Podcasts about Dark Christmas

Wyrd-iversary: 10 Years and 100 Episodes of Gifts of the Wyrd In this special milestone episode, I'm celebrating the 100th episode of Gifts of the Wyrd and ten years of podcasting. From the first recording in 2016 to conversations with authors, folklorists, creators, and practitioners across the wider Pagan and Heathen communities, this episode reflects on how the show began, how it evolved from “Heathen NPR” to something closer to “Pagan NPR,” and what I've learned along the way. I share favorite topics — from runes to Dark Christmas folklore — and reflect on the joy of learning the "behind the scenes" with creators. Most of all, this episode is a thank you to the listeners, guests, publishers, and friends who have made these ten years possible. Here's to wherever the Wyrd leads next. # # # Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Subscribe to Substack: https://giftsofthewyrd.substack.com/ Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmas Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle  Music. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com  Intro: Land of 8 Bits. Outro: JPOP.   Gifts of the Wyrd Logo Created by Xan Folmer.  Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy. Studio recordings using Zencastr and Audacity.

Nick revisits what may be the strangest and darkest Christmas episode Saturday Night Live ever put on the air, when Bill Murray returned to host on December 12, 1981. What should have been a holiday show quickly turned unsettling, starting with a deeply odd monologue featuring a silent Santa, followed by sketches that veered from uncomfortable to outright disturbing. There was a fake tampon commercial led by Father Guido Sarducci, played by Don Novello, a tasteless designer jeans bit, and an offbeat musical performance by the Yale Whiffenpoofs. Things took a sharp turn when Sarducci returned with Murray to share predictions for 1982, including World War III and nuclear annihilation. Almost immediately after, the show was interrupted by a real NBC news bulletin announcing that Russia had invaded Poland. What followed was one of the most surreal moments in the show's history, a bleak, apocalyptic sketch about global destruction written by Michael O’Donoghue, which ended up being his final contribution before he was fired that same night. [Ep 162]

We recorded After Dark this week in front of a LIVE audience, and this is the Christmas joy that came from it! Cringe at the Trump and celebrate the season with us!

Sunday Teaching: 12.24.2025Teaching by: Xavier Brasseur

Merry Christmas! 'Tis the season to light your fireplaces and put out your colanders -- the 12 Days of Christmas are here! And of course you know, that means those pesky Kalikantzari (Christmas goblins) are back again, sowing mischief and cruel tricks. But it's not all bad news. Minos Papas' latest feature film* is making its rounds globally and featuring at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. I had the opportunity to screen the movie a couple weeks ago and chat again with Minos. This film is truly his love letter to Cyprus, its history and its heritage. In this episode, we chat about the performances, the themes and the post-production that went into the film. You'll also get to hear updates on how and when you can see the movie! *If you missed our first interview with Minos on the folklore and the making of Motherwitch, check out "Fantasy, Folklore & Film: 'Motherwitch' with Minos Papas" (October 2024) >>> https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2026/films/motherwitch

Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 266 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: Being lactose and tolerant, Demons in Call of Duty, Mercedes Hidden Symbolism Ad, Cooking thrift store food, Food that caused anxiety, Microplastics in water bottles, Dark apple wallpaper picture, Ishowspeed sued by a robot, Dark christmas theories, Santa Claus elf theory , Crash out city, School system picture day theory, Forrest gump hand signal theory, Drake dissing celebrities, Michael Jackson of our generation, Jamie Fox impact in the industry, Movies teaching us about love, WWE video games, Being alone, Louvre robbery theory, Race-car driver before race, Titanic sinking theory, First person sued by a robot, Minions Gru theory, Different fashion stages, Working towards your goals and much more! Start your free online visit at https://www.hims.com/jumpers -Start your $1 per month trial at https://www.shopify.com/jumpers-Download the DraftKings Casino app and use code JUMPPOD -Protect your privacy at https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidjumpers-Get your contacts at https://www.1800contacts.com Follow the podcast: @JumpersPodcast Follow Carlos: @CarlosJuico Follow Gavin: @GavinRutaa Check out the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/JumpersJumpYT⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before Santa's jolly image took hold, Christmas was patrolled by terrifying entities who punished the wicked and devoured the unwary—and some say they still roam the winter nights, waiting for those who've forgotten the old rules.

Not quite feeling all of Christmas, but you want a little cheer with a little spooky? This is the episode that goes over some of our favorite Christmas movies that have a dark and spooky vibe for your Holiday Season!

Historically, the celebration of Christmas and Carnival could overlap, and there is some reason to believe that customs associated with the former were inherited by the latter. A clue to this calendrical shift is offered by the Christmas song, “Carol of the Bells,” which uses the melody of an old Ukrainian New Year;s carol, one which dates back to the era in which New Year was celebrated in March (hence the springtime imagery of its original Ukrainian lyrics). Ukrainian postcard commemorating the folk song”Shchedryk” source of “Carol of the Bells” After a brief look at the variable date chosen to celebrate the New Year throughout European history, we take some time to rethink our modern understanding of what constitutes the Christmas season.  The common notion that the season ends on December 25 or January 1, possibly including the weeks leading up to those dates, in historical understanding, was reversed, with Dec. 25 representing the start of Christmastide, which at the very least ran until Epiphany (Jan. 6) or Candlemas (Feb. 2). The merger of Christmas and Carnival is not only aided by the historically later end date of Christmastide, but also the variable start date for Carnival. A number of regional dates preferred for those festivities are discussed with Germany’s initiation of festivities on November 11 being the earliest. Another reason to suspect that Carnival inherited some of its customs from Carnival is the carnivalesque quality of the Christmas Feast of Fools celebrated anywhere from Dec. 26 to January 6.  The wild, and sometimes dangerous revels celebrated on those days (and discussed in Episode 100) were ended by local bishops at roughly the same time that Carnival celebrations in France and Germany emerged, suggesting  re-channeling of anarchic impulses and customs. Our discussion then turns to the Roman New Year, the January Kalends, which likely inspired chaotic elements around the Feast of Fools. Of particular interest here are accounts of celebrants dressing in animal hides and horns. a custom that seems to have survived in certain Carnival traditions, including a number discussed in my Carnival book.  One of these, the Kurent of Slovenia, who happens to be rather similar to the Austrian Krampus across the country’s northern border. In Western Bulgaria too, another Carnival figure, the Kuker, in western regions also makes  use of animal hides and horns (as well as bells).  Bulgaria also provides us with an interesting 20th-century case study of the merger of the traditions of Christmas (or “Surva,” the Bulgarian New Year) merging with springtime fertility customs of Carnival, both strands being associated with the Kuker. We wrap up with a brief look at Slavic celebrations of the Christmas cycle as Koliade (various spellings), a name for Christmastide and the customs associated with it, particularly door-to-door “good luck visits” incorporating short plays and songs, kolyadka in Ukrainian, the original of “Carol of the Bells” (Shchedryk/”Bountiful Evening”) being one of these songs “New Year’s Carols” (Kolędnicy noworoczni) from “A Polish Year in Life, Tradition and Song” (1900). The sources for this show are Mr. Ridenour’s books The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas and A Season of Madness, Fools, Monsters, and Marvels of the Old-World Carnival.

Is It Going to Be A Dark Christmas? 25-163 Headline BBC: New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says Headline ABC: Supreme Court to reconsider 90 year old precedent of limiting Presidential Powers to Fire Heads of Independent Agencies Headline Aaron Parnas: Trump Admin to instruct FBI to find extremist in the United States, including “radical gender ideology” , andi-ICE, pro-immigrant...including a way for people to turn people in. These are terrifying. Things are MUCH worse than we thought. But it's Christmas for goodness sake. People were out shopping, people were decorating, myself included. What else can we do? Panic? And while many are out shopping, most are charging it according to research. Credit Card debt is going to increase exponentially in December. Because life is expensive. So is this a last hurrah? The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 1030 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. #TheKarelCast, #DarkChristmas, #USPolitics2025, #DemocracyAtRisk, #SupremeCourtWatch, #AuthoritarianThreats, #EconomicRealityCheck, #HolidayStress2025, #NewsCommentaryPodcast, #LasVegasCreator https://youtube.com/live/s6qLFBsASgE

Historian and author Tim Rayborn joins us for a deep look into the strange, frightening and often forgotten legends that live beneath the surface of the holiday season. From the rise of Krampus to centuries-old tales of winter demons, ghostly intruders and night-stalking creatures, Tim walks us through the darker side of Christmas tradition and what these stories reveal about survival, morality and the human imagination. We discuss how frightening folklore once served as teaching tools, why these tales flourished in cold, pre-industrial winters, and the surprising ritual of leaving food or clothing to avoid becoming a monster's next target. We also explore how Victorian ghost stories became a firmly rooted seasonal tradition, why The Nutcracker was once much more unsettling than the ballet we know today, and how cultures outside Europe developed their own chilling winter rituals. Tim shares his favorite creatures, the most shocking tales he uncovered, and how modern culture has reshaped these old fears into festivals, parades and pop-culture icons. If you thought Christmas was all candles and comfort, this conversation may change the way you see December forever. You can find Tim's book, The Scary Book of Christmas Lore: 50 Terrifying Yuletide Tales from Around the World, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rNjt8r --- HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CONTEST Get in on the holiday fun and maybe win a great prize with your own creation. Get all the details at ⁠⁠https://jimharold.com/holiday2025 This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support!⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al Ridenour, creator and host of the popular podcast Bone and Sickle and author of The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas extends his study of Winter folk celebrations to the Spring, exploring the Old-World Carnival in A Season of Madness.Sumptuously illustrated with over one hundred historical and modern images, Ridenour ushers readers into cultural hinterlands where celebrations still echo the cruel realities of the old, agricultural world, and medieval Christianity intertwines with pagan practice.From ancient Rome to modern Bulgaria, readers encounter a holiday at once beautiful, strange, and savage. Spring is welcomed by clowns waving inflated pig bladders. Stalking sheepskin monsters brandish clubs bristling with hedgehog spines, and plows are dragged over cobblestone streets by celebrants wearing masks painted with cow's blood. Folk horror fans take heart as the Old World welcomes Spring!Bone and Sickle. https://www.boneandsickle.com/Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peculiarbookclub.com/⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/ixJJ2Y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VIP Membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/PeculiarBookClubYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PeculiarBookClub/streams⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@peculiarbookclub.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepeculiarbookclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mr. Ridenour introduces his new book "A Season of Madness: Fools, Monsters, and Marvels of the Old-World Carnival," explaining how the project grew out of his research for "The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas."  In this episode, he sketches out chapter themes and topics, from ancient Rome to modern Bulgaria, focusing particularly on cultural hinterlands where festivities still echo the cruel realities of the old, agricultural world and where medieval Christianity intertwines with pagan practice. The Carnival portrayed is at once beautiful, strange, and savage. Spring is welcomed by clowns waving inflated pig bladders. Stalking sheepskin monsters brandish clubs bristling with hedgehog spines, and plows are dragged over cobblestone streets by celebrants wearing masks painted with cow's blood. Folk horror fans take heart as the Old World welcomes Spring! Available now for pre-order.  US Publication date, May 6, 20205. A few advance reviews of the book: "Sumptuously illustrated and written with clarity, eloquence, and wry humor, "A Season of Madness" is one of those rare books that can pass muster as an academic study yet also provide a good read. Al Ridenour's meticulous research exposes the subtleties and outrageous quirks of a topic you didn't know you wanted to learn about until you picked up his book. Under his direction, the madness once again reigns, as the neglected history of European Carnival is placed center stage before the reader, in all its seedy, wild, and triumphant glory." —Dr. Paul Koudounaris, author and photographer of: "Faithful unto Death," "Heavenly Bodies," and "Empire of Death" "A Season of Madness" is a fantastic carnival of a book. Equal parts irreverent and erudite, it lovingly captures the depth, complexity, and subversive nature of the carnival, from its ancient roots to modern expression. Gorgeously illustrated, intellectually hefty, and also fun, it is a seductive introduction to the material cultures, legends, and history of this perennially fascinating and slippery subject." —Joanna Ebenstein, Founder and Creative Director of Morbid Anatomy

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Merry Christmas from all of us here at The United States of Paranormal! Glad you could join us as The Rocker Chic reads the story by Jeanette Winterson called Dark Christmas!   For those who want to jump ahead, story start at 20:25   www.theunitedstatesofparanormal.com   www.patreon.com/TUSOP   www.goldenmojoent.com   https://feed.podbean.com/theunitedstatesofparanormal/feed.xml   Do you have a haunting, cryptid, or other unexplained you would like us to look into? Do you have your own strange story you'd like us to read in an episode? Email us at TheUnitedStatesOfParanormal@gmail.com or message us on any of our social media platforms.    Listen on Podurama   Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on episodes and see photos from each episode.  Social media:  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-United-States-of-Paranormal-101722675824225/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunitedstatesofparanormal/ - Twitter: http://twitter.com/TUSOPPod Available wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts:  - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-united-states-of-paranormal/id1618133392 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67NokfUTrxoCvPuPWsvsDn?si=xQ4MpDJ-TlqBcanpMnTamA Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3905807 - iHeart: https://iheart.com/podcast/95207701   Merch available:  www.theunitedstatesofparanormal.com   Check out other podcasts within our network: Golden Image Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GoldenImagePodcast Golden 80's: https://linktr.ee/thegoldenimage80s The Call Guys: https://linktr.ee/thecallguyspodcast MurdNerds: https://linktr.ee/murdnerds Seasons in Hell Sports Network::  https://linktr.ee/indianachiefsfans A Court of Books and Booze: https://linktr.ee/acobab Art by Esteban Gomez Reyes https://instagram.com/esteban.gomezr?utm_medium=copy_link Music by Boze Theme voice over by Matthew Frisby Produced by Jeremy Golden  Edited by Jeremy Golden  Hosted by Jeremy Golden, Jennifer Williams and Bobbi Golden   #tusop #theunitedstatesofparanormal l #paranormalpodcast #scary #podcast #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #paranormalpodcast #paranormal #podcast #ghosts #paranormalactivity #haunted #ghoststories #creepy #paranormalinvestigation  #spooky #podcastersofinstagram #horror #scarystories #ghost #paranormalinvestigators #horrorpodcast #paranormalinvestigator #ghosthunters #urbanlegends #newpodcast #podcasts #podcastlife #haunting #paranormalstories

Send us a textRe-release of episode originally from December 2022.Join Dave and Greg as they dive into the folklore of lesser known, but fascinating Christmas mythology. These characters represent a dark psychology, and tend to be punitive, creepy, and in some cases sadistic. What role did these entities play in dictating behavior, and why are they continuing to be celebrated across the world? Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist's Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagra...

In this extra special Christmas episode, we decide to continue our journey through Dark Christmas, and celebrate an anniversary, with a revisit of the 1984 cult classic – Gremlins. Why does it remain a staple of Christmas? Does some of its humour still land? And is Gizmo the cutest character ever?We ask all these questions and more along with Mary Muñoz, who helps out once more in VHS Corner, to help Dave and Craig bring a whole host of trivia and fun to this final episode of 2024! #Gremlins #Gremlins 40 #Gizmo #Stripe #BabyYoda #DarkChristmas #JoeDante #StevenSpeilberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father Rick Luoni's Sermon "God Is Not Afraid of the Dark" If you are just visiting, please know that we accept you wherever you are on your spiritual journey. Welcome Home! You are loved with a love you did not earn, therefore you can never lose! Check us out on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/SaintMichaelsOrlando Want to give to our ministries, but not sure how? It's as easy as texting! Simply Text STMICHAELSORL to 73256 and follow the steps! Or give online here: https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=90490&f=1 Sign up for our eMessenger to Stay in Touch - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpBWY0NFeZhf2etxH06IwO6OY0OUKNnljA6CmbyWuSafci8Q/viewform Your Church Home in College Park - Love God, Love Others, Serve the World

In Iceland, Christmas, fear and folklore are all intertwined among all of the other happenings.  Come along with Ann and Vanessa today as they tell you all about the famed Christmas legends and traditions their tiny island in the North Atlantic has! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more... Checkout our website: Eerie Iceland  Follow us on: Instagram  Find our page on: Facebook  Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source Episode By: Ann Irene Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner) Editing By: James Ede (Be Heard | Podcast Production)

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Modern Myths is a series running alongside Urban Legends; shorter chapters delving into smaller folkloric tales shared worldwide. To listen to our past episodes and to gain access to those coming on our next season, join us on Patreon by clicking the link below.__________________Get ready for a festive, yet perplexing journey into the world of urban legends as we explore the mysterious tale of Santa stuck in chimney. Join us as we investigate the origins, variations, and enduring fascination with this quirky holiday myth.The legend of the body of a man, dressed as Santa Claus being found stuck in the chimney has endured for many years. But where did this twisted story originate? Why does it continue to spread? and has this ever really happened?Text Me (this is 3rd party & I cannot respond, but I see all messages)Support the showIf you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lukemordue.com/podcast

This week's bonus has E Bo discussing a slew of animal films: Starting out with Flow, then Killer Raccoons 2: Dark Christmas in the Dark, then Rippy, and ending with Memoir of a Snail. (194) A Toast to Film - YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eddy-bowman/support

A short extra episode on Befana, the gift-bringing Italian witch associated with Twelfth Night, the end of the Christmas season.  Included in the show is material from the book, “The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas,” traditional music of the season, audio from actual celebrations, and a few pop songs associated with la Befana. The post La Befana, the Witch of Twelfth Night appeared first on Bone and Sickle.

Some Christmases are white, some are merry and bright, and some are darker than you expect from a silly game show. Brace yourself for some history — and also plenty of fun and hijinks — it’s still an Incomparable Game Show, after all! Kathy Campbell and Erika Ensign with Glenn Fleishman, Lex Friedman, Monty Ashley and Shelly Brisbin.

HOW TO MAKE GRAVY, the adaptation of the classic Paul Kelly song is your taste of Australian Christmas melancholy cinema this festive season. Stars of the film and icons of cinema HUGO WEAVING and DANIEL HENSHALL wander into the Last Video Store to pick up a rental combo of their favourite films. A great chat with a couple of dream guests. Between them they've starred in films like The Matrix, Snowtown, Lord of the Rings, Acute Misfortune, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert Proof, The Babadook, These Final Hours and V for Vendetta. And we're not just listing those for the Search Engine Optimisation (ok, maybe a bit). Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here's Hugo and Dan's picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Christmases are white, some are merry and bright, and some are darker than you expect from a silly game show. Brace yourself for some history — and also plenty of fun and hijinks — it’s still an Incomparable Game Show, after all! Kathy Campbell and Erika Ensign with Glenn Fleishman, Lex Friedman, Monty Ashley and Shelly Brisbin.

In Save Me From My Shelf's end-of-year wrap up for 2023, Abby and Daniel read listener letters, respond to audience questions, correct any Season 4 mistakes, and have a general retrospective on the past year on the podcast. Abby also reveals her tradition of Dark Christmas, Daniel is an unprepared boring bastard, and wee Donalbain makes a guest appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The holidays.  Stressful and too over-commercialized to bring the same heartwarming sensations of years past.  However, with your loved ones in toe and the gift of giving, it can still be special.  For instance, Alicia and I just got drunk the day after Thanksgiving and made this for you.  Plus some cameos!  If Hollywood has taught me anything, it's that everyone loves excessive cameos!  So please give your own personal yule log a squeeze, jingle your bells, and get ready for another holly, and still jolly episode of It's Just 2 Movies!For more, subscribe to our Patreon! Contact the show via email at:   itsjust2movies@gmail.comFacebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and the like  @itsjust2moviesDon't forget to subscribe on YouTube!Need  to buy some stuff on Amazon?  Visit our Amazon affiliate link to do  your shopping and it helps the show financially!  Wow!  Amazing! *As Amazon associates we earn from qualifying purchases*  Tropic Thunder, for instance! Want to support the show more directly and chuck in a buck?  Buy Me a Coffee Don't use Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any of those other platforms?  The show is always free on our website.   :) ***SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE FOLKS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS DUMB SHOW***Russ Tafari.  @russ_tafari  and check out Russ Tafari Music Lamplighter Productions for our artwork.     @lamplighter_productions_il Brad Sexton for our tunes.  Check out SUNDS Mad thanks to Dave, @wheep3d our video editor.  Check out our YouTube!Support the show

Happy Christmas Eve, everybody! Can you believe tomorrow's the big day and that Santa's already set out on his annual trip!? To celebrate the occasion, please enjoy our annual Christmas Eve story, in which the elves read Ivan Cohen's "Batman Returns: One Dark Christmas Eve", the children's adaptation of the Tim Burton holiday classic, "Batman Returns", illustrated by J.J. Harrison! While this storybook is written to be read to the tune of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", have no fear - the elves have no intention of making your ears bleed today and thus don't sing the tale as it's meant to be delivered!  So take a break from the wrapping, settle back with your favorite holiday drink beside your Christmas tree in order to bask in its glow, and enjoy!  As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all! Make sure to check your feeds tomorrow - Monday, December 25th, Christmas Day itself - for our episode on season two of the legacy sequel series, "The Santa Clauses"!  Have a very Merry Christmas! We hope you have an amazing one, filled with food, drinks, laughter, and loved ones, and we hope that the big man in red brings you everything you asked for! We're looking forward to counting down to Christmas 2024 with all of y'all!

Just a bunch of friends and family getting together for some Laughs and Goofing off. Playing Christmas songs teasing and poking fun at each other, it was Good People having a Good Time!!! Remember we are locking the studio down for the next 4 days for some well deserved time off and will be back on Wednesday the 27th with our Wild Card Wednesday Show. Have an AWESOME Holiday weekend, Be Safe and above all things, Don't Drink and Drive!! Later Gators!!   Get everything you need to start your own successful podcast on Podbean here: https://www.podbean.com/tomspodcastPBFree   Visit our webpage where you can catch up on Current / Past Episodes: www.theoldmanspodcast.com     Contact us at: theoldmanspodcast@gmail.com

On the 225th edition of The Original Batman-On-Film.com Podcast, Senior BOF Contributors Peter Verra and Ryan Hoss review the new children's Bat-book, BATMAN RETURNS: ONE DARK CHRISTMAS EVE. Also on this show... THE BATMAN Batsuit added to BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT! MERRY LITTLE BATMAN Love! BOF Witty Banter and More!    

Welcome back, to The Dark Paranormal. On today's Season Finale, one of our listeners finally gets the Christmas they've always dreamed of…only for it to become a short-lived nightmare. We've all heard of Stone Tape Theory, but what if, sometimes, these “impressions” of the past, become seemingly malevolently sentient? Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of our episodes, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Dark Bites. Dark Bites releases each and every week, even on the down time between seasons. There are already well over 40+ hours of unheard true paranormal experiences for you to binge. Simply head over to:www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalAlso check out our website:www.thedarkparanormal.com You can also follow us on the below Social Media links:www.twitter.com/darkparanormalxwww.facebook.com/thedarkparanormalwww.youtube.com/thedarkparanormalwww.instagram.com/thedarkparanormalOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code darkparanormal50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In December 2021 - almost 50 episodes ago - Dawn sat down with her husband, director, Andrew Melby.  Together they discussed the origin and history of the dark, Yuletide figure of Krampus... and debate whether he may be a welcome addition to their family.The Krampus and the old Dark Christmas by Al RidenourThe Old Magic of Christmas by Linda RaedischKrampusnacht - Twelve Nights of Krampus edited by Kate Wolford---See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greatest Mysteries (several coming next season)HILF is now on Patreon! ---Coming up:More 'stocking stuffers' throughout December; next regular  episode: January 5th: EP52 - The Montreal Screwjob with Mike and Jimmy from Bacon is my Podcast [BIMP]HILF is now part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast!HILF is now on Patreon! ---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us hilfpodcast@gmail.com

Jesse Starcher, Robert Cooper and Mark Radulich present their Tarja Dark Christmas 2023 Album Review as part of the MHOD Jukebox!Dark Christmas is the third classical and Christmas album, and the ninth studio album released by the Finnish soprano Tarja Turunen. It is the long-awaited sequel to her second Christmas album, From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas). The music was arranged and orchestrated by Tarja's frequent collaborators Jim Dooley and Tim Palmer.The album is the first to include a special children's choir in each song, with the choir also including her own daughter, Naomi Cabuli Turunen. Naomi also plays the drums on some songs.The album was announced to be specially mixed with immersive Dolby Atmos mixing, and it was announced that there would be pre-listening sessions in cinemas worldwide of the album. Each song was also announced to be receiving its own music video.We also discuss Time's Person of the Year 2023: Taylor Swift.All of that plus video reviews of TARJA 'Frosty The Snowman', TARJA 'All I Want For Christmas Is You', BLIND GUARDIAN - Merry Xmas Everybody and Spinal Tap - Christmas with the devil.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsoFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulich

As longtime fans may remember, it's a Christmas tradition here at the SASF headquarters to take the worst Bible Stories and turn them into Christmas fodder... because that's what they are: they are the dark before the Light came down at Bethlehem two thousand and twenty-seven years ago. Today Nate chooses the tragedy of Onan and weaves it into the Advent story. We hope this SASF episode will help you read the Old Testament better. Merry Christmas! #SASF #StoriesAreSoulFood #Onan #DarkChristmasStories #MerryChristmas #TheLightCameDown #MessianicLine

It was like a dream come true. I'll tell ya', it was right after Christmas. I was in Manger Square in Bethlehem! Near the entrance to the Church of the Nativity, which is built over the cave believed to be the birthplace of the Son of God. It felt like the whole town was a celebration. There were festive lights lining the streets and caroling choirs. There was a parade. And a dazzling Christmas tree on the square. Not this Christmas. The birthplace of Christmas will be dark and deserted this Christmas. Just like so many hearts. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You about "Light For A Dark Christmas." You know the song says, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." Well it's not for everybody. The "joy to the world" only seems to amplify the sadness if your holiday heart is lonely or broken. You've lost a loved one. A crumbling marriage. A wandering son or daughter. Maybe a life-upending diagnosis. It could be a shattered relationship. Or just a nameless darkness in your soul. Strangely, when Jesus came that first Christmas, there were no lights, there were no parades - not even a room where He could be born. Rome had found another way to get more money from the already impoverished Jewish people. And the Son of God would come into the world in the filth and stench of a stable. And soon the little family, well they'd flee as refugees, when the evil king ordered the massacre of every Jewish baby boy under two. Yes, it was pretty dark that first Christmas. And, in a way, it was dark all the way to that Good Friday 33 years later when Jesus would die alone on a Roman cross. But for every heart that feels "dark and deserted" this Christmas, there is hope in that manger. The Bible reveals what was really going on in that stable in John 1:4 and 5 - "In Him was life, the life was the Light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." You know we often hear that God is at the top of the mountain and all the religions of the world are ways to get to Him up there. But Jesus didn't come to start or to be a religion. He was something no one had ever conceived of... The God who came down from the mountain to where we are! To be one of us. To bring God close. And, ultimately, to die for us. For the very sinning we've done against Him! For ultimately, that darkness in our heart is the absence of the God we were made for. Our loneliness is cosmic loneliness. We're lonely for God. And our brokenness well, that's the damage done by a world of eight billion people who have defied His rule over their lives. But since that "O holy night" in Bethlehem, millions have found the Light that is stronger than the darkness. A light inside you, that's not dependent on a flickering world around you. It is a new beginning, and Jesus offered it in His liberating invitation. It's our word for the day from the Word of God in John 8:12. "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Imagine, every wrong thing you've ever done - forgiven. The broken pieces repaired and restored by His resurrection power. And finally, the end of lostness, the beginning of a life with eternal meaning. And one unlosable love. For as the Bible says, "nothing in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:39). One love that will never desert you, never divorce you, never die on you. You want this relationship with Him? It can begin today when you tell Him, "Jesus I'm Yours. I believe it was my sin You died for." I hope you'll go to our website because we're set right there to help you be sure you belong to Him as of today. ANewStory.com. Somewhere today there is a heart that has just spent its last day "dark and deserted." Because today, the Light's coming in. I pray that's you.

In our first holiday episode, we explore pet cemeteries, death positive burial, and the Charlie Lawson Christmas Day Murders of 1929, plus the Lawson Family Murder Museum (Madison Dry Goods). Created by: Fred & Stephen Garza-Guzman Written by: Fred Garza-Guzman Edited and Produced by: Stephen Garza-Guzman Music: Pixabay Sound Effects: Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/curious-travels/message

Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 160 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: Being high on life, Dark Christmas theories, Quarantine theories, Gambling theories, Adulting & having kids, Skinwalker pretends to be dog, Adam & Eve theory, Dog & owner theory, Hamster murder stories, Home Alone devil theory, Taylor swift theory, Time travel, Genghis Khan, Knowledge, Free will, Getting over embarrassment and much more! Follow the podcast: @JumpersPodcast Follow Carlos: @CarlosJuico Follow Gavin: @GavinRutaa Check out the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/JumpersJumpYT Thanks to our Sponsors: Get $15 off a Skylight Frame at https://SkylightFrame.com/JUMP Get 20% off any Electric Toothbrush, Mint & Gum Dispenser, or the Shantell Martin Bundle at https://GETQUIP.com/JUMPERS Download the DraftKings Casino app NOW and sign up with promo code JUMPPOD and play FIVE DOLLARS to get ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN CASINO CREDITS! The crown is yours. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. One per opted-in new customer. $5 wager required. Max. $100 in Casino Credit awarded which require 1x play-thru within 7 days. Terms at casino dot draftkings dot com slash holidays on the house. Restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We will talk about Christmas Carols that have a Dark Meaning to them 12-10-2023

Today, we're going international with our Christmas music and cannot wait to hear what you all think of this album. If you haven't checked it out, make sure you do! -------------------- PODCAST SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube & Facebook: The Notes McGotes Podcast Instagram/TikTok: @NotesMcGotesPod Email: TheNotesMcGotesPodcast@gmail.com COMEDY AT MCDUFF'S Follow on Facebook. Just search: Comedy at McDuff's BRANDON SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok/Twitter/Instagram: @brandonalberda and Brandon.alberda STEVE SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok: @stevemadole Music used throughout the show created by Jair Driesenga Follow him @brotherjair on Instagram, Facebook, Bandcamp, and Youtube. Logos were created by Amelia Grace. Our podcast is sponsored by: Spotifyforpodcasters.com Leave us a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenotesmcgotespodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenotesmcgotespodcast/message

Are you looking for hope in the dark? Do you wonder where God is when you need him most? Join us for a powerful Christmas series at Believers Fellowship in Belleville, AR, based on the book of Isaiah, where we will discover how God acts on behalf of those who wait for him, even when he seems absent or silent. You will learn how God is the potter and we are the clay, and how he can transform us and the world from the inside out. Don't miss this opportunity to hear the good news of Christmas with Isaiah! #hopeinthedark #christmaswithisaiah #believersfellowship #christmas #advent #jesus --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/believersfellowshipag/support

Join us in a festive and insightful episode of Drinks With Johnny as we sit down with the incredible Tarja Turunen! Dive deep into the holiday spirit with a discussion on Tarja's new album, 'Dark Christmas,' where she breathes new life into classic songs with her extraordinary voice.Explore the upcoming Christmas tour in December, the Living the Dream Tour, and the Rock Meets Classic Tour in 2024. Gain an intimate perspective on the challenges and joys of raising a daughter while being a touring musician. Uncover the magic of the holidays in Tarja's world this year.Journey back to Tarja's roots as she shares memories of growing up in Finland and the remarkable tale of how she joined Nightwish, despite having no prior background in metal. Get an exclusive glimpse into the creation process of her autobiography, 'Singing In My Blood.'And don't miss the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of Tarja's cover of 'Afterlife' by Johnny's band, Avenged Sevenfold. Learn how she gave the song a new 'life' by crafting a unique arrangement. This episode is a festive blend of music, tales, and the extraordinary life of a true metal icon.Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/joinExplore More Drinks With Johnny:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnnyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnnyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnnyTwitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com

Join us in a festive and insightful episode of Drinks With Johnny as we sit down with the incredible Tarja Turunen! Dive deep into the holiday spirit with a discussion on Tarja's new album, 'Dark Christmas,' where she breathes new life into classic songs with her extraordinary voice. Explore the upcoming Christmas tour in December, the Living the Dream Tour, and the Rock Meets Classic Tour in 2024. Gain an intimate perspective on the challenges and joys of raising a daughter while being a touring musician. Uncover the magic of the holidays in Tarja's world this year. Journey back to Tarja's roots as she shares memories of growing up in Finland and the remarkable tale of how she joined Nightwish, despite having no prior background in metal. Get an exclusive glimpse into the creation process of her autobiography, 'Singing In My Blood.' And don't miss the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of Tarja's cover of 'Afterlife' by Johnny's band, Avenged Sevenfold. Learn how she gave the song a new 'life' by crafting a unique arrangement. This episode is a festive blend of music, tales, and the extraordinary life of a true metal icon. Become a FILTHY ANIMAL and get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qKyxOwoa_Uz5d5xCZEUPw/join Explore More Drinks With Johnny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/drinkswithjohnny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkswithjohnny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkswithjohnny Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkswjohnny​​​​ Shop: https://www.drinkswithjohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dark Christmas Tales & Krampus Talk With Jeff Belanger | XMAS-EPP Episode 1 If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming an EPP (Extra Podcast Person). We'll give you a BONUS episode every week as a "Thank You" for your support. Become an EPP here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski

Emily Jashinsky and Inez Stepman chat about what holds up in Milton Friedman’s classic Capitalism and Freedom — and what definitely doesn’t. They also talk about Twitter 2.0 and the insulting and anti-democratic omnibus bill. Culture Editor Emily gives her best recs for cozy week-off binge watches, and both hosts share their Christmas and New […]

Dark Christmas Tales & Krampus Talk With Jeff Belanger | XMAS-EPP Episode 1 If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming an EPP (Extra Podcast Person). We'll give you a BONUS episode every week as a "Thank You" for your support. Become an EPP here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski

Welcome to Episode 448! Among the topics this episode we talk about Avatar: The Way of Water's critic reactions and box office. We also discuss if Avengers: Secret Wars can top Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. We are joined by Stephanie Chapman from Scene-It Movie Reviews. In Good Pop Bad Pop for MOVIES we talk about SPOILER ALERT out now in theaters. Bring your tissues for this one. We also discuss the new Will Smith movie EMANCIPATION on Apple TV+. Hi-Yah! is streaming a new martial arts action film from the same director of Baby Assassins with A JANITOR. And we talk about a couple of weird comedies: Killer Raccoons 2: Dark Christmas in the Dark and The Binge 2: It's A Wonderful Binge. In TV we talk about the Addams Family spin-off WEDNESDAY now on Netflix. And we talk about the true crime docuseries KILLER SALLY also on Netflix. In NEWS we talk about Nobody 2 and a possible Violent Night 2. In Marvel News will Secret Wars be better than Infinity War and Endgame? And a ton of rumors. Daredevil: Born Again is getting some TV-MA traction rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices