Overview of We're taking a long break... Goodbye.
Host Ethan Klein closes out the H3 show for the year (end of 2025) with a long, free‑form episode that mixes news, recaps, crew banter and a large Secret Santa gift exchange. The team announces a month‑long holiday break (back on Monday, January 19, 2026), thanks listeners, and runs through highlights, controversies and member‑only moments from the year while riffing and reacting live.
Key topics covered
- Break announcement
- The hosts confirm a one‑month hiatus; first show back scheduled for Jan 19, 2026.
- Year in review / soundbite tournament
- Keemstar won the show’s soundbite tournament; hosts reacted to his victory and fan responses.
- Viral clips and commentary
- Discussion and reaction to several resurfaced clips (notably an iDubbbz/Anissa segment about who would do well on OnlyFans).
- A streamer accidentally filmed Ringo Starr in an airport lounge and didn’t recognize him — clip discussed for its viral absurdity.
- Pop‑culture oddities
- A viral clip of the Pope sending a video blessing to a rave got a playful reaction from the hosts.
- Wildlife and driving
- Crew talk about the real danger of deer/elk/moose collisions while driving — first‑hand stories and safety notes.
Notable moments & segments
- Keemstar reaction
- Keemstar’s acceptance moment (and some chaotic chat behavior from other participants) was replayed and discussed.
- iDubbbz / Anissa clip
- Hosts play a longer version of a clip in which Anissa claims certain creators would “do well” with straight women on OnlyFans; the segment becomes a recurring gag and source of embarrassment for iDubbbz.
- Tetanus myth correction
- Brief factual discussion: tetanus comes from bacteria commonly in soil/animal feces — rust itself doesn’t cause tetanus (rusty objects are commonly associated because they sit in contaminated places).
- Cake lighting fail
- A birthday cake flame / lighter moment that escalates into a small fire and multi‑angle chaos — played and joked about.
Secret Santa / “Craig’s Mist / Abdul‑Mist” gift exchange (main event)
The crew staged a large Secret Santa with on‑air unwrapping. Highlights (selected):
- Love received a polar‑bear rolling cooler with vintage sodas and snacks.
- Dan got a dancing skeleton (wind‑up, multiple songs) — immediate hit for the studio.
- AB gave/received several offbeat items:
- AB presented a bootleg “Arab Bulma” statue (Dragon Ball) — the clip led to talk about Sailor anime collectibles and a later revelation that a canon scene existed.
- A reportedly censored (and very explicit) collectible figure of Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan) was mentioned as an earlier, expensive, unavailable gift.
- Tamara’s gifts included a genuine old saw and a real sword — plus a “cursed” Raggedy‑Ann style doll that smelled and worried the crew (they insisted it couldn’t stay overnight).
- Nate got a novelty “Guante” (glove) trophy/art piece and other gag gifts.
- Lena was gifted a life‑sized serial‑killer prop for her horror‑collectible setup.
- Lots of vintage, weird and handmade finds: wind‑up toys, vintage Coke bottles, novelty gag items and collector figures; the crew role‑played, tested, and joked through each reveal.
Overall tone: the exchange was chaotic, affectionate and a major part of the episode.
Sponsors and promotions (brief)
- PrizePicks — long ad read + discussion of Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing matchup and PrizePicks promo (H3 code for sign‑up mentioned).
- Teddy Glow / Teddy Fresh — products referenced as last‑minute gift ideas.
- HelloFresh ad parody bits appear in the episode; there were callbacks to previous ad reads and ad‑fail bloopers.
News items, controversies and recurring trouble spots
- Keemstar: win in soundbite tournament; hosts and chat reflected on his past contentious relationship with the show and how things have changed.
- Nina Lynn: referenced as permanently banned on Twitch (hosts debated accuracy; called “vile” by the show).
- North Bergen police chief scandal: discussed in detail — multiple allegations (odd behavior at station, pranks, needles, exposing, shitting on the floor, sending prank packages). Crew called it “one of the craziest stories” of the year.
- Myron caller roast: a caller brutally roasted Myron (rollerblade “Rico” collected his ex) and Myron stayed silent on air — hosts replayed and mocked the exchange.
- iDubbbz / Anissa: resurfaced clip causes renewed mockery and discussion about internet reputation and OnlyFans speculation.
- AB criticism: some pushback in chat about AB’s interactions/tipping/voting in the Keemstar contest; Ethan called out perceived hypocrisy.
- Crypto / influencer ads: brief jokes about “Dating and Money” creatine and a related crypto promo.
Members‑only highlight reel (samples to check)
The hosts pulled member‑exclusive clips they found funniest or most replayable:
- Spoonie Tunes — an unexpectedly deep spoon collector / Instagram clip.
- Mario Kart tournament — chaotic streamer/crew gameplay and classic mishaps (Dan’s big win included).
- Cooking segment: awkward “I cooked for you” exchange that played hilariously in rewatch.
- “See You Next Thursday” member episodes referenced: #97, #101, #108, 1.15 — the hosts encouraged members to rewatch those.
If you’re a member, episode timestamps referenced: see See You Next Thursday 97, 101, 108 and 1.15 for the specific clips.
Crew & guests who appear
- Ethan Klein (host)
- Dan, Love (Gabe), AB, Hila, Tamara, Nate, Lena, Tom, Morgan and other H3 crew members participated heavily.
- Cameo-style shoutouts and short guest videos (Meredith from a reality show cameo for Tom, etc.).
- Multiple producers & chat moderators (Ray, Rich Lux, others) showed up in chat/donations.
Takeaways & action items
- Break schedule: show returns Monday, January 19, 2026.
- If you’re a member: Ethan teased revamped member perks when the show returns (improvements promised, no cuts).
- PrizePicks: promo and a simple betting angle mentioned (code H3 discussed).
- Rewatch suggestions (member episodes): see the member episode numbers mentioned above for the clips.
Notable, cleaned quotes
- “We’re taking a long one this year — a month off.” — Ethan announcing break.
- On Keemstar’s win: “Sometimes the underdog has their day.” — crew reaction to soundbite tournament result.
- Tetanus clarification: “You can get tetanus from clean‑looking metal — rust is irrelevant; it’s bacteria in soil/animal feces.” — brief factual note on air.
This episode is heavy on loose conversation, in‑studio banter and gifts — the secret Santa and the long clip reactions are the central entertainment. If you want the viral moments mentioned, check the member episodes and the Jan 19 return show for follow‑ups.