Show Notes
Markus and Ray have done this before, but somehow it always comes out different! But this is repeat #2 of this great Xmas episode! The boys are promising a fresh take in 2026! The Imbalanced Boys have covered 5 Fave Rock n' Roll Christmas songs, as well as 5 Fave Heavy Metal Xmas songs, (and a couple other related passes) a few times in their almost 7 years as a podcast! Nothing beats listening to nouveau holiday favorites, mixed with classics, at the holidays! You might be surprised, if you've enjoyed their Xmas treats before, at what is (and isn't) a part of this year's take on holiday music! So, kick back with some holiday grog, a hot toddy, or whatever sets the mood right, and enjoy this episode of 5 Favorites, and…have a very Merry Christmas & yes, a joyous New Year!" In case you missed it, here's a Spotify link to that #AlicesRestaurant episode we discussed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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