Entries by e_xander

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Season’s Eatings – Pfeffernusse

It’s a cookie whose recipe may have been lost forever, except for one baker’s family.  It’s a cookie that can be hard to pronounce for some, and despite its name, contains no nuts.  We’re exploring the history and origin of pfeffernusse. Website: https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasonseatingspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonseatingspod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seasonseatpod Email: seasonseatingspodcast@gmail.com Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/seasonseatings Sources: https://www.fnp.de/ […]

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Christmas Murder Ballads with James Wynn

Happy Thanksgiving! We dive deep into the history of Christmas murder ballads with my friend (and cohost from the ReReading Wolfe Podcast) James Wynn. I’ll get links to all the songs from the episode up here shortly. But for now, here are links for James: ReReading Wolfe Podcast RRW on Twitter Opening/closing music: Listen to […]

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Episode 124: The Polar Express

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Or rather, Happy T-Hanksgiving! This week we dig deep into the Tom Hanks-filled 2004 animated feature The Polar Express, which somehow manages to turn Chris Van Allsburg’s 32-page book into a feature-length adventure full of magical train-hopping hobos, swing-dancing elves, and one kid’s quest to continue believing in Santa at all costs. […]

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Seasons Change…We Change Too

Seasons Change…We Change Too is the first Christmas from independent singer/songwriter Dallas Rodin.  It’s not your typical Holiday Album. This fresh and edgy Christmas music explores themes that most people are afraid to talk about during this time of year (loss, heartbreak, seasonal depression, etc.). However, the album also includes familiar covers and upbeat seasonal […]

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Mike from Vista Blue On Writing And Performing Christmas Music (and lots more)

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Mike from Vista Blue (and Ralphie’s Red Ryders and Tambourine Girlfriend) about his free upcoming Christmas EP, which will be out this Friday. They also talk about Mike’s process for writing Christmas songs, as well as spooky songs and baseball songs. They also talk about the […]

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Ugh! This Is Garbage! I Don‘t Know Why They Are Always Trying To Remake The Classics! (Home Sweet Home Alone)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Can you believe it’s already the week of Thanksgiving here in America? Time is flying! As a special holiday treat for our listeners, please enjoy our hotly anticipated “Home Sweet Home Alone” episode! In a rare alliance, Anthony and Julia find themselves on the same side of the divide during this […]

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Revisiting How To Make Gravy With Paul Kelly, Talking About Christmas Music And His New Album

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Paul Kelly about Christmas music, revisiting “How To Make Gravy and his new Christmas album, Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train, including the huge list of guests appearing on various tracks, and how he chose the huge, diverse group of songs in this twenty-two track collection! Listen to […]

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