The Nerdologues

A holiday episode. You knew this was coming. 

Some time in or shortly after college, Lisa Beasley binge-watched the first few seasons of Grey's Anatomy in a matter of days. She hasn't stopped rewatching the series since. The show has become her background sounds, and she cites the comfort level a diverse cast of characters who only discuss their jobs brings her. 

Before we close out our Best Ofs, we wanted to look back on the first ever (and only?) Your Stories tour!

Our first real minisode! Featuring the voice of Park Ranger Dave, played by the wonderful Firas Alexander.

December means time for Best Ofs! This week, coproducer Ian Williams shares his favorite tracks of 2017 plus some reflections on the year that was and the year to come. 

Maria Ranahan was named after her Italian grandmother, Mary (whose name was Anglicanized at Ellis Island). She has recently been cataloging her Italian mom's recipes, but she's had trouble translating things like "between these lines on my hand" into teaspoons and "up to here on your grandmother's pot" into cups.

Here's the second batch of favorite stories and songs from the past 12 months of podcasting chosen by you! 

Let's take a trip to Orlando -- or Anaheim, as is your preference -- with a dive into some obscure and diverse Disney tunes compiled by a lifelong fan who sometimes needs a musical getaway. 

Andy Kushnir started his Chicago journey as an improviser and sketch comedian, but he slowly realized that the anxiety he felt was not worth the performing, especially when he found himself so much happier at a keyboard writing scripts for others to perform. His writing 3-4 hours a day for 6-7 days a week combined with his experience in writers' rooms at Cards Against Humanity and Freeform have certainly shaped his life into the one-track mind of a writer.

Some of our favorite stories and songs from the past 12 months of podcasts. So much goodness here.