The 2025 Christmas Setting.

About this episode

The episode features a Christmas special with guests Gary Mackle and Paul Howard, blending humor and festive traditions.

We haven’t gone away, you know… We may be part-timers these days, but we were never going to let this Christmas tradition quietly fall by the wayside. In true WTS Christmas fashion, we’re joined by Botswanan icon and New York Times favourite Gary Mackle, alongside his sidekick — best-selling author, award-winning journalist, TV writer, comedy genius, man of the people, etc. etc. — Paul Howard. Get comfortable, we have a two-hour magical mystery tour that winds and weaves from silly to serious, satire to scandal, with a special Christmas recipe you’ll absolutely want to try. Enjoy it. From all of us to all of you — Happy Christmas, and may 2026 be your best year yet. XoXo

People in this episode

Guests: Gary Mackle, Paul Howard

Topics covered

• Christmas
• tradition
• interview
• comedy
• cooking

Keywords

• Christmas tradition
• Botswanan icon
• New York Times favourite
• best-selling author
• special Christmas recipe

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