Episode 34
Summary
Hosts Larry, Terry, and Cat discuss the excessive Christmas buildup, Black Friday chaos, and their personal holiday traditions, including cooking and family gatherings. They critique Christmas TV specials, debate favorite films like *Home Alone*, and share anecdotes about gift-giving expectations. The episode concludes with a review of classic Christmas music and a humorous, exaggerated description of one host’s gluttonous holiday routine.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: State Farm and Belmont Park Village
Intro: Piss Ass Shit Toss with Larry and Cat
Complaining about early Christmas and Black Friday
Ranting about Christmas TV specials and Kim Kardashian
Christmas morning routines and family dynamics
Terry's cooking skills and Christmas food debates
Roast chicken vs turkey and Brussels sprouts jokes
Glaxo Christmas story and sausage rolls
Christmas dinner prep and Pierre White at the curry house
Cooking Yorkshire puddings and Paul Hollywood
Jamie Oliver at the table and squeezing custard bags
Guests at the table: Chris Eubank and Michael Bublé
Nostalgia for old Christmas specials and Red Nose Day
Casualty Christmas special and Little Mark
Paul McCartney and the OBE story
Cindy Lauper impression and State Farm ad
Sponsor: Aast podcast advertising
Laurie's song and tax return joke
Go-to Christmas films: Jason and the Argonauts
Star Trek Christmas memories and character weight gain
Richard Curtis films and Hugh Grant dubbing
Trump shutdown, Princess 2, and plastic toys
New Year's health resolutions and media hype
Traditional dinner menu and Christmas pudding
Post-lunch routine: chips, bread, and chicken
Eating Quality Street and wearing elasticated trousers
New Year's resolutions and 'Do Yourself a Favor'
Christmas tree timing and industry shutdowns
Waitrose ready-made puddings and Top Trumps
Religion, 'Heathen', and Christmas beliefs
Christmas in other cultures and record players
Expensive vs cheap gift exchange stories
Autographs, socks, and mini key rings
NDA, PDFs, and the cost of key rings
Slade, Roy Wood, and Christmas music
USAD, Elvis impressions, and Terry's song
Macabre nature of Christmas songs
Laurie's new song and studio setup
Outro and State Farm sponsor read
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Prison story: Canteen time and pale skin
Trump encounter and drug tab offer
Drug trip and the majestic hamster
Revenge of the hamster chum
Yard exercise and slushie negotiation
Trump's man and favorite Christmas song
Pogues, Spotify playlist, and final goodbye
Merry Christmas sign-off
State Farm ad: Like a good neighbor
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