This is our second annual Temu Christmas where Erik and Laura dive deep into the dark web of the discount website to find the most hideous things to gift each other. The loser has to wear or display their “gifts” in public. Producer Bryan is the all-important judge of who bought the worst items possible. Watch the holiday horror unfold in this very funny, entertaining, ugly, shocking episode. Who do you think won the Terrible Temu contest? We’d love your input. Get ready for the grossest Christmas gift exchange ever!! And, we sprinkle in a little Double D Showbiz Gossip to add a little fun.
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Erik busts out the Golden Globe nominees and we were stunned. The three of us haven't heard of half of these movies. Have you? Laura had an audition for a game show last week. Did she make it? And, have you heard of the Holi-Dog? Laura's Rando News segment includes that story and more. Coming up next week...our Terrible Temu Christmas Gift Exchange. It's ON between Laura and Erik. Thanks for being part of our podcast family.
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This could be the most awkward show we've ever done..The Laura Cain After Dark Stand-Up Comedy Contest. Each of us had to perform a 2-3 minute set in front of professional comedian, Mal Hall, who was asked to give honest opinions about who did the best and who bombed. This is a can't-miss episode...the nervousness, the awkward content, and Mal's feedback are priceless. This will make you cringe and crack up at the same time. And, Laura thinks she took it too far and may have pissed off Erik forever. Mal is amazing for agreeing to do this. He's hysterical and you can find him at The Comedy Club in La Jolla, Lou Lous at The Lafayette Hotel, and possibly on Netflix soon. Love your podcast!

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In our last episode, Laura served Erik and Producer Bryan her mom's infamous Jello creation. One of the ingredients of the horror is walnuts. Laura forgot that Erik is highly allergic to nuts. So, poor Erik sniffles, sweats, and tries to breathe while we do the show. He survived. This episode barely made it. It's funny, though. 
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Since this episode drops during Thanksgiving week, we go around the room and share what we are grateful for this year. When it gets sappy, one of the boys chimes in with a funny smart-ass comment. We do mean everything we say, though! Erik gets recognized looking his worst after a sweaty yoga class. He also gives his review of "Wicked." Did you know that AMC has rules you must follow when you see it? Laura talks about her newsroom assignments asking people on the street about Black Friday and political talk at the Turkey Day dinner table. How do people react to "Laura on the Street?" What are the top movies that make men cry? Laura has the list. And, Laura admits something about Thanksgiving that'll shock you. We can't express enough how important you are to us. We appreciate your support and your feedback. You guys are the best. Happy Thanksgiving. Get ready for a BIG December with our stand-up comedy contest and the hideous Temu Christmas gift exchange.
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Inspiring, beautiful, strong, and resilient....just a few adjectives to describe our guests in this episode. First up is the founder of Dune Jewelry, Holly Daniels Christensen, and how she went from leaving her home at 15 to making jewelry at her kitchen table to a multi-million dollar business. You've gotta see Erik's reaction when Laura gives him a special Dune ring. It's priceless. Then, Klea Melville, founder and face of The Doll Face Club, joins us in the studio. She went from living on the street to creating a clothing line, several sober living homes for women in recovery, and a new home just for men. You'll love them both. Their stories will lift you up and inspire you to do what drives you, what makes your heart beat a little faster. We are honored to interview them and hope you enjoy meeting them. Thanks for watching and listening, as always and
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Laura's mom is hilarious. We ask her about the gross dishes she used to serve up for the holidays when Laura was little. The laughs are off the charts. She's so embarrassed explaining the ingredients of these horrid creations that she almost pees her pants laughing. This will make you laugh for sure.
 Laura puts the boys to the test with some brain teasers and a trivia contest, which Bryan is sure he'll conquer.  Does he?  
See you next week with two special guests and our "thankful" episode. 
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What have you learned from the incredible source—YouTube University? Laura just learned how to apply tape-in extensions to her head by watching a video. Erik learned how to fix his car. What have you learned? The Hideous Temu Christmas Contest is coming up next month. It's going to be absolutely horrific according to Laura and Erik, who are buying each other gifts from the website...the most embarrassing, ugly, weird items possible. Whoever loses the contest has to wear and display their horrible gifts in a public setting, like Vons. Our Stand-Up Comedy Contest is also coming up on December 9th. The great comedian Mall Hall, who has a residency at the Lafayette Hotel, will judge it. The loser has to perform their set on an open mic night. We round out this episode with some Double D showbiz news and a game called "How Well Do You Know Me?"
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