Entries by e_xander

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46 weeks / 322 days until Christmas! (“Christmas Island” Song Battle)

It’s February. Love is in the air. AND IT’S CHRISTMAS MORNING! 🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/plyorpyo 🎄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 […]

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100 Episodes of Merry Madness: The Christmas Cousins Hit Episode 100!!!

Welcome back Christmas Cousins! Join us in the festive jubilation as we mark a spectacular milestone – our 100th episode!   In this festive fiesta of a podcast, we’re cracking open the glittery time capsule of our favorite moments, playing the juiciest clips, and indulging in some good old-fashioned sappiness as we thank each other, […]

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Episode 17: Una famiglia perfetta (Italy)

We’re gonna show you a movie you can’t refuse.  The boys are off to Italia — Bob’s ancestral homeland – for a magnifica celebration of amore, famiglia, and Natale.  And don’t worry, it’s not personal, it’s business.  We review the Italian holiday film Una famiglia perfetta from 2012.  But first, we listen to Bob try […]

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Same Old Lang Syne

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 […]

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Valentine’s Gifts & Cousin Seth’s Love Life! A must listen!

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 […]

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Minisode: Top 10 Season 4 Episodes and Arvo Pärt “Magnificat”

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 […]

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47 Weeks / 329 Days Until Christmas! (“Angels We Have Heard on High” Song Battle)

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 […]

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Cousin Seth’s Birthday Bash Recap: 101 and Still Jingling!

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 […]

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Holly, Jolly, Hallmark & Hollywood w/ Actor, Writer & Singer Kerry Frances:

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 […]

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Behold, They Shall Call Him Immanuel – God With Us! (Journey to Bethlehem)

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 […]