Advent 2025 E3 - Black Friday...
🎙️ Episode 3 — Black Friday
Miller Morning Madhouse Audio Advent Calendar
Miller Morning Madhouse Audio Advent Calendar
It’s December 3rd, and the holiday chaos continues as Pancake, Scramble, and Jen dive headfirst into the retail hellscape known as Black Friday — a day Jen Pancake absolutely despises at a molecular level.
The episode kicks off with Pancake accidentally channeling Grandma Pancake’s racism, Scramble confessing he used to work at the Southlake Mall Disney Store, and Jen explaining how Black Friday used to be normal before corporations decided to weaponize doorbusters and 6AM reward coupons.
Scramble reveals that back in the Disney Store days, people would line up before 10AM for an extra 25% off — and he’d be stuck running $600 transactions while the House of Mouse made bank and he took home absolutely none of it.
Jen officially declares Black Friday “the seventh circle of hell,” while Jerry insists consumers would be better off shopping local — like Indie Indie Bang Bang, whose socks, cards, and artisan gifts the gang gushes over with zero shame.
The crew also debunks Black Friday myths, shares trauma about Best Buy crowds, describes the downfall of TV prices (“A 65-inch was $85 at Meijer today!”), and gives listeners the ultimate holiday shopping advice:
“If you just wait a couple weeks, you’ll get the same deals without fighting a single grandma.”
And of course, Jerry wraps it all up with a shameless yet festive plug:
🛍️ SoCoolShirts.com Black Friday BOGO Sale
Buy 2+ shirts → Get 50% off each extra one.
(“BOGO-BOGO-BOGO!”)
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.
Buy 2+ shirts → Get 50% off each extra one.
(“BOGO-BOGO-BOGO!”)
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.
- (00:43) - Introduction to the Chaos
- (03:07) - The Evolution of Black Friday
- (06:42) - The Dark Side of Shopping
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.