Lore joins Rick for a deep-dive conversation on the finale and overall legacy of Stranger Things, unpacking what worked, what didn’t, and why the ending has left fans so divided. The episode kicks off with a quick recap of Rick and Lore’s October collaboration for Horror Movie of the Day, before shifting fully into Hawkins for an in-depth discussion on Season 5 and the series finale.

Rick and Lore explore whether the show ended the way it always needed to—focusing on character closure over spectacle—and debate if the finale truly did justice to its core cast. Rick shares his perspective on the superhero-like DNA of the series, Eleven’s ultimate fate, and why the extended epilogue felt intentional rather than indulgent. The conversation also tackles Vecna’s underwhelming payoff, lingering plot holes, and the growing sense that the story may have needed one more season to fully breathe.

Along the way, Rick and Lore draw comparisons between Stranger Things and other major pop-culture juggernauts, including the storytelling approaches of Marvel Studios films and Game of Thrones—examining how finales, fan expectations, and long-term character arcs can define or divide a legacy. The episode closes with reflections on fan theories, including the viral “secret episode” rumors, and a larger question: did Stranger Things fail its audience—or did expectations simply outgrow what the story could realistically deliver?

Rick is joined by his older brother Felipe (Phil) and younger brother Alex in a very special episode—the first time all three brothers have ever recorded together and the first time in nearly a year they were all together in person. Recorded on Christmas Eve, the conversation captures a rare and meaningful moment of connection.

Phil has been living in Texas for the past year while completing military training and schooling, and Alex has spent nearly two years in Japan teaching English to elementary and middle school students. Alex shares stories about life abroad, the challenges of being away from family, and the personal growth that came from living overseas.

Phil reveals that he recently proposed and the brothers discuss how he knew she was the one, when he decided to propose, and early thoughts on wedding timing and location.

The episode closes with the three simply enjoying time together, reflecting on recent experiences and looking ahead to what 2026 may bring.

It’s that time of year again—Rick’s Birthday Special returns for its sixth year, and this time he’s joined by the original Sigma Duocast co-creator himself: Nate.

In true Sigma fashion, this episode is a chaotic mix of updates, nostalgia, and completely unplanned tangents. Rick opens up about his current state of motivation, the grind, and where his head’s been lately. The duo dives into everything from Magic: The Gathering card hype to the Black Friday madness they proudly refused to participate in.

Sports talk gets spicy as Nate officially abandons his long-time Dallas Cowboys fandom to join the San Francisco 49ers faithful—Rick has thoughts.

Together, they also spontaneously create a brand-new segment: “Nate’s Life Tips” (working title), where Nate drops some questionable wisdom that somehow makes perfect sense.

It’s fun, it’s out of pocket, it gets unexpectedly deep, and it’s exactly the kind of energy that defines Sigma Duocast. A perfect celebration of another year around the sun for Rick—and a classic reunion for the OG duo.