Our year‑end episode of Eternally Nerd brings the crew together for the wildly spirited Eternally Nerd Christmas Party before shifting into their Game of the Year Awards, celebrating a standout title whose storytelling, mechanics, and emotional weight made it the undeniable champion; the chaos continues with a round of Roadtrip Questions, including a surprisingly heartfelt debate over which maligned sci‑fi character deserves a reputation makeover, leading Jason to mount a full, earnest defense of REDACTED as the misunderstood hero of galactic diplomacy, and the episode wraps with a warm, reflective look back at the year's best stories.

012 - Packed with everything that makes this season special for us, we kick things off by sharing some of our funniest and most chaotic Black Friday memories, then take you straight into the heart of the Stuttgart Comiccon with a live report from theCon. From there, we get nostalgic about the Christmas "wants" we dreamed of as kids, and wrap it all up with a frank conversation about why supporting human creators is so much more valuable than throwing money at AI slop. It's a mix of laughs, stories, and some real talk about creativity!

This week, Jason and Josh take the political battlefield to the Inner Sphere as they break down the U.S. government in pure BattleTech terms. House Davion diplomacy meets Kurita discipline, with a dash of mercenary pragmatism. Along the way, Josh fires off three sharp questions that pull smugglers into the mix, testing how far the analogy can stretch before the DropShip doors close. But the real twist? It might be back to work for both souls, as the conversation shifts from playful lore to the grind of reality. Will their strategies hold up when the campaign turns serious? Tune in now to catch the full episode, available on iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts. Don't miss the blend of tactical nerdery, government mechanics, and a few surprises that only Jason and Josh can deliver.