83. Giving you work parties, family greed, and Santa Claus
83. Giving you work parties, family greed, and Santa Claus  
Podcast: Give It To Me Straight
Rating: Explicit Published On: Tue Dec 23 2025
Description: Jon isn’t the only guy being a Scrooge this year. In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer all your holiday questions before the big celebrations commence! Is Santa real? Do I have to attend my holiday work party? Why is Fantastic Four the movie of the year? The important topics get addressed this episode! Whether you’re more of a downer like Scrooge or more uppity like Buddy The Elf, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode to get your last minute advice before the holidays. Submit your questions here!⁠0:00 - Intro42:17 - Where’s The Balance? 44:04 - Gift Cards Are Supreme45:11 - My Husband is a Scrooge46:55 - Holiday Work Parties50:57 - If You’re Sick, Stay Home!52:20 - My Family Is Asking For Money54:38 - Time To Read The Family’s Will56:10 - Needy In-Laws58:15 - Is Santa Real? 01:06:27 - My BF Hates Christmas01:11:33 - Workplace Ice-Breakers01:15:52 - Boundaries During The Holidays01:20:53 - Reading Your Secrets01:21:31 - Recs of the WeekBOBBIE: If you want to feel good about what’s in your baby’s bottle, get 10% off with code straight at hibobbie.comTHE REAL REAL: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/STRAIGHTAG1: Head to DRINK AG1.com/STRAIGHT to get a free Welcome Kit, including a bottle of Vitamin D and free AG1 Travel Packs, when you first subscribe! VITAL VITAMINS: Vital Vitamins is offering listeners 20% of all orders with code STRAIGHT at myvitalvitamins.com.ADT: Visit ADT.com or call 1-800-ADT-ASAPGOOGLE: See how clothes from your favorite brands look on you before you buy by visiting g.co/shop/tryonWAYFAIR: Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠Find us on Instagram!⁠Podcast⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠JonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.