At the start of 2025, we made a list. A very confident list. A list full of pop culture hopes, expectations, and bold predictions about what the year had in store. Now that 2025 is officially in the rearview mirror, we’re back to see how that list actually held up… and spoiler alert: some takes aged better than others.

In this episode, we revisit what we were most excited for across movies, TV, and other corners of pop culture, break down what lived up to the hype (and what absolutely didn’t), and talk through how our opinions shifted once we actually sat down and watched everything. Along the way, we also call out a few surprises, disappointments, and pop culture moments that weren’t even on our radar when we first made that list.

Plus, because this is Pop Culture Roulette, we couldn’t resist adding in some things we completely missed the first time around and giving 2025 one last spin before moving on. Hit play, see what we got right, what we got wrong, and let us know how your pop culture expectations compared. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the episode — and tell us what 2025 moments you’re still thinking about.

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