Entries by e_xander

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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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Centurions “Time Trap”

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 […]