As the scent of pine and the sound of carols begin to fill the air, we've decided to stoke the fires of nostalgia and invite you to a cozy corner of our podcast universe, where the Christmas spirit comes alive. With the help of our two jovial guests, both blessed with the name John, we unpack the tinsel-wrapped memories that define the holidays for us. From the echoes of laughter around a lopsided pool table to the twinkle in the eyes of children as they tear into their presents, this episode is a heartfelt homage to the moments and traditions that stitch together the very fabric of Christmas.
Pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa, and settle in for tales that span the gamut from the sacred to the spontaneously silly, all shared with the warmth of good company. As we swap stories of Midnight Mass and snowball fights that caught us off guard, the Johns bring to life the shared experiences that resonate with so many during this time of year. We cap off our festive gathering with musings on the true meanings of Christmas—community, family, and the joy of giving—leaving you with a gentle reminder to hold your loved ones close and to reach out with kindness in this season of giving.
Thank you for listening to this episode of HuttCast, the American Podcast. We hope you enjoyed today's discussion and gained valuable insights. To stay updated on our latest episodes, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your preferred listening platform. Don't forget to leave us a rating and review, as it helps others discover our show. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for future topics, please reach out to us through our website or social media channels. Until next time, keep on learning and exploring the diverse voices that make America great.
As the scent of pine and the sound of carols begin to fill the air, we've decided to stoke the fires of nostalgia and invite you to a cozy corner of our podcast universe, where the Christmas spirit comes alive. With the help of our two jovial guests, both blessed with the name John, we unpack the tinsel-wrapped memories that define the holidays for us. From the echoes of laughter around a lopsided pool table to the twinkle in the eyes of children as they tear into their presents, this episode is a heartfelt homage to the moments and traditions that stitch together the very fabric of Christmas.
Pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa, and settle in for tales that span the gamut from the sacred to the spontaneously silly, all shared with the warmth of good company. As we swap stories of Midnight Mass and snowball fights that caught us off guard, the Johns bring to life the shared experiences that resonate with so many during this time of year. We cap off our festive gathering with musings on the true meanings of Christmas—community, family, and the joy of giving—leaving you with a gentle reminder to hold your loved ones close and to reach out with kindness in this season of giving.
Thank you for listening to this episode of HuttCast, the American Podcast. We hope you enjoyed today's discussion and gained valuable insights. To stay updated on our latest episodes, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your preferred listening platform. Don't forget to leave us a rating and review, as it helps others discover our show. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for future topics, please reach out to us through our website or social media channels. Until next time, keep on learning and exploring the diverse voices that make America great.
Speaker 2:
Secretly recorded from deep inside the bowels of a decommissioned missile silo. We bring you the man, one single man, who wants to bring light to the darkness and dark to the lightness. Although he's not always right, he is always certain. So now, with security protocols in place, the protesters have been forced back behind the barricades and the blast doors are now sealed. Without further delay, let me introduce you to the host of the podcast, Mr Tim Hudner.
Speaker 3:
Thank you, sergeant in Arms. You can now take your post. The views and opinions expressed in this program are solely those of the individual and participants. These views and opinions expressed do not represent those of the host or the show. The opinions in this broadcast are not to replace your legal, medical or spiritual professionals. Welcome to the Hudcast Christmas Show. Christmas Show we're going to have. I was going to do one today on COVID. I have great sponsors, I've got great interviews, but the wife says it's Christmas, don't be a Debbie Downer, do the Christmas stuff. And she's right. Yep, we're going to do this. So standby for a cast. Let's get some people's opinions on what Christmas means to them and what their best memories are. We'll be right back for a cast.
Speaker 3:
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Speaker 5:
Well, you know what, growing up in Hollywood Township, which was out between Watertown and Winstead, we would Christmas Eve was always at our house, and then we'd hurry up and then we'd go to Midnight Mass in Winstead, minnesota. And then our neighbors down the street, they would go to Midnight Mass in Watertown, and then we'd always meet at their house it was the Johnson family and in their basement was this they would jam this old pool table and never leveled it right, and so everybody would go, we'd meet at Johnson's and then we'd play pool. Ushering in it was just, but it was fun. It was fun and funny.
Speaker 5:
And one time my brother he got this new Jeep Wrangler and he was driving back from Winstead and I said he's like, yeah, this thing will go anywhere. I said, really, we'll hit the ditch. Then he didn't even think twice and went right in this snow. We were surfing on snow out in the middle of nowhere I mean, it's a field and then, lo and behold, we got stuck and so I had to go and get the shovel and we were late for playing pool. But you know what? It was just fun. It was a moment that I always remember, but it was about being with family and being with friends and just celebrating community, and that's what those moments were. It was the Johnson family down in the corner of Conny Road, 122, and then the Hoffman family, which was a quarter mile away on 122, and that was our Christmas Eve, late Christmas Eve.
Speaker 3:
And a tow truck and a tow truck.
Speaker 5:
Yeah, it was my dad laughing. He said, please you guys, give me dog-gun dummies.
Speaker 3:
Oh well then super duper, you have again. I just want to get a bunch of people to say what they say and turn it into a show and you have a great Christmas and we'll catch you on the sub side.
Speaker 5:
Merry Christmas to the Hutner family. It was good seeing you yesterday, Tim.
Speaker 6:
Thank you.
Speaker 3:
It was great. Okay, on Huttcast, again, we've got another John on the phone. John, thanks for being on. What does Christmas mean to you and what is one of your best memories that you can share?
Speaker 7:
Oh, my goodness, I don't know. I like all Christmases. I think it's just a great timing year to get together with the family and we have them Christmas Eve and then we have them again on Christmas Day. So having two different families it's kind of because we've got kind of split. You know the wife family and then my family, but we have a lot of kids and grandkids between us.
Speaker 3:
Well, that's pretty awesome. So that's the plan for the family, all right, and any particular memories that stand out to you, that over the years, oh, just stand out.
Speaker 7:
I go back and I think of how it used to be. Oh, back in the 1950s and early 60s. How things have changed. You know, I don't know. It's still. Christmas is good for us. You know I always enjoyed Christmas and still do.
Speaker 4:
Mm, hmm.
Speaker 3:
Well, we didn't want to take up your afternoon we did but we did want to reach out to some people who listen and constantly support the show and just put them on it and say, hey, what, what do you guys see?
Speaker 7:
Well, thank you, tim, I really enjoyed. I enjoy all your hot cast. Let me tell you.
Speaker 3:
Well, you've been a strong supporter, so maybe we make you some of the subject matter and I'm okay with that. If you're okay, I'm okay with that, Tim. Well, Merry Christmas.
Speaker 7:
I'll be Merry Christmas. I'll be coming over to see you Merry Christmas.
Speaker 3:
We'll catch you soon, bye, bye.
Speaker 7:
Okay, bye, bye.
Speaker 3:
Merry Christmas. I'm going to ask you a special Christmas show. What I'd like to ask you today is what does Christmas mean to you and what are your fondest? What is your fondest memory?
Speaker 8:
What can you remember? Well, Tim, what does Christmas mean to me? Is Christmas the spirit of being with family and friends, spirit of giving. I'm having fun with the kids and my fondest memories is the annual through a kid growing up and I still do it today with my kids is go to my mom's on Christmas Eve and celebrate Christmas with those that I'm closest with.
Speaker 3:
Well, that's a heck of a tradition, isn't it?
Speaker 8:
Sure is.
Speaker 3:
Well, we were reaching out to a bunch of people today and we were just having a conversation. The wife says we should do a show about this instead of doom and gloom, and I thought, yep, she's right. So I wanted to reach out to you and ask your opinion.
Speaker 8:
Thanks Tim.
Speaker 3:
We'll catch you soon, and Merry Christmas.
Speaker 8:
Merry Christmas Bye bye.
Speaker 3:
Hey, Bill, welcome to Huttcast. I wanted to reach out to people today and ask them questions about well, about Christmas and what it means to you, and what's your best memory of it.
Speaker 4:
Well, Christmas means to me first of all, but birth of Jesus Christ, my personal savior. I mean, that's the basis of it and I think my favorite Christmas was the Christmas that my first daughter was born, Because it was a continuation of the love and excitement of all the holiday and stuff. So I think the kids made it even more special. But, yeah, Christmas is like my favorite time here. Everybody gets together and can see family and see how they were on. It's just an exciting time. I think I really enjoy it, Not for the presents but for just for the get together of the holidays and food and the people. You know, all the family stuff that happens. That is supposed to be what celebrating is all about, really, and I guess that's why Christmas is one of my favorite holidays because it's got all that.
Speaker 4:
It's got everything you know.
Speaker 3:
That's why we're asking today, because sometimes we just don't reach out and ask those questions.
Speaker 4:
Yeah, and it's a good question. Some people are sad because they missed the love, one people they love, and that's hard and everybody loses somebody. We've had family members in the last few years that we've lost, like your cousin Bill and my cousin Bill and my wife's brother. But you know, you think back on the Christmas is that they were there and that kind of gives you a little bit of joy and peace, you know, knowing that you've had that time with yeah, you were able to at least have some time. Right.
Speaker 3:
That's pretty awesome and I but I didn't want to keep you, I just wanted to. I'm reaching out to a bunch of people and I'm just going to put a collage of this together for the people to listen to.
Speaker 4:
Well, that sounds good. I like the idea and I also enjoy listening to you because you cover the greatest top of sign, your hot cast and then, and then we get into Christmas and your I talk about real life things. I think that's important to talk about real life things. Talk about the things that are good in life, because there are good things in life and you're touching on a lot of them right now. I think that's great.
Speaker 3:
Well, we appreciate you coming on. You have a good Christmas. Merry Christmas. I don't talk to you and I'm going to continue my quest for the day.
Speaker 4:
All right, Well, Merry Christmas to you and yours Lovely man.
Speaker 3:
Okay, bye-bye, thank you.
Speaker 4:
Merry Christmas, merry Christmas.
Speaker 3:
You're live on hot cast. Doug is on the phone with us today and, doug, we got a question for you. What does Christmas mean to you and what is your fondest memory of it? Go ahead.
Speaker 9:
Well, what Christmas means to me is the birth of Jesus Christ. That's why we celebrate. It's not all the presents and everything that is all commercialized. It's being with family or friends or both, and spending time together celebrating. And my fondest memory is when I was a kid. We used to go up to my grandparents on Christmas and the whole family would be there, all the cousins, all the aunts and uncles, and grandma and grandpa would be there and it was far enough up north. It was about two and a half, almost three hours up north. So we'd all stay there and play games and go out snomobiling or ice fishing or just sit around talking stories and everything like that and about the past. And that's my fondest memory and that's why I'm trying to replicate that with my family and my grandkids. So that's my fondest memory, I guess.
Speaker 3:
Well, that's a pretty good memory, isn't it?
Speaker 9:
Yeah, it is, it's. You know, everything in this world will come and go, and the only things in our life that are for sure is we have family, and how we treat them and how they treat us is gonna take us all the way until we meet Jesus.
Speaker 3:
Well, that is some pretty good information. I thank you for stepping on the show today and giving us your opinion.
Speaker 9:
Yeah, thank you.
Speaker 3:
You have a merry Christmas, and to all, you and yours.
Speaker 9:
Thank you, you as well, thank you.
Speaker 3:
Okay, bye-bye.
Speaker 9:
Bye.
Speaker 3:
Hey, mark, welcome to the show Hot cast. Today we're reaching out to people and we're saying what does Christmas mean to you and what is your fondest memory?
Speaker 10:
Oh boy. Well, for Christmas, the main thing is is it's getting together as family and celebrating the time of the year, celebrating of being a service to each other, celebrating the love that we have for each other. You know, also this time of the year celebrating what the saviors given all of us the opportunity to do together with family and friends. And, interestingly enough, maybe maybe my fondest memory is as, being a little kid, my mom would make lots of cookies in preparation for the holiday and we had a porch that worked like worked like a big walk-in freezer and in preparation all of December we'd all sneak in there and grab cookies and spread them out. So it looked like we didn't take any of it. Obviously, she knew and that was part of the whole deal. So, anyway, I guess the reason I say that is is when I still have some of those same cookies and things. Those smells just bring me back to being a little kid again.
Speaker 3:
Well, that's a heck of a memory, isn't it? Yes, well, we're just we're reaching out to the show and the wife says don't do another doom and gloomer or whatever. Just go out and do a Christmas thing. And I thought, well, let's ask people, because this was her idea, by the way, I got to keep throwing that out there, that, that, what, what? There's fondest memory and I says, okay, let's do it. So here we are, and I appreciate you chiming in and I wanted to say Merry Christmas as well.
Speaker 10:
Awesome. Thank you, merry Christmas to you. Okay, we'll catch you soon.
Speaker 3:
All right, thank you. Welcome to Cast Again. We have another person on the phone, debbie is, and we're trying to get some information from people to say what does Christmas mean to you and what is your fondest memory?
Speaker 11:
Oh well, I think to me it means, you know, the family getting together and just talking and eating and enjoying themselves. I think that's the most important thing for me and my fondest Christmas memory ever probably having the grandkids come over as my fondest ones.
Speaker 3:
Out of all lifetime. That's it. Just the grandkids know we just had one guy was stealing cookies from grandma's kitchen. I mean, there's all. I've been here, let's know all kinds of stories.
Speaker 11:
No, I'm sorry, that's what does it for me.
Speaker 3:
Well, we want to wish you a merry Christmas and thank you very much for tuning in, but appreciate the time today.
Speaker 11:
All right, Merry Christmas.
Speaker 3:
Okay, bye, bye.
Speaker 11:
Bye, bye.
Speaker 3:
We want to know if you want to do a cameo. So the cameo is about Christmas, and what is your fondest memory and what does Christmas mean to you? Go ahead boy.
Speaker 12:
Christmas is Celebrate family and celebrate the birth of our Christ Boy. My fondest memories of Christmas is that's a good question I have lots. We have recent ones with our current family, with my, my sons and daughters, and then we also have one with my brothers and sisters. So there are many, many, but I gotta say it. Probably the one that we celebrated in Colorado at a ranch with, with our family, and Spent some time down by the river and with a, with a bonfire, and my grandkids are here, yeah, so that would be the. Yeah, that would have to be one of the top ones.
Speaker 3:
Well, I want to wish you a merry Christmas and we're gonna do a Christmas show and we're just gonna gather some stories and put them on out there.
Speaker 12:
Well, that's perfect. If, if you would like I could do, I could be labor this a little longer. But, like I said, right now we truly have a house full of people, so, well, that's what Christmas is about.
Speaker 3:
That's why we're doing this, there you go.
Speaker 12:
Okay, cool.
Speaker 3:
Merry Christmas.
Speaker 12:
Thanks, thanks, thank you very much, thank you.
Speaker 3:
You're on hudcast and we're calling people to find out what does Christmas mean to them and what is your fondest memory.
Speaker 8:
Christmas to me is a celebration of the birth of my savior.
Speaker 3:
Okay, and your and your finest memory, go ahead a.
Speaker 8:
Few of my fondest memories. Well, one of my fondest memories is when my son was in the army and he came home.
Speaker 3:
And nobody knew he was coming home and we surprised my parents at their house. That was, that was a fun one. That that's pretty cool. Well, I did not mean. Well, hudcast is only audio, so maybe next time. Merry Christmas, see you, take care, bye, bye. And we've got Richard from oh Eddie's barbecue sauce, who's one of our sponsors of the show, and we wanted to ask him a question. And, and Richard, here's the question what is Christmas to you and what if it's one of the fondest memories you have?
Speaker 6:
Christmas is a very special day for everybody, obviously, but the thing I think for me was so much about you know, the, the presence and all that. It is about giving back, but also donating your time to help people in need. Yeah, whatever, whatever that can be whether it's donations, helping with support, family, basically, maybe some medical support, emotional support but really that's what it's Christmas is all about, and blessing the Lord for everything that you have in your life.
Speaker 3:
That's pretty good. How about a good memory?
Speaker 6:
good memory, but I open up my present. And I had a slinky. I had a slinky and I started power because that's all I got was a slinky to roll up. You know that I go up and down the stairs, down the stairs. You know that little toy that was pretty.
Speaker 3:
That's probably the the funniest, saddest moment of my Christmas home well, we wanted to wish you a merry Christmas and we're gonna put this out on a show for Christmas and tune in and check it out.
Speaker 6:
I will, and hopefully we get to do another one there we can talk about, yeah, shark tanked producers experience and I did back in July, but we can get that out there.
Speaker 1:
That'd be wonderful. I'd love to book up with you when you come to recover it and you get to the holidays and a happy new year. Bless everybody and bless the world. Everything we have in our health is the biggest thing. You have a nice, happy holidays for you and your family every day.
Speaker 3:
Merry Christmas, bye, bye. There have people from all over the world, all over the area, all over the place. We could possibly get people to chime in today. We chimed in and that's what we got. People have their own memories. They have their own. It's also cool. It's cool. It's a little time of year. Hopefully most people see it that way again. There's some people out there that don't have that luxury of the memories that are good like this, and in for those people, I reach out to you. I feel sorry for that situation and I'm sorry it happened.
Speaker 3:
Whatever that is, but for the most part, we wanted the show to be positive. Say hi to everybody, love everybody. Yeah, so for hudcast, we want to say thank you all, merry Christmas, happy Kwanzaa, everything that your embodiment brings you. Make sure that you love the ones you're with. I think that was in a song, was. We're gonna have some more interesting information the next episode and we're gonna talk about some a new book by Ken McCarthy, and we'll have a local senator gal who's trying to be in the Senate, in the house and the whatever her reply is. We're gonna actually have that recording here in another hour and we'll see what she's got to say so, that's more of a local matter, minnesota based, so we're kind of jazzed on that one too. But be well, everybody, merry Christmas, see you next episode and be well. Thanks for tuning in.
