Festive Fans Unite! (send us a message) This episode is a wistful look back to an earlier time in the welcoming country of Senegal, known as the “Gateway to Africa”. We visit this westernmost point on the continent to view the 1994 film Ça Twiste à Poponguine. The story is set in post-colonial Senegal, right […]
Welcome to episode 121 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about Yasuko Agawa’s 1990 album, “Come In Christmas.” I hope you enjoyed learning about and listening to Yasuko Agawa. This album was a really pleasant surprise, and it’s one I’ve listened to multiple times since getting it. I’m still trying to back on […]
Oh, you thought we weren’t gonna cover Rare Exports? Think again, buddy. Home for the Horrordays continues as Joe and Bradford tackle the granddaddy of Finnish holiday horror. The scary folklore version of Santa Claus descends upon a farming community, killing caribou and kidnapping children, and it’s up to young Pietari and his dad to find […]
This dish is rich in flavour and history. Its origins come from Brazil and Africa, but now can be found in the country of India with a touch of Portugal. Its truly a dish that crosses the world. This pork stew is made for large gatherings so it’s obvious it will be prepared for the […]
92 Days until Christmas. Did you know that Mickey Mouse made his big screen comeback with a famous Christmas movie? If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: […]
Well, Well, Well. We finally got him on. Today’s guest is none other than Mike Westfall from the Advent Calendar House Podcast. He’s got the smoothest and most made for radio voice in the Christmas pod game, by a country mile. On this episode we discuss many topics around Christmas, including what it’s like spending […]
Welcome back Christmas Cousins for a very special episode…a trip back in time! Get ready to dive into holiday nostalgia with a special guest, Cousin Bob from the Festive Foreign Film Fans Podcast ( The “4F” as the cool kids call it), as he takes us on a heartwarming journey to his all-time favorite Christmas. […]
93 Days until Christmas. How tall do you think the tallest recorded Christmas tree was? If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email […]
“That hat brought Frosty to life. It must be magic!” We’re getting into the cooler months, which means snow should be coming soon. This means its time to talk Frosty the Snowman, a Rankin/Bass special that was nostalgic to Robert. It may be more geared to kids, but theres a lot of charm from the […]
Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Fall *officially*! This week, Spooky Season continues as the elves travel to the wonderful world of Disney to talk the 2023 film, “Haunted Mansion“! Is it an improvement on the 2003, Eddie Murphy led film? Does it do the iconic Disney ride justice? Do any of the elves go […]
What’s up, dudes? Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa and Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast join me to talk all about 1980’s “The Christmas Raccoons!” It’s an ”Inception”-like dream/reality hybrid of pink aardvarks lumber barons and talking raccoons. It’s also Canadian and narrated by Rich Little. The trees begin to disappear rapidly. Someone […]
Jay only has to survive one more episode before the spooktacular, how bad could it be? Spoilers, very. Listen to this episode of the Horror for the Holidays podcast Author: Horror For The Holidays Title: Stocking Stuffers Episode 21: Guess That Movie Jay……..Again!
Send us a text Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about his station’s annual shift to Halloween music, which starts next week! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are […]
94 Days until Christmas. Snippy the elf stops in and reads us a poem he wrote about Christmas. If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You […]
Wendy Hanson and Brent Wilhite from Penna Powers Marketing join us to talk about some of the top holiday commercials on television. Listen to this episode of the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast Author: Rikki Meece and Mary Richards, Christmas Podcasters Title: Top TV Commercials
95 Days until Christmas. Have you visited a Disney Park during the holidays? How many lights do they decorate Cinderella’s castle with? Listen to find out. If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by […]
In this whiskey-fueled bonus episode, we’re bringing the laughs, the pranks, and some questionable beverage choices. Joe the Christmas Aficionado joins Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad to taste-test Southern Tier Pumpkin Whiskey, determining if it’s a fall-time hit or if it belongs underground with its fellow gourds. But that’s not all! Good ol’ […]
96 Days until Christmas. Is Jingle Bells, one of the most popular songs we sing at Christmas, not really a Christmas song? If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr You can follow […]