Mr Christmas himself as seen on Netflix, Benjamin Bradley, joins the pod again! He talks with Rikki about vintage Christmas candy containers. It used to be a real hunt to find such treasures, but the Internet makes it easier now. And there are some incredible pieces.
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, Gerry D. from the “Totally Rad Christmas!” podcast joins me to talk about the 1987 album, “G.M.O. Christmas Songs.” It’s a great collection of video game-style Christmas songs.
This was a fun album and one I desperately wanted to get on vinyl, not just because of how amusing it would have been to have this all-digital album in an analog format, but because the vinyl came with a poster of the cover. I missed out on the auctions I found for those, so I had to settle for the CD.
Featured on the album are songs arranged by Tomoji, Nobuyuki Nakamura, Yasuhiko Fukuda, and Noritaka Ubukata. Their clever arrangements are sure to appeal to anyone who grew up playing video games in the 80s.
As always, thanks for listening. For my regular episode later this month, I’ll be covering Ryoko Moriyama’s 1969 album, “Ryoko’s Christmas.” It’s the first of her four full Christmas LP’s, and one you don’t want to miss
Any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. 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. Any 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!
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Nineteen - Jingle Bell Rock - As Read By Tim Babb Of "Can't Wait For Christmas"
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Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the twentieth official installment of “Another Christmas Story“!
This week the always hilariously amazing Tim Babb of “Can’t Wait For Christmas” will read to all of you Chapter Nineteen of our tale, entitled “Jingle Bell Rock”. Within this chapter, we switch back to the perspectives of Joey Nazario and Mary Holiday as they explore one of Manhattan’s most famous Christmas markets!
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 eyes as possible! Make sure to check your podcast feeds for your regular weekly episode on Monday, in which the elves are joined by Todd Killian of “Christmas Clatter” to cover the Canadian film, “Christmas in Wonderland” (We can’t stress enough that he picked this movie), and next Thursday for the twentieth official chapter of this story – “Chapter Twenty: Silver Bells”, which Steven Beech – a.k.a. Disco54 – will be reading to you! In it, we switch back to the points of view of President Williams and her foreign guests as they tour a snowy Central Park!
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Episode 26 - Christmas Songs You (Probably) Have Never Heard Of
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Scott and Jay listen to songs found during a Google search for “Christmas songs you’ve never heard of”. Artists include The Kaisers, Lou Rawls, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Gabe Dixon, John Oates, and The Overtones.
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What’s up, dudes? It’s time for the New Kids On The Block’s Christmas album “Merry, Merry Christmas”! Kim Cooper and I talk NKOTB and their surprising lack of harmonies. There’s some fun covers and some quasi-rap originals! What a trip down nostalgia lane! So let’s have a funky, funky Christmas while missin’ you come Christmas!
What’s up, dudes? Sly and Whitzy from Bitch Watch Podcast join me to talk the Avengers…no, the Secret Wars…no! the Crisis on Infinite Earths of Christmas characters! It’s “Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July!” There’s so much to talk about (and so many Lord of the Rings homages)! Winterbolt, the Morgoth-level threat? Check. Lady Boreal, the Valar-style being? Check. Oh yeah! There’s also a love-stricken ice cream man! Win-win! Dig it!
My Mum Told Me That Jesus Was Born In Dunstable. (The Vicar of DIbley)
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It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another episode of Tis the Podcast! This week, the elves are taking a trip across the pond (and back in time) to cover the Christmas episodes of one of Thom’s favorite tv shows, “The Vicar of Dibley” – a show that follows the townspeople of Dibley who reluctantly grow to accept and love Geraldine Granger as their local vicar. These episodes follow some tropes common to many holiday specials, but is the vicar able to add enough of a unique spin on them to win over the hearts of Julia and Anthony? How will a new Christmas carol from Dibley sit with the elves?
Cozy up next to the A/C vent or poolside with a nice mug of iced tea and enjoy!
And if you can’t get enough Christmas during the summer, be sure to check our Patreon (tisthepodcast.com/patreon) for more bonus content, PLUS the next installment of Anthony’s audiobook, “Another Christmas Story” – this week, read by Tim Babb of “Can’t Wait for Christmas” – which drops in your main feeds this upcoming Thursday!
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Hello everyone! This episode was supposed to be out last week but due to Graduations and crazy life stuff it got delayed until today.
Today’s episode I talk about the book Christmas: A Biography, and then read you another story by Ellis Parker Butler.
In today’s story Joanne is home from school for the Christmas holidays. She’s hoping for a nice, relaxing rest but her next door neighbor and prankster Tommy Bassick might have something to say about that… Find out what happens to her on Christmas morning in this delightful and cozy Christmas story!
What’s up, dudes? We’re back! Ron Hogan from Film Strip Podcast joins me to talk the Canon Films classic “Invasion USA”! What?! You don’t think it’s a Christmas movie?!?! The shopping mall scene still slays! It’s Chuck Norris at his action hero finest! And yes! 911 calls Chuck Norris in an emergency! So sit back and enjoy this holiday action flick!
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Just when you thought the podcast was improving I go and break my microphone, so girls and boys we’re back to poor quality sound.
Add that to the poor content and it’s a killer combination that everyone is talking about.
Anyway, it’s an episode so at least there’s that.
First up we have Robin Sings and the songstress has been busy in the playground at school creating a new version of Jingle Bells Batman Smells. Should a 5 year old really be sprouting this filth? The answer is NO!
I blame the parents.
Then we take a trip to Greece and look at the legend of the Kalikanzaroi, little goblin type creatures that create havoc during the twelve days of Christmas.
Then we have a 3rd joke from Benji Pearson our American Scandinavian correspondent. Will this episode’s joke match the high quality of the previous two?
Not likely.
Then thanks to our listener Julie we take a look at A Diva’s Christmas Carol. This modern take on the classic exchanges Ebeneezer for Ebony Scrooge and it stars Vanessa William.
If you want to have a watch, here’s a link: https://vimeo.com/248098181
"Another Christmas Story" - Chapter Eighteen - You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch - As Read By Charlyn Lewis Of "Fashion Speaks"
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Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! Welcome to the nineteenth official installment of “Another Christmas Story“!
This week listener, Charlyn Lewis of “Fashion Speaks” will read to all of you Chapter Eighteen of our tale, entitled “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”. Within this chapter, we switch back to the perspectives of Elizabeth Meyer and Noah Clarke!
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 eyes as possible! Make sure to check your podcast feeds for your regular weekly episode on Monday, in which the elves cover the Christmas episodes of “The Vicar of Dibley”, and next Thursday for the nineteenth official chapter of this story – “Chapter Nineteen: Jingle Bell Rock”, which Tim Babb of “Can’t Wait for Christmas”, will be reading to you! In it, we switch back to the points of view of Mary Holiday and Joey Nazario as they explore Bryant Park’s Winter Village!
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We are taking a 2 weeks Vacation...be back to talk all about The Lithgow Minute Soon!
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Hey everyone, due to a change in work schedules and birthday’s we are not able to have a podcast for a few weeks. We we will be back on June 16th to start talking all about John Lithgow!
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Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast host and Merry Melee champion, Tim Babb, joins Todd to discuss Melee, Tim’s podcast origins, and stand-up comedy. You can find Tim and the Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast with a new episode on the 25th of each on your favorite podcast provider.
Just Once, I'd Like A Regular, Normal Christmas. Eggnog, A F@!%#$n' Christmas Tree, A Little Turkey. But, No. I Gotta Crawl Around In This Motherf!@#$%n' Tin Can. (Die Hard 2)
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Memorial Day to all of our American listeners! We hope you’re having a great long weekend! Can you believe we’re already at the end of May?
This week, join Julia, Thom, and Anthony as they catch up with beleaguered, former NYPD officer, John McClane, as he takes on a bunch of terrorists at a snowy airport on Christmas Eve in 1990’s “Die Hard 2″! While the original “Die Hard” is a constant subject of debate regarding whether or not it’s a Christmas movie, the elves felt its immediate follow-up undeservedly gets lost in the conversation! How does this compare to the first in terms of holiday feelings? Should this be considered more of a Christmas staple than its predecessor? Our hosts discuss all of this and much, much, much more in this extremely fun, quote-filled episode that will immediately transport you back to the ’80s.
So blast that air-conditioning to simulate those ‘Ber month temperatures, settle back with your favorite summer drink, and enjoy, y’all! And keep your eyes on your feeds this upcoming Thursday for the next installment of “Another Christmas Story” – Chapter Eighteen, which will be read to you by the amazing Charlyn Lewis of “Fashion Speaks“!
Just Once, I’d Like A Regular, Normal Christmas. Eggnog, A F@!%#$n’ Christmas Tree, A Little Turkey. But, No. I Gotta Crawl Around In This Motherf!@#$%n’ Tin Can. (Die Hard 2)
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Happy June and that means this is the month of graduation! For the first time we are tackling “Saved By The Bell” for an episode of the podcast.
This week, Matt talks about what the show itself means to him, how Saved By The Bell always had some sort of plot hole and why this very well may be a perfect episode of the long-running teen series. Matt also talks about what is coming later this month in the form of a bonus episode and what fun stuff is planned for the month of July – where the podcast will have a new episode each week!
Be sure to like the podcast on Facebook and/or Instagram and leave us a review on Apple podcasts. If you’ve left a review, be sure to contact us so we can send you a TGI Podcast sticker!
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Collecting Christmas Music and Movies with Drew Flowers
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to collector and friend of the station Drew Flowers. Drew is terrific at helping to keep Christmas Spirit alive all year long. He helps to moderate several Christmas groups on Facebook, and collects rare (and not-so-rare) Christmas music, movies and television specials. Ken and Drew talk about their love, and obsession, with collecting, and some of the hard-to-find items that are in danger of being forgotten. They also talk about Halloween groups on Facebook, and what makes some songs Halloween songs.
Note: In a few brief instances, Drew’s connection is slightly garbled, but it is quickly resolved.
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