83. Giving you work parties, family greed, and Santa Claus

Jon isn’t the only guy being a Scrooge this year. In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer all your holiday questions before the big celebrations commence! Is Santa real? Do I have to attend my holiday work party? Why is Fantastic Four the movie of the year? The important topics get addressed this episode! Whether you’re more of a downer like Scrooge or more uppity like Buddy The Elf, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode to get your last minute advice before the holidays. Submit your questions here!⁠ 0:00 - Intro 42:17 - Where’s The Balance? 44:04 - Gift Cards Are Supreme 45:11 - My Husband is a Scrooge 46:55 - Holiday Work Parties 50:57 - If You’re Sick, Stay Home! 52:20 - My Family Is Asking For Money 54:38 - Time To Read The Family’s Will 56:10 - Needy In-Laws 58:15 - Is Santa Real? 01:06:27 - My BF Hates Christmas 01:11:33 - Workplace Ice-Breakers 01:15:52 - Boundaries During The Holidays 01:20:53 - Reading Your Secrets 01:21:31 - Recs of the Week BOBBIE: If you want to feel good about what’s in your baby’s bottle, get 10% off with code straight at hibobbie.com THE REAL REAL: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/STRAIGHT AG1: Head to DRINK AG1.com/STRAIGHT to get a free Welcome Kit, including a bottle of Vitamin D and free AG1 Travel Packs, when you first subscribe! VITAL VITAMINS: Vital Vitamins is offering listeners 20% of all orders with code STRAIGHT at myvitalvitamins.com. ADT: Visit ADT.com or call 1-800-ADT-ASAP Google Shopping: #sponsored See how clothes from your favorite brands look on you before you buy by visiting g.co/shop/tryon WAYFAIR: Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠ Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠ Find us on Instagram! ⁠Podcast⁠ ⁠Alex⁠ ⁠Jon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.