On this episode, we celebrate 10 years of the podcast and 5 years of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, A Bomb For Christmas…with a cast reunion. We have a conversation about the making of the movie, what the cast has been up to since, and a special announcement about the future!

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00:00 – 03:22 Intro/A brief look back at 10 years of Can’t Wait For Christmas
03:22 – 04:38 Cast reunion introductions
04:38 – 21:38 Cast’s experiences recording the movie
21:38 – 22:48 Fun facts about A Bomb For Christmas
22:48 – 26:56 More fun stories from making the movie
26:56 – 39:07 Favorite/least favorite lines
39:07 – 50:25 What has the cast been up to since?
50:25 – 51:41 ***Special Announcement***
51:41 – 55:41 Wrap Up
55:41 – 29:52 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the episode guest list and links)

Reunion Guests:
Dynelle Babb
Brendan Scherb
Emmily Scherb
Jeffery Cronin
Kristen Cronin
Trish Healey
Edward Frizzelle
Justin Dinger

Featuring Special Podcaster Guests:
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW)

With Super Special Guests:
Nora Scherb
Penny Scherb
Griffin Scherb
James Babb
Michael Babb

That’s Hindsight (Edward’s Movie Review Podcast)
https://thatshindsight.buzzsprout.com/

Jacklyn Collier’s “In Between Bites” film at the Chain NYC Film Festival
https://chainfilmfest2025.eventive.org/films/686e6ebe28baa299b91ce92b

On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 5 and 6. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th.

Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out.

Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year, five years ago, or really any year.

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00:00 – 00:58 Intro
00:58 – 13:14 Act 1
13:14 – 23:21 Act 2
23:21 – 25:07 Wrap Up

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas”
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Trish Healey as Betty
Edward Frizzelle as George
Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston
John Rice as Larry Tirripelli

Introducing:
Penny Scherb as Kimberly
Griffin Scherb as Brandon
James Babb as Patrick
Michael Babb as Quinn

Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars:
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo
Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor
with
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator
and
Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe

Music for “A Bomb for Christmas”
Was sourced from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
(Full Track list for music and sound effects can be found here)

On this episode, we bring you the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th.

Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out.

Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year, five years ago, or really any year.

Download here!

00:00 – 00:35 Intro
00:31 – 11:54 Act 1
11:54 – 24:14 Act 2
24:14 – 24:39 Wrap Up

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas”
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Trish Healey as Betty
Edward Frizzelle as George
Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston
John Rice as Larry Tirripelli

Introducing:
Penny Scherb as Kimberly
Griffin Scherb as Brandon
James Babb as Patrick
Michael Babb as Quinn

Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars:
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo
Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor
with
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator
and
Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe

Music for “A Bomb for Christmas”
Was sourced from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
(Full Track list for music and sound effects can be found here)

On this episode, we’re going to explore the very colorful history of Scandinavia’s favorite Christmas animal, the Yule Goat. We’ll also count down the top 5 corporate Christmas marketing fails, give you an EGGcelent deep fried recipe sure to be a hit at a Christmas party or any party, and listener Chris will give us his micro reviews of multiple film adaptations of A Christmas Carol.

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00:00 – 01:45 Intro
01:45 – 03:04 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:04 – 09:53 5 Golden Things – Corporate Christmas Marketing Fails
09:53 – 12:49 Chris’ Mass of Christmas Carols
12:49 – 26:17 The Yule Goat (Julbocken)
26:17 – 28:46 Wrap Up
28:46 – 33:21 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Southern Living TikTok about Deep Fried Deviled Eggs
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8M1DBU5/

Scrooge (Starring Seymour Hicks and Donald Calthrop 1935)
https://youtu.be/ISl7vBpxhJ4?si=Maa9gjlLquZEc28H

Scrooge (1901) The Most Complete Version
https://youtu.be/HY3ZgSHgdSM?si=9Zts3rXUx7kyKkX6

A Christmas Carol (1910) Full Christmas Movie
https://youtu.be/eQ1TnOU919Q?si=oip101dQggBaJgJK

1923: Scrooge aka a Christmas Carol
https://youtu.be/8fVYBFcQwwc?si=0dw3_cBaigTiO1ye

Season’s Eatings podcast
https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com/

On this episode, we take a look back at what Christmas was like durring the Great Depression. We also give you a fun Christmas candle craft idea and countdown the top non-Christmas songs from famous Christmas artists.

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00:00 – 02:19 Intro/YouTube Announcement
02:19 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:59 – 12:49 5 Golden Things – Non-Christmas Songs From Famous Christmas Artists
12:49 – 23:04 Christmas During the Great Depression
23:04 – 26:04 Wrap Up
26:04 – 30:01 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Can’t Wait For Christmas on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/@CantWaitForChristmas

Water Bead Christmas Candle Craft
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLjkq6qc/

Ritz Mock Apple Pie Recipe
https://www.snackworks.com/recipes/ritz-cracker-mock-apple-pie-53709/

Tim on Tis’ The Soundtrack
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Bj1_s8VNH6s
Podcast episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/1df99e29-8b7d-4395-b6e3-17b7ee24bc74/episodes/fd65b67e-372e-4832-b4e1-8a59582be321

Closer To Christmas Podcast
https://anchor.fm/closertochristmas

On this episode, we’re going to talk about Oliver Cromwell and the English ban on Christmas. We’ll also take Amazon Prime to task for ruining a Christmas classic, find a way to make Christmas cinema last all year, and we’ve got the top 5 songs from Christmas movies that aren’t about Christmas.

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00:00 – 02:59 Intro
02:59 – 04:54 We Need A Little Christmas Now
04:54 – 13:06 5 Golden Things Non-Christmas Songs From Christmas Movies
13:06 – 16:29 All I Want For Christmas Is News
16:29 – 23:56 Oliver Cromwell and the English Ban On Christmas
23:56 – 26:09 Wrap Up
26:09 – 31:00 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

Totally Rad Christmas Podcast with Tim and Mike (From the Advent Calendar House)
https://totallyradchristmas.com/john-denver-and-the-muppets/

On this episode, we’ll be rockin around the life story of legendary singer Brenda Lee. Also, we’ll see how you voted in our Muppet themed Who Sang It Best, Tim’s oldest son will stop by to cook us a Christmas breakfast, and Gerry from totally rad Christmas will also be stopping by to give us his super-sized Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 02:09 Intro
02:09 – 06:11 We Need A Little Christmas Now
06:11 – 17:52 5 Golden Things – 80’s Animated Action Christmas Episodes/Specials (With special guest, Gerry, from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast)
17:52 – 31:22 Brenda Lee
31:22 – 32:19 Who Sang It Best?
32:19 – 35:22 Wrap Up
35:22 – 38:35 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Totally Rad Christmas
https://totallyradchristmas.com/

‘Tis the Soundtrack
https://tisthesoundtrack.com/

Michael’s Gingerbread Man Eggs
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDl_givROIT/
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Nu9sXS/

On this bonus episode for Christmas Podcast Day, we look at Christmas in the headlines with an entire episode devoted to the segment, “All I Want For Christmas Is News.”

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00:00 – 02:22 Intro
02:22 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News
09:48 – 12:23 Wrap Up
12:23 – 14:41 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Pre-Order your Christmas Podcast Network ornament (with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Red Sled Foundation)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform

On this episode, we’ll learn about the Christmas dessert people love to hate or hate to love…Fruitcake. We’ll give you a way to add some Christmas to your fridge, put some Christmas into politics (sorta…not really…well, you’ll see) and Adam from Merry Britsmas stops by to give us his Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 01:46 Intro
01:46 – 04:08 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:08 – 06:08 Need a Little Christmas Now – Part 2…sorta
06:08 – 12:06 5 Golden Things – Top British Christmas Songs That Aren’t Really About Christmas (with special guest: Adam from Merry Britsmas)
12:06 – 22:20 Fruitcake
22:20 – 22:55 Who Sang It Best? (Results)
22:55 – 25:39 Wrap Up
25:39 – 27:44 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Vote Holly McTiernan Sign
https://www.zazzle.com/vote_holly_mctiernan_sign-256243627838960822

A Bomb For Christmas (Full Movie)
https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2020/12/10/cwfc-074-a-bomb-for-christmas-full-movie/

Martha Washington’s Fruit Cake
https://heartlandcooking.com/recipe/martha-washingtons-fruit-cake

Modern Fruitcake Recipe
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/fruitcake-recipe-1946579

Totally Rad Christmas Podcast Episode 265 – Sesame Street News Flash: Santa Claus
https://totallyradchristmas.com/sesame-street-news-flash-santa-claus/

Merry Britsmas Podcast
https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/