Entries by e_xander

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Halloween ‘81 NBC premiere

What’s up, dudes? Happy Halloween! Yes, it’s October 31, All Hallows Eve, and that means we’re talking about the Urtext of horror slashers, “Halloween” and its network television debut. There are frights and jumps, and many deaths from unsuspecting teenage babysitters. It’s such a monumental movie that it spawned a multiversal franchise spanning 45 years. […]

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Podcast Countdown #1

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from August of 2021. In this episode, Ken talks about the Christmas music legacy of Elvis Presley! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of Christmas […]

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Hallmark Highlights: ‘Design by Christmas’ & Weekend Update

In this enchanting episode, the Christmas Cousins, Seth and Chad step into the magical world of Hallmark with their review of “Design by Christmas.”   But hold onto your mistletoe, because these cousins are more off-track than ever, regaling you with weekend escapades that are equal parts hilarious and heartwarming.   As if that’s not […]

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Top 10 Christmas Artists on a Desert Island | Part 1

In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠ begin counting down each of their Top 10 Desert Island Christmas Artists. Basically, you’re stranded on an island, and you can only listen to one artist’s Christmas music catalogue. Who do you go with? The guys chat about why they picked each artist, then share a story about each […]

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Podcast Countdown #3

 Ken from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from November of 2022. In this episode, Ken talks to Al Pitrelli, guitarist with Trans-Siberian Orchestra. They talk about TSO’s music, the legacy of Paul O’Neill and the tour that […]

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59: What’s This?

This month, Duane and Scott review the song “What’s This?” from the Nightmare Before Christmas with special guest Jack Ford from the Total Christmas Podcast. Songs played:What’s This? (Official Soundtrack Version) “The Simpsons” theme song “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Tchaikovsky Pirates of Penzance Love Shack by the B-52’s Danny Elfman sings “What’s […]

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Podcast Countdown #4

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas continues the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from March of 2021. In this episode, Ken looks at the Christmas music legacy of Nat King Cole! Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station: https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/listen-now.html Find the Sounds of […]

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Weekend Kickoff: Cousins of the Crypt, a Halloween Spectacular

🎃 Gather ’round, dear Halloween Cousins, for a spooktacular Weekend Kickoff Party! It’s that spine-tingling time of year when things go bump in the night and the air is thick with the delicious anticipation of Halloween. But this isn’t just any ordinary Halloween celebration. We’ve conjured up something truly special to set the eerie mood. […]

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Top Christmas Getaways: Seth’s Global Extravaganza vs. Chad’s Winter Wonderland

Welcome back Christmas Cousins!   In this festive episode of the Christmas Cousins podcast, our journey was set to explore the top US Christmas destinations as selected by Cousins Chad and Seth. However, the spirit of the season had a little surprise in store for us, courtesy of Cousin Seth’s unique interpretation of the assignment. […]