Pull up a chair for the Thanksgiving episode Jen’s been giddy about and where Nic once again tolerated her misty-eyed nostalgia…this time, over our guest’s stories from the front line of television memory-making. 

Today, we’re joined by Amy Kule…former executive producer behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks. (And, yes: that parade. The balloons, the Broadway block, Santa’s finale. Basically, she shaped the magic we grew up watching in our PJs.)

If you loved TV Guide, lived for Entertainment Tonight, or geeked out over how television gets made, this episode is pure nostalgic gravy. Amy walks us through the chaos, creativity, and childhood wonder tucked behind the scenes of a nationally beloved tradition. And because life is sometimes stranger than fiction, we had to talk about Miracle on 34th Street, the movie whose lead character basically had Amy’s job before Amy did. 

Beyond the floats and fanfare, we also dig into messy midlife rhythms, evolving traditions, cozy lighting, hormones playing the role of The Most™, and how our holiday memories shape who we become. And we promise: even if your house is filled with bad overhead lighting and chaos, you can sit with us.

P.S. We’re still new at this podcasting game…sound included. Thanks for rolling with us as we learn, tweak, evolve, and figure out what all these knobs do. Womp.

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Stuff we loved talking about...

• Amy Kule's second act

• Comedic genius behind "sad childhood lighting" and "pump-pump-pump" bits

• Best-ever turkey hash and chestnut recipe (thanks to Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock) is in this book. (Page 194 and you're very welcome.)

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