Morning Games, Music, And Messy Love Advice

Send us Fan MailHoliday mornings should be easy, but real life always sneaks in. We kick off with a listener request for Tracy Byrd, a breezy holiday this-or-that game, and a candid Hallmark review that might just save you two hours. Then we shift gears into what everyone’s whispering about at holiday parties: where love meets money, and where trust starts to fray. When a boyfriend Venmo requests his partner for rides, is it practical budgeting or a relationship red flag? We break down context, fairness, and what a genuine partnership looks like when gas money becomes a scorecard.We also field a thorny question about trust after snooping a partner’s phone, discovering flirty chats, and a teddy bear from the ex that still sleeps on the bed. Our guest doesn’t hedge: if you’re searching through your partner’s phone, the trust is already gone. We talk through boundaries, artifacts from past relationships, and how to decide whether to rebuild or bow out with grace. Along the way, we share new Christmas song picks—Mickey Guyton’s Sugar Cookie and Brad Paisley’s That Crazy Elf—for anyone tired of the same old playlist, plus a quick look at Melt My Heart This Christmas that lands at a clean two and a half cocoa cups.The thread through it all is connection: the comfort of familiar songs, the honesty of saying a movie is just okay, and the courage to call out what isn’t working in love. If you’re navigating holiday expectations, juggling bills, or wondering whether that lingering keepsake is a problem, you’ll find clear, thoughtful guidance and a few laughs to make it go down easier. Hit play, share with a friend who needs straight talk with a festive edge, and if you enjoyed the show, subscribe, leave a quick review, and tell us: what’s your non-negotiable boundary during the holidays?