- Oh, hey there. How you doing? I was just reminiscing, contemplating on the year that is, or was, 2017. And just remembering, how fleeting time can be. Above the Noise had a big 2017. We launched in March. You remember that, right? Marijuana.

- Ever compare yourself to other people, and feel like you just don't measure up?

- Tired of not knowing what to believe when it comes to science and health?

- Look at Shirin and me. So young, so naive. Silly us. You remember those weirdo conversation videos we tried to do? You probably don't, 'cause we only did a couple of them and, they didn't work that well. Hey let's, oh.

- Where should I put my hands? Like, I don't know what to do with my hands.

- What do I do with my hands?

- Like this? Does this look okay?

- But some things never change. Like my love for my onesie, which recently made an appearance in a, Who's Snooping On You Online video. And there's more where that came from. But I digress. It was a big year for Above the Noise, indeed. We joined the PBS Digital Studios family. We got over 12,000 subscribers this year, and that's all thanks to you guys, the fans. Now if only we could get you guys to watch the videos. Come on, guys. Let's work together. Let's get these views up. Shirin moved from our Bay Area office to New York.

- Hey Myles, how's it going?

- Oh hey, Shirin. How's it going?

- Good, the East Coast is crazy.

- How's New York treating you?

- It's pretty cold, but otherwise, two thumbs up.

- Just so you know, she does still work for us. She's just on the other side of the country right now, but she comes back all the time. See you later, Shirin. Have a safe travel.

- Thanks.

- Your flight.

- Over the year, we tackled some great topics. Just how big of a problem is student homelessness?

- So, are energy drinks really that bad?

- When I say sexting, I'm talking visuals people.

- So if reporters are using the same source, how are they getting totally different answers?

- The idea is simple. You inject old people with blood from young people. And we've got some great stuff coming up for you in the new year.

- Hey Shirin. I've seriously done it. I've reduced my carbon footprint. And with my new meta reusable water bottle, plastic's a thing of the past.

- Um, I hate to break it to you, Myles but you're actually

- Wait, wait, wait, wait. Not too much, not too much. You gotta come back next year to see what it's all about. I know it can be easy to get caught up in all the hoopla and madness this time of year. But I want you to remember this one quote from Dr. Maya Angelou. "Try to be the rainbow in somebody's cloud." And if you're getting stressed, or feel overwhelmed, you should binge watch all the Above the Noise episodes. And tell us what topics you want us to cover in the new year. And we'll see you next year. Like, you want to touch my beard. That's what that was.