This is a pretty meandering conversation at the table...  How popular is Bridger's name?  There's snow in the forecast, but we'll believe it when we see it... Also--Luke is wearing a fur coat that (he thinks) makes him look like he's ready to overthrow a Roman dictator. 

At some point, we touch on how to get Artificial Intelligence to write our books for us.

Later:  There's a place called "Vender City" in Kokomo.  Have you ever heard of that? Is it a chain? Probably not.

If any of our rambling thoughts triggered some of YOUR rambling thoughts, send them to us here:  [email protected] 

We have (by 'we' I mean 'ME') technical issues still. Bad sound quality and flaky microphones but we perservered. I'll be working to get these issued solved by next week...

Some Lines To Listen For

Hey, Neighbor! Please send your messages of shame for Luke to: [email protected] . There are many things we can abide, but removing the cream cheese frosting from the middle of a pumkin roll is NOT one of them...

Next: Grandpa John and Grandma Lori bought the annoying gifts this year. But there was PLENTY of music at Christmas! We love singing, and most of us can hear when we're doing it badly. So that's something!

Then: What is it about musical theater that is so captivating! (Spoilers, it's EVERYTHING.)  With LIVE theater, you never see the same show twice! It's sooooo cool!  Don't forget the subtitles...and sing like you don't realize someone is listening.

Later: It's annoying when people with "ADHD" describe what goes on in their heads, as if it's not totally normal. The difference between someone with ADHD and someone who gets to church on time is discipline.  That's it!   Be on the lookout for John's new children's book.  He was able to write it because he has learned to override his ADHD. 

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The Youngest Branyan Sibling is home--but we don't remember what we were going to talk about.  (We DO remember how to speak a little Spanish, though...)

Later: Andrew is not going to miss 2024 very much, because it has been treating him roughly. Here are several out-of-context bullet points to tell you how bad Andrew's move to Missouri has gone:

--Godfather Landlord

--Stump vs. car

--Cat cheese

If you're still confused, you can try listening to the whole episode. But it may not clear things up very much.  Merry Christmas from our family to yours, Neighbor!  Contact us at [email protected]

Maybe one of the worst shows I've ever done! How will I ever recover?!
I'll tell you...

Chapters

00:00 The Christmas Episode and Promises Made
05:58 Audience Dynamics and Energy Levels
12:04 The Importance of Good Introductions
18:01 Reflections on Comedy and Audience Engagement
24:54 The Art of Crowd Work
35:54 Overcoming Difficult Audiences
41:37 The Reality of Comedy Shows
46:45 The Importance of Audience Awareness
56:40 Looking Ahead: Future Topics

The McKinney Kids appeared in THE "A Christmas Carol" this weekend... 

Tis the season to LIE TO YOUR KIDS! There won't be a problem, provided everyone gets together and agrees to tell the SAME lie! (The social worker said so.)

Then: Luke and John endured a fairly brutal show this week. It wasn't the audience's fault! But they just didn't feel like laughing. 

Later: Why was there so much horsemeat in Victorian England? We still don't know. But the cats were happy about it. 

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We played disc golf today. But we aren't going to talk about that! The Comedian got an email from a random phone number...asking whether it's appropriate for Christians to buy a violent video game for a disadvantaged kid as a Christmas gift.   So... let's talk about Church Giving Trees! (You know what those are, right, Neighbor? Those trees where you pick an ornament and buy a gift for a needy stranger?...)

Later: Sheila Gregoire is man-hating again. Why does it bother some women to hear ANYTHING positive about men/dads/husbands?

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Video is available Here: https://youtu.be/P2GrMNTpz28

Sound Bites

"Can you imagine?"
"It was a former cat."
"Every goal requires God."

In this conversation, we explore a variety of themes ranging from the challenges of pet loss and burial, cultural dilemmas in ordering food, the implications of AI in customer service, to the complexities of setting personal goals. We also delve into humorous discussions about unrated movies, the concept of emotional support animals, and the antics of foul-mouthed parrots in a zoo. Each topic is approached with a blend of humor and insight, making for an engaging dialogue.

Hey, Neighbor!

This begins the busy season...  We had two thanksgivings, Christmas Decorating, and a baby shower packed into the same weekend. 

Then, John got the best Christmas newsletter ever.  (Yes, really!)  If you must send Christmas newsletters to everybody you know, make sure they contain HILARIOUS KID QUOTES.

Later: One of John's friends just became a grandparent for the first time, and....well....  (shrug)

Will it be the best day of your life, when you grandkids are born??? We discuss why the most well-adjusted people seem to be unimpressed with newborns...

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