EP 226: Deck the Halls & Cross the Line

Episode Summary

’Tis the season—and things are about to get decked . In this Christmas special episode of Live, Laugh, Larceny , Trevin witnesses capitalism for kids firsthand while volunteering with Junior Achievement BizTown , the company shaping young business minds.

No murders, just bad decisions.

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What This Episode Covers

• ’Tis the season—and things are about to get
• In this Christmas special episode of
• firsthand while volunteering with
• Junior Achievement BizTown
• , the company shaping young business minds.
• Even a Playskool-level version of the American economy somehow manages to be bleak.

Why Listen?

If you like true crime but think most true crime got a little too murdery, this episode brings petty crimes, dumb criminals, and dramatic storytelling without the heavy stuff.

Original Episode Description

’Tis the season—and things are about to get

decked

.

In this Christmas special episode of

Live, Laugh, Larceny

, Trevin witnesses

capitalism for kids

firsthand while volunteering with

Junior Achievement BizTown

, the company shaping young business minds. Even a Playskool-level version of the American economy somehow manages to be bleak.

Meanwhile, Amanda gives her legs their

first winter shave… with a weed whacker

, and the crew dives into listener dilemmas. From a long-awaited

“paint your spouse” anniversary date

(with video evidence), to rude coworkers and seasonal body pains, it’s the season of giving—and we’re giving you a platform to complain.

The crew also brings back the

Naughty List

, each revealing their personal picks for 2025. High cholesterol, vet offices, sausage patties, and the government all make appearances. Hear who made the list—and why they’re so naughty.

For stories, Trevin takes us to

Hanes Mall in North Carolina

, where

Elsie Brooks

,

Selma Brooks

, and

Christina MacDonald

just want to take their kids to see Santa. But a strict elf,

Shannon Athena Watkins

, has rules—and she expects them to be followed. Will this end in a Christmas miracle… or simple assault?

Amanda follows with the long, storied life of

Carol Christensen

, a retired circus performer and stunt woman turned spreader of joy. With her biggest events behind her, she discovers that

withholding joy from a police officer

can still earn you a ride to the station.

Crossing the Line

The Real Christmas Carol

Take a break from the heavy and get petty.