Podcasts about christmas songs

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This week on Sheena Interrupted, we're celebrating a huge milestone… and unpacking why it made me deeply uncomfortable. We celebrated our YouTube plaque for 100,000 subscribers which sent me spiraling back to childhood awards, second-place trophies, and that feeling of never quite being “the best.” TRID thinks awards are just souvenirs of the journey. I'm over here wondering if they quietly mess with us on a deeper level and the way we see ourselves…  Also in this episode: we discussed into Olympic Medals, Grammys, Streamys, and why some people crave recognition while others want to run from it. If you've ever:     •    Felt weird accepting a compliment or an award     •    Worked just as hard as everyone else and still didn't get “first place”     •    Taken time off for kids or life, and are now trying to come back to work or your dreams…then this episode is for you.  Stay till the end for some terrible award puns from TRID, a live mini performance of The Christmas Song, and a little reminder that you're not defined by a trophy…or the lack of one.  This week's sponsors: factormeals.com and use code sheena50off  shantibhavanchildren.org to donate today!

When a young boy finds himself unable to stop singing Jingle Bells no matter how hard he tries, his mother reveals a disturbing explanation for why Christmas carols become so impossibly stuck in people's heads.“Lyrical Velcro” by Fionna Cosgrove Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#ScaryStoriesForKids #StoriesForKids #KidsStories #HalloweenKids #MicroTerrors #HalloweenStories #WeirdDarkness

When a young boy finds himself unable to stop singing Jingle Bells no matter how hard he tries, his mother reveals a disturbing explanation for why Christmas carols become so impossibly stuck in people's heads.“Lyrical Velcro” by Fionna Cosgrove Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#ScaryStoriesForKids #StoriesForKids #KidsStories #HalloweenKids #MicroTerrors #HalloweenStories #WeirdDarkness

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TrulySignificant.com presents Christopher Wyze. Chris is debuting two new Christmas songs. He is coming back to our studio for a second time on the heals of winning the 2025 Blues Blast Music Awards. Enjoy our conversation on what's important in life. We riff about Dr. Viktor Frankl, Sigmund Freud, and Bill Halamandaris. Christopher Wyze & the Tellers has won the 2025 Blues Blast Music Award for Best New Artist Debut Album for their thirteen-track release, Stuck in the Mud. The album, which landed on multiple blues charts around the world, received critical acclaim for its raw storytelling and powerful, fresh take on contemporary blues.Presented by Blues Blast Magazine, the Blues Blast Music Awards recognize excellence across the spectrum of blues styles and artists. A panel of blues industry professionals select nominees. Fan voting from around the world determines the winners. Joining Wyze & the Tellers in this year's winner's circle include Tab Benoit, Derek Trucks, Charlie Musselwhite, Shemekia Copeland, Bobby Rush, and Keb' Mo,' among others.“We haven't toured. We made a record of our original music — and let the music do the traveling,” shares frontman Christopher Wyze. “People told us we had to be out there gigging for the record to get noticed. We wrote, recorded, released, and built a fanbase around the world without ever hitting the road.”The band of veteran blues musicians was formed specifically to record ‘Stuck in the Mud,' with members all meeting for the first time in the studio. In the time between recording ‘Stuck in the Mud' and their follow-up live album, ‘LIVE in CLARKSDALE,' they played a single live gig — the live album performance – a fact that has made the group's rise all the more improbable.The band recorded ‘Stuck in the Mud' in two of America's most iconic musical locations: Clarksdale, Mississippi and Muscle Shoals, Alabama — both deeply rooted in the blues and roots traditions that inspire Wyze's sound. It burst onto the scene in late summer of 2024 and quickly gained traction worldwide, with listeners streaming in 90 countries. A string of radio and streaming charting successes propelled the album, along with nine of its singles. The album landed #1 hits with “Back to Clarksdale” (RMR) and the title track, “Stuck in the Mud” (iTunes Blues Charts: Germany, Mexico). It climbed onto multiple Blues Charts: in U.S., U.K., France, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium and Australia. ‘Stuck in the Mud' ended the year at #38 out of the Top 200 Blues Albums ranked by Roots Music Report (RMR) – one of just 3 albums by debut artists to break into the top 50.“When I first heard Christopher Wyze, I felt something raw, honest, deeply rooted in the blues – and unique,” said Johnny Phillips. “I've seen more than a few acts through the years. He's not trying to be anyone else. He's telling his stories — doing it with soul, grit, and a harmonica that cuts straight through. We're proud to have him on the Big Radio Records label. This award is a testament to what happens when you make good music.”Christopher Wyze & the Tellers are currently working on new material and planning select live performances in 2026.Listen to ‘Stuck In The Mud': cwyze.lnk.to/StuckInTheMudAlbumPRFor more information, visit christopherwyzeandthetellers.com.About the Blues Blast Music Awards:Founded in 2008, the Blues Blast Music Awards are presented annually by Blues Blast Magazine, the largest weekly internet blues publication in the world, with over 44,000 subscribers across all 50 U.S. states and more than 90 countries. The awards honor both independent and major label artists. The complete list of winners can be found at www.bluesblastmagazine.com/2025-blues-blast-music-award-winners-announced/.About Big Radio Records:Big Radio Records, based in Memphis, operates under the legendary Select-O-Hits distribution company, founded in 1960 by Sam Phillips, the man who discovered Elvis Presley and launched Sun Records. Big Radio Records is run by Sam's nephew, Johnny Phillips, who signed Wyze after hearing his recordings.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Click here and let us know.Cassie and Judy discuss the many upcoming activities at CPCBA.  The theme for this season is Finding Hope.Annual Congregational Thanksgiving dinner will be held after the service on Sunday, November 16.Craft Show and Cookie Walk - Sat. December 6 (10-4), Sun. December 7 (11:30-2, Craft Fair only)Tim Heavener and Tarra Layne will present an evening of Christmas Songs, Saturday, December 6, at 7.  Tickets $15 benefiting UndueMedicalDebt.org athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-classic-christmas-by-candlelight-with-tarra-layne-tickets-1778687114039?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEeAI4F_C7bvpr99PgVCY91LebYvUR8RC_BwVHSnQ941tAdAC9v9ECCfm-MOYM_aem_jX6Y30ek7y0WE5BWqDkysQQuestions - email Cassie @ cassie@cpcba.orgWebsite:  www.cpcba.orgchurch office:  office@cpcba.orgFull Christmas season schedule will be on the website soon!

In this episode of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Georgia-born powerhouse Erin Kirby to talk about her brand-new EP In and Out of Love. The conversation dives deep into what it's like being an artist in today's social media-driven landscape, from TikTok trends to the constant pressure of creating content. Erin opens up about the importance of being authentic online, the spontaneous nature of her most successful videos, and how she finds joy in the creative process. They discuss the balance between building a brand and staying grounded, the challenge of not burning out, and the grind behind maintaining momentum as a young artist in Nashville. If you're a fan of real talk, pop-country vocals, and artists who actually enjoy creating, you won't want to miss this one. Follow on Social Media:   Erin Kirby – @erinkirbymusic Matt Burrill – @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round – @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy – @raisedrowdy   Chapters (00:00:00) - Rage Rowdy Podcast(00:01:08) - Guys Cut Their Finger Making Pumpkin Salsa(00:02:24) - In and Out Of Love(00:03:11) - "Nowhere Everywhere": The Love Story on Whiskey(00:05:35) - Ryan and Davis on Writing With Their Crew(00:07:48) - "Whiskey Does"(00:10:03) - Songwriter Reading Over the Summer(00:12:05) - Bucky's BUC EE's in Georgia(00:13:44) - Tennessee Star on Moving to Nashville(00:14:54) - When You Move to Nashville, How Do You Meet People?(00:16:44) - Tick Tok's 22-Year-Old Creator(00:19:38) - What were your initial challenges coming to Nashville?(00:21:35) - Andy Richter Is Crashing On Dancing With the Stars(00:22:54) - Joe Clemens on "Make a Move"(00:23:47) - The Process of Choosing A Single For Your Project(00:24:39) - Aaron Kirby on Having a Support Team(00:25:45) - Aaron Kirby on Holiday Hobbies(00:28:05) - Singer Ms. Christmas on Christmas Songs(00:30:04) - Ryan on Playing Golf Growing Up(00:31:50) - Favorite Places to Go Thrifting in Knoxville(00:34:02) - Alex Kirby at His Christmas Karaoke(00:36:00) - Aaron Kirby on His New Album(00:39:20) - In and Out Of Love

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Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with Christmas All Over The World and we have a look at some of the culinary delights in France, particularly La Reveillon and the 13 Desserts.Then Bob Baker has a look at the word us Brits use to describe a cigarette in Do You Hear What I Hear.In The Christmas Quiz this week I only managed to score 6. Make sure to email me and let me know your score.Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas. This time he's looking at Christmas all year round in sunny California.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/In this episodes version of A Christmas Carol we look at one of the all time classics, Mickey's Christmas Carol. It's short, but it's great.The recommendation this week is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. We're all familiar with the film, but if you haven't read the book you should check it out. I listened to the audiobook and it was just great. You can listen to it free at Librivox.orgGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Today in the Break Room, our hosts get into a list of topics. From the heated debate about the best R&B hits and Christmas classics to a critical look at mental health awareness featuring Gucci Mane's recent revelations. The team also tackles the emotional impact of the Netflix special 'The Perfect Neighbor.' 00:00 Introduction and Episode Number Confusion01:09 Weekend Recap and Casual Conversations05:46 Unexpected Family Emergencies07:31 Moving Stories and Friendships12:19 Versus Battle Discussion31:47 R&B Versus Battles and Music Legends35:53 Ashanti and R&B Discussions36:44 Christmas Songs and Memories40:47 The Perfect Neighbor Netflix Special01:03:27 Gucci Mane's Mental Health and Relationship01:13:35 Outro and Social Media Plugs

Send us a textKen from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Liz Kennedy about her Christmas singles, and the autobiographical stories behind them (including the time when she saw Santa's sleigh)!! Liz Kennedy's YouTube channelLiz Kennedy on FacebookLiz Kennedy's website Liz Kennedy's upcoming concert at Key's Jazz BistroShow links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

A Vintage Christmas is a collection of classic/oldies Christmas favorites. Please check out this great collection of holiday music. Some of this music is from Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, and many others. Please enjoy the Christmas holiday with some of your old favorites. Merry Christmas from Ken Steele Music.

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Send us a textKen Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from February of 2025! In this episode, Ken talks about Mel Tormé, the Christmas Song and his other contributions to the Christmas music canon!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas stationFind the Sounds of Christmas podcastConnect with the Sounds of Christmas on social mediaCheck out all the artists that are making the 2025 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possibleSupport the show

Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with What The Dickens, and we have a look at some of the streets, towns and buildings that Dickens may have been referring to when describing Scrooge's London.Then Bob Baker takes a look at the word 'blinding' in Do You Hear What I Hear?Next up it's The Christmas Quiz and we're joined by Todd and Mary Polte, see if you can beat there scores.In Where Are You Christmas? this episode, Bob is looking at a Scottish castle in Japan, I kid you not.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then we look at Refrigerator Day, an episode of the Jim Henson show Dinosaurs. You can watch it here:  https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8iooiaGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

In this quick catch-up episode, we're talking all things Christmas (yes, already!)—from our new holiday music to what's coming next. AJ shares details about performing at a charity basketball game and Alyssa laces up for her first-ever game

Since the originally planned TV show is not streaming ANYWHERE right now, Matt had to think fast and pulled together 4 Christmas songs that also double as spooky songs either due to the topics, music video or lyrics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello you beautiful people!We begin the episode with Christmas All Over The World, and we look at the tradition of Scrambling in Driffield, Yorkshire. Where children roam the streetsgo from shop to shop begging for treats.Next up is Where Are You Christmas, and this time Bob Baker is looking at Bruges in Begium.Then it's our second part of our look at the 2019 BBC/FX version of A Christmas Carol, and Mary and Todd Polte defend it while I attack it.You can watch it here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlTNqJFYiXw&t=7467sNext up Bob is Back with Do You Hear What I Hear, and he's looking at Golden Syrup. Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's The Christmas Quiz. I'm ashamed to say I only scored 6 this time around. Make sure to email me your score to let me know how much better than me you did.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

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What's up, dudes? Hey you! Michael May from After Lunch, Crestwood House, and Hellbent for Letterbox is with me to talk Robert Smith! Yes we're digging into Christmas songs by The Cure!On December 9, 1987, The Cure came out for a fourth encore and blasted through a cover of “Merry Christmas Everybody” by Slade. It was the final song on the third night at Wembley, the final show of The Kissing Tour.Delving deeper, many of their songs allude to Christmas or romanticize Christmas as a state of happiness and content. For example, “Let's Go to Bed,” Christmas is the metaphor for physical excitement and anticipation. Further, in “Other Voices,” a song about the sickness of lust, the protagonist asks his paramour to come around at Christmas for a festive compromise.Similarly, in “Hey, You,” Smith asks the one who looks like Christmas to come kiss him.  “The Snakepit” and “Last Dance” also reflect themes of nostalgia and melancholy and Christmas.Driving basslines? Check. Layered guitar and synths? Got ‘em. Eye liner and lipstick? Definitely! So grab your ax, play a catchy riff, and jam out to this episode on Christmas songs by The Cure!After LunchGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Life's no fun without a good scare, it's also not much fun without 10 trivia questions on the songs lyrics from the Halloween film The Nightmare Before Christmas! If you'd like to choose a specific topic or dedicate an episode to a friend send a donation of your choice on Venmo to @NoChitChatTrivia and write the topic you'd like in the comments: https://account.venmo.com/NoChitChatTrivia Our official store is live!  Support the show by grabbing a NCCT shirt, hat, puzzle, or more: https://www.thetop10things.com/store Visit our sister site thetop10things.com for travel and entertainment information! Thank you to everyone who listens!  Say hello or let's collaborate: nochitchattrivia@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Merry Christmas You Beautiful People!We start the show with Where Are You Christmas? and Bob Baker tells us it's hiding in Germany.Then it's this episodes version of A Christmas Carol, it's the 2019 version starring Guy Pearce. Some would say this is the worst version ever, but not Todd and Mary Polte, who come on the show to stick up for it. If you never seen it, you can watch it here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlTNqJFYiXw&t=7467sThen Bob is back with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he's looking at the difference between Ass and Arse.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's The Christmas Quiz, I managed 9, make sure to email me with your score.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Top 5 Songs About Jewelry - A to Z Countdown, The Letter J   Welcome back to the Greatest Pop Culture podcast, the Top Five podcast, with your hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt. This week's episode continues the A to Z song countdown, brought to you by the letter J for jewelry. They delve into their favorite 'jewelry-themed' songs, sharing personal anecdotes and pop culture references, with song picks ranging from Bruno Mars to The Rolling Stones and beyond. Tune in for a fun and eclectic mix of songs and stories that you won't want to miss!   OH - and this week's playlist is RIGHT HERE.   00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast! 00:48 A to Z Song Countdown: Letter J 01:21 Bruno Mars and 24 Karat Magic 03:05 Rolling Stones' Ruby Tuesday 04:09 Prince's Diamonds and Pearls 05:21 Sleeping with Sirens' Gold 06:29 B-52's Topaz 07:44 The Beatles' Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds 09:56 KISS' Black Diamond 11:28 Digging Deep into Lyrics 11:38 U2's 'All I Want is You' 12:57 Concert Films and Documentaries 14:13 ZZ Top's 'Pearl Necklace' 15:44 Christmas Songs and Memories 18:05 Moulin Rouge and Broadway 19:32 Punk Goes Pop 21:23 Recap and Reflections 23:24 Closing Remarks

Hello you beautiful people!We start the episode with a few Guinness World Records. How heavy do you think the world's largest Christmas pudding was? or what about the most brussels sprouts eaten in a minute? You'll find out here.Do you know what a 'brolly' is? Well we know in the UK, and Bob Baker will teach you what one is in Do You Hear What I Hear.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is from the TV series Topper from 1953. It's not that good, but it could be worse.You can watch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFkt5_jG-TYThen Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas, and this time it's in China.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/In The Christmas Quiz I managed to score 8, let me know how you got on.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas you beautiful people!We begin the show by looking at a Christmas Not So Classic. This one is from one of the biggest bands of all time, U2. They recorded a version of the British classic I Believe In Father Christmas, and it's okay.Here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6QSJsASVMThen Bob Baker is looking for Christmas in Where Are You Christmas, and he finds it at Mount Rushmore (with thanks to Benji Pearson).Next up it's the quiz, and we have a little contoversy about some of my pronunciations in the last episode.Halloween is on the horizon and in previous years listener Benji Pearson has dressed as ghosts from A Christmas Carol. This year he's thinking of being the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come and he asks for my advice, of which I give him very little.Then Bob is back with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's looking at two weeks, or as us Brits would say 'A fortnight'.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is an episode of the western TV show Cimarron City. It's an interesting one, You can watch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soC3lLkqiiAGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

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!

Another week, another round of original Christmas songs! 

Merry Christmas you beautiful people!We start the show with this episode's version of A Christmas Carol. It's an episode of the Disney cartoon series 101 Dalmatians called A Christmas Cruella. If you want, you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njxjk4CosPM&t=1290sThen Bob Baker looks at what us Brits mean by a 'flannel' in Do You Hear What I Hear.After that it's The Christmas Quiz. I only scored 6 this week, let me know if you managed any betterNext up Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas, and it turns out it's hiding in Canada.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/In the quiz in the last episode we had a question about how many doors there are in an advent calendar and Scott Newman, our US correspondent, has done a bit of research on the subject. I have as well, and we look at a few Guinness World Records involving advent calendars.This episode's recommendation is Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer: Gone Fishing.  It's a lovely show, and you don't have to be interested in fishing to enjoy it. They've also got some nice Christmas specials (that weren't filmed anywhere near Christmas). It's on the BBC iplayer, but it's on other streaming sites as well, so check it out.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas you beautiful people!We start the show with this episode's version of A Christmas Carol. It's a made for TV movie starring Tom Arnold and it's an 'interesting' twist on the story. It's called Chasing Christmas and you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv7nL5nb2E0Next up our resident barman Bob Baker looks at how us Brits say Aeroplane, or Airplane, in Do You Hear What I Hear.Then I share a Christmas memory, about when my daughter Robin first understood about Father Christmas.After the Joke, Bob returns with Where Are You Christmas? and this time Christmas is in Las Vegas.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's The Christmas Quiz and I scored 7, not my best, but let me know how you got on.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Storytelling can become more productive when you start with a template. And it's not easy to find templates for business stories.  In this episode, we explore a surprising (and fun) story structure for service-based solopreneurs, adapted from a holiday classic and inspired by Ann Handley's Everybody Writes.  This story template covers a lot of bases. It's a variation of a success story. It focuses on the client, not the guide. It makes you think of your service as a problem-solving mechanism: What need do you fulfill?   You will learn… …what makes this such a good template …some differences between these fairy stories and business reality …how this structure connects the client's need with your service …how to adapt this template for a service-based solopreneur And, as usual, it's short and to the point.  No need to take notes: I've prepared a takeaway guide to your own version of this template.  RESOURCES:  Ann Handley's book - Everybody Writes Strategic Intensive - Solve that marketing problem. The Ultimate Story Template-  download your personal guide to this story   RELATED PODCASTS: Interview with Jaquette Timmons - Stories of a Financial Coach. Click hereWhich do people admire: Talent or Hard Work. Click here. NOTE: I mentioned a story that seems patterned on Rudolph: Danger the Dogyard Cat.   Danger the dogyard cat  I found it when I was living in Alaska and it's still popular. The book was written by Libby Riddles, who was a real Alaska musher and the first woman to win the Iditerod, a grueling challenge for dogsled racing.  In this children's book, ae feisty cat named Danger gets adopted from the pound. He has to confront all the sled dogs who initially don't take him seriously. Then one day there's a crisis and the team needs a leader to follow. I forget the exact details, but ultimately Danger the cat ends up leading the dogs and they win the race. Click here to learn more.  

Are you ready to be inspired by a journey of perseverance and reinvention? In our new episode of Late Boomers, Cathy and Merry dive into the remarkable life of Grammy and Academy Award-nominated Jan Daley. Join us as we explore Jan's early days in music, her rise to fame, and her courageous battle with stage four cervical cancer. Discover how a chance encounter with a Motown producer reignited her passion for music, leading to new albums that resonate with women everywhere. Jan's story is a testament to pursuing dreams at any age. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation!Jan Daley's Bio:Early Life and BeginningsJan Daley, born and raised in Inglewood, California, showed an early passion for music and performance. She began taking piano and singing lessons as a child and participated in various musical productions, setting the stage for a lifelong career in entertainment.Career BreakthroughDaley's big break came when she joined Bob Hope's USO tours, performing for American troops around the world. Her participation in these tours, including the famous "Bob Hope Christmas Shows" in Vietnam, brought her significant exposure and acclaim. She performed for over 100,000 GIs, earning a place in the hearts of many servicemen and women.Music CareerAdored for her singular magic of making what's classic contemporary again, Jan Daley is the most multi-talented and beautiful "Best Kept Secret" in entertainment today. The multi-talented singer-songwriter and actress is well known as one of the music industry's “best-kept secrets.” Taking the iconic sound of traditional Jazz and reinventing it for the modern audience to enjoy, her impact has been global. She hits the sweet spot between authentic, personal presentation with just the right amount of razzle-dazzle.Jan is a highly prolific artist, often juggling multiple projects at once. She's currently working on a “Best of” album which pulls a number of smash hits from her top-selling CDs. The versatile singer has already landed a Billboard No. 1 for her album “The Way of a Woman,” (penned by Jan herself, among 5 other songs), including tracks from her acclaimed “Where There's Hope” CD which was backed by the Les Brown Jr. Swinging Big Band and the Springfield Symphony. Not to mention featuring songs from her “Broadway Memories” CD that Broadway World Magazine raves, “Daley is a mastery of dynamic vocal range… she delivers these gems in a whole new & refreshing way… Be prepared to be enthralled!” Jan has a few surprises for us, similarly from her “Live” CD, with the beautiful “The Prayer” duet and to top it off, a few Christmas Songs from her Billboard's No. 4 "Home for Christmas" CD. Expect timeless tracks, beautiful duets, and an impressive vocal range in this show-stopping CD that shows us why Jan remains center stage in the traditional Jazz world. “The Best of Jan Daley CD” has something for everyone!Miss Daley made her major breakthrough in the music industry in 2017 and 2018. Working with legendary Motown producer and writer Michael B. Sutton, she put out her first EP “When Sunny Gets Blue.” It was a worldwide hit, landing her a top spot on the AOL Smooth Music Jazz Chart. She followed it up with Billboard No. 1, “The Way of a Woman” and months later “Home for Christmas,” which rode No. 4 on the Billboard Top 10 Jazz Charts for over two months — receiving rave reviews on radio stations across the world.Recent AccomplishmentsIn 2023, Jan Daley was inducted into The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in Washington DC. Her song "Way of a Woman" became their official song for 2023, riding the Pop charts for three months alongside Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Miley Cyrus. Her album, "Way of a Woman," became Billboard's No.1 album on the Traditional Jazz Chart. The dance remix of "Way of a Woman" went global, further cementing her international acclaim. Her new song, "The Girls in Love," caught fire and went No. 1 on the International Country, Roots, and Top 40 Chart, reaching an audience of over 4 million. Miss Daley set records as the No. 1 Independent Artist for 10 weeks. The country remix of "Way of a Woman" topped out at No. 24 on the Country Music chart. Both "Way of a Woman (Smooth Jazz Remix)" and "Girls in Love" continue to ride the Jazz and Country Charts, reaching an audience of over 6.3 million.Connect with Jan:Website: JanDaley.comYouTube: youtube.com/jandaleymusicInstagram: instagram.com/jandaleymusicFacebook: facebook.com/jandaleymusicX: x.com/jandaleymusicThank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.us. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.

Another week, another batch of original Christmas songs! 

Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with a Christmas Not So Classic. The Pet Shop Boys were massive in the 80s and still going strong in the 90s. In 1995 they recorded a Christmas song just for their fanclub members. It's call It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas, and it's okay I suppose. Have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBj8VehCeLEThen it's Where Are You Christmas? and Bob Baker tells us about a couple of places in Japan that celebrate Christmas all year long.Next up is The Christmas Quiz, make sure to email me with your score.Then Bob is back with Do Year Hear What I Hear and he's looking at what us Brits mean by the word 'Yonks'.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episode I don't have a version of A Christmas Carol, I'm looking at Mr Krueger's Christmas. An interesting short film from 1980 starring Jimmy Stewart.Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oonebld1IoEThis episode's recommendation is my 2 daughters' podcast; I'm Not Complaining with Robin & Juno. They're just about to release their 200th episode so please send a message through so they can play it on their show.Listen to it here: anchor.fm/notcomplainingGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

We're back with some Christmas fun!

Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with Christmas All Over The World and we take a look at the Yorkshire tradition of The Old Hoss. A bunch of people go round the pubs and one of them is dressed as a horse and they sing a poem...  and I'm not making it up.Next up Bob Baker has a look at what us Brits call 'taps' and those Yanks call 'faucets' in Do You Hear What I Hear.After the joke it's this episodes version of A Christmas Carol.  It's called Ebbie and it's a modern day (90s) take with a female Scrooge. It's actually alright. You can watch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTRm5gX6CXsThen Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas? and he looks at some places here in the UK that (to my shame) I wasn't aware of.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's The Quiz. I scored 8, make sure to email me with your score.This episode's recommendation is It's A Fair Cop with Alfie Moore. It's my latest favourite thing.Here's a link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b060fj66Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

A Christmas tex-mex spot if back open, so that's good. 

Alonso is here to fill in for Bran. You're welcome! 

We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2021 conversation with Steve Perry. ABOUT STEVE PERRYOne of the most iconic voices in rock music history, Steve Perry is best known as the lead singer of the band Journey during the group's most successful period. His first Top 20 pop hit as either a performer or songwriter was the solo-written “Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin',” which became a hit for the band in 1979. In the following decade he co-wrote an unbelievable streak of classic songs with Neil Shon and Jonathan Cain, including “Any Way You Want It,” “Who's Crying Now,” “Open Arms,” “Separate Ways,” ”Send Her My Love,” and “Don't Stop Believin',” a single that's been certified five times platinum. His 1984 debut solo album Street Talk produced the classic singles “Oh Sherrie” and “Foolish Heart.” After penning additional Journey hits “Be Good to Yourself,” “Girl Can't Help It,” and “I'll be Alright Without You” he departed the band and released his second solo album, For the Love of Strange Medicine, featuring the single “You Better Wait.” After briefly reuniting with Journey and co-writing the additional hits “When You Love a Woman” and “Message of Love” in the mid-1990s, he stepped away from recording. Steve returned in 2018 with his third solo album, Traces. In 2021 he released his fourth solo record, a holiday collection called The Season, produced by Steve and Thom Flowers, and featuring contributions from multi-instrumentalist Dallas Kruse. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, whom Rolling Stone magazine named among the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” joins us to talk about exploring the great American Christmas songbook from a writer's perspective, to share some stories about his own songs, and to offer some insight into his approach to the craft.

Scott needs a little Christmas. Will some original Christmas songs help? Let's find out! 

It's time to put on some instrumental Christmas music and chillllllllll with Bran & Scott.