Wash the black from your fingertips and mount those bridge rails because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton begin their Christmas celebration with their first annual Christmas Song Gift Exchange. Our hosts give each the gift of music with deep dives into Murder By Death's "That Crown Don't Make You a Prince" and The Mountain Goats' "Damn These Vampires". Other topics include:

- A live capture of Colton's tragic fantasy football defeat
- how our hosts get into the holiday spirit 
- bands with "gimmick" instruments 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Yellowcard
- The Dear Hunter
- Cursive 
- Modest Mouse