As the credits continue to roll, we talk about a recent sighting of the Super Dooper Looper, Jon’s film theory that links multiple Santa movies together, the movie that sunk the Salkinds, and revisit the cast as their names appear on-screen.
Join us as we discuss Minute 105 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Anthony and Ryan from the Movin’ Right Along podcast (from ToughPigs.com). They talk about “The Muppet Christmas Carol” which turns 30 this year! They talk about the music, and the song from Martina McBride that should have been a hit. They also talk about what the Movin’ Right Along podcast has learned by talking about this movie two minutes at a time. They also talk about Michael Caine, who was the perfect Ebeneezer Scrooge for this film. And they touch on Emmett Otter and some other Muppet Christmas projects.
Tough Pigs website: https://toughpigs.com
Movin’ Right Along podcast: https://toughpigs.com/category/podcasts/
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Scott and Duane discuss Andy Williams’ beloved song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” from 1963.
Notable versions we played:Andy Williams
Andy Wiliams and Kathy Triccoli
Johnny Mathis
Harry Connick, Jr.
Barry Manillow
Kylie Minogue
Idina Menzel
Cliff RichardGenre versions of the song we played:
Celtic Thunder (Celtic)
Brian Setzer Orchestra (Big Band)
Pentatonix (Acapella)
Brett Eldridge (Country)
Ainsworth Rose (Reggae)
Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh (Punk)
Classless Act (Rock)
First to Eleven (Hard Rock)
Beegie Adair (Jazz)
Silly versions of the song we played:
Nasal Recorder (Nose Flute)
MDRN (Dubstep Remix)
Raxlen Slice (Chiptune)
Adam LeFebvre (Barbershop Quartet)
Gonzo and Rizzo from 2006 A Green and Red Christmas (Muppets)
Here’s the Staples “Back to School” commercial referenced in the episode.
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Happy Thanksgiving Week! Since Thanksgiving is coming, I know a lot of us are thinking about one thing: food. So on today’s episode, I’ll be talking to Author Jessica Thompson about her culinary cozy mystery series, A Caterer’s Guide to Crime. Book 2 in the series is set at Christmas and is on sale now. Jessica and I talk about her books, and discuss our favorite Christmas music, treats, books, memories and traditions, and a whole lot more. Make sure you have some snacks handy, because this episode will make you hungry!
Annoucement: My 100th episode is coming up sometime in December, and I want you to be a part of it! I want to do a Q&A section in that episode so if you have any questions you’d like to ask me send them in by email or reach out on social media. Also be sure to send me a favorite tradition or Christmas memory you have. Or if you just want to say hi or congrats – it can be text or you can record something and send it my way: cozychristmaspodcast at gmail dot com!
Happy Thanksgiving Week! To close out this latest holiday we are back covering The King of Queens and ‘Supermarket Story’ from the first season of the show!
In this episode. Matt reflects back on what it was like to work at a grocery store for over 10 years and how that skewed his view of his particular episode. He criticizes Carrie’s decision to buy a frozen turkey the day before Thanksgiving, laughs at the great storyline of “the guy” and, as always, determines whether or not this should be deemed a holiday classic!
We hope you have a great Thanksgiving spent with family and friends and come back for our Christmas episodes that will fill up the month of December!
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What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Christmas Clatter host Todd Killian here to discuss “Newhart” episode ‘Thanksgiving for the Memories!’ When some electrical work needs to be done at the inn, Dick and company go to the rich Vanderkellens for Thanksgiving, until a fight sends them to Larry, Daryl, and Daryl. Ludicrously rich relatives? Check. Groundhog stuffing? Yup. Carving knives that make Excalibur look like a butter knife? Definitely! So grab your clubs and play some indoor gold to this episode!
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Yes, we return to our traditional favorite songs each year. But there’s nothing like discovering a new favorite! If you believe that too, then you’re in for a treat! Here are seven Christmas songs from independent musicians to make your days a little merrier and brighter sounding.
Jingle Bells is arguably the most well-known Christmas song of all time. From school holiday concerts to Christmas caroling, this song is a part of everyone’s holiday season soundtrack. In this episode, Eric and Danny shine a light on some of the most entertaining, fun, and unique versions of Jingle Bells ever recorded.
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This episode is sponsored by Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas, featuring all-new original holiday movie premieres every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8/7c.
Happy Thanksgiving week, Christmas fanatics! We can’t believe November is always over! Now is the time of year we wish time would slow down a bit! Nevertheless, we are in the midst of the holiday season and we couldn’t be happier about that!
This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are joined by Jay Skipworth, of “Film Strip Podcast“, and April Ryley to discuss the highly anticipated legacy sequel to the universally beloved classic, “A Christmas Story” – HBO Max’s, “A Christmas Story Christmas“!
Is Ralphie Parker’s long awaited journey home worth it to fans of the original, Anthony, April, and Jay? Can adult Ralphie throw a more entertaining Christmas for his family than his father did in the eyes of Julia and Thom, who loathe the original film? And is this movie able to stand on its own while serving as a fitting tribute to Darren McGavin and his iconic “Old Man” character and while managing to avoid the pitfalls that entrap so many legacy sequels? All of this, and much more, is debated and answered by your hosts in this entertaining episode full of holiday cheer!
Also discussed this episode: Mastodon; Thanksgiving plans; what we’re all thankful for this year; Star vs. Angel tree toppers; and much, much more!
So, settle in with your favorite holiday beverage and enjoy this extraordinarily fun episode! And keep your eyes out, because this upcoming Thursday – Thanksgiving day itself! – you will find a full-length bonus episode waiting in your main feeds as a gift from us, to you, to express just how thankful we are for your love and support each and every day!
Listen to this episode of Tis the Podcast
Author: Tis the Podcast
Title: Ralphie, Promise Me We’re Gonna Make This A Wonderful Christmas. That Would Make Your Father So Happy. (A Christmas Story Christmas)
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Australian entertainer Rhonda Burchmore and big band leader Jack Earle about their latest collaboration – “A Red Hot Swingin’ Christmas”! They talk about some of the songs they chose to record, including a song Dean Martin recorded almost seventy years ago that almost no one has covered since! Plus, they also recorded a big band version of Slade’s “Merry Xmas Everybody”! Rhonda and Jack also talk about the tour they’re currently on, their next projects and plans, and the possibility of “A Red Hot Swining’ Christmas 2”!
Rhonda’s website: http://rhondaburchmore.com
Jack’s website: https://www.jackearle.com
Get a signed copy of “A Red Hot Swingin’ Christmas”: http://rhondaburchmore.com/store/redhotxmas
Stream the new album: https://snd.click/RB-SwinginXmas
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On this episode of Christmas Podding we reveal Australia’s ALL TIME Favourite Christmas song list, and even we were surprised at what came in at number 1.
We find out how buying the right gift can help create a lifetime of beautiful memories for those who receive it plus
if you’re faced with spending Christmas alone this year, why it may not be the worst thing to ever happen, our top suggestions on what you should definitely do when you spend Christmas day by yourself.
Coming up this week with Liam and Ness on Australia’s ONLY Christmas podcast, Christmas Podding.
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On the Eleventh episode of Closer to Christmas, I discuss the Funko Games card game, A Major Card Game. This A Christmas Story themed card game is a fun little game to play to celebrate the release of the new Christmas Story movie that just came out. If you are a fan of the Classic film, then you should check this game out. Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon
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It’s episode 69.
That’s right 69, and you know what, I’m so mature I don’t even mention it once.
It’s true, just listen and you’ll see.
The show starts with Bob Baker and Do You Hear What I Hear. This week it’s Naff.
Then Paula Horwood shares the harrowing tale of how her supply teacher told the whole class who really delivers the presents on Christmas Eve,
Paula is the creator of Baubicles and you can learn a bit more here:
https://baubicles.co.uk/
Next up we have the quiz and it’s out with the old and in with the new. I’ve run out of questions from the original quiz so I’ve bought a book.
If you fancy being a Christmas Quizmaster you can have the old quiz, just email me and your name will go into the hat.
Then our US correspondent Scott Newman is on the show to tell us if he recognises some classic British Christmas songs.
The songs are:
Walking In The Air
2000 Miles by the Pretenders
Step Into Christmas by Sir Elton John
Keeping The Dream Alive by Freiheit
Saviour’s Day by Cliff Richard
Check out Scott’s podcasts here:
https://www.christmasmorningpodcast.com/
Then I plug my merch. Do you want a T-shirt that let’s people know you love Christmas?
Well if you do all the proceeds go to charity.
Check out the T-shirts here:
http://tee.pub/lic/Fd5fQwF4tsY
Also I have a book.
Thursday Night’s Alright by Jack Andrews
I wrote it nearly 20 years ago. It’s very rude and there’s lots of bad language, but on the plus side it is very funny.
If you have Kindle Unlimited you can read it for free, or buy the ebook version on Amazon for $3.
(There’s no cover picture on Amazon at the moment, but it does have a cover, it just hasn’t processed yet, although when you read this, it might have a cover).
Then it’s What The Dickens and we discuss a couple of very interesting bits about Candles in A Christmas Carol
Next up Bob Baker is back with Wonderful Christmastime and we have more Christmas traditions that you can get involved in.
Then it’s part 2 of Between The Lights by E F Benson as read by Tony Dixon.
Check out Tony’s podcast here:
This week’s recommendation is the fantastic book Thursday Night’s Alright by Jack Andrews. A crude but hilarious novel that your mum might find offensive, but you’ll love.
Here’s a link:
If you want to get in touch, what are you waiting for…
Email:
totalchristmas@gmail.com
website:
www.totalchristmaspodcast.com
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Christmas Past is a term that conjures up a lot of images in the mind. In those two words we are instantly reminded of things that are precious to us.
The power of Christmas past is evident in nearly all that we do to celebrate the season. Our music is filled with the golden oldies of Christmas, our decorating yields to even ancient practices of yore, and our foods are traditionally festive and have been so since before we were born.
We love to celebrate in ways that are old, to remember of how Christmas used to be, and to honor the things, places and people of the past. Christmas is, if anything, honored by time and cherished for what it has always been.
Nobody knows that better than Brian Earl, host of the Christmas Past Podcast and author of a new book titled – what else? – Christmas Past.
I’ve been wanting to talk with Brian for a long time. If anyone understands my interest and even slightly obsessive history with Christmas past, it’s Brian Earl. As he says – he’s not a historian, he is a storyteller.
And there are a lot of stories to tell about Christmas of the past.
In this far ranging episode of our own podcast Brian takes us on his Christmas journey. It is a journey that not only started in his childhood but also a journey that deliciously never ends.
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Hey everybody! Today we’re traveling to Germany to discuss the history of Christmas there, and the super interesting character named der Weihnachtsmann! You’ll learn all about the different traditions that have been around for hundreds of years and how they have evolved and influenced how the Yuletide time is celebrated today. As promised here’s some notes from this episode – Knecht Ruprecht (aka Krampus) and Odin (Hruod Percht / Rhumreicher Percht).
Thomas Nast image of Santa from 1880s (woo boy was I off on this, I mistakenly said the 1820s) link
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