It's a Wonderful Lie
It’s a Wonderful Lie is a short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. They come via mail, email, and Facebook post. The ubiquitous “holiday newsletter” from friends and family reminding you just how great life has been for them over the past year. From boring to bragging, and always chock full of BS. It's a Wonderful Lie imagines the messy stories hidden behind the perfect holiday newsletters. Of course, we’re reading between the lines— but that’s the fun of the podcast.It’s for anyone who has rolled their eyes at receiving a Christ
Bonus · Mon, November 06, 2023
Mega Presents...The Rise and Fall of Twin Hills
The Rise & Fall of Twin Hills is gripping five-part mockumentary investigating a scandal involving the podcast’s fictional pastor. It masterfully combines elements of self-seriousness and sharp satire to present a story that is both absurd and believable, touching upon themes of power, popularity, secrets, sex, money, and even the temptation of delectable Chic-fil-A chicken nuggets. This is Part 1: Of Milk & Miracles - When a struggling food blogger comes to review the Chick-Fil-A at a local mega church, he stumbles on scandals involving its lead pastor Steve Judson. Listen to all 5 parts at www.megathepodcast.com or check out Mega on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. More about Mega: Mega is a completely improvised podcast satirizing the world of a fictional mega church. Each week, hosts Holly Laurent and Greg Hess are joined by a guest who plays a character inside the colorful world of Twin Hills Community Church — a “mega church with a tiny family feel.” Past episodes have included such guests as: Cecily Strong (SNL), Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Lauren Lapkus, Louie Anderson (Baskets), Rory Scovel (Pen Pals podcast), The Sklar Brothers (Dumb People Town podcast), Nate Dales (Letterkenny), Jen Hatmaker (For the Love podcast), Ashley Nicole Black (Black Lady Sketch Show), Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?), Duncan Trussell (Duncan Trussell Family Hour), Cameron Esposito, Lisa Lampanelli, Hello From the Magic Tavern, Naomi Ekperigin, Rob Huebel, Tom Papa, Rosebud Baker, Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings), Kulap Vilaysak, Blaire Erskine, Brit Prawat (Crime Junkie podcast) and more...!
S2 Enull · Fri, December 24, 2021
Lucky Day Lotto
Today we read lucky letter 13 from a generous soul who wants to remind her family to be thankful...for all that she has given them. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghess It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Thu, December 23, 2021
The Witness
Today we read a letter from an amateur sleuth. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghess It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Wed, December 22, 2021
Devil in the Details Revisited
Today we bring back the other half of Leanne’s epic missive. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghess It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Tue, December 21, 2021
Devil in the Details
Today we read a letter from a woman who appreciates the details of life. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghess It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Mon, December 20, 2021
Addie Ro Baby Genius
Today we read a letter from a new mum with an exceptional babe. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Sun, December 19, 2021
Downsizing
Today we read a letter from a family who are all back under the same small roof. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Sat, December 18, 2021
The Hedgehog
Today we read a letter from a naturalist at war with late stage capitalism. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Fri, December 17, 2021
Tik Talk
Today we read a letter from a dad who has struck digital gold. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Thu, December 16, 2021
A Bakery Divided
Today we read a letter from a family bakery with a legacy on the line. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Wed, December 15, 2021
Marie Condo Board
Today we read a letter about a president who won’t concede defeat. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghess It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Tue, December 14, 2021
Feel The Burn
Today we read a letter from a woman who is single and doesn’t need anyone to mingle. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Mon, December 13, 2021
Dommy Bones
Today we read a letter from a man who retires from his job, and joins the “mob.” Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghess It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S2 Enull · Mon, December 13, 2021
Destiny Wines
Today we read a letter from a man who has unlocked his true potential through wine. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @ashleyflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghess It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S1 Enull · Thu, December 24, 2020
“Sunflower, 1889”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a widowed man who teaches us all the true meaning of Amsterdam. P.S. Always Eat The Orange Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
Thu, December 24, 2020
“Sunflower, 1889”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a widowed man who teaches us all the true meaning of Amsterdam. P.S. Always Eat The Orange Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Enull · Wed, December 23, 2020
“Don’t Fw! Link in Bio.”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a man whose husband revealed a huge secret this year. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
Wed, December 23, 2020
“Don’t Fw! Link in Bio.”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a man whose husband revealed a huge secret this year. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, December 22, 2020
“CCPVC-19”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a woman who is sure that her political beliefs are different from ours. And she is right. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Enull · Tue, December 22, 2020
“CCPVC-19”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a woman who is sure that her political beliefs are different from ours. And she is right. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
Mon, December 21, 2020
“Panties On The Side View”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a retired teacher who had big plans to hit the road in 2020. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Enull · Mon, December 21, 2020
“Panties On The Side View”
*SANTA WARNING! Santa believers should listen with care* IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a retired teacher who had big plans to hit the road in 2020. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
Sun, December 20, 2020
“Back In Our Castle”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a family who finally finished their home renovations and now mom and dad are ready to hit the high seas. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 Enull · Sun, December 20, 2020
“Back In Our Castle”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a family who finally finished their home renovations and now mom and dad are ready to hit the high seas. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S1 Enull · Sat, December 19, 2020
“His Funny Face”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a family who gets to spend Christmas on the beach but we shouldn’t be jealous because they had a coupon. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
Sat, December 19, 2020
“His Funny Face”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a family who gets to spend Christmas on the beach but we shouldn’t be jealous because they had a coupon. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, December 18, 2020
“A Clothes Line & An Egg Timer”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a woman who’s investing a lot of money into hobbies she hates. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss
S1 Enull · Fri, December 18, 2020
“A Clothes Line & An Egg Timer”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a woman who’s investing a lot of money into hobbies she hates. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S1 Enull · Thu, December 17, 2020
"Georgia Super Lawyer”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from the proud mother of two perfect adult children… and Tyler. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
Thu, December 17, 2020
“Georgia Super Lawyer”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from the proud mother of two perfect adult children… and Tyler. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss
Wed, December 16, 2020
“Pigeon Eating Trash”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a woman who has it all (if all you want is to be at the top of a pyramid scheme). Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss
S1 Enull · Wed, December 16, 2020
“Pigeon Eating Trash”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a woman who has it all (if all you want is to be at the top of a pyramid scheme). Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
S1 Enull · Tue, December 15, 2020
“Power To The People”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a woman who spent much of the last year advocating but for all the wrong reasons. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
Tue, December 15, 2020
“Power To The People”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a woman who spent much of the last year advocating but for all the wrong reasons. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss
S1 Enull · Mon, December 14, 2020
“You Can Taste It”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a family man who wants his sister-in-law out so he can woo his wife again. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
Mon, December 14, 2020
“You Can Taste It”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a family man who wants his sister-in-law out so he can woo his wife again. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss
Mon, December 14, 2020
“Bathing Suit & A Smile”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a young man who found his calling in 2020 through the help of his boss, his Instagram followers, and the wonderful Costa Rican sun. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss
S1 Enull · Mon, December 14, 2020
“Bathing Suit & A Smile”
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. Today, Ashley reads Holly & Greg a letter from a young man who found his calling in 2020 through the help of his boss, his Instagram followers, and the wonderful Costa Rican sun. Follow our hosts on Instagram: Ashley: @indyashflowers Holly: @hollylaurent Greg: @heygreghesss It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
Wed, December 09, 2020
Trailer
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. They come via mail, email and Facebook post. The ubiquitous “holiday newsletter” from friends and family reminding you just how great life has been for them over the past year. From boring to bragging, and always chock full of BS… IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE imagines the messy stories hidden behind the perfect holiday newsletters. Of course, we’re reading between the lines— but that’s the fun of the podcast. It’s for anyone who has rolled their eyes at receiving a Christmas update.
Trailer · Wed, December 09, 2020
Trailer
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE is a 12 part short-form comedy podcast that imagines the hilarious “truth” hidden in your holiday newsletters. They come via mail, email and Facebook post. The ubiquitous “holiday newsletter” from friends and family reminding you just how great life has been for them over the past year. From boring to bragging, and always chock full of BS… IT’S A WONDERFUL LIE imagines the messy stories hidden behind the perfect holiday newsletters. Of course, we’re reading between the lines— but that’s the fun of the podcast. It’s for anyone who has rolled their eyes at receiving a Christmas update. It's A Wonderful Lie is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @audiochuck Twitter: @audiochuck Facebook: /audiochuckllc TikTok: @audiochuck
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