As we approach Christmas, Arthur, Jon and Kevin have a spirited episode where nothing seems to go right. Have they read the script beforehand? Maybe! Do they agree on stuff? Sometimes! Does the resulting sh*tshow create an entertaining listen? Absolutely! Here's a loose rundown of what's covered:

* The AI Face Generator takes over social media and everyone definitely has thoughts on it.

* Golden Globe nominations are out and the guys highlight some of their favorite stuff from 2022.


* SNL's "Baseball Dreams Come True" sketch turns 25 and The Ringer has a dynamite oral history about it, and WOW, does the show unravel here.

*Who was the #1 most streamed artist on Spotify? Kevin and Jon guess, Art tells us all.

*The Frickashinas show up on Chris DeMakes a Podcast, one of our favorite shows we do not produce.

*Westword shares a story about the newly formed Colorado Comics Collective and the guys give a shout to locally created art.

*Denver drivers are apparently not too aggressive, but don't tell that to frequent motorist Kevin.

*A discussion of holiday decorations close this portion of the show and the guys all talk about their feelings on Christmas. SPOILER ALERT: Unpopular opinions ahead!

*Thanks to City Cast's "Hey Denver" newsletter, our "cool stuff to do this weekend" segment is lifted from them and features fun and weird holiday themed bars. This newsletter and podcast both rule. Sign up and/or subscribe! Here's their list:

Miracle Bar (Denver, Arvada, Golden, Louisville, Greenwood Village): A terrifically tacky Christmas explosion — you’ve been warned!

Snowdrift at Adrift (South Broadway): Love the holiday, but not the cold? This tropical tiki take on Christmas is for you.

Krampus Room at The Electric Cure (Edgewater): In case child-eating, goat-demon monsters are more your style than rosy-nosed old Saint Nick.

Tinseltown: Nightmare Before Xmas (Five Points): For the Jack Skellington freaks out there — you know who you are.

Sleigh Bar at McGregor Square (Union Station Neighborhood): Complete with holiday-themed drag shows, karaoke, trivia, movie screenings, and ice skating.

LUKI Brewery (Arvada): If Pizzelle Cream Ales and Gingerbread Cookie Porters suit your taste buds better.

Blazing Bright at Hilton Denver Inverness (Englewood): Keep it classy with Christmas-themed classic cocktails, a boozy hot cocoa bar, and holiday-inspired treats.


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