Season 02 Episode 11 Michael & Bente Season Finale

Reading The Room — Season 2 Finale From the antique-laden charm of Round Top, Texas to the electric, fast-paced energy of Japan, Michael and Bente close out Season 2 with travel tales, creative insights, and big upcoming announcements! In this finale, they unpack Bente’s whirlwind Texas trip and Michael’s deep journey through Japan. They tackle a modern creator-culture debate: Are social media selfies and influencer content pure vanity, or are we watching a new wave of micro-cinema? Plus, a candid look back at 2026—what was missing, what took shape, and how to start building for 2027 right now. What’s Next & Offerings: Bente’s Live Shows & Directing: Bente appears this December 2026 in Belt! To the 90s with Peter Kim and is directing Laurie Majers’ upcoming UCB show Do You Accept These Charges? (Bente is available for select comedy, theatre, and solo show directing projects). The Artist’s Way Workshop: Michael and Terry will be co-facilitating a transformative workshop series based on The Artist’s Way . Class will begin Early 2027. Group Readings with Michael: Michael is open for booking group readings, available both in-person and virtually over Zoom. Connect & Subscribe: Listen to the Season 2 finale now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!