxing Day bevy at the pub. Despite the festive atmosphere, landlord Harry Piles is his usual grumpy self, though he’s busy prepping for the arrival of "Spanks Sinatra" for the evening's sold-out entertainment.

This episode is packed with "recos" and life updates, including Matt’s transition back to a two-dog household and Chris finally finishing his Master's degree (which features a shoutout to the podcast in his academic paper). The team dives deep into the Star Wars universe with a glowing review of Andor, compare the gritty realism of The Wire to Game of Thrones, and discuss the immersive—and occasionally cringey—method acting of Jared Leto and Jim Carrey.

History and trivia take centre stage as they explore the origins of the "Day of Goodwill" in South Africa and the pagan "Wren Day" traditions. In the world of inventions, we learn that the coffee percolator, the pinball machine, and the handheld cell phone all share roots with this time of year.

Musically, the Spice Girls and The Beatles battle for Christmas number-one supremacy, while the film world celebrates the release of classics like The Exorcist.

Happy New Year!

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