Merry Christmas From Team Morning Wire | 12.25.24

Summary

Morning Wire Podcast Episode Summary: "Merry Christmas From Team Morning Wire | 12.25.24"

Release Date: December 25, 2024
Hosts: John Bickley & Georgia Howe
Podcast: Morning Wire by The Daily Wire

On December 25, 2024, the "Morning Wire" podcast dedicated its episode to spreading Christmas cheer by featuring heartfelt messages from the show's team members. This special holiday edition offered listeners a glimpse into the personal traditions and reflections of the Morning Wire family, reinforcing the deep connection between the hosts, contributors, and their audience.

Heartfelt Christmas Messages from the Team

• John Bickley (00:03):
  "Hello, Morning Wire listeners. I'm Daily Wire Editor in Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. We wanted to take a moment on this Christmas day to express our gratitude... Thank you for this ongoing gift."
  John opens the episode by thanking listeners for their support, emphasizing the privilege of hosting the show.

• Georgia Howe (00:26):
  "As we do every year, we asked our regular contributors to offer a Christmas message. We hope you enjoy listening to their responses as much as we have."
  Georgia introduces the special segment where team members share their Christmas greetings.

• Ash Short (00:35):
  "Hi, this is Ash Short, and something I'm looking forward to in 2025 is a better economy and finally, an administration with a plan to slash government spending. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year."
  Ash conveys his hopes for the upcoming year, focusing on economic improvements and governmental fiscal policies.

• Tim Pierce (00:47):
  "For this year's Christmas message, I wanted to recommend my latest obsession, listening to the podcast Storytime for Grown Ups with Fai... It's a great way to get in touch with great literature... check out Faith in her podcast Story Time for Grown Ups. You won't regret it."
  Tim shares his recommendation for a literary podcast, highlighting its value in engaging with classic literature during the holidays.

• Mary Margaret Olihan (01:26):
  "I'm so excited to be spending Christmas with my parents, my 10 siblings, our two dogs, and my brand new little nephew. The Olohan household will be full of happy chaos and holiday cheer. Thank you for listening to Morning Wire and Merry Christmas."
  Mary Margaret paints a vivid picture of her bustling family gatherings, emphasizing the joy and chaos of the holiday season.

• Amanda Prestagiacomo (01:42):
  "One of my favorite Christmas traditions is baking all sorts of Italian and Christmas cookies with my sisters and my mom and then giving our loved ones tins full of cookies... thank you for tuning in and have a wonderful Christmas."
  Amanda highlights her family's baking traditions, showcasing the warmth of sharing homemade treats with loved ones.

• Spencer Lindquist (02:04):
  "One of my favorite Christmas traditions is going to a reenactment of Bethlehem and the birth of Christ every year with my family and close friends... my favorite as a child were always the camels."
  Spencer shares his participation in religious reenactments, reflecting on cherished childhood memories.

• Marie Delordi (02:33):
  "Probably my very favorite thing at Christmastime is seeing the church glow with candlelight at midnight Mass... carrying on my mom's tradition of making honey macaronis... a very merry Christmas to all of you."
  Marie combines her love for religious festivities with family culinary traditions, offering a sincere Christmas greeting.

• Tim Rice (02:56):
  "Watching White Christmas... It's the greatest Christmas movie ever made, perfect for kids from 1 to 92."
  Tim expresses his enthusiasm for classic holiday cinema, recommending "White Christmas" as a timeless favorite.

• Cabot Phillips (03:39):
  "To me, Christmas is all about hope... the hope of new life... I became a father this year and have a new appreciation for the deep love God has for us... He is the reason for the season. Merry Christmas to all, especially you, our wonderful Morning Wire listeners."
  Cabot reflects on the spiritual significance of Christmas and the joys of fatherhood, underscoring the season's deeper meanings.

Hosts’ Reflections and Future Plans

• Georgia Howe (04:07):
  "In just a few weeks, it will be four years since I left my nursing job... many personal milestones, including welcoming my daughter this spring... closing in on episode 2000... it's been a wild and wonderful ride here in Tennessee... Merry Christmas."
  Georgia reminisces about her journey with Morning Wire, celebrating personal and professional milestones while expressing gratitude to listeners.

• John Bickley (04:49):
  "We just got to go through together the most unpredictable election year of our lifetime... Today is the best of all days set aside to remember the most profound, unearned of all gifts... Thank you for making it happen."
  John reflects on the tumultuous election year, acknowledging the resilience of the team and the support of their audience. He emphasizes the blessings of life and the importance of gratitude during the holiday season.

• Georgia Howe (05:22):
  "Thank you again for tuning in every morning... we are going to be changing up our schedule a bit over the next week and a half, but we will be offering new content every day in the form of interviews and special episodes."
  Georgia announces upcoming changes to the podcast schedule, promising fresh content and special episodes to enhance the listener experience.

• John Bickley (05:42):
  "News from all of us here at Morning Wire. Merry Christmas."
  John closes the episode with a collective greeting from the Morning Wire team, reinforcing the sense of community and shared celebration.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Ash Short (00:35):
  "Something I'm looking forward to in 2025 is a better economy and finally, an administration with a plan to slash government spending."

• Tim Rice (02:56):
  "Watching White Christmas... It's the greatest Christmas movie ever made, perfect for kids from 1 to 92."

• Cabot Phillips (03:39):
  "He is the reason for the season."

Conclusion

The December 25th "Morning Wire" episode serves as a heartfelt holiday special, allowing listeners to connect with the team on a personal level. Through shared traditions, personal reflections, and expressions of gratitude, John Bickley and Georgia Howe reinforce the sense of community that drives the podcast. Additionally, the hosts provide a glimpse into future content plans, ensuring that the Morning Wire audience can look forward to continued engagement and fresh programming in the coming year. This Christmas episode not only celebrates the festive season but also acknowledges the unwavering support of their listeners, making it a memorable and meaningful installment in the Morning Wire series.

Transcript

[John Bickley]

Hello, Morning Wire listeners. I'm Daily Wire Editor in Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. We wanted to take a moment on this Christmas day to express our gratitude. It's a great privilege to host this show and we only get to do it because of you tuning in every day. Thank you for this ongoing gift. In return, we wanted to give something back today a little more Christmas spirit from our team.

[Georgia Howe]

As we do every year, we asked our regular contributors to offer a Christmas message. We hope you enjoy listening to their responses as much as we have.

[Ash Short]

Hi, this is Ash Short, and something I'm looking forward to in 2025 is a better economy and finally, an administration with a plan to slash government spending. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[Tim Pierce]

Hey Morning Wire fans, it's your favorite reporter, Tim Pierce. And for this year's Christmas message, I wanted to recommend my latest obsession, listening to the podcast Storytime for Grown Ups with fai. More for those of you who don't know, Faith is the daughter of Daily Wire's own Andrew Clavin. I don't know her, never met her, and her podcast isn't associated with Daily Wire, but it is fantastic. Right now she is doing a Christmas special, reading through A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens while offering your own thoughts and insights along the way. It's a great way to get in touch with great literature and one of my favorite listens when I'm off the clock like I am right now. So if you're looking for something to do over the holiday, check out Faith in her podcast Story Time for Grown Ups. You won't regret it.

[Mary Margaret Olihan]

Hey guys, it's Mary Margaret Olihan and I'm so excited to be spending Christmas with my parents, my 10 siblings, our two dogs, and my brand new little nephew. You already know that the Olahan household will be full of happy chaos and holiday cheer. Thanks for listening to Morning Wire and Merry Christmas.

[Amanda Prestagiacomo]

Hey Morning Wire listeners. This is Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestagiacomo. One of my favorite Christmas traditions is baking all sorts of Italian and Christmas cookies with my sisters and my mom and then giving our loved ones tins full of cookies. This year we pulled together 28 types of cookies. My little sister went just a little bit overboard. Thank you for tuning in and have a wonderful Christmas.

[Spencer Lindquist]

Hey Morning Wire listeners, this is Daily Wire investigative reporter Spencer Lindquist and I hope you're having a very merry Christmas. One of my favorite Christmas traditions is going to a reenactment of Bethlehem and the birth of Christ every year with my family and our Close family, friends. Every year, a local church puts on a spectacular and elaborate show, complete with a musical performance by Mary, a column of Roman soldiers marching down the street, and a procession of wise men and their animals. My favorite of which as a child, were always the camels.

[Ash Short]

Hi, everyone. This is Daily Wire reporter Marie delordi. Probably my very favorite thing at Christmastime is seeing the church glow with candlelight at midnight Mass. And I also love carrying on my mom's tradition of making honey macaronis. These have honey. They've got brown sugar, maraschino cherries. If you've never made these, you've just got to. Anyway, a very merry Christmas to all of you. Thanks for listening.

[Tim Rice]

Hey, guys. Daily Wire Deputy Managing editor Tim Rice here wishing all our Morning Wire listeners a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. You know, they say the best thing about Christmas when you have kids is being able to share your traditions with them. But I wouldn't know anything about that because my daughter's just over a year old and is mostly interested in trying to eat the ornaments off our Christmas tree. So this year, my wife and I will be carrying on with our Christmas customs, whether the little one realizes it or not. And that includes my favorite tradition of all, watching White Christmas. It's the greatest Christmas movie ever made, perfect for kids from 1 to 92. Whether you've seen it before or not, do yourself a favor and give it a watch this year, preferably while drinking a nice cup of hot chocolate.

[Cabot Phillips]

Hey, everybody, Cabot Phillips here. To me, Christmas is all about hope. Not just for the new year ahead, but more importantly, the hope of new life. I became a father this year and have a new appreciation for the deep love God has for us to have sent his only son into this earth to bring us salvation. It is a common platitude, but it's true. He is the reason for the season. Merry Christmas to all, especially you, our wonderful Morning Wire listeners.

[Georgia Howe]

In just a few weeks, it will be four years since I left my nursing job in Los Angeles to take a chance on a very uncertain position here at Daily Wire. Many of you have been here since our very first episode of Morning Wire, and you will be as amazed as I am that we are now closing in on episode 2000. In that time, behind the scenes, I've had many personal milestones, including, most importantly, welcoming my daughter this spring. Spring, it's been a wild and wonderful ride here in Tennessee, and it's only possible because listeners like you tuned in and kept tuning in, and hopefully you can hear it in our voices every day. But we love making this show. Anyway. On behalf of our whole team, Merry Christmas.

[John Bickley]

Well, I can't beat that. But I can say that we all just got to go through together the most unpredictable election year of our lifetime. It was, at times, harrowing, sometimes hilarious. What a ride. Being able to cover these events with this team over the course of the last 12 months was only possible because of you. Today is the best of all days set aside to remember the most profound, unearned of all gifts. It's a time when I personally feel overwhelmed with all the many blessings in my life, and this show is one of them. Thank you for making it happen.

[Georgia Howe]

Thank you again for tuning in every morning. We love what we do, and we do it because of you. As we mentioned yesterday, we are going to be changing up our schedule a bit over the next week and a half, but we will be offering new content every day in the form of interviews and special episodes. And of course, as usual, we will not hesitate to drop a breaking news update in the event of any major.

[John Bickley]

News from all of us here at Morningwire. Merry Christmas.