When we were kids, Christmas wasn’t subtle.

You made sure everyone knew what you wanted.
You dragged every adult in your life to the toy store “just to look.” You poured over catalogues with your siblings, memorizing every page and every possibility.

In this episode, I tell the story of the one gift I wanted more than anything — the Lego Black Seas Barracuda — and the long wait that came with it. A story of sibling betrayal, the longest Christmas Eve of my life, and the quiet fear that the thing you wanted most might disappear before Christmas morning.

Along the way, I reflect on what made Christmas feel so magical when we were kids — not just the gifts themselves, but the love and care behind them, and how simple acts by others become memories you cherish for the rest of your life .

This episode is about wanting, waiting, and the people who made Christmas feel larger than life.

Remember missions to the mall, stalking people for parking spaces, and trying to find that one perfect gift? This episode dives into the holiday shopping chaos of days gone by — wandering crowded malls, hiding toys behind shelves, sibling teamwork, and parents trailing behind like zombies — and compares it to how unbelievably easy shopping feels today.

It’s a mix of nostalgia, humor, and reflection on what we’ve gained, what we’ve lost, and why those chaotic moments somehow felt more meaningful than clicking “add to cart.”

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Relive the magic of childhood Christmas traditions in this nostalgic and funny holiday episode of Remember When Radio.

Adam explores the little moments that made Christmas unforgettable — driving around with your family looking at Christmas lights, watching classic holiday movies before streaming services made everything too easy, and the legendary Christmas parties you barely remember.

If you love Christmas nostalgia, childhood memories, relatable holiday storytelling, or comedic takes on family traditions, this episode delivers it all. A perfect mix of humor, heart, and holiday throwbacks.

Listen for stories about:
• Christmas light tours with family
• Classic Christmas movies
• Childhood holiday traditions
• Family gatherings
• Christmas parties gone wrong
• Nostalgic Christmas memories

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Before Christmas had sales and shipping deadlines, it had Advent candles and calendar heists.

For many of us, Christmas didn’t officially begin until the first Advent candle was lit.

In this episode, we revisit Advent wreaths, decorating the house, Christmas lights, and the unforgettable thrill of sneaking extra chocolates from the Advent calendar. A funny, nostalgic look at the moment the holiday season truly began.

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November can be rough — dark, rainy, and a little depressing… until suddenly, it isn’t.

This week’s episode dives into that exact moment when everything flips — when the gloom and quiet heaviness of November turn into the beginning of the most magical time of the year.

From the first Christmas lights going up, to holiday music quietly sneaking into stores, to that childhood spark of “okay… it’s happening!” — this episode is all about the build-up, the coziness, and the nostalgic rush that hits as soon as the season shifts.

If you grew up loving the anticipation of Christmas and the feeling that something special was coming, this one will hit home.

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From psychological warfare in chess to Monopoly meltdowns, Adam and his special guests — his dad and brother — look back at the games that turned family fun into family feud.

It’s laughter, chaos, and a little bit of love — the kind of memories that made growing up unforgettable.

Because in the end, even when the boards flipped and the rules got “bent,” one thing was always true: family was everything.

The “almosts,” the “what-ifs,” and the moments you wish you could redo — Adam looks back at a few of his own, from a $42 misfire to a White Spot waitress ”What if?” that still haunts him.

When you were a kid, Halloween wasn’t a holiday — it was a war zone.

In this first episode of Remember When Radio, Adam L’Heureux looks back at a time when fireworks, costumes, and chaos filled the streets. What starts as nostalgia for candy bags and bottle rockets turns into something deeper — a reflection on freedom, friendship, and how those wild nights shaped who we are today.

🎧 Laugh, reminisce, and take a little trip back to the simpler times that made us who we are.

New episodes coming soon.

📘 Inspired by Adam L’Heureux’s bestselling book Remember When — learn more or grab a copy at: https://adaml.org