What’s up, dudes? Shopping for toys should be one of the JOYS OF CHRISTMAS! That’s right! I’ve got Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette and Santa Ambassador Matt Spaulding from  North Pole Radio here to talk all about Kay·Bee Toy & Hobby Shops, known later as KB Toys!

It was the toy store in the mall, and we loved it!  When mom and dad went to check out the deals on new appliances at Sears, we checked out the aisles full of action figures and playsets! Fully stocked shelves and NES games behind the counter, Kay·Bee took our fun seriously! And they definitely never treated us like a grinch!

It gave us good service, good prices, good selection, and convenient locations in shopping malls across the country. Billed as full-time, year-round toy specialists, they had large selections in all categories. They were fully stocked with an immense variety of toys, dolls, games, hobbies, HO trains, road racing, doll house miniatures, and much, much more! In fact, you could even pick up these items in they’re “what Santa forgot” after Christmas sales!

As well, they wanted us to be around after the holidays (presumably to buy more toys, of course).

G.I.Joes? Check. Garbage Pail Kids? By the register. Puppets in their commercials? Definitely! So call up your crew, head to the mall, and hang out in this episode!

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Author: Gerry D / Nicholas Pepin, Matt Spaulding
Title: Kay·Bee Toys (w/ Nicholas and Matt)

Spring and Easter is on its way! Join me while I discuss Easter through the eyes of a 9 year old in the 90’s , and I am joined by my friends from The Christmas Podcast Network who share their favourite memories of Easter.  Christmas is coming… it’s practically here!

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Author: Ashley
Title: Easter 1999
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!

This week, the elves gather to discuss the Hallmark-esque satire film, “Christmas with the Campbells” – which is essentially a Hallmark movie if written with Anthony’s sensibilities. What did the hosts think of it? Well, that description should give it away! Nevertheless, tune in for the in-depth discussion because it’s a fun conversation, as always!

Enjoy, y’all! As always, thanks for your love and support! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

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Author: Tis the Podcast
Title: I Wouldn’t Mind Getting A Peek At That Magic Ding-A-Ling. (Christmas with the Campbells)
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Closer to Christmas

On the twentieth episode of Closer to Christmas, I record what is quite possibly my most favorite episode. It turned out perfect, so hopefully nothing went wrong. 😉 Don’t be a FOOL this April 1st! Alright, ill confess, it’s April Fools day, so here is my lame attempt at a joke! Enjoy!   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. 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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Author: Charlie
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020: It’s April, you FOOL! CTC Radio takeover

Closer to Christmas

Welcome to episode 78 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I’ll be talking about the Korean funk classic, “Woodpecker Merry Christmas,” from 1985.

As I said in the episode, this certainly didn’t align with my expectations. I have a couple others that did, though, so when I mention “Korean Christmas” in the future, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise.

My main disappointment here was all the skips. This is one of two albums I’ve gotten where the skips were this bad. The other is an LP by a Japanese pop group from the 80s. With that one, I was able to get the song I was looking for on a single, so it wasn’t too big a deal. Still, playing a record and having a three-minute song only run 55 seconds because it’s nothing but skips can be frustrating.

Join me back here later this month when I cover Lisa Ono’s Christmas albums. She grew up in Brazil and developed an affinity for Bossa Nova music. Her albums are fantastic and feature some Brazilian Christmas songs I wasn’t familiar with previously. She has a wonderful voice and a great, loungey sound and I’m sure you’ll love her music.

As always, any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. If have any suggestions, or 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. I’ve also opened a Redbubble store. I only have a couple designs up, but keep an eye on it as I’ll be trying to add more. Half of any proceeds or donations received will be donated to support the people of Ukraine, while the rest will be used to purchase 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!

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Author: Holly Jolly X’masu
Title: Episode 78: Woodpecker Merry Christmas
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Author: Bramble Jam Podcast Network
Title: March Christmas Party – March 31st – 9 Months Until Christmas/New Years Eve
Chrismas Morning

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Author: Bramble Jam Podcast Network
Title: March 29th – 271 Days / 38 Weeks Until Christmas
Chrismas Morning

Welcome to episode 77 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I’ll be talking about Mieko Hirota’s Christmas music.

One of the most fascinating things about collecting Japanese records has been discovering these phenomenal singers and musicians I’d had no knowledge of before. Mieko Hirota was an amazingly talented performer, and while she’d had some exposure in the US, I’d never heard her name until three years ago.

As much as I’ve enjoyed the Christmas aspect of my collection, I’ve gotten just as much pleasure exploring other aspects of these artists’ careers. If not my podcast, I likely wouldn’t have been exposed to a lot of the City Pop, Jazz and other great Japanese music I’ve found myself listening to over the past few years.

Mieko Hirota has been one of the real highlights. She recorded some of the best vocal Japanese Christmas music of the 1960s, and the rest of the songs I’ve heard from her were equally as good.

I hope you enjoyed Mieko Hirota as much as I have. She left an indelible mark on the Japanese music industry, and now that I have a little more experiencing collecting, I can see why her Christmas releases demand the prices they do. I’ve mentioned that I’ve fallen behind over the past month or so. I’m hoping to get back on track in April, starting with my next episode which will go live on the 1st. It’s one that needs to be heard to be believed.

As always, any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. If have any suggestions, or 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. I’ve also opened a Redbubble store. I only have a couple designs up, but keep an eye on it as I’ll be trying to add more. Half of any proceeds or donations received will be donated to support the people of Ukraine, while the rest will be used to purchase 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!

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Author: Holly Jolly X’masu
Title:

Episode 77: Mieko Hirota’s Christmas Music

Holly Jolly Xmasu

Noirch Madness continues! This week we take a look at the 1946 adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s Lady in the Lake! And to help us break it down, we welcome back our resident detective fiction expert Libby Cudmore!

Lady in the Lake is the first feature film to be shot and staged entirely in the first person. The posters emphasized that the film’s hero, detective Philip Marlowe, is played by “Robert Montgomery and you!” It’s a fascinating gimmick, for sure, but how well does it help translate the novel? And what does changing the novel’s setting to Christmas have to do with anything? Those are the very questions we aim to answer this week!

Questions/Comments? Email us at XmasCreeps@gmail.comTweet us @ChristmasCreepsVisit us on the web at ChristmasCreeps.com! Join us on our Discord channel!

Intro/Outro: Happy Christmas, You Guys! (Simon Panrucker) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

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Author: Christmas Creeps
Title: Episode 141: Lady in the Lake (w/ Libby Cudmore)
Christmas Creeps

Welcome to episode 76 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I’ll be talking about Hideko Kojima’s 1970 album, “Christmas On Hammond – Jingle Bells.”

This month has been a bit tumultuous, to say the least. I’ve had a lot of issues that have kept me from working on my podcast, and just about anything else. I wanted to make sure I got these two episodes out, so I’ll be cutting my blog posts short. I will point out that Hideko Kojima’s album was one of the most pleasant surprises of my collection. I didn’t expect much of it, but it ended up being an exceptional album. I just hope I can get a skip-free copy at some point.

I hope you enjoyed Hideko Kojima’s music and what little background I was able to provide. Over the past few months, I’ve reached out to several people who may or may not have been the artist I was covering at the time. For the most part, I haven’t heard back from any of them. At some point, I’d love to get some feedback from one of them. That said, I hope you’ll join me later this month for the second of my Women’s History Month episodes. Next time around, I’ll be covering Mieko Hirota’s 1960s Christmas music. She was an exceptional singer and you’re sure to love her records.

As always, any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. If have any suggestions, or 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. I’ve also opened a Redbubble store. I only have a couple designs up, but keep an eye on it as I’ll be trying to add more. Half of any proceeds or donations received will be donated to support the people of Ukraine, while the rest will be used to purchase 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!

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Author: Holly Jolly X’masu
Title:

Episode 76: Hideko Kojima’s “Christmas On Hammond – Jingle Bells”

Holly Jolly Xmasu

What’s up, dudes? If your stocking gets stolen and your tree can’t be found, you may as well call us ’cause we’ll be around. We have to work Christmas, so if you’re in a pinch, just give Blue Moon a jingle and ask for the Grinch. That’s right! Karen Flieger from The Retro Network, Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas, and Michael Christelman of the Saturday Morning Mafia are here to talk the “Moonlighting” Christmas episode It’s a Wonderful Job!

When the staff rebels after being forced to work on Christmas, Maddie (Cybill Shepherd) wishes she had never kept Blue Moon Detective Agency open. Enter Albert, her angel, the Clarence to her George Bailey. Albert shows her how everyone’s lives could’ve turned out had her wish been granted, ultimately culminating in her alternate self’s apparent suicide. With her wish to live renewed and the dawning realization of the impact their lives have on each other, Maddie celebrates Christmas and gives the office staff time to do likewise! Oh, and there’s a juicy kiss with David too! Will they? Won’t they?

Yes, “Moonlighting” had it all! Fletch’s boss as an angel? Check. Cheryl Tiegs cameo? Yup. Dynamic chemistry? Definitely! So grab your angel, let him show you around, and take the elevator to this fourth wall-breaking episode!

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Author: Gerry D / Michael Christelman, Karen Flieger, Ken Kessler
Title: Moonlighting pt2 (w/ Michael, Karen and Ken)

Christmas Countdown Show 2022

Okay, Christmas fans, it’s time to get excited: we’re less than 9 months away from Christmas 2023! To celebrate, ⁠Eric⁠ and ⁠Danny⁠ are here to share a little springtime Christmas cheer, and count down each of their top 5 holidays that aren’t Christmas.

Do you want to have access to even more massively merry exclusive bonus episodes, be a part of a private group of Christmas obsessed peeps just like you, and chat directly with Eric and Danny? It’s super simple! ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ to join our Patreon Family!

You can also ⁠SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY⁠ or Apple to get exclusive episodes delivered directly to your feed every week.

Check out our merch shop ⁠HERE⁠! Patreon supporters get 10% off all purchases, so ⁠join now⁠ to get a fantastically festive discount code.

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Author: A Countdown Network Production
Title: Top 5 Holidays That Aren’t Christmas
Christmas Countdown'

Tis the Podcast

Greetings, festive pals!

In this week’s episode, our merry elves gather to discuss their spring break experiences, delve into the Marvel universe, and catch up on Antony’s Yuletide news. They also review the final trio of Blackish Christmas episodes: “Christmas in Theater Eight” (S5E8), “Father Christmas” (S6E10), and “Compton Around the Christmas Tree” (S6E7). Don’t miss out on the conversation – join Anthony, Julia, Thom, and the rest of our fantastic Christmas-loving community at linktree.com/tisthepodcast.

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#YearRoundChristmas

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Author: Tis the Podcast
Title: Merry Christmas. Pops, word on the street is you got dumped. (Blackish pt 2)
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Christmas Podding

In this episode of Christmas Podding we discuss a growing Christmas Dilemma. What should you do when you’re asked to pay for your own office Christmas Party? We unpack your options.

We run you through the entire process of making your very own Christmas Cards. Why you’d want to and is it worth the effort? plus

How can you prepare yourself with the disappointment that comes with unmet festive expectations. We have the coping strategies to help you deal with an unplanned Christmas let downs.

Coming up on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding with Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson.

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Author: Liam Renton
Title: Christmas Podding – What to do when your workplace makes you pay to attend your office Christmas Party?
Christmas Podding

Total Christmas

Merry Christmas.
Welcome to episode 78 of the TCP.

First up we have a delightful Christmas memory from our American Scandinavian correspondent Benji Pearson.

Then it’s Christmas  Everyday and Bob Baker gives us a very sneaky suggestion of how to keep Christmas alive all year long.

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is one of the most accurate ones you will ever find.  The dialogue isn’t quite there, but nearly all the scenes from the book are here. It’s an Australian production from Burbank films and if you want to give it a look it’s on YouTube:

Then our American correspondent Scott Newman tells us a story from the life and times of the real Saint Nicholas.
Scott is the host of Tinsel Tunes and you can check out the latest episode right here:

Next up it’s Do You Hear What I Hear and this time Bob Baker is explaining what us Brits mean when we say the word Cheeky.

Then it’s the quiz.  Stop complaining.

This episode’s recommendation is Love Letters podcast.  I’ve been enjoying it and you might too so give it a listen:

If you want to get in touch I’d love to hear from you.
Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.com

Websit: totalchristmaspodcast.com

You know I love ya, Merry Christmas.

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 78 – The Most Accurate Christmas Carol Adaptation?
Total Christmas

On this episode, we’re going to give Santa’s main squeeze some long over due respect as we celebrate Mrs Claus. We’ve also got an egg-cellent recipe for you, we’ll countdown the top 5 times a Christmas movie poll got it wrong, and we’ll launch round one of our Christmas musician showdown Merry Movie Madness!

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part1)

00:00 – 01:42 Intro
01:42 – 04:32 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:32 – 09:17 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round)
09:17 – 11:34 All I Want For Christmas Is News
11:34 – 19:10 Mrs. Claus
19:10 – 21:02 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 1
21:02 – 23:17 Wrap Up
23:17 – 27:53 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Christmas Deviled Eggs Recipe
https://www.justataste.com/christmas-deviled-eggs-recipe/

History Chicks Podcast About Mrs. Claus
http://thehistorychicks.com/episode-191-mrs-claus/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 110 – Mrs. Claus

Merry Britsmas

In the March 2023 episode of Merry Britsmas, I explore some alternative, little known (but brilliant) British indie christmas songs from the likes of Oh Wonder and Gaffa Tape Sandy. I also look at how nurses and hospitals dealt with the festive season during World War II, and take a gander at a BBC Sherlock Holmes episode set during the holidays.

Oh Wonder – This Xmas 

Citizen Helene – On Xmas Day 

Mary Hepworth – The Wolf & The Woods 

Gaffa Tape Sandy – Black Xmas 

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Title: Merry Britsmas 44: The Case of Sherlock Holmes and the Indie Christmas Songs
Merry Britsmas

Seasons Eatings

It’s Christmas eve and you’ve just set out a pint of Guinness for Santa alongside a mince pie.  Tomorrow you will have a feast surrounded by friends and family.  This cold dish starts its journey during the medieval times, but doesn’t really become popular until a few centuries later.  Covered in a rich blend of spices, it’s been called many different things over the ages.  Grab a nice thick slice of bread, some grainy mustard and join me as we explore the history and origins of Ireland’s spiced beef.

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Author: Glen Warren
Title:

Season’s Eatings – Spiced Beef

Season's Eatings