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Hidden Holiday Hosts
by McCord chapman & Dan Eng
Cordy & Dan discover little-know (or made-up) holidays worth celebrating and how we would. No day is random - and we're here to dig in on culture, marketing, philosophy, and any other tangent we find. Happy Holidays! cinemccord.substack.com
Episodes
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Episode 20 (May 2, 2026): National Herb Day
Apologies for the absurd delay, but hopefully this guilts me into being better (let me know if you listen!). Picking up from where we left off with National Herb Day which was on May 2nd. We’ll be back. Back again. Soon. Thanks for your patience! This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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Episode 19: National Lost Sock Memorial Day. A Hidden Holiday Hosts Pre-party
After a great suggestion from some of our favorite fans, Dan & Cordy decided to try something new: Explore a user submitted holiday, and then discuss some of teh selections they didn’t make. It’s less than 15 minutes of breezy brainstorming, a little less structured than others, but not like that...
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Draw a Picture of A Bird Day (April 8th) - Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 18
Draw a Picture of a Bird Day seemed like a fun, simple pick. But digging into the origins revealed the beautiful, if heartbreaking story of Dorry Cooper. She inspired people to create for the sake of it, and enjoy the process as a way to feel a bit better for a bit. Not to care about the outcome....
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No Discrimination Day (March 1st): Hidden Holiday Hosts Ep. 17
March 1st is Zero Discrimination Day. In this episode, we dig into the history, symbolism, and social signaling of how we see each other: the roots of the holiday in the HIV/AIDS crisis, the “remissive” state of modern medicine, and how the 90s era of government silence shaped our current...
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National Hat Day (January 15th): Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 16
January 15th is National Hat Day. The holiday feels… almost too obvious for Cordy. But as he and Dan quickly discover, hats are doing a lot more work than just covering heads. In this episode, we dig into the history, symbolism, and social signaling of hats: why we I wear them, what they say…
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National Short Fiction Day (12/21) - Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 15
In this episode of Hidden Holiday Hosts, Cordy and Dan celebrate Celebrate Short Fiction Day, a holiday that lands on the shortest day of the year - making it the perfect excuse to curl up with a complete story in one sitting. Unlike sprawling novels or endless TV seasons, short stories demand...
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Cook for Your Pets Day (11/1) - Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 14
If you are ever looking for an excuse to spoil your best friends, November 1st gives us Cook for your Pets Day! We know it’s a few weeks later, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your animal a real meal - especially in honor of Thanksgiving! It’s more dog talk, but also looking into how we…
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World Hello Day - Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 13
In this episode, Cordy & Dan discuss the origins of World Hello Day (November 21st), and the impact a simple greeting can have. Forced extroversion, breaking bread with enemies, and talking to neighbors. Cordy’s worst nightmare is Dan’s everyday joy! Thanks for listening! Subscribe for free to...
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Magic Day - October 31st: Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 12
Competence porn. Skepticism. Tigers. B******t. Not enough Arrested Development jokes. It’s a debate between Dan’s enthusiasm, and Cordy’s skepticism. Luckily we know who usually wins that fight! The behavioral & literal engineering of Magic is broken down, along with what kind of transformation…
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Curious Events Day: Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 11
Cordy & Dan finally got back together to talk about more curious events. Yes, this could also be the name of this podcast. But embracing the unknowable, and how we create curiosity to trigger action in work & life. Embrace the unanswerable and create more curious events! This is a public episode....
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Collect Some Rocks Day (9/16): Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 10
In the delightfully nerdy 10th episode, Dan Eng introduces Cordy to Collect Some Rocks Day: a (kind of) real celebration encouraging people to get outside, look down, and pick up something solid. From shimmery crystals to “ethical collecting,” the hosts tumble into conversations about geology…
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Ask A Stupid Question Day: Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 9
Who decides if a question is stupid? Why don’t we encourage more curiosity in adults? Why don’t we ask an astronaut about the bottom of the ocean? Dan & I love to poke & prod and question everything. I have a tattoo that says ‘doubt everything’ in latin. But more people need to maintain and...
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Give Something Away Day: Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 8
Cordy & Dan dive right in the deep end in this episode, turning a basic conversation about giving things a way into a deep discussion on the nature of friendship & creativity. Plus it’s a very easy one to find partnerships with! We hope you enjoy! Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel...
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National Mutt Day: Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 7
Cordy & Dan are two friends who can’t live without dogs. Since college we’ve been petting as many as we can and regularly squealing at cuteness. We celebrate mutts but reminisce about the dogs in our lives, how we could leverage that cuteness for a few brands, and just how good that Futurama...
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National Picnic Month: Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 6
In this episode we throw out a blanket and decide what makes a picnic and who should be selling them! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cinemccord.substack.com
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Alice In Wonderland Day: Hidden Holiday Hosts episode 6
Cordy & Dan dive deep down a rabbit hole exploring the ideas, activations, and celebrations that could come on Alice in Wonderland Day. Celebrate nonsense & absurdity with us on the 4th of July! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
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International Museum Day: Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 4
Cordy and Dan crack open International Museum Day (May 18th) a holiday dedicated to quiet rooms, strange artifacts, and pretending you understand modern art. They dig into its (real) origins, reflect on personal museum habits (lingering vs. speed-running), and explore how thousands of…
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National Splurge Day: Hidden Holiday Hosts Episode 3
Cordy and Dan explore National Splurge Day AKA "Treat Yo. Self!" Perhaps unsurprisingly the episode turns into a discussion on consumer behavior and the nature of impulse shopping - from both personal, and professional viewpoints. Finding the balance between a financial treat and delusion, and...
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Episode 2: Chaos Never Dies Day (11/9)
Chaos is always around us. Learn to embrace with Dan's incredible holiday find, and listen as Cordy's brain breaks while he deals with it feeling like therapy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Episode 1: AppleJack Month (October)
Want to learn about AppleJack? Do you know what it is? Want to hear about the history and hear some thoughts on how to celebrate? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cinemccord.substack.com
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Hidden Holiday Hosts Teaser
Hear a brief intro while we get the first episode ready for ya! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cinemccord.substack.com
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Cordy & Dan discover little-know (or made-up) holidays worth celebrating and how we would. No day is random - and we're here to dig in on culture, marketing, philosophy, and any other tangent we find. Happy Holidays!
cinemccord.substack.com
HOSTED BY
McCord chapman & Dan Eng
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How many episodes does Hidden Holiday Hosts have?
Hidden Holiday Hosts currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Hidden Holiday Hosts about?
Cordy & Dan discover little-know (or made-up) holidays worth celebrating and how we would. No day is random - and we're here to dig in on culture, marketing, philosophy, and any other tangent we find. Happy Holidays! cinemccord.substack.com
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Hidden Holiday Hosts is created and hosted by McCord chapman & Dan Eng.
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