Thanksgiving’s got a pulse: the thump of the carving knife, the low rumble of laughter, the sizzle that says don’t burn that yet. Between the prep, the feast and the food coma, the day’s basically one long jam session.
So the Walmart Radio crew — Bo, Kirby and Chris — did what they do best: dropped three playlists built for every beat of the day. Whether you’re slinging stuffing at sunrise or fading out with pie and coffee, these mixes keep the vibe high and the volume higher.
No matter where you are in the Thanksgiving lineup — carving, stirring or lounging — there’s a playlist waiting to keep the groove alive. So hit play, turn it up and let the day find its rhythm.
Bo’s “Prep & Pour” Playlist
Thanksgiving morning’s no time for sleepy songs. This is how you wake the house…and maybe the neighbors.
— Bo Woloszyn
For: The early shift — first pot of coffee, first track of the day.
Vibe: Funk, flash and full-throttle motivation.
Bo’s behind the board for your a.m. kitchen takeover. Expect old-school soul shaking hands with modern pop bangers — the kind of set that makes chopping onions feel like headlining a stadium.
Kirby’s “Kitchen Crowd Control” Playlist
There’s no such thing as crowd control when the beat’s this good. Let the ladle be your mic.
— Kirby Gwen
For: The mid-day mayhem — too many cooks, one killer soundtrack.
Vibe: Groove-heavy, soul-soaked, slightly chaotic in the best way.
Kirby knows the kitchen’s the real main stage. This playlist threads the needle between sing-along pop and vintage funk, keeping everyone grinning while they dodge elbows and hot pans.
Chris’s “Post-Dinner Chill” Playlist
This is the afterparty nobody planned. Just lean back and let the music fade with the daylight.
— Chris Bobbitt
For: The crash after the crescendo
Vibe: Smooth soul, slow-burn acoustic, pure digestif energy
When the plates are stacked and the lights go amber, Chris drops the tempo. His mix glides between classics and cool-down cuts, the kind of songs that stretch a good night even longer.
