Episode 94: “I have a thorny tree this year, but it’s fine.”
The holidays have arrived, both in our homes and out. This week’s episode is full of Christmas cheer as C+D chat about outdoor displays, decorating traditions, and keeping the holiday spirit alive no matter how little you have.
Links To Give You Life:
Take procrastination to the next level alongside D by writing songs (for fun) to instrumental tracks like this vibey beat or this Paramore type beat
Get ready to be obsessed with a new snack (and the company behind it): Moon Cheese, a 100% cheese snack that comes in flavors like Cheddar Believe It and Oh My Gouda
Bring back a decorating trend this year with these “7 Fun Facts About Popcorn Garland for National Popcorn String Day”
If you’re someone who chooses fashion over freeform, liven up your tree this year with Oprah Magazine’s “69 Elegant Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas”
#AskReddit
In this #AskReddit segment, C asks, “What is today’s counter-culture?” while D asks, “You can animate one object in your home which develops a personality and the ability to speak, what are you bringing to life?”
Have your own answers to share? Send them directly to currentlyobsessedclub@gmail.com, and you might be featured in a future episode. Meanwhile, happy holidays and, as always, stay obsessed!
Episode Guide: (00:00) “2021 is going to be our year.” (03:16) D’s obsession with songwriting to beats like this (13:00) C’s obsession with Moon Cheese, on its own or in some tomato soup (20:15) What happened to popcorn garland? (23:00) “I knew it was ugly, and I made it.” (25:00) Prickly trees and sparkly pigs (36:40) Four Houses on TLC and voluntary outdoor exhibitions (44:55) Do you take cider off the street? (49:40) What do you put on your Christmas tree: mismatched ornaments or whatever’s trending? (59:07) #AskReddit on punks and teapots
