Podcasts about caroling

Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken is back with a stunning new version of the Bing Crosby classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?," the first single from his highly anticipated Christmas album Christmas Bells are Ringing, set to be released on November 22nd. Aiken's unique interpretation infuses the classic carol with his signature vocal warmth and emotional depth making it a song for our times. Written in 1962 by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is timeless in its message, yet even more resonant today. Aiken reflects, "The whole American political climate over the past few years hasn't really given us much in the way of hope or optimism. As much as I wanted to believe I might be able to make some positive change in that world, I've realized that music often does a better job of that." Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Ron Fair, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is the first release from Aiken's first studio album in over a decade, following a hiatus from music which found Aiken running for Congressional office in North Carolina, and raising his now teenage son. The album, Christmas Bells are Ringing, marks a return to the holiday music that solidified Aiken's place as a household name in 2004, when his debut holiday album Merry Christmas With Love broke records, selling nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. That album went platinum, becoming the best-selling holiday album of 2004 and earning Aiken three Billboard Music Awards.The new record boasts fresh takes on holiday staples like Nat King Cole's "Caroling, Caroling" and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime", as well as a lush reinvention of "Merry Christmas, Darling" by the Carpenters (one of Clay's musical inspirations) and a show-stopping rendition of "Pure Imagination" which reimagines the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory classic as a fitting soundtrack for the holiday season. Clay Aiken's rise to stardom began in 2003 as the runner-up on season two of American Idol. His debut single, "This Is the Night" debuted at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, while his debut album Measure of a Man was certified triple platinum. Aiken has since sold millions of albums, launched national tours, starred on Broadway, and made his mark as a philanthropist and politician.Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Merry Christmas With Love, Clay Aiken's new album, Christmas Bells are Ringing' promises to bring the same joy and spirit to listeners, making it the perfect soundtrack for the 2024 holiday season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Celtic Christmas is here. Carols, reels, and winter warmth from Belfast to Pittsburgh. Turn it up and deck the halls...Celtic style. Do you need a soundtrack for lights, baking, or a snowy drive? This week's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is packed with festive favorites and fresh Celtic Christmas cheer. The Gothard Sisters, Kinnfolk, Irish Christmas in America, Ritchie Remo, The Chivalrous Crickets, Boston Blackthorne, The Shamrocks, The Rogues, Terry McDade & The McDades, Plunk Murray, Kathleen MacInnes, The Irish Rovers, Celtic Woman, Sean Griffin, Seán Heely On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #739  -  -  Subscribe now! GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:13 - The Gothard Sisters "Here We Come a Caroling" from A Celtic Christmas 3:27 - WELCOME 6:12 - Kinnfolk "A Wintertime Feast" from A Wintertime Feast 10:58 - Irish Christmas in America "Set Dances_Single Jig  -  An Suisin Ban, The Hunt, Clancy's" from A Long Way From Home 15:42 - Ritchie Remo "Christmas Family" from Home For Christmas 18:52 - The Chivalrous Crickets "Carol Set  -  Sussex Carol / Bring a Torch Isabella / In dulci jubilo / Ding Dong Merrily on High" from A Chivalrous Christmas 24:23 - FEEDBACK 28:41 - Boston Blackthorne "Christmas in Pittsburgh 1943" from A Celtic Christmas 33:37 - The Shamrocks "Christmas in Belfast" from Single 36:56 - The Rogues "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" from Hellbound Sleigh 38:13 - Terry McDade & The McDades "Maybe This Christmas" from Winter Rose 40:44 - THANK YOU 42:59 - Plunk Murray "I Saw Three Ships" from Christmas in the Pub 45:52 - Kathleen MacInnes "Santa Take Me Home" from Single 48:48 - The Irish Rovers "Bells Over Belfast" from An Irish Christmas 51:54 - Celtic Woman, Sean Griffin "I'm in Love for Christmas" from Nollaig – A Christmas Journey 55:34 - CLOSING 57:17 - Seán Heely "Silent Night" from So Merry as We Have Been 1:02:15 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. 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Get ready for some of the most bizarre stories in this edition of Weird News! A 63-year-old British man, David Purchase, has set an astounding new world record by singing Christmas songs for 42 consecutive hours without losing his voice. Join us as we delve into the incredible details of his marathon performance at a brewery, where he repeated a selection of thirty-eight familiar tunes eighteen times each. From managing breaks to overcoming previous records set by a Nigerian woman, this episode highlights the dedication and festive spirit that characterized his unique achievement.

It's another unhinged episode of the Spitballers Podcast. From copyright caroling to a great round of What's the Difference. The laughs are sure to flow all the way through one of our best drafts ever… Things People Pretend to Like. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Re-brand Mondays with some comedy! Subscribe and tell your friends about another funny episode of The Spitballers Comedy Podcast!Connect with the Spitballers Comedy Podcast:Become an Official Spitwad: SpitballersPod.comFollow us on X: x.com/SpitballersPodFollow us on IG: Instagram.com/SpitballersPodSubscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/Spitballers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this message from Matthew 18:21-35, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores how God's extravagant forgiveness—canceling a debt we could never repay—should transform how we respond to those who've hurt us. Discover why refusing to forgive others reveals we may not fully grasp the incredible gift of grace we've already received through Jesus Christ.Message Summary & Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2025/12/22/family-caroling-two-giftsSubscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://orchardhillplus.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill ChurchWebsite | https://www.orchardhillchurch.comMobile App | https://https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/appYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/OrchardHillChurchPAFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/orchardhillchurch/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/orchardhillchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/orchard_hill

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Bruce & Gaydos are joined by callers who go Christmas caroling live on the air!

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In the last episode of 2025, Courtney and Whitney are coordinating matching sweaters, planning holiday caroling routes, and discussing why their Momma Ashley needs a "find vibrator" post-it reminder. They revisit last year's caroling outing, which started as an impromptu evening with family, and now seems to be turning into a neighborhood-wide production. Courtney imagines 40 people trying to squeeze onto a porch to sing Jingle Bells while Whitney envisions top hats and petticoats à la Charles Dickens era singing Holly and the Ivy. Together they devise a hilarious plan that will split the generations, spread some holiday cheer, and hopefully not piss off Momma Ashley. Speaking of Momma…Whitney has Courtney ROFL when she shares how Momma recently confessed that she had lost Whitney's "vibrator" that she was using to ease her neck pain. The two sisters barely recover to thank all of the amazing listeners and supporters they've had throughout the year. We'll leave you with a quote from The Ashley Family's favorite holiday movie… "We're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye. And when Santa squeezes his fat white ass down that chimney tonight, he's gonna find the jolliest bunch of assholes this side of the nuthouse." Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Love You, Love Your Show! Hey Sis, Eat This is hosted by Courtney Ashley & Whitney Wolder Follow us on social media @heysiseatthis Visit our Website for recipes and more heysiseatthis.com Contact us at hello@heysiseatthis.com

Hour 3 of The Big Show with Rusic & Krahn is on demand. To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by the voice of the Calgary Flames on SN 960, Derek Wills! Derek helps us break down the Flames 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken last night. Then Derek Tells us who he thinks has been the Flames most consistent player this year. Lastly he discusses some Flames players that could be on the way out.(24:48) Later on, We play some bad Christmas music from a Sportsnet personality and ask the question: Who from SN 960 should team up for a Christmas Album? To close we have plays of the week!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Este é só um trecho da aula completa da música "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", que você encontra aqui no podcast "Aprenda Inglês com Música". Use a lupa do podcast para encontrar a aula completa para ouvir ;) Quer dar aquele up no seu inglês com a Teacher Milena ?

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The weather continues to be nice today with a high near mid-40! I'm planning on shutting my heat off this afternoon and opening some windows! On the show today…no winner for the Powerball jackpot last night means it's gonna be almost $1.5 BILLION for Saturday's drawing, a delay for the destruction of the Lansing Bridge, the latest on Morgan Geyser, and a recall on some salad dressing! In sports, Week 16 in the NFL kicks off tonight, Bucks take on the Raptors tonight, Badger Women's volleyball squares up against Kentucky in the Final Four later this evening, the Badger men's basketball team is off until tomorrow, and a look at the upcoming Bowl schedule. We talked to Office Cora this morning to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend, and we let you know what's on TV today/tonight. Plus, Survivor is celebrating it's 50th season by hiding immunity idols in every state as part of a contest Lots of Christmas/Holiday stuff this morning including a ranking of the most iconic Christmas movie characters, which Christmas song "sings to the spirit" of your Zodiac sign, the ways that caroling is good for you, and a bottle-fed reindeer that's now a house pet! It's also "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean's question for Brian was: "Which Christmas movie character would you be?", while Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather have to sing a solo while caroling with friends or be able to stay in the back of the group...but in your bra & underwear?" Also had a heart-warming story about a dog that recently had a litter of eleven puppies who still had room for one more, and a fantastic story about some retired teachers in Minnesota who are writing uplifting letters to kid who are battling cancer. Elsewhere in sports, the Bears may be moving to Indiana, the Dolphins have benched Tua, the head coach of Ohio is essentially fired, and Doug Gottlieb is leaving his radio program to focus on his coaching duties in Green Bay. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some free weed outside a high school in California, a guy who followed his GPS down a boat ramp and into a lake, a woman who was arrested for putting razor blades in loaves of bread at Walmart, a camel that was part of a church's nativity scene who kicked a woman, a fake robbery, and getting your ChatGPT "high".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThis episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Dec 17 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic ChannelFrontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week where we confront the darkness in our world this advent, hear from Fr. Pontian Kiweesa about the Ugandan Martyrs and discuss our favorite advent carols.Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions Societies:https://pontificalmissions.orgFollow us on socials!https://x.com/tpms_usahttps://www.instagram.com/tpms_us/

Our LAST Episode of 2025 - With a perfect send off! The boys get together, do a bit of caroling & speak to some Christmas facts & what to look forward to in the New Year & we were sure to include some bloopers at the end of the episode. We also wanted to take a moment to acknowledge what a year it was and both N8iV & Spooky just wanted you to know we really appreciate everyone who has stood by us through the good and the bad, the growth & lessons learned. We couldn't be more greatful to have such an amazing community behind us, and truly look forward to what is to come. While we close out the year with just the guys, we are seeking to bring some returning guests back in the new year, so keep an eye out for your DM's folks! We are looking forward to catching up with some old friends, and making new ones along the way. Merry Christmas, have a **GREAT** and safe holiday season & we will catch you all in the New Year. With Love from The BlueBerry Lounge.LINKS & SOCIALSJoin the Discord:https://discord.gg/fPerye7fxxPatreon Shout out:Bionic KoalaJellis CoachWiedKingsley MacMagicMikeJoin these amazing people and support the show:https://www.patreon.com/Theblueberrylounge The BlueBerry Lounge Merch:https://blueberrylounge.threadless.com/ ________________________________Follow SweatySpookz:@sweaty_spookz (Twitter/X)twitch.tv/sweatyspookzyoutube.com/@sweaty_spookz________________________________Follow N8iV R8R:@n8ivr8r (Twitter/X)twitch.tv/n8ivr8ryoutube.com/@n8ivr8r12

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Join Dr Oakley and Buddy the Elf on a magical journey of discussing Holiday Traditions! Do you love office parties but try to avoid your family? Christmas Eve or Day? Stay home or travel? Church or Caroling? Ham or Turkey? Let us know "why" your traditions are so important to you: theladybodpod@gmail.com  

Send us a textThis is the season 18 finale episode, and we are in the middle of Christmas season. Have you done any Christmas caroling this year? What does the Bible say about it? Let's talk about that on today's episode! #christmas #carolingSupport the show

Hello Christmenteers.....Yes another classic re-play on our Christmas series.....Tiz the time of year to play all of these older shows, plus we will try to get the new ones on before Santa comes to town lol...So here we go with show No# 4Intro: Jingle Bell Rock-The Mistletoe Disco Band1. Santa's Gone Surfin'-The Malabooz2. Christmas For The free-argent3. Upon The Housetop-The Chipmunks4. Sleighride-The Ronettes5. Wonderful Christmastime-Wings6. The Night Before Christmas Song-The Carolers singers7. Tell It To The mountain-The Brothers 48. Another Lonely Christmas-Prince9. Someday at Christmas-Stevie Wonder  10. Little Bright star-Supremes11. Santa Clause Is Coming To Town-Partridge Family12. Winter Wonderland-P.K. & The Sound Explosion13. 2000 Miles-The Pretenders14. Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers-Ramona Gerhard15. Scrooge-The Ventures16. Deck The Halls-Julie Andrews17. God's Christmas Tree-The Southwest High School Choir 18. Jingle Bell Rock-Dean Torrance & Mike Love19. Yingle Bells-Yogi Yorgenson20. Caroling, Caroling-Nat King Cole21. White Christmas-Baby Washington22. Here Comes Santa In A Red Canoe-Frank Delima23. Run Rudolph Run-Chuck Berry24. Presents For Christmas-Solomon Burke 25. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year-Brooke Benton26. Pop's We Love you-The Motown Stars27. Away With The Manjor-Tennessee Earnie Ford28. A Christmas Song-Shawn Phillips29. Easier Said Then Done-John Anderson30. The Little Christmas tree-Richard Wintergarden31. Ho-Ho-Ho-Elton John32. Jingle Bells-Bob Mansky Choir33. Snow White Rock Christmas-Vibra Corp.34. Reggae Christmas-Gable Hall School Choir35. Jingle Bells-Lou Donaldson36. Do They Know It's Christmas-Band aid37. White Christmas-Billy Squire38. Great Somebody-The Southwest High School Choir39. This Time Of Year-Brooke Benton40. Make Christmas Bring You Happiness-Luther41. Carol De Luther-Rita Ford Collection42. Silver Bells-Jack Jones43. Sleigh Ride-Johnny Mathis44. Santa Clause Is Coming To Town-The Crystals45. We Wish You A Merry Christmas-The Ventures 46. Hark The angles Sing-The peanuts Gang47. Let's make Christmas Mean Something This year-James brown48. The Lord's Prayer-Jim Neighbors Outro: Jingle bell rock-The Mistletoe Disco Band

The holiday season is full of traditions. Family dinners. Caroling. Gifting. For birders, there's another event that cannot be missed: the Christmas Bird Count. Now in its 126th year, the CBC is the nation's longest running community science bird project. Jessica Wilson, executive director of the NYC Bird Alliance, explains what it is, the importance of the data it gathers, and how to participate.

Merry Christmas you beautiful people!It's a packed episode and we start with The Christmas Quiz. I scored 8, make sure to email me and let me know how you got on.Next up it's Where Are You Christmas and this episode Bob Baker takes us to a couple of Christmas shops in Edinburgh (pronounced Eden-burg, if you're Bob).This epsisode we have a combination of A Christmas Carol and Yule Logs. There are 3 to choose from and they're all a bit crap.This is an audio play adaptation and it's only part 1 (there are no more parts):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMJoiFiJEoc&t=25sThis one is from the horendous version of A Christmas Carol by the BBC and FX:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IluciPAhTswAnd this one shows 4 different versions of A Christmas Carol on a tiny screen in the corner of the picture:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zIytOURrx0&t=2527sThen it's What The Dickens! and I look at 3 interesting aspects of A Christmas Carol that you may not have noticed before.Oy! it's Do You Hear What I Hear? and Bob looks at the word 'Oy', which I thought was universal, but turns out I was wrong.Then it's one of my Christmas memories and I reminisce about my experiences going caroling singing as a teenager.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

In 2007, Sarah Martin McConnell founded Music for Seniors, a Nashville-based nonprofit, inspired by her mother's diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease. Recognizing that older adults often experience greater isolation than other groups, Sarah, a musician herself, saw an opportunity to make a difference. The organization offers live, interactive music programs designed to engage, entertain, and educate seniors, fostering health and well-being.   - Chapters -  00:00:00 Introduction and Background 00:03:09 Writing with Walter Hyatt 00:06:22 Caroling for Profit 00:08:17 Tumbling Staircases 00:14:28 Charge for Your Creativity 00:18:13 Follow Your Bliss 00:21:24 Support of Music City 00:25:27 COVID Courtyard Concerts 00:28:45 Finding the Experts 00:31:00 Closing

[SEGMENT 1-1] Christmas songs repeat 2023    [SEGMENT 1-2] Learn to enjoy Christmas   It's Christmas Day and I hope you are enjoying life with friends and family. And if you happen to be alone, then thank you for including me in your Christmas, and know that I am with you in spirit. When I was an engineer, I had a friend who hated the holidays, especially Christmas. I thought he was kidding, but each year he got very depressed at this time. It was so difficult for me to understand this, because I'm a “cup half filled” person. What was so intriguing to me is that any other time of year, this guy was just like me. He was truly the Merry Mexican. One of the technicians on my engineering team, and the guy was a joy to be around…except during the holidays. In a way I get it. The most wonderful time of the year for God-loving people is almost approached with trepidation. It's the time of year to keep your mouth shut. Yes, we've spent all year fighting the lunatic Left, and now we're supposed to gather around the dinner table, smiling politely as Aunt Karen waxes poetic about “how presidential” Gavin Newsom looks in a windbreaker. The Unbearable Expectations of Christmas Christmas is supposed to be festive, but for many, it's a pressure cooker of unrealistic expectations. Let's start with the car commercials. Who are these people getting luxury cars with big red bows? I swear, I've never met anyone who's walked outside on Christmas morning and found a shiny new Lexus in the driveway. Not one. This isn't a gift—it's a financial ambush. “Merry Christmas, honey! Here's a monthly car payment the size of our mortgage.” Also, can we talk about the fact that Hollywood now feels obligated to diversify these commercials? Oh, look, it's Jamal and Shanice, living their best lives in matching sweaters, unwrapping a BMW. I'm not saying it hasn't happened, but let's not pretend this is a universal experience. For most of us, the biggest thing we're unwrapping is the family pack of socks from Costco. New Year's Resolutions: The Annual Lie And then there's New Year's. We treat it like a fresh start, even though it's literally just the day after December 31. “This year, I'm going to the gym!” Sure, you are, Karen. Right after you finish the leftover pecan pie and delete Netflix. Why do we lie to ourselves like this? The same people who couldn't manage to walk their dog more than twice in 2023 are now planning to train for a marathon. Stop it. Holidays with the Left But let's get to the real Christmas buzzkill: Leftists. From Thanksgiving onward, we Conservatives are given a strict set of holiday rules. Don't wear your MAGA hat to dinner. Don't mention Trump. Don't bring up Biden unless you're praising his “resilience.” It's like the PC police have infiltrated our homes, ready to pounce if you so much as hum “God Bless America.” Even in victory—and Trump's 2024 win was a victory for America, the world, and maybe even Mars—we're told to tone it down. “Don't gloat,” they say. Meanwhile, they've spent four years calling us racists, fascists, and worse. Well, guess what, Aunt Karen? This Christmas, I'm drinking eggnog from my TKJN Trump Nickname mug and flaunting my Trumpiness like a MAGA elf at the North Pole. Why Conservatives Need Christmas Here's the thing: We Conservatives need Christmas. It's our time to recharge, to celebrate faith, family, and freedom. While the Left spends the season trying to cancel Rudolph for being “problematic” (too red, obviously Republican), we're out here keeping the traditions alive. Caroling? Check. Nativity scenes? Double check. Loudly pointing out that Jesus was not a socialist? Triple check. And let's not forget, Christmas is the ultimate reminder that good triumphs over evil. It's like a Hallmark movie on steroids. The world needed a savior, and boom, Jesus arrived. And in the spirit of that divine intervention, let's celebrate another miracle: Trump saved us from Bidenomics, open borders, and the Ministry of Truth. You better believe that's worth a toast. Dealing with the Lunatics   Potential Funny AdditionsA fake Christmas letter from the DNC: “Dear Conservatives, Please don't celebrate too loudly. It's making us look bad.”A MAGA-themed Christmas song parody: “It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Freedom.”A holiday card: “All I want for Christmas is four more years!”    I hope today you have on your Trump MAGA hat, drink from your TKJN Trump Nickname mug, and flaunt your “Trumpiness” like Trumpian elves.      [SEGMENT 1-3] Christmas toys repeat 2023      [SEGMENT 1-4] Government trophy girlfriend   I was thinking about this, and I've said many times that it's the rough patches in life that teach you lessons. You learn little from the good times. That's why so many billionaires' kids end up in rehab. And plastic surgeons feast on the insecurities of their wives. Money can't buy you everything, but it does keep the kids close. Government is like that billionaire's kid. It's gotten so much without doing anything that now it expects it. And no matter how badly government behaves or performs, it wants what it wants.  Trauma and Government Incompetence: A Match Made in Dysfunction And trauma also unites us, which is why we revolted against our government in the last election. We finally dealt with the trauma. Similarly, government incompetence echoes life's trauma—it unites us in shared disbelief. And much like those trauma support groups, we form bonds over mutual suffering:DMV Survivors Anonymous.Post Office PTSD Support.TSA Group Therapy: “Hi, my name is Kevin, and I was randomly selected for a cavity search.”The People Who Really Show Up Government is that chic we met at the bar who was HOT. She met us at our financial best, not when we were trying to make it. So we took our arm-candy all over the world, galivanting. And when we went to Thailand for her plastic surgery, she denied the bag with the coke in it was hers, and we had to do her time in that Thai prison. She headed straight to the yacht in Monaco to meet up with some dude she met at the airport while you were detained. Who did you call to get you out. That fat girl you ghosted in college after that one night you pretend didn't happen. And that girl jumped on a plane to Thailand to get you an attorney with her life savings. Refusing to return to America until you are free, she's now working as a stripper to pay off guards in the Thai prison to keep you from being violated. Meanwhile, your trophy girlfriend, aka the government, doesn't even remember your name.The Hilariously Dysfunctional Government Wish List I've been thinking a lot about what government should actually be doing for us. Instead of wasting money on things like gender-neutral snowplows or building sandcastles for crabs in Martha's Vineyard, why not tackle the real issues? You know, stuff that would actually make life better—or at least less absurd.The Government and Cancer: We Know You Have the Cure Let's start with the big one: curing cancer. We've mapped the human genome, people. We've sent robots to Mars, created ChatGPT, and even taught a few people on TikTok how to read. But you're telling me we still can't cure cancer? Please. I know the cure exists, probably stored in a climate-controlled lab in Beijing next to Hunter Biden's misplaced laptop. Only the richest people in the world get access to it, while the rest of us are out here doing 5Ks in pink tutus, hoping our donation covers a box of Band-Aids for a research center. And diabetes? Oh, that's cured too. But apparently, it's reserved for Silicon Valley execs who are on a raw avocado and crypto diet. Meanwhile, the rest of us are stuck playing Russian roulette with insulin prices.Real Science We Need Forget sending billionaires to space or making vegan leather from mushrooms. How about some practical science for regular folks?The Eyebrow That Won't Quit: I have this one eyebrow hair that grows faster than my afro did in the ‘70s. Can someone in a lab coat take five minutes away from studying the mating habits of fire ants to fix this?Butt Hair Be Gone: Why do we have hair growing in places nobody wants it? Between the ears, the nose, and—let's just say it—the nether regions, I'm starting to think nature is just trolling us. And while we're at it, does my nose hair have to turn gray? Nothing screams “distinguished gentleman” like a silvery vine hanging out of your nostril.Anti-Sweat Technology: Forget curing male-pattern baldness. I'd rather have a government-funded lotion that stops my pits from looking like Niagara Falls every summer. Priorities, people.Free Wi-Fi and No Toll Roads: Is That Too Much to Ask? Here's another idea: free Wi-Fi everywhere. If we can find funding for shrimp on treadmills (true story—Google it), then we can surely give Americans free internet access. You know, so we can stream cat videos in peace without selling our souls to Comcast. And toll roads? Enough already. We've paid for these roads ten times over. What are they paving these highways with, Gucci loafers? If the government insists on charging us to drive on roads we already own, the least they could do is throw in a free car wash or a pack of gum.Government Waste: You Can't Make This Up The real comedy gold lies in what the government is spending our money on. Some of this stuff sounds like rejected plotlines from “Veep.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

Merry Christmas Day from The Dark Oak! Christmas traditions run deep in every culture and every family. In America, the legend of St Nicholas reigns supreme. But it turns out that Santa Claus is only one of the many fables, legends and haunts that come alive around the celebration of Christmas. So, today I present to you, The Monsters of Christmas. Join us for discussions of The Tomten, The Yule Family (including the Yule boys and the Yule Cat), Mari Lwyd, Belsnickel, Krampus, and more!   Sources: December 15). The Monsters of Christmas. Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monsters-of-christmas Palmer, A., & Palmer, A. (2021, December 20). Mari Lwyd, or “Caroling with Zombie Horses”: A Christmas Story - Weird Little Worlds Press. Weird Little Worlds Press -. https://weirdlittleworlds.com/mari-lwyd-or-caroling-with-zombie-horses/ Little, B., & Little, B. (2023, December 12). Meet Krampus, the Christmas devil who punishes naughty children. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-origin   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

[REBROADCAST FROM December 13, 2024] The West Village Chorale perform some Christmas Carols live in-studio to get us in the holiday spirit on Christmas Eve.

Wexford Campus Pastor Russ Brasher shares the anticipation the Christmas season brings as we celebrate the greatest gift from God.Subscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://orchardhillplus.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill ChurchWebsite | https://www.orchardhillchurch.comMobile App | https://https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/appYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/OrchardHillChurchPAFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/orchardhillchurch/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/orchardhillchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/orchard_hillSubscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://orchardhillplus.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard Hill ChurchWebsite | https://www.orchardhillchurch.comMobile App | https://https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/appYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/OrchardHillChurchPAFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/orchardhillchurch/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/orchardhillchurch/Twitter | https://twitter.com/orchard_hill

0:00 - Do you do the Caroling thing? Do you enjoy it, either singing or being sung at?12:26 - Let's go around the NFL, since we're not on the air tomorrow to do it. Rob needs to hear that music!32:43 - Now that the NFL is creeping in on Christmas, there are so many games to watch! Will you be tuning in to the NFL or NBA? What are your Christmas Day traditions?

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Joy, togetherness and love are the root of these celebrations. But before we begin let's hear some interesting Christmas traditions from around the world. 1. The Festive Feasts 2. Church and Caroling with a Twist 3. The Sacred and the Spiritual: The Golden Calf in Ethiopia 4. Japan's Finger-Lickin' Christmas 5. Roller-Skating to Church in Venezuela 6. The Yule Goat of Sweden ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.boa-soft.com

The best way to spread cheer is singing loud for all to hear. — Elf (attributed to Buddy the Elf, written by David Berenbaum) Express Yourself! teen radio host, Julia Howe, is part of a Grammy-winning choral group who have recently been nominated for Best American Roots Song and Best American Folk Album for the 67th Grammy Awards as we were featured on folk artist Aoife O' Donovan's recent album All My Friends. Julia begins the program by talking about the history of Christmas caroling. The word “carol” comes from the Old French word carole, (cahull), which meant a circle dance with singing. She provides the background of caroling from the early days of Christianity until modern times. She then introduces the choral groups that provide the beautiful holiday music you'll hear. The Waves The Waves is a Bay Area youth-led acappella group that blends traditional and modern songs, pushing the boundaries of choir music with creative experimentation. The group aims to bring youth perspectives to traditional choral performance. The San Francisco Girls Chorus San Francisco Girls Chorus prepares girls and young women from diverse backgrounds for success, on stage and in life, through rigorous, empowering music education, and enriches Bay Area cultural life through innovative vocal performance. www.sfgirlschorus.org Lick-Wilmerding Vocal Ensemble The Lick-Wilmerding Vocal Ensemble offers training to high school students with no prior experience, transforming them into confident performers. With a focus on vocal technique and musical expression, the ensemble builds a community of young singers who are passionate about music and performance. The next time you hear a carol, think about the history of caroling, connecting to centuries of celebrations, resilience, and pure holiday magic. Happy Holiday Hootenanny from Express Yourself!™ Teen Radio, StarStyle® Productions, LLC, and Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity. Enjoy the beautiful voices. Savor the show! Follow us: https://www.starstyleradio.com/expressyourselfteenradio • https://www.facebook.com/ExpressYourselfTeenRadio/ • https://www.facebook.com/BTSYAcharity/ • https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfradio/ Sign up for FREE Newsletter: https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/ Buy shirts and hats with BTSYA logos: https://www.bonfire.com/store/be-the-star-you-are-merch/ Listen at Voice America Network, Empowerment Channel: https://sites.libsyn.com/560220

Space Croutons is starting a new holiday tradition of Caroling door to door, but when they do it, strange things are happening at each house! Come along and even sing along if you are so inclined!

The guys have some fun Christmas talk to open The Show before diving headlong into the transfer portal news. JC gets into the breakdowns of the incoming players, and offers some thoughts on the outstanding needs for the roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey just wants to pass along the holiday cheer! Even at the hardware store! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps us out a lot! Also follow us on social @joeyandlaurenshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who goes caroling alone?I did!In my green Guess Jeans and my navy blue winter leather jacket, at the age of about 17.Let me tell you, it did not go as I had hoped.But I've not forgotten it—probably for that reason.What does all this have to do with the state of the world and being a visionary, a disruptor and/or a soulutionary?  In this week's Own Your Intuition episode replay (ep #18) you'll find out.SHOW NOTES:Yes, tell me!  How the heck do I tell the difference between the voice of my intuition and my “fear-based” ideas?  Download the free audio here.Empath Core Tools program “44 Signs You Are An Empath” free download “Empath—How To Tell If What You Feel Belongs To You” free download Laundry soap sheetsLaundry eggSolid bar dish soap Aimée on InstagramAimée on Facebook For more about Aimée, her work, readings, speaking, or classes visit www.AimeeCartier.com. 

my fiance jimmy is BACK with me to recap my 2nd year attending my holiday work party - we chat: social anxiety, surviving your work parties/bringing your significant other and vice versa, what drinks to get, navigating dynamics and more! we also break down your 3 small talk news stories of the week: - 1. it's Tom Cruise's holiday cake season, what does this mean & who made his special cake list this year - 2. pilot explains why you actually need to put your phone on airplane mode & other things our parents told us as kids that we thought were the truth but weren't - 3. Uber carolling, Christmas tree ordering, and errand running! IG: @justaquickpinch, @drconniewang

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This Sunday, the West Village Chorale is hosting its 50th annual Greenwich Village Caroling Walk, a free event to join the community and walk and carol around the neighborhood. To get us in the holiday spirit ahead of the walk and their winter concert on December 20, members of the Chorale perform for us live.

Jesus is the centerpiece of Christmastime! And all that goes along with this season is for Him! Garlands. Lights. Tinsel. Bows. Wrapping Paper. It's all for Him! Songs and Symphonies. Parties and Caroling. Ugly Christmas sweaters. Goofy Office Gift Swaps. Classic door decorations. Cheesy Christmas movies. Even when we don't know it – even when we don't mean to celebrate Jesus – all of it is in celebration of the Arrival of Jesus!

Episode 218 is Live.“A bit of fury, Our Christmas Grandma can walk the truth.Absence of demons[Chorus] Oh down the ash of the seeker…”TWD Fact of the Day: The word “carol” is believed to have come from the French word “carole,” which means a dance accompanied by singing. In other news, France sucks.

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Johnathon Eltrevoog, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Grab your mittens, we're going caroling! Meditate on Psalm 95:1-2. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Midweek Bible Study | Pastor Brad Nave

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Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken is back with a stunning new version of the Bing Crosby classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?," the first single from his highly anticipated Christmas album Christmas Bells are Ringing, set to be released on November 22nd. Aiken's unique interpretation infuses the classic carol with his signature vocal warmth and emotional depth making it a song for our times. Written in 1962 by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is timeless in its message, yet even more resonant today. Aiken reflects, "The whole American political climate over the past few years hasn't really given us much in the way of hope or optimism. As much as I wanted to believe I might be able to make some positive change in that world, I've realized that music often does a better job of that." Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Ron Fair, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is the first release from Aiken's first studio album in over a decade, following a hiatus from music which found Aiken running for Congressional office in North Carolina, and raising his now teenage son. The album, Christmas Bells are Ringing, marks a return to the holiday music that solidified Aiken's place as a household name in 2004, when his debut holiday album Merry Christmas With Love broke records, selling nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. That album went platinum, becoming the best-selling holiday album of 2004 and earning Aiken three Billboard Music Awards.The new record boasts fresh takes on holiday staples like Nat King Cole's "Caroling, Caroling" and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime", as well as a lush reinvention of "Merry Christmas, Darling" by the Carpenters (one of Clay's musical inspirations) and a show-stopping rendition of "Pure Imagination" which reimagines the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory classic as a fitting soundtrack for the holiday season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken is back with a stunning new version of the Bing Crosby classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?," the first single from his highly anticipated Christmas album Christmas Bells are Ringing, set to be released on November 22nd. Aiken's unique interpretation infuses the classic carol with his signature vocal warmth and emotional depth making it a song for our times. Written in 1962 by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is timeless in its message, yet even more resonant today. Aiken reflects, "The whole American political climate over the past few years hasn't really given us much in the way of hope or optimism. As much as I wanted to believe I might be able to make some positive change in that world, I've realized that music often does a better job of that." Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Ron Fair, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is the first release from Aiken's first studio album in over a decade, following a hiatus from music which found Aiken running for Congressional office in North Carolina, and raising his now teenage son. The album, Christmas Bells are Ringing, marks a return to the holiday music that solidified Aiken's place as a household name in 2004, when his debut holiday album Merry Christmas With Love broke records, selling nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. That album went platinum, becoming the best-selling holiday album of 2004 and earning Aiken three Billboard Music Awards.The new record boasts fresh takes on holiday staples like Nat King Cole's "Caroling, Caroling" and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime", as well as a lush reinvention of "Merry Christmas, Darling" by the Carpenters (one of Clay's musical inspirations) and a show-stopping rendition of "Pure Imagination" which reimagines the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory classic as a fitting soundtrack for the holiday season. Clay Aiken's rise to stardom began in 2003 as the runner-up on season two of American Idol. His debut single, "This Is the Night" debuted at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, while his debut album Measure of a Man was certified triple platinum. Aiken has since sold millions of albums, launched national tours, starred on Broadway, and made his mark as a philanthropist and politician.Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Merry Christmas With Love, Clay Aiken's new album, Christmas Bells are Ringing' promises to bring the same joy and spirit to listeners, making it the perfect soundtrack for the 2024 holiday season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Christmas comes early when the gang relives Topanga's complicated (and annoying) holiday traditions, which leads to a discussion on guest etiquette in the BMW-verse. The gang questions if “Christmas Eve Day” is even a thing and Rider noticed the Caroling moment may have been a bigger deal in his memory than it ended up being on the screen. Plus, Danielle shares her revelatory experience in Las Vegas that has transformed her into a Dead Head, on a new yuletide edition of Pod Meets World!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas! We're celebrating today with the queen of Christmas, Brenda Lee. She's in studio talking about how her song "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" didn't become a hit until it was in the movie 'Home Alone,' and more! Then, we do our annual Christmas gift exchange, find out why Abby and Lunchbox did NOT like their gifts. Plus, we share what the most returned Christmas gifts every year are and hear some Christmas carols from Lunchbox! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special Christmas day program, WORLD families read scripture from the Old and New Testaments to tell the story of Jesus's first coming; an evening spent caroling is good practice for people waiting for Christ's return; and Apollo astronauts read verses from Genesis while circling the moon 55 years ago. Plus, the Monday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.​​Additional support comes from Medi-Share. An affordable, reliable, Christian alternative to health insurance. Medishare.com/world

The guys reminisce about their favorite Christmastime memories, and Christian laments how his memories of caroling at the local library just isn't the same as it used to be. Then, a listener named Noelle tells us how she fell asleep listening to the pod and had a full on dream about us, and she offers a pedicure-related Would You Rather. Finally, a 25-year-old listener named Alba calls in to say she's able to relate to us despite her younger age, and she says her husband doesn't find the show as funny as she does (maybe because of all the nerdy thespian humor).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Halloween!! Beware episode 351 because Gef the Mongoose is taking over the airwaves! Gef's ears are also ringing in hell because Em is taking us on an introductory tour of the seven princes of Hell, specifically Beelzebub. Then Christine covers the history of Halloween pranks turned crimes. We're sorry if this isn't the church you were looking for... and that's why we drink!