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Bran from Deck The Hallmark’s “My Favorite Christmas Ever” Series #7: The Holiday That Sparked It All!

n this very special installment of our “My Favorite Christmas Ever” series, we are thrilled to welcome none other than Christmas podcasting superstar, Bran—yes, Brandon Gray from Deck the Hallmark and Christmas Morning fame!

 

Bran has made a career out of spreading Christmas cheer, but what was the Christmas that sparked his holiday passion? We take a deep, nostalgic dive into his formative years and the magical Christmas that turned him into the Christmas enthusiast we know today.

 

Expect laughter, heartwarming stories, and maybe even a few surprises as we relive the moments that made Bran the Christmas lover he is today!

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63. Rise of the Guardians: Into the Guardians-Verse

In the sixty-third episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss Peter Ramsey’s prolific animation career, Dan’s chipmunk adventures, and the extensive kid-lit source material.

 

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62. ChRIZZmas in Connecticut

In the sixty-second episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss the ole magoo, progressive post-war cinema, and they find a new character to add to the list of Christmas Movie GOATs.

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61. Fred(o) Claus

In the sixty-first episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss hard boiled eggs, the continued evolution of Santa lore, and the Weenie Whistle Effect.

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A Cajun Christmas at the Holiday with Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys

This season has featured surf Christmas music, calypso Christmas music, Sicilian Christmas music and smooth jazz Christmas music, so it can’t be too much of a surprise that we finally get to Cajun Christmas music. I think Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys are an important band as they picked up the work of maintaining endangered musical traditions that was started by a generation before him, and he influenced the generation that followed by finding contemporary ways to express those traditions.

In today’s interview, we talk about Feufollet’s Chris Stafford, who I wrote about shortly after he died at My Spilt Milk.

When I played “Silent Night” by Harry Fontenot, I didn’t identify it. It’s from the album Merry Cajun Christmas.

I also mentioned that you can find Riley’s Party at the Holiday, All Night Long and other contemporary Cajun music at ValcourRecords.com.

If you’re interested in taking Cajun accordion lessons from Steve, you can reach him through his Facebook page or the Contact info at MamouPlayboys.com.

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76 Days Advent Calendars

76 Days until Christmas. Advent calendars teach kids patience!

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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BREAKING NEWS: Starbucks Holiday/Winter menu unveiled!

Breaking News! The Christmas Cousins are back with a hot holiday scoop: Starbucks’ winter/holiday menu has leaked, and it’s packed with festive surprises!

 

From the sweet and zesty Cran-Merry Orange Refresher to the indulgent Salted Pecan Cold Brew, the cousins dive into every delicious detail. Join them as they give their first impressions on the upcoming seasonal drinks, treats like the Dark Toffee Bundt and Turkey Sage Danish, and discuss the return of fan-favorite classics (Peppermint Mocha, anyone?).

 

And don’t worry—Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad will be doing a full taste test once the items hit stores, but for now, get their reactions to the exciting menu leaks.

 

Will Seth’s newfound holiday spirit extend to these treats, and will Chad’s festive enthusiasm reign supreme? Tune in to find out as they break down the news with their signature humor!

Which new Starbucks holiday drink or treat are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments or on Instagram (@christmascousinspod) and email us at christmascousinspod@gmail.com with your thoughts!

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Video Power (w/ Mike, Chad & Tommy)

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House, Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ, and Tommy Coombs the Pop Daddy here to talk about the Halloween episode of the 1990 syndicated show/game show “Video Power!” Hosted by Johnny Arcade, what began as a show of video game tips and cartoon intermissions morphed into players competing at video games for the opportunity to run through the maze to win ultimate prizes!

In this season 1 Halloween episode, Johnny opens the show dressed as the vampire Count Arcadula. He interviews some kids in the crowd to see what Halloween costume they’re wearing. Following this, he  gives tips on Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse and Frankenstein for the NES.

During the animated Power Team segment, Mr. Big uses a train full of kids as bait to trap the heroes. When the Power Team arrives, Max Force, Kuros, Tyrone, and Kwirk vie against the traps and devices set to ensnare and destroy them. Luckily, with help from animated Johnny and Bigfoot, they scape and foil Mr. Big’s plans.

Costumes? Check. Eerie music? Uh huh. Vampire teeth that fall out? Looking at you, Johnny! So grab your controller, hope in Bigfoot, and try to win with this episode on “Video Power!”

Advent Calendar House
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Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!

Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

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Season’s Eatings – Yule Log – Second Helping

This dessert has its origins in pre-Christian traditions, but the modern version has only been around for a few hundred years.  While it’s usually done as a log shape, newer creations have a more avant garde approach to the dessert.  We’re going back to the sweets table and getting a second helping of the Yule log.

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77 days The Christmas Band

77 Days until Christmas. Did you hear the one about the Christmas Band?

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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11 weeks / 77 days until Christmas! (Original Christmas Song Battle)

Bran is back & so is the FUNK!!!!

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Merry Mixtapes: Ken Kessler – The Sounds of Christmas

A giant “Thank you” to Ken Kessler for participating in this inaugural episode of our Merry Mixtapes series!

To learn more about Merry Mixtapes, check out Episode 10 of the podcast or the Merry Mixtapes Introduction article on our website.

You can check out both The Sounds of Christmas podcast and radio station at https://soundsofchristmas.com.

Great Christmas Music You May Never Have Heard Before

  1. Christmas is Coming – Payola$
  2. George Bailey – Carolyn Sills
  3. Red Lights (Merry Christmas) – Dreams So Real
  4. Easier Said Than Done – Jon Anderson
  5. Christmas Spirit – Richard Marx
  6. Always in the Season – Pomplamoose
  7. It’s Christmas All Over the World – Sheena Easton
  8. Christmas Time (Is Here Again) – The Beatles
  9. Thanks for Christmas – XTC
  10. Zuzu’s Petals – Lunch at Allen’s
  11. Christmas on My Radio – Olivia Newton-John
  12. The Christmas Song – Sheryl Crow
  13. The Man With the Bag – Vonda Shepard
  14. Christmas Time – dB’s
  15. Just Another Christmas Song – Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
  16. Silver Bells – Wilson Pickett
  17. Christmas Rhapsody – Pledge Drive
  18. My Favorite Time of Year – Florin Street Band
  19. Ode to Joy/O Come All Ye Faithful – Gold Coral
  20. Very Merry Christmas – Zoe Bentley and Canadian Brass
  21. Blame It on Christmas – Bebe Rexha and Shea Diamond
  22. Decorations – Bob Rivers
  23. Toy Sack – Bob Rivers
  24. What I Really Want for Christmas – Brian Wilson
  25. Blue Christmas – Bruce Springsteen
  26. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day – Casting Crowns
  27. Christmas – Dillon Fence
  28. Everybody Loves Christmas – Eddie Money and Ronnie Spector
  29. Everybody Loves Christmas – Eddie Money, Jesse Money and Dez Money
  30. Little Drummer Boy – Joan Jett
  31. The Spirit of Christmas – Kurt Russell and Darlene Love
  32. Happy Christmas – Pretenders
  33. You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Sixpence None the Richer
  34. Do They Know It’s Christmas (12″ Mix) – Band Aid
  35. Driving Home for Christmas – Chris Rea
  36. Winter Wonderland – Garrett Morris
  37. My Dearest Mr. Santa Claus – Heywood Banks
  38. The Sounds of Christmas – Johnny Mathis
  39. The Sound of Christmas – The Ramsey Lewis Trio
  40. The Sound of Christmas -Julie Andrews

 

Listen to the YouTube playlist of Ken’s mixtape here – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9v9tCeivE_yTEPgKQM1jA6deNPEx6dwa

The playlist is missing one song, track 19, “Ode to Joy/O Come All Ye Faithful” by Gold Coral, which is available on their bandcamp page – https://thegoldcoral.bandcamp.com/album/oh-hi-everybody-merry-christmas-2012

‘Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC.

Intro music (“Krampus Workshop”) and “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Halloween 2024 – Texas Chain Saw Massacre

We’re celebrating ’70s horror with one of the best, Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). We also discuss what we’ve been watching as Halloween approaches, and we read some of the reviews for Hooper’s, a restaurant that occupies the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre house.

Note: We apologize for the occasional audio issues, a result of a recent internet fiber “upgrade.” We’ll do our best to improve this situation before Christmas episodes begin.

Show Notes:

The Shocking Truth

Hooper’s Restaurant

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78 days Holiday themed Pet names

78 Days until Christmas. Do you have a holiday themed pet name for your pet?

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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This Isn’t a Comedy, It’s a Horror Film (Scream 4)

In this episode of ‘Tis the Podcast, we’re continuing our Spooky Month(s) celebration with a discussion of the 2011 horror film Scream 4. Joining us are our friends Jay from Film Strip Podcast and Kendall from 2 Girls 1 Crypt, as we dive into the world of Woodsboro and the latest installment of the Scream franchise.

We explore the return of Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell, and the new generation of teenagers who are being stalked by the infamous Ghostface killer. We also delve into the involvement of horror masterminds Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson, who brought the Scream franchise to life, and how their creative vision shaped the series.

From the self-aware, meta approach to horror to the clever twists and turns, we break down what makes Scream 4 a standout in the franchise. We also examine the themes of social media, celebrity culture, and the commodification of trauma, which add a fresh layer of commentary to the film.

So, grab your favorite horror movie marathon snacks, lock your doors, and join us for a thrilling discussion of Scream 4. Can you handle the truth about this horror classic?

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This Isn’t a Comedy, It’s a Horror Film (Scream 4)

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Christmas Cousins October Catch-up: How is Cousin Seth doing, falls plans, upcoming shows and more!

Welcome back, Christmas Cousins!

 

In this quick and cozy check-in, we catch up with Cousin Seth and hear about the latest in his life, from fall decor brainstorming to a juicy update on Mrs. X! We’re diving into Seth’s fall plans, with exciting previews of upcoming episodes like the Trader Joe’s Fall Haul: Part 3, our spooky Halloween Spectacular (featuring Tales from the Christmas Cousins Crypt), and Hallmark’s fall movie lineup! Plus, could there be a Christmas Cousins Throw Blanket in the works?! Grab your pumpkin spice latte and join us for this fun, fall-filled catch-up!

Audience Question:

What’s your go-to fall decor item? Are you Team Pumpkins or Team Ghosts? Let us know on Instagram (@christmascousinspod) or drop us a line at christmascousinspod@gmail.com!

 

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Boy Meets World: Who’s Afraid of Cory Wolf?

Spooky Month continues on here on TGI Podcast and this week we are covering “Who’s Afraid of Cory Wolf” from the second season of Boy Meets World!

 

There’s a lot more than meets the eye with this episode as we talk about growing up, werewolves and where one finds a quill for writing notes!

 

Also, we discuss the Christmas Podcast Network ornament that is available and you can order that right here:

 

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Boy Meets World: Who’s Afraid of Cory Wolf?

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79 days Holiday gift packs

79 Days until Christmas. I picked up 2 new holiday themed gift packs!

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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Title: 79 days Holiday gift packs
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