Research Brief

The transcript is from a viral TikTok audio created by Sam Levitt, a San Diego Padres pre- and post-game radio host. Levitt joined the Padres Radio Network in 2022 as the pregame and postgame host for all 162 regular season and postseason games on 97.3 The Fan (KWFN-FM). The audio went mega-viral three years ago when millions used remixed versions of him saying 'And with that, the 2022 season comes to an end.' Levitt himself doesn't know who first remixed it with music or created templates, but many versions went viral and people started making year-end compilations, making it ubiquitous on TikTok and Instagram by December.

The phrase originated from Levitt's baseball broadcast work—specifically marking the end of the 2022 MLB season. The 2022 Major League Baseball regular season ended on October 5. The viral sound combined his voiceover with Coldplay's 'A Sky Full Of Stars.' Levitt is now known as the 'Season Comes to An End' Guy and has over 1 million followers on TikTok (@sammylevitt). He has recreated the video every year since 2022, with A-list celebrities, big-name brands, and global franchises using his audio. The audio became a cultural phenomenon for year-end recaps, nostalgia content, and seasonal farewells across sports, entertainment, and personal life milestones.

Before joining the Padres, Levitt worked as a play-by-play broadcaster for minor league teams including the Gateway Grizzlies, Corpus Christi Hooks, and Amarillo Sod Poodles, where he was named 2021 Minor League Baseball Broadcaster of the Year by Ballpark Digest. He also hosts the podcast 'Inside San Diego Baseball with Sam Levitt' where he provides analysis on roster moves and team stories.