83. Giving you work parties, family greed, and Santa Claus

About this episode

Jon and Alex provide holiday advice and answer listener questions about work parties, family greed, and the existence of Santa Claus.

Jon isn’t the only guy being a Scrooge this year. In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer all your holiday questions before the big celebrations commence! Is Santa real? Do I have to attend my holiday work party? Why is Fantastic Four the movie of the year? The important topics get addressed this episode! Whether you’re more of a downer like Scrooge or more uppity like Buddy The Elf, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode to get your last minute advice before the holidays. Submit your questions here!⁠ 0:00 - Intro 42:17 - Where’s The Balance? 44:04 - Gift Cards Are Supreme 45:11 - My Husband is a Scrooge 46:55 - Holiday Work Parties 50:57 - If You’re Sick, Stay Home! 52:20 - My Family Is Asking For Money 54:38 - Time To Read The Family’s Will 56:10 - Needy In-Laws 58:15 - Is Santa Real? 01:06:27 - My BF Hates Christmas 01:11:33 - Workplace Ice-Breakers 01:15:52 - Boundaries During The Holidays 01:20:53 - Reading Your Secrets 01:21:31 - Recs of the Week BOBBIE: If you want to feel good about what’s in your baby’s bottle, get 10% off with code straight at hibobbie.com THE REAL REAL: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/STRAIGHT AG1: Head to DRINK…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jon, Alex

Topics covered

• holiday advice
• work parties
• family dynamics
• Santa Claus
• Christmas traditions

Keywords

• holiday questions
• work party
• family greed
• Santa Claus
• Christmas

Sponsors

BOBBIE, THE REAL REAL, AG1, VITAL VITAMINS

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fantastic Four

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