This Time Last Year: The Polls are Wrong!
Pillows and Beer with Craig Conover and Austen Kroll
Deep Dive
What percentage of Christmas shopping is Nick Norris 95% done with?
Nick Norris is 95% done with his Christmas shopping.
Why did Craig Conover decide to buy his dad a softball bat for Christmas?
Craig bought his dad a softball bat because his dad is on a good softball team and Craig thought it would be a cool, unexpected gift that his dad might not buy for himself.
What was the unexpected gift Craig Conover's dad regifted to him?
Craig's dad regifted him a Caddyshack ornament, which played Rodney Dangerfield's famous phrases when pressed.
What is Austin Kroll's approach to buying gifts for his family?
Austin Kroll makes a list throughout the year of random items he wants, which he shares with his mom when she asks for gift ideas.
What is the main reason Nick Norris prefers to buy gifts for his siblings over his parents?
Nick prefers buying gifts for his siblings because he knows their tastes better than his parents do, making it easier to choose something they would like and wear.
What was the political moment mentioned in the podcast involving Joe Biden?
Joe Biden was shown on national news responding to polls showing Trump leading, saying, 'The polls are wrong, buddy.'
What was the flooding situation in Charleston like during the podcast?
Charleston experienced its fourth-highest tide in history, with some areas seeing up to 9.6 feet of water, leading to chaotic driving conditions and people honking at each other.
What advice did the hosts give for someone who hates their dad's girlfriend?
The hosts suggested having an honest conversation with the dad, expressing how the girlfriend affects their relationship and that they don't want to spend time with him if he continues dating her.
What is the main reason Craig Conover is not in the Christmas spirit this year?
Craig is not in the Christmas spirit because he has been traveling a lot and hasn't had the time or inclination to watch Christmas movies or get into the holiday mood.
What is the discount offered by ShipSkis for the podcast listeners?
ShipSkis is offering podcast listeners 20% off their first shipment.
- Challenges of shopping for dads and siblings
- Different approaches to gift-giving: experiences vs. material gifts
- Creating a gift list throughout the year
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