72: Christmas Song Gift Exchange

About this episode

Robb and Colton celebrate Christmas with their first annual Christmas Song Gift Exchange, discussing music and holiday spirit.

Wash the black from your fingertips and mount those bridge rails because it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton begin their Christmas celebration with their first annual Christmas Song Gift Exchange. Our hosts give each the gift of music with deep dives into Murder By Death's "That Crown Don't Make You a Prince" and The Mountain Goats' "Damn These Vampires". Other topics include: - A live capture of Colton's tragic fantasy football defeat - how our hosts get into the holiday spirit - bands with "gimmick" instruments Bands mentioned in this episode: - Yellowcard - The Dear Hunter - Cursive - Modest Mouse

People in this episode

Hosts: Robb, Colton

Topics covered

• Christmas celebration
• music gift exchange
• fantasy football
• holiday spirit
• bands with gimmick instruments

Keywords

• Christmas
• music
• gift exchange
• fantasy football
• holiday spirit
• bands

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Murder By Death, The Mountain Goats, Yellowcard, The Dear Hunter, Cursive, Modest Mouse

Books & works: That Crown Don't Make You a Prince, Damn These Vampires

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