E96: Hunker Mode Activated

Happy New Year #Strugglies! A new year is upon us, and for your friendly neighbourhood podcast hosts; Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n), that means fresh new Lighthouse Words! (or "Words-of-the-Year.") YAY!!!!! Brie's frankly happy to be done with last year's word & Nick's new word has its very own mascot. Intrigued? Take a listen & check in with your trying-to-be-creative-in-this-busy-late-stage-capitalist-nightmare buddies as we update you on the Tank Fillers & of course the Struggles as we head into 2026 with space heaters to reignite the creative fire. Take a listen & if you feel so inclined, let us know YOUR 2026 #WOTY! We also want to take a moment and remember our dearly departed friend Robert Ariss Hills, whose art is our cover-image and whose humour and kindness we're grateful to remember always. Check back on this episode we recorded with Rob from his hospital room back in 2016. Key Creative Tips: "Pay attention to the world around you, look after yourselves and don't be a ..." Nick's Update: The Hobbit, amplified. Brie's Update: Sweet, sweet winter vacation sleep. RESOURCES: Thinking about starting your own podcast? Click HERE to get one free month of hosting. Listen to more awesome podcasts on PodCavern. #StruggleOn