Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Suzanne from Suzanne’s Band about the process of making a Christmas single as she prepares to head into the studio to record a new one for Christmas 2021! Listen to this episode of the Sounds of Christmas Podcast Author: Ken Kessler Title: Making A Christmas Single […]
This week, we fulfill a listener’s suggestion and explore songs written about U.S. States. Artists include Asleep at the Wheel, Dave Vitagliano, Bonnie McKee, Eric Von Hahmann, Kenny Rogers, Malinda Liberty, and Brandon Gray. https://jinglejank.com/episodes/021.html Listen to this episode of Jingle Jank Podcast Author: Scott Newman and Jay LaChapelle Title: Episode 21 – Songs About […]
After the fiasco of last episode things can only get better. Well rest assured they do (by a very small amount). This episode we look at the British dessert of trifle. If you’ve never had trifle you are seriously missing out. Since its heyday of the 1970s the popularity of trifle has waned somewhat, but […]
It’s pretty much Spring so let’s get uplifted with some timey-wimey nonsense from Doctor Who dealing with a Runaway Bride, discover the topsy-turvy world of the Lord of Misrule, and explore some little known indie Christmas songs from the UK. Check out the links below to hear the full songs I mention in the episode! […]
The March bonus episode has the boy’s welcoming Todd Killian from the Christmas Clatter Podcast to watch and discuss “The Last Christmas” from the third season of the Fox sitcom Raising Hope (available on Hulu). Does this blue collar comedy have what it takes to be elevated to the ranks of a Christmas Classic? Listen […]
On this episode, we’ll explore the Christmas party staple, the White Elephant gift exchange. We’ll also take a listener suggestion and countdown the top five Christmas songs from Loreena McKennitt, continue Twenty Twenty-Yum with a recipe for Christmas meatballs, and we’ll hear your thoughts on attending fictional Christmas parties in the latest Season’s Musings. Download […]
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the ninth official installment of “Another Christmas Story“! This week, Craig Brewer, of the always fascinating “Weird Christmas“, will read to all of you Chapter Eight of our tale, entitled “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”. Within this chapter, you’ll meet the character of Hudson Jackson, an […]
It’s a dessert who’s origin is of great debate. It can be considered the quintessential South African Christmas dish. It’s name is hotly contested to come from three different sources. Find out the origin and history of this soft sponge cake filled to the brim with a rich, decadent sauce. This is the history of […]
Welcome to the third episode of season two of Holly Jolly X’masu! This month, for Women’s History Month, I’ll be discussing Peggy Hayama’s 1964 album, Peggy’s Christmas – Winter Wonderland. When I first started researching her, I didn’t know much about Peggy Hayama. The more I read about her, though, the more I was impressed. […]
It’s the one year anniversary of our podcast! We join Santa and Joe as they continue their sleigh ride through the sky above New York City. Along the way we take a closer look at some NYC landmarks, feel bad for Donner being forced to attempt the Super Dooper Looper (again), wonder what time of […]
Welcome back to Tinsel tunes with our first episode of 2021. It’s great to be back. With month I look at the two No1 Christmas songs from Cliff Richard. Mistletoe and Wind and Saviour’s Day. Links to stuff in this episode: Christmasclatter.com – The Merry Axemas: A Guitar Christmas episode with Scott and Jay of […]
Todd is joined by Duane of the Tinsel Tunes Podcast and by Scott and Jay of Jingle Jank to discuss the 1997 album “Merry Axemas: A Guitar Christmas.” Steve Vai, Joe Perry, Jeff Beck, and more put together the roster of this underrated and forgotten Christmas record. Listen to this episode of Christmas Clatter Author: […]
Happy Easter month, to those who celebrate! In today’s episode I talk a little bit about Charles Dickens’ gospel, The Life of Our Lord, that he wrote for his children. Since this is primarily a Christmas podcast, I read from his chapters about the birth and early life of Christ. I also share a listener’s […]
This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are joined by Matt Eurich (A.K.A. Mr. GaryBlauman) to talk about the (4) Christmas episodes of the beloved 90’s show, Boy Meets World! For those of you who want to watch along at home, the installments discussed are: Season 1, Episode 10 – Santa’s Little Helper Season 4, Episode 12 […]
Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas gives a quick tribute to Solomon Burke and Eddie Money, who shared the same birthday (3/21) and shared a love of Christmas music! Listen to this episode of the Sounds of Christmas Podcast Author: Ken Kessler Title: Solomon Burke and Eddie Money
Join Chris & Kris as they chat and play some games with Ron Hogan from the Film Strip Podcast about all things Christmas and New York City. Stay safe and Happy Holidays! Listen to this episode of Christmas Time in the City Author: Chris & Kris Title: How YOU doin’? with Ron Hogan from […]
Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the legendary Christmas music of Nat King Cole (following Cole’s 102nd birthday)! Listen to this episode of the Sounds of Christmas Podcast Author: Ken Kessler Title: Nat King Cole
Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the eighth official installment of Another Christmas Story! This week, Todd Killian, of the always excellent Christmas Clatter, will read to all of you Chapter Seven of our tale, entitled “Step Into Christmas”. Within this chapter, you’ll meet two longtime partners in the NYPD, Seamus Dwyer and Andrew Lee, […]
