Our panel of two sat down for an epic virtual discussion of our absolute favorites of 2009 — in every category we could think of — and set about explaining why each one made the list.

Brian and Spencer discuss Paranormal Activity, Beatles Rock Band, Trials HD, new albums by Girls and The Mountain Goats, the novels Child 44 and The Magicians, Glen Beck’s misdeeds and turtle stackery with our bonus guest Gino.