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A Christmas podcast about holiday movies, hosted by a couple, who disagree on what a “typical holiday experience” is, and laugh even more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

12 Days Pod


    • Aug 30, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 61 EPISODES

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    The 12 Days Pod podcast is an absolute delight that will bring joy and laughter to your holiday season. Hosted by Dan and Cara, the podcast covers a mix of Christmas classics and hidden gems, introducing listeners to movies they may have never seen before. The hosts' infectious laughter and relatable discussions make this podcast a must-listen for anyone looking to get into the Christmas spirit. The banter between Dan and Cara feels like listening to close friends chat about their favorite movies, creating a sense of camaraderie that is especially comforting during these challenging times.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the genuine enthusiasm and love for Christmas that both hosts exude. Their passion for the holiday season is contagious, making it impossible not to feel uplifted while listening. The hosts do an excellent job of discussing each movie in an approachable and interesting way, combining thoughtful analysis with light-hearted humor. Their comedic dynamic adds an extra layer of entertainment to the show, making it enjoyable even for those who may not be die-hard Christmas movie fans.

    There are very few downsides to this podcast, but if there is one criticism, it would be that sometimes the discussion can become too focused on inside jokes or personal anecdotes. While these moments can be entertaining for long-time listeners or those familiar with Cara's previous work, they may not resonate as much with new listeners or those who are less familiar with the hosts' backgrounds. However, this minor drawback does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The 12 Days Pod is a delightful podcast that combines witty banter with heartfelt discussions about Christmas movies. Dan and Cara's infectious energy and genuine love for the holiday season make this podcast a perfect escape from the darkness of the world. Whether you're a die-hard Christmas fan or simply looking for some lighthearted entertainment, this podcast will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, cozy up by the fire, and tune in to The 12 Days Pod for a dose of holiday cheer. Merry Christmas!



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    60. Wedding Bells and Labor Day Spells, Season Four Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 32:56


    In the 60th episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan spill the beans on their wedding "I dos," their Olympic honeymoon highlights, and all the big changes in their lives. Plus, they sleigh through the best moments of Season 4, just in time for Labor Day! And here's the cherry on top—listen to this episode to find out how you can snag a free 12 Days Pod mug. We've missed bringing holiday cheer to your ears, and we hope this episode leaves you feeling warm and cozy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    59. It's Christmas, CAROL. Not Christmas Carol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 34:42


    In the fifty-ninth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss hyper fixating on trains, Javier Bardem, and viewing life through windows. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    58. Scrooged Made Cara Snoozed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 37:33


    In the fifty-eighth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss their lack of understanding of 80's nostalgia, Christmas Carol exhaustion, and Cara gets an assist from ChatGPT. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    57. A Christmas Prince: The Curse of the Royal Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 50:23


    In the fifty-seventh episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss geography and lore, what it means to be a Christmas movie, and say their final goodbyes to the First Royal Family of Netflix (for now). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    56. Hanukkah on Rye: Happy Challah-Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 35:28


    In the fifty-sixth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss deli meat jump scares, all things Hallmark, and the parallels between Winnipeg and New York. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    55. Chicken Soup for the Princess Switch Soul: Romancing the Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 29:55


    In the fifty-fifth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the Chicago sports franchises, sinus infections, and Vanessa Hudgens' scheduling issues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    54. Billy Bad Santa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 30:21


    In the fifty-fourth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss Armageddon, Lauren Graham's lackluster performance, and Billy Bob Thornton's love life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    53. Spirited... You mean like the Dickens novel??

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 33:03


    In the fifty-third episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss Ryan Reynolds' persona, ghost pension plans, and Bob Marley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    52. Frosty the Snow Wrist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 25:53


    In the fifty-second episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss motivational speed painting, Duolingo's sordid affairs, and Dan ranks his favorite frosted things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    51. The Family Stone(d)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 31:29


    In the fifty-first episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss doobies, their large adult son, and how deranged classic Christmas tropes are. We need your help! Podcast reviews are essential for helping new listeners discover our show. When you leave a review, you're telling other people that you enjoyed the podcast and that they should check it out. It's also a great way to give us feedback and let us know what you like most about the show. So please, take a few minutes to leave a review of 12 Days Pod on your favorite podcast platform. It means the world to us! And if you're really loving the podcast, please consider recommending it to your friends, family, and followers on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    50. Violent Night, Harbour's Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 34:21


    In the fiftieth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss David Harbour's hot dad energy, career Christmas movie actors, and new Santa lore. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    49. A Christmas Story Christmiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 33:31


    In the forty-ninth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss all the wrong ways to measure fish, their love of Kieran Culkin, and Ralphie's surprisingly interesting writing career.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    48. Jack Frost and the Magic Harmonica

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 33:35


    In the forty-eighth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the Jim Henson Company's worst creation, the strange vibes of Aspen, and the importance of watching movies for free on YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    47. Shop Around the Corner? I barely know her!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 25:52


    In the forty-seventh episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara list different types of leather goods, discuss Jimmy Stewart's big ol' crush, and Dan names every musical he can think of. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    46. The Kurt Russell Christmas Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 35:54


    In the forty-sixth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the confusing cultural impact of Kurt Russell, the unnecessary creation of a new language for this movie, and ask why all modern movie characters are obsessed with “going viral.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12dayspod/support

    45. T(h)rees and Trilogies, Season Three Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 27:06


    In the forty-fifth episode and season three recap of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss dating Jason Schwartzman, if they should launch a Succession podcast (12 Roys of Christmas), and urge you to flag any emergency Christmas movies you want covered this season.

    44. Santa Clause 3: There's No Escape... Clause

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 32:59


    In the forty-fourth episode and Season 3 Finale of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan mourn Martin Short's mid-career crisis, question once again, who this movie is for, and Cara has some bones to pick with the listeners.

    43. Little Women, Little Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 36:52


    In the forty-third episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara share which Little Women they identify with most, Cara longs for sisters, and they discuss their apathy towards certain subjects in school.

    42. Jingle Jangle and Magical Math

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 29:59


    In the forty-second episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss Dan's mid-movie IMDB habits, their love for Keegan-Michael Key and Forest Whitaker, and the importance of The Greatest Showman.

    41. The Princess Switch: 2 Many Switches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 33:54


    In the forty-first episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss Vanessa Hudgens' life, the absolute chaos of the Princess Switch universe, and Cara slowly loses her mind.

    40. Falling for Christmas... KA-CHOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 35:44


    In the fortieth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan strike a chord with Chord Overstreet, discuss the excellence of the Cars trilogy, and learn that E! News is still in the interview game. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    39. Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and Actual Actor Kevin Bacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 30:20


    In the thirty-ninth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the unreleased four hour version of this film, John Candy and Steve Martin's chemistry, and how inconvenient it would be to live in the 80's. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    38. Applaus(e) for Klaus!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 29:44


    In the thirty-eighth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss how Toy Story 4 is overrated, the importance of cool animation styles, and Dan tries his hand at a J.K. Simmons impression! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    37. Jingle All the Way Back to the Mid-90s

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 31:31


    In the thirty-seventh episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss winter parades in Minnesota, fake movies based on Christmas songs, and say hi to Chris Columbus yet again. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    36. Santa Claus is Coming to Town? In this economy??

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 32:13


    In the thirty-sixth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara do an official Santa Claus-themed draft, Dan falls asleep, and Cara rekindles her childhood crush of ginger Santa. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    35. Big Daddy Krampus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 29:19


    In the thirty-fifth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the lore of Krampus, where Krampus ranks among classic horror movies, and get excited about spooky Christmas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    34. Happiest Season: Make the Yuletide Gay (idk lol)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 28:39


    In the thirty-fourth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss difficult family dynamics, Victor Garber's astounding career, and Aubrey Plaza's sexual energy. Cara also provides an update on her choral ambitions! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    33. A Christmas Prince 2: Unions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 30:42


    In the thirty-third episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss different subplots and episode titles, the re-casting of Amber's Dad, and how more really always is more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    32. Meet Me Just Outside of St. Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 37:30


    In the thirty-second episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss what a Koosh Ball is, Dan issues a retraction, and Cara gets really into ASMR. Check out our new website www.IknowwhataKooshballis.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    31. Home Alone 3: This Time WE Lost Kevin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 34:45


    In the thirty-first episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss midwestern public school vaccination requirements, John Hughes scraping the bottom of the barrel, and Dan manages to bring up A Cinderella Story again. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    30. Rings and Things, Season Two Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 29:35


    In the thirtieth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss signing contracts, sweet little doohickey monkeys, and about the wildest Christmas parade suburban Virginia has to offer. Friends, we've missed you so much. We hope you love this episode as much as we love our silly podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    29. Elmo Saves Christmas in July (Ahem... August)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 26:51


    In the twenty-ninth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss with you how weird Elmos' legs are, the connection between Grover and Gonzo, and how Big Bird is the best Sesame Street character. We also all pretend that this episode was uploaded last week in July like we originally intended and act cool about it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    28. It's Time for Our Own Christmas Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 30:46


    In the twenty-eighth episode and Season 2 finale of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss how Christmas Vacation stacks up against the Godfather, Cara finds another bone to pick with Chris Columbus, and they share an update about Season 3 of 12 Days Pod. If you're loving the podcast, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    27. The Santa Clause 2: Chekhov's Toy Helicopter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 34:07


    Still a heckuva lot of parenting flaws in this one from good ol' Santy Claws. In the twenty-seventh episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss Charlie's extraordinary artistic ability, a fascist robot, and they bid farewell to a fan favorite. If you're loving the podcast, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    26. It's Time to Turn Charlie Brown into Charlie Red and Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 27:55


    Good grief, it's our softest episode yet and Dan is feeling the effects of his booster shot! So sit back, relax, and let this episode get you in the holiday spirit! In the twenty-sixth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the androgyny of Snoopy, their favorite newspaper comic strips, and how the Vince Guaraldi Trio Christmas Album is perfect. If you're loving the podcast, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    25. A Princess Switch: Baker? I Hardly Know Her!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 33:39


    In the twenty-fifth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss how someone "looks like a baker," the complexities of the Netflix Christmas cinematic universe, and Cara does a spot-on British accent (you will swear you're in Montenaro.) If you're loving the podcast, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    24. When Harry Met Sally: A Palate Cleanser

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 34:34


    In the twenty-fourth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss how Meg Ryan invented fall, a Buzzfeed trivia quiz, and waxed poetic about how nice it is to not have to have “it together” in your thirties. If you're loving this second season of the podcast, be sure to screenshot where you are listening to it from and post it on your socials! You can tag us at @12dayspod on both Instagram and Twitter. Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    23. To Heck with Deck the Halls!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 30:16


    In the twenty-third episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the similarities between Deck the Halls and the 2016 election cycle, the mental state of the cast during the filming of this movie, and question the very ethos of their podcast. If you're loving this second season of the podcast, be sure to screenshot where you are listening to it from and post it on your socials! You can tag us at @12dayspod on both Instagram and Twitter. Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    22. The Year Mrs. Claus Should Have Just Taken Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 29:43


    The Year Without a Santa Claus? Not if Mrs. Claus has anything to say about it.  In the twenty-second episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss their reimagined versions of this movie, Santa Claus' troubling lore, and their childhood fear of dog catchers. If you're loving this second season of the podcast, be sure to screenshot where you are listening to it from and post it on your socials! You can tag us at @12dayspod on both Instagram and Twitter. Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    21. A Christmas Wince

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 31:25


    A Christmas Prince? More like a Christmas Wince! In this twenty-first episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss stereotypical New York accents, the literary allusions that inspired this film, and how much they both rather be watching Princess Diaries 2. If you're loving this second season of the podcast, be sure to screenshot where you are listening to it from and post it on your socials! You can tag us at @12dayspod both on Instagram and Twitter. Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    20. Gremlins: Gimme the Grimmies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 29:26


    Can you believe it? We've made twenty episodes. Wow. In this twentieth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss sweet baby Gizmo, drunk naked turkeys, and how much time Billy should have served in jail over the destruction of his town. Happy Halloween all you ghouls out there! If you're loving this second season of the podcast, be sure to screenshot where you are listening to it from and post it on your socials! You can tag us at @12dayspod both on Instagram and Twitter. Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    19. Despicable Me's The Grinch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 31:24


    In the nineteenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the need, or lack thereof, for more Grinch movies, Dan delivers his best Smaug impression, and Cara figures out how many ways you can mispronounce Benedict Cumberbatch. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    18. Merry and Bright, White Christmas Sure Is White

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 25:51


    In the eighteenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss whether it's dancing or choreography, Corbin Bleu's Holiday Inn, and Dispatch's “The General.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    17. Die Hard? More Like Live Soft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 29:30


    In the seventeenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss Bruce Willis' sex appeal, the continuity of dirty t-shirts, and settle the debate: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    16. Home Alone 2: Too Many Pigeons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 28:01


    In the season two premiere episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the Son of Sam, Joe Pesci keeping Macaulay Culkin honest, and how New York is always the third character. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    15. It's Christmas in July, Season One Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 33:53


    In the fifteenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the game "Who Me?," agree that Yesmare Before Christmas would be an excellent title for an episode, and share a very special voicemail from Ron Howard. Friends, we've missed you so much. We hope you love this episode as much as we love our silly podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    14. Last Christmas, I Literally Gave You My Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 27:37


    **If you've never seen 2019's Last Christmas - don't let that stop you from listening, you don't need to have seen it to enjoy this episode. Yes, spoilers abound. No, you should not care. Listen to this episode.** In the fourteenth episode and season finale of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss Henry Golding, the origin story of 12 Days Pod, and Cara pitches her very own Christmas song-based movie. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    13. The Muppet Christmas Carol is Absolute Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 31:26


    In the thirteenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan are visited by a few very special guests! They also discuss the reincarnation of Jim Henson and the mistreatment of Miss Piggy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    12. The Santa Clause? More Like Parenting Flaws!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 27:43


    In the twelfth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the mystical powers of elves, shocking alternate castings, and Cara's skepticism of the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    11. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Had a Very Toxic Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 28:27


    In the eleventh episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the appeal of Yukon Cornelius, how Queen Elizabeth could be embedded into this North Pole adventure, and discuss the programming of their own Reindeer Games. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

    10. Elf: Big Man, Small Shower

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 25:48


    In the tenth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss Zooey Deschanel's hair, how New York City is the best part of New York City, and why this movie is for soft boys™ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/12dayspod/support

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