Total Christmas Podcast

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.We dedicate this episode to the delightful Chris Coon.We commence the show with The Quiz. I scored 9, can you do any better?Then it's Do You Hear What I Hear, and Bob Baker looks at the word Constable to describe an officer of the law here in the UK.We have the return of The Muppet Christmas Show and this time we look at the The Bear in the Big Blue House - A Berry Bear Christmas Parts 1 and 2.You can watch them here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WBQ2zqrQvcThen Bob returns with Where Are You Christmas, and this time he's found it in South Korea.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/In What The Dickens we take a look at a passage that describes Christmas Eve in London town and a few words and phrases you might not be familiar with. My particular favourite is the 'Flaring Links',This episode's recommendation is Desert Island Discs, I may have recommended it before, but who cares. There are over a thousand episodes to listen featuring all sorts of famous celebs so if you're after a new listen check it out.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with The Quiz and I have a new book. Let me know how you get on.Then Bob Baker, our self-appointed podcast barman, talks about the word Blimey, a classic British term that isn't that popular overseas.Next up we have some ideas for listener Rob Taylor on how he can raise some money for charity at Christmas. One suggestion is to try to break a world record and we take a look at some Christmas records that could be achievable.Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas? and it turns out Christmas is in Bracebridge, Ontario in Canada. A delightful place that has been used as a filming location for a couple of Christmas films.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast, from Hope Media. It stars Sean Astin and a bunch of other famous voices. There are a few changes from the source material, but it's certainly worth a listen.  You can check it out here: https://scroogepodcast.com/Get in touch.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with Do You Hear What I Hear, and our resident barman Bob Baker takes a look at Trainers (or Sneakers).This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is Ms Scrooge, starring Cecily Tyson as a female Scrooge set in modern day. Have a watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32PQC6Ovu90Then we have a request from listener Rob Taylor. He's keen to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK this Christmas and he's hoping you might have some ideas for how to do it. Check out Rob's Just Giving page here:www.justgiving.com/page/robert-taylor-8Last episode I used up all the questions in my quiz book, so before I start on my new book it's the return of Santa Banter. My good friend Scott Newman has a go, and with a bit of help from me, he managed 9. Check out Scott's Podcasts.Tinsel Tunes:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesChristmas Morninng:https://christmasmorningpodcast.com/Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas and he has not one but two great places in Cleveland, Ohio where you can celebrate Christmas all year round. Check out Bob's pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, it's great:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Last episode I recommended Father Ted, well one of the stars, Frank Kelly, had a Christmas song he released in 1982. It's a twisted take on The 12 Days of Christmas and is a bit of fun. Have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8OPuwa783gThis episode's recommendation is Tinsel Tunes, they took a short break, but they're back and better than ever so have a listen.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with a version of A Christmas Carol. This was produced by the BBC in 1977 and starts Michael Hordern as Scrooge. It stays very close to the book.You can watch it here:  https://odysee.com/@GaryPSmith:6/AChristmasCarol1977:aThen we have Jack Ask, and it's our second question from listener Travis. Is a maths question acceptable as a reindeer game?In Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob Baker looks at the British use of the word Pratt.Then it's The Christmas Quiz. This is the last one from the book I've been using, but never fear, I have another book that I'll be starting next week.Next up Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas. This time he's looking at Gremado in Brazil where it's Christmas all year long.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then in we take a look at some Guinness World Records about Christmas trees. There are some very interesting records and even one you could have a go at beating.This episodes recommendation is the sit com Father Ted. It was made in the late 90s and is very funny, and has a classic Christmas episode. If you can find it, give it a watch.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with the return of Jack Ask and my Canadian listener, Travis, wants to know what's the best dessert to have after your Christmas dinner.Then our podcast barman, Bob Baker, takes a look at the word Queue in Do You Hear What I Hear.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is the Cbeebies Panto. It's not too bad and you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBY_om7PNqUThen it's The Christmas Quiz. I scored 9, cause I'm clever. Email me with your score.Next up Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas and this time it's a village in North China that celebrates all year long.This episode's Christmas Not So Classic is Christmas Time by Bryan Adams. It gets airplay around the world, but never really made it here in the UK.  Have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amk7AiEI43IGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!We start the episode with a version of A Christmas Carol. This one is a Christmas special of the long running Canadian kids show The Buck Shot Show and it's called Buckanezer Scrooge.  It's an interesting one.Watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1SgFBXrrVcThen Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear. Do you know the difference between an Estate and a Station Wagon? You're about to find out.Check out Bob's pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/After the joke it's the Quiz. I scored 7, see if you can beat that.Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas and it's another place we should all visit.This episode's Christmas Not So Classic is called Father Christmas by The Kinks. It never hit the charts, but it still pops up in the odd film every now and then.Have a look:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPPCPqDINEkThis episode's recommendation is Elimation, a podcast where a dad and his two grown sons discuss what films, songs and sitcoms are the best. I've been enjoying it.Check it out here:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/elimination/id1523720572Get in touch.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with a Chirstmas Not So Classic. It's called Christmas Day and it's by the British band Squeeze. Released at the height of their success it failed to even chart.Have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB6BIYjPeHMNext up it's our podcast barman Bob Baker with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he's talking to us about the word bonnet.Then it's the return of What The Dickens. I look at the village where Scrooge is taken by the Ghost of Christmas Past. It's based on a town called Medway where Dickens spent much of his childhood.After that it's The Christmas Quiz. I scored a measily 6.5, why not let me know your score so I you get to hear your name in the next episode.Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas and he takes us to the town of Drobak in Norway where it's Christmas all year round.Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/It's been a while, but it's time for anther look at a Muppet Christmas Special and this time it's Elmo's World Happy Holidays. It might be aimed at pre-schoolers, but I watch it most years and love it.Watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0K3YtCORdMGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello everybody, we're back for a brand new year!First up it's Christmas All Over The World and we take a look at the Catalonian tradition of El Caganer.  A small figurine doing a poo in a nativity scene.Next Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the meaning of the word 'Rubber'.After the Joke, it's the Quiz.  Make sure you email me your score.Then Bob is back with a brand new segment.  It's called Where Are You Christmas and in it, Bob looks for places around the world where Christmas is celebrated all year round.Check out Bob's Podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is Bah Humbug! The Story of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol.  It's a live reading starring James Earl Jones as Scrooge and Martin Sheen as everyone else. It's worth a look, so check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OS4yY6RImIThis episodes recommendation is The Detectorists, a delightful British sitcom starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.  All the episodes are on YouTube and are easy to find.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Everyone!It's the last episode of the show this year and it's packed.First up we have a Worst Present Ever. It's another one sent in by listener Rob Taylor and it's not a gift anyone would want.Then Bob Baker, out podcast barman, is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's talking about Santa's Grotto.Nest up it's The Quiz and Scott Newman from Tinsel Tunes joins us and he gets a personal best.Check out Scott's podcasts here:Tinsel Tunes:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesChristmas Morninng:https://christmasmorningpodcast.com/This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is the Netflix original from 2022 called Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.  It's a sort of remake of the Albert Finney version from 1970 and it's alright I suppose.Then Bob Baker is back with Spread A Smile of Joy and he suggests some ways to get the little ones to spread some happiness.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Last episode Jeannie Mulligan had a go at The Quiz and embarrassed herself, but this episode she redeems herself with her Christmas Sarnie Competition where she compares some of the festive sandwiches on offer.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.It's a packed show so let's not mess about.First up it's Santa Claus is NOT Coming to Town, and listener Timothy Dumont has shared the story of how he spoiled the myth of Santa to a bunch of teenagers.Do you know the difference between a Sidewalk and Pavement?  Well there isn't one and, in Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob Baker explains it all.Then it's our yearly visit to Shelli and Frank Arnold's Christmas village.  It's a true work of art and if you want to check it out I've put a bunch of pictures on Facebook.Next up we chat to Steven A McKay. He's a historical fiction writer and each year he writes a novella or short story featuring the characters from his Robin Hood series.  This year's book has two stories, The Heretic of Haltemprice Priory and The Winter Hunt.If you want to check it out, here's a link:https://amzn.eu/d/b54tTF4We also play Wassail The Night Away. A song written by Steven and his podcast co-host.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is Blackadder's Christmas Carol, but if you want to hear it you'll have to go to The Advent Calendar House Podcast, where I chat about it with host Mike Westfall.Here's a link:https://adventcalendar.house/episodes/blackadders-christmas-carolThen Bob Baker is back with Spread a Smile of Joy.  The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, so why not go carol singing this year and spread some joy around your neighbourhood.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then Jeanie Mulligan is back to have another go at The Quiz.See if you can beat her score (you shouldn't find it too hard).This episode's recommendation is I'm Not Complaining with Robin and Juno. My two daughters are possibly the world's youngest podcast hosts, and I think you'll enjoy their show so have a listen:anchor.fm/notcomplainingI'm also plugging my stuff so if you want any merch here's a link:https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-total-christmas-podstoreAnd if you want to read my book (WARNING: it contains lots of rude words) here's a link:https://amzn.eu/d/5zZ6YE9Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!It's a packed show, and we start off with a not particularly good version of A Christmas Carol from 2001. It's animated and has the voices of Kate Winslet, Simon Callow and Nic Cage as Jacon Marley.You can watch here, or not, it's your life:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptEiotEFUdk&t=4116sNext up is A Story of Shame from our listener Nettie Tebeau. Then it's our yearly chat with Scott Newman of Tinsel Tunes.  This time we look at the King of Christmas (at least in the UK), Cliff Richard.  He's been part of the Christmas number 1 four times and he's also released a whole bunch of other Christmas songs (and 2 albums).  We talk about 4 of his songs and you can check them out here:Cliff Richard & The Shadows - I Love Youhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNRDiVcTrPISaviours Dayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTI8CWSiZ40Whenever God Shines His Lighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--XE4CYGRSY21st Century Christmashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ZpCKiA7W8Check out Scott's Podcasts.Tinsel Tunes:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesChristmas Morninng:https://christmasmorningpodcast.com/Last episode we talked about The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Bryton Taylor, and this episode we doing the draw to see who the lucky winner is.  The name is picked out by Robin, one of the hosts of I'm Not Complaining with Robin & Juno.Check out their podcast here:https://open.spotify.com/show/0TVqhdoyML6wR38BtaWmpoThen it's the Quiz and you can test yourself against our guest Mike Westfall from The Advent Calendar House Podcast.Check out his show here:https://adventcalendar.house/Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

This show has it all.Well, it has some stuff.First up it's The Quiz, see if you can beat my score of 8.Then Bob Baker explains the difference between University and College in Do You Hear What I Hear.We've been sent another Worst Present Ever from Rob Taylor, and this one is a Festive Bounty.After that, listener Benjamin Hall has sent us a definitive top 5 of the all time greatest US Christmas adverts.  If you disagree you're welcome to send me your top 5.This episode we have another giveaway.  If you'd like to win a copy of The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Bryton Taylor, all you have to do is email me 'Let's 'ave it', and it could be yours.Check out the book here:https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-Unofficial-Elf-CookbookThen, thanks to a question in The Quiz, we look at who Kerstman is.  It's an interesting one.It seems that in The Quiz last episode, Martin Goodman was the only listener who knew Showaddywaddy sung Hey Mr Christmas, well this episode we have a listen to it.Check out the song here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWRbdrTWISkThen Bob Baker is back with Spread a Smile of Joy, and he looks at giving thanks as a way to spread the love.Check out Bob's pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, it's great:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is a Rude Retelling by Brian Harvey of East 17 fame.  It's not for the sensitive, but it's a bit of fun if you don't mind swearing.Here's a link:https://shows.acast.com/a-christmas-carol-the-rude-retellingThis episode's recommendation is a British sitcom called Miranda.  Me and the wife have just rewatched all 20 episodes and I think you'll enjoy it.Not sure if it's streaming where you live, but here's a link:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1533435/Get in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Welcome to the show!We start off with another tradition from Cornwall here in the UK.  It's called the Cornish Kissing Bunch and it's a Christmas wreath but with a twist.Then Bob Baker, our resident bar tender, looks at the British word 'Git' in Do You Hear What I Hear.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is A Christmas Karen from 2022.  It's a modern twist on the classic tale and it ain't that good.You can watch it for free if you have Amazon Prime, and here's a bit more info:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14219486/Remember last episode we talked about Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories and I gave you the opportunity to win 3 of them.  Well we draw out the winner with our special guest star Juno from I'm Not Complaining Podcast.Check out the lovely books here:https://www.biblioasis.com/product-category/fiction/seths-christmas-ghost-stories/and listen to Juno's podcast here:anchor.fm/notcomplainingNext up Bob is back and he has another idea for how you can spread a bit of joy.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's The Quiz,  I scored 8.  Make sure to send in your score so I can read it out in the next episode.Then it's the return of Santa Claus is NOT Coming To Town and we have the return of Jeannie Mulligan who tells us how she found the truth about Santa.This episode's recommendation is Christmas Clatter with Todd Killian.It talks about Christmas, have a listen here:https://www.christmasclatter.com/Get in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmailc.omWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

It's a packed episode filled with all sorts.We begin with a look at the Cornish custom of Star Gazy Pie.  It's not the most appetising pie you'll ever see, but it has a great history.Then our Podcast Barman Bob Baker takes a look at Caskets and Coffins.Next it's our yearly tradition of looking at Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories produced by Biblioasis.If you want to win the latest 3 books in the series email me with the following..."Yeah, I'll ave em".Check out the lovely little books here:https://www.biblioasis.com/product-category/fiction/seths-christmas-ghost-stories/In last episode's quiz I had never heard of the song Christmas Through Your Eyes by Gloria Estefan, so we take a look at the song, which was a B-side to the Miami Mega Mix.Want to watch a badly acted operatic version of A Christmas Carol?  Then check out Mr Scrooge from South Carolina ETV.  Here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d49ucMOKh5sNext up Bob is back with Spread A Smile of Joy and he talks about giving blood.  It's a great way to save a life.Then it's The Christmas Quiz and you get to test yourself against the lovely Jeanie Mulligan from Ireland .Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Merry Christmas you beautiful people!We start the latest episode with a version of A Christmas Carol from the The Guild of Thespian Puppets.  It doesn't have the greatest production values, but it's very funny.Give it a watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd0dJa93eeY&t=1550sThen it's Do You Hear What I Hear, and our self-appointed podcast barman, Bob Baker, talks about the word Mom or Mum depending on where you live.After that it's the quiz, I scored 8.  Send me your score, go on, you know you want to.Then Bob is back with Spread a Smile of Joy and another nice idea for spreading joy and happiness to those around you.Bob's podcast is Festive Foreign Film Fans, check it out here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then we have the second half of our interview with the delightful Jeanie Mulligan, and we continue our conversation about Christmas in Ireland.Get it touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!It's a packed episode and we start off with a great story from listener Rob Taylor, he shares the story of his worst present ever.Then Bob is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and we're looking at the correct way to pronouce the letter 'Z' (spoiler, it's ZED).Then it's the quiz, we've had a few people send in their scores from last week. I managed 7 this week, see how you can do.After that Bob is back with another way you can spread a little happiness. Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's the first part of our interview with the delightful Jeanie Mulligan from Ireland. We had a great chat, and you'll learn a thing or two about an Irish Christmas.This episodes recommendation is the audiobook of Stephen King's Under the Dome. It's on YouTube and it's around 30 hours long. That'll keep you occupied.Get in touch...Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hooray for Christmas!First up we have this weeks version of A Christmas Carol. It's an episode of Popular which was a late 90s show about teenagers starring a bunch of actors in their mid to late twenties.It's awful, but in a good way.  Or it's great, but in a bad way.Watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi0QMHU6jSoThen Bob Baker brings us Do You Hear What I Hear, and I never knew that across they pond they didn't call a Till a Till.Then it's The Quiz. I scored a princely 9 out of 10, let me know how you got on.After the Joke, Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy and he looks at getting involved in your local community. It's a great way to spread so local good cheer.Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreigh Film Fans here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's time for Christmas All Over The World, and thanks to listener Jeanie Mulligan we look at a modern Irish tradition of The Late Late Toyshow. Most years it's the most watched show in the whole of Ireland and it's delightful.This episode's recommendation is the TV show Cougartown starring Courtney Cox. If you've never watched it you should give it a binge.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people.For many years I've thought Scrooge's gift to the Cratchitt family of a huge turkey was ridiculous. How on earth would they cook it in time for their Christmas dinner?Well greater minds than mine have looked into it and thanks to their brains and research we look at it the feasibility of such a large turkey.Here's a link to the full article:https://infinitequestpodcast.com/extras/f/how-big-was-the-prize-turkey-in-a-christmas-carolKeeping on the subject of Turkey's, this episode's Christmas Not So Classic is Ho Ho Ho (Who'd be a Turkey at Christmas) by Sir Elton John.It's not that good, but you can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac97CJQhx5EThen, in Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob Baker looks at the word Jelly as used to describe Santa's belly.Then it's The Quiz, I scored a respectable 8. Let me know how you got on.After the joke Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy and he looks at the practice of Jeep Ducking.Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/In Christmas All Over The World we look at the lovely Mexican tradition of Las Posadas, where a procession of people re-enact Joseph and Mary's attempts to find lodgings.  It's fun for all the family.This episode's recommendation comes from listener Timothy Lewis and it's called Words Unravelled, a podcast that looks at everything to do with words.  Have a listen, I think you'll enjoy it:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/words-unravelled-with-robwords-and-jess-zafarris/id1737751787Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Merry Christmas you beautiful people!It's a packed episode filled to the brim with Christmas joy.We start the show with a version of A Christmas Carol from 1913 starring Seymour Hicks.  They've made some interesting choices.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWz5UvQrs8Q&t=1248sThe Bob Baker explains the difference between a yard and a garden in Do You Hear What I Hear.This episodes joke comes from the lovely Pamel Wooten. We may have had it before but who cares?Last week we looked at the Yorkshire Christmas Pie, and this week we look at another Yorkshire tradition.  Christmas cake with cheese.It's been two years since we've had The Worst Christmas Present Ever segment, so I've scoured the internet and found some for you.Then Bob is back with Spread A Smile of Joy and there are many people who don't celebrate Christmas, so why not share their holidays.Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreigh Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then we have The Christmas Quiz.  I scored a respectable 7, see how you get on.If you want to get in touch I'd love to hear from you.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!It's another packed show and we start off by looking at a tradition from Yorkshire here in the UK.  The Yorkshire Christmas Pie was a multiple bird roast inside a pie.Alas it's not really a thing these days, but I give you a recipe so you can go and make your own.Then Bob Baker our podcast barman looks at the word 'Torch' in Do You Hear What I Hear.Next up it's the quiz. I scored a respectable 8, see if you can do better.A couple of years ago Benji Pearson asked me to help him design his Halloween costume of Jacob Marley, well this year he's looking at being The Ghost of Christmas Present. We discuss what he looks like in What The Dickens.Then Bob is back with Spread a Smile of Joy and he's suggesting a lovely concept called Santa's Kindness Ornament and Journal from Demdaco.Here's a link:https://www.demdaco.com/santas-kindness-ornament-journal/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is 1200 Ghosts.  It's a YouTube mash up that takes clips from 400 versions of A Christmas Carol and puts them together to tell the story.  It's definitely worth a watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF_rKE3nIoIGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people.It's another episode with me, your lovely host.We open the show with a Christmas Not So Classic. It's called Christmas Isn't Christmas and it's from Bon Jovi.  It was only released last year but I hadn't heard a thing about it.Have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO5HaSSus5IThen Bob Baker is here to look at why us Brits called Bachelor Party a Stag Do, in Do You Hear What I Hear.Then it's The Quiz, and don't panic, we're back to doing it the good old way.  I scored a measily 6, but it's not an easy one.After that Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy, and why not literally spread a smile with a bit of humour in your daily interactions.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is The Stingiest Man in Town starring Basil Rathbone and it's okay I suppose.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Kh90MfZ-EThis episode's recommendation, thanks to Natalie Bickel, is to write a short story for the Touchpoint Press Christmas Anthology.Want to learn a bit more, check out this link:https://touchpointpress.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3opr-9j47rMWEl-HwtsyVqI4F7bmId7NKrWraNg17vGXv5geilFMfpkDw_aem_s30eDy6Ab1GM9kSHWqHihAGet in touch.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas.

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.It's a packed show and we start off with with our exciting new quiz Santa Banter.  I describe a situation and you have to work out the rhyme.  I bought it at the car boot sale and I'm testing it on you lucky people...  probably only this once.Next up is Bob Baker with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's look at 'pants'.  Bob's done the research and it's pretty darn interesting.Then we take a look at Cozy Little Christmas by Katy Perry. It was a question in last week's quiz, and I thought I'd never heard of it, turns out I had and it's not as obscure as I thought.  Plus the video is fun.Have a watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg8Gk1iXEIsAfter that it's this episode's version of A Christmas Carol and it is not very good at all.  It's called "Mrs Scrooge, A Christmas Poem" by Carol Ann Duffy, and it's a modern take on the legend telling us what happened to Scrooge's widow.I read it so you don't have to.Then Bob is back with Spread A Smile Of Joy and it was suggested by yours truly.  Why not tidy up your local area with a bit of litter picking, you'll feel great and your neighbours will be pleased as well.Check out Bob's pod here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Last week we looked at the history of Christmas trees, this week we're looking at the history of one particular tree, perhaps the world's most famous Christmas tree, the one at the Rockefeller centre.  Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people.The show begins with a short history of the Christmas tree.  I know it's been covered by other podcasts, but hopefully you'll learn a few things you didn't know.Then Bob Baker, our self-appointed podcast barman, looks at the meaning of the word Fanny.  Yes, I know, but he's doing it anyway.Then we look at Christmas Tree Farm by Taylor Swift.  It's a fantastic song, but alas it's not made it into the pantheon of Christmas classics.Next up Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy and it's been suggested by yours truly.  Why not paint some stones up and leave them around your neighbourhood.Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's the quiz.  I scored 7, see if you can do better.This episode's recommendation is Off Menu with James Acaster and Ed Gamble.  I think you'll enjoy it.Here's a link:https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/Get in touch.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

I recorded this episode in my pants....     nice.First up it's the quiz, I scored 8, see how you can do.Next up it's Spread a Smile of Joy with Bob Baker, our resident barman, why not spend some time with rescue animals.Then we have another 4 songs that Bob claims are popular in the US, but no one seems to agree with him.Here's the 4 songs:Season of a Lifetime - Plain White TsMan in the Santa Suit - Fountain of WayneDon't Shoot Me Santa - The KillersChristmas Eve/Sarajevo - Trans Siberian Orchestra: Then Bob returns with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he's having a chinwag about the term 'Chinwag'.Have a listen to Bob's podcast:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then Adam Parker from The Merry Britsmas Podcast shares his story of how he found out the truth about Santa, or as he and I would say, Father Christmas.Check out Merry Britsmas here:https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is by Pipe Dreams Theatre and it's an epic audio production.  They call it Three Ghosts and it's very good despite the fact they have made some interesting changes to the story.Check it out here:https://www.pipedreamtheatre.com/three-ghosts-castGet in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!First up we have this episode's version of A Christmas Carol and it's a short one by the Scottish Falseto Sock Puppet Theatre. It's very funny and worth a look:https://youtu.be/OOE58bCcAxc?si=GYcayCkvDAvGchbDThen it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker is looking at the term "quid".Next up is The Quiz, I scored 9.Beat that.Then Bob returns with Smile of Joy.Listen to Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, it's great:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.comBob has also sent me a bunch of Christmas songs that get airplay in the states, but had this British boy heard them?Get in touch.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com Website: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas.

It's another episode and you're great.First up we have the quiz, and Adam, the host of Merry Britsmas Podcast has a go. He scored 9, I only scored 7, see how you get on.Check out Adam's Podcast here:merrybritsmas.podbean.comThen Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the word Sod.Usually his research is top rate, but this time he makes a bit of an error.  We still love him though.Then I have a Christmas Book Review.  It's a short story called Job Warner's Christmas and it's by Alger Horatio.  It's a delightful little story and I think you'll like it.Have a read here:ulib.niu.edu/rarebooks/Alger/DigRepos/jobwarner.htmlThis episode's Christmas All Over The World is the legend of The Devil's Knell from Yorkshire, here in the UK.  It's a great story.Next up Bob Baker is back with Spread A Smile of Joy. A lot of people give to charity at Christmas, but maybe think about doing it throughout the year.Check out Bob's great podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:4fpodcast.buzzsprout.comThis episode's version of A Christmas Carol is another pupper one, this time all the puppets and props are made of cardboard.  It's a charming affair so give it a look:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nowJj_Ebs4This episode's recommendation is Librivox.  They have hundreds of free audiobooks that are all in the public domain.Check it out:Librivox.orgGet in touch...Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!It's episode 106 and we're not messing around, we get straight into it with a Marionette Christmas Carol by Puppets by Arlee.  It is what it says it is, a Christmas Carol using marionettes.It's only 13 minutes long and you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNh1Z3AOnU0Next up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker looks into the word "Knackers". What does it mean and where is it from?Then it's time for The Quiz.  I scored 8 out of 10, beat that.After that Bob is back with Spread A Smile of Joy, and thanks to our listener Timothy Lewis, we have another way to spread a bit of joy.Check out Bob's podcast here: https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then we have the final part of our interview with Adam Parker from Merry Britsmas and we talk some more about Christmas in the UK.  This time we chat about midnight mass, Britsh Christmas music, Santa and other stuff.Have a listen to the brilliant Merry Britsmas here:https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/Get in touch...Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.It's a brand new episode and wouldn't you know it, I've had some emails, Hooray!We start the show with Smile of Joy and Bob Baker gives us another idea for how we can spread a little happiness.Then we have the Christmas Quiz.  I scored a massive 7 points, see if you can do any better.Next up Bob is back with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he's looking at what it means to use the word 'banger'.Check out Bob's podcast Festive Foreign Film Fans here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/After the Christmas Joke we have What The Dickens? and I take a look at that most beloved of all characters Tiny Tim.Then it's the second part of my interview with Adam Parker from the Merry Britsmas podcast.  We're continuing our discussion about Christmas in the UK and this episode  we talk about Christmas TV and films.Have a listen to Merry Britsmas here:https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/This episode's recommendation is the audiobook of the late Norm MacDonald's autobiography.  It's called Based on a True Story and is mainly untrue, but very funny.Get in touch.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!It's a packed show and to begin our resident barman Bob Baker combined St Patrick's Day and Christmas to discuss the British word 'bloke' in Do You Hear What I Hear.Then it's The Quiz,  I do pretty well this time, so see if you can beat me.After the joke I discuss the version of A Christmas Carol that I saw at the theatre this year.  It was a youth production and they'd added a modern twist.  The it's Spread A Smile Of Joy and Bob Baker talks about how you can make doing good deeds a family event.Check out Bob's pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then as part of Christmas All Over The World I speak to Adam Parker the host of Merry Britsmas Podcast.  We had a very long chat and this is part one where we talk about Christmas Eve, opening presents and Christmas food.This episode's recommendation is of course Merry Britsmas.Check it out:https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/Get in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Welcome to the episode.First up our podcast barman Bob Baker looks at the dichotomy of how is Brits use the word 'chuffed' in Do You Hear What I Hear.This episode we look at the Ducktales episode Last Christmas from season 2 of the reboot in 2018.  It's not really a version of a Christmas Carol but it does feature the 3 ghosts and let me tell you in no uncertain terms it is crap.Then it's the quiz.  I scored 8, let me know how you got on.Then Bob returns with Spread A Smile Of Joy and this one was suggested to us from our Scandinavian American correspondent Benji Pearson.  It's a good one.After that it's Christmas All Over The World and did you know that Saint Nicholas isn't the only saint who goes around giving gifts at Christmas.  In Greece they have Saint Basil.  He's no Santa, but it he gets the job done.This episode's recommendation was suggested last week by Bob Baker and I had a listen and really enjoyed it.  It's from Story Corps and they have lots of people sharing uplifting stories of when strangers have done nice things.Have a listen:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-comments/id250500859?i=1000559427740If you want to get in touch, what's stopping you?Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas.

I'm here, you're here, let's get started...We begin with the joke, which is a first, usually it's in the middle of the show, so don't let it disorientate you, and we follow it up with The Quiz.Then Bob is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's looking at why us Brits say Lift instead of Elevator (aside from the fact it saves us 3 syllables).Next up is the return of What The Dickens, and I talk about why Scrooge is called Scrooge and Marley is called Marley, and also is it possible for the streets of London to be both frosty and foggy.Then it's a look at A New York Christmas to Remember.  This was a televised Christmas carol church service in which Regis Philbin read out the nativity story accompanied by a load of puppets created by Jim Henson's workshop.  They're not muppets, but it's quite spellbinding.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRymdxIAWKg&t=2987sAfter that, Bob is back with Spread A Smile of Joy, and this time he's recommending you have a listen to The Story Corps Podcast season 8 which shares a load of stories about people doing nice deeds.Here's a link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-comments/id250500859?i=1000559427740Also check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's Christmas All Over The World and we look at the why it's a tradition to take a walk among the tombstones on Christmas Eve in Finland.This episode's recommendation is Petty Crimes podcast, and it's lots of fun.Why not have a listen:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/petty-crimes/id1612693094If you want to get in touch I'd love to hear from you.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello You Beautiful People.It's another packed show and we start with the British tradition of taking a swim in the sea on Christmas day.  Rather you than me.Then Bob Baker discusses the origins of the lovely curse word Bugger, in Do You Hear What I Hear.Next up is the Quiz.  I scored 8, see if you can beat that.Then Bob is back with another delightul idea of spreading joy to your fellow man.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is A Christmas Carol The Musical starring Kelsey Grammar.  I really enjoyed it and you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0nPSfXrxA8The recommendation is the miniseries Artful Dodger which looks at the life of the Artful Dodger about 15 years after the events of the novel Oliver Twist.Me and the wife enjoyed it so maybe give it a look.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people.It's a brand new year and the show is back.First up it's the quiz and it's not easy, I scored a pitiful 5 and a half, see how much better you can do.Then Bob Baker brings us Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the great English tradition of "whinging".This episode's version of A Christmas Carol was suggested by listener Rob Davison.  It's an episode of Chucklevision called A Christmas Chuckle.  It's a very loose take on the story, but it has its moments.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvF1u2fnkJ8Next up listener Alfred Perales shares how he broke the news to his son that ther is no Santa Claus.  Then Bob Baker starts his brand new segment Spread A Smile Of Joy.  This is a wonderful idea and it's all about spreading goodwill to those around you.If you want to get in touch we'd love to hear from you.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas.

It's Christmas Eve or Christmas Eve Eve depending on where you live.  Or it was Christmas if you're listening to it later.We start with a lovely story from Jimmy 'Buffalo' Hall, telling about his parents' first Christmas tree as a married couple.Then it's the quiz and to help with the answers we have Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter podcast.Check out his pod here:https://www.christmasclatter.com/Then I recite from memory, How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr Seuss.  Next up we have a song from Adam Kennedy's comedy album.To hear the whole album check it out here:https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-villageAnd then there's nothing left but to wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.Get in touch:Website:  totalchristmaspodcast.comEmail: totalchristmas@gmail.com

Hello you beautiful people.It's a jam packed episode filled with festive joy.First up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker talks about Father Christmas.  These days it's just another name for Santa, but his origins are very different.Then it's Jack Ask and my self-appointed best friend Chris has a a question which isn't a dilemma, but I answer it anyway.We haven't had a yule log for a while but we have one now.  This one is Fireplace for the Home Classic Edition on Netflix.  It's an hour of a real fire, with a very exciting highlight.Well worth a look.Then it's the quiz and to help answer the questions we have the return of Steven A McKay.  He's written some great Christmas short stories and he has a podcast. We also play his Christmas song.Check out his stuff here:https://stevenamckay.com/Then it's another Jack Ask.  This one comes from Adam Parker from the Merry Britsmas Podcast.  Should he decorate his neighbours tree as a festive surprise?Check out Merry Britsmas:https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/Then it's some adverts for my merch.  If you want a T-Shirt or similar with the show logo on it, you can buy one here:https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/Also why not read my book.  It's only for grown-ups but it might make you laugh:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thursday-Nights-Alright-Jack-Andrews-ebook/dp/B0BLW93NTK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14R7H09V3H2PZ&keywords=thursday+nights+alright&qid=1702727270&s=books&sprefix=thursday+nights+alright%2Cstripbooks%2C93&sr=1-1Then we have the triumphant return of Shelli Arnold and Frank the Tank.  They give us a guided tour of their wonderful Christmas village.I've posted pictures on Facebook, you really should have a gander.This episode version of A Christmas Carol is an old time radio show from 1949. It's an episode of Richard Diamond Private Detective and it's alright I suppose.Have a listen:https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/crime/richard-diamond-private-detective/a-contemporary-christmas-carol-1949-12-24Then we have another song from Adam Kennedy. This one is very funny.Check out the full album here:https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-villageThen Bob is back with Christmas Everyday.  If you want to have a listen to his show Festive Foreign Film Fans, here it is:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then Ed Daly is back to tell us the story of how he found out about Santa.Check out Ed's book, it's great:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Book-Ultimate-Favorite-Holiday/dp/B09HS14DFMThis episode I'm recommending I'm Not Complaining with Robin and Juno.My two daughters, and possibly the world's youngest podcasters, host a weekly show where they talk about their lives.Have a listen:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notcomplainingGet in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.It's another packed show, and we start off with a Jack Ask.  Travis wants to know what the perfect Christmas morning beverage is...  and I tell him.Then we have a christian propeganda version of A Christmas Carol. It's from 2001 and stars Dean Jones and it's called Scrooge & Marley.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUxo_WbtlQ8Next up is the Christmas joke and the less said about that the better.Then we play another song from Adam Kennedy.  It's possibly my favourite because I love the idea behind it.Check out the full album here:https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-villageThen we have an interview with historical fiction author Steven A McKay.  He's written some brilliant Christmas stories featuring characters from the Robin Hood legend.You can check out his work and also his podcast, Rock Paper Swords here:https://stevenamckay.com/Next up it's the quiz and to give use the answers we have Duane and Scott from Tinsel Tunes.Check out Tinsel Tunes here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesIf you want to buy some of my merch you can do so here, all profits go to Save the Children:https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-total-christmas-podstoreGet in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

It's a packed show for you boys and girls.First up Bob Baker, our self-appointed podcast barman, looks at how us Brits use the word Diary.Then it's the quiz, and this episode trying his arm at the questions we have Adam Kennedy.  Adam has a comedy Christmas album that is well worth a listen so check it out here:https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-villageNext up it's Jack Ask and this time the question comes from our Scandinavian American correspondent Benji Pearson.Then we have a joke from Benji.After that we find out who won the 'A Ghost Story for Christmas' books by Biblioasis that we offered in the last episode.  Juno helps us pick the winner.If you want to check them out, here's a link:https://www.biblioasis.com/shop/fiction/short-fiction/christmas-ghost-stories-3-pack-2023/and if you want to listen to Juno's podcast check it out here:anchor.fm/notcomplainingThen Bob is back with Christmas Everyday with a wonderful tradition you can keep on your shelf and did into for a bit of Christmas nostalgia.Have a listen to Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is an episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and, despite it being one of the loosest versions I've seen, it's brilliant.Ed Daly comes on and helps me discuss it.If you want to check out Ed's fantastic Christmas book, here's a link:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Book-Ultimate-Favorite-Holiday/dp/B09HS14DFMIf you want to get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.email: totalchristmas@gmail.comweb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

It's episode 95 and it's a corker!We begin by following up on last weeks episode when Benji Pearson mentioned an old long forgotten Christmas song about the 3 wise men.  He hasn't been able to find a recording so he's gone and done it himself.Then it's Jack Ask and I sort out some Christmas conundrums for listener Travis.Next up it's Bob Baker and Cav has suggested a high tech way of keeping it Christmas all year long.Then it's The Christmas Quiz and we have Ed Daly on to see how well he can score.Ed is the author of The Christmas Book: The ultimate guide to your favorite holiday.Here's a link:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Book-Ultimate-Favorite-Holiday/dp/B09HS14DFMFor this episode's Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob looks at the word 'Corker'.Check out Festive Foreign Film Fans here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's our annual look at classic British Christmas songs that may or may not have made it across to the US.  And in this episode we also have a perspective from New Zealand, both Duane Bailey and Scott Newman from Tinsel Tunes have a listen and see if they know these 6 classics.Have a listen to Tinsel Tunes here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesA couple of episodes ago I had the competition to win some little spooky ghost stories for Christmas, and now I have 3 more to give away.If you want to win them contact me with the following 4 words: "Yeah, I'll 'ave 'em" and they could be yours.Check out these lovely little books from Biblioasis here:https://www.biblioasis.com/shop/fiction/short-fiction/christmas-ghost-stories-3-pack-2023/Get in touch:email: totalchristmas@gmail.comweb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

It's episode 94 and you know what that means...it's episode 94.First up we talk about the exciting tradition of roller skating to Christmas mass in Venezuela.Then Bob Baker discusses the difference between Gas and Petrol.Then Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes podcast tells us his story of how he found out the truth about Santa Claus.Next up I read out an email from Benji Pearson and he relates a couple of stories about Christmas.In the quiz this week I managed 9 out of 10, see if you can do any better.Then Bob is back and the suggestion for Christmas Everyday comes from my self-appointed best friend Cav.  He recommends going on this website for a dose of festive feelings:https://mymerrychristmas.com/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is John Grin's Christmas starring Robert Guillaume, the star of Benson.  It's an updated version from 1986.It's okay I suppose, have a watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn35ur8Oj8cThis episode's recommendation is Tinsel Tunes because I'm on the latest episode.If you're not listening already you should be.Check it out:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesGet in touch.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb:  www.totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people!It's another pam-jacked episode and we start off with another Jack Ask, but not only that, it has a fantastic new jingle.  Quite frankly it's the highlight of the show.Then our Podcast Barman Bob Baker gives us another suggestion for how to keep it Christmassy all year, this one was sent in by Jennifer Kay and our podcast mascot Little Elmer.Next up is the quiz.  I scored 7, see if you can beat that.Then it's the joke.  The less said the better.This episode we're giving away some lovely little books.  They're part of the 'Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories' series.  All you have to do is contact me with the four little words 'Yeah, I'll 'ave 'em' or if you're a bit more refined you might like to say 'Yes, I will have them.'To learn more about the books here's a link:https://www.biblioasis.com/shop/fiction/short-fiction/christmas-ghost-stories-3-pack-2022/Then Bob is back and this week he's discussing how we described those gentlemen who collect your garbage or rubbish.This episode's version is the not particularly outstanding version by Jetlag Productions.  There are one or two highlights but you can live without it.Here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5lpsKrv_EwThis episode's recommendation is The Happy Halloween podcast from friend of the show Tony Dixon.  It looks at all things Halloween and is great for this time of year.Check it out:https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/the-happy-halloween-podcast/id1633589441If you want to get in touch I'd love to hear from you.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsiter: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas.

I recorded this 3 times for some pretty embarassing school-boy errors, and it sounds like I recorded it in a small box.  But it's here and let's all be thankful.First up we have the return of Jack Ask.  I solve the Christmas dilemma of whether or not any of the Harry Potter films can be classed as Christmas films.Next up it's our Christmas Not So Classic.  The first ever winner of the UK Pop Idol, Will Young, released a Christmas single in 2019 and though it's a lovely song it did not become a classic.  Check it out, it's a nice song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiJn9UT82EEThen Bob Baker our podcast barman talks about cookies or should that be biscuits?Next up is What the Dickens, and this episode we talk about Mr Charlie D's side hustle as a magician.  I kid you not,Then it's another version of the Christmas Yule Log.  This one is a tie-in to the film Venom: Let there be Carnage.  The film was absolute trolley and sadly the yule log ain't much better, but if you want to have a look, here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO5j6S2UPMs&t=8403sThen Bob is back with a great way to keep feeling festive all year round.  This time it's Christmas music to help you with your training at the gym.Then it's the quiz.  I scored 10 out of 10 because I'm incredibly clever.  What will your score be?This episode's recommendation is  The Past and the Curious Podcast.  It's a great history podcast. They say it's for kids, but I love it.  Have a listen:https://thepastandthecurious.com/Get in touch.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb:  totalchristmaspodcast.comYou're beautiful, and it's Christmas!

Hooray!  You're here and I've missed you.We start the episode with a lovely little Christmas memory from listener Jennifer Kay.Then it's Do You Hear What I Hear and our resident podcast barman Bob explains what us Brits are talking about when we say Mucking About.Then it's our version of A Christmas Carol and this one is an episode of Boy Meets World called A Very Topanga Christmas.  It's okay I suppose.You can watch a very poor version here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioTEgEcBPXUAfter the Joke we look at Christmas dinner in the Czech Republic and they have some very interesting customs.  Then Bob gives another simple way to keep that Christmas spirit all through the year.And then we have The Quiz. I scored 9, see if you can do better.This episode's recommendation is Desert Island Discs, it's a BBC radio programme that has been running for over 60 years.  There over a thousand episodes featuring some very famous people.Check it out here:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/desert-island-discs/id342735925Get in touch.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

It's episode 90 and it's a wonderful thing.First up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and our Podcast Barman Bob Baker talks about how us Brits use the word Disco.Then in Christmas All Over The World we talk about the Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando in the Philipines. Really it should be called the Big Disc Light Display Festival, but it's not.Then Bob returns with Christmas Everyday and it's another great idea for how to keep the Christmas spirit all year long.Next up is the Quiz.  Can you beat my score of 8?This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is the oldest surviving complete version of the tale.  For a film that is over 110 years old it's decent enough.Have a watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGYQYhpR4O0If you want to get in touch I'd love to hear from you.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.It's a packed show, so let's get started.Inspired by my segment last week, Mary Polte sent us a link to a forgotten Monkees single.  It's actually We Three Monkees as Mike Nesmith didn't get involved.It's a cover of  Christmas is My Time of Year and you can have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVnZSrNE3FUThen Jennifer Kay shares the story of when she, her sister and in a separate story her son found out the truth about Santa Claus.Next up Bob Baker talks to us about Rubbish.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is a 7 minute study guide summary.  It's surprisingly thorough and the speech emojis are quite funny.If you have a spare 7 minutes you might want to check it out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fzPJUtstn4Then Bob is back and he has a nice way to start each day with a mug of Christmas.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Next up we look at The Burning of the Devil, a yearly custom that starts off the Christmas season in Guatamala.  It's also a good oportunity for a spring clean (in the middle of winter).Then it's the quiz...  woo hoo!If you want to get in touch, why don't you.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

Let's get this Christmas Show on the road.First up it's A Christmas Not So Classic with the not-too-bad Unwrap You At Christmas by the Monkees.  Well, I say 'The Monkees' it's more like Mickey Dolenz and a bunch of other people.Have a listen:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9H6Xd1CSaAThen it's Bob Baker our Podcast Barman with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's talking about Christmas Hampers.Then we have The Quiz and it's all about Santa.  We have Matt Spalding from North Pole Radio proving his incredible knowledge of St Nick.Check out his podcast:https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.com/Then Bob is back with Christmas Everyday and he has another simple method to keep the Christmas feeling whenever you need it.It's been a while but we're once again checking out a Muppet Christmas Special.This time it's The Furchester Hotel, a  British kids TV show that is a cross between Fawlty Towers and Sesame Street. It's a lovely episode so maybe have a look.Here's your link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhmQ2sB4TWgWhy not get in touch.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas you beautiful person.

Merry Christmas.It's another packed episode with all sorts of festive goodness.First up we have a change from our regular quiz format.  Our American-Scandinavian correspondent Benji Pearson has sent in a quiz about Christmas in Scandinavia and, spoiler alert, it's a tricky one.Then Bob Baker gives us a lovely suggestion on how to make the most of Christmas in July with it's lovely summer Christmas music.Then I have an interview with a friend of my family, Jade, who spent the first 14 years of her life in South Africa.  She tells us about the differences between a South African Christmas and ones in her new home in the UK.Then Bob returns and we discuss the use of the word 'Brilliant'.It's.......     very good.  (see what I did there).This episode's recommendation is Advent Calendar House Podcast with Mike Westfall.All this month he's been releasing his July episodes.  Make the most of them because he won't be back again until December.Check it out:https://adventcalendar.house/Get in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.We start the show with Bob Baker and Christmas Everyday and a wonderful idea for how you can have Christmas sweet dreams.Then it's the quiz, I got 7, what will you get.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is an offering from British TV and radio star Kenny Everett.  It's from 1985 and is certainly of its time.It's certainly worth a look, if you fancy a laugh:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll-V-zSWPdI&t=1528sThen it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker is looking at what us Brits mean when we say 'wee'.Have a listen to Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Last episode we chatted to Matt Spaulding and he talked about being Santa, this week he talks to us about how he found out the truth about Santa.Matt is the host of North Pole Radio Podcast, check it out here:https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.com/This episode's recommendation is I'm Not Complaining with Robin & Juno.  The girls are about to hit their 100th episode, so have a listen and why not send in a short message congratulating them on this milestone.Here's their podcast:anchor.fm/notcomplaingGet in touch...email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comwebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

It's episode 85 and it's a long one.First up it's the quiz, can you beat my score of 7 out of 10.Then we have Do You Hear What I Hear and our resident podcast barman Bob Baker discusses the word Solictor.Then we have interview with Matt Spaulding.  Not only is he the host of the excellent North Pole Radio Podcast, but he's also a real life Santa.  We have a great chat about what it's like donning the big red suit and being the man himself.To listen to Matt's podcast check it out here:https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.com/Then Bob is back with a great idea for how to keep Christmas all through the year.Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/If you want to get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas.

Hello you beautiful people.It's another jam packed episode with loads of Christmas for your lovely ears.First up it's The Quiz.  10 questions, 10 answers and we're done.Then Bob Baker our podcast barman talks about the word Lorry.Try saying "Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry" 5 times fast.Then we have another story from the life and times of the real St Nicholas expertly read by Scott Newman.Check out Scott on Tinsel Tunes:https://tinseltunes.com/Then Bob is back with Christmas Everyday with an idea from Benji Pearson.  Why not spread some festive cheer every 25th of the month on social media.If you haven't listened to Bob's great podcast Festive Foreign Film Fans, you can check it out here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then thanks to a suggestion from Ty Virgin we discuss Christmas drinks.  I'm sure there will be one or two in here that you're not familiar with.  Why not give them a try to get some festive spirits in your belly.This episode's recommendation is from Benji Pearson. His son, Joseph, recorded a podcast episode as part of a school project.  In the episode he talks about the Dolly Parton album 9 to 5.  It's really interesting and definitely worth your time,Check it out here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1afhCwfa9GUNAsZkGotOJKIf you want to get in touch I'd love to hear from you.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

It's Christmas and you're beautiful!We start the show with a pretty basic but thorough version of A Christmas Carol from Little Fox.  It's aimed at helping teach English as a second language and it actually covers most of the story despite being less than 20 minutes long.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bdKWoQNilIThen Bob Baker our Podcast Barman discusses a rather rude English word that's not quite so rude overseas.After that we have the quiz.  Try to beat my score.Then we look at the Christmas Not So Classic of Santa Baked Potato.  A charity single (and book) from Matt Lucas.  It failed to make an impact at Christmas in 2020, but it's harmless.Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTAfNwpUF5YThen Bob Baker is back with a suggestion from Ty Virgin about how to use alcohol to feel festive throughout the year.This episode's recommedation is actually from Bob Baker.  It's his new podcast: The Festive Foreign Film Fans.  Each episode they discuss a foreign Christmas film, so there will be plenty of new films you've never heard of before.Check it out here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/festive-foreign-film-fans/id1685586608Get in touch.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

It's a brand spanking new episode of The Total Christmas Podcast.First up it's the Quiz.  Can you beat my abysmal score of 5 out of 10?Then Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he'll explain why we call a Pub a Pub, and out stateside friends call a Pub a Bar.After that we have What The Dickens! and we look at some of the references to other people, be they historical or literary figures.  You'll even find out why horse shoes are lucky.Thanks to a suggestion form Benji Pearson, Bob Baker has another great suggestion for how to keep that Christmas feeling going.Next up we have a look at the first real life nativity, which was created by St Francis of Assisi .We also talk about another nativity scene from 2004, when Madame Tussauds thought it would be a good idea to have Posh and Becks as Mary and Joseph.   Spoiler alert, it was not a good idea.This episode's recommendation is a podcast called Under The Influence with Terry O'Reilly.  It looks at stories behind marketing and advertising and is very good.If you want to get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas