87: Naughty or Nice pt.3: Listener Episode

Grant & Maia
Jan 8
2 min read

Updated: Aug 8

Settle in for a listener-led joyride through holiday chaos, international crimes, and the kind of stories that make you say, “Wait, what?!” In this finale to our “Naughty or Nice” series, Grant and Maia hand over the reins to you, the listeners, and what unfolds is a delightful mess of porta-potty mishaps, stolen hairdryers, emotional damage via beta fish, and a surprise visit from the Russian mob (sort of). Emily manages to escape a truly awful man with more than one side to him. Sam’s brother tests the spirit of Christmas and his sister’s loyalty. Hannah witnesses a porta potty horror story with her very own eyes. Angela reshapes Eastern Europe’s view of Americans. And one final listener talks about being the victim of robbery from an unexpected criminal. It’s funny, it’s unhinged, and somehow also weirdly heartwarming. So pour some wine, grab your gift receipt, and join us for an episode full of laughs, lessons, and maybe just a little therapy.

Chapters/Key takeaways to listen for

[00:00:00] Catch-Up
[00:24:26] Holiday Heist: When a romantic gesture turns into breaking and entering
[00:36:05] Salmon Scandal: The office lunch that sparked a full-blown etiquette war
[00:47:48] Breakup by Bible Verse: A listener’s boyfriend ends things with scripture and love bombing
[01:01:30] Raisin Rage: A crockpot disaster takes over Thanksgiving
[01:13:22] Passive-Aggressive Presents: When a white elephant gift says way more about your relationship than it should
[01:25:10] Ding-Dong Drama: A mystery doorbell cam moment leads to unexpected closure
[01:43:40] Posts vs. People: What happens when your relationship looks good on Instagram but falls apart in real life
[01:55:16] Candle Wars: Scented candles, passive-aggressive roommates, and one diffuser that didn’t survive the season
[02:07:13] Juice Justice: The battle over a stolen bottle of juice
[02:11:08] Holiday Story Therapy: Why sharing your cringiest moments might actually be the best way to end the year

Quotes:

“We are all one bad holiday away from our villain origin story.” - Grant Thomas
“White elephant gifts are where repressed rage goes to flourish.” - Grant Thomas
“Holiday boundaries are the best gift you can give yourself.” - Maia Warner
“Stories don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.” - Maia Warner

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