Episode
Stairway to Eleven #28: Best of 2025
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- Stairway to Eleven
- Published
- Dec 18, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 7399
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Summary
This Best of 2025 episode of Stairway to Eleven opens with a brief, somber acknowledgement of the passing of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, recognizing Reiner’s lasting influence on film, comedy, and music culture. We touch on Spinal Tap: The End Continues as a final chapter in a legacy that still looms large, then shift gears and get down to business. From there, George, John, and TR count down their Top 10 Albums of 2025, breaking down the records that stood out, surprised us, and earned repeat listens in a year packed with strong releases.