Miss USA Memories, Good News Wins & New Year Real Talk

Send us Fan MailForget the cliché countdown — this episode moves from a freezing Miss USA New Year’s Eve in Times Square to a small-town Deuce of Clubs drop right here in the White Mountains.We kick things off by checking in with Jineane Ford, who shares one of her most unforgettable New Year’s Eve memories — celebrating in Times Square during her time as Miss USA — while Chris previews hosting the City of Show Low’s New Year’s Eve Deuce of Clubs Drop this Wednesday night.From there, it’s Talk About Something Good Tuesday, and the stories deliver. We share a heart-warming tale of an 81-year birthday card tradition between two friends that earned a Guinness World Record, proving that small acts of kindness can echo for a lifetime.We then dive into Boo or Cool: New Year’s Edition with Show Low’s Dave Ramsey, judging global traditions like eating 12 grapes at midnight, black-eyed peas for luck, and other strange (and wonderful) ways the world rings in a fresh start.Relationship Advice Thursday energy sneaks in early when Katie Mitchell calls in to help break down a listener dilemma about gift-giving, intention, and how “wellness gifts” can sometimes miss the emotional mark.We wrap things up by checking in with Chris’s best friend Ryan McKee, fresh off headlining the sold-out comedy show at Rocky’s Cocktail Lounge, reflecting on laughter, friendship, and closing out the year on a high note.Good news, community stories, thoughtful conversations, and just enough humor to keep it real — this episode is the perfect bridge into the New Year.If you enjoyed the show, follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review. And tell us — what’s your favorite New Year’s tradition?