We Thought Elliott Was Already Gone | Taps & Takes

Elliott already said goodbye. Then he showed up anyway.This episode of Taps & Takes opens in a strange, uncomfortable, and very on-brand place as the crew realizes Elliott is back for what is clearly his last full-time appearance. What follows is a dragged-out, half-emotional, half-hostile goodbye where jokes are used to deflect real feelings before the show forces itself to move on.From there, the episode settles into controlled chaos. The crew breaks down major nerd news, including reactions to Avatar, Supergirl, Street Fighter, Marvel’s latest trailer strategy, and the fallout from The Game Awards. The second half shifts fully into sports, covering NFL playoff races, injuries, team collapses, fantasy football playoff recaps, and the usual fan misery that comes with December football.It’s messy, funny, profane, and honest. A real transition episode that captures Taps & Takes exactly as it is when something real interrupts the routine.00:00 We Thought Elliott Was Already Gone01:07 Elliott’s Last Full-Time Appearance02:15 Jokes, Letters, and an Awkward Goodbye03:02 Elliott’s New Job and Exit07:47 Forcing the Show to Move On08:08 Nerd News Begins12:50 Stranger Things Season 5 Talk18:55 Supergirl and DC Debate22:06 Street Fighter Movie Reaction29:30 Game Awards and Fallout35:40 Marvel Trailer Frustration40:53 Switching to Sports42:29 NFL Week and Playoff Picture52:17 Team Misery and Fan Pain01:02:09 Fantasy Football Playoffs01:07:01 Elliott’s Goodbye Returns01:11:17 Final Wrap-Up#podcast#sportsandnerdnews#nflpodcast#popculturepodcast#fantasyfootball