It’s amazing how fast the holidays shift from gratitude to chaos, and this episode captures that wild balance perfectly. Jen and Farley sit down for a warm, witty, and honest Thanksgiving conversation that blends humor, heartfelt tradition, shocking headlines, and real talk about how we shop and celebrate today.
They open with the rise of Cyber Everything, from $10.8B spent online last year to how Black Friday has quietly turned into a week-long digital hunt. The ladies unpack why deals are harder to find, how AI is shaping our shopping habits, and why promo codes have become the new “thrill of the chase.”
The episode moves into meaningful territory with the “empty chair” tradition, honoring loved ones who aren’t with us and reminding listeners to slow down and savor who is at the table. From Thanksgiving routines and Blackout Wednesday reflections to family movies, holiday overwhelm, and music that becomes the soundtrack of our lives, this conversation feels cozy, relatable, and real.
Whether you’re shopping, cooking, traveling, or resting, this episode brings humor, heart, and gratitude to your Thanksgiving week.
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:02) Thanksgiving kickoff, gratitude, and growing community
(1:53) Top 3 headlines of the week
(3:53) Starbucks labor issues and “Red Cup Rebellion”
(4:59) Why AI can’t replace human heart
(7:16) How online deals and algorithms changed shopping
(12:13) Promo codes, sold-out items, and shopping frustrations
(13:02) Where people are finding the best deals today
(13:32) Kids’ Christmas lists and Giftful
(15:08) Why malls disappearing changed holiday shopping
(17:03) Blackout Wednesday and healthy boundaries
(18:05) Thanksgiving morning traditions
(19:18) Overscheduled holiday week
(19:39) Family movie recommendations
(22:35) The Empty Chair movement and honoring loved ones
(25:07) Music, memories, and why certain songs stay with us
(27:10) Closing reminders on gratitude, joy, and respect
(27:24) Outro
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