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Who is Grandfather Frost? Let’s Explore Russian Santa Claus!

In this episode we kick off the Christmas season (the -ber months) first with a new feature! I’m giving a Christmas movie recommendation, a TV episode/special recommendation and a Christmas book recommendation at the start of each episode, please commend and email us with how you think the recommendation went! Next, we take a look into the Russian Santa Claus: Ded Moroz, also known as Grandfather Frost. With a deep history going back well before Saint Nicholas and many Western Christmas figures, this magical man has a fascinating history and a great story as well. We also talk about some related Eastern European characters and finish with part 3 of the story of Santa Claus and how he knows so many languages, how did he learn them and why?

Links:
Veliky Ustyug (Ded Moroz’s home)
Troika (three horse sleigh)
Snegurochka (the Snow Maiden)
Bozic Bata (Christmas Brother from Serbia)

Special thanks to:
The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook – CC by 3.0
Santa Claw11010s is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz – CC by 3.0
holiday by Dee Yan-Key – CC by 3.0

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Halloween Episode 2021 pt2 – A Nightmare on Elm Street (w/ Matt McGrath)

What’s up, dudes? Matt McGrath from the Nostaljunk podcast joins me to talk all things Freddy Krueger and “A Nightmare on Elm Street”! Yep, we get into blood geysers, spinning rooms, tongue work, and crazy long arms. Young Johnny Depp? Check. Melodramatic alcoholic mother? Check. Awesomeness? Double check! So grab your caffeine and hypnocil, go to a friend’s house, and stay awake for this rad horror episode!

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”Another Christmas Story” – Chapter Thirty-Seven – Fairytale of New York – As Read By Kim Cooper Of ”Planning For Christmas” And Thom Crowe

Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the thirty-eighth official installment of “Another Christmas Story”!

Due to some unforeseen scheduling confusion last week, this week’s installment of our tale, Chapter Thirty-Seven, entitled, “Fairytale of New York”, will be read to you by Kim Cooper of “Planning For Christmas” and “Tis the Podcast’s” very own Thom Crowe! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes as possible!

Coming up on the show this upcoming Monday, October 18th, we will be continuing our journey through Spooky Month by covering the beloved, 1985 cartoon, “Garfield’s Halloween Adventure”! And dropping in your feeds on Monday, October 25th, will an episode we’re recording on Wednesday, October 13th, in which we will be joined by Jay Skipworth of “Film Strip Podcast” to talk about the iconic, 1978 horror film, “Halloween“! Meanwhile, on Thursday, October 21st, you’ll get to hear Chapter Thirty-Eight of “Another Christmas Story” entitled “Please Come Home For Christmas”, which will be brought to life for you by the amazing duo, Jackie and Danielle, of “No More Late Fees“! So, keep your eyes on your podcast feeds because there’s lots of great stuff coming up!

Enjoy, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

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Title: ”Another Christmas Story” – Chapter Thirty-Seven – Fairytale of New York – As Read By Kim Cooper Of ”Planning For Christmas” And Thom Crowe

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Minute 79 – Santa’s Lost Scene

Kids are loving the Puce Pops, using their temporary floating abilities to shoot hoops and steal treats.  The Pops are such a hit they become a worldwide sensation as a montage of newspaper headlines tell us.  The next day, BZ holds a press conference where Patch takes questions from reporters.  It’s a packed minute with LOTS of details and we talk about it all!  Plus: The details of an amazing lost Santa scene!!   Join us as we discuss Minute 79 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).

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And I Love Hallmark Christmas Movies

Brandon “Bran” Gray of Deck The Hallmark Podcast joins Todd to discuss the origins of Deck The Hallmark, Bramble Jam Podcast Network, and his love for Christmas. Also Bran tells the story behind his new book “I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies.

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Christmas of the 20th Century – Part 3

Christmas of the 20th Century takes a very progressive turn in Part 3 of this series, this one covering the 1920s.

It was a time of technological explosion and it touched nearly every part of Christmas. American homes were increasingly converted to electric service, making the use of washing machines, dishwashers, lights, and every imaginable appliance now a fact of modern living.

There were many devices that affected Christmas: the radio, the phonograph and the light bulb. All of these had a huge impact on Christmas.

In this episode we explore how Christmas changed with these innovations – and how Christmas played a part in bringing each to market.

Music was the biggest benefactor in bringing the industry of sound recording together with radio broadcasting. For the first time, diverse types of Christmas music were heard all over the country. And the country rose up to embrace it.

This episode features a wide variety of recorded music from this era known as the Roaring 20s.

There were other innovations that impacted thing – even non-electric stuff such as cameras and telephones. These items and how they were marketed, especially at Christmas, would go on to influence Christmas for generations.

Underlying all this innovation was a progressive time especially for women. This is another topic of exploration that, again, would influence Christmas more in the decades ahead.

This is a fun and expansive episode. In fact, we could – and probably will – get another couple of episodes out of this glorious time in Christmas history.

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”Another Christmas Story” – Chapter Thirty-Six – Happy Xmas (War Is Over) – As Read By Matt Spaulding Of ”2 Broke Geeks”, ”The F.B.I.‘s Most Unwanted”, and ”Green Mountain Santa”

Happy Tuesday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the thirty-seventh official installment of “Another Christmas Story”!

Due to some unforeseen scheduling confusion last week, this episode is a few days late – so apologies for that! In addition, this installment will not be read by our very own Thom Crowe. Instead, it will be read by Matt Spaulding of “2 Broke Geeks“, “The F.B.I.’s Most Unwanted“, and “Green Mountain Santa“, who brings to life this installment of our tale: Chapter Thirty-Six, entitled, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”! We hope you like it! If you do, make sure to share this episode and our website, upon which the text of this installment is posted, to get it in front of as many ears and eyes as possible!

Coming up on the show this upcoming Monday, October 18th, we will be continuing our journey through Spooky Month by covering the beloved, 1985 cartoon, “Garfield’s Halloween Adventure”! And dropping in your feeds on Monday, October 25th, will an episode we’re recording on Wednesday, October 13th, in which we will be joined by Ron Hogan (a.k.a. PresidentHotdog) and Jay Skipworth of “Film Strip Podcast” to talk about the iconic, 1978 horror film, “Halloween“! Meanwhile, this upcoming Thursday, October 14th (which just so happens to be the birthday of Anthony’s mom, so Happy Birthday to her!), you’ll get to hear Chapter Thirty-Seven of “Another Christmas Story” entitled “Fairytale of New York”, which – due to some confusion with the schedule – will be brought to life for you by both Kim Cooper of “Planning for Christmas” and our very own Thom Crowe! So, keep your eyes on your podcast feeds because there’s lots of great stuff coming up!

Enjoy, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

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2. Family Matters: Dog Day Halloween

Welcome back to the TGI Podcast! We are now into the second week of October, meaning we are that much closer to Halloween! Halloween is once again the focus of this week’s episode as we cover Family Matters for the second time on the podcast. In this episode titled “Dog Day Halloween” we some great costumes, some funny sight gags and a discussion on egging a cop car 🚨

The episode is packed with a lot of nineties nostalgia and some great Halloween looks, but will it past the Michelle Tanner test and get a “You got it dude!” or a “No way, Jose!” this week? Be sure to listen in and let us know what you think!

You can find us on Facebook and Instagram by searching TGI Podcast or you can find Matt on Twitter @MattEurich. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple podcasts and we will send you a free sticker!

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Episode 121: Maniac Cop 2

The days are getting shorter… A chill is in the air… The smell of candy corn lingers… That can only mean one thing: It’s time for HOME FOR THE HORRORDAYS!

For this year’s spookytimes, we’re spotlighting a pair of holiday horror sequels. On this episode, our pal Stuart joins us to bear witness to the wanton police brutality of Maniac Cop 2! They thought they killed the zombie cop the first time around, but now he’s back and he’s making some new friends…

Obviously, the idea of a maniac cop hits differently than it did in 1990. But that doesn’t mean the film isn’t without its pleasures. For one thing, there are some truly spectacular car chases and shootouts. Action hounds will be right at home here…

Questions/Comments? Email us at XmasCreeps@gmail.comTweet us @ChristmasCreepsVisit us on the web at ChristmasCreeps.com! Join us on our Discord channel!

Intro/Outro: Happy Christmas, You Guys! (Simon Panrucker) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

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Ep 90 – Batman ‘89 and Batman Returns (w/ Thom, Anthony, Manny, Joe, CJ, and CM Chuck)

What’s up, dudes? I am vengeance. I am the night. I. Am. Batman! I’ve got a whole Bat Family of Totally Rad Christmas All-Stars! Thom and Anthony from ‘Tis the Podcast, Manny from Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad, Joe from Now Watch This, CJ from Christmas Conversations, and CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night join me to go deep into the Batman ‘89 franchise, including the Christmasy “Batman Returns”, and talk it’s atmospheric and tonal connection to comic classics “The Killing Joke” and “The Dark Knight Returns.” It’s a long one, so buckle up in your Batmobile, grab your favorite umbrella, and check it out!

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What‘s Your Favorite Scary Movie? (Scream)

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day and, to our Canadian friends and family, Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

Join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they continue their journey through Spooky Season by traveling back in time to the fictional town of Woodsboro, California – 1996 – to cover the satirical-horror film, “Scream“! While this is one of Anthony’s favorite movies of all time, Thom hasn’t seen it since it came out and Julia has never seen it in full despite it being such a cultural zeitgeist! What do our two Oklahomans think of it? Does it stand the test of time or is it outdated? And did the film set out to fulfill its mission of not only deconstructing the most iconic scary movies that everybody knows, but also becoming one of the greats itself? Tune in to find out the answers to all of these questions and much, much more in this fun episode full of well-researched (for once!) trivia and a wide-ranging discussion!

Also in this episode, the elves read listener feedback regarding the following questions:

  • 1. Who would you cast in a “Sesame Street” version of “A Christmas Carol“?
  • 2. What is the worst Christmas gift you’ve ever received?
  • 3. What are the “rules” to survive an episode of “Tis the Podcast“?

So, settle in with your favorite Autumn-flavored drink, open those windows to let in that Fall breeze, and enjoy! This is one spooky episode you want to be sure not to miss!

And if you want even more “Tis the Podcast“, check your podcast feeds this upcoming Tuesday (tomorrow!) to hear Chapter Thirty-Six of “Another Christmas Story” entitled “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”, which Matt Spaulding of “2 Broke Geeks“, “The F.B.I.’s Most Unwanted“, and “Green Mountain Santa” will be reading to you! The delay comes after a bit of confusion in which both our very own Thom and Kim Cooper, of “Planning for Christmas” both ended up reading Chapter Thirty-Seven, so Chapter Thirty-Six wasn’t ready to release next week as it wasn’t recorded! Never fear though, in addition to Chapter Thirty-Six dropping tomorrow, check your feeds this upcoming Thursday to hear a mash-up of both Thom and Kim reading Chapter Thirty-Seven of our tale, entitled, “Fairytale of New York”! Enjoy, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

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Episode 30 – Columbia All Stars “Christmas Young Party”

Welcome to episode 30 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this special Ko-fi patron-sponsored episode, I talk about the 1965 album, “Christmas Young Party,” by Columbia All Stars.

As I state in the episode, this is an album I searched for for quite a long time. It definitely didn’t disappoint. I’ve actually had it for several months, and I even shared the cover on Instagram back in April. I was going to feature a children’s album I actually received in my latest shipment, but I decided to go with Columbia All Stars instead. It’s a much better album, and it better reflects how much I appreciate the support. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate any feedback I receive.

As promised, here’s the video for Karou Chiga’s “Midnight Guitar.”

Also, don’t forget to check out Christmas on Vinyl, both on Instagram and Mixcloud.

Thanks for listening, and I hope “Christmas Young Party” brought you a little yuletide cheer. In my neck of the woods, it looks like it will finally start feeling like fall later this week. That always gets me in the mood for more Christmas music. I’ll be working on my next episode throughout the week, and picking up Norah Jones’s “I Dream of Christmas” this Friday. Between that and the albums I didn’t get to listen to enough last year, I should have plenty of Christmas music to listen to when I’m not listening to Christmas music for the podcast. Speaking of which, be sure to tune back in on the 25th when I discuss Ohashi Trio’s 2013 album, “Magic.” It’s one of the best and most original Christmas albums from the 2010’s, so you don’t want to miss it.

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. Any proceeds or donations received will be put towards purchasing 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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Episode 30 – Columbia All Stars “Christmas Young Party”

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Rock By The Sea Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Tod Elmore and Steve Everett from Rock By The Sea about this week’s release of their twelfth  Christmas music compilation, as well as their upcoming events, charities they work with and how you can help!

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Christmas Podding -How to Hijack Christmas and make it ALL ABOUT YOU

This week we unpack whether a Christmas Proposal is as romantic as they make it look in the movies, or is it really a sure-fire way to Hijack the entire season. Selfish or Simply Magical?

Liam’s been asked to take part in an iconic Christmas City Wide Tradition that is an unbelievable accolade,

And be a part of our Christmas Podding Christmas Book Giveaway. We are partnering with Kensington Publishers and we want you to Cosy up with a Christmas Mystery on us.

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Season’s Eatings Side Dish – Macaroni and Cheese

There are few dishes as universally loved as this dish. And for some, the holidays wouldn’t be the same with a large casserole almost overflowing with a combination of noodles, milk, and cheese. The warm and gooey pasta dish serves as a savory side, a stunning main and is widely enjoyed by even the pickiest of young eaters. While it has established itself as an American classic, its surprisingly lengthy history pre-dates the country and is as diverse as the many ways one can cook it. We exploring the history and origins of macaroni and cheese.

Soul Food: The Surprising History of American Cuisine

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SBMX: Xmas Destinations: Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

We continue our Christmas destinations series, by taking you to California, to talk with Jessica Roame about the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.  This December 15th through the 19th, watch beautifully decorated canoes, kayaks, boats and yachts light up the coast line when they sail along the harbor for the 113th year.

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Episode 40 – Bonfires on the Levee

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DO IT NOW!

It’s another episode of the TCP and we have loads of crap for your lovely ears.

First off it’s our Top Ten Christmas Movies Lists.  We’ve had a team of scientists develop a formula to calculate the best list in Jack’s opinion.  This episode we have lists from Anthony Caruso and Mike Westfall.  Where will their lists chart?

Then it’s time for the Yule Log.  If you love Nick Offerman from Parks and Recreation then you might not mind this version.  It’s Nick sitting by a fire drinking whisky for 45 minutes straight.

We have the return of Santa Claus is NOT Coming to Town and this one was sent in by Paul Hudebine.  He can pinpoint to the exact day he found out the truth about Santa.  Not only that, it’s also the day his mum told him wrestling is fake.

Frank the Tank has sent us another Curious Christmas Custom, this time it’s Bonfires on the Levee.  Hundreds of bonfires are lit along the Mississippi on Christmas Eve to guide the way for Papa Noel.

We have another great song from Rich Chambers;  It’s Christmastime (All Over The World).  He also shares a great story of the time he actually saw Rudolph and the other reindeer flying over his house.
Have a listen:
https://richchambers.com/santa-s-rockin-band

Then it’s another Muppet Christmas Special.  This time we look at The Bells of Fraggle Rock and it’s absolutely delightful.  Have a watch here:

This episode’s recommendation is The Cabinet of Dr Calighoulie from friend of the show Tony Dixon.  If you’re a fan of Halloween, you’ll love it.
Have a listen here:
https://anchor.fm/drcalighoulie

You know we love ya.

Merry Christmas

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Title: Episode 40 – Bonfires on the Levee
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Halloween Episode 2021 pt 1 – The Halloween That Almost Wasn’t (w/ Anthony Caruso)

What’s up, dudes? It’s the spooky time of year again, where we embrace all things creepy and crawly! Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast joins me to talk about this 1979 gem about the night Dracula saved the world! Not quite what happens, but you gotta love rebranding! Will Looney Tunes slapstick comedy save this bananas special? Perhaps. Will Dracula turn into a teeny, tiny bat? Definitely! So hop on your favorite broom and fly over the moon while you dig this episode!

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