diff --git a/services/frontend/frontend/src/api/mascot.rs b/services/frontend/frontend/src/api/mascot.rs
index 3b1d266..53d03d1 100644
--- a/services/frontend/frontend/src/api/mascot.rs
+++ b/services/frontend/frontend/src/api/mascot.rs
@@ -12,6 +12,13 @@ pub struct MascotChatResponse {
     pub timestamp: String,
 }
 
+#[derive(Debug, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ChatHistoryMessage {
+    pub role: String,
+    pub content: String,
+    pub timestamp: String,
+}
+
 pub async fn send_mascot_message(message: &str) -> Result<MascotChatResponse, ApiError> {
     let body = serde_json::to_string(&MascotChatRequest { message }).map_err(|err| ApiError {
         message: format!("Failed to serialize mascot request: {}", err),
@@ -19,3 +26,8 @@ pub async fn send_mascot_message(message: &str) -> Result<MascotChatResponse, Ap
     })?;
     request("POST", "/api/mascot/chat", Some(&body)).await
 }
+
+/// GET /api/mascot/chat/history
+pub async fn get_chat_history() -> Result<Vec<ChatHistoryMessage>, ApiError> {
+    request("GET", "/api/mascot/chat/history", None).await
+}
diff --git a/services/frontend/frontend/src/api/messages.rs b/services/frontend/frontend/src/api/messages.rs
index 3a78132..2d9e36d 100644
--- a/services/frontend/frontend/src/api/messages.rs
+++ b/services/frontend/frontend/src/api/messages.rs
@@ -22,17 +22,21 @@ pub async fn get_messages(
 }
 
 /// GET /api/review?params
+/// Backend `GET /review` accepts `channelId` and `limit` (not guildId).
 pub async fn get_review_messages(
-    guild_id: &str,
     limit: Option<u32>,
     channel_id: Option<&str>,
 ) -> Result<PageResult<MessageRecord>, ApiError> {
-    let mut path = format!("/api/review?guildId={}", guild_id);
+    let mut path = "/api/review".to_string();
+    let mut params = vec![];
     if let Some(l) = limit {
-        path.push_str(&format!("&limit={}", l));
+        params.push(format!("limit={}", l));
     }
     if let Some(c) = channel_id {
-        path.push_str(&format!("&channelId={}", c));
+        params.push(format!("channelId={}", c));
+    }
+    if !params.is_empty() {
+        path.push_str(&format!("?{}", params.join("&")));
     }
     request("GET", &path, None).await
 }
diff --git a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/music_sub_panel.rs b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/music_sub_panel.rs
index 8671e49..07784fc 100644
--- a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/music_sub_panel.rs
+++ b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/music_sub_panel.rs
@@ -6,16 +6,13 @@ pub fn MusicSubPanel(
     #[prop(optional)] on_queue: Option<Box<dyn Fn(String) + Send + Sync + 'static>>,
 ) -> impl IntoView {
     let (url_input, set_url_input) = signal::<String>(String::new());
-    let (is_loading, set_is_loading) = signal::<bool>(false);
 
     let handle_queue_click = move |_| {
         let url = url_input.get_untracked().trim().to_string();
         if !url.is_empty() {
             if let Some(ref cb) = on_queue {
-                set_is_loading.set(true);
                 cb(url.clone());
                 set_url_input.set(String::new());
-                set_is_loading.set(false);
             }
         }
     };
@@ -40,15 +37,14 @@ pub fn MusicSubPanel(
                         placeholder="youtube.com/watch?v=... or song name"
                         prop:value=url_input
                         on:input=move |ev| set_url_input.set(event_target_value(&ev))
-                        disabled=move || is_loading.get()
                     />
                 </div>
                 <button
-                    class=move || format!("btn btn-primary w-full {}", if is_loading.get() { "opacity-50" } else { "" })
+                    class="btn btn-primary w-full"
                     on:click=handle_queue_click
-                    disabled=move || url_input.get().is_empty() || is_loading.get()
+                    disabled=move || url_input.get().is_empty()
                 >
-                    {move || if is_loading.get() { "Queuing..." } else { "Queue Music" }}
+                    "Queue Music"
                 </button>
             </div>
         </div>
diff --git a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/now_playing.rs b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/now_playing.rs
index 44dd1b0..0081582 100644
--- a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/now_playing.rs
+++ b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/now_playing.rs
@@ -2,13 +2,15 @@ use leptos::prelude::*;
 use shared_types::media::MediaState;
 
 /// NowPlaying — Displays current media item and queue info
+/// Accepts an optional RwSignal to enable real-time updates from WebSocket events.
 #[component]
 pub fn NowPlaying(
-    #[prop(optional)] state: Option<MediaState>,
+    #[prop(optional)] media_rw: Option<RwSignal<Option<MediaState>>>,
     #[prop(optional)] on_skip: Option<Box<dyn Fn() + Send + Sync + 'static>>,
     #[prop(optional)] on_stop: Option<Box<dyn Fn() + Send + Sync + 'static>>,
 ) -> impl IntoView {
-    let media_state = RwSignal::new(state);
+    // Use provided signal, or fall back to a local one for static usage
+    let media_state = media_rw.unwrap_or_else(|| RwSignal::new(None));
 
     // Wrap callbacks in StoredValue for shareable non-Clone ownership in Leptos context
     let skip_cb = StoredValue::new(on_skip);
diff --git a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/recordings_sub_panel.rs b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/recordings_sub_panel.rs
index cd56b71..9432469 100644
--- a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/recordings_sub_panel.rs
+++ b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/components/recordings_sub_panel.rs
@@ -3,8 +3,11 @@ use leptos::prelude::*;
 use shared_types::recording::VoiceRecording;
 
 /// RecordingsSubPanel — Paginated list of voice recordings
+/// Accepts an optional refresh_trigger signal to reload when a new recording is uploaded.
 #[component]
-pub fn RecordingsSubPanel() -> impl IntoView {
+pub fn RecordingsSubPanel(
+    #[prop(optional)] refresh_trigger: Option<ReadSignal<u64>>,
+) -> impl IntoView {
     let recordings = RwSignal::new(Vec::<VoiceRecording>::new());
     let loading = RwSignal::new(false);
     let has_more = RwSignal::new(true);
@@ -47,8 +50,11 @@ pub fn RecordingsSubPanel() -> impl IntoView {
         });
     };
 
-    // Load on mount
+    // Load on mount, and reload when refresh_trigger changes (e.g., new recording uploaded)
     Effect::new(move |_| {
+        if let Some(trigger) = refresh_trigger {
+            trigger.get(); // Track — re-run when WS signals a new recording
+        }
         load(true);
     });
 
diff --git a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/hooks/use_audio_playback.rs b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/hooks/use_audio_playback.rs
index 79d87a4..ad846b6 100644
--- a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/hooks/use_audio_playback.rs
+++ b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/hooks/use_audio_playback.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 use crate::features::live::audio::pcm_decoder::decode_pcm_frame;
 use crate::features::live::audio::ring_buffer::SharedRingBuffer;
 use leptos::prelude::*;
+use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicBool, Ordering};
+use std::sync::Arc;
 
 /// AudioPlaybackState — Manages PCM audio playback from WebSocket binary frames
+#[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct AudioPlaybackState {
     /// Ring buffer for incoming PCM data
     pub buffer: SharedRingBuffer,
@@ -10,6 +13,8 @@ pub struct AudioPlaybackState {
     pub active: RwSignal<bool>,
     /// Volume level (0.0-1.0)
     pub volume: RwSignal<f64>,
+    /// Abort flag to stop the playback loop (prevents leak on teardown)
+    pub abort: Arc<AtomicBool>,
 }
 
 /// Create and initialize audio playback state
@@ -22,6 +27,7 @@ pub fn use_audio_playback() -> AudioPlaybackState {
         buffer,
         active,
         volume,
+        abort: Arc::new(AtomicBool::new(false)),
     }
 }
 
@@ -34,14 +40,18 @@ pub fn process_pcm_data(state: &AudioPlaybackState, data: Vec<u8>) {
 }
 
 /// Start consuming the ring buffer and playing through AudioContext
+/// The loop respects the abort flag in `AudioPlaybackState` for clean teardown.
 pub fn start_playback(state: &AudioPlaybackState) {
     if state.active.get_untracked() {
         return;
     }
     state.active.set(true);
+    // Reset abort flag for a fresh start
+    state.abort.store(false, Ordering::Relaxed);
 
     let buffer = state.buffer.clone();
     let active = state.active;
+    let abort = state.abort.clone();
 
     wasm_bindgen_futures::spawn_local(async move {
         let ctx = match web_sys::AudioContext::new() {
@@ -55,7 +65,7 @@ pub fn start_playback(state: &AudioPlaybackState) {
         let ctx_ref = &ctx;
         let _ = ctx_ref.resume();
 
-        while active.get_untracked() {
+        while active.get_untracked() && !abort.load(Ordering::Relaxed) {
             let available = buffer.available_samples();
             if available >= 4410 {
                 // ~100ms worth at 44.1kHz
@@ -73,6 +83,7 @@ pub fn start_playback(state: &AudioPlaybackState) {
 
 /// Stop playback and clear buffer
 pub fn stop_playback(state: &AudioPlaybackState) {
+    state.abort.store(true, Ordering::Relaxed);
     state.active.set(false);
     state.buffer.clear();
 }
diff --git a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/mod.rs b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/mod.rs
index 2aadf52..e429a13 100644
--- a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/mod.rs
+++ b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/live/mod.rs
@@ -4,17 +4,72 @@ pub mod hooks;
 
 use crate::app::AuthContext;
 use crate::auth::AuthOverlay;
+use crate::ws::context::WsContext;
 use components::{
     ActiveSpeakers, AudioVisualizer, MusicSubPanel, NowPlaying, RecordingsSubPanel, ScreenSubPanel,
     VoiceConnectionCard,
 };
 use leptos::prelude::*;
+use shared_types::media::MediaState;
+use shared_types::voice::ActiveSpeaker;
 
 /// LivePanel — Composition shell for all voice and media components.
 /// Shows an auth overlay if not authenticated, otherwise shows voice controls.
 #[component]
 pub fn LivePanel() -> impl IntoView {
     let auth = use_context::<AuthContext>().expect("AuthContext not provided");
+    let ws = use_context::<WsContext>();
+
+    // ── Shared state for WS-driven components ──────────────
+    let speakers = RwSignal::new(Vec::<ActiveSpeaker>::new());
+    let media_state = RwSignal::new(None::<MediaState>);
+    let (recordings_refresh, set_recordings_refresh) = signal(0u64);
+    let audio_playback = hooks::use_audio_playback::use_audio_playback();
+
+    // ── Wire WS events (runs on mount, persists while LivePanel is active) ──
+    if let Some(ref ws) = ws {
+        // Voice active user — update speakers list
+        *ws.on_voice_active_user.borrow_mut() = Some(Box::new({
+            let speakers = speakers.clone();
+            move |speaker: ActiveSpeaker| {
+                speakers.update(|list| {
+                    if let Some(pos) = list.iter().position(|s| s.user_id == speaker.user_id) {
+                        list[pos] = speaker;
+                    } else {
+                        list.push(speaker);
+                    }
+                });
+            }
+        }));
+
+        // Media state — update NowPlaying
+        *ws.on_media_state.borrow_mut() = Some(Box::new({
+            let ms = media_state.clone();
+            move |state: MediaState| {
+                ms.set(Some(state));
+            }
+        }));
+
+        // Recording uploaded — trigger recordings list refresh
+        *ws.on_voice_recording_uploaded.borrow_mut() = Some(Box::new({
+            let set_refresh = set_recordings_refresh;
+            move |_recording| {
+                set_refresh.update(|v| *v = v.wrapping_add(1));
+            }
+        }));
+
+        // Binary PCM data — process and play audio
+        *ws.on_binary.borrow_mut() = Some(Box::new({
+            let playback = audio_playback.clone();
+            move |data: Vec<u8>| {
+                hooks::use_audio_playback::process_pcm_data(&playback, data);
+                // Auto-start playback on first PCM data
+                if !playback.active.get_untracked() {
+                    hooks::use_audio_playback::start_playback(&playback);
+                }
+            }
+        }));
+    }
 
     view! {
         <div class="live-panel">
@@ -37,7 +92,7 @@ pub fn LivePanel() -> impl IntoView {
                                     <VoiceConnectionCard />
                                 </div>
                                 <div>
-                                    <ActiveSpeakers />
+                                    <ActiveSpeakers speakers=speakers />
                                 </div>
                             </div>
 
@@ -54,7 +109,7 @@ pub fn LivePanel() -> impl IntoView {
                             {/* Media controls: Now Playing + Music + Screen */}
                             <div class="grid gap-6 lg:grid-cols-3">
                                 <div>
-                                    <NowPlaying />
+                                    <NowPlaying media_rw=media_state />
                                 </div>
                                 <div>
                                     <MusicSubPanel />
@@ -65,7 +120,7 @@ pub fn LivePanel() -> impl IntoView {
                             </div>
 
                             {/* Recordings */}
-                            <RecordingsSubPanel />
+                            <RecordingsSubPanel refresh_trigger=recordings_refresh />
                         </div>
                     }.into_any()
                 } else {
diff --git a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/polish/components/mascot_chatbot.rs b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/polish/components/mascot_chatbot.rs
index 4db8f31..d9d710b 100644
--- a/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/polish/components/mascot_chatbot.rs
+++ b/services/frontend/frontend/src/features/polish/components/mascot_chatbot.rs
@@ -29,6 +29,36 @@ pub fn MascotChatbot() -> impl IntoView {
                 .to_string(),
     }]);
 
+    // Fetch chat history when the panel opens
+    Effect::new(move |_| {
+        if open.get() {
+            spawn_local(async move {
+                if let Ok(history) = crate::api::mascot::get_chat_history().await {
+                    messages.update(|list| {
+                        // Keep the initial greeting, then append history messages
+                        let greeting = list.first().cloned();
+                        list.clear();
+                        if let Some(g) = greeting {
+                            list.push(g);
+                        }
+                        for msg in history {
+                            let role = if msg.role == "user" {
+                                ChatRole::User
+                            } else {
+                                ChatRole::Mascot
+                            };
+                            list.push(ChatMessage {
+                                id: format!("hist-{}", list.len()),
+                                role,
+                                content: msg.content,
+                            });
+                        }
+                    });
+                }
+            });
+        }
+    });
+
     let send_message = move || {
         let text = input.get_untracked().trim().to_string();
         if text.is_empty() || loading.get_untracked() {