Prepare to kick off the new year with a bang with tales of birthday mix-ups and Christmas list blunders, but the true spirit of the episode lies in the heartfelt shout-outs we share, proving that sometimes it's the thought that counts—not the accuracy of your Facebook birthday. Navigating technical difficulties with humor, we unwrap the joy of the holidays and the anticipation of what the new year holds, setting the stage for a year filled with laughter and the warmth of community connection.

Dial in for a dose of our community's pulse as we explore the excitement brewing over Highland Park's next big thing—Highland Popcorn. Imagine peanut butter and chocolate flavored popcorn as we brainstorm about Katey's perplexing aversion to this beloved snack and tease the possibilities of converting her with our dream flavor ideas. In between the popcorn talk, we sprinkle in heartfelt anecdotes, ponder dog names inspired by our favorite treats, and candidly discuss the bittersweet farewells to local haunts, painting a picture of the vibrancy and quirks of our shared surroundings.

Wrap yourself in a cozy blanket of sports discussions and the allure of island life as we ponder the Minnesota Vikings' playoff aspirations and playfully bet on the location of Florida Gulf Coast University. The episode takes a slight serious turn as we tread carefully around the Epstein client list controversy, but we quickly return to our roots with musings of a dream birthday trip to Hawaii. So, pull up a chair and join the celebration—this episode promises a rollercoaster of emotions, from spontaneous laughter to genuine reflections on the moments that color our lives.