GCP: Hangover Sunday - Hotdish, Ice Bars & Holiday Regret

It’s a full-on Hangover Sunday episode of the Grit City Podcast, and the chaos is very real. The crew kicks things off talking about Pacific Northwest flooding before drifting into Midwest culture shock, hobby farms, holiday shopping panic, and the kind of winter weather that makes people build fully stocked bars on frozen lakes.

From hotdish vs. casserole debates to Costco rage, forgotten gifts, and the strange appeal of ice-fishing bars that deliver drinks by snowmobile, this episode is packed with relatable holiday regret and classic GCP banter. It’s laid-back, funny, and exactly the kind of conversation that happens when friends sit down with coffee after a long night out.

If you’ve ever overcommitted during the holidays, questioned your life choices at Costco, or wondered why people willingly live somewhere that makes 26 degrees feel “warm,” this one’s for you.

00:00 – Cold Open Chaos
Hangover Sunday energy kicks in with weather talk, rambling intros, and the crew easing into the episode.

03:30 – Pacific Northwest Flooding
Discussion of heavy rain, flooding, and how the PNW handles “extreme” weather compared to other regions.

07:45 – Regional Disaster Comparisons
Comparing floods, hurricanes, and winter storms — and which ones people think they’re prepared for.

12:10 – Hobby Farms & Animal Rentals
The conversation drifts into hobby farms, renting goats and sheep for land management, and why everyone secretly wants a farm.

18:00 – HOA Goats & Landscaping Logic
Using animals to clear land sounds ridiculous… until it actually makes sense.

22:30 – Holiday Shopping Panic
Forgetting what gifts you already bought, last-minute shopping stress, and the fear of missing something important.

28:10 – Mall Trips Right Before Christmas
Why the mall is the worst possible place to be during the holidays — and why people keep going anyway.

33:45 – Costco During the Holidays
Costco chaos, overbuying, and immediate regret the moment you walk through the door.

39:30 – Midwest Winters Explained
How extreme cold reshapes daily life, expectations, and what people consider “nice weather.”

45:00 – Ice Bars on Frozen Lakes
Fully operational bars and restaurants built on frozen lakes — including snowmobile delivery and ice roads.

52:20 – Ice Fishing Culture
Ice houses, fishing setups, and why drinking on a frozen lake somehow feels normal.

58:40 – Hotdish vs. Casserole Debate
A deeply serious discussion about terminology, Midwest food culture, and culinary loyalty.

1:05:30 – Holiday Regret Sets In
Reflecting on overcommitting, holiday exhaustion, and realizing everyone feels behind this time of year.

1:11:00 – Hangover Sunday Wrap-Up
Final thoughts, laughs, and the crew easing out of the episode in true GCP fashion.

• Damage from record flooding in Washington state is profound, with more on the way, governor says - OPB — The extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record flooding, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday, as more high water, mudslides and power outages were in the forecast.
• Flooding in Washington
• 2025 Pacific Northwest floods - Wikipedia
• The MN Ice Bar Series 2025-2026 – Minnesota Ice — Embracing winter one ice bar at a time The MN Ice Bar Series was born from a desire to turn Minnesota winters into a season of opportunity and joy for local businesses and their communities.
• Where to Find Heated Patios, Ice Bars and Igloos This Winter | Explore Minnesota
• Don't Be a Bitch (Or You Won't Get Stuff for Christmas) - Clownvis Presley - YouTube
• Tater Tot Hotdish Recipe
• Hotdish - Wikipedia — A hotdish (or hot dish) is a casserole that typically contains a starch, a meat, and a canned or frozen vegetable mixed with canned soup.