Imagine the electricity in the air when thousands of A Christmas Story fans gathered for the 40th Anniversary event. Families, celebrities, and kids of all ages came together to celebrate this magical occasion, thanks in no small part to our incredible security team. We are joined today by David Rhode to hear the behind-the-scenes on running such a fun and safe event. Summary The conversation with David Rhode, the security maestro at the A Christmas Story Ralphie Comes Home event, covered topics such as handling crowd control, ensuring the safety of celebrities and guests, and creating a joyful atmosphere. David shared his experiences of working with various celebrities and how the atmosphere at the A Christmas Story event was unique and special. He also participated in a game segment where he provided creative solutions to absurd security scenarios. Overall, David's love for the movie and his dedication to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone shone through. Takeaways David Rode played a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the A Christmas Story Ralphie Comes Home event. The atmosphere at the event was unique and special, with true fans interacting and sharing their love for the movie. David has had the opportunity to work with various celebrities and has had memorable experiences with them. He approaches his work with enthusiasm and a focus on creating a safe and joyful experience for everyone involved. The movie A Christmas Story holds a special place in David's heart, reminding him of an innocent and joyful time in his life. Sound Bites "Peter went from person to person taking pictures, signing whatever they had in their hand. There was nobody there taking a tally. It cost it. He didn't care. It was about taking care of fans." "Scott Minniger is Peter Billingsley's personal security guard, right? So he was the one that kind of managed and helped you manage that flow." "I connect with a lot of the stuff that goes on. I had an opportunity, I'm not sure if you knew this, I had an opportunity when I had my ghost hunting show to investigate Christmas Story House." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the A Christmas Story Ralphie Comes Home event 06:07 Peter Billingsley's dedication to fans 09:03 Scott Minniger's role in managing security 14:24 David's personal connection to A Christmas Story 26:59 Handling an alien invasion at a movie premiere 28:14 Dealing with an invisible cloak heist 29:13 Managing a zombie flash mob 30:44 Addressing a yodeling crisis 31:59 Navigating a mysterious fog machine 36:21 David's personal connection to the movie