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The Miller Morning Madhouse Advent Calendar (The Whole Damn Thing)
The Miller Morning Madhouse Advent Calendar (The Whole Damn Thing)
This is it. The big one. The entire Advent Calendar⦠unwrapped, dumped on the floor, and re-assembled into one glorious, unhinged, 2½-hour episode of Miller Morning Madhouse madness.
Every bit. Every joke. Every musical moment. Every rant, laugh, argument, accidental insight, and festive derailment from December all packed into one long, cozy (and occasionally chaotic) listen. If you missed an episode, this is your cheat code. If you heard them all⦠congratulations, youāre now legally part of the show.
More than anything, this episode is a love letter to Miller. To our friends, neighbors, collaborators, guests, musicians, sponsors, weirdos, and community institutions who showed up, jumped in, lent their voices, their time, and their patience to this very dumb podcast.
We truly love you all. This show only works because of the people around us the laughs in the room, the texts afterward, the āhey, I listenedā comments in the wild. Thatās the good stuff.
Thank you for spending December with us. Thank you for supporting local nonsense. Thank you for being part of the Madhouse.
Weāre going to take a breath, drink some water, and weāll be back this spring with a brand-new season; louder, dumber, and somehow even more heartfelt.
Until thenā¦
Stay weird. Stay local. Stay Miller.
Stay weird. Stay local. Stay Miller.
- (01:00) - Holiday Madness Begins
- (02:08) - Childhood Memories of Christmas
- (05:17) - Rants and Raves
- (10:25) - The Black Friday Debate
- (16:26) - Santa's Secrets Revealed
- (25:02) - Christmas Movie Favorites
- (31:37) - Holiday Foods and Traditions
- (36:26) - Winter Activities
- (42:03) - Rants on Gift Giving
- (55:17) - Christmas Morning Memories
- (01:03:14) - Worst Gifts Ever
- (01:18:02) - Christmas Trees and Childhood Memories
- (01:18:22) - Christmas Songs: Love or Hate?
- (01:21:03) - The Real Meaning of Christmas
- (01:28:11) - Elf on the Shelf: A Holiday Mystery
- (01:33:29) - Birthday Blues Near Christmas
- (01:34:16) - Special Guest: Chad Bacon Burton
- (01:40:20) - The Joy of Christmas Shopping
- (01:51:40) - Christmas Eve Reflections
- (02:16:43) - The Night Before Christmas
- (02:27:13) - Christmas Traditions and Celebrations
Creators and Guests
Host
Elizabeth Benedict
Our resident āqueen of sass and class,ā Elizabeth brings her sharp wit and fearless opinions to the Miller Morning Madhouse.
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 thatās 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 āwhat ifā moments of life, heās the heart of the SoCoolPodcast.
Host
Josh Scramble
Josh Scramble, the man with the voice that sounds like your favorite dinerās third cup of coffeeāstrong, a little gritty, and just the right amount of warm. Scramble isnāt just a co-host on the Miller Morning Madhouse, heās 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 thatās 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. Heās here to remind us all that lifeās too short not to laugh at the absurdāand Josh has plenty of it in store.
Guest
Chad 'Bacon' Burton
Chad Burton ā friend of the show, musical wizard, and all-around good dude. Catch Chad playing live around the Region ā check his socials for upcoming gigs and go support local music like a decent human being.
Guest
Jen Pancake
šļø A versatile voice on the Miller Morning Madhouse, Jen brings a range of colorful characters to life, adding flair and fun to every episode. Sheās also the voice of Jerry on the Jerry and Gerald Podcast.