It’s the grand finale, Christmas Countdown style — and we’re closing the season with cozy vibes, timeless stories, and a whole lot of holiday heart.

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In this massively merry season finale of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are joined by Producer Chris to count down their Top 5 Christmas Books — the stories that shaped their love of the season, warmed their hearts, and earned a permanent spot on the holiday bookshelf. From childhood classics to meaningful modern reads, each host shares their 5–1 picks, why they chose them, and what makes each Christmas book truly unforgettable.

Eric and Danny also reflect on what’s been happening in their lives as they prepare for Christmas 2025, play a few festive rounds of the fan-favorite holiday game “Christmas Clash” (yes, chaos is guaranteed), and—as always—get delightfully lost in random holiday (and non-holiday) banter that feels like hanging out by the fire with old friends.

PLUS… surprise guests! Five mystery celebrity guests pop in throughout the episode to say hello, join the holiday fun, and share their own Top 3 Christmas countdowns. Think you can guess who they are? Here are your clues:

• Guest 1: Wanted
• Guests 2 & 3: Broadway
• Guest 4: Hippo
• Guest 5: Paper

You’ll want to stick around for every single guest…and a VERY special surprise at the end of the episode.

So grab a blanket, pour a festive drink, and settle in for a joyful, heartfelt season finale that celebrates the stories that make Christmas magical.

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Top 10 Christmas Commercials – The Ads That Make Us Laugh, Cry & Feel ALL the Holiday Feels!

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Grab the hot cocoa… and definitely grab the tissues because in this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Commercials — the iconic, emotional, hilarious, heartwarming ads that define the season and make us feel like kids all over again.

From tear-jerking storytelling to magical brand mascots, from nostalgic classics to those commercials that sneak-attack your emotions every single year, Eric and Danny share their 10–1 picks and break down why each commercial hit them right in the feels. Whether it’s laughter, goosebumps, or full-on holiday tears, this countdown delivers major Christmas spirit.

Eric and Danny also catch up on life as they gear up for Christmas 2025, and take on several rounds of the festively fun holiday game “I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends” with Producer Chris — a game guaranteed to create chaos, camaraderie, and big-time Christmas laughs.

And of course… in classic Christmas Countdown fashion… plenty of delightful, totally unplanned tangents ensue.

So cozy up, get ready to feel ALL the emotions, and join the guys for a countdown that celebrates the commercials that make the holiday season truly magical.

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DANNY’S TOP 10 COMMERCIALS

10 – Rockapella Folgers: https://youtu.be/Oe-qhXCGwNg?si=eo9Ea6MeDaymm5yV

9 – Coca Cola Polar Bears: https://youtu.be/ahe2r5fB5hU?si=nXppsVSxRsvIf-o_

8 – Amazon Singing Commercials: https://youtu.be/8JWQy713cHs?si=Y28mN7xvYKtyhQ5u&t=187

7 – Apple Frankenstein: https://youtu.be/bFf3r-pT_WA

6 – Amazon Joyride: https://youtu.be/iYXfgfKfHig

5 -WestJet: https://youtu.be/zIEIvi2MuEk

4 – Hershey Kisses: https://youtu.be/zEhFg6sIOEA

3 – Disney: https://youtu.be/tl57Gy5X_Kg

2 – Chevy: https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc?si=j-I9A2GbINfoakPi

1 – Doc Morris: https://youtu.be/0Ha1dtAFbAA?si=kTXthY3cuq1Q3ciP

ERIC’S TOP 10 COMMERCIALS

10 – Frankie’s Holiday 2016 Apple https://youtu.be/bFf3r-pT_WA

9 – Hershey Bells 1989 https://youtu.be/zEhFg6sIOEA

8 – Apple The Suprise 2019 https://youtu.be/Rx0om7rWhl0

7 – Folgers Brothers Home 2009 https://youtu.be/uMwFWDIFVCU

6 – Waitrose Keira Knightly love 2025 https://youtu.be/U0lMVhbsypA

5 – Sainsbury’s 1914 -2014- World War 1 Christmas https://youtu.be/NWF2JBb1bvM

4 – Corona O Tanenbaum 1990 https://youtu.be/rADeG4O9OiY

3 – Chevy 2024 Grandma takes a ride to remember https://youtu.be/EeaHlhDypFw

2 – Chevy Memory Lane 2025 https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc

1 – Doc Morris GranDpa Kettle Bell 2020 https://youtu.be/Z_R4q70_rJg

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

06:25 Reviews

14:08 Eric’s Christmas Jokes

16:56 Mailbag

37:47 Catch Up/Small Talk

51:24 Tinsel Tunes

58:56 Game: “I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends”

1:10:56 The Countdown

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It’s time for another sleigh-ride through the biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your festive friends Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!

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In this fantastically festive episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the most exciting and joy-sparked Christmas stories of the week, including:

🧸 Build-A-Bear x National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!
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🎥✨ Hallmark Channel + Disney Parks = Magic!
The two holiday giants join forces for their brand-new Christmas movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, and it’s shaping up to be the most magical movie mashup of the season.

🎅📖 A Very Special Conversation with Santa’s Chief Storyteller, Chanda Bell!
The co-creator of Elf on the Shelf stops by to share:
— The story of the very first Scout Elf, Fisbee
— What it’s like being the official voice of the Santaverse
— Behind-the-scenes magic from the upcoming animated series Scout Elf Squad

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It’s heartfelt, whimsical, and pure North Pole charm.

As always, Eric and Danny sprinkle in their signature holiday humor, festive fun, and warmhearted banter, making this episode feel like Christmas morning wrapped in a bow.

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Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube and all podcast platforms! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, special guests, festive games, and massively merry vibes.

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If you’re loving the fun, don’t forget to rate and review the show — it helps Christmas fans everywhere discover the magic! And follow the show on social: @christmascountdownshow for daily cheer, behind-the-scenes moments, and Santa-approved silliness.

So grab a mug of cocoa, fluff your Scout Elf’s hat, and settle in for another joy-packed edition of Merry Minutes — your weekly sleigh ride through all things Christmas!

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Merry Minutes: Disney World Christmas Movie, Build-A-Bear Collab & A Visit from Santa’s Chief Storyteller!

Christmas Countdown’s Merry Minutes is back with another massively merry edition of your favorite weekly holiday news show. In this special episode, Eric ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny are joined by Mitch Grassi — founding member of Pentatonix, holiday music legend, and all-around Christmas icon.

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Together they dive into:

🎶 How Mitch got into a cappella music (and the moment he knew PTX had something truly magical)
🎄 Mitch’s deep love for the holiday season and the traditions that shaped his Christmas spirit
💿 Pentatonix’s brand-new holiday album Christmas in the City
🕺 Their dreamy duet with Frank Sinatra on “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm”
🎧 PLUS — Mitch jumps in on the fun and reveals his Top 3 favorite modern Christmas songs of all time!

This episode is bursting with joy, nostalgia, behind-the-music moments, and enough festive cheer to keep your holiday spirit glowing long after the snow melts.

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It’s time for another sleigh-ride through the week’s biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news segment presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan⁠!

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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the most buzzworthy Christmas news of the season, including:

🎸 Good Charlotte releasing a powerful and nostalgic cover of the holiday classic “Fairytale of New York”
🎄 Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen reuniting at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, sending How the Grinch Stole Christmas fans into a frenzy of festive feels
🍕🐢 A brand-new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Christmas short — Chrome Alone 2: Lost in New Jersey — giving us holiday hijinks AND turtle power
🌲 A heartwarming new documentary on Amazon Prime: “Merchants of Joy,” spotlighting the iconic Christmas tree sellers who bring holiday magic to the sidewalks of New York City

With their signature festive humor, nostalgic joy, and merry mischief, Eric and Danny break down each story with the perfect blend of fun, warmth, and Christmas spirit.

BIG NEWS! Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is live on all podcast platforms — with full video episodes available on YouTube! Join Eric and Danny for brand-new countdowns, celebrity interviews, games, and all the massively merry vibes you wait for all year long.

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So grab your cocoa, plug in those twinkle lights, and enjoy another festive, musical, heart-warming edition of Merry Minutes — your weekly sleigh ride through all things Christmas!

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Backstreet Boys, Hoarders, and David Archuleta — Oh My!

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Get ready for another holly-jolly ride through the week’s biggest holiday headlines in this brand-new episode of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan!

In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest breaking Christmas news that’s lighting up the season, including:

🎤 The Backstreet Boys finally releasing their hit song “It’s Christmas Time Again” on all streaming platforms — after more than a decade of fans waiting (Backstreet’s back… for Christmas!)
🎄 A brand-new HGTV holiday series — “Hoarding for the Holidays” — shining a tinsel-covered light on those who just can’t let go of their festive collections
🎶 A very special guest appearance from David Archuleta, who joins the show to chat about his love of the holiday season, his brand-new EP, My Only Holiday Wish, and his Top 3 favorite classic Christmas songs of all time

Of course, Eric and Danny bring their trademark holiday humor, heart, and holly-jolly banter, making every minute feel like Christmas morning.

🎁 Big News Alert! The wait is over — Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is officially live on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, festive games, celebrity guests, and more holiday magic than you can fit under the tree.

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So grab your cocoa, cue up your favorite carols, and join Eric, Danny, and David Archuleta for another merry and musical episode of Merry Minutes — your one-stop sleigh ride through all things Christmas!

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Merry Minutes: Backstreet Boys, Hoarding for the Holidays, & Special Guest David Archuleta

It’s another jingle-filled edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!

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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest can’t-miss Christmas stories lighting up the season, including:

🏠 Major renovations happening at the Home Alone house in Chicago! There’s a new owner in town, and rumor has it something very merry may be coming later this holiday season…
💰 A closer look at how the current economy is impacting holiday shopping trends — and what it means for Christmas lovers looking to spread cheer without breaking the bank.
🎥 A very special guest appearance from Reagan Elkins, the director of the new A Christmas Story-adjacent documentary Fragilé! That’s right — we found him! Reagan joins the show to share insider details about the 50-foot-tall leg lamp in Oklahoma and how it’s brought new life to his hometown.

As always, Eric and Danny sprinkle in their signature holiday humor, heartwarming insights, and merry mischief, making Merry Minutes your one-stop sleigh ride through all things Christmas!

🎅 Big News Alert! The wait is over — Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is officially live on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Tune in now for brand-new countdowns, festive games, and the most wonderful laughs of the year.

Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen, and follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holiday cheer!

So grab your cocoa, cue up the carols, and join Eric and Danny for another episode packed with nostalgia, joy, and Christmas magic!

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Merry Minutes: Home Alone House Update, 50-Foot Leg Lamp & Christmas Shopping Outlook

It’s time for another holly-jolly round of Merry Minutes — the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!

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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny dive into the latest and greatest Christmas news stories making spirits bright, including:

🧀 An update on the rumored Cheez-It Holiday House Kit (and possibly even more festively fun, brand-inspired edible holiday house kits coming soon!)
💖 A feel-good story straight out of Memphis, TN, reminding us all about the true spirit of giving back during the holiday season
🎹 And — a very special guest! World-renowned pianist Chloe Flower joins the show to chat about her brand-new holiday album, She Composed: The Holidays!

From cheesy Christmas creations to heartfelt holiday kindness to stunning seasonal music, this episode has it all — sprinkled, of course, with Eric and Danny’s signature festive humor, merry banter, and contagious Christmas joy!

Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app, and make sure to follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holly-jolly fun!

So grab your cocoa (and maybe a handful of Cheez-Its), and join Eric, Danny, and Chloe Flower for another musical, merry, and mouthwatering episode of Merry Minutes!

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Merry Minutes: Chloe Flower’s New Holiday Album, Cheez-It House Kit Update & Memphis Giving Story

The elves are working overtime on this week’s edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news update from the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Danny Jordan!

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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest breaking Christmas stories lighting up the season, including:

🎥 The brand-new A Christmas Story-adjacent documentary “Fragilé”, focused on a town divided over a massive leg lamp installed in the middle of a small town in Oklahoma
🏠 D23’s “On the Road” event series celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Home Alone — and yes, it’s packed with holiday magic and nostalgic fun
👻 Johnny Depp stepping into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for a dark, cinematic new take on A Christmas Carol that’s already stirring up buzz

Of course, Eric and Danny deliver all the holiday humor, heart, and holly-jolly banter you know and love — with a few surprises along the way!

🎅 Big News Alert! The wait is over — Season 5 of Christmas Countdown has officially launched on all podcast platforms! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, festive games, and the most wonderful laughs of the year.

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So grab your cocoa, plug in the twinkle lights, and join Eric and Danny for another merry ride through the most magical Christmas news of the week!

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Merry Minutes: Johnny Depp’s Dark Christmas Carol, Home Alone Celebration & “Fragilé” Documentary