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The snow fell thick over Baker Street, blanketing London in a rare, pristine white. Inside number 221B, a roaring fire crackled in the grate, casting long shadows across the room where Sherlock Holmes sat enveloped in a haze of blue tobacco smoke. It was Christmas Eve, a season of peace for most, but for my brilliant friend, a period of stagnant boredom.This episode includes AI-generated content.
THE TABLE ROUND Chap. 10 - Christmas Cherries The spirit of Yuletide has descended all over Britain, warming hearts from Camelot in the South all the way up to the cold rocky islands of Northern Orkney. The tenth chapter in the ongoing full cast audio drama of the Legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
We again jingle some bells and knock back the eggnog as Nick, Bob, and special guest Brad Savage go WAY beyond to choose four songs each to get into the holiday mood - with a surprise 13th tune guaranteed to rock your Yuletide! Listen on Thursday, December 18 at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or anytime later wherever you get your podcasts! AND…. All three of our Holiday Song Specials will also run on Christmas morning, Thursday, December 25th! Ho Ho Ho!
While we often associate the works of MR James with the Yuletide season, one of his most celebrated tales takes place in the spring at Easter, a story of an ill fated hunt for the lost crowns of Anglia - A Warning to the Curious!
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What's up, dudes? I'm joined by Kids of the Kingdom Mike Westfall of Advent Calendar House and Charlie Ague of Closer to Christmas to discuss this 1985 single broadcast “Magic Kingdom Yuletide Special!” Scrooge McDuck can't fathom the magic of Christmastide, so Mickey and Santa Goofy contribute to his conversion through song and dance! Skating? Yep. Singing? Check. Nightmare-inspired bipedal horses prancing? Definitely! So put on your Victorian bonnet, grab your ice skates, and magically teleport into this episode!Advent Calendar HouseFB: @adventcalendarhouseTwitter: @adventcalhouseIG: @adventcalendarhouseCloser to ChristmasTwitter: @closertoxmasIG: @closertoxmasAgue DesignsIG: @aguedesignsGive 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!
We're back! (Are we, though? Time will tell...) A belated Yuletide gift from T to me. In this episode, we discover that stars are just like us--except in a number of important and disgusting details. As we say, 11 minutes you'll never get back! Enjoy.
This week, Jessica finds joy in saucers and costumes, and June learns the hard way that you really should just use the drive-thru. Plus we reflect on 2016, embrace these last days of Yuletide, and look forward to the Year of the Fire Horse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Jessica is doing time in the Tacoma while June rings in the Yuletide with her fellow Capricorns. Then, they dive headfirst into women’s obsession with true crime, the importance of speaking up and ask the question: Are we cooked? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Movie Meltdown - Episode 653 (For our Patreon "Horror Club") It's the Naked Lunch Holiday Special! Or is it a Kafka-fueled metamorphic nightmare?! Or is it just an excuse for lots of bugs and goo?! Whatever the reason, the Meltdown Horror Club gathers together for Yuletide fun that will make you spontaneously combust - as we watch Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation starring Maud Adams, Neith Hunter, Tommy Hinkley, Clint Howard and Allyce Beasley. And as we all eat from an open bowl of loose dates, we also address… Home Alone 2, I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Dracula Sucks, The Conjuring universe, Welcome to Derry, Society, Stranger Things, Kafka, body horror, Paul McCartney, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Bathsheba, wiggly and gross, Talkboy, Freddie Prinze Jr., the real Warrens, Brian Yuzna, a spiritual journey, she eats a bug, John Williams, inconsistencies at the airport, Ryan Phillippe, doing it in the meat locker, a very special episode, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, creepy and adorable at the same time, Tim Curry, Maika Monroe, spontaneous combustion, Salad Fingers, supernatural death cult movies and who doesn't want to have an Eyes Wide Shut party with Clint Howard? Spoiler Alert: Full spoilers for Silent Night, Deadly Night 4, so watch the movie before you listen. "There's a lot of goo in this movie."
• Explores in depth the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season• Looks at the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus, as well as female gift bringers, holiday Spirits, and Yuletide animals• Shares crafts such as how to make a Yule Log, practices such as Winter Solstice divinations, and recipes for traditional foods and drinksFor millennia cultures have taken time out to honor the darkest days of the year with lights, foods, and festivities.In ancient Egypt, people decorated their homes with greenery at the festival of the rebirth of the God Horus. The ancient Romans shared gifts, especially candles, at the midwinter festival of Saturnalia. In Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, the Yule Log was burned in the hearth, fruit orchards were wassailed, and sheaves of wheat were displayed to carry luck into the New Year. In Celtic cultures, mummers and guisers went door to door, and European mistletoe (Viscum album) was gathered by Druids as a medicinal and magical aid.Ellen Evert Hopman shares folklore, recipes, rituals, and crafts to enliven your Yuletide observance. She explores the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus as well as holiday Spirits and Yuletide animals. She explains how to perform Winter Solstice divinations and make traditional foods and drinks such as Elizabethan gingerbread cookies and Wassail. And she looks in depth at the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season such as Frankincense and Myrrh, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Hibiscus, Bayberry, and many more. This guide offers practical and magical ways to celebrate and honor the darkest days of the year.Ellen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist and lay homeopath, who has been a Druidic initiate since 1984. She is a founding member of the Order of the White Oak, the Archdruidess and founder of Tribe of the Oak, a former professor at the Grey School of Wizardry, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. She is the author of Celtic herbals and Druid novels, including Secret Medicines from Your Garden, The Sacred Herbs of Samhain, and Once Around the Sun: Stories, Crafts, and Recipes to Celebrate the Sacred Earth Year. She lives in Massachusetts.https://elleneverthopman.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.
Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that thinks outside the box! This week – our Dedrick Boxing Day extravaganza with our old friend Jason Dedrick. Ian, Dave and Jason talk: mica drop; chewy, chewy; the magic bus; psalm poetry; Bible bath; intergenerational nostalgia; Yuletide firing range; Christmas fatigue; jingle cat; Christmastime is here again; late display; no way in; too trivial; I dream of genus; cinephilia; six degrees; a celebration of light comedy; funeral notice; thinking of eulogy; the mommy; grub stakes; the ham gene; the Jennifer part; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; loaded remarks; Waugh wah; feeds bag; groovy ghost; massive hoards; leading questions; lexicographical shenanigans; beach bummer; Steig-ing point; groovy granny; unreliable writer; and, finally, weak strength. Question of the Week: Who’s your coolest relative? And why?Sub-question of the Week: Do you have a New Year’s resolution you always make, but never keep?Sub-sub-question of the Week: Have you ever felt that Christmas had lost its meaning for you? And did it ever come back? Depratment of Corrections:Dave – who clearly does not suffer from pica – misremembered the name of this eating disorder as mica, which are silica minerals…and the name of a girl Dave went to school with in junior high. Additionally, the psalm David was describing as Psalm 33 with so much unfounded confidence was actually Psalm 23 – the infidel! Thanks for listening. Mo’ Muppets, no problems: Scooby-doobie-ewww!
Charles Dickens didn't invent the Christmas ghost story — he was continuing a tradition that stretched back centuries. These true tales of holiday hauntings show why the longest nights of winter were once considered the most dangerous.IN THIS EPISODE: Before Halloween claimed the spooky spotlight, Christmas Eve was once the traditional time for telling ghost stories - a centuries-old custom that gave us Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and brought families together around crackling fires to share spine-tingling tales on long winter nights. Tonight I continue my efforts to bring back this tradition with some ghost stories and hauntings that took place during the Yuletide season… and every single ghost story is absolutely true.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…Photo of the Berthelot ghost: https://weirddarkness.com/TrueChristmasGhostStories“A Christmas Carol” narrated by Darren Marlar: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=%22A+Christmas+Carol%22More holiday horror stories from Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/?s=%23holidayhorrorsMost stories were gathered from the book, “30 Real Christmas Ghost Stories” by MJ Wayland: https://amzn.to/41QrPBjWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(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.= = = = =Originally aired: December 25, 2024SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/RealParanormalChristmas#WeirdDarkness #ChristmasGhostStories #HolidayHauntings #TrueScaryStories #ChristmasHorror #Paranormal #GhostStory #ChristmasEve #HauntedHistory #VictorianGhosts
Dean Karayanis — New York Sun columnist, host of the History Author Show, and former Rush Limbaugh staffer — brings the Yuletide cheer for Derek. A story in Politico alleging that the "How the far right stole Christmas" prompts a discussion of the birth of Jesus Christ being turned into a generic, secular holiday. Plus, what happened to the little girl who wrote letter that led to the most reprinted editorial in the English language, 1897's "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," in the New York Sun. The stories of "It's a Wonderful Life," "A Charlie Brown Christmas," and of Luxembourg's "American St. Nick" from a tradition begun by GI's in the middle of World War 2. Dean also notes that Christmas marked the 101st birthday of Rod Serling, who's enduring gift is The Twilight Zone's "Night of the Meek," starring Art Carney as a Skid Row Santa Claus.
Ho ho ho and a ha ha ha, Weirdos! We hope you had a VERY Merry Christmas yesterday- but fear not! The Yuletide season isn't over until you are visited by three ghosts! TW: foul language, death, aliens, wet bones etc Welcome to KEEP IT WEIRD, the podcast for all things strange and unusual, merry and bright, tender and mild and everything in between. Everytime we get together we chat about something WEIRD and CHRISTMAS is no exception! This week the ghosts of Christmast past (Lauren Ogle) present (Laura Lareau) and future (Ashley Casseday) gather to tell each other spooky Christmas tales, try to solve some Christmas mysteries (aka Christ-eries) teach each other some crazy Christmas facts, prepare for the upcoming New Year, play yuletide games & teach billionaires some serious life lessons. Join us for our annual office Christmas party and bring that holly jolly with ya! We're going to learn about Lady Krampus, some YULE-F-Os, Santa's OG costume, the inspiration for his deer AND his wet, squishy bones and so much more. If you want some extra cheer this year JOIN OUR PATREON at www.patreon.com/keepitweirdpodcast FOLLOW US @ keepitweirdcast FOLLOW LAURA @ leaves_and_lore SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL youtube.com/keepitweirdpodcast BUY OUR MERCH at www.keepitweirdpodcast.com/merch
Welcome, friend, to the Three Ravens Christmas Feast! It's the big day itself, and we're starting with a cosy chat (after our festive breakfast buffet, of course) with Dr Sarah Clegg, author of The Dead of Winter: The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas.In this sparkling conversation, part of our six episode Yuletide binge, Martin and Sarah talk about lesser known Christmas traditions to modern pagan rituals. If we can't keep the darkness at bay, might not it be fun to let it in a little? Join us after lunch in the Haunted Conservatory for storytelling and a special Christmas message from Taffy Thomas MBE, the UK's first Storytelling Laureate and crowned King of Stories.Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastREGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this special Christmas episode, Chris is joined by Joseph Bottum, a distinguished man of letters who has written extensively about the Yuletide season. They discuss the significance of the holiday and the festivities (both old and new) associated with Christmas, its various literary portrayals over the years, and Jody's own Christmas essays and tales. […]
(00:00-13:34) Chairman sent Martin Glenn Close's phone number. Recovering Alcoholic had the best meatballs Jackson's ever had in his life. Lots of Yule Tide in the air today. Movie Boi's Christmas Movie Draft. Dirty Santa. What do you do in a cabin in the woods over Christmas?(13:42-31:58) The Band. Martin couldn't find the yeast at Schnucks. Eric in the CWE is on the phone lines. Did he just call Doug "dad"? Frank interviewing Big Al and Eric after the Rams relocation meeting. Chairman trying to pull a Schnucks cuck on Martin. Biscuit n Gravy bites. Martin can't stop counting down til the end of the program. Our war against iron workers.(32:08-40:54) Beer boys are essential. We have an essential newsman from Fayetteville on the line. Sup Dylan? A Papers drop symphony.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Yuletide, I'll tide, we'll all tide, for yuletide. That's the Regular Features promise to you, on this, the most Jesus day of the Formula 1 race calendar. On this day in 1952, our lord and saviour got born out of a forgotten easter egg in Bethlehem. And lo did he look upon his flock and say "humpdaaaaay". And when they did say to Jesus, "lord, humpday was yesterday", Christ did say unto them, "humpdaaaaaay" and "ready for the weekeeeeeend". In this one: Steve's kringling, Joe's spilling secrets, and Matt kinkshames the messiah.
Every year, as the days grow short and a chill flies upon the wind (unless you're in the Southern Hemisphere!! Sorry y'all), the most dangerous Holiday Characters enter the arena in search of Yuletide glory. BUT THIS YEAR...That Arena? A dang Race Course like Mario Kart!Those Characters? Dark, twisted versions of your holiday faves.It's YULETIDE KOMBAT FAMILY V: DARK SLEIGHYuletide Kombat Family is invented, GM'd, produced, and sound designed by Tim Platt, with special fighting music from Steve DeSiena. BUCKET OF MILK 4 LIFE BABY!MERCH ALERT! For the Holidays, we've re-released a bunch of classic designs out from the vault along with some new designs too! Check it all out in our store!Follow us on bluesky for goodness sake, it's fun! And it's probably the best way to contact us, all things considered.Special Thanks as always to Sydney and Benjamin Paul and Tyler Button, and our Big Freak Spacejamfan!This episode features additional sound design by Michaël Ghelfi. Michaël creates brilliantly crafted soundscapes and ambient tracks for all sort of productions and they make perfect accompaniment to your ttrpg home games. Find his work on YouTube, and support that good stuff on Patreon.Subscribe and Rate Rude Tales of Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review!Advertise on Rude Tales of Magic via Gumball.fm.Support the show: https://www.rudetalesofmagic.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our Annual Christmas Comedy Special. In which, our intrepid heroes must save Christmas from a debauched algorithm, navigate treacherous honeypots, and escape a federal penitentiary in this modern yuletide spy epic. Happy Holidays! Starring: Andrew Heaton Josh Jennings Andrew Young Austin Bragg Justin Robert Young Kourtni Beebe Brian Brushwood Anna Gorisch Brett Weaver Brian Sack Jack Helmuth
Yuletide greetings, one and all! The holiday season is upon us, and every good little boy and girl (and Prospects Live staffer) has carefully made and sent their letter to Santa Claus, detailing all of their Christmas Wishes. In this episode, we turn our attention to what NCAA teams might be wishing for in the 2026 season – whether players, coaches, recruits, or good ‘ole success.College Baseball Now is Prospects Live's official home for NCAA Baseball coverage. Whether through audio or video, host Drew Wheeler and a rotating cast of his PL Amateur Scout Teammates and familiar names and faces from around the game join for authentic and intelligent conversations about what makes NCAA Baseball special.Follow us! Drew Wheeler (X / Instagram / Bluesky @drewisokay)Josh Catlett (X / Instagram @JoshCatlett3) Jake Bargery (X @JakeBarg)JB Sebastiano (X @jb_sebastiano)Prospects Live (X / Instagram / TikTok / Bluesky @prospectslive)
Send us a textBefore penning the lyrics to “America the Beautiful,” Katharine Lee Bates shone a spotlight on the invisible (and not so invisible) labor tackled by an unsung Christmas heroine, Mrs. Claus. Bates's 1888 poem “Goody Claus on a Sleigh Ride” imagines Santa's spouse setting the record straight about who really does most of the work in preparation for Christmas. In this holiday episode, Amy confesses her own cynical feelings about the Yuletide season and reads this humorous poem with its surprisingly satirical and feminist bent. Listeners who tune in will also receive a special “Lost Ladies of Lit” holiday freebie!Mentioned in this episode:“Goody Claus on a Sleigh Ride” by Katharine Lee BatesLost Ladies of Lit Episode No. 237 on Katharine Lee BatesSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast
Pull up a chair, witches, and settle into the Solarium, that warm, herb scented pause between the dark and the returning light, where herb scented smoke and the laughter of friends keeps the night at bay.In this special Yule season Solarium episode of Back on the Broomstick, Laylla and Chelle invite you into a cozy, candlelit ghost tale swap that leans deliciously into the strange and unsettling side of winter magic. The scary ghost stories side of the sugar plum season. Laylla shares four chilling haunted doll stories. As she researched and recorded these stories, some truly odd coincidences began stacking up. Tech glitches, recording problems, and even something a little more personal.... decide for yourself whether it was coincidence or something else.Chelle then takes us deep into winter folklore with the dark and fascinating tale of Frau Perchta, a Yuletide spirit who walks the long nights judging the living, rewarding the diligent, and punishing those who stray too far from the old ways. Equal parts cautionary tale and seasonal myth, her story reminds us that Yule magic isn't all twinkle lights and cocoa. Sometimes it stuffs you with stones and straw if you don't do your chores.This Solarium episode is spooky, fun, and perfect for listening by firelight or under a heavy blanket while the wind rattles the bones of winter outside. Pour yourself something warm, maybe cast a circle for comfort, and join us for ghost stories that linger long after the candles burn low.Listener discretion and copious comfort items advised. And maybe don't leave your dolls uncovered tonight.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website
The Bow Tie Guy and Bev offer a short Christmas show and reflect back on watching the movie "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" with their grand kids.
It's the Big Kick Energy Christmas Special! As well as catching up on the latest results from the Champions League and the League Cup, we discuss Kaz Carney's Strictly triumph and we do our much anticipated annual Christmas gift swap! You can watch whole episodes, clips, outtakes and so much more on our YouTube, subscribe to be the first to enjoy new content! https://www.youtube.com/@THEBIGKICKENERGYPODCAST To get in touch you can find us on Instagram @BigKickEnergyPod or email us on bigkickpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's the Big Kick Energy Christmas Special! As well as catching up on the latest results from the Champions League and the League Cup, we discuss Kaz Carney's Strictly triumph and we do our much anticipated annual Christmas gift swap!You can watch whole episodes, clips, outtakes and so much more on our YouTube, subscribe to be the first to enjoy new content! https://www.youtube.com/@THEBIGKICKENERGYPODCAST To get in touch you can find us on Instagram @BigKickEnergyPod or email us on bigkickpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey, Neighbor, do you have any idea what Yuletide is? Never mind... Luke has been tinkering with John's new (used) car. Isn't it GREAT to have family members who can help you with skills you don't have yourself?! THEN: Showing John's video might have gotten a teacher fired... Kids need to be taught not to overreact and how to hold their bodies in a less-awkward way when they're on stage. (We list several other odd human behaviors, which maybe aren't so odd after all...) LATER: Some people don't have family because they have purposefully cut ties with everyone. We talk about why that's sad. Teach your kids to stay connected with their family! Emails us at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com to tell us what "odd" thing you do.
Hey, Neighbor, do you have any idea what Yuletide is? Never mind... Luke has been tinkering with John's new (used) car. Isn't it GREAT to have family members who can help you with skills you don't have yourself?! THEN: Showing John's video might have gotten a teacher fired... Kids need to be taught not to overreact and how to hold their bodies in a less-awkward way when they're on stage. (We list several other odd human behaviors, which maybe aren't so odd after all...) LATER: Some people don't have family because they have purposefully cut ties with everyone. We talk about why that's sad. Teach your kids to stay connected with their family! Emails us at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com to tell us what "odd" thing you do.
www.missingwitches.com/its-the-missing-witches-yuletide-special-2025 About Missing WitchesAmy Torok and Risa Dickens produce the Missing Witches Podcast. We do every aspect from research to recording, it is a DIY labour of love and craft. Missing Witches is entirely member-supported, and getting to know the members of our Coven has been the most fun, electrifying, unexpectedly radical part of the project. These days the Missing Witches Coven gathers in our private, online coven circle to offer each other collaborative courses in ritual, weaving, divination, and more; we organize writing groups and witchy book clubs; and we gather on the Full and New Moon from all over the world. Our coven includes solitary practitioners, community leaders, techno pagans, crones, baby witches, neuroqueers, and folks who hug trees and have just been looking for their people. Our coven is trans-inclusive, anti-racist, feminist, pro-science, anti-ableist, and full of love. If that sounds like your people, come find out more. Please know that we've been missing YOU. https://www.missingwitches.com/join-the-coven/
Join Desert Oracle Radio for an audio tour of how the American Desert celebrates Christmastime, or Christmastide. With festive soundscapes by RedBlueBlackSilver. Desert Oracle Radio (c)(p) 2017-2025 http://DesertOracle.comSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/desertoracleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight's festive feature tells two tales of winter wonder: "The Winters Feast" A story of two young fey-giant children and their attempt to provide a Winter's Crest feast to their parents in a tale of holiday magic. Also, we have "Himmelsschloss: The Castle in the Sky" where Little Sparrow loses her way but finds Himmelsschloss. Read by Sam Riegel and Liam O'Brien as Caleb Widogast Music Edit and Design: Taylor BurkeSound Design: Abigail StrasserAnimation: Max SchapiroIllustration: Aaron MonroyProducer: Kirby WinslowBrand Manager: Dekan WheelerWinters Feast | Written by William Lamborn | Read by Sam Riegel @ramsiegelHimmelsschloss: The Castle in the Sky | Written by Liam O'Brien | Read by Liam O'Brien as Caleb Widogast @voiceofobrienBEACON We're excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You'll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord.Follow us!Website: https://www.critrole.com Newsletter: https://critrole.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalrole Twitter: https://x.com/criticalrole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/critical_role TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@criticalrole Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Celebrate the holidays with Zelia Edgar as she unwraps 12 eerie Christmas encounters, from ghosts tugging at quilts and goblins in the woods to phantom dogs, mince pie–loving Martians, Christmas poltergeists, spectral monks, and a mysterious Christmas Eve UFO over Colorado. Cozy up with cocoa and lights as high strangeness mixes with festive cheer in this special Yuletide journey! Subscribe to Just Another Tin Foil Hat: https://www.youtube.com/@JustAnotherTinFoilHat Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple. Book Ryan on CAMEO at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DO Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskies ByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQ PayPal: sprague51@hotmail.com All Socials and Books: https://linktr.ee/somewhereskiespod Email: ryan.Sprague51@gmail.com SpectreVision Radio: https://www.spectrevision.com/podcasts Opening Theme Song by Septembryo Copyright © 2025 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved. #Christmas #Paranormal #UFOs #GhostStories #HighStrangeness #HolidaySpecial #ZeliaEdgar #SomewhereInTheSkies #Yuletide #WeirdChristmas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's festive offering is box fresh after only being recorded on Monday 15th December at Brighton Komedia!And joining Hannah and Taylor for the official DWSC Christmas do is the hilarious comedian, Dane Buckley, who kicked us off with a taste of his thug life past when Pat from Woolworths proved to be an ally in many ways, even if she did want justice to be served.The gang then get involved with a Christmassy story which may involve a bit more admin than a murder spree would, but someone's got to post the cards.Finally, we hear from a member of the audience whose cheesy tale will have you reaching for the Ched- don't.The next full episode of DWSC will drop on Wednesday 7th January (Tuesday 6th on Patreon, see below), but Hannah and Taylor will pop a little Yuletide message under the tree on 24th December with some exciting info about what's to come in 2026!Tickets for the DWSC 2026 UK tour are now on sale - dwsctour26 | Instagram | LinktreeDon't forget DWSC now drops TWICE weekly! Episodes will be on general release every Wednesday AND Friday.BUT you can get both shows in one hit, by going to our Patreon where you can sign up for early access and get both episodes every Tuesday.As well as this, you'll get ad free eps, invites to watch our live zoom records, video of all our studio eps, bespoke shout outs and MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's that time of year again. Join me and Mike Tytula for a fireside chat about responsibly managing a large herp collection, in situ observations from his trip to Costa Rica, upcoming projects for 2026, and much more.Broaden your knowledge of herpetology online or in person at the Amphibian Foundation. Register now at www.amphibianfoundation.org and use code AMPHIBICAST at checkout for 10% off This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creationshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreationsExo Terra is our sponsor this week. For all your amphibian needs visit: Exo-terra.com or visit your local dealer and follow @exoterrausa on social media. NEHERP is our sponsor this week For your bioactive vivarium needs visit: https://www.neherpetoculture.com/
A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in December of 2013, when Alex Edelman, Jude Treder-Wolff and Danielle Kramer all shared Yuletide tales.
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Get cozy and settle in as I tell you a true scary story sent in by a real person... These spooky stories were sent in by Kathleen B. (Yuletide Phlebotomist) and Becca M. (Grandmother Clock). Shout out to Kathleen & Becca, thank you for making this a mutually spooky mood~ Follow us for more @rattledandshook or send us a message from rattledandshook.com Host: Meredith @meredithstedman Production Team: Meredith Stedman, Audrey Sliger, Steven Perez, and Jordan Foxworthy Original Music: Makeup And Vanity Set Original Cover Artwork by Puppyteeth 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
The Holiday Smackdown returns: now on the GamecubeGM'd by ZoupStarringDusty HillGrant NordineJenny NordineShadowSilviaYuletide Kombat Family was created by Tim Platt for Rude Tales of MagicWith all apologies to Masahiro SakuraiSee ya in 2026 ya turkeys
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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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Shadowhunters: Better in Black: "Back with old friends." Longtime listeners will know that December is when Laura Marie and Jessica Marie cover Shadowhunters as their own Yuletide tradition for the pod. Not breaking the tradition, this year ACOFAE is reading Better in Black -- a kickstarter book that got traditionally published. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are bitches who love Easter Eggs and this book delivers. Featuring an on air live connection made by Jessica Marie, Better in Black is a collection of 10 love stories that feature tried and true couples with a sprinkling of side characters and plot. A book that has whispers and hints (in Laura Marie's opinion) of the yet to be released Wicked Powers, Better in Black seems to be stories that have no bigger consequence to the wider world, until they don't. Until maybe, just maybe that sweetness may come into play. Join ACOFAE as they theorize (YES! REALLY!) on the end of the Shadowhunters and they gush and tear up to these stories and the updates on the lives of our fictional friends. TW / CW: None to our awareness For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: The Shadowhunters Universe. Including The Mortal Instruments, The Last Hours, The Infernal Devices and The Dark Artifices by Cassandra Clare. Mentions: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sailor Moon *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?) ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?) (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura (https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/) https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/
Send us a textBuy Jill's book, Sacred Sound Formulas to Awaken the Modern Mind: https://jilljardine.com/Book your Astrology Reading for 2026: www.jilljardineastrology.com/shopDarkness isn't the enemy of winter; it's the doorway. We gather with astrologer and intuitive Sarah Adams to trace the winter solstice from its Yule roots to today's lights, trees, and songs, and to learn how to turn the season's longest night into a personal reset. As the sun moves into Capricorn, we dig into Saturn's grounded wisdom: inventory the year, rebuild what matters, and create structures that actually support joy. Along the way, we uncover how Norse and Roman festivals shaped modern holiday traditions, why wassailing started as a rowdy invitation, and how a soft‑edged Santa became an advertising icon.Together we reconnect ritual with meaning. Sarah shares clear, do‑able practices to bring Yule into a modern home: a mindful cleanout where you name what you release; smudging to clear and bless; a simmer pot of orange, clove, and cinnamon; evergreens that honor endurance; and a final candle with a written intention for what you'll grow as the light returns. We revisit the Holly King and Oak King myth to feel the deep pattern of death and rebirth, and we widen the lens to global “festivals of light,” from Hanukkah to Kwanzaa, that keep hope burning when the air is sharp and the ground is hard.If you've felt the season tip toward pressure and purchases, this conversation offers a gentler center. We pair the science of the solstice with the soul of tradition, and we talk about why darkness restores us, how synchronicity can show up in small winter miracles, and what it means to choose a higher vibration when the calendar turns. Light is coming back, minute by minute. Let's meet it with intention, craft, and a little old magic.If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who loves the season's deeper side, and leave a review telling us your favorite solstice ritual.Support the show
Yuletide is here, and joining us for our first festive special is stand-up superstar and ‘Strictly' champ Chris McCausland. ChrisMcCausland. ChristmasCausland…Chris McCausland's autobiography ‘Keep Laughing!' is out now in hardback and audiobook, published by Michael Joseph. Buy it here.Chris is on tour in 2026 with his show ‘Yonks!'. For dates and tickets go to chrismccausland.comFollow Chris on Instagram @chrismccauslandcomedy and TikTok @chrismccausland Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 11 Dec.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Felipe Franco.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We welcome the return of our literary friend and frequent guest Dr. Rosalie de Rosset. She's a source of poetry, books, films, and songs that try to capture the truth of what we celebrate at Christmas. How can you adequately describe what God did when He sent His only Son? Don't miss a stirring and inspiring conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Poetry readings:"Silent Night" by Joseph Mohr"After Annunciation" by Madeleine L'Engle"The Risk of Birth" by Madeleine L'EngleChristmas Travelers by John KoesslerInfant holy, infant lowly" attributed to Piotr Skarga"The Courage of Joseph" by Peter Cooley"The Song of the Shepherds" by Richard Bauckham"Dawn of Glory" by caller Sandy"Come, Lord Jesus" by Madeleine L'Engle December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy winter to all our listeners in the Northern Hemisphere!As temperatures drop and daylight fades, many of us naturally spend more time indoors. This makes it an ideal moment to refresh your space and create an environment that feels warm, inviting, and supportive for the season. This week, we're sharing practical tips for enhancing your home's energy—from brightening your front door to balancing the five elements and weaving Yuletide symbolism into your décor. Small, intentional changes can bring warmth and vitality to your home all winter long.What we talk about in this episode:Feng shui principles to enhance winter decoratingThe front door is crucial for inviting energyRed as a powerful color in feng shuiIncorporating fire, wood, and earth elements for balanceEvergreens as a symbol of growth and vitality in winterWreaths to represent unity and continuity in decor…and much more!Mentioned in this episode:Reset Your Home & Spirit: Year of the Fire Horsefind abundance and success with feng shui in 2026!Our Feng Shui Energy Map EkitThanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!-Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! -Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.-Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.-Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HERENEW EPISODES OF THE HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST BY MINDFUL DESIGN ARE AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY.Thanks so much for listening to the Holistic Spaces Podcast brought to you by Mindful Design Feng Shui School!Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive complimentary special workshops and offers for our newsletter subscribers ONLY! Make sure you're following us on Instagram for feng shui tips and live Q&A's.Learn about our courses and certification on our website at: Mindful Design School.Check out our older episodes on our Holistic Spaces Podcast archive.MORE QUESTIONSHire one of our Mindful design school Grads for a 1-1 consultation. We know so many personal questions come up. That's why you need a 1-1! Laura and Anjie offer all these freebies, but if you want to learn more it's time to ask a professional. learn more HEREORDER OUR NEW BOOK HERE
Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
Today we're looking at the closest thing Tudor England had to newspapers: the crime pamphlets that reported real murders, scandals, and witchcraft cases in the sixteenth century. We'll dig into the 1573 killing of George Saunders, the 1592 murder of John Brewen, and a witchcraft case printed that same year, and explore how these pamphlets shaped public ideas about justice long before regular news existed.Yuletide with the Tudors is starting on Monday! Don't forget to add some festive history to your season!https://www.englandcast.com/yuletide-with-the-tudors/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
In this session from Tudorcon 2025 Sarah Pixley Papandrea from Agecroft Hall breaks down the real twelve-day Christmas season of Tudor England, from mumming and wassailing to role-reversal games, feast days, and the Lord of Misrule. It's a lively look at the traditions that shaped winter celebrations across the Tudor world.Yuletide with the Tudors begins Monday, December 1. It's my digital advent experience running through Twelfth Night, with daily stories and activities exploring these same festive customs. Join at the link in the show notes.https://www.englandcast.com/yuletide-with-the-tudors/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors
Edward the Black Prince was Europe's most celebrated warrior. Joan of Kent was already notorious for one secret marriage and an accidental second one that sparked a papal court battle. When the two married in secret in 1361, it created a royal crisis that threatened the legitimacy of England's future heir. In this minicast, we follow Joan from her turbulent childhood and bigamy scandal to her marriage with the Black Prince, their years in Aquitaine, the deaths of their children, Edward's decline, and her final role guiding young Richard II. A story of ambition, impulse, and a marriage that reshaped the Plantagenet line.Sign up for Yuletide with the Tudors here! https://www.englandcast.com/yuletide-with-the-tudors/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We thought we found him a year ago. But it was a false Mr. Christmas. A temporary charade, the machinations of a Yuletide charlatan. And so we search anew. Heavy is the head that wears the holly crown, so we've got to make sure these gentlemen are up to the challenge. By suspending them in the air and telling them to pretend to be a reindeer, apparently.In This Episode: Synops-Us, The Middle, Finding Mr. Christmas Season TwoBe sure to check out Imagine Dungeons, our actual play D&D podcast! We think you'll really love it.Support us on Patreon for access to our exclusive Official Chunky Discord server!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/two-chunks-and-a-hunk/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy