The Inevitability of a Strange World (2025 Wrap Up & Reflection of 5 Years)

Five years in, Caught on the Mike has become more than just a podcast—it’s been a journey shaped by persistence, creativity, community, and a whole lot of unpredictability.

In this reflective solo episode, I look back on what 2025 represented for the show: 59 episodes released, countless conversations, personal milestones, and lessons learned along the way. From evolving the format to navigating noise, burnout, and social media negativity, this episode dives into why storytelling still matters and why showing up consistently is the real win.

We focus honestly about growth, resilience, and the importance of creating a positive space where meaningful stories can live. It’s about choosing quality, fostering connection, and keeping perspective in a strange, often overwhelming world.

As the show looks ahead to 2026, the focus is clear: deeper conversations, more collaboration, more in-person episodes, and continued commitment to making the world feel a little less disconnected—one conversation at a time.

If you’ve been here since the beginning—or you’re just finding the show—this episode is a moment to pause, reflect, and move forward together.

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