019 - Jack Sanderson of Becoming Santa

Why We Bust

Dec 29 2025 | 01:10:35

00:00 / 01:10:35

Show Notes

In this episode, we sit down with Jack Sanderson, the world-famous Santa at the heart of the award winning documentary Becoming Santa (2011), for a deeply human conversation about joy, grief, identity, and what it truly means to show up for others. Jack shares about his relationship with Christmas and led him to an unexpected calling: stepping into the role of Santa not as a performance, but as an act of service. From mall visits and hospital appearances to heartfelt moments with children facing unimaginable challenges, Jack reflects on empathy, honesty, and the responsibility that comes with being a symbol […]

Other Episodes

Episode 20

February 17, 2026 • 00:47:17

020 - "We're Back"

Why We Bust Season 2, Episode 1 “We’re Back”Season 2 of Why We Bust kicks off with an inside look at the charitable impact...

Episode 5

December 16, 2024 • 01:03:07

05 - Chris Uzzle from the North Texas Ghostbusters (Texas, USA)

This week on the Why We Bust Podcast, Chris Uzzle from the North Texas Ghostbusters joins the show! There is a lot of land...

Episode 3

December 03, 2024 • 01:08:01

04 - Jason Smith of 731 Ghostbusters

This week on the Why We Bust Podcast, Jason Smith joins us from the 731 Ghostbusters in McNairy County, Tennessee! But first we try...