Actor, writer, and director Will Catlett joins Holiday AF for a soulful, funny, and uplifting conversation with hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR.. Growing up in Del Ray, a small neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia, Will reflects on the meaning of a true winter holiday — the cold air, the change of seasons, and the traditions that shaped his childhood. Now raising a daughter of his own, Will shares how fatherhood has transformed him as an artist and why seeing his heart “outside of himself” brings new meaning to the Christmas season.

Will opens up about the holiday rituals he wants to pass on, including his mother’s beautifully decorated Christmas trees, the Black snowman that sat in their window, and the excitement of embracing both joy and cultural representation in his home. He also talks about discovering acting in college — a chance encounter at Foot Locker that led to an acting class and changed the course of his life forever.

The episode takes a hilarious turn as Will participates in the Holiday AF acting game, improvising as an overworked elf named Heathcliff, and later stepping into the role of Santa Claus during a playful skit with Mrs. Claus. The conversation ends with moving reflections on purpose, legacy, and using art as a way to affect change.

This episode blends humor, heart, culture, and craft — a meaningful holiday listen for fans of Will Catlett’s work and spirit.