Podcasts about holiday parties

It's the most wonderful time of the year — and with that, the obligatory office holiday party. Thing is, some choices around holiday parties can tell a story of how a company is doing. Who's there? Who's chatting together or sticking to a corner? What food and drink are being served? Today, we'll help you read the room. But first, most regional Federal Reserve bank presidents have been reappointed, despite some Trump administration proposals to exert greater control over the Fed's regional banks.

It's the most wonderful time of the year — and with that, the obligatory office holiday party. Thing is, some choices around holiday parties can tell a story of how a company is doing. Who's there? Who's chatting together or sticking to a corner? What food and drink are being served? Today, we'll help you read the room. But first, most regional Federal Reserve bank presidents have been reappointed, despite some Trump administration proposals to exert greater control over the Fed's regional banks.

Holiday Party sightings bring out the pre-pandemic ghosts, but the biggest news is Bijan Robinson having to apologize for an offensive childhood game name on the postgame show. Following the Bucs' collapse, an enraged Todd Bowles put the blame squarely on his players, while Stephen A. Smith fumbled a key Pete Alonso stat. Finally, a look ahead to the playoffs with Boomer seeing a potential Super Bowl run for C.J. Stroud and the Texans.

Low testosterone levels in men take center stage as Tim dives into what’s behind the nationwide drop. We cover the shocking incident involving Southern California high school runners struck by a vehicle, plus Michael Monks weighs in on Mayor Bass and why public safety must remain LA’s top priority. Tim also recaps iHeart’s wild Holiday Party and checks in on the Cone King’s latest crackdown on curb-blockers saving parking spots around Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on Valentine In The Morning: We asked listeners if attending weddings drained their bank accounts this year — from travel to gifts to outfits, the costs added up. Then HR reps called in to spill the chaos, mishaps, and unfiltered moments from their office holiday parties. Listen live every weekday from 5–10am Pacific: https://www.iheart.com/live/1043-myfm-173/Website: 1043myfm.com/valentineInstagram: @ValentineInTheMorningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/valentineinthemorningTikTok: @ValentineInTheMorningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dangers of the cone of shame. When you're the one helping, you get to do it your way. Home repair and a heaping pile of profanity. The podcast apology. The holiday office party...who's going, who's hiding. 

Everything I did, everything I suggest, everything I want for you to experience for a joyful holiday season!!!Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Holiday party etiquette, when your youngest gets their drivers license, and who is monitoring kids at sporting events??See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everybody goes to parties during the holiday season. To make the most of holiday party networking, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Andy and Randy talk about today's Audacy Holiday Party, what they did or didn't choose to wear, and how loose they feel comfortable getting surrounded by that sort of company.

Gary & Shannon open the hour with breaking news that the iHeart Holiday Party is happening during their show yet again, meaning they’ll miss the festivities while corporate karaoke carries on without them. They go through the official karaoke list with Board Wizard Elmer, hype their dream duet of “Islands in the Stream,” and then dive into a fresh #SwampWatch covering the Fed’s half-point rate cut, Trump’s latest rally in Pennsylvania, and a judge granting the release of the long-awaited Epstein files.The newly christened “Fonzy and Sprinkles” elves make their official debut as part of the GaS Holiday Family, and listeners are urged to follow their daily mischief on Instagram @GaryandShannon. Gary and Shannon also swap horror stories about timeshares — from Gary being pitched by his late father’s old company to Shannon enduring a pressure-cooker sales presentation she couldn’t escape fast enough.The hour closes with another edition of #Parenting with Justin Worsham, who tries to run a serious segment while Shannon accidentally steamrolls him with comedy. They unpack how parents should handle the birds-and-bees talk in the age of AI and online content, and Justin reflects on his own early heartbreak and proof that one awkward conversation is never enough when it comes to preparing kids for real life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday party etiquette, when your youngest gets their drivers license, and who is monitoring kids at sporting events??See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12-08-25 - BR - Aprox 10k People Are Added To World's Population Every Hour - Poll On Peoples Feeling About Holiday Parties - Crystal The Racist Cinnabon Worker Has A GoFundMe At Over $100kSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Not everyone is a fan of their coworkers and going to social events with them. Well, there was a study donw ehich asked if people rather go to their company holiday party or a dentist appointment and we weigh inWe sent Jaime down to the bars to find soem drunk people and ask them some basic trivia questions. It's time to play our favorite drinking game, Bombed at the BeachA lot of celebrities will come out with their werid quirks or phobias that really make us think. Well Miley Cyrus was recently on late night television where she shared one of her phobias that we didn't think was possible

Bradley, Dawn and Stormer had a blast at the annual work holiday party. And Stormer even won a prize! The Dirt Alert has all the latest on the Golden Globe nominations. The blinds are full of flashback Fergie gossip that took us forever to figure out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the podcast, Jeff sits down with romance author Ginny Moore to talk about writing big cast scenes that have strong emotional flow and build tension.  For more on the craft of writing, check out dialoguedoctor.com

Esteemed Colleague Bianca reached out to ask about getting an invite to a high-level holiday party.  xo Jess Join me live every week for the Monday Club inside the Leader Assistant community on Circle! Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214 Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: Substack | Click Here Patreon is another fancy option: Patreon | Click Here I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching

With all the parties and gathering this holiday season, it is good to be prepared for entertaining or gifting. Some tips to ensure every event is a success this year. For more information, and to check out some of the incredible selections Ted and the team at Haskell's has to offer, visit Haskells.com.

We're back and diving headfirst into the whirlwind that was our Thanksgiving weekend—because what better way to jump back in than with a little chaos, a little sparkle, and a whole lot of Disney?We kick things off at Disney Springs with a quick update on the brand-new Disney Drop Shop, a permanent addition to the Marketplace Co-Op that's basically a treasure chest for collectors. Blind boxes, Cosbi figures, Pop Mart surprises… if it's tiny, adorable, and dangerously addictive, it's probably in this shop.From there, we slide over to STK Orlando for a lunch that… well… didn't exactly steal our hearts. We break down what we ordered—from the Filet Sandwich and Wagyu Burger to the towering Parmesan Truffle Fries—and talk about why this meal left us scratching our heads more than licking our fingers.Then it's time to trade “meh” for “merry” as we step into the glitz and glow of Disney's Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios. We cover everything from early entry strategy to the incredible entertainment lineup, including Disney Holidays in Hollywood, the Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along, and the stunning Glisten! ice-skating show. We explore special themed areas like Holiday Fiesta en la Calle, the Pixar Disco, and the always-fabulous Tip-Top Club, plus rare character sightings like Partysaurus Rex and Bing Bong!With festive snacks, low wait times on major attractions, and a party atmosphere that blends retro glam with Disney whimsy, Jollywood Nights truly shines.Join us as we recap the highs, lows, laughs, and magic of a very busy holiday weekend.

Warning: Not much Holiday Cheer in this episode! Recently named the World's Best Podcast Personality by The New York Times, Host Kyle is joined by Minneapolis Jonah (@SkoolieSpurs), Drew from Virginia, and Chairman Tom! There is quite a bit of bah humbug in this episode but the lads discuss: Our attempt to forget the North London Derby Giving Mr. Frank our ideas on tactics and who to play A very passionate debate on how much time a manager should be given in the age of internet and instant gratification  The 2025 BSSC Holiday Party and Raffle on Dec 20 against Liverpool FC Jonah's Book Corner From Nowhere, My Story by Jamie Vardy The Bromley Boys: The True Story of Supporting the Worst Football Club in Britain by Dave Roberts Chairman Tom mentioned two amazing charities in the Boston area that BSSC will be supporting during the 2025 Holiday Party. If you would like to learn more about these organizations and are considering donating, more information can be found by clicking the hyper links below: Soccer Without Borders Bread of Life

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed the 2-1 lower court decision to block the racial gerrymander of Texas, paving the way for the new map Donald Trump ordered to be in place for the midterms: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/12/04/texas-redistricting-map-us-supreme-court-2026-midterms/...It's time for Democrats and progressives to get familiar with the new map, both for your own voting purposes and for bringing the fight to the most advantageous places: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/09/04/2025-texas-redistricting-maps/Progress Texas is hitting the airwaves in Houston this weekend! Our "In Progress" weekend roundtable will be featured on KPFT-FM HD-2 each Sunday morning at 11:30, starting this weekend on December 7. Our new radio initiative will require both new equipment and manpower expenses, and this Giving Tuesday, we could use your support: ⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/donate⁠⁠⁠We're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Bruce & Gaydos share some rules to abide by when attending your company's holiday party.

ChatGPT releases their list of the Top 50 Greatest Moments in Sports History. We take a look at the Top 5 moments, and add some that should definitely have made the list. This week's "They Might Be Ass" honor falls upon a famous comedian and his new special almost ruining Christmas. The Fox Sports Radio holiday party is today, so we go over the rules of the office holiday party. Plus, Rich has his betting picks for NFL Week 14, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, CODE: CRSHOW #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scarlett Johansson joins Jenna to chat with SNL cast member Sarah Sherman about her new special, "Sarah Sherman: Live and in the Flesh". Also, Sarah goes head-to-head with actress June Squibb in a game of Spy the Lie. Plus, June Squibb sticks around to chat about her new film, "Eleanor the Great," directed by Scarlett. And, some tips on how to throw a fabulous get-together this holiday season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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ChatGPT releases their list of the Top 50 Greatest Moments in Sports History. We take a look at the Top 5 moments, and add some that should definitely have made the list. This week's "They Might Be Ass" honor falls upon a famous comedian and his new special almost ruining Christmas. The Fox Sports Radio holiday party is today, so we go over the rules of the office holiday party. Plus, Rich has his betting picks for NFL Week 14, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, CODE: CRSHOW #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you're having people over or going to a dinner party, Casey Elsass, author of What Can I Bring?: Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life, has ideas for some of the best dishes and drinks you can make. He discusses the power of "the signature dish," the best winter cocktails and takes listener calls and questions.

Do you NEVER argue with your significant other? What did you do when you thought no one was watching? What's your favorite line from a Holiday Movie? We do the bird test with our significant others. How many Holiday Parties are you attending this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you NEVER argue with your significant other? What did you do when you thought no one was watching? What's your favorite line from a Holiday Movie? We do the bird test with our significant others. How many Holiday Parties are you attending this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Donald Trump's pardon of Henry Cuellar on conspiracy and bribery charges is curious in that it strengthens Cuellar's reelection chances , just as the Trump-ordered new map changes CD-18 for stronger GOP performance: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas-take/article/trump-help-texas-democrat-cuellar-2026-21221113.php...Cuellar was accused of intervening on the behalf of Azerbaijan in Congress, while living lavishly on the proceeds of the bribe: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/12/03/henry-cuellar-donald-trump-pardon-bribery/On the same day, a concert venue developer accused of rigging the bidding process for Austin's Moody Center was also pardoned: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-pardons-tim-leiweke-oak-view-group-charged-justice-department-rcna247307Progress Texas is hitting the airwaves in Houston! Our "In Progress" weekend roundtable will be featured on KPFT-FM HD-2 each Sunday morning at 11:30, starting this weekend on December 7. Our new radio initiative will require both new equipment and manpower expenses, and this Giving Tuesday, we could use your support: ⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/donate⁠⁠We're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The Drew & Fuse Show, the boys talk about DJn for other Vendors / Industry Pros and also Holiday Parties. Fuse rants, he discusses his finanicals. 0:00 - Intro 3:52 - DJn for Vendors / Industry pros 19:51 - Rant 23:32 - Social Media Topics 34:25 - Financials We're breaking down what these updates mean for DJs, producers, and music lovers everywhere. Do these new releases live up to the hype? And where do you stand on the Sync button conversation?

On today’s show, we celebrate big wins! Join Intern John, Sos, Rose, Hoody, Savera, and Erick as we find out who on the show won a all expense paid trip and someone even won $2500! We find out what irrational reason you got mad him, Plus we Second Date Update! All that and more with Intern John and Your Morning Show! Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, long thought to be considering jumping into the race for the U.S. Senate, has scheduled an announcement for Monday afternoon: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/12/02/jasmine-crockett-senate-texas-allred-talarico/...Multiple progressive thought leaders in Texas point out the issues with a Crockett candidacy - including an overstacking of the most influential Democratic players in a single race, and the high level of MAGA "negative partisanship" directed at Crockett: https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/whether-its-jasmine-mania-or-fantasyProgress Texas is hitting the airwaves in Houston! Our "In Progress" weekend roundtable will be featured on KPFT-FM HD-2 each Sunday morning at 11:30, starting this weekend on December 7. Our new radio initiative will require both new equipment and manpower expenses, and this Giving Tuesday, we could use your support: ⁠https://progresstexas.org/donate⁠We're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The holiday season is upon us, and this month I'll be bringing you weekly episodes with tips on how to navigate different situations and obstacles that you might face in your sobriety over the holidays! This week I am chatting all about getting through your work holiday party sober. I share the story of when I blacked out at my work holiday party, and I share lots of tips to help you stay sober through yours this year!Join me on my sober trip to Costa Rica!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my community, the Happiest Sober Hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my newsletter for FREE sober tips & inspo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch my sober vlogs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop my sober merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop my Amazon storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMy favourite things⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textHow do you show up at a holiday party without showing up with a drink? That's the big question—and in this episode of Sober & Lit, your hosts Ruby and Susan are unpacking the real talk behind office mixers, family dinners, and every bubbly-filled soirée in between. If you've ever clutched a club soda while dodging awkward small talk or wished for an invisibility cloak after the third “Why aren't you drinking?”—this one's for you.We're swapping out shame for sparkle and pressure for presence. Ruby shares how she went from wine industry insider to empowered partygoer, while Susan spills her best “nope, not today” exit strategies. You'll walk away with mindset shifts, conversation scripts, and boundary-setting tools that'll make you feel more confident, connected, and in control this holiday season. Ready to redefine what it means to be the life of the party—alcohol-free?Don't forget to follow and subscribe and leave a review! It helps to get the word out that living sober is lit! Listeners have said that our podcast has helped them get alcohol free! Get started by taking a break that feels lit with a Feel Lit 21 Day Break. Click here to find out more: https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/buy-feel-lit-21-sg Join our private community! Connect with the Podcast Hosts:Susan Larkin Coaching https://www.susanlarkincoaching.com/ Ruby Williams at Freedom Renegade Coaching https://www.freedomrenegadecoaching.com/Follow Susan: @drinklesswithsusanFollow Ruby: @rubywilliamscoachingIt is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.

On today’s show, we might have exposed some of our most sneaky listeners! Join Intern John, Sos, Rose, Hoody, Savera, and Erick as we find out what you found after looking them up online. We find out what condition Intern John made sure to talk into his contract that he will cash in today, plus we do an all NEW batch of Anyone Listening Who! All that and more with Intern John and Your Morning Show! Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:As the 2025 congressional map looks more likely, so does a Senate run for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett - leading to fears of division among Texas Democrats: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/texas-2025-maps-hang-on-scotus-stay-as-rep-jasmine-crockett-weighs-senate-run/ ...Austin State Rep. and declared Senate candidate James Talarico continues to preach Democratic solidarity: https://www.texasobserver.org/james-talarico-big-tent-revival-primary/...On the GOP side of the Senate race, Congressman Wesley Hunt is shaping up to be an actual factor against John Cornyn and Ken Paxton: https://ballotbeacon.substack.com/p/polls-show-heated-republican-primary?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3p63l&triedRedirect=trueThe recent wave of Republican departures from Congress is looking like a dark omen for GOP prospects in 2026: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas-take/article/gop-retirements-texas-signal-trouble-ahead-trump-21217271.php...The retirement of Houston Rep. Troy Nehls is seen as an immediate improvement, no matter who replaces him: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/troy-nehls-ike-dike-good-riddance-evan-mintz-21217088.php...California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa, with Prop 50 looming at home, is thinking about running for one of the freshly-reddened seats in Texas: https://punchbowl.news/article/house/darrell-issa-texas-major-shakeup/Progress Texas is hitting the airwaves in Houston! Our "In Progress" weekend roundtable will be featured on KPFT-FM HD-2 each Sunday morning at 11:30, starting this weekend on December 7. Our new radio initiative will require both new equipment and manpower expenses, and this Giving Tuesday, we could use your support: https://progresstexas.org/donateWe're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:With no word from the U.S. Supreme Court coming last week on the Texas congressional map, most players are resigned to the idea that the 2025 map will be in place for the 2026 midterms: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/u-s-supreme-court-texas-redistricting-case-extend-administrative-stay/...With Democratic redistricting wins in several other states, the new map is unlikely to give Donald Trump the edge he had in mind: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republicans-started-redistricting-war-win/story?id=127962734SB 8 - the bathroom bill - takes effect on Thursday, and the vague enforcement language in it will make abuse likely: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/12/01/texas-senate-bill-8-bathroom-restrictions-law/Trump lackey Troy Nehls of Fort Bend County has become the sixth Republican congressman to announce he's not running in 2026 for his current seat: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/troy-nehls-republicans-retiring-21215303.phpWe're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The first week of December is sneaky.Weekends look fine, Saturdays feel solid, but Sunday through Wednesday? Crickets.And every slow night you let slide is revenue you're quietly leaving on the table.In this episode, I break down a simple holiday party booking formula you can use to turn those dead December nights into guaranteed money, without pretending you're a fine-dining restaurant or hiring an event planner.No complicated menus, no event software, and no awkward sales calls.Just a clear way to price, package, and pitch holiday parties so small companies and office teams see your bar as the obvious choice.If you've got empty tables in December, this episode is how you fill them.

We talk with Thomas Farley - Mister Manners, an etiquette expert and columnist - about holiday party etiquette and how to handle gift-giving with friends, family, and co-workers.

If your nervous system goes into overdrive every time a work event pops up on your calendar, this episode is your new survival guide. Today I'll explain the psychology behind holiday party dread, the professional stakes, and how to navigate the event like a grounded, self-managed leader. You'll walk away with concrete tools, conversation prompts, and a mental practice that transforms the way you show up. **  Don't even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? Confidence on Cue: a powerful 5-minute audio that resets your mind before any meeting, presentation, or social interaction. Book a Social Strategy Session HERE Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at Hello@SocialConfidencePro.com  LinkedIn Instagram TikTok

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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder from Forbes Breaking News: https://youtu.be/dUxt8drC2lE?si=Rq1LZkuXv1MCqe-t...The call on the Texas map could come from the U.S. Supreme Court by the end of Thanksgiving week, as SCOTUS also wrestles with several other voting rights cases: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5622226-texas-redistricting-supreme-court/...Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act appears to be on shaky ground: https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/the-voting-rights-act-is-still-working-to-stop-racist-laws-the-supreme-court-might-not-care/...Data from a Spokane, Washington Flock camera system appears to indicate that the Johnson County sheriff's office was indeed using it in pursuit of a Texas woman on suspicion that she had had an illegal abortion: https://rangemedia.co/flock-safety-cameras-spokane-county-abortion-texas/...Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, since then, has come under multiple criminal indictments and lost his peace officer's license - but remains in office as Ken Paxton declines to intervene: https://www.keranews.org/politics/2025-11-24/adam-king-ken-paxton-opinion-indictment-harassment-retaliationTexas has dumped $5,000,000 - the first half of a planned $10,000,000 - into bitcoin: https://cryptoticker.io/en/texas-spends-dollar5-million-on-bitcoin-heres-why/...Meanwhile, worry grows that cryptocurrency mining and data centers will place an unsustainable burden on Texas' power grid, which could prove catastrophic when the next ice storm hits: https://www.govtech.com/question-of-the-day/will-all-of-texas-data-centers-lead-to-more-blackouts-this-winterWe're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:The response from the plaintiffs against the new Trump-ordered congressional map of Texas came yesterday in the form of an argument against the applicability of the Purcell doctrine, which in normal situations discourages courts from making decisions that alter impending elections: https://www.newsweek.com/samuel-alito-texas-election-map-supreme-court-challenge-11100706Governor Abbott's recent penchant for capitulation and submission to Trump is in stark contrast to Texas values - and Abbott's own recent track record with the feds: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/24/greg-abbott-trump-presidential-power-state-rights/Recent transparency moves at Twitter reveal Elon Musk's platform to be the "worthless, poisoned hall of mirrors" it has long been suspected to be: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2025/11/x-about-this-account/685042/We're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The holiday season is officially underway… which means holiday party planning is in full swing!But before you hit send on those invites, this episode breaks down the 9 essential things HR and employers need to consider — the details that can truly make or break your event.We cover:Alcohol or no alcohol?Family-friendly vs. adults-onlyExpectations, communication & guardrailsHow to create a fun, safe, inclusive celebrationA quick, practical guide your future self will thank you for.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:With SCOTUS Justice Sam Alito's stay on the El Paso court panel's decision against the Trump map, a full decision of the Supreme Court is next - and could take long enough to end the discussion for the midterms: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/22/us-supreme-court-samuel-alito-grants-stay-in-texas-redistricting-lawsuit/87412332007/...The State invoked the "Purcell principle" in its application to Alito, which discourages courts from action interfering with impending elections: https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/texas-asks-scotus-to-reimpose-anti-minority-gerrymander/Texas colleges and universities are becoming nationally notorious for our slipping standards regarding free speech rights on campus: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/free-speech-ut-college-protest-trump-21198378.php...A faculty committee at Texas A&M has determined that administrators did not have a solid case in firing English professor Melissa McCoul: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/22/texas-am-professor-fired-faculty-panel-ruling/...UT Austin remains silent on the Trump compact, even as the deadline to accept or reject passed on Friday: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/17/university-of-texas-trump-policy-changes-federal-funding/We're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Are you missing out on one of the easiest 100 percent deductions available to business owners? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down exactly how to structure a holiday party or company event so it becomes a fully deductible business expense. From the IRS rules under Section 274 to real examples of what qualifies, you'll learn how to turn food, entertainment, awards, and even venue costs into a legitimate write-off.Unlike generic tax tips online, this discussion dives into real-world application for small business owners — whether you have a growing team, a handful of employees, or a small staff running from your home office. Mark and Mat explain the three requirements every event must meet, the difference between 50 percent and 100 percent deductions, why culture and team-building matter for tax purposes, and the exact documentation you need to protect the deduction. They also walk through case law, common mistakes, and creative strategies like using the Augusta rule when hosting at your home.Whether you're planning a Christmas party, a summer barbecue, a team-building event, or an employee appreciation night, this episode will help you use the tax code to your advantage while still creating an event your team will love. By the end, you'll know how to design an effective, compliant, and fully deductible company party that strengthens your culture and saves you money. If you're serious about maximizing deductions, staying compliant, and building a stronger business, this is an episode you can't afford to skip.You'll learn:How to structure a company holiday party or event so it qualifies for a full 100 percent tax deductionThe three IRS requirements under Section 274 that determine whether meals and entertainment are fully deductibleWhy team-building, culture, and employee morale play a direct role in the deductibility of company eventsThe key differences between 50 percent and 100 percent deductions — and how to avoid getting stuck with the wrong oneReal examples of deductible events, including award lunches, themed parties, off-site gatherings, and interactive team activitiesHow to document business purpose properly and protect your deduction if the IRS ever asks for proofCreative strategies like using the Augusta rule when hosting at your home to increase deductions legallyCommon mistakes business owners make when planning events — and how to avoid losing the write-offWhen client-facing events qualify (and when they don't) based on employee participation thresholdsHow to maximize tax benefits while still creating a memorable, effective event your tea Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

On this episode of The Thought Shower, Intern John talks about going to Nashville this weekend, and the things we ALL stress about during holiday season Intern John's new comedy album, "Chuy Forever: The Album" is out! Proceeds benefit the Warrior Canine Connection. You can order the album HEREEvery week Intern John discusses adulting, dating, radio life, and more! You can follow Intern John on social media: @InternJohnRadio. You can listen to past episodes at TheThoughtShower.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.