Living A Stream: The Holdovers

A movie streaming on Peacock TV

The Holdovers: Which Eye Do We Look At? #018

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In this episode, Eric and Josh talk about The Holdovers, a movie streaming on Peacock TV.

They use the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Did it hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears — while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives.

The description on Peacock TV for The Holdovers reads: “Forced to spend Christmas break at his prep school, a curmudgeonly instructor develops an unlikely bond with a troubled student and the head cook.” 

In this episode, Josh and Eric dissect the film's themes, exploring the power of unconventional bonds, societal pressures, and how shared experiences can be deeply transformative. Through personal anecdotes that echo the movie's poignant moments, they add a layer of relatable depth to the discussion. Their analysis, ranging from the film's portrayal of relatable high school experiences to weightier topics like depression and empathy, showcases a genuine appreciation for the film's powerful narrative.

00:43 Health Check and Personal Updates

03:36 Listener Support and Appreciation

06:20 Life Updates and Personal Stories

06:43 A Ghost Story

09:58 Eric’s Weekend Getaway

14:28 Movie Discussion: The Holdovers

22:22 Relating Movie Themes to Personal Experiences

34:21 The Power of Shared Experiences

35:29 Confronting Self-Doubt and Limitations

40:12 The Struggle of Dreaming and Achieving

48:10 The Transformation of Identity and Relationships

56:19 The Final Reflections and Conclusions

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