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Join Steve as he unpacks the beautiful carol, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" The core question of this carol, born out of anxiety, is crucial for our world today. Are we listening to a common truth, or are we hearing our own desires reflected back to us, leading to isolation?
Merry Christmas you beautiful people!It's our last episode of the year and it's packed in like 50 elves in a single Christmas stocking.We start the show with Santa Claus is Not Coming To Town and Todd Polte shares the story of how he found out the truth about Saint Nick.Next up it's our yearly visit to see Shelli and Frank Arnold's Christmas village. It's a spectacular sight and if you check out my facebook page there should be some pictures there.Then it's Where Are You Christmas, and Bob Baker looks at Christmas in Lapland. This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is one of the worst yet. It's a modern day version with Dean Cain and it's just awful.Here's a link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37266428/?ref_=fn_t_10Ever wondered what the term 'Guv'nor' means, well Bob Baker is going to explain it all for you in Do You Hear What I Hear.Check out Bob's podcast here: https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's The Christmas Quiz and you can test your Christmas knowledge against Jeanie Mulligan from Ireland. It was a low scoring episode for both of us.This episodes recommendation is I'm Not Complaing with Robin and Juno. Each week my two young daughters aged 10 and 5, tell jokes, talk about what they've been up to and argue. I think you'll enjoy it.Here's a link: anchor.fm/notcomplainingGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Do You Hear What I Hear? Pastor James Burke
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, we are celebrating the holidays with our 4th Annual Christmas Song Theme Week. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Whitney Houston from 1987. The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ-coIXJf4s
Do You Hear What I Hear, Part 3 by Danny Harrell
I love the Christmas Carols! They are beautiful, inspiriing, and full of wisdom! In this episode, we explore the hidden truth behind the Christmas song Do You Hear What I Hear? — the idea that no two people see or hear the world the same way. Why? Because story follows state. Our nervous system shapes what we notice, how we interpret situations, and the story we tell ourselves about others and about life. We will walk through powerful examples, personal insights, and a simple but life-changing question: "I wonder what state they're in?" We learn how to shift from judgment to compassion, from reactivity to understanding. Listen In!
In this first message from our new series, Do You Hear What I Hear?, Pastor Joel Sims shares that God has good plans for your life that He reveals to us by the Spirit. But it's important to know that to get the Spirit's guidance, you have to be spiritual.
Do You Hear What I Hear, Part 2 by Danny Harrell
It's December, so it's Christmas and we start the show with this episode's version of A Christmas Carol. It's one I saw at The Theatre Royal Winchester. It's an old time radio stage performance and it started past Dr Who Colin Baker.Then it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker is talking about the word 'Publican'.A couple of episodes ago we had Mary Polte on the show, well this episode she shares the story of how she found out the truth about Santa Claus.Then it's The Christmas Sarnie Smackdown, Jeanie Mulligan, from Ireland, comes on to talk about where to be the best festive sandwiches.Then Bob is Back with Where Are You Christmas, and this time it's in Frankenmuth, Michigan.Check out Bob's podcast here: https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's The Christmas Quiz and you can compare your answers with our US correspondent, Scott Newman.Check out Scott's Podcasts.Tinsel Tunes:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesChristmas Morninng:https://christmasmorningpodcast.com/Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
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Today's episode takes Do You Hear What I Hear? from “nice old Christmas song” to “wait, this is actually about my life.” John unpacks the wild story of a man who survived the Nazis, fell in love without speaking the same language, and somehow wrote a carol that invites us to see the world the way God does. This is your gentle Advent reminder that God knows you on a level your closest friends don't. So if you are ready to move from thin faith to thick, honest, fully-alive faith, this one is going to land.
Christmas carols are, likely, some of the earliest songs most Americans learn, and at the same time, are probably among the earliest music still performed in popular American culture. Many of the familiar songs of the season date back hundreds of years, and the origins and lyrics of the songs have been lost or changed over time. We sing along every year, tapping into those familiar nostalgic feelings. But do we really know where these festive songs came from, or what they're actually about? Gather ye kith and kin around the hearth – or the modern equivalent, the Bluetooth speaker – as the Great Pop Culture Debate explores the history of holiday staples and attempts to name the Best Traditional Christmas Carol.Songs discussed: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “O Tannenbaum/O Christmas Tree,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” “Away in a Manger,” “Carol of the Bells,” “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” “Here We Come A-Wassailing,” “Jingle Bells,” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” “The First Noel,” “Silent Night,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” “Joy to the World”Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Trey Radu-Blackburn and Zack Derby as they discuss and debate 16 of the most recognizable holiday carols of all time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with a version of A Christmas Carol and it's the audio release that Mickey's Christmas Carol is based on. The full title is An Adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol by The Disney Players. You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCilmU2_NQMNext up it's Do You Hear What I Hear? and Bob Baker is looking at Polystyrene, or is it Styrofoam? You decide.Then we have our yearly visit with our US correspondent Scott Newman from The Tinsel Tunes and Christmas Morning Podcasts. This year we look at a few of the many versions of Do They Know It's Christmas. Here's the videos:Band Aid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH-xd5bPKTABand Aid 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMZjb3YEUQ8Band Aid 20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UZ--sD_DBQBand Aid 30https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w7jyVHocTkLad Baby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIS3wNkQ_UEKeith Lemonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_05wWm6Mp0Then Bob Baker is back with Where Are You Christmas? and he's looking at Harry Potter stuff in the UK. Check out Bob's podcast here: https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/We end with The Christmas Quiz. I managed 8, let me know how you got on.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
What's up, dudes? I've got Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas and Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X'masu here to talk the wonky version of “A Christmas Carol!” Yes, it's “Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas” starring Jack Elam and ‘60s/‘70s musical acts!Airing in 1984, the special shows Ebenezer Scrooge in his counting house. Enigmatically, a young girl goes through an unseen time slip à la the Real Ghostbusters and winds up in his place. Subsequently, she attempts to enliven his Christmas spirit with a magical snowglobe that grants wishes. Her wish: teach Scrooge about Three Dog Night.The rest of the show is the duo arguing about Christmas and rock and roll, and watching various bands and singers. Everyone from Merrilee Rush to Paul Revere & the Raiders show up and sing Christmas songs and carols. Mary MacGregor and Mike Love sing “Do You Hear What I Hear?” while the Association sings “Sleigh Ride.” The acts change Scrooge's tune, and all's well that ends well.Bobby Goldsboro? Got him. Mike Love? Much maligned, but he's there too. Bridget? …Bridget?!?! So hop on your sleigh. Shake your magic snowglobe and sing along to this episode on “Scrooge's Rock ‘N' Roll Christmas!”Sounds of ChristmasFB: @SOCMusicTwitter: @SOCMusicIG: @socmusicHolly Jolly X'masuFB: @HollyJollyXmasuTwitter: @HollyJollyXmasuIG: @hollyjollyxmasuGive 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!
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!
Hello and welcome to the show.We begin with this episode's version of A Christmas Carol and it's A Chipmunk Christmas carol.You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvugRKHpP4s&t=1325sMike Westfall covered this version on an episode of The Advent Calendar House Podcast, and you can have a listen here:https://adventcalendar.house/episodes/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-merry-christmas-mr-carrollThen it's Where Are You Christmas? and Bob Baker is looking at the North Pole in Alaska.I scored 10 in this episode's Christmas Quiz, make sure to email me and let me know how you got on.Then Bob returns and this time it's Do You Hear What I Hear? and he's looking at the term 'fair to middling'.Check out Bob's podcast here: https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Next up we look at 2 different versions of Silent Night by two once popular artists.First up it's the British band Bros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPUCpj_da0EThen it's Sinead O'Connor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uHNygqhBCs&list=RD1uHNygqhBCs&start_radio=1This episode's recommendation is A Short History Of... it's really worth a listen.Here's a link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0g76gfvGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas you beautiful people!We start the show with an old time radio version of A Christmas Carol. It's an episode of western show The Six Shooter and it stars Jimmy Stewart. I enjoyed it, you can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y917m6lGIY&t=141sBob Baker looks at Candy and Sweets in Do You Hear What I Hear?Then it's The Christmas Quiz. It's a tricky one, but I scored 8. Make sure to let me know how you got on.Next up Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas? and he looks at snow globes in Vienna.Check out Bob's podcast here: https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's Christmas All Over The World, and we look at Plygian and Noson Gylfraith two traditions from Wales.This episode's recommendation is the audiobook Tune In: The Beatles: All These Years by Mark Lewisohn. It's about 48 hours long and I'm loving it. If you're a Beatles fan you should check it out.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas you beautiful people.We dedicate this episode to the delightful Chris Coon.We commence the show with The Quiz. I scored 9, can you do any better?Then it's Do You Hear What I Hear, and Bob Baker looks at the word Constable to describe an officer of the law here in the UK.We have the return of The Muppet Christmas Show and this time we look at the The Bear in the Big Blue House - A Berry Bear Christmas Parts 1 and 2.You can watch them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WBQ2zqrQvcThen Bob returns with Where Are You Christmas, and this time he's found it in South Korea.Check out Bob's podcast here: https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/In What The Dickens we take a look at a passage that describes Christmas Eve in London town and a few words and phrases you might not be familiar with. My particular favourite is the 'Flaring Links',This episode's recommendation is Desert Island Discs, I may have recommended it before, but who cares. There are over a thousand episodes to listen featuring all sorts of famous celebs so if you're after a new listen check it out.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with Do You Hear What I Hear, and our resident barman Bob Baker takes a look at Trainers (or Sneakers).This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is Ms Scrooge, starring Cecily Tyson as a female Scrooge set in modern day. Have a watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32PQC6Ovu90Then we have a request from listener Rob Taylor. He's keen to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK this Christmas and he's hoping you might have some ideas for how to do it. Check out Rob's Just Giving page here:www.justgiving.com/page/robert-taylor-8Last episode I used up all the questions in my quiz book, so before I start on my new book it's the return of Santa Banter. My good friend Scott Newman has a go, and with a bit of help from me, he managed 9. Check out Scott's Podcasts.Tinsel Tunes:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesChristmas Morninng:https://christmasmorningpodcast.com/Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas and he has not one but two great places in Cleveland, Ohio where you can celebrate Christmas all year round. Check out Bob's pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, it's great:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Last episode I recommended Father Ted, well one of the stars, Frank Kelly, had a Christmas song he released in 1982. It's a twisted take on The 12 Days of Christmas and is a bit of fun. Have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8OPuwa783gThis episode's recommendation is Tinsel Tunes, they took a short break, but they're back and better than ever so have a listen.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with the return of Jack Ask and my Canadian listener, Travis, wants to know what's the best dessert to have after your Christmas dinner.Then our podcast barman, Bob Baker, takes a look at the word Queue in Do You Hear What I Hear.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is the Cbeebies Panto. It's not too bad and you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBY_om7PNqUThen it's The Christmas Quiz. I scored 9, cause I'm clever. Email me with your score.Next up Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas and this time it's a village in North China that celebrates all year long.This episode's Christmas Not So Classic is Christmas Time by Bryan Adams. It gets airplay around the world, but never really made it here in the UK. Have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amk7AiEI43IGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Hello you beautiful people!We start the episode with a version of A Christmas Carol. This one is a Christmas special of the long running Canadian kids show The Buck Shot Show and it's called Buckanezer Scrooge. It's an interesting one.Watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1SgFBXrrVcThen Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear. Do you know the difference between an Estate and a Station Wagon? You're about to find out.Check out Bob's pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/After the joke it's the Quiz. I scored 7, see if you can beat that.Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas and it's another place we should all visit.This episode's Christmas Not So Classic is called Father Christmas by The Kinks. It never hit the charts, but it still pops up in the odd film every now and then.Have a look:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPPCPqDINEkThis episode's recommendation is Elimation, a podcast where a dad and his two grown sons discuss what films, songs and sitcoms are the best. I've been enjoying it.Check it out here:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/elimination/id1523720572Get in touch.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with a Chirstmas Not So Classic. It's called Christmas Day and it's by the British band Squeeze. Released at the height of their success it failed to even chart.Have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB6BIYjPeHMNext up it's our podcast barman Bob Baker with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he's talking to us about the word bonnet.Then it's the return of What The Dickens. I look at the village where Scrooge is taken by the Ghost of Christmas Past. It's based on a town called Medway where Dickens spent much of his childhood.After that it's The Christmas Quiz. I scored a measily 6.5, why not let me know your score so I you get to hear your name in the next episode.Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas and he takes us to the town of Drobak in Norway where it's Christmas all year round.Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/It's been a while, but it's time for anther look at a Muppet Christmas Special and this time it's Elmo's World Happy Holidays. It might be aimed at pre-schoolers, but I watch it most years and love it.Watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0K3YtCORdMGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Hello everybody, we're back for a brand new year!First up it's Christmas All Over The World and we take a look at the Catalonian tradition of El Caganer. A small figurine doing a poo in a nativity scene.Next Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the meaning of the word 'Rubber'.After the Joke, it's the Quiz. Make sure you email me your score.Then Bob is back with a brand new segment. It's called Where Are You Christmas and in it, Bob looks for places around the world where Christmas is celebrated all year round.Check out Bob's Podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is Bah Humbug! The Story of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol. It's a live reading starring James Earl Jones as Scrooge and Martin Sheen as everyone else. It's worth a look, so check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OS4yY6RImIThis episodes recommendation is The Detectorists, a delightful British sitcom starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones. All the episodes are on YouTube and are easy to find.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
You want presents? You bet your ask we've got presents, thanks to the presence of The Five Wise Finance Stars, who in our book outclass any number of elves you can cram around the dining room table. Join us as we tick off our gift list for the industry, banking's bad holiday reruns and what the happy new year ahead looks like in professional and personal ways. Plus, all hail Johnny Da Big as he returns — by invitation, if you can believe it — to sing a shattering rendition of “Do You Hear What I Hear?” The guests who keep on giving: Stephen Curry, CEO, Endurance Advisory Partners Scott Earwood, Head of Community Banking, White Clay Shelly Nischbach, SVP, Verification Services, Equifax Workforce Solutions Preetha Pulusani, CEO, Deep Target Cindy Snow, VP of Customer Success, Core10
Whadda you lookin' at? It's Johnny Da Big, Bankadelic's official Wise Guy of Debatable Talent, lending his nit-so-dulcet tones and storytelling to the holiday classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Or "What I Hoid," as he likes to say in his South Philly patois. Listen if you dare, maybe even share, it's better than being a grinch and far more satisfying. Ya got a problem wit day?
Merry Christmas Everyone!It's the last episode of the show this year and it's packed.First up we have a Worst Present Ever. It's another one sent in by listener Rob Taylor and it's not a gift anyone would want.Then Bob Baker, out podcast barman, is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's talking about Santa's Grotto.Nest up it's The Quiz and Scott Newman from Tinsel Tunes joins us and he gets a personal best.Check out Scott's podcasts here:Tinsel Tunes:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesChristmas Morninng:https://christmasmorningpodcast.com/This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is the Netflix original from 2022 called Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. It's a sort of remake of the Albert Finney version from 1970 and it's alright I suppose.Then Bob Baker is back with Spread A Smile of Joy and he suggests some ways to get the little ones to spread some happiness.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Last episode Jeannie Mulligan had a go at The Quiz and embarrassed herself, but this episode she redeems herself with her Christmas Sarnie Competition where she compares some of the festive sandwiches on offer.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas you beautiful people.It's a packed show so let's not mess about.First up it's Santa Claus is NOT Coming to Town, and listener Timothy Dumont has shared the story of how he spoiled the myth of Santa to a bunch of teenagers.Do you know the difference between a Sidewalk and Pavement? Well there isn't one and, in Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob Baker explains it all.Then it's our yearly visit to Shelli and Frank Arnold's Christmas village. It's a true work of art and if you want to check it out I've put a bunch of pictures on Facebook.Next up we chat to Steven A McKay. He's a historical fiction writer and each year he writes a novella or short story featuring the characters from his Robin Hood series. This year's book has two stories, The Heretic of Haltemprice Priory and The Winter Hunt.If you want to check it out, here's a link:https://amzn.eu/d/b54tTF4We also play Wassail The Night Away. A song written by Steven and his podcast co-host.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is Blackadder's Christmas Carol, but if you want to hear it you'll have to go to The Advent Calendar House Podcast, where I chat about it with host Mike Westfall.Here's a link:https://adventcalendar.house/episodes/blackadders-christmas-carolThen Bob Baker is back with Spread a Smile of Joy. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, so why not go carol singing this year and spread some joy around your neighbourhood.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then Jeanie Mulligan is back to have another go at The Quiz.See if you can beat her score (you shouldn't find it too hard).This episode's recommendation is I'm Not Complaining with Robin and Juno. My two daughters are possibly the world's youngest podcast hosts, and I think you'll enjoy their show so have a listen:anchor.fm/notcomplainingI'm also plugging my stuff so if you want any merch here's a link:https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-total-christmas-podstoreAnd if you want to read my book (WARNING: it contains lots of rude words) here's a link:https://amzn.eu/d/5zZ6YE9Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
0:00 - John Anthony fills in for Dan, hear about his Christmas Miracle and how God put him in the right place at the right time. 11:07 - Caitlin Clark’s White Privilege 27:52 - Daniel Penny Speaks 48:57 - Tim Walz open up on election and future plans 01:04:07 - Garry McCarthy, Chief of Police in Willow Springs, Illinois and former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department: “This is not the same country my father joined the Marines to fight for” 01:27:24 - Noted economist Stephen Moore believes price levels at the grocery store have permanently adjusted to this higher level, unfortunately, but the key is Trump making sure they don’t keep going up. Give the gift of Steve Moore this holiday season with his new book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:37:42 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator: The ‘Civil Rights’ Era Is Over. Good Riddance To It. Give the gift of Scott McKay this holiday season with two of his recent books Racism Revenge and Ruin and King Of The Jungle 01:56:08 - Founder & President of Ohareland and T Minus 10, Daniel LaBelle, joins Amy & John to remind everyone of tomorrow night's show at the historic Des Plaines Theatre: "Do You Hear What I Hear?” Celebrate the holiday season with a family EVENT EXPERIENCE set to take place on December 12, 2024, at the historic Des Plaines Theatre. "Do You Hear What I Hear?” promises to be a touching/fun night of contemporary holiday music, magic, and memories. For tickets & info visit desplainestheatre.com or oshows.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - DIrector of Re-entry 14:03 - Daniel Penny 33:45 - Sen. Joni Ernst withholding support for Hegseth 46:03 - Village People's Victor Willis on Trump's use of YMCA 50:15 - Bob Woodson, founder and president of the Woodson Center, believes Conservatives have what we need to transform America. Check out Mr. Woodson's most recent book A Pathway to American Renewal: Red, White, and Black Volume II 01:07:42 - Lawfare 01:29:02 - The Crew from Ohareland LLC join Dan & Amy to let you know about a Christmas holiday celebration and family EVENT EXPERIENCE set to take place on December 12, 2024, at the historic Des Plaines Theatre. "Do You Hear What I Hear?” promises to be a touching/fun night of contemporary holiday music, magic, and memories. For tickets & info visit desplainestheatre.com or oshows.com 01:45:29 - Founder of CIO Perry International Capital Partners, LLC., James Perry, goes over the November jobs numbers. For more on Perry International Capital Partners visit perryinternationalcapitalpartners.com 02:03:31 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
This show has it all.Well, it has some stuff.First up it's The Quiz, see if you can beat my score of 8.Then Bob Baker explains the difference between University and College in Do You Hear What I Hear.We've been sent another Worst Present Ever from Rob Taylor, and this one is a Festive Bounty.After that, listener Benjamin Hall has sent us a definitive top 5 of the all time greatest US Christmas adverts. If you disagree you're welcome to send me your top 5.This episode we have another giveaway. If you'd like to win a copy of The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Bryton Taylor, all you have to do is email me 'Let's 'ave it', and it could be yours.Check out the book here:https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-Unofficial-Elf-CookbookThen, thanks to a question in The Quiz, we look at who Kerstman is. It's an interesting one.It seems that in The Quiz last episode, Martin Goodman was the only listener who knew Showaddywaddy sung Hey Mr Christmas, well this episode we have a listen to it.Check out the song here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWRbdrTWISkThen Bob Baker is back with Spread a Smile of Joy, and he looks at giving thanks as a way to spread the love.Check out Bob's pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, it's great:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is a Rude Retelling by Brian Harvey of East 17 fame. It's not for the sensitive, but it's a bit of fun if you don't mind swearing.Here's a link:https://shows.acast.com/a-christmas-carol-the-rude-retellingThis episode's recommendation is a British sitcom called Miranda. Me and the wife have just rewatched all 20 episodes and I think you'll enjoy it.Not sure if it's streaming where you live, but here's a link:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1533435/Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Welcome to the show!We start off with another tradition from Cornwall here in the UK. It's called the Cornish Kissing Bunch and it's a Christmas wreath but with a twist.Then Bob Baker, our resident bar tender, looks at the British word 'Git' in Do You Hear What I Hear.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is A Christmas Karen from 2022. It's a modern twist on the classic tale and it ain't that good.You can watch it for free if you have Amazon Prime, and here's a bit more info:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14219486/Remember last episode we talked about Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories and I gave you the opportunity to win 3 of them. Well we draw out the winner with our special guest star Juno from I'm Not Complaining Podcast.Check out the lovely books here:https://www.biblioasis.com/product-category/fiction/seths-christmas-ghost-stories/and listen to Juno's podcast here:anchor.fm/notcomplainingNext up Bob is back and he has another idea for how you can spread a bit of joy.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's The Quiz, I scored 8. Make sure to send in your score so I can read it out in the next episode.Then it's the return of Santa Claus is NOT Coming To Town and we have the return of Jeannie Mulligan who tells us how she found the truth about Santa.This episode's recommendation is Christmas Clatter with Todd Killian.It talks about Christmas, have a listen here:https://www.christmasclatter.com/Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmailc.omWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas you beautiful people!We start the latest episode with a version of A Christmas Carol from the The Guild of Thespian Puppets. It doesn't have the greatest production values, but it's very funny.Give it a watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd0dJa93eeY&t=1550sThen it's Do You Hear What I Hear, and our self-appointed podcast barman, Bob Baker, talks about the word Mom or Mum depending on where you live.After that it's the quiz, I scored 8. Send me your score, go on, you know you want to.Then Bob is back with Spread a Smile of Joy and another nice idea for spreading joy and happiness to those around you.Bob's podcast is Festive Foreign Film Fans, check it out here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then we have the second half of our interview with the delightful Jeanie Mulligan, and we continue our conversation about Christmas in Ireland.Get it touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Hello you beautiful people!It's a packed episode and we start off with a great story from listener Rob Taylor, he shares the story of his worst present ever.Then Bob is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and we're looking at the correct way to pronouce the letter 'Z' (spoiler, it's ZED).Then it's the quiz, we've had a few people send in their scores from last week. I managed 7 this week, see how you can do.After that Bob is back with another way you can spread a little happiness. Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's the first part of our interview with the delightful Jeanie Mulligan from Ireland. We had a great chat, and you'll learn a thing or two about an Irish Christmas.This episodes recommendation is the audiobook of Stephen King's Under the Dome. It's on YouTube and it's around 30 hours long. That'll keep you occupied.Get in touch...Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Hooray for Christmas!First up we have this weeks version of A Christmas Carol. It's an episode of Popular which was a late 90s show about teenagers starring a bunch of actors in their mid to late twenties.It's awful, but in a good way. Or it's great, but in a bad way.Watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi0QMHU6jSoThen Bob Baker brings us Do You Hear What I Hear, and I never knew that across they pond they didn't call a Till a Till.Then it's The Quiz. I scored a princely 9 out of 10, let me know how you got on.After the Joke, Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy and he looks at getting involved in your local community. It's a great way to spread so local good cheer.Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreigh Film Fans here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's time for Christmas All Over The World, and thanks to listener Jeanie Mulligan we look at a modern Irish tradition of The Late Late Toyshow. Most years it's the most watched show in the whole of Ireland and it's delightful.This episode's recommendation is the TV show Cougartown starring Courtney Cox. If you've never watched it you should give it a binge.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Hello you beautiful people.For many years I've thought Scrooge's gift to the Cratchitt family of a huge turkey was ridiculous. How on earth would they cook it in time for their Christmas dinner?Well greater minds than mine have looked into it and thanks to their brains and research we look at it the feasibility of such a large turkey.Here's a link to the full article:https://infinitequestpodcast.com/extras/f/how-big-was-the-prize-turkey-in-a-christmas-carolKeeping on the subject of Turkey's, this episode's Christmas Not So Classic is Ho Ho Ho (Who'd be a Turkey at Christmas) by Sir Elton John.It's not that good, but you can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac97CJQhx5EThen, in Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob Baker looks at the word Jelly as used to describe Santa's belly.Then it's The Quiz, I scored a respectable 8. Let me know how you got on.After the joke Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy and he looks at the practice of Jeep Ducking.Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/In Christmas All Over The World we look at the lovely Mexican tradition of Las Posadas, where a procession of people re-enact Joseph and Mary's attempts to find lodgings. It's fun for all the family.This episode's recommendation comes from listener Timothy Lewis and it's called Words Unravelled, a podcast that looks at everything to do with words. Have a listen, I think you'll enjoy it:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/words-unravelled-with-robwords-and-jess-zafarris/id1737751787Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas you beautiful people!It's a packed episode filled to the brim with Christmas joy.We start the show with a version of A Christmas Carol from 1913 starring Seymour Hicks. They've made some interesting choices.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWz5UvQrs8Q&t=1248sThe Bob Baker explains the difference between a yard and a garden in Do You Hear What I Hear.This episodes joke comes from the lovely Pamel Wooten. We may have had it before but who cares?Last week we looked at the Yorkshire Christmas Pie, and this week we look at another Yorkshire tradition. Christmas cake with cheese.It's been two years since we've had The Worst Christmas Present Ever segment, so I've scoured the internet and found some for you.Then Bob is back with Spread A Smile of Joy and there are many people who don't celebrate Christmas, so why not share their holidays.Check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreigh Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then we have The Christmas Quiz. I scored a respectable 7, see how you get on.If you want to get in touch I'd love to hear from you.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Hello you beautiful people!It's another packed show and we start off by looking at a tradition from Yorkshire here in the UK. The Yorkshire Christmas Pie was a multiple bird roast inside a pie.Alas it's not really a thing these days, but I give you a recipe so you can go and make your own.Then Bob Baker our podcast barman looks at the word 'Torch' in Do You Hear What I Hear.Next up it's the quiz. I scored a respectable 8, see if you can do better.A couple of years ago Benji Pearson asked me to help him design his Halloween costume of Jacob Marley, well this year he's looking at being The Ghost of Christmas Present. We discuss what he looks like in What The Dickens.Then Bob is back with Spread a Smile of Joy and he's suggesting a lovely concept called Santa's Kindness Ornament and Journal from Demdaco.Here's a link:https://www.demdaco.com/santas-kindness-ornament-journal/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is 1200 Ghosts. It's a YouTube mash up that takes clips from 400 versions of A Christmas Carol and puts them together to tell the story. It's definitely worth a watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF_rKE3nIoIGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!
Hello you beautiful people.It's another episode with me, your lovely host.We open the show with a Christmas Not So Classic. It's called Christmas Isn't Christmas and it's from Bon Jovi. It was only released last year but I hadn't heard a thing about it.Have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO5HaSSus5IThen Bob Baker is here to look at why us Brits called Bachelor Party a Stag Do, in Do You Hear What I Hear.Then it's The Quiz, and don't panic, we're back to doing it the good old way. I scored a measily 6, but it's not an easy one.After that Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy, and why not literally spread a smile with a bit of humour in your daily interactions.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is The Stingiest Man in Town starring Basil Rathbone and it's okay I suppose.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Kh90MfZ-EThis episode's recommendation, thanks to Natalie Bickel, is to write a short story for the Touchpoint Press Christmas Anthology.Want to learn a bit more, check out this link:https://touchpointpress.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3opr-9j47rMWEl-HwtsyVqI4F7bmId7NKrWraNg17vGXv5geilFMfpkDw_aem_s30eDy6Ab1GM9kSHWqHihAGet in touch.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas.
Merry Christmas you beautiful people.It's a packed show and we start off with with our exciting new quiz Santa Banter. I describe a situation and you have to work out the rhyme. I bought it at the car boot sale and I'm testing it on you lucky people... probably only this once.Next up is Bob Baker with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's look at 'pants'. Bob's done the research and it's pretty darn interesting.Then we take a look at Cozy Little Christmas by Katy Perry. It was a question in last week's quiz, and I thought I'd never heard of it, turns out I had and it's not as obscure as I thought. Plus the video is fun.Have a watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg8Gk1iXEIsAfter that it's this episode's version of A Christmas Carol and it is not very good at all. It's called "Mrs Scrooge, A Christmas Poem" by Carol Ann Duffy, and it's a modern take on the legend telling us what happened to Scrooge's widow.I read it so you don't have to.Then Bob is back with Spread A Smile Of Joy and it was suggested by yours truly. Why not tidy up your local area with a bit of litter picking, you'll feel great and your neighbours will be pleased as well.Check out Bob's pod here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Last week we looked at the history of Christmas trees, this week we're looking at the history of one particular tree, perhaps the world's most famous Christmas tree, the one at the Rockefeller centre. Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!