The Backstory: When Christmas Was About Drinking, Dancing, and Sex

This week, Isaiah & C.J. discuss: Isaiah’s trip back to Boston to be honored for his career-high 52 point game at the Garden, the tradition of Christmas Day games in the NBA, Isaiah’s own chapter in the Celtics-Knicks rivalry, and winning predictions for each holiday matchup on Thursday. Also, they illuminate the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame nominees, including Jamal Crawford, Blake Griffin, Joe Johnson & Brandon Roy. And finally, find out who took No Days Off this week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know all about the Christmas traditions we’ve grown up with, but where did they originate? We celebrate with Christmas trees, cards, lights, visits from Santa Claus, and lots of great food. But our ancestors were more likely to celebrate with drunken dancing, weird games, and street fights. How did Santa Claus, Christmas carols, and eggnog become a thing? And a reminder… feel free to DM me if you have a story you’d like me to cover. On Facebook it’s Patty Steele, and on Instagram Real Patty Steele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

📺 Watch this Episode On today's MKD, we start the week off with special guest Jarrett Ferentino! We talk about Brian Walshe's sentencing, suspicious items found in D4vd's rental home, Nick Reiner's defense team, Jarrett's career, and more! Follow Jarrett - Instagram (@jarrettferentino) // Youtube (@JarrettFerentino) // Website (jarrettferentino.com) Pre-order Jarrett's book - Mothers, Murders, and Motivation Shop our new merch! Use code GrossVIP15 at checkout - theduramatershop.com Submit your stories, questions & comments to [email protected] Support The Show: 🧠 Join The Gross Room 🖤 Sponsors 🔬 Buy Nicole's Book 🥼 Merch Follow: 🎙️ Mother Knows Death 🔪 Nicole 🪩 Maria 📱 TikTok More Info: 📰 Newsletter 📃 DisclaimerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From NFTs to Roth IRAs, join us as we admit we’re all just nodding along pretending to get it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotty B swears his dog has fully absorbed his neuroses, Gandhi recommends a gripping documentary about a precedent‑setting case, Nate rails against American cheese and its not‑so‑cheesy ingredients, Danielle warns glasses‑wearers about the dangers of buttery fingers, Froggy celebrates his nonstop laughter with Danielle, and Skeery launches into a one‑cent gas‑pump grievance he insists isn’t petty (it is).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dayna is going to miss Christmas this year, she’s just not being honest with mom as to why!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are your daily horoscopes for December 22nd, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting written up at work sparks a spiral into suspicious celebrities, paranormal callers, and coworkers who can’t remember names. We argue about food advice, work-life balance, attractive restaurant employees, and whether online paychecks can be trusted — plus inside body stories that go way too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of, “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses the return of the nostalgic Christmas trend! Are white lights, minimalism, and perfectly curated, catalog-ready Christmas homes becoming a thing of the past? Why are so many generations, including Gen Z, embracing a more nostalgic holiday aesthetic? From twinkling multicolored lights to “tacky” ornaments, to vintage décor, and cozy family traditions, nostalgic Christmas is everywhere. In a world that feels fast-changing and uncertain, more and more people are drawn to the comfort of how things used to be. This episode explores why those memories still matter, and why they’re shaping how we celebrate the holidays today. Grab a warm drink, get cozy, and join me as we dive into the magic of a nostalgic Christmas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Schrager hangs out with us at the Fountainebleau in Miami Beach. Nate asked Froggy to use his hair trimmer. Plus, we play a game of password! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.