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The hosts recount their Thanksgiving celebrations, specifically detailing a nine-pound heritage turkey smoked in a Masterbuilt smoker. The bird was brined and reportedly tasted more like pheasant or peacock than traditional turkey. One host notes this cooking method was a previous "tip of the day" from a year prior.
Several listeners are recognized as Executive and Associate Executive Producers for their financial contributions. William Robb is knighted as "Sir Rean the NICU Dad" after a significant donation, and he uses his note to mention his business, M&M Roofing in San Antonio. Other donors are thanked for their support as the show approaches its 16th anniversary.
Commercial turkeys are criticized for being over-bred for white meat, leading to poor flavor and physical deformities in the birds. Heirloom turkeys are recommended as a superior alternative that tastes more like pheasant. The conversation shifts to the greeting card industry, specifically Hallmark, which is characterized as a business built on selling unoriginal sentiments for manufactured holidays.
Airline Ticket Prices, Thanksgiving Travel Trends
The cost of airline tickets reached $500 for flights typically priced at $65, leading to separate Thanksgiving celebrations for the hosts. Despite news reports claiming airports were empty due to the economy, the high fares are cited as the primary reason for decreased travel. One host prepared pheasant for the holiday instead of turkey, noting the high cost of traditional travel during the economic downturn.
