Episode

Christmas Gone Wrong
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54:31
Published: Mon Dec 20 2021
Description

The guys dive into how disturbing and strange some holiday traditions really are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapters
The hosts Mary, Mark, Wade, and Bob introduce their podcast, Distractable, and joke about the possibility of an alien species having their own version of the show and taking them to court for copyright infringement.
00:00 - 02:58 (02:58)
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podcast
Summary

The hosts Mary, Mark, Wade, and Bob introduce their podcast, Distractable, and joke about the possibility of an alien species having their own version of the show and taking them to court for copyright infringement.

Episode
Christmas Gone Wrong
Podcast
Distractible
The episode talks about the rumors of an old man who keeps tabs on kids during Christmas and the different interpretations of the meaning of "similar."
02:58 - 09:07 (06:08)
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Christmas
Summary

The episode talks about the rumors of an old man who keeps tabs on kids during Christmas and the different interpretations of the meaning of "similar."

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Christmas Gone Wrong
Podcast
Distractible
In the past, children's stories were filled with nightmarish tales of survival in dangerous forests, in stark contrast to the more benign tales told today.
09:07 - 18:59 (09:52)
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Children's Literature
Summary

In the past, children's stories were filled with nightmarish tales of survival in dangerous forests, in stark contrast to the more benign tales told today. This may have contributed to a generation of wilder kids who were better equipped to handle dangerous situations.

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Christmas Gone Wrong
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Distractible
The origins of the "Hide the Pickle" Christmas tradition, where the first person to find a pickle ornament on the tree receives a special present, have been debated.
18:59 - 37:38 (18:39)
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Christmas traditions
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The origins of the "Hide the Pickle" Christmas tradition, where the first person to find a pickle ornament on the tree receives a special present, have been debated. Some believe it has German roots while others dispute this theory.

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Christmas Gone Wrong
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Distractible
The host discusses different family traditions with guests, including dressing up in costumes and performing a dance routine, holding a cook-off, and holding a number drawing for gift exchange during family gatherings.
37:38 - 46:54 (09:16)
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Family Traditions
Summary

The host discusses different family traditions with guests, including dressing up in costumes and performing a dance routine, holding a cook-off, and holding a number drawing for gift exchange during family gatherings. Also, the group discusses a pre-existing Punxsutawney groundhog club's annual weather prediction event, a unique tradition in Pennsylvania.

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Christmas Gone Wrong
Podcast
Distractible
The hosts discuss weird traditions from different parts of the world and encourage listeners to share their own through Reddit.
46:54 - 50:39 (03:45)
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Traditions
Summary

The hosts discuss weird traditions from different parts of the world and encourage listeners to share their own through Reddit. They also express curiosity and ask for correction if any details are off.

Episode
Christmas Gone Wrong
Podcast
Distractible