This episode is our official 2025 Year In Review and one of our most meaningful conversations of the year.

We look back on our favorite guests, the scenes and moments that moved us most, and the annual awards we present to honor the people and episodes that shaped the podcast. We talk about why specific conversations mattered so deeply, what they brought to the show, and how they impacted us personally and professionally.

We also reflect honestly on growth. We discuss what we want to improve, the mistakes we learned from, and how we want to evolve going forward. That includes exploring more series-based episodes, shorter, more focused breakdowns, and new creative formats, rather than relying solely on long one- to two-hour recordings.

This year did not happen in a vacuum. We acknowledge the broader cultural and global context surrounding the podcast, including autism misinformation, political discourse, protests, death, and Palestine. These realities influenced the emotional tone of many conversations, and we believe it is important to name that openly.

Most importantly, this episode is about community. We want to know which people you'd like us to interview next year and which movies, shows, clips, or characters you'd like us to break down. Tag them in the comments and tell us what matters to you. We are actively building next year's guest list from your suggestions.

Thank you for supporting the podcast and growing with us. We are excited for what comes next.

Thanks for checking out Different Spectrums! 🎙️ We're a podcast led by licensed therapists and neurodivergent individuals who explore emotions in movies and shows. Our mission is to normalize mental health challenges and promote understanding.

Join your founders and hosts, Dr. Nazeer Zerka and Spencer Srnec, as we process key scenes to help you better understand your emotions and perhaps find some validation in them.

Episode Breakdown:

0:00 Attention

0:59 Intro

3:50 Awards

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