Oh yes, oh yes, it’s the big Charleston contest! And it’s also the time of year when Goodbye Mello Brick Road unleashes a holiday special. Three years ago, we counted down the top five Christmas specials with Mom, Dad, and Nicole. Two years ago, Jess Garcia stopped by to rank the top five holiday songs. This year, Goodbye Mello Brick Road returns in the interim between seasons three and four for another surefire classic Christmas podcast! This one is all about the best Christmas things. What does this mean? Well, you’ll have to listen to the pod to hear! Fortunately, it’s a listen that goes down as smoothly as eggnog because two of the greatest GMBR guests ever are back for another tri-pronged attack on the topic. It’s Kristin and Ryan Foley! These two are venerable five-timers by now and our countdown of the best Christmas things is sure to make your holiday warmer and brighter! We cover it all: from food to music to movies to the reason for the season and beyond. We even talk about Disney’s recent flurry of announcements for the Plooos and Taylor Swift’s new album, Evermore, which includes a new holiday staple, “‘Tis the Damn Season.” Kristin and Ryan are two of my favorite people to ever exist and I’m so thankful they agreed to do this! It’s been in the works for a large portion of the holiday season! Happy Holidays to all!

Also, check out Kristin’s apparel store at Shop Billie Bijoux! You can show off for your Muggle admirers there!

Paradigms as a Second Language by Dave Wheelroute is available now! It is a collection of short stories and personal essays that will delight readers of all sensibilities. It includes a short story about Gosling, too! All proceeds Dave Wheelroute receives will go to the Worcester County Food Bank and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, in equal measure!

Take care of the planet and its inhabitants.

#AndAMovie

Cover art: Nicole Mello