Holiday Comfort Over Tradition: Redefining Festive Moments

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Resources & Recommendations

People Mentioned

• Shana Saul (UK Marching Band Director) - Discussed her world and how music ties into UK athletics.
• Tom Ackerman - Featured in a requested episode, now doing No Shave November.
• Michael Burke - Participating in No Shave November for the Markey Cancer Center.
• Keith Farmer - Participating in No Shave November for the Markey Cancer Center.
• Patrick Caron - Participating in No Shave November for the Markey Cancer Center.
• Mariah Carey - Mentioned in relation to her hit Christmas song "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
• Ben Rector - An artist mentioned to have a Thanksgiving song.
• Angelina (Megan's Hairdresser) - A fan of Hallmark movies.
• Gretchen Wieners (from Mean Girls, Lacey Something) - An actress frequently seen in Hallmark movies.
• Macaulay Culkin - Referenced in connection with the movie "Home Alone."
• Divine Karama (Director of One Lexington, Hip-Hop Artist) - Will be a guest on an upcoming episode to discuss his work in ending gun violence, youth initiatives, and his annual coat drive fundraiser.

Organizations & Institutions

• UPS - Mentioned in the context of a devastating plane crash in Louisville.
• Markey Cancer Center at UK - The beneficiary of the "No Shave November" fundraiser.
• Blue Origin - The company that facilitated a short space trip for a group of women, inspiring a Halloween costume.
• Lewis Cass High School - Megan's high school, where her 10-year reunion is taking place.
• One Lexington - An organization directed by upcoming guest Divine Karama, focused on ending gun violence and working with youth.

Movies

• Love Actually - Mentioned as a favorite holiday movie for its multiple plot lines and British humor.
• The Holiday - A Christmas movie starring Jack Black, Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, and Kate Winslet.
• Elf - A popular Christmas movie, with a related documentary series mentioned.
• It's a Wonderful Life - A favorite holiday movie watched every Christmas Eve.
• Home Alone - A classic Christmas movie, with a character comparison to the host's nephew.
• Old School - A movie starring Will Ferrell, mentioned in the context of his role in "Elf."
• Dirty Dancing - An iconic movie mentioned as being featured in "The Movies That Made Us."
• Mean Girls - Mentioned in reference to an actress who also stars in many Hallmark movies.

TV Shows & Documentaries

• The Movies That Made Us (Netflix series) - A series that revisits iconic movies like "Elf," "Dirty Dancing," and "Home Alone" to discuss their creation.

Websites & Online Resources

• Facebook Group - Mentioned as a platform for Megan's high school reunion RSVPs.

Other Resources

• No Shave November Campaign - A fundraiser for the Markey Cancer Center at UK.