2023: Year in Review

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We're diving headfirst into the whirlwind that was 2023. Buckle up because this year was like a Netflix series on steroids!

We kick things off with the geopolitical rollercoaster—Russia and Ukraine, Canada's political dance with India, and the emergence of a new reserve currency gang including Russia, China, Brazil, India, and South Africa. The world economy played peek-a-boo with recession and inflation, while artificial intelligence, especially Chat GPT, was the talk of the digital town. And hey, did you catch King Charles on the global stage? It's like watching a royal soap opera unfold!

Climate change threw its weight around, but amidst the chaos, Elon Musk decided to play social media superhero by snatching Twitter and giving it a SpaceX-level makeover. Meanwhile, Instagram threads became our new addiction, and wildfires decided to paint both Canada and the US in shades of red.

As the curtain fell on 2023, we bid farewell to some legendary figures. From the soulful Sinead O'Connor to the eternal Tina Turner, and let's not forget the ever-charismatic Matthew Perry. The list is a tear-jerker, including Jerry Springer, Angus Cloud from 'Euphoria,' and the iconic Raquel Welch.

In the realm of discoveries, 2023 gifted us Ozempic+ and a rendezvous with extraterrestrial friends. Oh, and did we mention Harry's new book, 'Spare,' and Elon's autobiography? It's like the universe decided to drop its own version of cosmic Easter eggs.

From laminated eyebrows to running shoes becoming the new fashion statement, 2023 had its own style revolution. And speaking of revolutions, 'Succession,' 'The Bear,' and 'Love is Blind' held us hostage on our couches. Don't even get us started on the movie lineup—Super Mario Bros, Barbie, and a prequel to the Hunger Games? Take our money!

Love was in the air as Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz made it official, and Paris Hilton took the surrogate route to mommy-hood. And Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady? We're still scratching our heads on that one.

Before we wrap up this rollercoaster of a year, let's crunch some numbers. Google processed a mind-boggling 8.5 billion searches every day, WhatsApp users exchanged a whopping 65 billion messages, and if you wanted to download all the internet's data, you'd need approximately 181 million years. Social media accounted for a third of our online lives—no surprise there!

So, what GIF or meme would best capture your 2023? Join us as we laugh, reminisce, and maybe shed a tear for the year that was. Until next time, keep riding the waves of life! 🚀 #2023Review #PodcastTimeMachine

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02:00 - What Are We Talking About Today?

03:21 - Rihanna Killed It At The Superbowl Half Show

06:00 - Were Laminated Eyebrows a Trend This Year?

07:06 - 2023 Fashion/Trends

08:34 - Social Media 2023 Updates

11:09 - Royal Family News: Prince Harry’s Memoir and King Charles Coronation

14:06 - Elon Musk Autobiography and His Backstory

17:25 - Britney Spears Autobiography and Everything Leading Up To The Release

20:48 - Celebrity Breakups

25:21 - Taylor Swift’s New Man and Our Predictions

27:17 - Even More Celeb Breakups

28:43 - Who Got Married This Year?

35:00 - Engagements and New Relationships

37:47 - We Can’t Forget The Ones We Lost This Year

41:05 - Babies Born This Year

41:47 - Huge News Stories That Dropped This Year

45:15 - Movies and TV Shows That Got Released This Year

57:45 - Interesting Facts and Stats

59:49 - Recap and Goodbyes

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