S02E16 - 7 Countries, 7 Months - Season 2 Finale
With nasal honesty, caffeinated reflections, and an experimental flair, the Season 2 finale of Califorgilicious closes the chapter on a truly globetrotting year.
Over the past seven months, the host has taken listeners on an emotional and geographical journey — spanning Malta, Hungary, Norway, Spain, Italy, the U.S., and Sweden. In this final episode, we get a peek behind the curtain: the late-night recordings, the struggles of moving countries, and the beautiful chaos of staying creative through it all.
One of the most charming aspects of the episode is its refusal to sound “polished.” The host talks about his coughs, his microphone, his allergies — and somehow, that makes you trust him even more. This is not a podcast driven by algorithms or branding strategy — it's a living, breathing project made with real emotion.
Listeners are treated to some behind-the-scenes stats: Califorgilicious is now heard in 42 countries, with standout episodes like “Live from LA,” “Traveling Solo,” and “Late Night Oddities” taking center stage. On Substack, the Season 2 premiere and “Leaving Malta” episodes ranked highest, a testament to the show's unique blend of personal narrative and cultural observation.
But this isn't just a recap. The episode contains three surprises, each revealing a deeper layer of the host’s creative ambition. First, we get news of the Califorgilicious soundtracks being released on Spotify — featuring everything from death metal to AI jazz. Then comes a teaser for Califorgilicious FM, a late-night, desert-inspired audio journey that promises to be surreal and deeply immersive. Finally, the big news: Season 3 is coming in October.
What holds this finale together is its meta-awareness. The host speaks about the podcast like it’s a character of its own — evolving, growing, stumbling, and glowing. From a messy “Season Zero” of space-flamingo oddities to the more grounded episodes of today, Califorgilicious is an ecosystem — part zine, part music label, part intimate diary.
By the end, we’re left not just with memories but with anticipation. There are new zines on the way, more experimental content, and a growing sense that Califorgilicious is not just a podcast — it’s a movement of beautiful amateurism.
Stay tuned.