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The Holiday Specials We Love

Heal Squad
Christmas
Christmas Specials
Black Friday
Easter
Thanksgiving
Holiday Traditions
Christmas Eve
Davey and Goliath
The Simpsons
Rankin-Bass
Valentine's Day
Santa Claus
Family Gatherings
Nostalgia
Halloween
Festivus
Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol
Davey & Goliath
Garfield's Halloween Adventure
Rankin/bass

Welcome back, fellow Holiday fanatics, escapists, and nostalgics! It's Season 4 of the newly rebranded The Holiday Specials We Love Podcast! Join us on a walk down memory lane as the HSWL hosts break down all your favorite specials, shows, and movies, covering all aspects of Holidays past and present. Our two-part mission is one: to keep the spirit alive by preserving and promoting these great wor... more

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Hey HSWL FANS!

On this Holiday Specials We Love, we are simulcasting a Heal Squad Sunday

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surprisingly deep dive into forgiveness (with a quick stop at Liberace’s

ceiling… but we dig... more

Hey HSWL FANS! A little Bonus Kev time as we simulcast a little RGF St. Paddy's Day Edition! Kev takes us from holiday energy and Boston traditions into one of his wildest Kev-on-the-Scene stories yet....

He talks nostalgia (parades, opening day, p... more

Hey The Holiday Specials We Love fans, we are simulcasting a little RGF from the Heal Squad —

We go deep into Mary Poppins lore — Walt waiting for Julie Andrews, the

Oscar revenge arc, and why sometimes patience (and instinct) beats studio

executiv... more

On this episode of The Holiday Specials We Love, we simulcast

a little RGF from the Heal Squad!

We go deep into the great chocolate divide: Hershey vs. Toblerone, plain bar

vs. triangular prestige, and why sometimes the snap of a classic Hershey squ... more

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Hosts

Kevin
Co-host with a focus on event-focused storytelling and nostalgic pop culture recalls.
Anne Sleeman
Co-host with deep knowledge of holiday programming and production trivia, known for engaging banter.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 161 ratings
  • Terrific podcast!

    I could listen to Kev and Anne talk holidays and Hollywood all day long. Such a great team with terrific chemistry! (I’m a little ashamed to admit how excited I get when I see a new episode pop into my podcast feed.)

    And while I love the analysis on each and every holiday special— both celebrated and lesser known— I equally enjoy the banter between these two and the life updates. More “Kev on the Scene” please! 😄

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoGlea63
    United States3 months ago
  • Pleasant surprise

    Just a little “thank you” for a surprise love and light

    Love you guys!

    Tawk shawtly! Xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It’s just Deej
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing show

    I want to thank Kevin and Anne and gang for bringing these wonderful shows we grew up with back to life. I was born in 65. The show reminds me of how lucky I was growing up in such a wonderful time. Thank you all for what you do and keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Papa Scrooge
    United States4 months ago
  • Gen X fun for all seasons (holidays!)

    I love spending time listening to Kev and Anne talk about holiday episodes and topics! It has really brought me peace in the crazy pre-holiday rush in the past two years. Something fun to listen to when baking and wrapping and other holiday mom duties! I love that I feel like part of a cool Gen X club, reliving Rankin Bass holiday specials and other long forgotten memories. Kev and Anne definitely bring the laughs along with the nostalgia ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marybethathome
    United States5 months ago
  • So glad I found this podcast!

    First, let me say a big thank you to Kevin and Anne. Thank you for putting together this podcast for people like me! I am a very nostalgic person, especially at Christmas time and holidays. So when I found this podcast, especially covering Rankin and Bass, I was in Holiday heaven! Rankin and Bass were such a huge part of my childhood and have now become a huge part of my son‘s childhood. Listening to these old specials, being broken down and analyzed and put out there for new generations to pick... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlkSheep🖤
    United States5 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the warm banter and deep dives into holiday history, describing the show as comforting and engaging.
A small portion of reviews critique the show for political opinions or slower pace in some episodes.
Listeners consistently praise the hosts' chemistry and nostalgia-driven analysis, often calling for more episodes.

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Christmas Q & A Chat
Q: What's the most memorable Christmas present?
Hosts reminisced about receiving an Atari among other nostalgic gifts.
Christmas Q & A Chat
Q: What age were you when you found out that Santa was your parents?
Kevin recounted how he found out he was 12 years old and had a moment of disbelief which led to a heartfelt discussion with his parents.
Christmas Q & A Chat
Q: How did you decide to start this podcast?
Kevin shared that it's about extending the joy of Christmas and keeping the spirit alive throughout the seasons.
Black Friday — Why We Really Buy
Q: Do you have any regular guy tips for those of us in the consumer world on how to tune in to our own?
Tune in to your body; if you get that high from spending, be aware of the difference between pleasure and dependency.
Black Friday — Why We Really Buy
Q: Do you think consumerism is a lesser of an evil than going to the drugs or the alcohol?
Consumerism can be seen as less destructive, as it provides employment, whereas addiction can have more severe consequences.

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The show is a nostalgic deep dive into favorite holiday specials, films, and related media, with a focus on background lore, production notes, and unique anecdotes from classic Christmas-era programming. Hosts mix warm banter with rigorous analysis, often revisiting Rankin Bass, classic Christmas episodes, and other seasonal favorites, while staying accessible to listeners who crave memory lane, trivia, and candid personal stories. Noteworthy for its behind-the-scenes insights, conversational chemistry, and a consistent emphasis on celebrating holiday culture without heavy sponsorship solicitations, it likely appeals to long-time fans who cherish retro TV and movie history as part of year-end traditions.

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