The Boone Show - S6 E11 - Our Christmas Special with ACTC Director of Holiday Hype, Tanya Dickerson
Mon Dec 15 2025
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We explore how shared rituals turn a busy season into a kinder one, from concerts as neutral ground to campus traditions led by our “Director of Holiday Hype.” Tanya shares how she builds warmth with simple, repeatable moments that make people feel seen.
• concerts as rare places of peace
• origin of a holiday hype role at school
• growing up Christmas without Santa
• family traditions that still matter
• real vs artificial trees and lights
• gift cards, Secret Santa, and office culture
• student surveys on films, gifts, best and worst
• either-or holiday preferences with reasons
• rapid-fire trivia, facts, and friendly chaos
• recommendations: Prancer and fresh cookies
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All the proceeds we get for this show will go towards our students to help them go on their annual trip to New York City!
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Text us what you think of this episode! We explore how shared rituals turn a busy season into a kinder one, from concerts as neutral ground to campus traditions led by our “Director of Holiday Hype.” Tanya shares how she builds warmth with simple, repeatable moments that make people feel seen. • concerts as rare places of peace • origin of a holiday hype role at school • growing up Christmas without Santa • family traditions that still matter • real vs artificial trees and lights • gift cards, Secret Santa, and office culture • student surveys on films, gifts, best and worst • either-or holiday preferences with reasons • rapid-fire trivia, facts, and friendly chaos • recommendations: Prancer and fresh cookies All the podcasts from the first half of the year, including this one, are on Spotify, Apple, wherever you get your podcasts If you want to be a sponsor of the show, email JBoone@mypulseradio.com for information All the proceeds we get for this show will go towards our students to help them go on their annual trip to New York City! Support the show Thanks for listening! Direct all inquiries to jboone@mypulseradio.com.