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Season 2, Episode 5 – Memory Box (Lebanon)

Festive Fans Unite! (send us a message)

If you want to enjoy a true Middle Eastern Christmas, one with diverse religions and languages, but also filled with historic, cultural, culinary and artistic delights, join the Fans as we head on a festive jaunt to amazing Lebanon.  This is a unique holiday location, with incredible natural beauty, that offers a little something for everyone — ancient Roman ruins and castles, limestone caves, beautiful beaches, and mountainous ski resorts.  It is a well-kept secret and a hidden gift that you didn’t know you needed, but one you should unwrap nonetheless.

We explore a Memory Box filled with journals, notebooks, cassette tapes and photographs. It is the basis for a film that incorporates different media and textures, where still photographs turn into mini-animations to illustrate a story that folds together the past and present.  It begins one snowy Christmas Eve in Canada but flashes back to the Lebanese Civil War of the 1980s and Beirut on the brink of being torn apart.  The box serves as a portal to painful and buried memories and experiences.  Although not exactly common Christmas fodder, this is a deeply personal tale of old friends who still “eat with the dead and the ghosts” of the past.

And yet, when they reunite at the conclusion, now middle-aged and greying, they still can dance to Blondie’s One Way or Another with the same reckless abandon they had as teenagers.  This moving echo of a memory seamlessly melding into modern day Beirut signals a brighter future for all, just as the brilliant sun rises over a reborn city.  It provides a hopeful note that resonates with literal warmth and brightness.  We can’t think of a better message to embrace for Christmas.

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Boney James

Saxophone player Boney James has two Christmas albums, Boney’s Funky Christmas and Christmas Present. Both make sense as the place where jazz and R&B meet, and that was transparently the case when he recorded his first album, Trust, in 1992.

We talk about those early years in addition to his Christmas music, and we discussed having an album of new music in the can that he wasn’t at liberty to talk about or play. Since we recorded the interview, the album’s title–Slow Burn–and its release date were released, along with two songs. It’s due out October 18, and we feature one new song from it, “Butterfly,” with guest spots by Cory Henry and Marcus Miller.

I wrote a piece on James based in part on this interview for My Spilt Milk.

The episode ends with a Christmas song from British punk band/cult fave Helen Love. If anybody knows where I can get an mp3 of this half of a split single, please let me know. The song is too awesome not to be in my collection.

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16 weeks / 112 days until Christmas! (“I Wish it Was Christmas Today” Song Battle)

New month, new episode of Christmas Morning!

🎄Vote on today’s daily Christmas Music Battle: https://pollforall.com/pk55yqnq
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Two Cousins, Four More Countries: Holiday Tradition Travels

Welcome back Christmas Cousins!

Last year, Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad took you on a merry journey across four countries, uncovering quirky and heartwarming holiday traditions—from the Yule Cat’s mischievous antics to the surprising KFC craze in Japan.

 

The response was so fantastic that we’re back for round two!

 

This time, each cousin has handpicked another unique tradition from a different country to share, in hopes of adding some international flair to your own holiday celebrations.

 

Tune in as we dive into these festive customs, with a touch of humor and a lot of holiday spirit.

 

Who knows, you might just find a new tradition to adopt!

Audience Question:

 

Which international holiday tradition would you love to incorporate into your own festivities this year, and why?

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Holmes for the Holidays: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Happy September! Now that the Ber months are upon, the holiday games are afoot…

Join me today as I read Sherlock Holmes’ one and only Christmas story, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. I’ll also share some thoughts about Holmes and the story, give some podcast updates, and more!

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Family Matters “Have Yourself A Merry Winslow Christmas” (w/ Matt Eurich)

What’s up, dudes? It’s a “Family Matters” Christmas with Matt Eurich from the TGI Podcast !” Yes, the show focuses on Harriette Winslow, elevator operator and head of security for Larry and Balki’s newspaper, and her family. Of course, it came to be known for breakout character and über-nerd Steve Urkel!

In the season 2 episode Have Yourself A Merry Winslow Christmas, the Winslows are thrilled to learn the Urkels will be away for Christmas. Unfortunately, Steve ends up staying and annoying the Winslows, especially Laura, whom he fancies. When he accidentally breaks her grandmother’s ornament, she berates him and throws him out of the house.

Meanwhile, Rachel enlists Carl’s aid in finding Freddie Teddy for little Richie. He subsequently gets trampled Cabbage Patch Kids-style and is unable to find the doll for her. Afterward, Laura of course changes her mind, and reconciles with Steve, inviting him to spend Christmas with her family. On Christmas Day, Richie finds the Freddie Teddy that Santa delivered, and this “Family Matters” Christmas ends happily ever after.

Funky Franky? Not quite. Fuddy Duddy? That’s not it either. Freddy Teddy? Yep, under the tree. So grab your genuine canvas wallet, tape it to your heart, and Have Yourself A Merry Winslow Christmas!

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Hey Arnold!: Back to School

Welcome back! Season 5 has officially started here on TGI Podcast and we could not be more excited for what is coming up this season! We are kicking the year off right by covering Hey Arnold!

Matt discusses his overall history with the show, we get a special message from Matt Spaulding about his new book and we determine, as always, if this episode should be deemed a classic! Come give it a listen!

 

Links:

Santa in His Own Words by Matt Spaulding – Amazon

 

Advent Calendar House – Hey Arnold Christmas

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200th Episode

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I Wish Every Day Could Be Christmas, ‘Cause Nice Fairies Get Their Rewards! (The Fairly Oddparents – Season 1 – Episode 13 – Christmas Every Day)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Labor Day to all of our American Listeners! We hope you’re all having a great long weekend! And we hope you’re all basking in the excitement and happiness of *officially* being in the ‘Ber Months! It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year!

To kick off September, we are closing out Nicktoons’ month by covering the first Christmas episode of “The Fairly Oddparents“! For those watching along at home, that would be Episode 13 of Season 1 entitled “Christmas Every Day”! As you can tell from the title of the episode, the plot of this one deals with a common holiday trope we’ve covered countless time on the show. But do Timmy, Cosmo, and Wanda tackle it in such a way that makes it feel unique and fresh? And how does it compare to the episodes of the “Rugrats“, “Hey Arnold“, and “SpongeBob Squarepants” that the elves tackled over the past few weeks? You’ll just have to tune in to find out!

Trust us when we say that this is one fun and festive episode you want to be sure not to miss! So settle back with your pumpkin spice latte and enjoy! And get excited – because we’ve *officially* entered spooky season, so the next few weeks on the show will be spent delving into Halloween content! Stay tuned!

As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

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Horror For The Holidays Episode 51: Christmas Blood

This blood… it’s so Christmassy. Also, Jeff and Jay get Clothes for Christmas.

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Christmas Podding – Are we cramming in way more festive fun than Christmas Calendars can handle?

This week on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast, “Christmas Podding” we ask the question are we too busy in December and cramming in way more festive fun than we can actually handle?

There’s a new push to make the very grinch hashtag #tooearly a thing, we dissect why people just can’t handle when other peoples joy starts in November and not December.  plus

You’ll never guess which Christmas ICON has just announced a 20 city Christmas Concert tour , and yes it will be an EPIC  experience.

Join Liam and Ness as they talk all things Christmas, all year long on Christmas Podding.

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Episode 115 – Christmas Turkey

Hello you beautiful people.
For many years I’ve thought Scrooge’s gift to the Cratchitt family of a huge turkey was ridiculous. How on earth would they cook it in time for their Christmas dinner?
Well greater minds than mine have looked into it and thanks to their brains and research we look at it the feasibility of such a large turkey.
Here’s a link to the full article:
https://infinitequestpodcast.com/extras/f/how-big-was-the-prize-turkey-in-a-christmas-carol

Keeping on the subject of Turkey’s, this episode’s Christmas Not So Classic is Ho Ho Ho (Who’d be a Turkey at Christmas) by Sir Elton John.
It’s not that good, but you can check it out here:

Then, in Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob Baker looks at the word Jelly as used to describe Santa’s belly.

Then it’s The Quiz, I scored a respectable 8. Let me know how you got on.

After the joke Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy and he looks at the practice of Jeep Ducking.
Check out Bob’s podcast, Festive Foreign Fans, here:
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In Christmas All Over The World we look at the lovely Mexican tradition of Las Posadas, where a procession of people re-enact Joseph and Mary’s attempts to find lodgings.  It’s fun for all the family.

This episode’s recommendation comes from listener Timothy Lewis and it’s called Words Unravelled, a podcast that looks at everything to do with words.
Have a listen, I think you’ll enjoy it:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/words-unravelled-with-robwords-and-jess-zafarris/id1737751787

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Merry Christmas!

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Breaking-ish News: Dunkin Fall Menu Taste & Review…Cousin Leslie, Coffee & Donuts!

Welcome back, Christmas Cousins!

 

While Cousin Seth’s Christmas journey will, of course, continue but the allure of fall has captured our attention.

 

As Seth embarks on his second-ever seasonal celebration, the Cousins are diving deep into Dunkin’s new fall menu.

 

With fall drinks (and maybe some donuts) galore, Cousin Leslie joins the mix to weigh in on the flavors of the season.

 

But the fun won’t stop there! We will be doing a follow-up epsiode, our second annual showdown of epic proportions—Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks in the ultimate battle of the fall beverages…coming soon! Who will reign supreme in this caffeinated clash? Stay tuned in to find out!

Audience Question:

“Dunkin’ or Starbucks: Which fall drink do you think will come out on top this season? Share your favorite fall sips with us!”

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60. Wedding Bells and Labor Day Spells, Season Four Recap

In the 60th episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan spill the beans on their wedding “I dos,” their Olympic honeymoon highlights, and all the big changes in their lives.

Plus, they sleigh through the best moments of Season 4, just in time for Labor Day! And here’s the cherry on top—listen to this episode to find out how you can snag a free 12 Days Pod mug.

 

We’ve missed bringing holiday cheer to your ears, and we hope this episode leaves you feeling warm and cozy.

 

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Calypso Christmas with Charlie and the Tropicales

Our surf Christmas episode inadvertently laid the groundwork for this week’s, which focuses largely on Calypso Christmas music. New Orleans’ Charlie and the Tropicales released Presents for Everyone, an album of Calypso Christmas songs, in 2023.

This week I’m talking to trombone player and bandleader Charlie Halloran about the album, Calypso Christmas music, Mighty Sparrow, tiki bars, and being a working working musician in New Orleans. We talk briefly about an indispensable Calypso Christmas album, A Calypso Christmas, which includes classic tracks by Lord Kitchener, Lord Nelson, The Mighty Spoiler and more. You can find it in the digital marketplaces.

You can get Presents for Everyone on vinyl on Charlie and the Tropicales’ Bandcamp page, and you can also find a digital version of their new album, Jump Up, which we hear in today’s episode. We also talk about Mighty Sparrow Christmas music, which is available through the digital download stores.

I finish this episode with another New Orleans project, Haunted House Party and music from last year’s The Spirits of Christmas. The DJ-oriented beat tape for the holidays is also available in all formats including vinyl on the Haunted House Party Bandcamp page.

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Episode 119: 80’s Christmas Singles – Part 1

Welcome to episode 119 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about a selection of Christmas singles from the 1980s.

I hope you enjoyed this collection of songs from 1984. I was hoping to get a couple other 1984-themed episodes out this month, but between my daughters’ school and sports starting back, a severe lack of sleep, and a dozen other crises popping up throughout the month, I was lucky to get this episode out. As usual, I’ll be spending the next few weeks trying to get back on schedule. In the meantime, enjoy the covers and included artwork from this episode’s singles.

1. Tokyo Hot Club Band – A Thorn In Your Eyes

2. Miki Asakura – Hero & Heroine

3. The Checkers – Heartbroken By Julia

4. Momoko Kikuchi – Love Letter On The Snow

5. Yoko Oginome – December Memory

6. Ikue Sakakibara – Lover

7. Kunio Muramasu – X’mas Rock

8. Meiko Nakahara – Meiko’s Special Party Versions

9. Salon Music – Spending Silent Night

Join me next time for Yuzoh Kayama’s 1983 album, “White Christmas.” I’m hoping to have it out the first week of September. Then join me later in the month for a pair of great albums from the 90’s. Up first is Yasuko Agawa’s “Come In Christmas” from 1990. The join me on the 25th for the fantastic compilation, “Winter Gifts Pop” from 1997. They’re both great albums you’re sure to enjoy.

As always, any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. If have any suggestions, or if you’d like to recommend a song or album for a future episode, drop me a line and let me know.

Remember, I’ve added a button to my Ko-fi page. If you’d like to support me one cup of coffee at a time, a donation is only $3. I’ve also opened a Redbubble store. I only have a couple designs up, but keep an eye on it as I’ll be trying to add more. Half of any proceeds or donations received will be donated to support the people of Ukraine, while the rest will be used to purchase new Japanese Christmas music to review for future episodes. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And if you get a chance, leave me a review on iTunes. Thanks!

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17 weeks / 119 days until Christmas! (“Merry Christmas Baby” Song Battle)

It’s almost BERRRRRR time!

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Season 4 Preview (Sort Of): AI Reviews The Cousins and Their Totally Timely Rundown

Welcome back Christmas Cousins!

In classic Christmas Cousins fashion, Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad are doing things a little backward (as always) with their post-start season preview.

 

Sure, they might have already kicked off Season 4, but who says you can’t preview after the fact? Also, they review what AI is saying about the CCP…turns out, even computers love Cousin Seth!

 

Join them as they break down all the festive fun, fall frolics, and pumpkin-packed plans you can look forward to this season.

 

From Trader Joe’s tastings to fall activities that Seth has to tackle, and even a pumpkin beer showdown, this season is shaping up to be a merry mix of seasonal delights.

 

Oh, and don’t worry—we’re diving into the ultimate fall debate: Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks.

 

By the way, Cousin Seth gives an update on his quest to have 18 PSLs by Halloween!

 

Ready to go Falls deep? So are we!

Audience Question:

“What fall activity are you most excited for this season: a pumpkin beer tasting, a cozy Trader Joe’s haul, or a spirited Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks showdown? Let us know!”

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