Advent 2025 E2 - Saved by the bells...
🎙️ Episode 2: Saved By The Bells
It's Day 2 of the Miller Morning Madhouse Audio Advent Calendar, and Scramble has officially hit his holiday limit.
Not with shopping crowds. Not with Mariah Carey.
Nope — with the Salvation Army bell ringers.
Not with shopping crowds. Not with Mariah Carey.
Nope — with the Salvation Army bell ringers.
Apparently, the non-stop ding-ding-ding outside the grocery store has driven him to the edge of Yuletide sanity.
Pancake, being the problem-SOLVER (not causer) that he is, proposes a brilliant solution:
➡️ What if the bell ringers were actually Holiday DJs?
Like DJ Marshmallow — but festive. With snow. And Grandma dancing.
Pancake, being the problem-SOLVER (not causer) that he is, proposes a brilliant solution:
➡️ What if the bell ringers were actually Holiday DJs?
Like DJ Marshmallow — but festive. With snow. And Grandma dancing.
Picture this:
🎧 Giant fundraising kettle
🔥 Lights, fog machine, disco Santa
🕺 Bell ringer now known as DJ Jingle Jams
🎧 Giant fundraising kettle
🔥 Lights, fog machine, disco Santa
🕺 Bell ringer now known as DJ Jingle Jams
Will Scramble be saved by the bells?
Or will he file a noise complaint with the North Pole?
This magical (and mildly unstable) holiday production is proudly sponsored by:
👕 SoCoolShirts.com – Wear Your Weird.
🧠 All In Jest Trivia – Last Friday of every month, Marshall J. Gardner Center.
🎁 Indie Indie Bang Bang – On Lake Street. Holiday gifts, cards, and the kind of ornaments you can’t explain to children.
🎭 Miller Community Theatre – Putting Miller Beach on Stage, one local legend at a time.
Or will he file a noise complaint with the North Pole?
This magical (and mildly unstable) holiday production is proudly sponsored by:
👕 SoCoolShirts.com – Wear Your Weird.
🧠 All In Jest Trivia – Last Friday of every month, Marshall J. Gardner Center.
🎁 Indie Indie Bang Bang – On Lake Street. Holiday gifts, cards, and the kind of ornaments you can’t explain to children.
🎭 Miller Community Theatre – Putting Miller Beach on Stage, one local legend at a time.
- (00:52) - Ranting About Holiday Bells
- (02:32) - The Digital Age of Donations
- (04:23) - Creative Solutions for Fundraising
- (05:50) - Shout Out to Local Sponsors
Creators and Guests
Host
Jerry Pancake
Co-host and resident personality on SoCoolPodcast, Jerry Pancake is equal parts entertainer, storyteller, and small-town legend. Hailing from Miller Beach, Indiana, Jerry brings his unique blend of local flavor, humor, and unfiltered thoughts to every episode. With roots in a community that’s as gritty as it is endearing, Jerry tackles everything from obscure trivia and wild local tales to sharp, laugh-out-loud commentary on anything under the sun. Known for his off-the-cuff insights and a knack for capturing the “what if” moments of life, he’s the heart of the SoCoolPodcast.
Host
Josh Scramble
Josh Scramble, the man with the voice that sounds like your favorite diner’s third cup of coffee—strong, a little gritty, and just the right amount of warm. Scramble isn’t just a co-host on the Miller Morning Madhouse, he’s the ultimate sidekick and instigator. With a knack for digging up Miller Beach's wildest stories, he's known for his quick-witted comebacks and unique comedic edge. Beyond his mic persona, Josh moonlights as a creator of beloved characters like Chuck Roundsteak, a voice that’s been gracing airwaves and kitchens for a decade. When he's not stirring up a laugh or two, you can find him diving deep into the latest Yelp review drama or holding court at local trivia nights with his All In Jest event series. He’s here to remind us all that life’s too short not to laugh at the absurd—and Josh has plenty of it in store.
Guest
Jen Pancake
🎙️ A versatile voice on the Miller Morning Madhouse, Jen brings a range of colorful characters to life, adding flair and fun to every episode. She’s also the voice of Jerry on the Jerry and Gerald Podcast.