Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter Linda Imperial about her Christmas music (and non-Christmas music), including last year’s single “Christmas In The Topics”, her earlier single “Christmas, You And Me” and her charity appearance with “Little Drummer Boy”, plus and her plans for a rocking “Run Rudolph Run”!
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This week on Christmas Podding we ask if its OK to NOT attend a family Christmas lunch, rather choosing to stay at home and spend Christmas alone. Is avoiding the hassle, fights and issues of the day worth the peace and quiet?
What is the best gift to buy your kids Teachers? we unveil the best presents for teachers from our Festive Insider, plus
Can you put an end time on a Christmas Party? Does letting everyone know when they are expected to leave a festive buzzkill?
We find out and talk all things Christmas with Liam and Ness on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast “Christmas Podding”.
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31 Days until Christmas. How much wrapping paper do we throw away after Christmas?
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… 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: / @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 (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
In this episode we debuted our new livestream on Prankcast! Thanks to all of our friends who joined us as we tested it out to see if we could figure out 2024 technology while discussing a bunch of stuff from the 1970s.
If you want to be a part of the next livestream, join us on our Prankcast channel on Friday, December 13th (9:00 p.m. central), when we record the final two episodes of the season!
Sanford and Son – “Ebenezer Sanford” (1975)
John and Yoko – “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” (1971)
Mud – “Lonely This Christmas” (1974)
The Caroleer Singers – Sleigh Ride Jingle Bells (1973)
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First up it’s The Quiz, see if you can beat my score of 8.
Then Bob Baker explains the difference between University and College in Do You Hear What I Hear.
We’ve been sent another Worst Present Ever from Rob Taylor, and this one is a Festive Bounty.
After that, listener Benjamin Hall has sent us a definitive top 5 of the all time greatest US Christmas adverts. If you disagree you’re welcome to send me your top 5.
This episode we have another giveaway. If you’d like to win a copy of The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Bryton Taylor, all you have to do is email me ‘Let’s ‘ave it’, and it could be yours.
Check out the book here:
https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-Unofficial-Elf-Cookbook
Then, thanks to a question in The Quiz, we look at who Kerstman is. It’s an interesting one.
It seems that in The Quiz last episode, Martin Goodman was the only listener who knew Showaddywaddy sung Hey Mr Christmas, well this episode we have a listen to it.
Check out the song here:
Then Bob Baker is back with Spread a Smile of Joy, and he looks at giving thanks as a way to spread the love.
Check out Bob’s pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, it’s great:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is a Rude Retelling by Brian Harvey of East 17 fame. It’s not for the sensitive, but it’s a bit of fun if you don’t mind swearing.
Here’s a link:
This episode’s recommendation is a British sitcom called Miranda. Me and the wife have just rewatched all 20 episodes and I think you’ll enjoy it.
Not sure if it’s streaming where you live, but here’s a link:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1533435/
Get in touch:
Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com
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Today I interview author John Theo, author of the short story “Christmas in Bedford Falls” which was read in our last episode! Now, John stops by to chat about his story and the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, his article about the history of Santa Claus and St. Nicholas, his books, and more!
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32 Days until Christmas. A true story of a Christmas card, returned to sender, decades later.
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… 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: / @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 (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
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Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s our annual Thanksgiving playlist bonus episode with 10 songs that could go on your Thanksgiving mix. This year’s songs are all from the 1970s, of course, including tracks by The Kinks, Queen, Sparks, Steve and Eydie, The Ramones, and more.
What makes something a “favorite” at Christmas? In this episode, we dive into the beloved classic song My Favorite Things—from its origins in The Sound of Music to its surprising rise as a holiday staple. Discover how this timeless tune became a soundtrack for the season, even though it was never originally written as a Christmas song.
But we don’t stop there! We’ll also explore the broader idea of “favorite things” during the holidays: cherished traditions, decorations, foods, media, and moments that bring joy year after year. Whether it’s snowy nights, warm drinks, or the sparkle of lights, this episode will leave you inspired to reflect on what makes your own holiday season magical.
And at the end of the episode, I’ll be reading a special excerpt from the book, The Lost Years of Santa Claus. Join us for a journey into Santa’s untold past and discover the stories that shaped the legend of Christmas himself. This is one of our favorite episodes—don’t miss it!
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33 Days until Christmas. Have you been to a Christmas themed amusement park?
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… 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: / @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 (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
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In this hard-hitting investigative episode, the Christmas Cousins and Joe dive deep into Cousin Seth’s new tattoo. What is it? Why did he get it? And wait—is it backwards? Join us for this hilarious (and surprisingly heartfelt) journey into Seth’s mysterious new ink and the story behind it. Spoiler: It might be more festive than you think!
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In the sixty-ninth episode (nice, lol) of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the need for more Christmas movies in theaters, deep Christmas lore, and Rock Facts!
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Mary interviews Rachel Wagner of Rachel’s Reviews and the Hallmarkies Podcast about the Christmas and holiday movies to expect this year in theaters, on TV channels and streaming platforms.
Husband and wife duo Dean & Britta have a sound that suits contemporary Christmas music beautifully. They’ve done a few movie soundtracks including13 Most Beautiful, an album of songs commissioned by the Andy Warhol Museum to perform songs beneath Warhol’s silent films shot between 1964 – 1966.
Their sound is evocative but spare, with deeply reverbed guitars and melodic touches that bring ’60s scenes to mind without being stuck there. On A Peace of Us, they and frequent collaborator Sonic Boom from Spaceman 3 work a similar magic. It’s easy to envision it as part of the soundtrack to an evening during the Christmas season, entertaining enough to get your attention and hold it, but it doesn’t demand your time and focus.
As Britta Phillips and Sonic Boom – Pete Kember – explain, that’s in part because the album is an expression of their relationship, and something they have been working on in bits and pieces since 2007 when Dean & Britta recorded a 45 with “Old Toy Trains” and “He’s Coming Home.” Kember talks about how he suggests covers, and how that too is part of their relationship.
The episode also premieres a new Christmas song by the folk-rock band Dawes. I’m very entertained by the seasonal story-song “Christmas Tree in the Window,” and you can stream it or download it at Dawes’ Bandcamp page.
I’m also happy to feature a new song by Gina Birch, who you know from the British post-punk band The Raincoats or from her art career, if you know her at all. (I recognize those are very specific bona fides, but they’re meaningful to me) This holiday season, Birch covered Yoko Ono’s Christmas song, “Listen, the Snow is Falling,” which appeared as the b-side of “Happy Xmas (War is Over).” You can download it at her Bandcamp page.
Finally, at the end of the episode I talk about the version of “Do You Know How Christmas Trees are Grown” by Jackie DeShannon. It’s available in the main digital marketplaces, so you can check it out first and see if it’s for you.
34 Days until Christmas. Was there really almost no Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas?
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… 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: / @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 (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
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The Cousins are joined once again by Joe the Christmas aficionado for a preview of Hallmark’s Week 6 Countdown to Christmas movies. But just as they’re debating which ones to review, Chad shocks everyone: he’s committed to watching all four movies! Will Seth follow suit, or is this a one-man holiday marathon? Grab your cocoa—it’s about to get intense.
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