On this episode, we’re going to give Santa’s main squeeze some long over due respect as we celebrate Mrs Claus. We’ve also got an egg-cellent recipe for you, we’ll countdown the top 5 times a Christmas movie poll got it wrong, and we’ll launch round one of our Christmas musician showdown Merry Movie Madness! Download […]
In the March 2023 episode of Merry Britsmas, I explore some alternative, little known (but brilliant) British indie christmas songs from the likes of Oh Wonder and Gaffa Tape Sandy. I also look at how nurses and hospitals dealt with the festive season during World War II, and take a gander at a BBC Sherlock […]
It’s Christmas eve and you’ve just set out a pint of Guinness for Santa alongside a mince pie. Tomorrow you will have a feast surrounded by friends and family. This cold dish starts its journey during the medieval times, but doesn’t really become popular until a few centuries later. Covered in a rich blend of […]
In today’s episode I share just a little bit of book club news, then we get into chapter 2 of The Chimes by Charles Dickens. Things get a little spooky in this chapter, as Trotty helps a stranger and his young neice. Then while reading the news one evening he comes across a tragic story… […]
After three years, our journey through 1985’s Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) comes to an end as the final credits roll. Plus: Our definitive lists of elf names and elf puns are finally revealed, as is the grand total of minutes for both Santa and Patch. We promise to return someday to talk about the […]
What’s up, dudes? Christmas Eve in Gotham: uptown, the streets are filled with last-minute shoppers and the cheering jingle of chimes. But here, in the forgotten part of the city, the streets are almost deserted, save for a handful of scavengers and their unfortunate victim—and the very special sort of vengeance which lurks in the […]
Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! This week, travel with Julia, Thom, and Anthony to Philadelphia to discuss the one – and, so far, only – Christmas episode of ABC’s hit comedy, “Abbott Elementary“! If you want to follow along at home, the episode they dive deep on is Season 2’s Episode 10: “Holiday Hookah”! Not only do they […]
On the nineteenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I asked ChatGPT to give me some St. Patrick’s/Christmas content. I asked for 2 stories, and 1 song. Sit back, relax, and let the AI take over! You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me […]
“The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud to hear!” In anticipation for my next deep dive, Robert looks at his personal favorite Christmas elves in various movies and TV specials. While there are plenty of the traditional ones that live at the North Pole and make toys, some of the choices will […]
We’re off next week, so don’t miss this episode! 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/pkbzveg5 🎄Keep track of all of the battle songs: https://www.christmasmorningpodcast.com/songs 🎄Listen to the Christmas Battle Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4L8i6OUEAKUn1Z32nJ45Tp?si=87e41e380cc940a8 🎄Stay up to date on Christmas TV: http://www.mostlychristmas.com/christmastvschedule/1/ — 🎄Email us: christmasmorningpodcast@gmail.com 🎄Subscribe to Christmas Morning here: www.christmasmorningpodcast.com 🎄Follow us on social […]
Episode #3 and this time I have guests! I am joined by Kim from Planning for Christmas and Anthony from Tis the Podcast. We chat about our March memories , how we celebrate St Patricks Day and some wins and losses from previous years festivities. We were also joined by CJ from Christmas Sessions Podcast […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate this holiday, we decided to cover a show we haven’t covered just yet on the podcast! This week, Matt talks about his history with the show “According to Jim” and discusses what went completely wrong in this episode. Be sure to give it a listen and to leave us […]
Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! We hope you all had an excellent weekend! This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony continue TV month by gathering to discuss the two-part Christmas episode of CBS’ “Ghosts“! For all of those following along at home, that would be Season 2’s Episodes 9 and 10: “The Christmas Spirit”! Listen to them […]
What’s up, dudes? NES was the greatest thing ever in the ’80s! In fact, it was so great they made a magazine about it! I’ve got Mike Westfall of Advent Calendar House and Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ here with me to dive into the memories of the ‘88 and ‘89 November/December issues of […]
Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas has a quick reminder for anyone that might be looking for some musical Christmas spirit (even though it’s the middle of March) – the Sounds of Christmas station is still on! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast: https://linktr.ee/socmusic Listen to […]
Scott and Duane are finally back at it! This month, we’re discussing ska Christmas music. Songs played during the episode: Joy to the World by the O.C. Supertones The Difference Between Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae Guitar – Guitar Lesson Christmas Feeling Ska by Toots & the Maytals Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by […]
On this episode of Christmas Podding we uncover the biggest spoiler alert in Christmas history, How home package deliveries are spoiling Christmas surprises around the world. We ask the question is it time to make a bigger deal of the non existent Christmas Breakfast, could it be a massive wasted festive opportunity? Plus How do […]
Welcome to episode 77. We have some exciting news! Barry Grapefruit is organising a Total Christmas Podcast Convention, details are in the show. Then we have a Christmas Not So Classic. This time we’re looking at another song by The Killers and it’s called Boots. It’s a great song, but not that festive. Have a […]