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What's The Reason For This Podcast S2E17 - Jingle Jam
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- Dec 19, 2025
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Summary
🎧 This episode of What’s the Reason for This? is a little different — and a whole lot festive. Kodi and Shay coming to you from the dungeon to discuss a recent session from the newly christened Dungeon West to break down everything you need to know about the 4th Annual Jingle Jam , one of Colorado’s most beloved end-of-year bluegrass traditions. 🎄🪕✨ After some legendary technical difficulties (including a lost-but-not-forgotten all-time-great interview), the hosts regroup to make sure the mission stays front and center: raising money, celebrating community, and getting everyone to this show before it sells out. 🎟️🔥 The episode dives into what makes Jingle Jam so special — a scene-wide Christmas party packed with 40–50 musicians , zero repeat sets, deep-cut holiday songs, and nonstop collaborations. Taking place Saturday, December 20th at Roots Music Project in Boulder , the event brings together members of bands like Stillhouse Junkies, Deer Creek Sharpshooters, Mighty Holler, Jake Legg, Tonewood, Liver Down the River , and many more, with special guest appearances from Pete Wernick (Hot Rize) and other scene favorites. 🎶🤝 Most importantly, 100% of ticket sales benefit Sister Carmen , a Boulder County nonprofit providing food, resources, and dignity to families and individuals in need. Last year alone, Jingle Jam raised over $8,000 , and this year aims to do even more. 💛💪 Kodi and Shay also highlight the fun chaos that defines the night — from audience-thrown “snowballs” (yes, pom-poms) ❄️😂 to outrageous holiday outfits, surprise sit-ins, and the reminder to support the venue by buying drinks and tipping bartenders . The episode closes by encouraging listeners to not only attend this year, but to get involved next year through volunteering, donating, or helping expand…