Episode Details

1. Setting Up the Topic

• Mention a recent survey about which traditional dishes people think should disappear from Thanksgiving.
• Introduce the idea that each host has their own controversial Thanksgiving food opinions.

2. Host Opinions: Overrated Dishes

A. Cranberry Sauce Debate

• J.R.: “Cranberry sauce has got to go.”
• Launa: Strong disagreement—“You can’t eat turkey without cranberries!”
• Playful argument:
• Launa proudly announces they’re bringing four cans of cranberry sauce to Thanksgiving.
• J.R. jokingly refuses to attend their dinner.
• Short sidebar: Why people love or hate cranberry sauce.

B. Stuffing: Mystery Food?

• Launa reveals she doesn’t eat stuffing—historically grossed out by not knowing what’s in it.
• Host reactions:
• Surprise: “Eyeballs and teeth? Really?”
• Discussion on how people prepare stuffing differently.
• Launa admits she likes it now, but still skeptical.

C. Green Bean Casserole: The Clear “Winner”

• Kevin names green bean casserole as his overrated dish.
• Reveal the survey: 40% of people say green bean casserole should be removed from Thanksgiving.
• Group reactions:
• Not a green bean fan? Hard pass.
• Complaints about the French fried onions on top.
• Some will eat it—but scrape the onions off.

D. Other Survey Mentions

• Cranberry sauce: 35% of people say it should go.
• Sweet potatoes/yams: 16%—hosts debate this:
• Some love them.
• Some don’t eat them at all.
• Discussion about the overabundance of potatoes at many Thanksgiving tables:
• Mashed
• Sweet potatoes
• Scalloped
• Cheesy potatoes
• (“There are like nine potatoes—how do you choose?")

3. Listener Call-In Segment

A. Caller: Robert

• Robert says deviled eggs are the most overrated dish.
• Hosts discuss:
• Lana likes them.
• Host is not a deviled-egg person.
• Robert’s favorites: mashed potatoes and frozen corn.
• Thank the caller.

B. Listener Texts

• Someone says scalloped potatoes can go.
• More playful debate on potato overload:
• Garlic mashed
• Cheesy potatoes with frozen cubes
• “Not healthy—but delicious!”

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