What motivates characters is a main theme in this episode. The former head of the Israeli Space Agency makes the claim that we are on the Galactic Federation wait list. Not the show but our planet.

Papa Joe and Jim discuss left handed compliments. Compliments that are down right insulting. People ask the dumbest questions and Guiliani keeps on getting weirder.

Why was Rudolph's red nose ever an issue? Santa should have known better and have accepted the future X-man. We review Christmas's of my youth and a big ass tree.

We learn the Florida Keys goes full state of emergency when the Trump goes into the 40s. What is and why is Jim is not a fan of Tchotchkes? We are ranked 120 in Comedy Podcast in Japan, great now give us that Sushi Money.

Retail choices are dropping precipitously when it comes to shopping locally especially in small towns like Key Largo. Fortunately there are alternatives. Jim covers that topic and relationship advice for those looking for love.

Like any podcast an International Audience is not unusual but tell that to someone who hosts a local radio show and see the shock. Jim gives a list of countries that have downloaded episodes. What are the memories going to be for Christmas of 2020?

Why are names in foreign languages funny to us? Our names can very well be hilarious in other languages. Jim's daughter tells him about the Giving Tree. We have reasons to be optimistic about 2020 and there are ways to get out your funk.

Poppa Joe and Jim start with a discussion of Art in general and Rap Music in particular after a guest criticizes a performance. We wrap with an anonymous submissission of Melania Trump's memoires.

After an extended break Papa Joe joins Jim for the Holiday prep show.