A Musical Christmas Countdown: December 1st 2025

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How is it already December, it doesn't feel like it's been 12 months since my last countdown. I had a mixed year of concerts, with ATEEZ in January, You Me At Six in March, SMTOWN In June, Stray Kids in July, BUSTED vs McFly in September and ONE OK ROCK in October. I think it was a good collection of genre's, as well as locations as 2 were in Manchester, 2 were London and 2 were Sheffield, so travel wasn't a tiring this time round. Skye came to see both ATEEZ and Stray Kids, which I'm sure there will be more mother and daughter concerts in 2026.

I have 2 concerts booked for 2026, so hopefully that's the first of many more.

Skye is officially studying at University and sees to be enjoying it.

Well that's it for my little recap, so let's get into my musical countdown.

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Starting my countdown this year, I'm taking us back to 1978 with a classic from Boney M. This is their first appearance on my countdown.

Today's song is Boney M with Mary's Boy Child.

Owned by Boney M

Boney M.

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ZOMBIEVERSE 2: New Blood

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Zombieverse: New Blood is the 2nd season of the Zombieverse series.

The 2nd season was released on Netflix 19th November, 2024 and contains 7 episodes.

Cast:

Lee Si Young

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DINDIN

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Tsuki

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Dex

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Taeyeon

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Cho Sae Ho

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Yook Sungjae

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Defconn

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Code Kunst

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Kwon Eun Bi

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Noh Hong Chul

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Patricia

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Andre Rush

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Kim Seon Tae

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Guest Appearances:

Yoo Hee Kwan

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Cho Jun Ho

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Cho Joon Hyun

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Justin John Harvey

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Shin Hyun Joon

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Kim Byung Oh

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Zombieverse: New Blood continues on from season 1, with cast returning from season 1 and new cast members joining the fight.

A zombie virus outbreak continues as survivors try to come out alive in this zombie universe variety show.

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I was really happy when it was announced that we were getting a 2nd season and that the cast would be returning as I loved this cast ensemble. I was also excited to see what the newcomers would bring and I wasn't disappointed. 

This season was just as good as the first, and we were hooked and binge-watched the whole season in one go. It definitely had it's emotional moments as I was left heartbroken and gutted when one of my favourites were killed off. Also like with season 1, there were moments when I was crying with laughter.

DINDIN and DEX remained my favourites with me hoping they made it to the end of the season alive, I also gained some new favourites from the new members, especially with Code Kunst, Taeyeon and Defconn.

Like with season 1, there were moments I was holding my breath as they were in situations where we could lose some of them, but yet again it was an amazing show to watch.

Part of me homes we get and third and final season, as we had a little cliff-hanger at the end, and I would love to see how it will all conclude and if the zombie virus wins.

I really recommend this variety show, it's funny, keeps you on the edge of your seat and takes you on a rollercoaster.

It really has an amazing line-up in both seasons and you could tell that they all really gelled together.

Have you watched season 2 of ZOMBIEVERSE?

Were you a fan of the line-up?

Were you a fan of the concept?

What did you think of Zombieverse: New Blood?

Let me know in the comments below.

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Simply Cook

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First from this box I cooked the Chicken Katsu Curry. In this kit you get Pickled Salad Mix, Katsu Curry Paste and Gochujang Sauce.

This dish is always delicious. It's full of flavour. The chicken always cooks perfectly and I always find it moreish. I could definitely always eat more than one helping of this dish.

Next from this box I cooked the Penne Alla Rustica. In this kit you get Garlic & Rosemary Mix, Rustica Paste and Red Pepper Sprinkle.

This dish is always full of flavour, the chorizo and tomatoes work really well with the pasta and all the flavours work really well. It's a really nice pasta dish.

Next from this box I cooked the Bibimbap. In this kit you get Gochujang Paste, Miso Stock and Soy & Red Miso Sauce.

We love this dish. I love that once it's dished up mixing it all together and enjoying all the flavours, which work perfectly together.

Lastly from this box I cooked the Soy & Honey Salmon. In this kit you get Soy & Honey, Miso Glaze and Yasai Sauce.

I always really like this dish, all the flavours are delicious. The salmon always cooks to perfection, and everything works perfectly.

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