[MAD MEN] 402: Christmas Comes But Once a Year, with Emily Fleming

[MAD MEN] 402: Christmas Comes But Once a Year, with Emily Fleming

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February 20, 2026 · 1h 54m · Season 15 · Episode 2

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The episode discusses Mad Men season four episode two, focusing on a Christmas party at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

Christmas Lums Butt Once a Year It might be a balmy 82 degrees here in Los Angeles, but this week’s episode is feeling a bit like Christmas. Our gift to you, co-host of the Free With Ads podcast, Emily Fleming , joins Matt and Vince to talk about Mad Men season four episode two, “Christmas Comes But Once a Year.” Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce is throwing a Christmas party! Why? Is it because they love and respect our lord and savior Jesus Christ? They want their employees to feel appreciated? They just love the Christmas spirit? No! It’s because one of the worst guys in the world is stopping by, and they need his money. Sort of like how you put on a sweater and see your Dad every December. Lee Garner Jr. is your dad in this analogy (cuz they’re both closeted). Freddy Rumsen is back with dry pants and a new account, weird little Glen’s back with a lanyard for Sally, and regretfully, Don and his secretary are back in the office the day after he clumsily introduces her to his rye-pickled member. Don’t worry though, he gives her cash. That should make her feel good and not at all like a sex worker. What type of listener are you? One of the cool ones or one of the handsome ones? Tell…

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Hosts: Matt, Vince

Guest: Emily Fleming

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