True Crime All the Time Unsolved: Holiday Ramblings & Listener Q&A

Holiday Traditions and Memories

• 🎄 Mike shares his childhood tradition of playing the card game Rook with his family every Christmas.
• 🍬 Gibby recalls his Granny Gibson's famous peanut butter fudge and potato candy, a sweet memory despite her health struggles.
• 🎁 Mike's grandmother made a renowned red velvet cake long before it was popular.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Mike's childhood holidays were hectic due to divorced and remarried parents, leading to multiple family gatherings.
• 🎮 Gibby's most desired childhood gift was an Atari 2600, a stark contrast to today's advanced video games.

Favorite Gifts and Holiday Media

• 🌟 Mike's best gift was a University of Kentucky pendant from his wife, a cherished item even after 22 years of marriage.
• 🔪 Gibby cherishes his first folding knife from his uncle, engraved on the sheath, despite his parents' initial reservations.
• 🍪 Favorite holiday treats include Mike's mom's chocolate crinkle cookies and Gibby's wife's pumpkin roll.
• 🎬 Christmas Vacation is Mike's favorite comedy holiday movie, while White Christmas with Bing Crosby is his overall favorite.
• 🎶 Gibby's favorite holiday songs include those sung by Elvis and David Bowie's "Drummer Boy".

Listener Questions and Podcast Insights

• 💰 The hosts discuss the commercialization of holidays and the pressure to overspend, with gift cards becoming a common request.
• 🎙️ Balancing work, family, and the podcast is challenging, but they strive to prioritize important family events.
• 💔 The murder of Melissa Huckabe of Sandra Cantu is cited as a case that deeply affected them.
• 🧠 The hosts discuss the morbid curiosity surrounding serial killers and the potential for fascination without glorification.
• 🤝 They express gratitude for listener support and encourage kindness and niceness towards each other, especially during the holidays.

Future Episodes and Podcast Plans

• 🚀 The podcast plans to cover a mix of well-known and lesser-known cases in 2018, with a focus on deep research.
• 🚢 Plans for a TCAT Cruise are mentioned, though logistical challenges are acknowledged.
• 🎙️ The hosts thank listeners for their voicemails and continued support, promising more content and analysis.
• 🌟 The final episode of 2017 will be released on New Year's Eve.