Brian is back leading the podcast as drama week kicks off with “Spirit” from the first season of Alias, starring Jennifer Garner, Victor Garber, and Bradley Cooper (available on Amazon Prime). While the boys spend the first few minutes debating what exactly cuticles are, they do eventually get around to discussing the episode at hand to determine whether or not this spy series is hiding a Christmas Classic in its midst. And Brian introduces a new segment called, “How Christmas is it?”
Non-Christmas topics include: Spy craft, southern accents, Jon teaching us about kicking, grenade pens, young Bradley Cooper’s acting abilities, Super Bowl marketing strategies, and Chris trying to remember if Victor Garber was in The Town.
Without The Star, The North Pole, The Village, Christmas Itself Is Doomed.
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Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Can you believe we’ve already reached our last episode of November 2020? Where has the time gone? To celebrate the occasion, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they discuss the brand new, 2020, Netflix Original Holiday film, The Christmas Chronicles 2! As you’ll remember, when the elves covered the original Christmas Chronicles back in 2018, Julia and Thom loved the film, the world it created, and the characters it introduced us to, while Anthony thought it was overrated. How does the follow-up stack up? Will the elves be just as divided, or has Belsnickel made these three True Believers cynical? Find out in an episode that, while sure to be somewhat controversial, is full of lots of laughs and a very lively discussion as the hosts break down this movie beat-by-beat! So settle in with your favorite holiday drink beside your lit Christmas tree, relax, enjoy, and get excited! Because, as of tomorrow, we are in the official home stretch of Christmas 2020 and will be breaking open those Advent Calendars!
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A Princess for Christmas - Rise of the Dingledorks
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An aunt taking care of 2 kids and she falls in love with their uncle that isn’t related to her but to the kids? Sounds complicated, right? Well we take a deep-ish dive into this royal gene pool and we tell you what we think. Also, we don’t know how royalty works, so if anyone could help us out, that’d be great.
Disclaimer: This podcast contains spoilers and swears.
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Thank you for listening and have a very merry NetfliXmas!
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Welcome in the Christmas season with some cool island rhythms! This week, we explore reggae Christmas songs. Artists include Bob Marley, Jacob Miller, Toots & The Maytals, Shaggy, Inner Circle, The Cimarons, and Carlene Davis.
Christmas Podding- We've discovered the worst thing to find under YOUR Christmas Tree this Christmas?
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We’ll tell you the worst conceivable thing you could possibly find under your Christmas Tree this year, and how it could make you want to cancel Christmas all together.
We’ve found the best overseas Christmas Traditions that we want to introduce to an Australian Christmas,,,,, plus
The age old argument, Should you get a Real or fake Christmas tree this year? We hear from an actual Christmas Tree Farm owner for the ultimate guide.
And Liam and Ness wrap up the show by singing a brilliant version of Last Christmas
This week with Liam and Ness on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast Christmas Podding.
Click to see Christmas Podding make the WORLDS TOP 15 Best Christmas Podcast List
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Merry Britsmas Episode 11: Do They Know It's the Christmas Radio Times?
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In the second of my November episodes, I explore and discuss the first festive Only Fools and Horses, the Xmas Radio Times, and the charity super smash Do They Know It’s Xmas by Band Aid.
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It’s Episode 18, and this one is actually over an hour long. Who’d have thought we’d have enough exciting stuff to fill an hour? Well we don’t it’s about 3 minutes of gold and the rest is drivel, but don’t let that stop you.
The present suggestion is to adopt an animal on behalf of someone. They’ll get a pack of pictures and stuff and usually you get the change to visit the zoo or sanctuary for free, plus it’s helping a good cause.
Because it’s Christmas, why not adopt a reindeer. Here’s a link to the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre in Scotland: https://www.cairngormreindeer.co.uk/
We have a story of shame that is also a Christmas unsolved mystery.
Then we find out how the boys from Jingle Jank Podcast found out the truth about Santa Claus.
Robin sings that all time Christmas Classic: When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney.
Then for a change we feature some great Christmas tunes from some independent artists.
We have songs from Johanna Jones, Sarah Glassman and Rob Vischer. You should definitely give their stuff a listen.
Then it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. It’s the return of the Christmas Movie Quiz. This time Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast tries his hand and I’ve got to say, he does pretty well.
Here’s a link to Sean’s podcast: https://christmaspodcasts.com/series/christmas-podcasts-podcast/
This episode’s Yule Lad is Door Sniffer and it’s not as exciting as it sounds.
The recommendation this week is Weird Christmas with Craig Kringle and if you’ve never listened, you should. Here’s a link: https://weirdchristmas.com/category/podcast/
Then I repeat the offer of a handmade card from our resident artist Robin, all you have to do is record and send us a story.
If you want to get in touch you can email us at totalchristmas@gmail.com or visit the website totalchristmaspodcast.com.
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In this bonus episode, we review the album You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out! by Ralphie’s Red Ryders. All of the songs on this fantastic album are themed on scenes from the movie A Christmas Story and we really geek out about the music and the scenes.
Sup? It’s the final episode of sitcom week, and Chris is back in command to discuss “Comparative Religion” from the first season of the NBC sitcom, Community (available on Netflix and Hulu). This episode encompasses more holidays than just Christmas, which leads to an unexpected discussion about the boys’ rating system and a twist ending none of the hosts saw coming.
Non-Christmas topics include: Confusing Anthony Michael Hall and Michael C. Hall, Jon’s community college experiences, winterdoodles, Jon critiquing Joel McHale’s ability to throw a punch, and checked out professors.
In this episode we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas together with a mix of old and new. Thanksgiving — that All-American holiday of festive foods married with historical debates — get a look through the lens of pandemic past.
We explore the Thanksgiving of 1918 and how it was the same and how it was different. This conversation comes as a backdrop to modern-day calls to abolish Thanksgiving by The New York Times and The Atlantic. While we agree some liberties have been taken with the history of Thanksgiving we have to take a real-world look at what Puritans and Native Americans really have to do with the Thanksgiving we really celebrate.
But highlighting this episode even more is the fact that Thanksgiving, as always, sets the Christmas stage and helps build the delicious anticipation we all get in Santa Claus.
Our merry little Thanksgiving Gobble Contest has yielded some festive results that we shared include the laughter of my 5 year old grandson who grabbed the microphone to tell me a Christmas tale that happened in my home just last Christmas. Mind you, I’ve never heard this story before — and it is, as all Santa stories are — a legendary thing.
And that led to the debut of our first edition of our reading of A Visit from St. Nicholas – the Merry Forums sponsored event we call the Twas the Night Before Christmas Read-a-thon.
This is an activity we have talked about for years that we have finally made a reality. And it is a little production sure to produce a smile and loads of Christmas spirit.
We also share some more new music. A new song from Robyn Scott titled I Saw Santa Last Night brings a party feel to this episode.
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Soul singer, Luke McMaster, joins Todd to talk about his new Christmas album, “Christmas Present.” McMaster has collaborated with artists such as Rihanna, Nick Lachey, Nick Carter and Kalan Porter. Go to lukemcmaster.com to get your copy of “Christmas Present” and to follow Luke McMaster.
Thanksgiving Episode - The Incredible Hulk (w/ Anthony and Todd)
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What’s up, dudes? Hulk…smash…Thanksgiving dinner! Yep, I’m joined by Anthony Caruso of ‘Tis the Podcast and Todd Killian of Christmas Clatter to talk all things Marvel’s Green Goliath! There’s Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, and Bruce–no, David–Banner. David?! So put on your stretchy Thanksgiving pants and hunker down with your plate of food and this episode! Leftovers welcome! Don’t forget to vote in Gag Me with a Spoon! Oh, and don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry. Check it out!
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Or PLEASE LEAVE A WEIRD REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP! Send me a note that you did (weirdxmas@gmail.com), and I’ll send you a sticker!
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We Should Be Thankful For Being Together. I Think That's What They Mean By 'Thanksgiving', Charlie Brown.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Christmas fanatics! We hope you have as amazing and blessed a day as possible during these strange times. As a special holiday treat for y’all, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they travel back to the world of The Peanuts to cover the iconic 1973 holiday special, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! Enjoy!
Grab a plate of turkey, stuffing and gravy and enjoy this extra cozy episode! I interview Brian Earl from the Christmas Past Podcast, and we chat about the origins of our podcasts, Christmas (of course!), and in the time-honored Thanksgiving tradition we share what we are thankful. Even though it’s been a rough year for everyone, we find we have a lot to be thankful for. I hope you do too!
Then I read Louisa May Alcott’s story, An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving. The Basset children are left on their own for a night before Thanksgiving when their parents are called away to tend their sick grandmother. How will they spend their time alone? By doing chores, reading stories by the fire, fending off a bear attack – and most daunting of all, preparing their own Thanksgiving dinner. Mother has done it every year – so how hard could it be?
(Episode Warning: Due to the extra coziness of this episode, it is advised to not listen will driving or operating heavy machinery. Listening to this episode while digesting a large turkey dinner can increase the drowsiness effect. Listener discretion is advised.)
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we have a special bonus episode of Home Improvement to celebrate one of the most indulgent holidays on the calendar. This special bonus episode is from Season 3 of the series and is titled ‘A Frozen Moment.’
In this episode we breakdown why a television in the bathroom is the ultimate goal, what makes Home Improvement such a relatable show and expand on how this episode does such a great job of combining both Thanksgiving and Christmas into one nostalgia-filled half hour.
Before chomping down on some turkey or starting up some Black Friday shopping, be sure to give this a listen!
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This week marks the 35th anniversary of the release of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) and we celebrate with a special extended episode of our podcast! First, we talk about where the reindeer lived out the rest of their days and how you can help their fellow reindeer; a recent Hollywood memorabilia auction that included some SC:TM props; and then the star-studded New York and UK movie premieres that happened this week in 1985! Then it’s on to Minute 35, where young Sarah Foster’s letter is magically swept away to the North Pole and read by Anya!
Special Thanks to Jack from Total Christmas Podcast: https://www.totalchristmaspodcast.com/
For the second episode of Sitcom Week, Jon takes the reins as the boys discuss “Christmas” from Married with Children (available on Hulu). Chris, Brian and Jon marvel at this time capsule from the 90’s while debating whether or not the humor still works in today’s day and age. It’s a rude, crude episode with attitude, but does it end up being a Christmas Classic, Lump of Coal, or something in between? Tune in to find out.
Non-Christmas topics include: Thanksgiving leftovers, Mars Attacks, TV shows the hosts watched with their families growing up, the TV show Jessie also starring Christina Applegate, half-dollar coins, and other time capsule TV.
IMDB info for this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0642248/
