Believe it or not, we’ve come to the end of another year and the end of our first season! In this very special final episode, we’re looking back at our bookshelves, our old movie tickets and our streaming histories to remember the year that was.

We’re handing out awards for our favourite (and not-so-favourite) stories, sharing what we loved this year and looking forward to the year ahead. If you’re looking to finish up 2025 with some of the best, we’ll help you catch up on anything you missed or revisit forgotten faves.

Tell us your favourite stories of the year! Follow us @thestorybuildingpod or email us at thestorybuildingpod@gmail.com with your highlights from 2025. See you next year for season two!

Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling and those chestnuts roasting? It’s time to get festive with a very special Christmas episode.

We’re getting into the holiday spirit with a look at our ultimate Christmas stories, so get ready to reserve your December days for our festive faves. From the classics to some more modern treats, we’re finding out what makes a great Christmas story, and we might even settle the Die Hard debate once and for all (or at least try).

Send us your must-haves for the season! Email your recs to thestorybuildingpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @thestorybuildingpod!

A great soundtrack is a special piece of art, something that enhances the emotion of a story and also stands as an expression of the soul in its own right.

We’re going deep into our favourite film and tv soundtracks, exploring the role of music in storytelling from passive background tunes all the way to active, vibrant components of the art with their own unique character.

Get a blank playlist ready as we share the music that moved us and the soundtracks that have a special place in our hearts. Send your ultimate soundtracks to thestorybuildingpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @thestorybuildingpod.