Athena surprises JD -

They chat about the best Fall Festivals around the United States including Warrens Cranberry Festival, The Great Pumpkin Blaze, and The Trailing of the Sheep.

JD surprises Athena - 

They chat about the history and art of Clowning, John Wayne Gacy, Pennywise, and even Ronald McDonald!

Athena surprises JD -

They chat about the original story by Washington Irving, the less spooky Disney version, and the fact that Johnny Depp always seems to use white face makeup in his films.

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JD surprises Athena -

They chat about what makes someone a "Karen", hear stories about classic "Karen" behavior, and try to figure out what spin on the name they should use for themselves.

Athena surprises JD -

They chat about how the yellow rubber ducky became an icon and inspired derby duck races, celebrity look-a-like duckies, and a hit song.

*Curse word at 30:15

Athena surprises JD -

They chat about Charles Dickens' famous novella, Disney's Mickey Mouse version, and even reveal how Kermit was able to "walk" in the Muppet version.

JD surprises Athena –

They chat about the Giant Lantern Festival in the Philippines, the wild craze of eating KFC for Christmas dinner in Japan, and Athena gets absolutely tickled by Sweden's tradition of the Yule Goat!

Athena surprises JD -

They chat about the difference between Christmas hymns, carols, and songs, if "Deck the Hall" is actually about 1 hall or many halls, and play a carol guessing game!

JD surprises Athena –

They chat about the how the original operetta inspired 3 very different movie versions, the possibility of it being called “Babes in Gooseland”, and take off on a tangent about Claymation specials.

Athena surprises JD –

They chat about the history of some Thanksgiving food staples, what to add to stuffing to give it a crunch, and calling dessert “punkin’ in a pie”.