In the eighty eighth episode of 12 Days Pod, Cara and Dan discuss purity rings, boy bands, and Jonas-con.
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Title: 88. A Very Merry Jonas Family Christmas Movie Musical Concert!!!
This week’s episode features two interviews—one with Grammy-winning jazz saxophone player Miguel Zenón helping us appreciate the salsa Christmas classic Asalto Navideño by Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe. Asalto Navideño was reissued on vinyl this holiday season by Craft Recordings.
The other is with music industry veterans Jonathan McHugh and Tamara Conniff, who worked together to produce A Life in Rhythm: The Ray Conniff Story about her father.
The episode also includes new Christmas music from Kristian Noel Pedersen, who appeared on the podcast earlier this season. You can find his new album, Bullshit & Gift Wrapping at his Bandcamp page.
In the episode, we also hear music from the late Raul Malo of The Mavericks. I wrote about the Mavericks’ return in 2013, but never got a chance to interview Malo, whose Marshmallow World & Other Favorites is a wonderful introduction to his charms as a singer.
The episode also includes “Two XMAS” by New Fools from the New Orleans indie Christmas compilation, A Strange Daisy Christmas.
If you’d like this year’s Christmas mix, email me at Alex@myspiltmilk.com. If you have a cool mix yourself, send it or a link over. I’d love to hear it.
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Author: Alex Rawls
Title:
“Asalto Navideño” with Miguel Zenón, and the Ray Conniff Singers
Today on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast we have a Podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas.
We uncover the all time terrible gift list. A complete guide of presents you must NOT give this year.
We have the most popular sweet treats list. Every sweet festive favourite we know the world loves to eat this time of year. You won’t believe what made the list Plus
What is something you miss from a Christmas of the past. The things we used to love that meant the world to us that we just don’t seem to do or celebrate anymore. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane.
With your Aussie Hosts Liam and Ness talking all things Christmas every day with a daily podcast from now till Christmas Day
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Author: Liam Renton
Title: Christmas Podding – The Worst Gift List of all Time. What NOT to buy the ones you love this Christmas.
7 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I’m talking about the songs of the Charlie Brown Christmas Special
Today’s episode is all about Skating
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: 
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Author: Charles Ague
Title: 7 Days, Skating
Thanks for joining us! Come see what’s behind the door for today on the Christmas Every Day Advent Calendar!
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Title:
It’s the Christmas Every Day Advent Calendar! December 18
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Title: 7 days until Christmas (Instrumental Christmas Song Battle)
Last week, we got Joe ready for Christmas Con — the fits, the confidence, the pre-Con glow-up, and the mental prep for being seen by thousands of people who already think they know you.
This week… we find out what actually happened.
Joe is back from Christmas Con in New Jersey, and we’re breaking down the full experience — from the moment he hit the convention floor to the last “wait… are you Joe?” interaction.
Did the glow-up deliver?
Who recognized him first?
Who did he meet?
What surprised him the most?
And what’s it really like when people finally see you in person, not through a screen?
We talk:
- Celebrity encounters and behind-the-scenes moments
- Fan reactions — the good, the awkward, and the unexpected
- How often people said, “You look exactly like your videos”
- What felt different once the Con actually started
- And whether he’d do it all again… or needs a recovery week first
This episode is the real-world follow-up to last week’s pre-Con glow-up — no filters, no prep, just the honest post-Con breakdown of what Christmas Con is actually like when you’re in it.
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Title: Christmas Con Wrap-Up: Joe Breaks Down the Con, the Vibes, and the Chaos
🎄 What if Mr. Christmas was on the naughty list this entire time, thanks to a curse on his family for generations?
Gerry Davila (Totally Rad Christmas) and Guy Hutchinson (Pointless Nostalgia) join us on a Christmas quest back to 1985 as Andy Williams leads a dozen “true believers” on a trip to Finland to find Santa and answer for his totally-not-made-up ancestor.
📺 You can watch “Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa” on the Internet Archive.
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💬 Topics & Tangents:
The NBC Kids are: Soleil Moon Frye, Cherie Johnson, Ami Foster, and Casey Ellison from “Punky Brewster”; Lisa Bonet, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner from “The Cosby Show”; Alfonso Ribeiro from “Silver Spoons”; and Joey and Matthew Lawrence from “Gimme a Break!” But not Mindy Cohn from “The Facts of Life,” who shows up, sings half a line, and that’s it.
Guy visits New York City’s Christmas cinematic landmarks, including the locations from “Mr. T and Emmanuel Lewis in A Christmas Dream.”
Not Just Theo: Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Surprising Career.
Alfonso Ribeiro’s Pepsi Commercial with Michael Jackson (1984)
The painting supposedly featuring Lars Sven Olaf Williams, from 1863.
The Sàmi.
Porvoo Cathedral (pronounced like “Borga”).
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📼 Commercials:
NBC “Let’s All Be There” ID with Santa (1985)
Polaroid: “Christmas – Santa Claus” (1985)
Tinsel Tunes – The Christmas Music Podcast.
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“Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa” © 1985 Pierre Cossette / Barnaby Productions.
Theme song by Bronwen’s Ghost.
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Title: Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa
It’s another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!
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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the biggest and boldest Christmas headlines of the season, including:
🏠 Home Alone turns 35! To celebrate the milestone anniversary, Disney+ is attempting to break a Guinness World Record by building the largest gingerbread house ever — a massive Home Alone–inspired house right in Hollywood, CA! The celebration also includes a heart-warming collaboration with Clear called “No Kevin Left Behind.”
🍕📍 Live Field Report Alert! “Jingle Bell Jordan” patches in live on the scene from Little Nero’s Pizza in Studio City, CA, bringing boots-on-the-ground reporting straight from one of the most iconic Home Alone locations of all time.
🎶🎭 Special Guest: Mitch Wood! Actor and content creator Mitch Wood joins the show to chat about how he got his start in theatre content creation, his most memorable viral videos, and the inspiration behind his brand-new holiday bop, “Christmas Came Early.” (Trust us — it’s going straight on your festive playlist.)
As always, Eric and Danny deliver their signature festive humor, holiday heart, and wildly merry banter, making this episode feel like Christmas morning with extra toppings.
🎅 BIG NEWS! Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube and all podcast platforms! Tune in now for brand-new countdowns, celebrity guests, festive games, and the most wonderful fun of the year.
🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Love the show? Please rate and review wherever you listen — it helps spread the cheer! And don’t forget to follow us on social media @ChristmasCountdownShow for daily doses of holiday magic, behind-the-scenes fun, and breaking Christmas news.
So grab your cocoa, cue the carols, and settle in — because this episode of Merry Minutes proves that Christmas can come early… and in gingerbread form.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:39 Home Alone Gingerbread House World Record Attempt
02:47 Home Alone + Clear Collaboration
04:04 Little Nero’s Pizza Disney + Activation
06:24 Jingle Bell Jordan Arrives in Studio
09:35 Mitch Wood Interview
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Title:
Merry Minutes: Home Alone Gingerbread House, Little Nero’s, & Mitch Wood Interview
What’s up, dudes? Motown! The sound defined the ‘60s, the acts brought joy to everyone. Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas and I dive into the wonderfully odd “Motown Merry Christmas!” From the Temptations to Smokey Robinson, this one celebrates Christmas the Motown way…with several non-Motown acts?!
Hosted by Miami Vice’s Philip Michael Thomas, the special begins with a version of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The Temptations then sell it hard with a rendition of “White Christmas” à la The Drifters. After the Pointer Sisters nail “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” Santa Redd Foxx and elf Marsha Warfield provide some comedy. Following that, Ronnie Spector and Darlene Love sing a Christmas medley with awkward transitions between each song. They kill it so hard, though! Great stuff!
Desiree Coleman, Smokey Robinson, and Natalie Cole wow the audience with soulful carols. Of course, the Temptations sing “Silent Night.” There’s more comedy bits with Foxx and Warfield, then Run DMC and Stephanie Mills get turns to provide holiday music. Carrie McDowell, Ronnie, Darlene, and the whole crew sing us out!
Tubbs? Check. Roz? Of course. Fred Sanford? Only if he can be Santa! So spin your records, put on your tux, and jive to this episode on “Motown Merry Christmas!”
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Author: Gerry D / Ken Kessler
Title: Motown Merry Christmas (w/ Ken Kessler)
This week on The List, I’m taking a holiday deep dive into two of TV’s biggest seasonal players: AMC and Freeform.
From scheduling quirks to movie selection, I break down the five changes I’d make to improve their holiday lineups—making it more festive, binge-worthy, and just plain fun. Whether you’re a die-hard 25 Days of Christmas fan or just love a good holiday movie marathon, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and a little bit of holiday wishful thinking.
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Author: Matt Eurich
Title:
The List: 5 Ways to Fix AMC & Freeform’s Holiday Programming
Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to singer/songwriter James Robert Webb about his new Christmas single, his first movie role and so much more!
Check out “Merry Magical Christmas”
The website for Music City Mistletoe
James’ website
James’ podcast appearance from 2024
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Author: Ken Kessler
Title:
James Robert Webb’s Merry Magical Christmas
Today on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast we have a Podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas.
We discuss the Christmas Obsession. That one thing every year that sends you down a rabbit hole or keeps you up at night till you find just the right thing to make your Christmas complete.
Why are people refusing to share their secret family recipes. What’s the big deal? Why are we so reluctant to share. Plus
We have the ultimate list of useful items that Charities and Food Banks are desperate for this year. Everything you should and shouldn’t donate that will make a huge difference to someone else’s Christmas this year.
With your Aussie Hosts Liam and Ness talking all things Christmas every day with a daily podcast from now till Christmas Day
Tune In to Christmas Talk Radio. Our 24/7 Christmas Radio Station talking All Things Christmas, Non-Stop every day of the week.
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Author: Liam Renton
Title: Christmas Podding – Why people are refusing to share their secret family recipes this Christmas.
8 Days until Christmas. This week on the podcast, I’m talking about the songs of the Charlie Brown Christmas Special
Today’s episode is all about O Tannenbaum
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…
If you would like to check out my ko-fi page, and support me as an artist, you can follow this link: (5) Ko-fi.com – Your Ko-fi and click on the shop page to get some free, or pay what you like christmas phone wallpapers!
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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Author: Charles Ague
Title: 8 Days, O Tannenbaum
Join us as we see what’s behind the door for today on the Christmas Every Day Advent Calendar!
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Author: Christmaseverydayshow
Title:
It’s the Christmas Every Day Advent Calendar! December 17
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8 days until Christmas (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” Song Battle)
1968 was one of the most tumultuous years in modern history. But one bright spot occurred on Christmas Eve: an amazing feat that captivated the world.
Music in this Episode
- “Farewell” — Maarten Schellekens, via Free Music Archive
- “Endless Cosmos” — Serge Quadrado, via Free Music Archive
- “You’ll Never Come to Dorset” — C. Diab, from the album Immerro, courtesy of Tonal Union records
- “Dawn Summit” — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive
- “Cozy Jazz Podcast Music with Christmas Bells” — Denis Pavlov, via Pixabay
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Author: Brian Earl
Title: All of you on the Good Earth
What’s up, dudes? A couple of the Wreatling Bros—Joe Martinez from Now Watch This and Alamo City Santa Jeremy Phelps—are here to talk Prime Time Wrestling! Yes, it’s ‘80s New Year’s Wrestling with Bobby the Brain and Gorilla Monsoon!
It’s a recap show on Jan 2, 1989, as Bobby and Gorilla discuss great moments of 1988 wrestling. First up, Jimmy Powers took on Dangerous Danny Davis and lost, though Davis cheated. They proceed to talk the Summer Slam as the Intercontinental tile changed hands. Of course, the duo had to mention broke the record of title ownership with 30 seconds. He beat Hulk Hogan and gave the belt to Ted Dibiasi, which was illegal.
Subsequently they discuss new faces in the WWF: Mr. Perfect, Red Rooster, Bushwhackers, Big Boss Man. And no episode is complete without a plug for the upcoming Royal Rumble. Back to the matches, the Rockers fought Iron Mike Sharpe and Jose Estrada and won.
On Thanksgiving, Demolition battled the Powers of Pain. Harley Race abdicated and gave Haku his crown. Surprisingly, Hulk and Macho Man formed the Mega Powers. Finally, Bad News Brown went up against Bret The Hitman Hart, but the match ended in a draw.
Hacksaw Jim Duggan and the Hart Foundation? Check. Royal Rumble plugs? Every few minutes. Gorilla teasing Brain about cheap champagne? Especially after arguing about New Year’s favors! So grab your brown paper bag, put on a New Year’s hat, and call out this episode on 80s New Year’s Wrestling!”
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Author: Gerry D / Jeremy Phelps, Joe Martinez
Title: ‘80s Wrestling pt5 (w/ Wrestling Bros)