Bonus: Scrooge McGuck

Joe finds unmitigated joe in the segue of a lifetime, before he reverts to form as Christmas cheer gets on his nerve.

Darren resolves to double down on nicotine and Joe is inspired to join him, and there’s a moment of appreciation for the magic of sliced ham.

One listener hopes Joe finds no cheer in Christmas, but presume he doesn’t want it anyway and Joe, of course, goes on about the many miseries of the festive season, from the anxiety of the overflowing green bin to the stress of dressing.

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