A backyard studio, a table full of friends, and a holiday that refuses to stay tidy—this one starts with Thanksgiving stories and turns into something bigger. We swap decades-in-the-kitchen war tales, the unexpected joy of not cooking, and the scandal of serving ham instead of turkey. There’s practical wisdom too: mini pies that beat the knife fight, why Costco can save a feast, and how appetizers sabotage dinner if you don’t watch the clock.

Then we time-travel to high school and ask the question most couples avoid: would we have dated each other back then? The honest answers crack open a lively debate about stereotypes, “types,” and the myth of the “regular” person. It’s funny, pointed, and revealing—because who we wanted at 17 isn’t who we choose at 37. Along the way, we get real about boundaries and affection: needing more touch, naming what you need, and understanding that skepticism can be smart, not cold. There’s a great story about the first “I love you” happening in sweats and cowboy boots, and what that says about feeling safe enough to be unpolished.

Friendship is the quiet hero of this conversation. We talk about keeping trust intact—looping spouses into texts, staying transparent, and building group norms that last a decade. The crew retraces its origin story—barbecue, Friday rituals, and the kind of sameness that’s comforting rather than dull. By the end, we’re lining up a Christmas special with songs and stories, because traditions work best when they fit the people you’ve become.

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