Christmas Countdown Show 2022
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Bonus Episode #308 – Top Ways to Get Into the Holiday Spirit | Part 2

In this very merry BONUS episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ each share 5 additional ways to get your heart and mind into the holiday spirit. The guys chat about why they picked each thing, then share a story about each of their picks, from 10 down to 6.

Plus, the guys pull back the curtain, and share more about what’s been going on lately in their respective lives.

Do you want to have access to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠even more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ massively merry exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bonus episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ just like this one, be a part of a private group of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christmas obsessed peeps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ just like YOU, and chat directly with Eric and Danny? It’s super simple! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join our Patreon Family!

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Backstory — Wishbooks

Colorful, glossy, enticing. For generations of children, the annual department store Christmas catalog was a field guide, a treasure map, and the fuel for hearts desires and letters to Santa. And then, one day, they were gone.

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56. Hanukkah on Rye: Happy Challah-Days

In the fifty-sixth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss deli meat jump scares, all things Hallmark, and the parallels between Winnipeg and New York.

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Shakin’ Stevens “Merry Christmas, Everyone” (w/ Adam Parker Sibun)

What’s up, dudes? It’s one of the greatest Christmas songs ever written and recorded, but most of us Americans have never heard of it! Adam Parker Sibun from Merry Britsmas is here with me to talk all about the Shakin’ Stevens classic “Merry Christmas, Everyone!”

In the summer of 1984, composer Bob Heatlie wrote and recorded his demo for the song in sweltering heat. The song was written specifically for Shakin’ Stevens whom Heatlie had worked with before. Heatlie told the Guardian that: “I wrote the song in summer, during a heatwave. It was so hot I was wearing shorts, dripping in sweat, standing there recording with jingling bells, thinking, ‘This is crazy!'”

In order to avoid competition for the coveted Christmas No. 1 position from Wham’s “Last Christmas” and Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas,” the decision was made to release the song in ’85, despite being completely recorded and produced the prior year. The gamble paid off, and the song reached #1.

The music video features a young girl catching a flight to Santaworld, where she meets Shakin’ Stevens in a now-famous red and black Christmas sweater. She’s also greeted in Lapland by a barbarous Santa, a shack-ful of kids breaking child labor laws, and a snowman. Merry Christmas, everyone indeed!

Early rock ‘n roll/rockabilly arrangement? Yep. Upbeat tempo? Of course! A very murderous looking Santa Claus? Why, indubitably! So grab your favorite Christmas sweater, have a party tonight, and share a kiss under the mistletoe to this episode!

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December 8th, 2023

Today is December 8th, 2023, so there is only 17 days left until Christmas! Today Adam from The Merry Britsmas Podcast counts down with us. Make sure to visit his podcast page at https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/ Happy Holidays!

If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@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. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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David Lanz on Christmas music, new singles and more!

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to New Age instrumentalist David Lanz about his new Christmas singles (both with Kristin Amarie and his new solo piano release)! They also talk about David’s previous single with Kristin and the plans for new albums next year (including a Christmas album)!

David Lanz’s website: https://davidlanz.com

David Lanz’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDavidLanz

Kristin Amarie’s website: https://kristinamarie.eu

Kristin Amarie’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KristinAmarieMusic

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18 Days Until Christmas! (“Deck the Halls” Song Battle)

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Weekend Preview: Hallmark, Seth’s Tree & his 1st time seeing ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’!

Welcome back Christmas Cousins and get ready for a festive frolic as Cousins Seth and Chad dive into the penultimate week of the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas!

 

This week, our jolly freshman, Cousin Seth, is making grand plans. Brace yourselves, because he’s about to experience the magic of “It’s a Wonderful Life” FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME!!!

 

But that’s not all—Seth’s holiday extravaganza continues with a tree-trekking adventure. Will he find the perfect tree, or will the trees find the perfect Seth?

 

And, hold onto your jingle bells, there’s even talk of a rendezvous with the man in red himself—Santa Claus! 🎅🎁

 

Join the Christmas Cousins as they spill the cocoa on Seth’s weekend escapades, share their movie picks, and offer some yuletide wisdom.

 

It’s a preview episode sprinkled with laughter, a dash of holiday cheer, and a pinch of Cousinly mischief. Tune in and let the merriment commence! 🎉🔔

 

And please take a moment to give us a rating and review if youre on Apple podcasts or a follow on Spotify or elsegwere, it really helps others find the show (and boosts our spirits too!)

 

Also, please reach out with your thoughts and feedback:

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Top 5 Ways to Get Into the Holiday Spirit | Guest: Paul Campbell

In this gigantically jolly episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ each share 5 ways to get your heart and mind into the holiday spirit. The guys chat about why they picked each activity, then share a story about each of their picks, from 5 down to 1.

The guys also welcome in Hallmark Channel star, Paul Campbell who gets in on the countdown fun!

Plus, the guys chat about the latest Christmas news, open some fan mail, and share what’s been going on lately in their respective lives.

Do you want to have access to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠even more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ massively merry exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bonus episodes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ just like this one, be a part of a private group of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christmas obsessed peeps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ just like YOU, and chat directly with Eric and Danny? It’s super simple! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join our Patreon Family!

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Check out our merch shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Patreon supporters get 20% off all purchases, so ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a fantastically festive discount code.

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From Nicholas to Christmas: a heartwarming story of kindness – an interview with author Kyle Poehls

My guest today is Kyle Poehls. He is a Marine Corps veteran whose life took a dramatic turn after surviving two comas during his military service. Born in 1985, he found his passion for writing in the final years of his service, and despite facing numerous seizures and another coma just before his planned exit, he persevered. In March of 2017, he began crafting “From Nicholas to Christmas”, a tale about the early life of Santa Claus. Today, with a reinvigorated outlook on life, he embodies the belief that every day should be lived as if it were the last.

In today’s episode Kyle walks us through his journey, and how his severe health scares inspired him to take a chance and get his book out into the world. It’s a powerful story that you won’t want to miss! We also talk about our favorite movies, music and more. It’s a conversation that ranges from children’s stories to Die Hard (Yes we think it’s a Christmas movie, NO, we are not going to rehash all the arguments) to Home Alone 2 and the best character in that movie (New York City).

My past couple of guests have both served in the military. After my conversation with Kyle, I reflect a few moments on the Pearl Harbor anniverary, the fear of war, and the necessity to treat each other with kindness and human dignity.

Find Kyle online: https://www.kylepoehls.com/

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The List: Best Christmas Movie/Special Side Characters

Welcome in to a new episode of The List! This week we decided to talk those characters off to the side who still have a major impact on your favorite movies and specials! So come give it a listen!

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December 7th, 2023

Today is December 7th, 2023, so there is only 18 days left until Christmas! Today Chris from The Christmastime in the City podcast counts down with us. Make sure to visit his podcast page at https://linktr.ee/CTITC Happy Holidays!

 

 

If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr⁠⁠⁠ You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@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. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas⁠⁠

 

 

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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19 Days Until Christmas! (“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Song Battle)

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Christmas in the English Countryside and a first ever trip to Target? What an epsiode!!!

No poinsettias? Christmas Cookies not that big of a deal? 1st ever Trip to Target? We cover a lot of fascinating ground in our latest episode where the Christmas Cousins are joined by the ever-entertaining and informative Craig, aka @thechristmasguy365 live from the countryside in Shropshire, England!

 

In this festive episode, Craig shares his whirlwind adventure across the pond to the United States right at the kickoff of the holiday season.

 

From his family’s first ever trip to Target, to seeing oversized yet dazzling decorations to American holiday traditions, join the cousins and Craig as they explore how the holiday spirit spreads its magic in the English countryside.

 

Discover the day-to-day delights, the unique experiences, and, of course, the surprises that only a Christmas enthusiast like Craig could uncover. And as the cousins delve into Craig’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day traditions, get ready for a merry blend of laughter, cultural comparisons, and heartwarming stories that will make your season even brighter.

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A Mouse, A Mystery, and Me

🎄 It’s 1987, and someone stole Santa Claus in the middle of his hot dog break.

Join us as we follow a renowned novelist who may or may not be a teenager and her animated mouse writing partner on a quest find out who kidnapped a department store Santa, while we solve the mystery of how anyone remembers this Christmas special that only aired once.

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🎙 Guests:

Lindy Kempe (Bluesky).

Emily Rowley (Threads).

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💬 Topics & Tangents:

1. Dick Van Patten’s shout-out in “Wayne’s World” and cameo in “Robin Hood: Men In Tights.”

2. Darcy Marta (Jill) on Totally Rad Christmas.

3. Gene Kelly and Jerry Mouse dancing in “Anchors Aweigh.”

4. Jill’s Miami Mice poster — no relation to the “Sesame Street” parody of the same name.

5. Donald O’Connor (Alex) in “Singin’ in the Rain.”

6. Helen Hughes (whoever the woman who answers Jill’s door is supposed to be) in “Billy Madison.”

7. Today’s TV Trope: 555.

8. Francis Dambeger’s (Jerry) 1991 film “Solitaire,” and its solitaire review on IMDb.

9. The realistic looking toy gun predates the same federal law that forced Nintendo to recolor its Zapper orange.

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📼 Commercial Break:

7up Christmas Commercial, 1986–1987.

Wild Puffalumps Commercial, 1987.

The Magic of the Season, covering holiday nostalgia, family, kids, decor, music, and so much more.

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“A Mouse, A Mystery, and Me” © 1987 Ruby-Spears Productions.

Theme song by Bronwen’s Ghost.
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Backstory — Stollen

Stollen is a Christmas staple in German homes. This cake/bread hybrid is packed with flavor and shaped to resemble a swaddled baby. Food writer Luisa Weiss joins Christmas Past to explain stollen’s special connection to German Christmas and German baking culture.

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Episode 149: The Holdovers

On this episode we discuss Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers, a brand new Christmas film about the people left behind while everyone else is off on their own holiday adventures. And to help us break it all down, we welcome back Johnny-5, The Human Robot!

The Holdovers is all about folks dealing with the loneliness of the holiday season however they can: Drinking, watching game shows, wandering around at night, crashing Christmas parties. Y’know, general introvert behavior. But there’s so much more to it than that. It’s really something special.

We’ll dig into all that, plus the McRib being back, reminisce about our own holdover Christmases, and more! (Also, blanket spoiler warning here. We discuss it all, and recommend you see this one first. But you can do what you want, I’m not your dad.)

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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It’s Gary Shandling’s Christmas Show (w/ Ed Daly)

What’s up, dudes? Ed Daly, author of The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide to Your Favorite Holiday, and I take a dive into a Showtime TV show. It’s Gary Shandling’s Christmas Show!

After a brief monologue, Gary hosts a big Christmas party for his friends and family. His mother arrives and gifts him his father’s old pocket watch. One by one, guests begin to leave until Gary is left alone. As he cleans up, he discovers the watch is missing! In a panic, he heads to his sister’s place to confront her boyfriend about taking the watch. Of course, he vehemently denies taking it. On his way back home, he meets his mother who confesses to taking the watch back in a moment of weakness and sentimentality. Unfortunately, Santa Claus breaks up the emotional moment telling Gary that he slipped down his chimney and twisted his ankle. Gary wishes for a triumphant success of a Christmas party, which Santa obliges. Gary then offers to finish delivering presents.

Popcorn garland? Check. Skating snowman? Weird, but yes. Tom Petty in a Christmas sweater and part of a vocal ensemble? Only because Springsteen wouldn’t wear one! So grab your pocket watch, strap yourself into your chair, and turn the place upside down for this episode about Gary Shandling’s Christmas Show!

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