On todays episode of Christmas Podding we uncover what NOT to talk about at Christmas lunch, that may just save your family from having an argument.
We give an update Christmas Warning on the latest dangers of Re-giving. All the tips, tricks and hacks you need to ensure you never get caught passing on those unwanted gifts plus
What are the kids biggest Christmas let downs?
With a new podcast every day from now till Christmas Day, we’re celebrating all month long.
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Hi everyone, sorry this is late, but we’ve been sick (again) so it’s made me get off schedule a little bit.
But I finally got Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Stave 3 edited and ready to go for you!
In this section Scrooge meets the Ghost of Christmas Present – and we’ll see the classic scenes of the Cratchit Family as well as Scrooge’s nephew’s Christmas party. This was really fun to read!
After I read the story, I get on a ramble about how much I love this chapter in the book, and some of the lessons it teaches me.
Welcome to episode 36 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about Koichi Oki’s 1975 album, “The Man from YUKIGUNI.”
This album was something of a gateway drug for me. It not only solidified my interest in Japanese Christmas music overall, but it led me to discovering the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra’s music, and it introduced me to the Electone. Electone and other electronic organ albums were quite popular in Japan from the mid-60s until the early 80s. As I mention in the episode, Michishiro was the Electone pioneer. He put out multiple albums, well into the 1980s, including four solo Christmas albums, and a collaboration with Keitaro Miho. The Keitaro Miho album was one of my earliest purchases, and I’ve gotten two of Michishiro’s solo album.
In addition to those, though, I also have albums by Mori Midori, Hideko Kojima, Keiko Ohta, Kodama Mari and Hidemi Saito. Mori Midori’s album is one of my favorites, while Hidemi Saito’s is the earliest Japanese electronic organ Christmas album I’ve found. I’ll get to them eventually.
Reading about Koichi Oki, I also found out about his son Yuichi and the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. They’ve only released a few Christmas songs, but the rest of their music is worth searching out. Their energetic and sometimes over-the-top performances are a blast to watch, and if you enjoy Ska, you’ll love their music. And as mentioned in the episode, Yuichi Oki remastered “The Man From YUKIGUNI” last year and released it digitally. Here’s a link to where you can find it:
Thanks for listening, and I hope “The Man From YUKIGUNI” has helped add to your yuletide season. Tune in next week when I cover the 1982 album, “Non Stop! Christmas” by Pochettes. Then join me on Christmas Day for “Snow Flakes” by The Paradise Garage. It’s one of my favorite albums and one 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. 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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Hear all about the most amazing collection of Disney ornaments from a man who has almost 400 of them! Rikki and Mary together speak with Tim Hughes, the stadium voice of University of Utah football, Las Vegas Raiders, Glory Kickboxing and the Olympics, and KSL NewsRadio morning host, about his love of all things Disney!
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On todays episode of Christmas Podding we uncover the guaranteed ways to ruin your family’s Christmas Day, and what you must do to ensure this doesn’t happen.
Why there’s been a backlash against Bon Bon manufacturers and what you wont find inside this years Christmas Cracker plus
How to kickstart some Christmas magic in your life that will change the mood of someone else’s Christmas for the better.
All month long we are delivering a Podcast A Day from now till Christmas Day on Christmas Podding.
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This episode brings a boat-load of information about current traditions around using the Nativity – both living Nativity and artistic representations. I dive briefly into the origins of the use of the Nativity around Christmas, and then we take a look at the real history and some misconceptions around the birth of Jesus. At the end of the episode we read through part 2 of our story from The Lost Years of Santa Claus, and I announce the winner of the first annual Lost Christmas Giveaway! Over 160 entries this year, I am blown away and I think I’ll have a special surprise for a few lucky entrants who didn’t win, but submitted wonderful answers. Please like and subscribe, review the podcast, and as always – Merry Christmas!
Special thanks to:
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In this festively fun episode, Eric and Danny count down each of their top 10 favorite Christmas movie characters of all time. The guys chat about why they picked each featured character, and then share of clip from the movie they’re featured in.
From Yukon Cornelius and Gus Polinski, to Marv Murchins and Jack Frost; these holiday movie character lists are packed full of hilarious and heartwarming moments!
Blind Pick Week concludes with an episode from the third season of Bones, “The Santa in the Slush” (available on Hulu). Will this long-running procedural turn out to be a lively holiday helper or a rotting Christmas corpse? Listen in to find out!
Other topics discussed in this episode include: Rebel Wilson, personifying corporations, feeling puckish, diner sitting etiquette, skeletons, bad investigating skills, leaps of logic, Kevin Sorbo and Sbarro, and different kinds of stings.
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Here we go! Cory Breth’s new album “I Love Spending Christmas With You” is out, and it’s got some great tunes for your Christmas playlist. You’ll love the traditional songs he has included, as well as some more modern takes on this time-honored tradition. Cory joins Todd to tell the album’s story and his of Christmas.
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It’s 1980, and we’re having a hiccuping fit that can literally move mountains. Join us on a trip back to the World of Filmation for a barely Christmassy Snow White sequel featuring Seven Friendly Giants, each with their own involuntary reflexes.
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Good grief, it’s our softest episode yet and Dan is feeling the effects of his booster shot! So sit back, relax, and let this episode get you in the holiday spirit!
In the twenty-sixth episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the androgyny of Snoopy, their favorite newspaper comic strips, and how the Vince Guaraldi Trio Christmas Album is perfect.
If you’re loving the podcast, be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcast! Sharing your love for the pod means so much to us and we can never thank you enough.
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This holiday season, some 20 million Americans will tuck into this casserole, a culinary classic consisting of just six ingredients: a can of Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, green beans and crunchy fried onions. The retro recipe, which has been appearing on American tables for more than 60 years, can be traced back to one woman. This woman singlehandedly changed the landscape of the holiday table. We’re exploring the history and origins of green bean casserole.
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What’s up, dudes? It was Christmas Eve in the drunk tank with Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast, and we talked all about the Pogues UK hit “Fairytale in New York”! We dive into the music and lyrics! Irish pub song? You betcha! Christmas song? Listen to find out! So put on some Sinatra, grab your partner, and dig into this episode!
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Michael Sinatra about his new release “Christmas”, how it differs from his previous Christmas album, and about the new Standards and Christmas releases that are on the way next year!
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Christmas Alphabet is a podcast about Christmas, in alphabetical order. Every two weeks we’ll have another letter, and more festive feelings and facts.
In this second episode, Wayne introduces us Christmas topics beginning with the letter B.
We go to the little town of Bethlehem, and look at some Baubles and some Bells. We also explore the background to Boxing Day and why the Boxing Day sales are a thing of the past. well.
Also featured in our B episode is an ancient carol about the head of a pig.
Please subscribe to this new, independent podcast. Please tell your friends about us. Thanks.
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First up is another great song from Adam Kennedy and his Creative Commonaires. This one is called The Plight Before Christmas and you can watch the video here:
Then Ed Daly, author of The Christmas Book, tells us about the origins of two of the most popular Christmas toys, the Teddy Bear and Barbie.
To read more about this stuff, check out his book:
This episode is the last of our Top Ten lists and they’ve been sent in by Sean Sotka, Benjamin Hall, Adam Kennedy, Paul Hudebine and Julia Sibilla.
The we have another chat with Aurelio O’Brien, this time he’s going to tell us about his collection of bizarre Christmas tree ornaments. I’ll be putting pictures up on Facebook, so check them out. Aurelio is the author of Family Trees which I reviewed in the last episode.
It’s a great book, check it out here:
This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is called Karroll’s Christmas. It’s a modern day take on the classic and it could be worse… it could also be so much better.
If you want to watch it, here’s a link:
Then Kevin Church shares the story of his worst Christmas present ever.
Then we have a book review. This book is part of the Cozy Mysteries series from Kensington Publishing, they’re murder mysteries without the violence or gore.
This one is called Death at Holly Lodge by Louise R Innes and I really enjoyed it. If you like a good mystery it’s the perfect read for this time of year.
Here’s a link:
Then we chat to Shelli Arnold and Frank the Tank about their Christmas Village. It was a sight to behold and I’ll be putting the pictures up on Facebook.
While chatting to Shelli and Frank, Frank (our Curious Christmas Customs Correspondent) told me about Elfapalooza where the people of Mobile, Alabama try and fail to break the world record for the most elves in one place.
Then we have 2 world famous chefs teaching us how to cook the perfect roast Turkey and they also sing a rendition of Feliz Navidad.
This episode’s recommendation is I’m Not Complaining with Robin & Juno. A lovely podcast where 2 young girls talk about poo.
Here’s a link:
anchor.fm/notcomplaining
If you want to get in touch, here’s my email address:
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Al Ridenour is back after talking to us last year about Krampus, but this time to help unpack the lore and traditions around the Perchten, Krampus-esque goblin-ish creatures tied to both Krampus and Frau Perchta.
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