The gang has been playing Mario Kart. When it comes to holidays, Tim and Sara remark on how surreal Christmas during COVID is, but Dan got real corny this season. Tim experiences Jewish holidays as a gentile-in-law, and everybody hates Easter. Sara brings up the Fourth of July, or “Summer Christmas,” Dan says historical materialism has led him to unironically enjoy America’s Birthday, and everyone likes blowing shit up. Finally, there’s Saint Patrick’s Day and the family-friendly debauchery of the South Side Irish Parade. Then the pod has to come to an end, because Ben starts yelling about Sweetest Day. (recorded 1/2/2021)

/// Dan: O’Doul’s Golden Non-Alcoholic Brew - 2.5
/// Sara: Alulu Brewing Lyf Fort Red DH Lagerbier - 4.0
/// Ben: Revolution Brewing Amarillo Hero - 3.75 
/// Tim: “Quaran-tea-n” Traditional Medicinals Organic Cup of Calm Lavender Mint Tea - High Tea

TRACK LISTING:
Tom Waits - Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis
The Kinks - Father Christmas
Dropkick Murphys - The Season’s Upon Us 
Irish Choir - South Side Irish
The Pogues & Kristy McColl - Fairytale of New York

22. The Kids Are Asleep Holiday Special (Holidays)

Four friends share laughs after the kids fall asleep. We talk a lot about beer, a little about politics, then turn to our topic of the week - sprinkled liberally with clips from punk rock songs, cult movies, and classic Simpsons episodes.