It's a Wonderful Lie
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It’s a Wonderful Lie is a short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. They come via mail, email, and Facebook post. The ubiquitous “holiday newsletter” from friends and family reminding you just how great life has been for them over the past year. From boring to bragging, and always chock full of BS. It's a Wonderful Lie imagines the messy stories hidden behind the perfect holiday newsletters. Of course, we’re reading between the lines— but that’s the fun of the podcast.It’s for anyone who has rolled their eyes at receiving a Christmas update.
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1The Rise & Fall of Twin Hills is gripping five-part mockumentary investigating a scandal involving the podcast’s fictional pastor. It masterfully combines elements of self-seriousness and sharp satire to present a story that is both absurd and believable, touching upon themes of power, popularity, secrets, sex, money, and even the temptation of delectable Chic-fil-A chicken nuggets. This is Part 1: Of Milk & Miracles - When a struggling food blogger comes to review the Chick-Fil-A at a local mega church, he stumbles on scandals involving its lead pastor Steve Judson.Listen to all 5 parts at www.megathepodcast.com or check out Mega on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. More about Mega:Mega is a completely improvised podcast satirizing the world of a fictional mega church. Each week, hosts Holly Laurent and Greg Hess are joined by a guest who plays a character inside the colorful world of Twin Hills Community Church — a “mega church with a tiny family feel.” Past episodes have included such guests as: Cecily Strong (SNL), Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Lauren Lapkus, Louie Anderson (Baskets), Rory Scovel (Pen Pals podcast), The Sklar Brothers (Dumb People Town podcast), Nate Dales (Letterkenny), Jen Hatmaker (For the Love podcast), Ashley Nicole Black (Black Lady Sketch Show), Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?), Duncan Trussell (Duncan Trussell Family Hour), Cameron Esposito, Lisa Lampanelli, Hello From the Magic Tavern, Naomi Ekperigin, Rob Huebel, Tom Papa, Rosebud Baker, Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings), Kulap Vilaysak, Blaire Erskine, Brit Prawat (Crime Junkie podcast) and more...!
Today we read lucky letter 13 from a generous soul who wants to remind her family to be thankful...for all that she has given them. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghessIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter from an amateur sleuth. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghessIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we bring back the other half of Leanne’s epic missive. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghessIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter from a woman who appreciates the details of life. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghessIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter from a new mum with an exceptional babe. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter from a family who are all back under the same small roof. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter from a naturalist at war with late stage capitalism. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter from a dad who has struck digital gold. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter from a family bakery with a legacy on the line. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter about a president who won’t concede defeat. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghessIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter from a woman who is single and doesn’t need anyone to mingle. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter from a man who retires from his job, and joins the “mob.” Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghessIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
Today we read a letter from a man who has unlocked his true potential through wine. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @ashleyflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghessIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a widowed man who teaches us all the true meaning of Amsterdam.P.S. Always Eat The Orange Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @indyashflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a man whose husband revealed a huge secret this year. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @indyashflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a woman who is sure that her political beliefs are different from ours. And she is right. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @indyashflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
*SANTA WARNING! Santa believers should listen with care*IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a retired teacher who had big plans to hit the road in 2020. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @indyashflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a family who finally finished their home renovations and now mom and dad are ready to hit the high seas. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @indyashflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a family who gets to spend Christmas on the beach but we shouldn’t be jealous because they had a coupon. Follow our hosts on Instagram:Ashley: @indyashflowersHolly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesssIt's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @audiochuckTwitter: @audiochuckFacebook: /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck
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I loved It's a Wonderful Lie https://google.com
Bummed they didn't do this this year 2022.
I’m so sad this isn’t happening in 2022-it quickly became one of my faves during the Christmas season
is this coming back for 2022? I hope so, I loved It's a Wonderful Lie.
I am LOVING this podcast. Anything Ashley Flowers is awesome at all her podcasts and her cohosts for this series is awesome too! I I was bummed that I just ended last years podcast thinking it was only 1 "season". Am delighted to hear this years season starting to play.
Holly's dad's Christmas song tradition is super cute and lovely!
I'm writing a comment just because there're no other comments here yet. haha so funny 😆 I know! try to be childish creative now. ok kids let's sleep cause it's late here in Iran 🇮🇷 it's 0404 Am. and I'm single for 2 months now. my balls gonna burst any minute. have a good life guys, cause we all live just once
Ashley, GIRL, this is such a great show. I love the announcer, your friends, and of course, You!!! I am telling everyone to listen. Keep it up!
Oh my! My mom made Kifle every Christmas! You are only the second person I’ve heard of that knows about it. Love your show and all the Midwest references!
Holly and Greg, your story sounds alot like an episode of "Friends". Is it a "Wonderful Lie"?? lol Love this show, you're all great!!
the guy at the end is the best!!!
I am one of those grinches who would be totally fine with not hearing Christmas music until December 20th, but I have listened to every episode of this series every few months because of the joy it brings me.
This was a joy. Thank you so much for this podcast!
This show is hilarious! perfect holiday comedy!
I can’t tell you how I looked forward to each episode. Thanks so much for making the season brighter. Oh and I’m born and raised in NJ! You don’t know what you’re tawkin’ about!! And be careful, I’ll send my cousin Vito to set you straight! Happy Holidays!
Can you PLEASE do this year round. Love your podcasts, Ashley and this one is already my favorite. You guys are great.
I have split a gut more than once listening to you guys have fun. Thank you!!
oh I love this so much more as soon as you guys said the quad cities! thats where I am from. 🥰🤣