Episode 2: "Holi-choly" aka, Holly Jolly Melancholy...examined, part 1.

Send us Fan MailPt. 1: Walking Backwards Through Life’Tis the season! On this two-part episode, Brett and John sing the holiday blues—not literally, thank goodness—and attempt to get to the bottom of that subtle, unspoken sadness that always seems to undergird this time of year.Maybe it’s the dwindling sunlight, the passage of time, or having too keen an awareness of where this shopping cart full of Beanie Baby equivalents will eventually end up (it ain’t eBay), but it is sometimes difficult to truly experience the joy of a season which so naturally reminds us of the impermanence of things—especially for those who tend to over sentimentalize and reminisce (ahem…).What is it about the holidays that makes them so ripe for the broad spectrum of emotion, while seemingly associating anything other than joviality with being a Scrooge?Is there a way that we can channel lessons learned from our creative journeys to be more present and not miss the joy of the moment due to focusing too much on the fact that it will end?For two people so quick to critique consumerism, why do Brett and John keep talking so much about having personal revelations at Target? As always, Nah-cademics offers no genuine expertise or answers. It is merely an exercise in overthinking out loud and—to answer that last question—hypocrisy. In any case, if you, too, find yourself feeling fa-la-la-la-fatalistic amidst the merry multitudes, this is for you.Come, overthink with us and have Happy… er… you know what, just have a Holiday!JohnDennisMusic.comBrettRyanStewart.comWirebird Productions