This week on Sonic Midlife, Zach and Jeff go live with a breakdown of the upcoming 12-team college football playoff, analyzing matchups and making bold predictions. Then, they countdown their favorite non-Christmas Christmas songs—tracks that aren’t about the holiday but still bring a touch of yuletide magic.

The duo also shares what they’re reading, rounding up literary gems to add to your list, and look ahead to some exciting movies, including A Complete Unknown and Y2K. It’s a lively mix of sports, music, books, and film to kick off the season with style.