Which of your festive traditions are just plain 'tacky'? Emily Vernem has a list, and you're probably on it. Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens certainly are. 

This is the last 'normal programming' show for 2025, and we're leaning into comfort and joy. We're bringing all our predictions for 2026 including the fate of some celebrity relationships, the details of the most famous woman in the world's wedding dress, and whether or not it will be the Year Of The Unusual Face. We also revisit what we said would happen in 2025. Some of us were more right than others. 

Plus, the letter you should absolutely write yourself before the year is out, and recommendations. 

Also: Here is the essay, by Maggie Alderson, that inspired our 'letter' chat: https://www.mamamia.com.au/december-letter-to-self/

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Recommendations

Em recommends Heated Rivalry for all your steamy, hockey playing TV needs.

Jessie recommends Anatomy of a Cancellation on ABC.

Holly recommends the Beth's Dead podcast. 

What To Listen To Next: 

• Listen to our latest episode: Our Glimmers of 2025
• Listen: The Bondi Stories We’ll Never Forget & How To Be A Good Guest
• Listen: The Unspoken Etiquette Of Friendship
• Listen: A Sunday Evening At Bondi Beach
• Listen: The Rudest Question You've Definitely Asked This Week
• Listen: Jessie's Twin Pregnancy Update: They're Doing What Now?
• Listen: The Performers Who Have Had Enough Of Australia
• Listen: Things You Fantasise About When You're Single
• Listen: The Most Surprising Relationship Red Flag
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What to read: 

• 'What's your favourite nostalgic Christmas tradition? Your answer tells me everything.'
• 'I asked a psychic for her 2025 predictions, and what she said floored me.'
• 'It makes zero sense on paper. But I've finally figured out why Kylie and Timothée work.'
• 'Millions of people are watching Heated Rivalry. It's the hottest TV show I've seen all year.'
• A brutally honest review of Meghan Markle's new Netflix series.

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Emily Vernem, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright

Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine

Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Video Producer: Josh Green

Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz