201. Jason Alexander. The Third Annual Festivus Holiday Special! Reflections on Grandparenthood. Sinema Declares Herself Independent. Brittney Griner is Free. Why Twitter Blue Check Marks Matter. 2022 Recap. Army Navy, Emmet Otter & Dominick the Donkey.



 

Yes, my friends, FESTIVUS is back! 

A Festivus for the rest of us. 

And so is our annual Festivus special!

With the man himself! 

The legend. The iconic actor who played George Constanza on Seinfeld–friend of this show—conscience for America—and a very proud new grandfather! The American treasure–and American icon: Jason Alexander (@IJasonAlexander)!

Every guest on this show has shaped America’s past, is impacting America’s present, and is driving America’s future. And Jason continues to help us understand ourselves, our past, and our future. A future that has a whole new perspective for him with the recent birth of his first grandchild. 

 He is of course best known for his role as George Costanza in maybe the greatest television series of all time, Seinfeld. He was nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He won a Tony Award. And he’s a truly inspiring, fascinating and entertaining man. 

 He’s defined American culture and entertainment for decades. And, all the while, he’s been deeply committed to his craft—to his family—and to his country. He’s raised money for charities. He’s fought for causes and candidates. And when his sister was struck with a devastating disease, he fought for her–and for others like her facing the same terrible disease. 

 If you’ve watched him, you love him. And you may feel like you know him. But you really don’t. In this episode, you’ll learn that the man behind the characters is even more amazing. And you’ll love him, respect him, and admire him even more. Just like the last two times he’s joined us. It’s the perfect holiday conversation. For whatever holiday you celebrate.

 Previous Jason Alexander Festivus appearances:

December 19, 2019 – Episode 38

December 18, 2020 – Episode 90  

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