# Must-Have Merkins, Milk Meltdowns & Merry Mayhem

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Podcast: [Scheananigans with Scheana Shay](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scheananigans-with-scheana-shay-331077)
Published: 2025-12-19T08:00:00+00:00
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Must-Have Merkins, Milk Meltdowns & Merry Mayhem Scheana and Kiki close out 2025 with equal parts heartbreak and humor, unpacking the year’s biggest pop culture moments — from Kim Kardashian’s merkins and Katy Perry’s space performance to the Coldplay kiss-cam couple, KPop Demon Hunters’ domination, and the tragic events occurring this week with the mass shootings at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration and Brown University, along with the heartbreaking loss of Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle.   They also tackle lighter chaos: missing nails, the holiday traditions they’re breaking this year, Nick Viall’s plane-seat fiasco, and whether lying about Santa will inevitably mess up your kid. Scheana opens up about one of her toughest parenting moments yet before the duo dives into the eeriness of kids having paranormal experiences “before the veil lifts.”   A heartfelt, hilarious, and perfectly chaotic wrap-up to an unforgettable year.   Follow us: @scheana @scheananigans  Co-Host: @thetalkofshame   Purchase your very own copy of the NYT Best-selling book MY GOOD SIDE at  www.mygoodsidebook.com ! Episode sponsors: Get 61% off your first Coffee+ Starter Kit, a free A2 Probiotic Creamer, with over $100 in free gifts by going to everydaydose.com/SCHEANA or entering SCHEANA at checkout. Everyday Dose is also available at your local Target. Get TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS OFF your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/goodasgold . Check out squarespace.com/GOODASGOLD for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use GOODASGOLD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Fabletics already has amazing deals, but right now they're running their biggest sale of the year on top of that. And I've got an exclusive offer just for yo…

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