2026? I Hardly 2025-er! (Year End Retrospective Special!)
In this very special episode of Friendless, join host James Avramenko in a look back on the year that was 2025. He reflects on the highs and lows of the past year. James opens up about his medical leave, mental health, and the complexities of dealing with burnout. He discusses guest highlights, including interviews with Dean Spade and Dust Quinn, and shares his thoughts on the current state of friendship in culture. James also provides recommendations for books, movies, and music that defined his year and announces exciting new plans for 2026, including monthly live episodes with local authors. Tune in for an honest and insightful look back at 2025 and a glimpse into what's coming next.
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Books Mentioned:
Giovanni’s Room - James Baldwin
Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma - Claire Dederer
Penance - Eliza Clark
Ten Bridges I’ve Burnt: A Memoir in Verse - Brontez Purnell
The Children of Jocasta - Natalie Haynes
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper - Hallie Rubenhold
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Movies Mentioned:
Sinners
Final Destination: Bloodlines
One Battle After Another
Eddington
28 Years Later
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