The BarTalk crew rings in the holidays with their first-ever guest, bestie Amanda, over a cozy pancake breakfast and plenty of chaotic banter. They swap friend origin stories, debate suspiciously perfect pre-cut fruit, and share recent highlights—from Amanda’s Met Opera matinee to Walter’s concert adventures and Pokie’s very relatable “nothing new, but trying to exercise” update.
The episode veers into opera territory with an absurdly difficult “opera endings” quiz, plus a quick rant about composers (looking at you, Beethoven) writing vocal lines as if breathing is optional. In BarTech, Pokie offers practical advice on phone upgrades: pay off what you owe, then trade in during a promo to snag a newer model.
They wrap up with end-of-year reflections, favorite musical moments, holiday song opinions, and Pokie’s strongest seasonal stance: glitter (or “glitters”) is the true villain of Christmas. A warm, funny, low-key holiday episode to close out the year—see you in 2026.
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