353 - I Said No Gifts!
- Nov 10, 2022
- 52:27
- Full Episode
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<p>On today's episode, Karen and Georgia are joined by the hilarious host of I Said No Gifts!, Bridger Winegar, for a chat about holiday gift giving.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Bridger Weineger joins to discuss holiday gift-giving, memorable presents, and family traditions in a light-hearted crossover episode.
Key points
- Holiday Crossover. Kicking off the holiday season with Bridger Weineger, who is ready despite being sick.
- Gift Giving Advice. Navigating the tricky waters of gift giving during the holidays.
- Book as a Gift. The complexities of giving books as gifts and the pressure it creates.
- The Gift Card Debate. Gift cards can be thoughtful or impersonal, depending on the recipient's preferences.
- The Uncle John Move. Pressing cash into someone's hand is a powerful gesture. 'Oh my God, the power.'
- The Scary Gift. Giving a personal gift can be daunting, especially if it involves hair.
Episode highlights
- Holiday CrossoverKicking off the holiday season with Bridger Weineger, who is ready despite being sick.“I've got a cold. I'm ready for the season. I'm fully prepared.”2:29Nov 10, 2022
- Gift Giving AdviceNavigating the tricky waters of gift giving during the holidays.“It's the thing that everybody leaves to the last minute because it's difficult.”11:11Nov 10, 2022
- Book as a GiftThe complexities of giving books as gifts and the pressure it creates.“Giving somebody a book is essentially homework.”18:42Nov 10, 2022
- The Gift Card DebateGift cards can be thoughtful or impersonal, depending on the recipient's preferences.“It's almost like it's okay if you're going to give that person other gifts.”21:54Nov 10, 2022
- The Uncle John MovePressing cash into someone's hand is a powerful gesture. 'Oh my God, the power.'“Oh my God, the power.”22:19Nov 10, 2022
- The Scary GiftGiving a personal gift can be daunting, especially if it involves hair.“It's such a scary thing to give.”35:03Nov 10, 2022
- The Jacket GiverFinding the perfect gift can be tricky; sometimes a good jacket is the answer.“I do have a friend who's a jacket giver.”38:16Nov 10, 2022
- Mariah Carey's CookiesCelebrity-branded cookies can be a letdown, as Bridger discovered.“They were flat, but still somehow kind of slimy.”40:52Nov 10, 2022
Tension
30/ 100Low tension
