It's Flashback Friday. We flashback to Big Bertha and the 7 Fishes episode. The sparkle fades, the lights glare, and the house suddenly feels too quiet—so we leaned into the holiday afterglow and compared notes on what actually makes this season work. We kick off with the mood on December 26 and the great decoration debate: keep the glow through New Year’s or pack it up fast and reclaim the living room. From there we tumble into leg lamp pride, inflatable brainstorms, and the origin story of “Big Bertha,” the colossal tree that barely fit in a station wagon and exploded open in the living room like a scene from a classic holiday movie.
Food traditions take center stage as we walk through a down‑to‑earth Feast of the Seven Fishes—shrimp, smelts, whitefish, sometimes squid—frying in shifts, sharing horror and humor in equal parts. If you’re craving relatable holiday stories, practical laughs, and permission to rewrite the rules, this one’s for you. Listen, share your own best and worst traditions, and help us build a smarter, lighter sled for next year. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell a friend who still smells like fryer oil.
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