The Fifth Column Year Is Over (If You Want It) - #538
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Dec 30, 2025 The hosts dive into the questionable ingredients of eggnog and share hilarious holiday anecdotes. They discuss the meaning of Kwanzaa and read listener corrections about 2024 predictions. Come along for Michael's pricey theater outing and their jabs at pop culture. There's a wild reflection on Trump's powers and economic policies ahead of midterms, along with quirky debates over state policies involving celebrities. They also explore Nixon tapes for comic relief and analyze Russia's coercive tactics in Ukraine. It's a wild ride into the new year!
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Eggnog Was A Holiday Letdown
- Michael Moynihan described tasting eggnog and finding it thick, gloppy, and disgusting.
- He prefers whiskey sours and noted eggnog lacked enough booze and texture appeal.
Expensive Movie Night With A Twist
- Michael Moynihan recounted taking his daughter to Zootopia 2 and spending about $200 after tickets, cab, and drinks.
- He liked the film by the end but criticized its lack of laughs and a provocative end-credit dance number.
Morning Smell Led To A Mini Stroke
- Michael Moynihan described smelling burnt toast and then experiencing memory lapses, concluding he likely had a stroke.
- He shared the episode as a warning and relief it occurred after Christmas.
