Music journalist Annie Zaleski returns to 12 Songs this week. She last appeared in 2022 to talk about Wham!’s “Last Christmas.” In 2023, she wrote This is Christmas Song by Song: The Stories Behind 100 Holiday Hits, so she’s back to talk about a few of the songs she wrote about. In the episode, we […]
What’s up, dudes? I’ve got artist, author, and adventurer Ryan Estrada here to talk about his new book “No Rules Tonight” on Christmas in Korea in the ‘80s! Curfews and banned books and dance clubs! Oh my! It’s a fascinating look into true events! Kim Hyun Sook is in college, and she’s being eyed as […]
90 Days until Christmas. Have you ever wondered why we wrap gifts on Christmas? If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, […]
Hi guys, welcome to Season 4 of Kringle Talks Kristmas This season is going to be slightly different as I allude to in this episode. I have had a very stressful 2024 unfortunately so apologies for not getting an episode out any sooner. As I allude to in this episode I have a new travel […]
The Christmas Cousins are back with episode #149, and it’s Trader Joe’s pumpkin pandemonium! (Hint: You DO NOT want to miss Cousin Seth’s reaction when the Overnight Oats come out…) And that’s right, Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad are diving headfirst into one of their all-time favorite episodes: Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Fall Haul and […]
Send us a text It’s fall everyone, so that means it’s time for a new season of Mary’s Merry Christmas Podcast. Join me in this episode as I rescue you from the stress that the holidays can bring with great ideas and lots of fun. I’m so glad you are here! Listen to this episode […]
91 Days until Christmas. Were candy canes always the same? If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to […]
THREE, TWO, ONE….Let’s Partayyyyyyyy! Listen to this episode of Christmas Morning Author: Title: September Christmas Party – 3 Months Until Christmas
On this episode, we’ll learn about the Christmas dessert people love to hate or hate to love…Fruitcake. We’ll give you a way to add some Christmas to your fridge, put some Christmas into politics (sorta…not really…well, you’ll see) and Adam from Merry Britsmas stops by to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 […]
Festive Fans Unite! (send us a message) This episode is a wistful look back to an earlier time in the welcoming country of Senegal, known as the “Gateway to Africa”. We visit this westernmost point on the continent to view the 1994 film Ça Twiste à Poponguine. The story is set in post-colonial Senegal, right […]
Welcome to episode 121 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about Yasuko Agawa’s 1990 album, “Come In Christmas.” I hope you enjoyed learning about and listening to Yasuko Agawa. This album was a really pleasant surprise, and it’s one I’ve listened to multiple times since getting it. I’m still trying to back on […]
Oh, you thought we weren’t gonna cover Rare Exports? Think again, buddy. Home for the Horrordays continues as Joe and Bradford tackle the granddaddy of Finnish holiday horror. The scary folklore version of Santa Claus descends upon a farming community, killing caribou and kidnapping children, and it’s up to young Pietari and his dad to find […]
This dish is rich in flavour and history. Its origins come from Brazil and Africa, but now can be found in the country of India with a touch of Portugal. Its truly a dish that crosses the world. This pork stew is made for large gatherings so it’s obvious it will be prepared for the […]
92 Days until Christmas. Did you know that Mickey Mouse made his big screen comeback with a famous Christmas movie? If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: […]
Well, Well, Well. We finally got him on. Today’s guest is none other than Mike Westfall from the Advent Calendar House Podcast. He’s got the smoothest and most made for radio voice in the Christmas pod game, by a country mile. On this episode we discuss many topics around Christmas, including what it’s like spending […]
Welcome back Christmas Cousins for a very special episode…a trip back in time! Get ready to dive into holiday nostalgia with a special guest, Cousin Bob from the Festive Foreign Film Fans Podcast ( The “4F” as the cool kids call it), as he takes us on a heartwarming journey to his all-time favorite Christmas. […]
93 Days until Christmas. How tall do you think the tallest recorded Christmas tree was? If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email […]
“That hat brought Frosty to life. It must be magic!” We’re getting into the cooler months, which means snow should be coming soon. This means its time to talk Frosty the Snowman, a Rankin/Bass special that was nostalgic to Robert. It may be more geared to kids, but theres a lot of charm from the […]