What’s up, dudes? It’s the Hallmark Ornament Premiere, so I’ve got the Christmas Cousins, Chad and Seth, here to talk the 1987 Hallmark Dreambook—all 24 pages of it! That’s right! We get into baubles and finials and cameos! Oh my! We talk our personal collections and which ones from 1987 we own! Spoilers: I have […]
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas revisits the state of traditional radio and their approach to Christmas music. He also talks about Dan Fogelberg’s “Same Old Lang Syne” and the article that changed his feelings about that song. Matthew J. Fitzgerald’s blog from 2023 – https://mfitz.net/a-tale-of-187-christmas-songs-how-i-logged-nearly-every-song-on-chicagos-christmas-station/ Matthew’s follow-up blog from 2024 – https://mfitz.net/unwrapping-chicagos-christmas-music-using-technology-to-explore-trends/ Radio Insight […]
Hello you beautiful people. It’s a brand new year and the show is back. First up it’s the quiz and it’s not easy, I scored a pitiful 5 and a half, see how much better you can do. Then Bob Baker brings us Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the great English […]
Join us for a Valentine’s Day special that took an unexpected turn! What began as a lighthearted Valentine’s gift guide swiftly transformed into a revealing exploration of Cousin Seth’s romantic escapades. Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride through Seth’s love life, where surprises, quirks, and unexpected twists abound. We dissect his dating history, decoding […]
What’s up, dudes? Blessed Candlemas to you all! In honor of Season 4 and the end of the Christmas Cycle, let’s listen to Estonian Orthodox composer Arvo Pärt’s tintinnabuli setting of the “Magnificat” from 1989. This is a prime example of holy minimalism. So the melody is mostly done in diatonic stepwise motion, while harmonies […]
Welcome to episode 101 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about a selection of Christmas singles from the 1990s. It’s been a rough month, but I’m getting this one out just under the wire. After a ridiculously hectic and restless December, I needed a little time off, so this will be the only […]
The final episode of January is here. Christmas is practically here! 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/pkjvgq9p 🎄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 […]
Welcome back, Christmas Cousins! Join us for a rollicking recap as we unwrap the festive aftermath of Cousin Seth’s epic 101st birthday celebration! Discover how our yuletide freshman marked the big day, what shenanigans ensued over the weekend, and whether the combination of drinks and drumming led to any hilarious escapades. We’ve got a sleigh-full […]
It is time for the big game, but Raymond has gotten himself into another pickle! This week we are covering ‘Super Bowl’ from Everybody Loves Raymond for our January episode. Matt discusses how there are a lot of questions surrounding Ray’s ticket situation and how maybe Debra went a little overboard with her attacks on […]
Lights, camera, Christmas! Join us in the glittering world of tinsel town as we sit down with the remarkable Kerry Frances, a multifaceted talent with a penchant for spreading holiday cheer. In this captivating episode, Kerry spills the beans on her illustrious career, sharing anecdotes from behind the scenes, her goals, and her plans […]
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe it’s already the final week of January? We sure can! This month has dragged! This week, the elves gather to tackle the 2023 musical film, “Journey to Bethlehem“! All three of their opinions on this movie differ wildly: one loved it, one hated it, and one thought it was […]
What’s up, dudes? One of the greatest duos in music, it’s Daryl Hall and John Oates! Well, in 1983 they released a Christmas single. Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas joins me to talk all about their version of “Jingle Bell Rock!” Daryl Hall and John Oates, commonly referred to as Hall & Oates, were […]
Welcome to the launch of SEASON 7 on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding. For the past seven years your hosts Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson have talked all things Christmas and we are proud to be back with a brand new season. Even if it is January. This week we look back on what […]
What’s up, dudes? Remember the Centurions? Kenner released the 7” Centurions line in 1986. The figures had cybernetic Exo-Frames with a number of hardpoints on the surface, onto which the various parts of their Assault Weapon Systems attached. In the accompanying Ruby-Spears cartoon, personnel on the orbiting space station Skyvault beamed the AWS to the […]
Christmas Party episodes are BACK!!!! Listen to this episode of Christmas Morning Author: Title: January Christmas Party – 11 Months Until Christmas! (Feat. Jacks)
On this episode, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular Christmas toys of all time, Barbie. We’ll give you a tip on how to add some subtle Christmas to your yard and Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast joins us to countdown the top five Christmas podcasts. Download here! 00:00 – 01:58 […]
Break out the Cristal and cue the festive fanfare because it’s a monumental celebration on the Christmas Cousins Podcast! Join the jubilant chaos as we throw a “Sethtrospective”, marking Cousin Seth’s 101st birthday spectacular. In this rollicking episode, expect the unexpected as we unveil a very special (and somewhat disconcerting) mystery guest, share highlights from […]
Vincent Van Gogh’s classic painting “Starry Night” has, through the years, inspired poets, musicians, and now another gem — this episode’s holiday film from Taiwan. Mark describes it as the “best film we have reviewed” so far. It is a heartfelt story based on an illustrated novel, and the film shares the artful imagination of […]