All Songs Considered A very tolerable Christmas, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
Join the hosts on a snowy motorcycle adventure in Wisconsin as they chase the true spirit of the holidays! They share stories from their grocery store pasts while jamming to holiday classics. A surprise chat with Ty Siegel leads to discussions about family traditions, and a stop to meet Ed Sheeran adds to the festive fun. Expect quirky truck stop finds, reflections on holiday loneliness, and touching tunes like Joni Mitchell's 'River.' Ultimately, they embrace warmth, joy, and the magic of holiday rituals.
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Motorcycle Road Trip To Reclaim Holiday Spirit
- Robin and Stephen embark on a motorcycle road trip to Wisconsin with a sidecar and headsets to stay connected.
- They plan the trip to rediscover hometown holiday traditions and the true spirit of the season.
Working Holidays And Harvey Danger
- Stephen recounts working holiday shifts at a grocery store and loving Harvey Danger's 'Sometimes You Have to Work on Christmas.'
- The song captures the lonely but routine reality of holiday workers away from family.
Chance Meeting With Ty Segall
- Robin and Stephen meet Ty Segall at a gas stop and chat about holiday plans and his Christmas album.
- Ty mentions family traditions, being a dad, and the importance of recreating childhood holiday magic.