With 2025 coming to a close we inducted the newest member of the Awkward Offenders into the team. But there’s probably many of you that don’t know who or what The Offenders are. So here is a compilation of who, what, when, where, and why is Offenders.

This week we wrap up 2025 with our End of Year Top 10 lists!  But before that we go over Best and Worst gifts we have received from significant others in our lives. Followed by Shaun gifting each of us something he personally picked out for us. If you know Shaun, that can easily be a trap for something HE finds hilarious. That’s how you know he loves you. And since the Shokys watched ”A Christmas Story” and ”Red One” this year, we also list off our favorite Christmas movies. Home Alone, The Grinch, White Christmas, etc. What are yours? Let us know in the comments!

MERRY CHRISTMAS YALL

This week we break down the shocking rumor of Netflix acquiring Warner Bros, sparking debate over the future of the DCU under James Gunn and whether the Snyderverse could make a comeback. We take a hard look at why the DC cinematic universe is often put on a pedestal despite more misses than hits, and why Marvel’s track record tells a very different story. We also dive into Welcome to Derry, where a chilling 1962 rant feels uncomfortably relevant to America in 2025, review The Roses starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, and give our verdict on the latest Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel. Plus, reactions to new trailers including Anaconda, Silent Night, Deadly Night, and The Bride. Finally, the conversation turns serious as we discuss AI energy infrastructure, data centers, and energy corridors, and the growing danger in the political podcast world following escalating threats and violence. How did we get here?

We are back this week and FINALLY Jefe has watched the correct ”IT” movie so we can start discussing Welcome to Derry properly. leading to the question: could Pennywise have an effect on Forest gump? We also have 2 news articles proving our earlier discussion about AI being used by pedos. Lucky the state of Texas is taking it seriously.

This week we open up with some confusing signage. If you were in desperate need for a pee and you ran into these signs, which would you think applied to you?  Shoky introduces the other guys the Baby Shark 50s Soul Version from Re:SOUL. A new favorite! Shaun asks what is worse to have to fix for ”old people”: phones or TVs? I don’t think Chad has ever spoke up so quickly before.

The gang returns without Jefe and jumps into a wild mix of topics—starting with doomsday theories about Earth’s magnetic poles shifting. Things lighten up as they debate the best prime time animated show and whether The Simpsons beats Family Guy. They discuss the potential for a connected Stephen King TV universe, react to teasers for the live-action Moana and the Legend of Zelda movie, and hear Shoky’s story about designing a full N64-style game. The episode wraps with a conversation about a young woman struggling with social issues and the meaning of political correctness.

Tyler rants about modern men dressing like it’s the 1920s, Shaun learns the surprisingly high cost of a bank drive-thru teller drawer, and the gang wonders why so many people still can’t use basic computers. Jefe watches the wrong IT movie and hates it—confirming his questionable movie taste—while Shoky continues Welcome to Derry. The main discussion covers Predator: Badlands, following young Yautja Dek on his proving hunt, and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, starring Oscar Isaac, which quietly dropped on Netflix after a low-profile theatrical run. Also… is Charles Dance destined to play terrifying dads forever?

This week starts with a hilarious (and painful) message from Shaun, followed by the crew sharing their own most brutal injury stories. Shoky dives into IT: Welcome to Derry, Jefe checks out the Halo series, and Shoky unleashes a rant. The main topic explores the rapid rise of AI—from music tools like Suna to people forming relationships with chatbots—and the unsettling questions around AI self-preservation, ethics, and whether advanced AI could become something like a god.

Part 2 of the episode 162 vacation recap is back with the tale of the  @unsubscribepodcast  LIVE show from Shoky! Pictures included!  Jessica tells us of her trip to Salem Massachusetts and how surprisingly not very witchy it was. We also delve into the NO KINGS Protests that happened that weekend and the concept behind it.

The wifey is here to tell of her trip to Boston while Shoky recaps his trip to the ER before is his road trip to San Antonio to see the Unsubscribe Podcast Live!

The gang reunites in the Cave to debate video games so good they ruined entire genres, rank their Top 5 Halloween candies, and discuss childhood trick-or-treat setups. Shoky wraps up his wild vacation story, and Chad gives his take on the new Tron: Ares movie.

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This week Louie joins while Chad’s out, and fate couldn’t have planned it better. We dive into Copperhead Brewery’s new “no dogs inside” policy and why it’s caused us to boycott. We talk about their other new rules, traffic rants, terrible drivers, Guillermo Del Toro’s upcoming Frankenstein movie, and the latest on the government shutdown.

This week’s episode covers the massive Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona, which drew over 100,000 attendees and stirred debate over whether it was a moment of faith or a “fascist rally.” Shaun raises the question of forgiveness after Ericka Kirk publicly forgave Charlie’s shooter, while Tyler sparks discussions on favorite proteins in Asian cuisine, the evolution of woke-ism, and how figures like Greta Thunberg shift their messaging. To wrap things up, the crew looks ahead to DC’s big announcements, including *Superman: Man of Tomorrow*, the success of *Peacemaker*, and the upcoming *Lanterns* series.

This week Shoky debates household cleaning etiquette, excitement over new tech discoveries, and the etiquette of parking in a cul-de-sac. The crew also tackles fun hypotheticals—like Alien battle matchups and the choice to exit a perfect world—as well as pop culture news with Cracker Barrel’s logo reversal and the latest in Alien Earth. The episode closes on a somber note with the tragic murder of Iryna Zarutska, raising questions about public safety and the justice system’s failures.

In this episode, we dive into the growing political divide in America and the rise of radicalization that lead to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. We explore how extreme ideology fuels hatred, the impact it has on families and organizations, and what it says about the state of our culture today. What does “wokeness” really mean, and how did it gain such power? We break it all down and ask the tough questions about where our nation is headed.

This week Jefe is back and he’s brought along his best friend Scott to tell the grand tale of their nearly 2 week journey from Texas to Alaska and back again! It wasn’t just them though. Jeff’s father in law was the impetus for the trip. One last bucket list road trip to the Yukon.

This week we are back on location at FRANKENBOLTZZZZ Brewing Co to raise money for a good cause: helping support Kerrville and Austin Pets Alive! My normal cohosts are gone this week, but I have Brad and Jordan backing me up as we hang out with one of the main stars of the show: Jon Coleman! @joncolecomedy on IG We get into his comic inspirations, his growing up in East Texas, and how he almost gave up comedy completely. Later in the show we have the final act of the night: Marlo Ray, on with us as well.

Still without Jefe, the crew dives into Shoky’s Frankenboltzzzz tale, Corvette electrical meltdowns, and the ZR1 smashing Nürburgring records. Listener questions spark chats about seasonal shows, CBD/THC drinks, and childhood “culinary abominations.” Shoky reviews Alien Earth, Peacemaker returns with multiverse chaos, and the team debates Cracker Barrel’s redesign, lost restaurant whimsy, and Trump’s flag-burning comments.