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Pumpkin Spice Showdown: Creamer Edition w/ Mia from @Falltopia

Welcome back Christmas Cousins!

 

Get ready to pumpkin spice up your fall pre-season, because in episode 136, the Christmas Cousins are joined by Mia Rose, the mastermind behind the wildly popular Instagram account @falltopia

Mia is here to share her journey from everyday enthusiast to fall-centric social media sensation.

 

But that’s not all—we’re putting our taste buds to the ultimate test with a live tasting of the latest and greatest fall-flavored creamers.

 

From dairy to non-dairy, pumpkin to maple, we’re sampling everything from Chobani, Starbucks, Coffee Mate, Silk, and more.

 

Which ones are worth your time, which ones are a total flop, and which ones perfectly capture that cozy, autumnal magic in a cup?

 

We’ll break it all down and figure out which creamers hit the sweet spot, which ones crash and burn, and which one truly embodies fall in a cup!

Audience Question:

What’s your go-to fall creamer or flavor? Have you tried any new seasonal creamers this year? Tell us which ones you love and which ones you’d leave on the shelf!

 

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19 weeks / 133 days until Christmas! (Original Christmas Song Battle)

We’re in the 130’s & we’re losing our minds!
Here is the link to the Bria Skonberg song mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/album/42BwcBtRWiOtIss9SO4uGM?si=rFmmBL0qQtyZff8CkfgSKA

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Dinosaucers “There’s No Such Thing as Stego-Claws” (w/ Shawn Robare)

What’s up, dudes? Merry Dinosaur Day! Shawn Robare from Cult Film Club, Crestwood House, and Plastic Rocket Pop and I talk the 1987 cartoon “Dinosaucers!” It’s good dinos versus evil tyrannos as two dinosaur alien factions fight for freedom!

It’s Dinosaur Day on Reptilon, and the Dinosaucers are set to return to their home planet for the celebration. The Tyrannos decide to spoil it for Bonehead by telling him Stego-Claws isn’t real. Consequently, the dejected dino refuses to go back home for the holiday. Luckily. He’s visited by the actual Stego-Claws who takes him and David on a trip to deliver presents on Reptilon in his sledosaucer pulled by Rude Ralph the red-nosed rhamphorhynchus.

The Tyrannos ambush the trio at Stego-Claws’s workshop. Using furball elves and Bonehead’s devolved pachycephalosaur self, the trio escapes and delivers presents to good dinosaucers. At another house, they again encounter the Tyrannos, and again, with Stego-Claws’s magic, they defeat them. Bonehead and David return to Earth, and, with renewed belief, Bonehead joins his friends for Dinosaur Day.

Stego-Claws? Check. Rude Ralph? Yep. Saucertoe? Well, they don’t have missiles on Reptilon! So put your finger aside your snout, hop in your sledosaucer, and fly to this Dinosaucers Christmas episode!

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It All Started When The First Present Was Given By The Pilgrims A Long Time Ago. (Rugrats – Season 2 – Episode 14 – The Santa Experience)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!

This Monday, we kick off Nicktoon month by traveling back in time to 1992 to cover the very first “Rugrats” Christmas special: Season 2 – Episode 14 – “The Santa Experience”! The “Rugrats” have always clicked with the elves in the past when they covered their Hanukkah and Mother’s Day specials, but will they enjoy their foray into the most wonderful time of year just as much? Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out!

This is a fun, festive, nostalgic way to kick off your week! So, settle back, relax, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all!

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Stocking Stuffers Episode 18: The Beast of Talbot County

Jeff and Jay figure out what’s goin on with them Werewolves. Also the Gamemaster returns to torment Jay with substandard Buzzfeed quizzes.

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Transformers UK Comics Christmas Issues pt2 (w/ Jerzy Drozd)

 What’s up, dudes? There’s more than meets the eye here with illustrator and podcaster Jerzy Drozd as we talk all about Transformers UK comics Christmas issues! From Starscream to Optimus Prime, we get into all of it, and deck the halls with boughs of Hot Rod…waitasec…. Yes, it’s Transformers Christmas miracle edition!

In Transformers #145 from 1987, Starscream feels homesick, which shows that even evil robots can get the Christmas blues. As he ponders his plight, a young boy tries to teach him the meaning of Christmas. He encourages the Decepticon to explore emotions and actions of goodwill, even convincing him to help a bus full of elderly folks. Unfortunately, Streetwise the Autobot attacks him, thinking his intent is for ill. The boy admonishes Streetwise for his unprompted cavalier assault, and the Autobot watches helplessly as the Decepticon rescues the stuck bus. Streetwise apologizes and escorts the bus to safety, leaving Starscream ultimately to reflect on the experience. Turns out, he didn’t like helping, but he thoroughly enjoyed humiliating his enemy.

In Transformers #198 from 1988, a newly resurrected Optimus Prime, now a Power Master, mulls over his attachment to Earth with indifference. As he isolates himself to think, the other Power Masters see on the news a town destroyed by giant robots. Inevitably suspecting Decepticon involvement, thee heroes investigate, only to find the culprits were Autobots overindulged in Christmas shenanigans. Of course Optimus Prime finds them all, and renews there commitment to protect the citizens of Earth. Indubitably, it’s a glorious day!

Giant robot fights? Yep. Good versus evil? Got it. A story about nothing? Only a very Seinfeldian one! So hop in your robot buddy and roll out to this episode on Transformers Christmas comics!

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Billboard Hot 100 – August 3, 1974

It’s another summer bonus episode here in our year of the ’70s! This time, we’re discussing the Billboard Hot 100 chart from August 3, 1974, and we’re joined by our good friend Gerry from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast.

Look for some info about our Halloween Horror Marathon very soon, and we’ll have some Halloween bonus episodes in September and October.

Notes/links:

08/03/74 Billboard Hot 100 Chart

08/03/74 Billboard Hot 100 Spotify playlist (minus a few tracks that were not available)

Gerry’s Totally Rad Podcast

Totally Rad episode with the three of us covering Kate Bush’s 1979 Christmas special

Falalalala’s Jingle Bellbottoms playlist

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“La Notti Triunfanti” with Michela Musolino

Michela Mussolino introduced me to a new body of Christmas music this week. The New Jersey-born Memphis resident specializes in Sicilian folk music, and she recorded an album of predominantly Sicilian Christmas songs in 2022 on La Notti Triunfanti.

We talk about how someone arrives at that specialty, the deep history behind some of these songs, and how moving to Memphis affected some of the songs on the album.

In the episode, Michela talks about “Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle” being one of the best loved Italian Christmas songs, so I chose Andrea Bocelli’s version to give you a taste of it.

For more on Michela, visit MichelaMusolino.com.

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20 weeks / 140 days until Christmas! (“ Up on the Housetop” Song Battle)

Did you hear that? There something up on the rooftop!!!

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Breaking News: New Fall Drinks Alert! Starbucks vs. Dunkin

Welcome back Christmas Cousins!

 

Hold onto your mugs, folks! The Christmas Cousins, Seth and Chad, are back with a piping hot episode #135 that’s sure to pumpkin spice up your life.

 

We’re diving into the latest and greatest in fall drink news from these beloved coffee giants. First up, Starbucks’ leaked fall menu reveals not one, but three brand-new drinks alongside the return of the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte. As if that wasn’t enough, we’re also dishing on Dunkin’s newly unveiled 2024 fall lineup, featuring the tantalizing Dunkalatte and the deliciously loaded hash browns.

Join us as we break down these caffeinated revelations and debate which chain wins the fall flavor crown. Will Seth go for the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte, or will Chad fall in love with Dunkin’s new almond spice options? We’ll also touch on the ever-elusive question: Is Cousin Seth fully recovered from his pumpkin overload from last fall?

Get ready for laughs, hot takes, and perhaps a few surprises in this flavor-packed episode. Grab your favorite fall beverage, settle in, and let’s sip into the season together!

Audience Question:

What’s your ultimate fall drink from Starbucks or Dunkin’? Do you go for the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte, or is there a new favorite on your list this year? Share your go-to order and any special hacks you have for making it extra delicious!

 

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Season 2, Episode 3 – Himmelfall (Norway)

Festive Fans Unite! (send us a message)

Put on your Gjermundbu helmet, grab your tunic and don’t forget the woolen underwear. We are off the coolest country in Europe to explore their Christmas traditions during our dog days of summer. We are talking Norway, on the outskirts of Europe – the land of Vikings, reindeer, mountains, glaciers, and fjords. Is there anything better? Yes, Norway has the northern lights!

Plus our visit to Scandinavia provides us an opportunity to review the Yuletime dramedy Himmelfall about mentally ill patients at the holidays.  Mark and Bob also weigh in on a raging controversy about what is the best regional meal to serve for Christmas dinner (we have our thoughts).  Next, we take on a festive song called “Nå er det jul”, which mentions several of the Norwegian traditions, and ole’ Julenisse brings the Splayers what is our number one gift – Crocs for Christmas!

Bob and Mark are currently gathering a petition to allow two lowly but impartial American podcasters to resolve the national debate that we understand has riled the country and turned neighbor against neighbor.  We believe that only hungry  outsiders who vote with their stomachs can set it right and determine once and for all which is the better choice:  ribbe or pinnekjøtt?  Our only requirment is that we be served these celebrated meals many times over a several week period to ensure that we can make a smart, honest and thorough assessment.  Oh, yes, we will also need many bottles of the best Norwegian beer.  This is necessary to clense our distinguished palates with some homegrown brew before we attack the next meal.

Don’t forget the Festive Foreign Fun Fact.  You may need one this winter!  We also are looking for a local touring guide sporting a Santa hat to escort the Festive Fans on a fishing, hiking and skiing expedition, preferably to Lillehammer’s Olympic resort.  We want the full Norwegian experience (especially if everything is on the house, because, you know, we are Festive Foreign influencers and worth every free penny)!  One last request, let us know which of our new theme songs you like – “Another Festive Foreign Film Fan” (apologies to Pink Floyd), “Festive Foreign Film Fans” (apologies to Cyndi Lauper”), or “Festive Foreign Film Fans” (apologies to Michael Jackson”).  Send your choice to festivefans@gmail.com.

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Road to “MaXXXine” Part Three – I Just Never Want It To End. – A Review of “MaXXXine”

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy August! We’re in the final four weeks of the year before we hit the ‘Ber Months! How exciting is that?!

Due to vacation and work schedules, the elves are taking a much needed week off. Never fear though! Anthony is back once more with a special “Summerween” treat that he recorded a few weeks back in anticipation for this moment! Yet again, he is joined by his good friend, Cookie, to finish off their mini arc of episodes covering Ti West’s and Mia Goth’s “X” trilogy!

Previously, they revisited “X”, they re-watched “Pearl“, and now they’ve finally seen “MaXXXine” and are ready to talk about it! This time, however, the two are not fully in sync. when it comes to their feelings, so expect some friendly fireworks to fly as they dive deep into and discuss the final chapter of Maxine Minx’s story! Is it a fitting ending for “the star” who has always refused to “accept a life she does not deserve”? Well, you’ll just have to tune in to find out!

This is a really fun one – despite some audio issues on the part of Anthony (sorry!) – and is sure to tide you over and keep you entertained until all three elves return next week with your regularly scheduled Christmas programming! So, settle back and enjoy!

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

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Sesame Street News Flash: Santa Claus (w/ Mike and Tim)

What’s up, dudes? We interrupt your regularly scheduled summer day to bring you this special news bulletin! Yes, Mike Westfal of  Advent Calendar House and Tim Babb from Can’t Wait for Christmas are one the scene with me to talk all about the 1989 “Sesame Street News Flash: Santa Claus” sketch!

From episode 2592 of season 20, this three minute news flash sees ace reporter Kermit the Frog attempt to catch Santa in the act of delivering presents on Christmas Eve. The sketch was directed by Jon Stone, and was originally titled ‘A Clean Sweep.’ Our green correspondent hides behind a family’s Christmas tree, and springs into action upon hearing a noise from the chimney. To his great surprise, a “Bert from Mary Poppins”-esque chimney cleaner, C. Sweep, tumbles out of the fireplace. Apparently he was hired to unclog the chimney! And on Christmas Eve of all times!

Kermit admonishes the Victorian London sweep and encourages him to clean the chimney post haste! Unwittingly, C. Sweep clears the obstruction, and out pops Santa Claus himself! This is why Gary Shandling greases his chimney. Santa immediately sits to rest, and Sweep jumps on his lap and starts reciting his Christmas list. Kermit gets dragged into the whole charade. It’s almost as wacky as the time Kermit saw the holiday mascots get mixed up.

Mandatory Jerry Nelson voice? Yep. Anything muppets? Sweep and Santa, of course. Flustered flippers? Only Kermit’s! So grab your microphone, hide behind a Christmas tree, and help a chimney sweep unclog this episode about “Sesame Street News Flash: Santa Claus!”

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Horror For The Holidays Episode 49: The Nights Before Christmas

Two podcasters, tis enough for one episode. Two films, tis not enough for one franchise.

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Christmas Podding – Who ruined Christmas at your place and How?

This week on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding. We start prepping for festive fatigue and uncover the new Seasonal Syndrome that may have you worn out before the big day arrives.

We ask the question, “Who ruined Christmas at your House, and what did they do? plus

Are you a flavour of the month present purchaser? Has buying a present early even come back to bite you when your kids say they don’t want that anymore?

Lets find out with Liam and Ness as we talk all things Christmas all year long on Christmas Podding.

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Episode 113 – The Ghost of Christmas Present

Hello you beautiful people!
It’s another packed show and we start off by looking at a tradition from Yorkshire here in the UK.  The Yorkshire Christmas Pie was a multiple bird roast inside a pie.
Alas it’s not really a thing these days, but I give you a recipe so you can go and make your own.

Then Bob Baker our podcast barman looks at the word ‘Torch’ in Do You Hear What I Hear.

Next up it’s the quiz. I scored a respectable 8, see if you can do better.

A couple of years ago Benji Pearson asked me to help him design his Halloween costume of Jacob Marley, well this year he’s looking at being The Ghost of Christmas Present. We discuss what he looks like in What The Dickens.

Then Bob is back with Spread a Smile of Joy and he’s suggesting a lovely concept called Santa’s Kindness Ornament and Journal from Demdaco.
Here’s a link:
https://www.demdaco.com/santas-kindness-ornament-journal/

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is 1200 Ghosts.  It’s a YouTube mash up that takes clips from 400 versions of A Christmas Carol and puts them together to tell the story.  It’s definitely worth a watch:

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Merry Christmas!

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Disney Holiday Loops: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar

On this episode of ‘Tis the Soundtrack, we’re continuing our exploration of Disney Holiday Loops by anchoring down at Trader Sam’s Enchanged Tiki Bar.

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

Intro music “Krampus Workshop” by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc.

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Surf Christmas with Hunter King

I have so little surf Christmas music in my collection that I turned to WTUL DJ Hunter King, host of “Storm Surge of Reverb” to see if there was a substantial body of surf Christmas music. As I expected, the answer is yes.

We talk about old and new Christmas surf, Hunter’s relationship to Christmas music, and vinyl because it almost goes without saying that as a surf music fan, he’s a vinyl guy.

In the episode, I mention my insane Dick Dale interview–really a monologue–and it’s so dizzying it’s worth your time.

I was pleasantly surprised how easy much of today’s playlist was to find. A lot is on Bandcamp, and I found The Avalanches’ Ski Surfin’ at the iTunes Store. I only had to ask for mp3s from Hunter for The HE 5, and you can find their excellent version of “Auld Lang Syne” on the 2015 Psych-Out Christmas compilation. I assume Iggy Pop’s version of “White Christmas” was the album’s sales pitch, but I got it for the versions of “Silent Night” and “Jingle Bell Rock” by New Orleans’ Quintron and Miss Pussycat.

Finally, in the closing notes I mentioned the best-of shows I did after reaching episode 100. Here’s the first of that series.

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