What’s up, dudes? It’s a spin-off episode! Yep, Duane and Scott from Tinsel Tunes did a Little Drummer Boy episode, and it inspired me to cover a cool version by Joan Jett! It’s very classic rock, with the I-bVII-I progression up front in the quasi-bridge section. It also leaves a lot of room for the […]
Welcome to episode 55 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I’ll be Yumi Matsutoya’s Christmas songs. When it comes to Japanese Christmas music, there are a handful of really key artists. Over the past forty years, one of the most influential is Yumi Matsutoya. She’s certainly not the most prolific when it comes to […]
Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continuesa Christmas in July event by talking to hosts of other Christmas podcasts about their podcasts – what they’re about, how (and why) they started doing it (and continue to do it) and what they’ve got planned for upcoming episodes. Today he talks to Tim from the Can’t […]
This week on Christmas Podding we deep dive into the world of Novelty Christmas Ornaments and dissect why you should NEVER buy one to put on your tree. Were you smart enough to buy up big in the mid year Toy sales only to have your Christmas Shopping done and dusted for Christmas 2022. Well […]
🎄 It’s 1985, but we’re rocketing into the future, when apparently urgent veterinary care no longer exists. It’s Scrooge Sunday, so join us for a glimpse into the space-age year of 2062 to find out if 3 robotic ghosts of Christmas can convince Mr. Spacely to change his stingy ways, while the clock is ticking […]
We continue our Christmas in July series, Xmas Catalogs, by learning all about the websites. In this episode, Corey Groth, vintage Christmas enthusiast and collector, joins us to talk about Christmas catalogs in digital form for this age. Listen to this episode of the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast Author: Rikki Meece and Mary […]
Merry Christmas in July you beautiful people. This episode starts with our weekly quiz. Do you know what colour mistletoe berries are? If you do, you’ll get at least one question right. If you don’t…. what? of course you know what colour they are. Then we have a Story of Shame sent in by […]
🎄 It’s 1995, and a couple of giant space monsters with swords are about to lose a snowball fight against the powerless Power Rangers, who can’t Morph at the North Pole due to a cross-current of holiday magic. And also magnets. You can watch I’m Dreaming of a White Ranger on the official Powers Rangers […]
Another week, another Christmas morning! Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/pl9rjo4x 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 media: @xmasmorningpodcast Listen to this episode of Christmas Morning Author: Bramble Jam Podcast Network Title: July 13th – 165 days […]
🎃 It’s 1989, and Rue McClanahan is trapped in an underground castle inhabited by a bunch of Gremlin-looking puppets called Greevils — and for some reason wants to leave. Join us for a Halloween in July celebration of The Wickedest Witch, co-written and produced by ALF creator Paul Fusco, and starring Blanche from The Golden […]
Welcome to episode 54 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I’ll be discussing Yumi Matsutoya’s classic 1980 album, “Surf & Snow – Volume One.” For as big as Yuming is, and considering how easy it is to find reviews, critiques and opinions about her online, I was surprised by the sparse amount of biographical […]
Christmas in July continues to roll right along as we dive into another classic television show. This week we are discussing Happy Days and the episode titled, “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas” In this recording, Matt makes another Christmas connection, explains how weird one particular scene is and, as always, tries to determine if this […]
“It reminds me of my mother. It’s warm all over” (Yes, that was the most Christmas-line I could get from this episode) From the creators of Rugrats comes one show that pushed the furthest it could go with its dark imagry and groosout gags. Aaahh!! Real Monsters is an okay show with a ledd then […]
🎄 It’s 1983, and a young bear and fox are lost in the Big City after accidentally riding the rails on the apparently famous Christmas Tree Train in an obscure special that has little to do with Christmas trees or trains. Climb aboard as we explore the first holiday special starring Buttons and Rusty, known […]
Happy Monday, y’all! After a week off due to circumstances beyond our control, we are back! Journey with Thom, Julia, and Anthony to Smurf Village to discuss the 1982 TV Show, “The Smurfs Christmas Special“! Listen as they discuss their histories with this race of blue people, three apples high, and pose a question to the […]
What’s up, dudes? How did an Emmy winning special become an album? I’m joined by Patric J Miller, the composer and arranger of the music from the special and the album, to talk all things “Claymation Christmas Celebration!” We really get into it! Find out about the singers and musicians hired to perform on the […]
Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas is kicking off a Christmas in July event by talking to hosts of other Christmas podcasts about their podcasts – what they’re about, how (and why) they started doing it (and continue to do it) and what they’ve got planned for upcoming episodes. Today he talks to Gerry […]
Benjamin Will Bradley gives some fascinating insights into Sears Homes — actual homes that were ordered from the Sears Catalog, in the second episode of our special Christmas in July series, “Xmas Catalogs.” Listen to this episode of the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters Title: Xmas […]