Can't Wait for Christmas

On this episode, we're going to explore the very colorful history of Scandinavia's favorite Christmas animal, the Yule Goat. We'll also count down the top 5 corporate Christmas marketing fails, give you an EGGcelent deep fried recipe sure to be a hit at a Christmas party or any party, and listener Chris will give us his micro reviews of multiple film adaptations of A Christmas Carol. Download here! 00:00 – 01:45 Intro 01:45 – 03:04 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:04 – 09:53 5 Golden Things – Corporate Christmas Marketing Fails 09:53 – 12:49 Chris' Mass of Christmas Carols…

On this episode, we're going to hit the beach and answer the question, what does a sand dollar have to do with Christmas? We'll also count down the top 5 Christmas yacht rock songs, get an expensive glimpse at our Christmas future, and find a little year round Christmas in the Most Magical Place on Earth. Download here! 00:00 – 01:59 Intro 01:59 – 05:06 We Need A Little Christmas Now 05:06 – 11:29 5 Golden Things – Yacht Rock Christmas Songs 11:29 – 16:12 All I Want For Christmas is News 16:12 – 20:14 The Legend of the Sand…

On this episode, we take a look back at what Christmas was like durring the Great Depression. We also give you a fun Christmas candle craft idea and countdown the top non-Christmas songs from famous Christmas artists. Download here! 00:00 – 02:19 Intro/YouTube Announcement 02:19 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:59 – 12:49 5 Golden Things – Non-Christmas Songs From Famous Christmas Artists 12:49 – 23:04 Christmas During the Great Depression 23:04 – 26:04 Wrap Up 26:04 – 30:01 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The…

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On this episode, we're going to talk about Oliver Cromwell and the English ban on Christmas. We'll also take Amazon Prime to task for ruining a Christmas classic, find a way to make Christmas cinema last all year, and we've got the top 5 songs from Christmas movies that aren't about Christmas. Download here! 00:00 – 02:59 Intro 02:59 – 04:54 We Need A Little Christmas Now 04:54 – 13:06 5 Golden Things Non-Christmas Songs From Christmas Movies 13:06 – 16:29 All I Want For Christmas Is News 16:29 – 23:56 Oliver Cromwell and the English Ban On Christmas 23:56…

On this bonus episode, we respond to some listener comments, investigate a disturbing poll about waning interest in Christmas traditions, and sing a “Wicked” new parody song. Download here! 00:00 – 01:22 Intro 01:22 – 05:28 Santa Babb's Mailbag 05:28 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 09:48 – 11:32 Try Some Caroling (Defying Gravity Parody) 11:32 – 14:09 Wrap Up 14:09 – 17:18 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

On this episode, we'll be rockin around the life story of legendary singer Brenda Lee. Also, we'll see how you voted in our Muppet themed Who Sang It Best, Tim's oldest son will stop by to cook us a Christmas breakfast, and Gerry from totally rad Christmas will also be stopping by to give us his super-sized Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 06:11 We Need A Little Christmas Now 06:11 – 17:52 5 Golden Things – 80's Animated Action Christmas Episodes/Specials (With special guest, Gerry, from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast) 17:52 – 31:22…

On this episode, we'll celebrate the 100th Anniversary of an event that's the unofficial kick off of the Christmas season, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. We'll also give you a tip on how to put a little Blitzen in your breakfast, and Mike from the Advent Calendar House podcast stops by to help us celebrate Muppetvember with his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:40 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:40 – 15:02 5 Golden Things – Muppet Christmas Episodes (With special guest, Mike, from the Advent Calendar House Podcast) 02:22 – 32:34 Macy's…

On this bonus episode for Christmas Podcast Day, we look at Christmas in the headlines with an entire episode devoted to the segment, “All I Want For Christmas Is News.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:22 Intro 02:22 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 09:48 – 12:23 Wrap Up 12:23 – 14:41 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Pre-Order your Christmas Podcast Network ornament (with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Red Sled Foundation) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform

On this episode, we have invited esteemed film critic and Christmas movie expert, Alonso Duralde, to join us and celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the classic film, White Christmas. We'll also tell you how you can decorate your tree and help others at the same time, and Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast stops by to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 03:03 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:03 – 13:04 5 Golden Things – Coziest Christmas Stories (with special guest: Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast) 13:04 – 58:16 White Christmas…

On this episode, we'll learn about the Christmas dessert people love to hate or hate to love…Fruitcake. We'll give you a way to add some Christmas to your fridge, put some Christmas into politics (sorta…not really…well, you'll see) and Adam from Merry Britsmas stops by to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:46 Intro 01:46 – 04:08 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:08 – 06:08 Need a Little Christmas Now – Part 2…sorta 06:08 – 12:06 5 Golden Things – Top British Christmas Songs That Aren't Really About Christmas (with special guest: Adam from Merry Britsmas)…

On this episode, we'll learn about the creation and inspiration behind the Christmas hymn, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear. We'll also give you a recipe that lands on the intersection of Mexican cuisine, Italian cuisine, and Christmas spirit. We've got another Who Sang it Best, and Anthony and Thom from Tis The Podcast stop by to give us a list of their favorite movie Santas. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 04:23 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:23 – 10:22 5 Golden Things – Top Five Movie Santas (with special guests: Anthony and Thom from Tis The…

On this episode, it's time for our yearly listener feedback anniversary special. Today we'll talk about how a tragedy lead to a yearly Christmas tradition between Halifax and Boston, give you a tip on ow to celebrate Christmas in July, and Tim' mom will be stopping by for a special Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 02:57 Need a Little Christmas Now 02:57 – 07:48 5 Golden Things – Top Five Decorations That Made Tim's Mom Say “Wow” (with special guest: Tim's Mom!) 07:48 – 12:38 Santa Babb's Mail Bag 12:38 – 18:56 The Halifax…

On this episode, we're really gonna “blow things up” talking about Christmas inflatables. We've also got a tip for you about how to enjoy Christmas via the lens of foreign films, we've got the return of Who Sang it Best, and Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast joins us to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 02:17 Intro 02:17 – 03:57 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:57 – 17:04 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Monsters (with special guest: Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast) 17:04 – 26:26 Inflatables 26:26 – 28:07 Who Sang It…

On this episode, we'll play another round of everybody's favorite game, “Is it a Christmas Movie” as we look at the 1984 film, Gremlins. We'll also give you a tip on how Christmas can keep you safe and special guest Ken from the Sounds of Christmas podcast joins us to give us his top five picks for Christmas movies where music is essential to the story. Download here! 00:00 – 02:01 Intro 02:01 – 03:36 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:36 – 16:26 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas movies where music is essential to the story (with special…

On this episode, Tim begrudgingly discusses the song, The Christmas Shoes, gives you a tip on how to get a taste of Christmas in paradise any time, and Robert from the Behind the Bells Podcast stops by to give his top 5 depictions of the North Pole. Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:23 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:23 – 21:07 5 Golden Things – Top Five Depictions of the North Pole (with special guest: Robert from the Behind the Bells Podcast) 21:07 – 36:40 The Christmas Shoes 36:40 – 38:47 Wrap Up 38:47 – 40:19 Outtakes…

On this episode, we'll learn about a celebration that was kinda like Christmas but before Christmas, Saturnalia. We'll also give you a tip to get a little more prepared for Christmas right now instead of waiting until the end of the year, we've got the winner of our recent Who Sang It Best poll, and Glen from the Seasons Eatings podcast joins us to give us his top 5 Christmas food world records. Download here! 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 02:59 Need a Little Christmas Now 02:59 – 07:55 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Food World Records…

On this episode, we'll talk about that special time leading up to Christmas, Advent. We'll also give you the recipe for a fun snack that you can customize with holiday style, we've got the return of “Who Sang It Best,” and special guest Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast gives us his five favorite lesser known Christmas movies. Download here! 00:00 – 02:15 Intro 02:15 – 04:24 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:24 – 11:43 5 Golden Things – Top Five Lesser Known Christmas Movies (with special guest: Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu Podcast) 11:43 – 16:44 Advent…

On this episode, we'll take a look at one of the most popular Christmas toys of all time, Barbie. We'll give you a tip on how to add some subtle Christmas to your yard and Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast joins us to countdown the top five Christmas podcasts. Download here! 00:00 – 01:58 Intro 01:58 – 04:44 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:44 – 11:37 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Podcasts (with special guest: Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast) 11:37 – 26:14 Barbie 26:14 – 28:23 Wrap Up 28:23 – 31:28 Outtakes “We Wish You…

On this episode, we'll announce the winner of Merry Music Madness and count down the top 5 Christmas cookies. Download here! 00:00 – 01:04 Intro 01:04 – 03:20 Merry Music Madness Winner Announcement 03:20 – 36:58 5 Golden Things – Christmas Cookies 36:58 – 39:14 Wrap Up 39:14 – 42:53 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Tim on Afternnons with Jesse Mulligan https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018920305/counting-down-to-christmas-for-364-days-a-year List of Top Christmas Cookies by State https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-most-popular-christmas-cookies-by-state-according-to-google/ar-AA15zhAH Cookie Recipies https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grandma-s-polish-cookies/ https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/easy-italian-christmas-cookies/b69063ac-577b-485d-976c-4a3f3eb3bf0e https://www.yellowblissroad.com/christmas-cookie-pinwheels/ https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/best-ever-chewy-gingerbread-cookies/566982dc-299f-4134-a835-4cc57dcba739 https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/classic-peanut-butter-blossom-cookies/a3563f6e-96b0-443f-ae0a-53cef4be6db6 https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/sugar-cookie-mms-bars/3e143dd9-04af-4cf8-80d9-980fb2a57867…

On this episode, we do profiles on the two finalists of Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby and Andy Williams, so YOU can vote on who is the ultimate Christmas singer. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR) 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 02:53 Finals Announcement 02:53 – 23:16 Andy Williams 23:16 – 39:49 Bing Crosby 39:49 – 42:04 Wrap Up 42:04 – 44:32 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Andy Williams Interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACA1C3826001F3B6 Christmas…

On this episode, we are very lucky to have Jasper Smith from Straight No Chaser joining us during the middle of the group's Sleighin' It Tour. We'll also share a fun way to enjoy your Christmas leftovers, count down the top 5 every day items to get when they're Christmas themed, and we'll reveal our Final Festive Four in Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR) 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:48 – 07:31 Five Golden Things (Christmas Themed Everyday Items) 07:31 – 33:45 A…

On this episode, we celebrate #ChristmasPodcastDay with a bonus episode all about A Sesame Street Christmas Carol. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4) 00:00 – 02:25 Intro and welcome 02:25 – 12:56 A Sesame Street Christmas Carol 12:56 – 15:36 Wrap Up 15:36 – 17:11 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Links to #ChristmasPodcastDay on Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=%23ChristmasPodcastDay https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ChristmasPodcastDay/ https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/christmaspodcastday/ https://www.threads.net/search/?q=%23christmaspodcastday https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ChristmasPodcastDay

On this episode, we'll talk about the phenomenon of “Christmas Creep.” We'll find out how long it's been happening (spoiler alert: way longer than you think) and give you some strategies to cope with the stress of it. We'll also count down the top five Christmas world records, tell you how to listen to Christmas movies, and move on to round 4 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4) 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 03:27 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:27 – 09:02 Five Golden Things (Christmas World Records) 09:02 –…

On this episode, well learn about the crazy yet touching origins of Secret Santa. We'll also countdown 5 more great Christmas commercials, pipe some of the happiest Christmas music on earth in your ears, and we'll find out which Christmas singers are moving on to round 3 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 3) 00:00 – 02:02 Intro 02:02 – 05:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:00 – 13:39 Five Golden Things (More Christmas Commercials) 13:39 – 25:45 Secret Santa 25:45 – 30:57 Merry Music Madness Round 3 30:57 – 33:12 Wrap…

On this episode, we're going to talk about something that has become ubiquitous during the run up to Christmas, Pumpkin Spice. We'll also tell you an easy way to make some adorable and delicious mini snowmen, we'll count down the top five Christmas fire safety tips, and we'll take another step closer to the final round of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 2) 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:31 – 10:35 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fire Hazards and How To Avoid Them)…

On this episode, it's our 8th anniversary listener appreciation special. So, we'll celebrate the legendary Tony Bennett, countdown the top five Australian Christmas traditions, and put a little Christmas in your workout routine. Plus, it's finally time to move on to round 2 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 1) 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:31 – 11:11 Five Golden Things (Australian Christmas Traditions) 11:11 – 17:54 Santa Babb's Mailbag 17:54 – 34:23 Remembering Tony Bennett 34:21 – 37:48 Merry Music Madness…

On this episode, we'll go across the pond and learn about an English holiday tradition, the Christmas cracker. Tim will also get his whole family involved in reviewing some Christmas essential oil fragrances. In addition, we'll give you a tip to put Christmas in front of your eyes any day, and we'll launch the final part of round 1 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 4) 00:00 – 03:10 Intro 03:10 – 05:51 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:51 – 24:42 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fragrances from Magic Candle…

On this episode, we're traveling all the way to Iceland to hear the legend of the Yule Lads. We'll also count down the top 5 Christmas movie quotes, discover a little bonus Christmas in the Pacific Northwest, and we've got the results from the latest round of voting in Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 3) 00:00 – 01:48 Intro 01:48 – 04:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:09 – 10:53 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movie Quotes) 10:53 – 18:27 The Yule Lads 18:27 – 21:20 Merry Music Madness Round…

On this episode, we're taking Christmas intergalactic as we discuss the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special. We'll also countdown the top five minor characters who should have their own Christmas stories, we've got a way for you to welcome guest into your home…Christmas style, and we'll share our first batch of results in Merry Movie Madness! Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 2) 00:00 – 03:08 Intro 03:08 – 04:46 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:46 – 11:03 Five Golden Things (Minor Christmas Characters Who Deserve Their Own Stories) 11:03 – 20:40…

On this episode, we're going to give Santa's main squeeze some long over due respect as we celebrate Mrs Claus. We've also got an egg-cellent recipe for you, we'll countdown the top 5 times a Christmas movie poll got it wrong, and we'll launch round one of our Christmas musician showdown Merry Movie Madness! Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part1) 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 04:32 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:32 – 09:17 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round) 09:17 – 11:34 All I Want…

On this episode, we're going to get all mushy on you as we examine romantic love at Christmas time. We'll also teach you how to snack on some Christmas anytime, count down the top 5 places to find Christmas in Disneyland when it's not Christmas time, and we'll share with you then name you created for this year's brands new segment. Download here! 00:00 – 02:52 Intro 02:52 – 04:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:50 – 10:34 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round) 10:34 – 16:37 Christmas and Romance 16:37 – 18:19…

On this episode, we'll discuss when the Christmas decorations should come down. We'll also run down the top 5 post Christmas deals Tim got this year, give you a “Christmas Now” tip that will help you sleep a little merrier tonight, and finally we need your help naming this year's audience participation segment. Download here! 00:00 – 01:33 Intro 01:33 – 02:57 Babb Christmas Recap 02:57 – 04:15 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:15 – 09:24 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Post Christmas Deals) 09:24 – 15:26 When Should Christmas Decorations Come Down? 15:26 – 17:04 Help Us Name…

On this bonus episode, Tim breaks down some unanswered questions from the Santa ClausE films to see if the new series answers them. We'll also wrap up Mer-Re-Castmas with It's A Wonderful Life, and the Imaginary Listeners join the fun to salute Underneath The Tree. Download here! 00:00 – 01:58 Intro 03:09 – 07:41 Five Golden Things (Santa ClausE Questions) 07:41 – 16:03 Mer-Re-Castmas 16:03 – 19:28 A Special Salute to Underneath The Tree 19:28 – 21:31 Wrap Up 21:31 – 22:22 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The…

On this episode, we'll side step the usual debate by talking about the sequel to Die Hard and decide if it is a Christmas movie. We'll also countdown the top 5 misheard Christmas lyrics and add a Christmas twist to a favorite snack. Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 03:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now (Christmas Tree S'mores) 03:09 – 08:02 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Misheard Christmas Lyrics) 08:02 – 19:59 Die Hard 2 – Is It a Christmas Movie? 19:59 – 22:18 Wrap Up 22:18 – 24:43 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United…

On this episode, we'll look at the history of the most infamous shopping day of the year and the kick off to the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday. We'll also count down the top five holiday “hacks” you can use to add a little more magic to your Christmas celebrations, we'll talk a bit about Muppet Christmas goodness as we do every Muppetvember, and well see how you'd recast Jingle All the Way in our penultimate edition of Mer-Re-Castmas. Download here! 00:00 – 02:16 Intro 02:16 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:48 – 11:06 Five Golden Things…

It's a #ChristmasPodcastDay bonus episode as we welcome Brian Earl, host of Christmas Past and author of “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions.' Download here! 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 34:39 Brian Earl Interview 34:39 – 46:35 “Not My Holiday” Game 46:35 – 48:46 Wrap Up 48:46 – 50:44 Outtakes (now with more insanity) “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (The Book) https://christmaspastpodcast.com/book/ Christmas Past…

On this episode, we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Toys For Tots! We'll also take some time to honor lost legend, Angela Lansbury. We'll countdown the top five Christmas movie villains, recast the Santa Clause, continue to sing the praises of Underneath the Tree, and give you a chance to win a copy of Brian Earl's new book, “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 04:07 We Need a Little Christmas Now (A Salute to Angela Lansbury) 04:07 – 09:49 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movie Villains) 09:49 – 13:52…

On this episode, we'll be talking about one of Tim's favorite Christmas songs, Underneath The Tree by Kelly Clarkson. We'll also countdown the top 5 random Christmas facts, and we've got some great news about where you can get a little Christmas now…in bulk. Download here! 00:00 – 01:48 Intro 01:48 – 03:25 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:25 – 07:14 Five Golden Things (Random Christmas facts) 07:14 – 13:44 Santa Babb's Mailbag 13:44 – 22:02 Underneath the Tree 22:02 – 23:26 Recastmas Time 23:26 – 25:34 Wrap Up 25:34 – 27:26 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”…

It's a Ber months bonus episode! We're going to take a look at some Christmas news that just came out of the D23 expo, including a deep dive into the Muppet Christmas Carol 30th anniversary panel with special guest, Dave from Mousetalgia! Also, we'll hear news from the Santa Clauses panel, and, as promised, we've got your answers for the latest round of Recastmas Time. Download here! 00:00 – 01:56 Intro 01:56 – 04:43 The Santa Clauses panel at D23 Expo 04:43 – 35:30 Muppet Christmas Carol 30th Anniversary D23 Panel with Dave from Mousetalgia 35:30 – 42:11 Recastmas Time…

It's our 100th episode! We'll be discussing the most controversial Christmas song, Baby, It's Cold Outside. We'll also tell you how to get a little Christmas humor in your life and countdown the top five non-Christmas songs that should be “Love Actuallied” into Christmas songs (Trust us, it'll make sense when you hear it)! Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 03:30 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:30 – 10:41 Five Golden Things (Non-Christmas Songs To “Love Actually” Into Christmas Songs) 10:41 – 27:16 Baby, It's Cold Outside 27:16 – 29:46 Wrap Up 29:46 – 31:57 Outtakes “We…

On this episode, it's our 7th anniversary listener feedback special! We'll be reading emails comments and messages from you ! We'll be talking about things like how to “drink in” a little more Christmas, we'll countdown the top 5 tropical Christmas songs, we'll learn about an obscure Christmas special, Tim will try and fail to find the origin of a ubiquitous piece of Christmas iconography, and much, much more. Plus, we'll see who you'd cast in a remake of the Grinch in the latest Recastmas Time! Download here! 00:00 – 02:57 Intro and apology 02:57 – 04:06 We Need a…

On this episode, we're baking up a tale for you, it's the history of Christmas's favorite baked good: gingerbread. Plus, we'll countdown the top 5 gifts for dads, give you an idea of how to shine some Christmas light into your night, and we'll also hear your picks for how you'd recast the movie Die Hard in another addition of: Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 02:03 Intro 02:03 – 03:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:00 – 07:37 Five Golden Things (Gifts for dads) 07:37 – 11:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 11:48 – 17:24 Gingerbread 17:24…

On this episode, we'll learn about Santa's Workshop North Pole, a Christmas themed amusement park in Colorado, and talk with one of the general managers of the park, Austin Lawhorn. We'll also run down the top 5 opening lines in Christmas movies, discover a way to add a little Christmas to your next formal affair, and we'll reveal your picks for recasting Miracle on 34th Street for Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 04:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:00 – 11:56 Five Golden Things (First Lines In Christmas Movies) 11:56 – 13:27 The North Pole…

On this episode, we're going to look at ways we can give a Christmas present to Mother Earth by having a more environmentally friendly Christmas. You'll also hear about a new Christmas discovery Tim made at Disneyland, we'll count down the top 5 reasons that Santa Claus might be a Wizard, and we'll hear your ideas for recasting Home Alone, in our newest feature: Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 01:55 Intro 01:55 – 03:07 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:07 – 09:35 Five Golden Things (Reasons Why Santa Might Be a Wizard) 09:35 – 15:29 Tips for an Eco-Friendly…

On this episode, it's a Christmas crossover with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we review the Disney plus series Hawkeye. We'll also countdown the top 5 Star Trek Christmas “songs,” get some advice for keeping Christmas in our hearts all year from a little kid, and we'll official kick off our new feature, Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 Intro 01:40 – 03:16 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:16 – 12:33 Five Golden Things (Star Trek Christmas “Songs”) 12:33 – 26:10 Hawkeye (Is It A Christmas Movie?) [14:00 – 16:35 Hawkeye spoilers] 26:10 – 28:09 Simply Having A Wacky…

On this episode, we'll talk about what we know (or more accurately what we think we know but actually don't know) about the Magi, aka the Wise Men. We've also got a recipe for you for a cranberry cream cheese dip, we'll count down some Christmas jokes, and we'll close things out with a fun new interactive segment for 2022, “Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 04:28 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:28 – 07:55 Five Golden Things (Christmas Jokes) 07:55 – 14:27 The Magi 14:27 – 16:54 Simply Having A…

On this episode, Tim gives you a trip report of his Christmas vacation at Disney's Aulani resort in Hawaii. We've also got a quick tip for beating the post Christmas blues, and we'll count down the top five movies that help you transition from Christmas to the new year. Download here! 00:00 – 02:43 Intro 02:43 – 05:04 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:04 – 12:53 Five Golden Things (Transitional Christmas Movies) 12:53 – 16:02 All I Want For Christmas Is News 16:02 – 30:22 Christmas at Aulani (Trip Report) 30:22 – 32:57 Wrap Up and shout out to…

On this BONUS episode, we count down the top five a capella Christmas songs and thank you for a year of wonderful Christmas fun! Download here! 00:00 – 00:59 Intro 00:59 – 07:18 Five Golden Things: A Capella Christmas Songs 07:18 – 09:47 Soon May The Santa Claus Come (Wellerman parody) 09:47 – 12:11 Wrap Up 12:11 – 21:09 A Special Christmas Greeting from the Christmas Podcast Network “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Soon May The Santa Claus Come…

On this episode, we'll be talking about the song, Silver Bells, and we'll learn how this song became a holiday staple. We'll also countdown the top five movies who's premises should be use to make a Hallmark Christmas movie, we'll give you a recipe for turkey roulade, and we'll find out how you'd spend $5k before Christmas in the final edition of Season's Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:44 Intro 01:53 – 05:21 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:21 – 12:34 Five Golden Things (Movie Premises to Use in Future Hallmark Movies) 12:34 – 19:37 Silver Bells 19:37 –…

On this BONUS episode, it's a special edition of Season's Musings where we talk to Dave, Jeff, and Kristen of the Mousetalgia podcast about how they would decorate the outsides their houses if time and money were no object! Download here! 00:00 – 01:19 Intro 01:19 – 13:46 Season's Musings – Mousetalgia Edition 13:46 – 16:46 Wrap Up 16:46 – 18:13 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode…