Join the Circling the Drain crew for a festive Thanksgiving episode filled with laughs, nostalgia, and plenty of holiday spirit. From debating the best (and worst) Christmas movies and songs, to trading stories about working long shifts during the holidays, the hosts open up about meaningful traditions, family memories, and radio life’s quirks. Listen in for reflections on "It's a Wonderful Life," holiday music pet peeves, behind-the-scenes radio tales, and some lively debates about whether "Die Hard" is truly a Christmas movie. Whether you love classic holiday films or quirky Christmas songs, this episode brings warmth and wit to your holiday season.

Highlights:

- [00:00:00] Reflecting on "It's a Wonderful Life" and personal connections to the film

- [00:02:51] Holiday music gripes: Elvis, Porky Pig, and radio playlist woes

- [00:04:09] Stories from working Christmas and New Year's shifts in radio

- [00:07:26] Country radio tales and "smoking with Willie" stories

- [00:10:00] The Christmas Song Countdown: Least favorite tunes and radio parodies

- [00:14:04] Holiday movie tropes and poking fun at Hallmark plots

- [00:17:30] Christmas TV specials and Bing Crosby's surreal team-ups

- [00:24:02] "Four Christmases" and the reality of family holidays

- [00:38:13] The ongoing debate: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie?

- [00:43:40] Family food traditions: Ravioli and homemade noodles on Christmas Eve

- [00:47:35] Wrapping up with holiday wishes and where to find the show and merch

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