The Sounds of Christmas

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates Leon Day and shares details about the schedule for the rest of 2025 for the Sounds of Christmas station and podcast!Christmas In July episode from 2021!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that made the 2023 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas shares details about his upcoming annual Christmas In July event - the Sounds of Christmas From A to Z!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the passing of Brian Wilson, and the Christmas music legacy he's left behind, with and without the Beach Boys!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas runs down a long list of Christmas albums that are having significant anniversaries this year!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Ashley from the Christmas Chapters podcast, Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast and Kevin from the 'Tis The Soundtrack podcast about which Christmas songs should be covered by new artists and which ones should get a rest!Ashley and Christmas Chapters Podcast Gerry D and the Totally Rad Christmas podcastKevin and the 'Tis The Soundtrack podcastSecondhand Songs most covered songsShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Halloween music and upcoming celebrations for Halfway to Halloween!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Sarah from Christmas Spirit News along with some input from Ashley (sort of) from the Christmas Chapters Podcast about "deluxe" Christmas albums - the ones they liked and the ones that felt like the artist (or probably the label) was just trying to force fans to buy yet another version of the album they'd already bought!Sarah on BlueskySarah on SpotifyAshley and Christmas Chapters Podcast Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks the lawsuit against Mariah Carey and her song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" finally being dismissed!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast about, in observance of April Fools' Day, their favorite Christmas novelty songs (and Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast weighs in on his favorites, too)!Holly Jolly X'masu PodcastTotally Rad Christmas PodcastDigital Dream Door's Novelty Song ListThe Spokeman's Novelty Song ListShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Johnny Mathis' recent decision to retire from touring, leading him into a deep dive of Johnny Mathis' Christmas music!Johnny Mathis Last Four ConcertsShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Bob Rivers and his Twisted Christmas Tunes!Twisted Tunes YouTube ChannelA-Z Of Twisted Christmas TunesShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Kevin from the Tis The Soundtrack podcast about turning the Blues Brothers into a Christmas movie by replacing all of the songs with appropriate (in most cases) Christmas songs!Tis The Soundtrack podcastShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Mel Tormé, the Christmas Song and his other contributions to the Christmas music canon!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about American Idol and the many artists (and judges) that have released Christmas music!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about The Voice and the many artists and coaches that have released Christmas music!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas music at the Grammys and at the Academy Awards!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Dean Martin returning to the charts following the release of a previously-unreleased Christmas song (that wasn't really previously-unreleased)!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Happy New Year, and thanks you for listening in 2024!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas does a deep dive into "Auld Lang Syne", remembers those we lost this year and looks ahead to 2025!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas wishes you a Merry Christmas!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast about their picks as compared to Billboard's list of the Best Christmas Songs of the 21st Century (So Far)!Billboard's List of the Top Christmas Songs Of The 21st Century (So Far)Check out the Christmas Podcasts PodcastShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks singer/songwriters Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder about their Christmas music, including a new single they just released with the Liverbirds (and their efforts to promote the Liverbirds' legacy)!NY Times Mini-Doc on the LiverbirdsLiverbirds Official InstagramLiverbirds Official U.S. InstagramShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about hunting for rare Christmas songs, and crossing the last one off his list!'Tis the Soundtrack's Merry Mixtape of Ken's songsShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas explains why he thinks "Last Christmas" is the "Die Hard" of Christmas songs!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Tower of Power founding member Emilio Castillo, on a break from their current tour. They talk about Tower of Power's new, and first, Christmas album (It's Christmas), their Holidays and Hits tour and some of their plans for 2025!Tower of Power websiteTower of Power's album It's ChristmasShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to writer Kevin McGrath about the latest Christmas compilation he's put together, which has a massive 65-song tracklist!Check out the newest volume (#4) of Have Yourself A Merry Indie ChristmasCheck out last year's volume (#3) of Have Yourself A Merry Indie ChristmasCheck out the second volume of Have Yourself A Merry Indie ChristmasCheck out the first volume of Have Yourself A Merry Indie ChristmasKevin's 2023 appearance on this podcastKevin's 2022 appearance on this podcastShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Michelle Malone about last year's Christmas album, and the Christmas album we might be getting next year (which you can get on her website right now), plus lots of other stuff!Michelle Malone's WebsiteMichelle Malone's music storeMichelle Malone's YouTube channelMichelle Malone on Bands In TownShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas songs that aren't really Christmas songs. Or are they?Episode about "Baby It's Cold Outside"Episode about "Jingle Bell Rock"Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter James Robert Webb about splitting his time between medicine and music, his new version of "Old Toy Trains" and the possible re-release of his Christmas album, along with conversation about lots and lots of music!James Robert Webb WebsiteJames Robert Webb linksGet James Robert Webb's "Old Toy Trains"Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Sally and Ned from Carpenters Legacy about their paths to the Carpenters, their amazing tribute show and their new Christmas album Christmastime With You!Carpenters Legacy WebsiteCarpenters Legacy YouTube ChannelCarpenters Legacy new album Christmastime With YouShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about an article about the first Christmas songs traditional radio stations played this year when they flipped their format to All Christmas music. To delve into that, and other Christmas Song first, he was joined by Ashley from the Magic of the Season podcast, Robert from Behind the Bells, Scott from the Holly Jolly X'Masu podcast and Suzanne from Suzanne's Band!Radio Insight Article on First Christmas SongsMagic of the Season podcastBehind the BellsHolly Jolly X'MasuSuzanne's BandShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Linda Imperial about her Christmas music (and non-Christmas music), including last year's single "Christmas In The Topics", her earlier single "Christmas, You And Me" and her charity appearance with "Little Drummer Boy", plus and her plans for a rocking "Run Rudolph Run"!Linda's first appearance in 2021Linda's appearance last year Linda's websiteShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Cliff Beach about his jazz album, his R&B album and his new Christmas single - all released in 2024, plus inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, Al Green and so much more! Cliff's "Oh Come All Ye FaithfulCliff's "Beach Please"Cliff's "You Showed Me The Way"Cliff on InstagramCliff on FacebookCliff on BlueskyShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to David Arkenstone ("cinematic new age rock") about his Christmas albums, recent releases and his upcoming Christmas tour (which just might get its own release next year)! David Arkenstone's WebsiteDavid Arkenstone on BandcampTour info for "A Winter's Eve with David Arkenstone and Friends"Join David Arkenstone's community of Arkenfans!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks about his decision to leave a social media platform. This has nothing to do with Christmas or Christmas music. But he felt like he owed, at least some, a bit of an explanation.Connect with the Sounds of Christmas:FacebookInstagramThreadsBluesky Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Judith Owen about music, the music biz and her new album Judith Owen Swings Christmas! Get Judith Owen Swings Christmas!Judith Owen's WebsiteJudith's YouTube channel"Christmas Without Tears" in New OrleansShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Liz Kennedy about her music, including her new single "Lizzy's Christmas Sleigh"! Liz Kennedy's WebsiteLiz Kennedy on InstagramLiz Kennedy on FacebookLiz Kennedy on X (formerly Twitter)Liz's first appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcastLiz's 2023 appearance on the Sounds of Christmas podcastShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Dan Ashley (ABC7 San Francisco) about his love of music and his new Christmas single "Put Up The Lights"! Dan's websiteDan's new single "Put Up The Lights"Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas welcomes you to the new season, and introduces you to the singers and bands that have made it possible (along with easy instructions on the three simple ways you can listen)! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from August of 2021! In this episode, Ken talks Elvis Presley and his Christmas music legacy! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from November of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks to Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist and music director Al Pitrelli about music, touring and the legacy of Paul O'Neill! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from September of 2022! In this episode, Ken is joined by Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast and Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast to weigh in on a list of the "Best 80s Christmas songs", and then they come up with their own lists! Totally Rad Christmas podcastHolly Jolly X'masu podcastShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from March of 2021! In this episode, Ken talks about the Christmas music legacy of Nat King Cole! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from September of 2024! In this episode, Ken talks about the annual event when the Sounds of Christmas switches to the Sounds of Halloween! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a text Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from February of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks about a list of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members that recorded, according to a list, the great Christmas songs of all time! And then, of course, he weighs in with his on list! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from May of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks to singer/songwriter/consultant/blogger John O'Leary about some of the lesser known things about the writing of "Jingle Bell Rock", including the conspiracy theories about what might have happened (which probably did happen) in which careers were ended and lives were threatened! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from December of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks about the musical side of the Night Before Christmas!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from April of 2021! In this episode, Ken talks about the song “Baby It's Cold Outside”, along with some of the controversy around it, the War On Christmas (there isn't one) and the ridiculous claims that there's a movement afoot to cancel Christmas!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas begins the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from just a few weeks ago! In this episode, Ken talks about the switch of the Sounds of Christmas station to the Sounds of Halloween, and does a bit of a deep dive into the song "Monster Mash"!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Mike from Vista Blue about thier new EP They Came Back, plus new Christmas music that's on the way from Vista Blue AND Ralphie's Red Ryders (and lots more)! Vista Blue Bandcamp PageRalphie's Red Ryders Bandcamp PageSnow In Southtown PodcastShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Santa Matt from North Pole Radio and Gerry D. from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast about the Christmas Podcast Network's first ornament, and how you can get yours and help support the Red Sled Santa Foundation! Order Your OrnamentRed Sled Santa FoundationSanta Matt and North Pole RadioGerry D and the Totally Rad Christmas PodcastAshley and the Magic of the Season PodcastChristmas Podcast NetworkShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show