Trash Taste Podcast The Trash Taste 2025 Year in Review | Trash Taste #288
Dec 26, 2025
The hosts celebrate their five-year milestone, reflecting on nostalgia and past cinematic moments. They share travel nightmares, including deportation tales and the toll of frequent weddings. Conversations pivot to anime recommendations and fan reactions to series endings. Anticipation builds for upcoming titles like Kagurabachi, while they discuss delays and the challenges of gaming hype. The trio wraps up with hopes for a better year ahead, highlighting the importance of family time and sharing laughs about hypothetical family ties.
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Half-Decade Milestone
- The hosts mark Trash Taste's fifth anniversary and approach episode 300 with disbelief and pride.
- Joey and Garnt reflect on unexpected longevity and milestone feelings around reaching half a decade.
Choosing Stability After Intense Travel
- Garnt describes 2025 as a 'chill' year focused on staying in Japan and slowing travel.
- He credits smaller lifestyle changes since turning 30 for better personal footing and wellbeing.
Prioritize Life Balance Over Constant Grind
- Balance career ambition with personal life to avoid burnout as priorities shift after 30.
- Reassess travel and work commitments to protect personal relationships and mental health.