BEST OF THE YEAR: Reflecting on 2025, Listener Q&A, and more!

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers:

BEST OF THE YEAR: Reflecting on 2025, Listener Q&A, and More!
Hosts: Seth Meyers & Josh Meyers
Release Date: December 30, 2025

Overview

In this "Best of the Year" wrap-up, lifelong brothers and hosts Seth and Josh Meyers reflect on their favorite podcast moments from 2025, recounting memorable stories with guests, behind-the-scenes laughs, and answering listener questions. The episode includes a hilarious recap game testing their memory of guest stories, plenty of sibling banter, and heartwarming audience engagement. The episode’s tone is casual, irreverent, and nostalgic, making it both a celebration of their podcast journey and a love letter to family memories.

Highlights and Key Discussion Points

1. Bouncing Around: Recent Adventures & Theater Chats

(00:14–04:36)

Josh’s Night Out: Josh recounts attending the LA premiere of The Housemaid, sharing a near-miss with director Paul Feig and praising Amanda Seyfried’s performance.
- "I was just chatting with a lot of people, and then he [Paul Feig] was gone by the time I sort of made a play to go talk to him, which was, you blew it." (00:40)
Seth’s Broadway Excitement: Seth plans to see Ike Barinholtz in Simon Rich’s new play, “All Out.”
- "Very excited to hit Broadway." (02:22)
The Soho Playhouse Cat Named ‘Seth Meyers’: The brothers discover there’s a cat named after Seth in a London theater.
- "There is a cat there named Seth Meyers... I might be back in London in February. Maybe I'll go check out Seth Meyers the cat." (03:05–03:22)

2. Brotherly Banter & End-of-Year Family Reflections

(04:36–08:47)

Family Housekeeping: An apology for mispronouncing a listener’s name, Andra, highlighting how much the brothers value their audience stories.
- "So the number of times we said it, I feel like she'll be like, come on. First my shmada. And then we just pile indignity on indignity." (05:04)
Steelers Football Chat: Their parents’ passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers leads to typical family ribbing and stories of game-day superstitions.
- "When they lose, I just... nobody wants to talk to anybody." (05:28)
Holiday Movie Plans: Planning family outings to films like “Marty Supreme” sparks movie-going nostalgia and shows how they make events out of new releases.

3. The Joy of Movie Introductions (And Jack Black Appreciation)

(08:47–09:41)

Jack Black = Family Icon: Seth describes watching “School of Rock” with his kids as a way to introduce them not just to Jack Black but to AC/DC and the culture of rock music.
- "The movie introduces your kids to AC/DC, and because of that, we've been listening to a lot of AC/DC ever since we saw School of Rock. So it's the biggest win win of all time." (08:38)

4. Singing With the Stars (And Being Out-Sung)

(09:42–10:18)

Seth teases an upcoming “Day Drinking” segment with pop star Sabrina Carpenter, admitting, “I got a little inebriated and thought it would be good if she and I sung together. ... When you hear your terrible voice next to a person with a perfect voice, it is really just like, oof, worse than I thought.” (09:52–10:12)

5. 2025 Year-in-Review Game: “Guess That Guest!”

(14:34–26:38)

Sam (Producer) hosts a game where Seth and Josh must identify the guest from a memorable quote.
Notable Segments include:

Patrick J. Adams — Front Seat Baby Delivery
- “I delivered my second in the front seat of the car.”
- [Patrick J. Adams: 17:10, Seth reacts: 17:16]
- "I suppress all memories of Lobby Baby." (17:24, Seth)
Wendi McLendon-Covey — Water Skiing Woes
- “We had a ski boat for most of my childhood, and we would go water skiing, rain or shine, every weekend.”
- [19:39, Wendi McLendon-Covey clip]
- “I absolutely hated it.” (20:27, Wendi)
Zarna Garg — Roasting Mother-in-Laws
- “It turns out that there’s a huge market for somebody who trashes their mother in law.”
- [22:27, Zarna Garg clip]
- “This is an evergreen topic.” (22:27, Zarna)
Riz Ahmed — The Gangster Cousin
- “We kind of found out that one of our cousins there was a gangster...”
- [26:44, Riz Ahmed clip]
- “We were like, friendly guy, honestly. And then I remember we were in Pizza Hut, and … he came back, pretty sure they had blood on their shirts.” (27:31, Riz)

Memorable Banter:

Seth’s struggle with memory: “I think getting it wrong immediately means I don’t have Riz. It is Riz, but I don’t have Riz.” (26:13)
Josh, reflecting on the segment: “Both great guests, I thought.” (26:24)

6. Listener Q&A: Heartfelt & Hilarious

(34:30–44:44)

a. Trips Added to the ‘Bucket List’ (34:34–36:54)

Seth, Josh, and listeners share destinations inspired by guests—like Tig Notaro's Pass Christian, Arkansas’s Crystal Bridges, and the Swedish islands.
- “I would like to be on a little island you have to take a boat to and then you’re just kind of there and they’re so small that your family can’t fit on them.” (35:37, Seth)

b. Alternate Podcast Concepts & Cow Ice Cream Tees (38:01–39:56)

It was always about family trips, but Seth jokes, “The podcast Josh would rather do is me interviewing people about SNL while he tries to change the subject. It would be called The Not Ready for this Conversation Players.” (38:36, Seth)
Josh investigates whether his childhood cow-themed T-shirts were from PEI’s Cow’s Ice Cream.

c. Favorite National Parks (41:29–43:49)

Josh: “I think it’s probably Yosemite for me.”
Seth: “We went to Acadia national park when we were kids. ... Grand Canyon, right? That’s a national park, isn’t it?”
Extended Everglades/fanboat banter, highlighting their signature humorous tangents.
- Seth: “In general, I do think [the national parks] should just be opened up for drilling ... Whether there’s oil there or not, there’s something under there.” (42:26)

d. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dads & Dog Loss
(44:45–46:18)

Listener ponders if Lin-Manuel Miranda’s and Seth’s dads would be friends.
- Seth says, “Larry has not met Lynn’s dad, but I could tell you from having met Lynn’s dad, they would absolutely hit it off.” (45:23)
- Seth adds, “Can I say something about Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is one of the nicest people in the world? On Thanksgiving, that guy texted me, 'Hey, I know how hard the holidays can be right after you lost a pet.' So sweet.” (45:49)
Classic Andy Samberg joke:
- Seth: “Did Sandberg send you a similar message?”
- Josh: “He said, I’m so thankful this year…”
- Seth: “That your dog is in hell.” (46:07–46:15)

7. Closing Laughter & Traditions

(46:24–48:04)

The brothers express gratitude for their listeners and for another year of podcasting.
- “Maybe you’re listening to this while you’re on a trip with your family or by yourself to go see your family, and wherever you’re listening, we just want to say how happy we are to have done a whole nother year of this show and how excited we are to get started in 2026.” (46:25, Seth)
The “Non Poopy Bracas” rule in fantasy football:
- “The one rule of our fantasy football league is no poopy pants. No one’s allowed to complain.” (47:16, Seth)

Choice Quotes & Memorable Moments

“This is the most you and I have ever looked like the Proclaimers.” (03:41, Seth)
“But you know what? I’m gonna change for the next one. We have a guest, but this is a bad. Yeah, this is from…” (46:54, Seth, regarding his questionable sweatshirt)
“I love you.”
“I love you too.”
— The brothers sign off the episode, echoing their genuine affection and rapport. (48:00–48:01)

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:14] Catching up, Hollywood stories
[03:05] Cat named ‘Seth Meyers’
[05:00] Apology to listener Andra
[05:17] Steelers football + family texting
[08:47] Jack Black/School of Rock chat
[09:52] Sabrina Carpenter “Day Drinking” singing story
[14:34] “Guess That Guest” game begins
[17:10, 17:39] Patrick J. Adams clip: front seat baby delivery
[19:39–20:27] Wendi McLendon-Covey clip
[22:27–23:44] Zarna Garg on mother-in-laws
[26:44–27:53] Riz Ahmed: gangster cousin
[34:34] Bucket list trips
[38:01] Alternate podcast ideas
[41:29] National Parks favorites
[44:45–46:18] Dads friendship, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and dog stories
[46:25] Year-end gratitude
[47:16] Fantasy football “no poopy pants” rule

Final Thoughts

The “Best of the Year” episode is a celebration of candid sibling chemistry, memorable guest stories, and genuine listener connection. With segments that cover family quirks, cinematic nostalgia, awkward social moments, and heartwarming community vibes, the Meyers brothers close 2025 with humor, reflection, and an unmistakable sense of gratitude.

“We just want to say how happy we are to have done a whole nother year of this show and how excited we are to get started in 2026.” (46:25, Seth Meyers)

Happy New Year from the Meyers Brothers!

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers:

BEST OF THE YEAR: Reflecting on 2025, Listener Q&A, and More!
Hosts: Seth Meyers & Josh Meyers
Release Date: December 30, 2025

Overview

Highlights and Key Discussion Points

1. Bouncing Around: Recent Adventures & Theater Chats

(00:14–04:36)

Josh’s Night Out: Josh recounts attending the LA premiere of The Housemaid, sharing a near-miss with director Paul Feig and praising Amanda Seyfried’s performance.
- "I was just chatting with a lot of people, and then he [Paul Feig] was gone by the time I sort of made a play to go talk to him, which was, you blew it." (00:40)
Seth’s Broadway Excitement: Seth plans to see Ike Barinholtz in Simon Rich’s new play, “All Out.”
- "Very excited to hit Broadway." (02:22)
The Soho Playhouse Cat Named ‘Seth Meyers’: The brothers discover there’s a cat named after Seth in a London theater.
- "There is a cat there named Seth Meyers... I might be back in London in February. Maybe I'll go check out Seth Meyers the cat." (03:05–03:22)

2. Brotherly Banter & End-of-Year Family Reflections

(04:36–08:47)

Family Housekeeping: An apology for mispronouncing a listener’s name, Andra, highlighting how much the brothers value their audience stories.
- "So the number of times we said it, I feel like she'll be like, come on. First my shmada. And then we just pile indignity on indignity." (05:04)
Steelers Football Chat: Their parents’ passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers leads to typical family ribbing and stories of game-day superstitions.
- "When they lose, I just... nobody wants to talk to anybody." (05:28)
Holiday Movie Plans: Planning family outings to films like “Marty Supreme” sparks movie-going nostalgia and shows how they make events out of new releases.

3. The Joy of Movie Introductions (And Jack Black Appreciation)

(08:47–09:41)

Jack Black = Family Icon: Seth describes watching “School of Rock” with his kids as a way to introduce them not just to Jack Black but to AC/DC and the culture of rock music.
- "The movie introduces your kids to AC/DC, and because of that, we've been listening to a lot of AC/DC ever since we saw School of Rock. So it's the biggest win win of all time." (08:38)

4. Singing With the Stars (And Being Out-Sung)

(09:42–10:18)

Seth teases an upcoming “Day Drinking” segment with pop star Sabrina Carpenter, admitting, “I got a little inebriated and thought it would be good if she and I sung together. ... When you hear your terrible voice next to a person with a perfect voice, it is really just like, oof, worse than I thought.” (09:52–10:12)

5. 2025 Year-in-Review Game: “Guess That Guest!”

(14:34–26:38)

Sam (Producer) hosts a game where Seth and Josh must identify the guest from a memorable quote.
Notable Segments include:

Patrick J. Adams — Front Seat Baby Delivery
- “I delivered my second in the front seat of the car.”
- [Patrick J. Adams: 17:10, Seth reacts: 17:16]
- "I suppress all memories of Lobby Baby." (17:24, Seth)
Wendi McLendon-Covey — Water Skiing Woes
- “We had a ski boat for most of my childhood, and we would go water skiing, rain or shine, every weekend.”
- [19:39, Wendi McLendon-Covey clip]
- “I absolutely hated it.” (20:27, Wendi)
Zarna Garg — Roasting Mother-in-Laws
- “It turns out that there’s a huge market for somebody who trashes their mother in law.”
- [22:27, Zarna Garg clip]
- “This is an evergreen topic.” (22:27, Zarna)
Riz Ahmed — The Gangster Cousin
- “We kind of found out that one of our cousins there was a gangster...”
- [26:44, Riz Ahmed clip]
- “We were like, friendly guy, honestly. And then I remember we were in Pizza Hut, and … he came back, pretty sure they had blood on their shirts.” (27:31, Riz)

Memorable Banter:

Seth’s struggle with memory: “I think getting it wrong immediately means I don’t have Riz. It is Riz, but I don’t have Riz.” (26:13)
Josh, reflecting on the segment: “Both great guests, I thought.” (26:24)

6. Listener Q&A: Heartfelt & Hilarious

(34:30–44:44)

a. Trips Added to the ‘Bucket List’ (34:34–36:54)

Seth, Josh, and listeners share destinations inspired by guests—like Tig Notaro's Pass Christian, Arkansas’s Crystal Bridges, and the Swedish islands.
- “I would like to be on a little island you have to take a boat to and then you’re just kind of there and they’re so small that your family can’t fit on them.” (35:37, Seth)

b. Alternate Podcast Concepts & Cow Ice Cream Tees (38:01–39:56)

It was always about family trips, but Seth jokes, “The podcast Josh would rather do is me interviewing people about SNL while he tries to change the subject. It would be called The Not Ready for this Conversation Players.” (38:36, Seth)
Josh investigates whether his childhood cow-themed T-shirts were from PEI’s Cow’s Ice Cream.

c. Favorite National Parks (41:29–43:49)

Josh: “I think it’s probably Yosemite for me.”
Seth: “We went to Acadia national park when we were kids. ... Grand Canyon, right? That’s a national park, isn’t it?”
Extended Everglades/fanboat banter, highlighting their signature humorous tangents.
- Seth: “In general, I do think [the national parks] should just be opened up for drilling ... Whether there’s oil there or not, there’s something under there.” (42:26)

d. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dads & Dog Loss
(44:45–46:18)

Listener ponders if Lin-Manuel Miranda’s and Seth’s dads would be friends.
- Seth says, “Larry has not met Lynn’s dad, but I could tell you from having met Lynn’s dad, they would absolutely hit it off.” (45:23)
- Seth adds, “Can I say something about Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is one of the nicest people in the world? On Thanksgiving, that guy texted me, 'Hey, I know how hard the holidays can be right after you lost a pet.' So sweet.” (45:49)
Classic Andy Samberg joke:
- Seth: “Did Sandberg send you a similar message?”
- Josh: “He said, I’m so thankful this year…”
- Seth: “That your dog is in hell.” (46:07–46:15)

7. Closing Laughter & Traditions

(46:24–48:04)

The brothers express gratitude for their listeners and for another year of podcasting.
- “Maybe you’re listening to this while you’re on a trip with your family or by yourself to go see your family, and wherever you’re listening, we just want to say how happy we are to have done a whole nother year of this show and how excited we are to get started in 2026.” (46:25, Seth)
The “Non Poopy Bracas” rule in fantasy football:
- “The one rule of our fantasy football league is no poopy pants. No one’s allowed to complain.” (47:16, Seth)

Choice Quotes & Memorable Moments

“This is the most you and I have ever looked like the Proclaimers.” (03:41, Seth)
“But you know what? I’m gonna change for the next one. We have a guest, but this is a bad. Yeah, this is from…” (46:54, Seth, regarding his questionable sweatshirt)
“I love you.”
“I love you too.”
— The brothers sign off the episode, echoing their genuine affection and rapport. (48:00–48:01)

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:14] Catching up, Hollywood stories
[03:05] Cat named ‘Seth Meyers’
[05:00] Apology to listener Andra
[05:17] Steelers football + family texting
[08:47] Jack Black/School of Rock chat
[09:52] Sabrina Carpenter “Day Drinking” singing story
[14:34] “Guess That Guest” game begins
[17:10, 17:39] Patrick J. Adams clip: front seat baby delivery
[19:39–20:27] Wendi McLendon-Covey clip
[22:27–23:44] Zarna Garg on mother-in-laws
[26:44–27:53] Riz Ahmed: gangster cousin
[34:34] Bucket list trips
[38:01] Alternate podcast ideas
[41:29] National Parks favorites
[44:45–46:18] Dads friendship, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and dog stories
[46:25] Year-end gratitude
[47:16] Fantasy football “no poopy pants” rule

Final Thoughts

“We just want to say how happy we are to have done a whole nother year of this show and how excited we are to get started in 2026.” (46:25, Seth Meyers)

Happy New Year from the Meyers Brothers!

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Summary

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers:

Overview

Highlights and Key Discussion Points

1. Bouncing Around: Recent Adventures & Theater Chats

2. Brotherly Banter & End-of-Year Family Reflections

3. The Joy of Movie Introductions (And Jack Black Appreciation)

4. Singing With the Stars (And Being Out-Sung)

5. 2025 Year-in-Review Game: “Guess That Guest!”

6. Listener Q&A: Heartfelt & Hilarious

7. Closing Laughter & Traditions

Choice Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Final Thoughts

Summary

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers:

Overview

Highlights and Key Discussion Points

1. Bouncing Around: Recent Adventures & Theater Chats

2. Brotherly Banter & End-of-Year Family Reflections

3. The Joy of Movie Introductions (And Jack Black Appreciation)

4. Singing With the Stars (And Being Out-Sung)

5. 2025 Year-in-Review Game: “Guess That Guest!”

6. Listener Q&A: Heartfelt & Hilarious

7. Closing Laughter & Traditions

Choice Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Final Thoughts