the zurkie show - this christmas, be proud of how much you’ve changed

Episode Date: December 24, 2025

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reindeer. I don't have a sled because of inflation. I couldn't afford it. If someone could only help me. Wait a minute. You're the Zirky Show. Hey, it's good to see you. Oh, oh, oh, Merry Christmas Zirky Show. You know, actually, this is great. I was supposed to give my first gift to the people that mattered the most. And I think you are on the list. Not the, you know, the bad list that just got released. You're on the real list. Let's see. I might have something here for you. Lululemon joggers. Wait, no, that's not for you. iPhone 17. You are a little too naughty for that. There it is. Zirky Show. Happy holidays. Oh, ho, ho, happy holidays. It's a beautiful moment to finally go back to your hometown. Spend Christmas or your holiday break.

with the family that you try not to argue with about politics the most. Trust me, I've been there. Usually I'm working like a dog during Christmas, but this one, you know, I want to really take in my holidays and just tell you how grateful I am for all and every single one of you. You see, Zerke's show, you've given me a lot of peace. I think that you have given me a lot of purpose, and I'm sure that there are people in your life

that have made you feel the same. And this Christmas, I want you to really think, about these people and even tell them. Sometimes, you know, we don't get our flowers until it's too late. And there are a lot of people that care about you in this world. And spreading the love and the joy is what Christmas is all about. And also getting, like, socks from your distant relatives. And then having a T.J. Max receipt and give it the socks back.

And then you buy one of those snacks that's, like, at the checkout. You guys know what I'm talking about? I love, like, those snacks be hitting. They be having, like, cookie brittle and stuff. Anyways. Ho, ho, ho! What if your holidays, though, are a little sorrow? And you feel like you haven't spent them very well.

And the people around you, well, they're not as interested in you as you want them to be. Well, Zerkesho, you might think that that is a bad thing. But let me tell you, I deliver a lot of gifts, I meet a lot of people. The right kind of individual is one that is interested in you. The right kind of individual is one that will tell you how much. much you matter to them. And yes, right now, you might go back to your hometown and realize that, well, there's not really much for me here. I outgrew my parents. I outgrew my old friends. I want you to take that seriously. And think about it in this new year, who are the people

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It's been hard for a lot of us. But I want you to realize that the Christmas spirit is one that you can still keep alive. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, the holidays are about being around the people that you love. And that might not mean your family. You might get hello annoyed by them. Hey, I understand. It might be a route spending more time with those friends that you haven't talked to since you left for college. Rekindling some friendships.

A lot of us tend to isolate ourselves when it comes to the heart. We feel like we have to only spend time with our family. And I just want you to know that it's good to have a balance. It's good to realize that you also need time for yourself. You need time to just relax and watch a couple movies and hang out in your bed. There's nothing wrong with having a Christmas that's a little slower. That's a little fine and dandy. Happy holiday, Zerky Show.

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But I can attest that I have been watching. And I have realized that you are actually a good person. I have it on my list. I mean, I have taken notes. And I want you to know that no matter how bad of a person you believe that you are, people see the good in you as a human being. You might feel like you are scrutinized. And that all of the year you always have someone looking at you with a microscope,

just waiting for you to miss that easy layup when you throw away a piece of recycling into the recycling bin, and you miss and you think to yourself, man, I should never play basketball ever again. Listen, people don't care about your mistakes as much as you think they do. I lost my sleigh. My reindeer's quit on me. They're going on strike.

I'm going to get in a legal battle with my elves. But I'm still here. And I realize I've made mistakes and I could have chilled a little bit on the eggnog, to be on a circus show. But this year is about the holidays. Christmas. It's about spending it and being thankful. with the people around you. And I want you to know

at the end of the day, nobody is here to judge you as much as you judge yourself. You think of yourself as such a bad person that makes mistakes all the time, but I can see the good. And this Christmas, all I ask is that as you have your holiday break,

as you spend your time, enjoying it with the ones that you love, for that is the best gift, Zerky Show. Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! and happy holidays to you all. I need to find shelter.

I'm going to freeze. Today's episode of The Zerkees Show should have been filmed at the North Pole, but we had other plans, so now we're in the middle of Colorado, and hopefully we keep going because I got a lot of Christmas presents to give. Did you know that the Zirky Show

is everywhere you go? That is correct. You can watch, you can scroll, you can stream it. Even on Christmas Day, you can watch it whenever you want. It's the Zirky Show everywhere you go all over the glove. this holiday season, do the things that bring you joy.

If you're trying something new, just know that I believe in you. And remember, the best gift sometimes is giving to other people. Don't forget that. And don't forget to give to yourself. Zerky Show, happy holidays from good old St. Nick. And as always, I am sending all of you lots of love and peace. Okay, which way now? Oh, okay, okay, I think.

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