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on sword choreography?

Where it's led you?
How it's shaped your life?

Well, I suppose it's like
I said before.

It's a dance, even with an opponent.

Well, thank you, Jaclyn.
I'm gonna miss this.

Are you gonna put these training sessions

- in the podcast?
- No, no, no,

that was just for fun.

I keep myself out of the narrative.

I believe that makes
for a messy storytelling.

I like keeping my focus on my subjects.

Merry Christmas,

- and thank you again.
- Merry Christmas.

Hi.

Hi! Ooh, are those
the special Christmas flavor?

Yep. Helena's Bakery
started making them yesterday.

Wow.

And I just finished up

with Jaclyn Snyder.

Nice!

Well, have you decided
what angle you wanna take?

I think I'm going with sword choreography

as a metaphor for conflict
and communication.

You're like a Michelangelo
with a slab of marble.

Yeah, exactly.

Oh, by the way, Max and I

are going to a Christmas
pub crawl on Friday.

You should come.

Help wake up the Christmas spirit?

You know I have plenty
of Christmas spirit.

I'm just...
going cozier these days.

Tonight, I'm taking another stab
at my mom's mulled cider recipe.

I know you miss your mom.
Especially this time of year,

but I'm worried you're missing out.

We live in New York.

You should let the city
help you celebrate.

Yeah.

Um, by the way,
Janice was looking for you.

She wanted to set up a meeting.

Yeah, I heard she was making rounds

about how to...

- optimize listenership.
- Oh.

I'm worried "Life and the Like"

is on the chopping block.

She set up a meeting with me yesterday.

- It was fine.
- Of course it was!

"Live Life Winning" is one of the most

popular podcasts out there right now.

Uh... Janice.

Six o'clock.

I think I'm gonna work from home today.

Yeah, yeah.

Hey, how's it going?

Now, an ongoing misconception

is that apps and our phones
create distance between people.

But the Sous Vide app
is the perfect example

of the exact opposite.

It's like a book club, but with recipes.

Real-time cooking parties
over long distances.

Um, our market research indicates

that this new generation
of consumers is review driven.

For a Christmas theme,
we thought it'd be a fun idea

to incorporate cartoon
characters like elves,

reindeer, or even Santa Claus himself,

if that's not too hackneyed.

Hackneyed?

Hmm. Maybe.

Um, or maybe something classic?

Like Ugg boots? So many studies.

All this market research.
I guess I was just looking

for something a little more...

Alive.

Raw.

Alive. Raw.

It's good, but it's still off.

Better than last time.

You know, I think the cardamom
was a good addition.

- Mm, mm-hmm.
- You know, if this meeting

- does happen with Janice--
- If you're unable to hide

that they won't be hosting
Christmas this year.

Are they sure? You know,
maybe we can help them.

They are pretty decided.
In fact, they're coming here,

to spend Christmas in New York.

you are talking about all this
in advertising terms.

Of course, she has this
new boyfriend named Cliff,

who's a real Christmas guy.

What? I thought you wanted
the two of us to get together?

But now she's not available.

You know, today, "Live Life Winning,"

they are doing call-ins
for a special Christmas episode.

You could call them.

Eh, you know, get some neutral advice.

Plus, you love a good focus group.

I like that.

Ginnie, can I see you for a minute?

We're gonna need the numbers
on every show we have

in broadcast right now.
Especially "Life and the Like".

Now, where is Elise anyway?

Just like here.

Hey. Hi.

You're hiding from Janice, aren't you?

Just a little.
What are you recording?

The big Christmas call-in.

Though Charlotte Noel just cancelled,

so I have to go at it all alo--

- Actually...
- No, no, no.

- This is perfect.
- No, no.

You can co-host with me.

No. No, no, no, no,

that's not really my skill set.

Ah, there you go.
You look great!

Okay.

Are we recording now?

Hello and Happy Holidays, everyone.

- I guess we are.
- This is Bonnie Medley,

host of "Live Life Winning".

And today is our epic
Christmas special,

where we answer
any of your holiday questions,

whether it be hosting anxiety,

or what cookies Santa really loves.

And joining me today is our special guest,

Miss Yuletide!

A brilliant expert
on all things Christmas.

So, let's get started
with our first caller here.

We've got a "Kris Kringle".

I'm guessing that's an alias.

Talk to us. What is your
Christmas conundrum?

Hello. Uh...

my conundrum is that

I think I may be in love
with my long-time friend,

but I'm not sure.

But also, time is of the essence

because she has just gotten
a new boyfriend.

That's a classic one.

Classic. See?
That's what I thought.

I've known her since we were kids.

Christmas was a big deal for her family.

My family was always busy with work.

And because we're Pakistani,
we didn't really celebrate it.

So, they always adopted me
for the holiday.

I was actually supposed to spend
Christmas in Vermont with them,

but plans changed, and now, they're coming

to New York instead. And...

I don't know if I'm even invited.

She says this guy is a real Christmas guy,

and I thought maybe I could
be a better Christmas guy.

What I need is a strategy
to win her heart,

and her family's, and secure my spot.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

I'm gonna let my co-host,
Miss Yuletide,

take this one.
Why don't you go ahead?

So, you wanna secure your spot.

Sounds like a going out of business crush.

You have known her for a long time,

she now has a boyfriend,
and suddenly, you're interested.

I recommend you leave her be.

You'll get over it. Hmm.

You talk about being
a better Christmas guy.

Is Christmas spirit something
you can really compete at?

Why not?
Christmas is a commodity

often used by companies
to sell you something.

Why can't I use it to win over

the potential love of my life?

Because the spirit in Christmas spirit

hearkens the ephemeral,

the magical, not the strategic.

That's cute and all,
but I have less than a week.

I need an airtight playbook.

Oh yeah, I mean,
if you're looking for a book--

Cute? No need to condescend,
Kris Kringle.

Oh, there's plenty of need, Miss Yuletide.

Didn't this start
with you not even knowing

if you loved this woman?

Yet you're more concerned about winning

than sorting out your feelings.

Isn't this podcast
called "Live Life Winning"?

Oh, well, yeah but--

And-and don't they say,
he who hesitates uh...

He who hesitates, what?

- I don't remember the rest.
- Well, I know how the rest

of this call goes. Bye!

Hmm.

- That was crazy!
- I know.

I'm sorry.

No! I knew you had it in you! Whoa!

Life and the Like.

Life and the Like.

Life and the Li--

I don't know.
It trips you up.

There's too many Ls.
Why so many Ls?

I think there's only two.

Okay.

I will admit that long form,

thoughtful podcast storytelling
is not my specialty.

I like to think of things
like what makes the listener

have a heated debate
with their friends over dinner?

What propels the listener
from one episode to the next?

Getting to know someone?

Learning about their life philosophy.

Taking away a little inspiration?

Yeah, I'm gonna need you to pivot.

I'm gonna let you hold on to
"Life and the Like"

but I want you to think
of things like cliffhangers.

Something juicy!

Like an episode of the Housewives.

I like to look to reality TV
for inspiration.

Oh! I want you to unearth

that sassiness I heard
in that Kris Kringle call

the other day. The sassiness
that got social media talking.

I-I don't even know
why everyone's all aflutter.

You have this typical situation

where an indecisive man wants something

because suddenly, he can't have it.

I mean, he talks about
using Christmas as a strategy

to help him win.
Like it's some sort of game.

Christmas is supposed to be
the season of love.

Not the season of winning.

There it is.

The season of winning!

If he wants to get the girl,

let him try.

In fact, maybe you even instruct him.

Wait, wait, I-I'm sorry.
I was just venting.

This wasn't supposed to be a pitch.

Ooh! It'll be a like, a holiday special.

On the surface, you can teach him to be

a better Christmas guy, or whatever,

but really, it's all a tool
to win this woman's love.

The deadline, boyfriend's arrival.

That's it!
Ah, Christmas is love.

Or... maybe it's heartbreak.

Find out the next episode.

You can fast-track, edit as you go.

We'll release the whole series
on Christmas Eve.

Ah!

I love a good brainstorming session.

Wouldn't this be dishonest?

No! It will be a reveal.

Okay, and um,

what will motivate this family
to go along with this?

On the surface, as far as
everyone else is concerned,

he'll be their guide for the ultimate

Christmas in New York.

Also, perks. We'll set 'em up

in some swoon-worthy luxury rental.

Okay.

That's it!

Off you go.

Okay, yeah, sure. Okay.

Send in Patrick.

No, Christine.
Did I fire Christine?

Never mind.
Just send somebody in.

Okay, Christmas in the park.
Christmas in the mall.

Found it. He's a higher-up
at this ad agency,

here in the city.

Of course.

Commodity, et cetera.

So, are you gonna move forward with it?

I have to if I want Here-N-Now
to keep producing my work.

Either way, first obstacle
is getting him to agree

to this in the first place.

You know what you could do?

I dare you to go into his office

and yell, "Kris Kringle?!"

"Is there a Kris Kringle here?"

I just might.

Oh. You seem serious.

Hey, Dad. It's me.
How's it goin' over there?

Have you guys got the neighbor kid

to put up the Christmas tree yet?

Are you guys actually gonna do
anything to celebrate this year?

Anyways, um...

I'm here.

Give my love to Mom.

He is lost.

Who? My father?

No, he who hesitates is lost.

- That's how the saying goes.
- Oh. It's you.

It's me. Miss Yuletide.
My actual name is Elise.

Daniyal Khan.

Wow, that's your name on the door.

- My father's.
- I wanted to apologize.

I was abrupt. I'm sorry.

So, you came here to apologize?

Also, I think I realized

there might be something to your mission.

And what better combined with
a love story than Christmas?

So, you came here to encourage me?

No, I uh...

May I?

To make it up to you,

I want to help you by featuring

your journey on my podcast,
"Life and the Like".

I surmise from our curt conversation

that organizing
Christmas festivities

doesn't come naturally to you.

That being the better Christmas
guy would be a mission.

A feat.

Possibly.

Well, it comes naturally to me.

Especially Christmas
in this great city we live in.

You asked about a playbook.

Well, your playbook,

with my behind-the-scenes help

is to show your friend and her family

the best possible
Christmas in New York,

becoming the better
Christmas guy.

But the real mission
is to make this um, woman--

- Tanya.
- Tanya,

realize what's already in front of her.

Real, lasting love.

Before this boyfriend even gets a chance.

You just have to record the whole thing?

Yeah.

Huh.

But doesn't that make your love story

even... better?

Something worth sharing with the world?

Oh, also, my podcast production company

can offer Tanya's family
a stunning holiday rental.

I can send you the link.
It's within walking distance

to some of New York's
best Christmassy things.

As tempting as it all sounds,

I feel like I'd be luring
people I care about

into a ruse, and for that reason,

I'm gonna have to say no.

That's disappointing.

But understandable.

Well, thank you for your time.

One more thing, you said you were worried

about not being included
in the festivities.

Well, this podcast would mean

spending a lot of time
with Tanya and her family.

Would necessitate it.

I'm sorry again for the other day.

Hey. Can you airdrop me
the link to that luxury rental?

Just out of curiosity.

Sure.

Huh.

Here, gimme those.

Thank you for your chivalry.

Hmm. What do we always say?

Chivalry is dead.
Chivalry, schmivalry.

Maybe it's not.

Maybe it's not dead.

Okay, why are you being weird?

Now you got a pitch
presentation coming up?

- Actually, yes.
- That explains it.

I'm so worried that the guest bed

is gonna hurt my dad's back.

You know, I got the weirdest offer today.

Talk to me.

Have you heard of that podcast,

- "Life and the Like?"
- Yeah, I've heard it,

but you know, I don't really
listen to podcasts.

Well, the host is a friend of a friend

and she and I got into a heated debate

about the Christmas spirit.

She and I? Heated?

- No, not... no.
- Okay.

What I'm saying is she heard
about my holiday plans

and approached me about doing a podcast

where I'm assigned the challenge

of showing you and your family

the best New York
Christmas ever.

- Oh!
- I said no, of course.

Wait! What? Why?

Well, all that recording,
this annoying woman

just following us around,
wiring us up with mics,

pulling us aside
for little interviews? Ugh!

Yeah, I guess.
But I don't know, I mean,

it sounds kinda neat, right?

I know both Mom and Dad
wouldn't mind talking

about their love of Christmas.

Especially now, right, since they can't do

their usual extravaganza.

Well, she did offer us

this really nice luxury rental.

- It seems too good to be true.
- Let me see that.

We're doing this!

- Can I have my phone back?
- No!

Mistakes.

What I learned from Jaclyn

is that the trick
to sword-fighting is trust.

A balance of committing to moves

while keeping the other person safe.

- Hello?
- Hi, Elise. It's Daniyal.

- Who?
- Kris Kringle?

Oh, hi. How can I help you?

I wanna do it.
I wanna do the podcast.

Oh, really. Um, great!

What made you change your mind?

Maybe I do have a thing
or two to learn about Christmas.

Also, the luxury rental
was a huge draw for Tanya.

- Great! I'm excited.
- Me too.

Okay. Bye.

Bye.

Well, all right then.

Oh, Broadway show.

That's a good one.

Ah, yes.

What else, what else, what else?

Now, you have to be an expert
on New York Christmas.

As much as you've been trying to avoid it.

I'm just gonna read up on it
like I do everything else.

Fake it 'til you make it.

Oh, I'm not good at faking it.

I'll take any advice you have.

What makes Christmas
in New York so amazing?

It's like I've been
telling you, just step outside.

No, I need something more solid,

more activity driven.
I need a strategy.

Strategy?

That's not your usual uh...
strategy.

I need a place to start.

Hey, you got this.

Keep goin'.

- As I build this--
- Okay.

...apparatus.

: Well, there you have it, dear listeners,

despite being mostly a homebody,

it was now up to me to become an expert

on all things Christmas in New York.

So, with the help
of some trusty guidebooks,

I started drawing up a playbook.

In the hopes of helping
Kris Kringle get the girl.

So, the thing about
Christmas in New York

is that it's almost impossible

not to find a Christmas
that speaks to your heart.

Feels like home.

Speaking of home, what do you think?

Wow! You really outdid
yourself on the decoration.

But I'm not really hearing a strategy.

Oh! No need.

If we focus on the Christmas experience,

the intended result
of winning Tanya's heart

will come naturally.
So, just relax

and let the Christmas
spirit wash over you.

Still doesn't seem like a plan.

Patience, Kris Kringle.

Now, our first task is to prepare

for the family's arrival in one hour,

and I am gonna start recording now.

Hello, world.

Oh! I picked these up.

I thought they may be of some guidance.

No, no, no, we don't need those.

You're gonna have to trust me,
Daniyal.

We have to make our moves from the heart,

from the gut.
Not-not from a guide!

You know, I think the best

thing to make them feel the most at home

is making sure they have
personalized stockings.

Why are we making five stockings?

Oh, well, Tanya,
her parents, you, and Cliff.

Why does Cliff get a stocking?!

He's invited.

Oops.

You're a child.

Hey, so, I thought it'd be really fun

if the drink of the night
could be Manhattans,

with a Christmas twist.

- Hmm.
- So, the way we infuse

these New York drinks
with Christmas spirit

is by adding a little a bit
of nutmeg-flavored simple syrup.

It was my mom's recipe.

Which will be posted on
the "Life and the Like" blog.

So, let me get this straight.

The way we're constructing
this fabulous New York Christmas

is by making a drink called a Manhattan?

So far, this feels vague and aimless.

So far, as in, the first
hour and a half of our process?

Doesn't look like patience
is one of your virtues.

I just avoid procrastination.

Okay. Look at it this way.

Sure, we could go straight
to Rockefeller Center

- for ice skating.
- See, now that sounds perfect.

But, why do the first thing you think of?

It's so impersonal.

You know, regardless,
we're on the same team,

so let's work together.
We have what, 15 minutes

before the family arrives?
Do you wanna spend

- all this time arguing?
- No.

Right.

So, shake.

Keep going.

- Still?
- Mm-hmm.

Oh, my goodness, look at this.

Let's go!

Oh, my God!

- Dad, look at this!
- Oh!

- Wow!
- This place is amazing!

Oh, it's so beautiful!

: As Tanya's family arrives,

I've instructed Daniyal
to ever-so-stealthily--

- Honey.
- Love it?

... try to tease out if there was one

Christmassy thing
that always makes them think

of New York City.

Maybe something they've
always dreamt of doing.

- Wow!
- That may seem like cheating,

but it's just a way to make
the journey more personal.

- Wow.
- Let me take your jacket.

- Why?
- 'Cause we're inside.

Okay.

I watch as Daniyal takes Tanya's coat.

Just let me...
I'll just take it for ya.

- Okay.
- But she seems more confused

- than appreciative.
- But my...

- my arm's stuck. I just...
- I got, I got this.

Her arm's stuck.

It's not charming.

It's more of an awkward struggle.

- All right.
- High-five.

What?

- Hi, Patty.
- Hi. We just speak right in--

Yeah, just speak as you normally would.

- Oh!
- So, how are you feeling

- about being here?
- Well, I'll certainly miss

get the girl and more,
she loves me, she loves me not?

Less of a competition
and more of a rumination.

You don't think
I stand a chance, do you?

No, I just don't want
to record hours upon hours

of your heart getting rejected.

- Watch!
- Oh!

That's their thing.

They're so competitive.

Yeah, I... definitely noticed
Daniyal's competitive.

So, how'd you get into advertising?

My parents are in advertising.

They're the Khan in Khan and Clark.

- Right.
- Do you wanna know a secret?

Sure.

There's no Clark.

What?

It's just a name they added
to sound more formidable.

Oh, okay.

I actually got the firm a Sous Vide pitch.

- It's in three days.
- Wait, is that the cooking app?

- Mm-hmm!
- Wow, impressive!

- Thank you.
- Good luck!

My parents are running the London office

and I'm in New York trying
to keep the company revived

and relevant.

They're a little stuck in their ways.

Is that why you never
spend Christmas together?

I mean, with all the year-end work,

it's practical. It's a given.

I guess in my family,

our tradition is not
spending Christmas together.

And you're okay with that?

I mean, since you have the Schultzes.

Not really.

But I don't know how
I would turn that around.

Aren't you the one who works in the field

about making people want things

they didn't even know they wanted?

Oh, I have a pitch for you.

How about you just invite them?

Hmm? After all, you're developing

all these New York
Christmas skills.

Well, what about you?
What are you doing

after the podcast is done?

Are you heading home for the holidays? Let

me guess, California.

No... Arizona?

Can we just put a pin in that,

just for now?

Okay.

How 'bout this?

You show me your favorite
New York Christmas tradition.

It doesn't have to be in a guide book

or even part of the podcast.

Just... yours.

All right. Let's go.

- Okay!
- Okay.

I hope she's still there.

Lola! Am I too late?

Oh, we sold out. But

I set a box aside for you.

And was actually going to drop it by.

Thank you so much, Lola.

I-I've been busy with a work project.

Actually, Lola, this is Daniyal.

- Hi.
- My current podcast subject.

We're doing a podcast
on love and Christmas.

That seems worthwhile.

- Well, nice to meet you, Daniyal.
- It's nice to meet you, too.

I've been coming here
for these Christmas cookies

for uh... for a long time.

Let me guess, she did a podcast about you?

Oh, no. My sister.
A champion barrel racer.

- Wow!
- One of my favorites.

Well, you probably say that to everyone.

I'm hoping to be a favorite, too.

We'll see.
Okay, thank you, Lola.

- You're welcome.
- Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Where are we going now?

It's a surprise!

Surprise, surprise.

My mom and I used to live
up north and every year,

sometime around Christmas,

we'd drive down and go to Helena's Bakery

to get these special
Christmas cookies.

And let me guess, you both would come

to this bench and eat these cookies.

Um... no, actually.

We walked down this main street
so many times,

and somehow never saw this park.

- These are delicious!
- I know, right?

To me, they taste like
being a child at Christmas.

Okay.

What on earth

would you be in the way of?

Hi, everyone.
I have a surprise...

and go back to Janice's plan A.

I'm gonna help Daniyal get the girl and...

that'll be better for everyone.

Except maybe Cliff.

Who seems like a great guy, honestly.

So, carriage number two
is Tanya and Daniyal. Great!

Um, what about you, Elise?

Oh, uh, no,
I-I'm gonna stay here.

they would have to figure it out.

But isn't that
the most classic of stories?

An epic love story spanning decades?

I'm not recording any more
of this podcast. I'm done.

And by extension, so are the Schultzes.

I know we signed releases.

: I'm like your coach,
or tour guide. Concierge?

You know, regardless,
we're on the same team.

is the best kept secret in New York City.

He's always moving from location to--

Hey, hey!

Hey.

How's it goin'?

I am not sure

But the definition of family is so broad,

that when I try to think
of visuals for family, I...

we should look at you heading
your own department.

Seeing as you're so good
at this sort of thing.

We should maintain some variety,
I suppose.

It's Christmas, after all.

which were essential
for the success of the pitch.

Did you hear that, guys?
Essential.

Yes, we heard, Fred.

Hmm.

I have to say, it just feels strange

Editing this podcast
is like going back in time

and shaping events.