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When my brother convinced our parents to leave the old Santa animatronic in the basement instead of displaying it upstairs, it wrapped its power cord around his neck in the dark — but not before whispering exactly what it wanted.IN THIS EPISODE: My parents own a Santa animatronic – I think it tried to kill us! *** (Originally aired December 18, 2018) SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Better Watch Out, Better Not Cry” by Jameson Cumick for Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/y2jwog8jVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/SantaAnimatronic#WeirdDarkness #CreepySanta #ChristmasHorror #HauntedAnimatronic #TrueScaryStories #HolidayHorror #ScaryChristmas #ParanormalStory #CreepyChristmas #HauntedDecoration

In the 15th century, a wealthy man was excommunicated by the Pope, driven mad in exile, and killed by a bolt of lightning just as he was about to taste human flesh — now he rides with Santa every Christmas, drooling over the naughty children on the list.Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…“Remembering Death” by Lydia, age 14 of Cromford, England“Night of the Snowmen” by Laura Pauling: https://adbl.co/2PMnQzh“Hans Trapp, The Christmas Boogeyman”: http://bit.ly/2PjBevAAll music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).***I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I'll rectify it the show notes as quickly as possible.***Spooky Santa™ and Weird Darkness® are creations and trademarks of Marlar House Productions and Weird Darkness, LLC. Copyright © Weird Darkness, 2023"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46https://weirddarkness.com/HansTrapp#WeirdDarkness #HansTrapp #EvilSanta #ChristmasMonster #DarkChristmas #ScaryChristmas #HolidayHorror #CreepyChristmas #ChristmasDemon #EuropeanFolklore

This week, we're talking about a kidnapping Santa, parents who got on a school bus to beat up a bully, and black Friday mayhem. We also have some listener write-ins!Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at ⁠⁠⁠unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠You may now join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buy us a cocktail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Be sure to subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a review.Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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The son of legendary actor and director Rob Reiner is formally charged with two counts of first degree murder. Why more and more people say they're cutting back on holiday spending this year. And, how does Santa deliver all those presents each year? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Christmas special is coming at you with three hos, as we're joined by one of the original true crime podcasters. Justin Evans from Generation WHY stops by to reminisce about his early podcasting days, survive a round of unhinged holiday dilemmas, and—most importantly—fix Christmas once and for all. But first: dilemmas.Trevin reveals a dirty little corporate secret after buying men's “pull-up” pants on clearance and wearing them to work—drawstring and all. Amanda gives her Santa house a red light bulb, accidentally turning her festive décor into something vaguely satanic. And Justin visits an ear, nose, and throat doctor, only to leave feeling violated, furious, and emotionally prepared for revenge. Then, things get serious.

“It's always a weird drifter with a dubious backstory” - Eric on mall Santas On this week's episode, we finally welcome film critic/author/podcaster/great dude, Alonso Duralde on the show to chat about the totally outrageous Christmas horror schlocker, Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker! How hilarious is this face-hugger Santa toy in the cold open? Was that really the best name Mickey Rooney's character could've gone with for his toy store? How hilarious is it that this robot actually has a bump? Is this lady too casual about her husband dying in a horrific household freak accident? And was that Clint Howard we spied back there? PLUS: What do you call a bunch of fans of the classic literary character, Geppetto? We break it down.  Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker stars William Thorne, Jane Higginson, Van Quattro, Tracy Fraim, Neith Hunter, Conan Yuzna, Brian Bremer, Clint Howard, and Mickey Rooney as Joe Petto; directed by Martin Kitrosser. Also, be sure to pick up the updated & expanded edition of Alonso's kick-ass book, “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas,” which is a totally essential guide for your holiday viewing and is guaranteed to make a killer stocking stuffer for the cinephile in your life. Click through here to pick it up on Bookshop! This episode is brought to you by Sonos! Looking for the perfect last-minute gift? Sonos is offering up to 25% off now through December 28, 2025 at sonos dot com. Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

For forty-one years, the halls of Martingdale echoed with unexplained footsteps and banging doors every Christmas Eve — until the night we stayed to watch, and the dead finally showed us what happened.Hello, children – it's Santa! I ho ho ho hope you like my podcast!  If you like the stories I'm telling in my podcast, please tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! Thank you very much, and Merry Christmas!STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…“A Strange Christmas Game” by Mrs. J.H. Ridell: http://bit.ly/36zAo3S“The Flames of Sligachan” by Amy Brannigan and Caroline Brannigan: http://bit.ly/2LVTMAa“Clockwork Christmas” by Richard Ankers: https://adbl.co/2PMnQzhAll music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I'll rectify it the show notes as quickly as possible.***Spooky Santa™ and Weird Darkness® are creations and trademarks of Marlar House Productions and Weird Darkness, LLC. Copyright © Weird Darkness, 2023"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46https://weirddarkness.com/SpookySanta1215#WeirdDarkness #ChristmasGhostStory #HauntedHouse #VictorianGhostStory #GothicHorror #ScaryStories #HolidayHorror #TrueScaryStories #ParanormalStory #ChristmasHorror

Trees are being decorated, halls are being decked, and young eyes are scanning the northern skies for signs of Santa. For this special holiday edition of the StoryCorps Podcast, we bring you tales of the fears, hopes and joys of Christmas past.Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Move over, Santa! Jen's list is here featuring her favorite things everyone (and their moms) will love.CHAPTERS00:00 Holiday Cheer and Podcast Plans02:59 Favorite Things Party Ideas14:59 Health and Wellness Gifts17:57 Engraving Tools and Practical Gifts28:14 Unique Finds from Uncommon Goods30:43 Skincare Secrets for Moms40:33 The Truth About Expensive Skincare Products48:51 Gift Ideas for the Holidays: Heated Blankets and More51:08 Worst Gift IdeasJen's Favorites12x12 Picture Frames Set of 2 | $18.99Differin Gel .1% | $13Engraving Pen for Husband | $70Veuve Rose With Magnetic Message Board | $75Pretty Bowl | $42Wine Tasting Murder Game | $30Tits and Boobies Towel | $16Peekers & Cocks Towel | $16Electric Heated Blanket Throw | $26OneSize Powder Melt | $34OneSize Secure the Glow Hydrating Primer | $36Merit Blush Balm ( Stockholm shade) | $3020% Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Pads | $22.060.1% Estradiol (Get it from Doctor) | $42.95Angeles Direct Leather Paint Set | $42MORE PODCAST EPISODES: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTGuNbPgq2EartAwwgs_H-LVho3FvWnXpJUST LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/imomsohardSEE US ON TOUR:https://www.imomsohard.com/WATCH OUR AMAZON PRIME SPECIAL: https://www.amazon.com/IMomSoHard-Live/dp/B07VBJ34DTIf you are interested in advertising on this podcast email ussales@acast.comTo request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comFOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imomsohardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomsohard/Twitter: https://twitter.com/imomsohardGet our sponsor DISCOUNT CODES here!https://linktr.ee/imshpodcastABOUT US Female comedy duo Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley have been performing, teaching, and writing comedy internationally for a combined 40+ years. They have been moms for one quarter of that time and it shows. How do they cope? They laugh about all of the craziness that comes with being a mom and they want you to laugh about it too! From snot to stretchmarks to sleepless nights, Kristin and Jen know firsthand that parenting is a hard job and they invite you to join them in taking it all a little less seriously (even if for a few short minutes a day). After all, Jen currently has four days of dry shampoo in her hair and Kristin's keys are still in her front door. They try, they fail, they support each other, and they mom as hard as they can.Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Views expressed on this podcast solely reflect those of the host and do not reflect the views of Pionaire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie's (Avenging) Angels  Rohan Campbell goes from ending the Halloween franchise to taking an axe to Christmas in the 2025 reboot of Silent Night, Deadly Night.  Is the traumatized orphan crazy for wanting to wear a Santa suit and murder festive folks in small-town America?  Or is that gruff voice in his head only interested in The Naughty - child snatchers, heartless foster moms, wife murderers, and a White Power rally found kissing under mistletoe and swastikas?  Learn if this holiday horror series has taken a wrong turn under Mike P Nelson's direction when you Listen Now!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Two Iowa National Guard soldiers—Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard and Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar—were killed by an ISIS gunman in Syria. President Trump has vowed retaliation for the attack. 4:10pm- Will the U.S. Senate do away with the “blue slip” rule? The courtesy allows home-state senators significant influence over federal judicial nominations, especially district court judges. 4:20pm- Turning Point USA president Erika Kirk has agreed to meet with podcast host Candice Owens. Owens has been promoting unsubstantiated theories about Charlie Kirk's murder. Erika has publicly asked her to stop. 4:30pm- Legendary film director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday. Their son, Nick, is being held without bail on suspicion of murder. 4:45pm- Elf on a Shelf: Is the elf just a holiday spy?

Anthony and John Pompliano break down what's really happening in the bitcoin market — why price has stalled, how volatility is evolving, and what most investors are missing about the next phase of this cycle. We dig into the Federal Reserve's rate-cut debate, the broader economic backdrop, and how liquidity conditions are shaping risk assets — with a brief touch on BUD/S training and why discipline matters in markets and life.=======================BitcoinIRA: Buy, sell, and swap 80+ cryptocurrencies in your retirement account. Take 3 minutes to open your account & get connected to a team of IRA specialists that will guide you through every step of the process. Go to https://bitcoinira.com/pomp/ to earn up to $1,000 in rewards.=======================Simple Mining makes Bitcoin mining simple and accessible for everyone. We offer a premium white glove hosting service, helping you maximize the profitability of Bitcoin mining. For more information on Simple Mining or to get started mining Bitcoin, visit https://www.simplemining.io/=======================This podcast is sponsored by Abra.com. Abra is the secure way to access crypto and crypto based yield and loan products through a separately managed account structure.Learn more at http://www.abra.com.=======================0:00 - Intro0:25 - Larry Fink: bitcoin as an “asset of fear” & why price has stalled 7:10 - Why drawdowns matter less over time11:00 - Jobs data, wages, & the macro split narrative15:55 - Consumer sentiment vs social media sentiment18:02 - Santa rally & market psychology19:32 - Can anyone catch up to  Strategy? 25:22 - Has the bitcoin narrative changed? & 2026 outlook 39:07 - BUD/S training comparison & volatility 

SPIRIT WEEK CONTINUES ON THE SHOW! Happy TUESDAY! That means an ALL NEW SECOND DATE UPDATE. But first, Johnjay has a FINSTA but now his FINSTA HAS A FINSTA. It's a whole mess! Then, to celebrate the holidays we turned off THE DOG SHOCK COLLAR in the trivia... or did we? Also, NICS GOT A NEW GAME... The 12 SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS. Plus, HAVE YOU EVER FARTED IN A JAR AND SOLD IT? We know someone who has. All this and MUCH MORE today on Johnjay and Rich!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bedtime story we travel to Santa's workshop where everyone is hard at work getting ready to make children happy. But the sprites feel left out. No one appreciates them and so they decide to do something tat they think might help. But will it work?  ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Patrick brings listeners straight into Catholic conversations, responding to Carol’s heartfelt question about balancing the story of Santa with faith, and sharing why passing along festive traditions won’t drive children away from the Church. Stories of Blessed Miguel Pro’s boldness electrify the hour, while Patrick fields real-time questions about burial customs, Jesuit history, and modern Church practices. Every moment brims with honesty, wit, and a dash of mariachi music, as Patrick examines everyday faith from unique angles. Carol (email) - I want to celebrate Advent and Christmas with the right orientation toward Christ's birth, but I am beginning to think that leading my children to believe in some aspects of Christmas traditions, especially for what young people believe, might in the future lead them away from Christ. (00:48) Ron - Why isn't anything mentioned about Blessed Miguel Pro? (11:08) Joe - Is it true that Pope Leo made a prayer room for the Muslims at the Vatican? (20:13) Joshua - What is the difference between being embalmed and not being embalmed? How does the Church view this? (30:03) George - Embalming practices: I remember reading that we should be faced more gruesomely with the reality of our death and not to gloss over it. (38:28) James - Who are the Jesuits and how could I find out more about them? (41:41) Maria Theresa - Do we have to fast on Ember Days if we are having a Christmas gathering? (43:54) Elizabeth - You were opposed to embryo adoption, yet the Church hasn't ruled this out. (46:53)

In this special holiday episode, Santa and his elf break down the 12 most impactful sales tactics of 2025, covering negotiation, discovery, cold calling, prospecting, leadership, demo strategy, hiring, business cases, team management, and more. Each tactic is pulled from interviews with top 1% sellers and elite sales leaders, giving reps a fast, practical, and highly actionable playbook to win deals, build pipeline, lead teams, and hit President's Club in 2026. These Courses Will Get You to President's Club

WARNING: This episode (even more so than all of the others) might not be for children! The boys attempt to help a parent on the cusp of having the Santa talk. But this is the 2025 championship fight, so instead the boys attempt to club each other to death in a field. ⁠CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Poll opens at 10am Mountain Time) UPCOMING SHOWS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ See Andrew hosting The Narrators at Buntport Theater in Denver on December 17th! See Ben's band Arson Charge at the Hi-Dive in Denver on December 19th! ⁠⁠See Adam at Comedy Fort in Fort Collins, Colorado on December 19th-20th!⁠⁠ Get last-minute holiday gifts from Andrew's tabletop game company, Occupied Hex! See Ben at the Denver Comedy Underground on December 26th, 27th, and 31st! See Adam in Cleveland, Ohio on Jan. 9th and Cincinnati on Jan. 10th! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, January 31st with Dave Hill and Mikel Nordstrom! ⁠⁠⁠ LINKS: Follow us for show dates and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam Cayton-Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Orvedahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grawlix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, bonus videos, exclusive merch, birthday shout-outs and more.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Got a question? Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠question@advicefight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fam gets together to talk about what we want for Christmas. We did deep into the psyche of why Pop loves being Santa Claus. We remind you that Jesus is the reason for the season. 

Nick welcomes writer Marnie Shure for a wide-ranging conversation that blends upcoming live storytelling, food obsession, and a touch of seasonal chaos. Marnie talks about the next Mortified show coming in February, then dives into holiday food talk with authority, covering the best cranberry sauces on the shelf, what actually makes a great grilled cheese, and a gift guide packed with standout Chicago food finds. She also delivers her monthly Horror Report, complete with stories from her recent visit to Halloween Horror Nights. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for a tour of truly bizarre Christmas traditions from around the world. Iceland's terrifying Yule Cat gets its due, Venezuelans roll to church on skates, and Krampus lurks right on schedule. Esma also shares a personal holiday revelation from her childhood, where Santa never showed up, but Jesus very much did. The mix of food, folklore, and personal stories keeps things funny, strange, and perfectly on brand for the season. [Ep 412]

Joe examines the debate over whether you should lie to your kids about Santa Claus. Transcript: Joe: Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and today I want to tackle a controversial question even amongst Christians should parents lie to their kids about Santa Claus? My position is simple. If you want to tell them the true story of St. Nicholas, that’s great. If you and your kids want to play Santa, go for it. But lying is always wrong. You shouldn’t lie to anyone. You definitely shouldn’t lie to the kids. You are meant to be teaching right from wrong, an...

This week we are discussing the New Kids on the Block song Funky Funky Xmas, released in 1989. This blast from the past was meant to be a way to bring holiday cheer and remember a simpler time. Instead it's the story of a shameless cash-grab with several questionable figures, even more neglected children, and way too many Wahlbergs, enjoy. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss Tim's latest failed business idea, some very troubling facts about Mark Wahlberg, the limits of merchandising, Tim's unironic defense of Donnie Wahlberg's acting career, Arsenio Hall, how magical is Santa exactly, how much one of our listeners really hates Tim, and so much more!  Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com Episode Outline: Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters Discuss our history with the song/band Song discussion - lyrics and music Music Video How the song did worldwide Amazon reviews Listener email (just 2) Music news of the weird Announce next week's album

It's the advent season, but we're ready for Christmas! In this episode, we talk through some reddit questions, theorize heaven, talk about unions, and dive into the Santa lore.Pre-order our bookhttps://themagnificast.wordpress.com/pre-order-now-enough-is-enough-degrowth-capitalism-and-liberation-theology/Get our Winstanley Zinehttps://themagnificast.wordpress.com/zines/Join our patreonhttp://patreon.com/themagnificast

“My Secret Santa” Times are tough when Taylor gets fired from her job right before Christmas, and her daughter is accepted to a prestigious Snowboarding Academy that she can't afford. The only logical solution is to pose as an elderly man to secure a financially lucrative Santa job at the ski resort for the holidays. Maybe she can date a billionaire and revive her music career along the way? Anything is possible during the holidays! Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the regular mall Santa calls in sick… and his very unfiltered replacement clocks in instead?

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On this month's bonus episode... Get ready for some Christmas drama! Kail and Lindsie read some listener write-ins about Christmas family conflicts, from in-laws trying to phase out Santa to a sister-in-law's odd gift-giving procedure. Plus, they weigh in on the Wicked movie's brilliant marketing, and recount Kail's childhood afternoons spent at a dive bar. Lastly, Foul Play involving a dog is never going to end well.Thank you to our sponsors!Aura: Visit AuraFrames.com and get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code COFFEECONVOSThrive Causemetics: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/COFFEE for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first orderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you to Kleenex for sponsoring this special episode of The Nikki & Brie Show! The twins are fully leaning into holiday mode. With cozy mugs in hand, they're putting family traditions front and center. This episode is a love letter to the little moments that make the holidays special, from sipping hot cocoa to prepping for their legendary Drummer Boy Dinner. A tradition started by their grandfather, this meaningful family gathering brings everyone together to dress up, feel grown, and listen to Bing Crosby's “Little Drummer Boy”—and now, the next generation is keeping it alive. Between debating comfy vs. cute outfits, unboxing décor, and planning the kids' table, it's peak holiday chaos in the best way.The twins also dive into Christmas wish lists (for kids and adults), Santa logistics, and the very serious question of how many Santas actually exist. From Matteo asking to ride the Goodyear Blimp, to Birdie and Buddy requesting a baby brother, to elves with full-blown personalities and wardrobes they regret buying—it's funny, heartfelt, and wildly relatable. They even swap holiday traditions from around the world, sparking new ideas for future family dinners.And because life doesn't slow down for the holidays, Nikki and Brie catch up on Monday Night RAW, NFL suite life, holiday travel, and juggling it all with grace (and tissues nearby). It's a warm, laugh-out-loud episode about family, gratitude, traditions, and giving yourself a little grace this season. Grab your coziest blanket, pour something festive, and press play—you'll feel right at home. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Hatmaker is back after living a lot of life since she was on Forever35 more than 5 years ago! She discusses her new book (Awake: A Memoir) about her life after her divorce, and looks back at her previous book (Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire), which came out just before she learned her husband of 26 years cheated on her. They touch on the relationship she and her kids have with religion and faith today, learning personal finance for the first time as a divorcee, and how she's left the evangelical world behind. And, Doree and Elise chat about their holiday plans and the fun ways Santa shows up for kids who are traveling for the holidays.**The Patreon Sale is happening now! Get 20% off now through this Friday 12/19 at midnight PT. **To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and sign up for the newsletter at the free tier on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was Christmastime — a season of peace, light, and goodwill — which made the slow unraveling of their minds all the more disturbing.IN THIS EPISODE: Despite being in the middle of the first World War, on Christmas Day, 1914 British and German soldiers sang carols together, exchanged gifts with the enemy combatants, and supposedly even played a soccer game against each other in order to celebrate the holiday. (The Great War's Christmas Truce) *** The case was so mysterious it was even featured on TV's “Unsolved Mysteries” and “America's Most Wanted”: who committed the Christmas murder of Latricia White? And what happened to Lee and Chance Wackerhagen? (An Unsolved Christmas Murder Mystery) *** We're so used to seeing old St. Nick showing up with a big bag of toys for the kiddies – but what if he arrived with another bag full of switches for your parents to use the whole year through if you were on his naughty list? We'll look back at when Santa wasn't purely jolly and jovial, and when he arrived to dole out both presents and punishment! (Santa's Naughty List) *** The Los Feliz murder mansion became the site of a horrifying and sad Christmas tragedy for one California family. (Christmas At The Los Feliz Murder Mansion) *** A haunting holiday mystery took place in England in 1916 when a young bride simply disappeared without a trace. (The Vanishing Christmas Bride) *** A man tries to take on supernatural forces – and ends up as an undead creature who appears as a terrifying Yuletide spirit. (A Living Dead Yule Haunting) *** (Originally aired December 14, 2021)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:26.354 = A Living Dead Yule Haunting00:13:27.140 = *** The Great War's Christmas Truce00:17:56.944 = Santa's Naughty List00:23:10.274 = The Vanishing Christmas Bride00:27:16.438 = *** Christmas at the Los Feliz Murder Mansion00:41:13.715 = *** An Unsolved Christmas Murder Mystery00:45:45.415 = Have Yourself a Flying Saucer Christmas00:49:55.342 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“A Living Dead Yule Haunting” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39y7ubu5“The Great War's Christmas Truce” by Erin Kelly for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ytv6zdy2“Santa's Naughty List” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc5cszy7“Christmas At The Los Feliz Murder Mansion” by Colleen Conroy for Ranker's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p99t2kw“An Unsolved Christmas Murder Mystery” from Mystery Confidential: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pzzyfatw“Have Yourself a Flying Saucer Christmas” by Beth Colman for Mental Floss: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycxv3w49“The Vanishing Christmas Bride” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3nkcxes4= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. 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Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. 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More of the funniest reviews on the internet! We read reviews for a gym, where the employees use the time to work on tehir own bodies, rather than clean the sewage, from the showers. A Santa's Village, where Santa may, or may not be available, but the owner may call you a "Scrooge", on the internet. A buffet, that will have you knowing a lot of technical terms for "food poisoning & much more!!   Join comedians James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman as they explore the most opinionated part of the internet: The Reviews Section!   Subscribe, and we will see you every Monday with Your Stupid Opinions!! Dont forget to rate & review!!   Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for merch & more Check out James & Jimmie's other podcasts, Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. In this merry-and-brightly honest episode of Back Porch Theology, Allison Allen, Lisa Harper, and Doc H swap stories from their Christmas tour aka their very first bus tour, complete with equal parts joy, Jesus, and questionable sleep schedules.  They unpack a few favorite Christmas myths ~ including the real story behind Santa ~ and trace them back to the faith-filled roots of Saint Nicholas, the wise men, and other traditions woven through the season. Grab something warm to sip, ignore the Christmas to-do list for a minute, and pull up a chair, there's room for you on the porch.

For this two-part holiday special, I tell Sarah Marshall all about the history of the American mall Santa Claus from the 1800s into the present day. For part one, we will learn about the eccentric men who created the look and vibe of the department store Kris Kringle, mass producing a jolly army of Santa proxies to whom kids could disclose their heart's holiday desire. For part two, I will explain how the Mall Santa became a surprising symbol of societal change and guerrilla protest. That's coming next week. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support our show and get early ad-free episodes and bonus content Or subscribe to American Hysteria on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get some of our new merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠americanhysteria.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, all profits go to The Sameer Project, a Palestinian-led mutual aid group who are on the ground in Gaza delivering food and supplies to displaced families. Leave us a message on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Urban Legends Hotline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer and Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Miranda Zickler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Associate Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riley Swedelius-Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Additional editing by Kaylee Jasperson Hosted by Chelsey Weber-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Santa rips me off, endangered plants and the Malibu fire, Nick Funetes rapes Piers Morgan, a cholo tries to shake me down, H1-B teachers, the Gravedigger calls in, how to cremate fat people, haunted toys, Luigi Mangione's to-do list, and China lays down the law on delusional women; all that and more this week on The Dick Show!

**Full Episodes Notes on Dalesangelsinc Blog** When I originally  prepared this episode I became aware of just how little I knew of the celebration of Christmas in other countries, and how many of those traditions I would love to incorporate into my own celebrations! Remember when I used to cook and post on the Gram!! In this revamped episode of my 12 Podcasts of Christmas series, I will endeavor to explore Christmas Celebrations in  other exotic locations such as Egypt, Greece, and India. Although the celebrations can vary by date the focus on joy and hope represented in the birth of Christ.   I talk about Christmas Shopaholic.   My mother could have been another Leontyne Price. She loved Oh, Holy Night. Leontyne Price vs My Mom Dale Baxter and Santa Savage Remix   “God bless you merry gentleman! May nothing you dismay!” Still caroling in my head and enjoying my favorite Christmas Music on Amazon Music. Seasonal Affective Disorder Is Treatable. If you are searching for help and direction in your struggles with depression and addiction Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday   There is also an online chat feature https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/   And if Vodka is the problem, call  1-800-662-HELP (4357) for 24/7 help. Please reach out to find joy in this season!   So much to buy so little time!!   As well as to Far From Beale St. , my online bookstore,   to support me and other local booksellers. Writer's Block Coffee   Promo-Code: tnfroisreading      

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by MIT research scientist, and science photographer, Felice Frankel. They discuss her book, Phenomenal Moments: Revealing the Hidden Science Around Us. Follow Felice: @Felice_Frankel

Enjoy this festive story where Santa decides to run a talent show to replace Rudolf after his retirement to a tropical island!

Oppie the Opposite Elf is back!On Christmas Eve at the North Pole, everything is going exactly to plan…until Santa finds Mrs. Claus's triple-chocolate-chunk cookies a little too early. With Santa too full to fly, it's up to you and Oppie the Opposite Elf—who always does everything backwards—to save Christmas. Climb into Santa's sleigh beside Oppie as he feeds the reindeer the wrong treats, shouts “I will fail!” by accident, flies east instead of west, and still refuses to give up on a single child's present. With deep, calming breaths, lots of giggles, and a whole sky full of jingling bells, you and Oppie will race the sunrise, fix every mixed-up gift, and discover that even the silliest mistakes can't stop a determined little elf with a big heart. My little honeybee, if you've ever worried about making mistakes, this cozy Christmas adventure will show you that being wonderfully, wonderfully “opposite” might be exactly what the North Pole needs.Bundle up, take a deep breath, and join me for a snowy adventure at the North Pole with Oppie the Opposite Elf! 

Emmy and Natalia talk about the genealogy of Jesus and why it's just as messy (if not messier) than we are. Content Warning: adult themes, and some light talk of Santa, so keep the little ears away from this one!  Patreon Email us questions or future episode suggestions Join us on the gram: @cafeteriachristian  

This week, Carter dives into some recent viewing (Scrooge, Narnia, Sea Beast) and Scott shares tales of a germy Santa and a trip to the mall.We cover the week's game (Split Fiction) and read listener mail, including a comment about Scott's supposed man-crush and a hilarious story about confusing a balaclava with baklava (the "face pastry").Finally, we explore the deep history of the Noah flood myth, revealing its true origins in the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh and discussing the real-world geological event (the flooding of the Persian Gulf) that inspired it. And loads more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kat and Jonathan are getting festive with a full Clark family holiday recap. From their childhood memories to doing Christmas in LA with Latisha, they're sharing their funniest, most chaotic, and most nostalgic holiday moments. Kat and Jonathan also spill the best and worst presents they've received and what is on their lists from Santa this Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Santa did what?!  This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we reveal the secret origin of Santa Claus, as told by Seabury Quinn in the novella Roads (1948). Saying more than that would spoil the fun. Ho, ho, ho? That's it for this year. We hope you have a most excellent holiday season! We'll be back January 12. * * * Instagram? Old news. Join the Vintage RPG Newsletter! That's where all the cool kids are now! Stu's book, Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground is for sale now! Buy it! Patreon? Discord? Cool RPG things to buy? All the Vintage RPG links you need are right here in one place! Like, Rate, Subscribe and Review the Vintage RPG Podcast! Edited by the one and only R. Alex Murray. Send questions, comments or corrections to info@vintagerpg.com. Available on iTunes, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, YouTube and your favorite podcast clients. The Vintage RPG illustration is by Shafer Brown. Follow him on Twitter. Tune in next week for the next episode. Until then, may the dice always roll in your favor!

Feeling the Christmas squeeze? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to drown in stress or debt to give your kids a magical holiday. In this episode, Justin and Kylie share six practical, heartfelt strategies real families use to make Christmas meaningful without blowing the budget. From essential-only Santa sacks to Secret Santa hacks, secondhand gems, and the power of one great gift, this episode is your permission to simplify and still make it special. KEY POINTS The “Four Gifts of Christmas” method that instantly reduces overwhelm How to fill Santa sacks with essentials (and why kids don’t mind!) The #1 mindset shift for sticking to a realistic budget What to do when your extended family list hits 40+ people Secondhand gifts, handmade gifts, and why they often mean more Why one high-quality gift beats a pile of cheap ones The surprising research on vouchers and experiences QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Giving looks different in different situations—but it can always be meaningful.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Facebook Marketplace & Gumtree for secondhand gift finds Secret Santa / Kris Kringle group gifting Marketplace categories for bikes, Pokémon cards & kids’ items ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Set a real budget (cash only, no credit card creep). Choose your gift-giving circle—kids, parents, or Secret Santa only. Use the Four Gifts framework: want, need, wear, read. Add essentials to stockings to lighten January expenses. Try secondhand or handmade for big-ticket or meaningful items. Pick one great quality gift instead of many small ones. Consider experiences or vouchers when you’re unsure what to buy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts Tony Moore, Michael Mattes, Justin Hareld, and Araceli Aviles, as they recap episodes of Days of Our Lives from the week of December 8-12, 2025. This week on Dishin' Days, everyone tries to find out where all of the Dimeras have gone, as one more member of the family is left in the crypt. Over in Bayview, Sophia manipulates Rachel, while Alex grows increasingly concerned for Stephanie's safety.To close out 2025, we shout out our choices for Salem's Naughty and Nice Lists. Who do you think deserves goodies from Santa, and who deserves a lump of coal? See if you agree with our choices.Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms:Facebook: DishinDaysShowInstagram: @dishindaysTwitter: dishindays

12-15-2025. "HO! HO! HOLLYWOOD: SANTA CLAUSE IN CLASSIC CINEMA" (118) Long before special effects, CGI snowstorms, and big-budget holiday franchises, it fell to a small but memorable group of performers to embody the warmth, wonder, and whimsy of old St. Nick. Ever wonder about the actors who were called upon to portray Santa Claus in film and TV? These classic Santas weren't just men in red suits — they were character actors, vaudevillians, radio veterans, and Hollywood workhorses who brought their own unique spark to the role, shaping how generations of moviegoers came to imagine Father Christmas. From the twinkle-eyed charmers to the unexpectedly gruff curmudgeons, from the iconic to the nearly forgotten, we're unwrapping the stories behind the earliest portrayals that turned Santa into a cinematic tradition. So settle in with a mug of something warm, hang your stocking, and join us as we explore the jolly, joyful, and sometimes surprisingly complex history of Hollywood's first Santas. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Ivanhoe (1913); Scrooge (1913); Santa Claus (1912), starring Leedham Bantok; 20th Century Fox Hour: Miracle on 34th Street (1955); starring Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, & Thomas Mitchell; Shadow of a Doubt (1943), starring Joseph Cotten & Teresa Wright;  Stagecoach (1939), starring John Wayne, Claire Trevor, & Thomas Mitchell; It's a Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, & Thomas Mitchell; Gone With The Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable; Theodora Goes Wild (1936), starring Irene Dunne; Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), starring James Stewart & Jean Arthur; Our Town (1940), starring Martha Scott & Henry Fonda; High Noon (1952), starring Gary Cooper & Grace Kelly; Wild Flowers (1943), starring José Elias Moreno; Santa Claus (1959), starring José Elias Moreno; Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), staring John Call; Fearless Fagan (1952), staring Janet Leigh & Keenan Wynn;  Boots Malone (also 1952), starring William Holden Don't Bother to Knock (1952), starring Marilyn Monroe & Richard Widmark; The Long, Long Trailer (1954), starring Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz; The Anderson Tapes (1971), starring Sean Connery & Dyan Cannon; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Santa gets kidnapped by Martians.Yes—that Santa.And somehow… it works.Johnny Spoiler dives headfirst into Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, the infamous 1964 Christmas sci-fi cult classic that's equal parts holiday cheer, space nonsense, and accidental social commentary.We cover: Why Santa vs. aliens is still a perfect movie hook Martian kids addicted to Earth TV (way too relatable) A killer robot slowly reprogrammed by Christmas spirit Wham-O Air Blasters, Broadway actors, and a movie shot in four days Why Mystery Science Theater 3000 couldn't kill this movie Its legacy as one of the 100 Most Amusingly Bad Movies Ever Made Why this public-domain oddity is ripe for a modern remake (horror version, anyone?)Plus:Holiday movie headlinesThe state of movies, AI, and studio decision-makingWhy animation keeps winning by defaultFan shout-outs, Staff Picks, and a festive goodbye you probably shouldn't repeat at workIf you love:cult Christmas movies, bad sci-fi, MST3K classics, alien invasions, or Santa in absolute danger—this one's a binge now. Stream Hulu FREE for 30 days https://tr.ee/JohnnyHulu Listen here. Happy holidays… and watch out for Martians.

The Christmas season is full—but marriage still matters. In this episode, Rusty and Heather take a lighter turn and talk about the importance of intentional fun, laughter, and making memories with your spouse, especially during the busy holiday season. When life feels full, connection doesn't happen by accident—and sometimes the best thing a marriage needs is simply time to enjoy each other again. They share why creating space for fun dates and shared experiences can strengthen a relationship and highlight their 12 Dates of Christmas resource—simple, meaningful date ideas designed to help couples be intentional and reconnect during the season. They also introduce a playful resource called Missed Call From Santa, a fun way to surprise a spouse or children with a personalized message that brings laughter and joy into the home. For couples feeling stretched thin this Christmas, this episode is an invitation to slow down, be intentional, and choose connection—one date, one laugh, and one memory at a time. 12 MORE! Dates of Christmas FREE Download Missed Call From Santa

Oppie the Opposite Elf is back!On Christmas Eve at the North Pole, everything is going exactly to plan…until Santa finds Mrs. Claus's triple-chocolate-chunk cookies a little too early. With Santa too full to fly, it's up to you and Oppie the Opposite Elf—who always does everything backwards—to save Christmas. Climb into Santa's sleigh beside Oppie as he feeds the reindeer the wrong treats, shouts “I will fail!” by accident, flies east instead of west, and still refuses to give up on a single child's present. With deep, calming breaths, lots of giggles, and a whole sky full of jingling bells, you and Oppie will race the sunrise, fix every mixed-up gift, and discover that even the silliest mistakes can't stop a determined little elf with a big heart. My little honeybee, if you've ever worried about making mistakes, this cozy Christmas adventure will show you that being wonderfully, wonderfully “opposite” might be exactly what the North Pole needs.Bundle up, take a deep breath, and join me for a snowy adventure at the North Pole with Oppie the Opposite Elf!