It’s fluffy, sweet, and studded with raisins and candied fruit peel. It’s the Italian Christmas cake known as Panettone. Get ready to talk with your hands, along with me and Max Miller of Tasting History as we dig in.
Be on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you’re from.
What’s up, dudes? Ed Daly, author of The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide to Your Favorite Holiday, and I talk all things Charles Dickens as we dive into ‘80s versions of A Christmas Carol! There were some real heavyweights! George C Scott, Michael J Fox, others without a middle initial in their stage name… Mickey Mouse? Check. Alice, Bankrupt Scrooge, and AC? Yep. Three Dog Night? Oh yeah! So put on your nightshirt, start up your smoke machine, and travel to the past with this episode! Oh, and go check out Ed’s book! It’s rad!!
Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to folk new age guitarist about his new Christmas album, his fifth, Twilight, The Magic Of Christmas. They also talk about his journey from playing guitar in a rock band to John Denver’s influence, which led him to a four-album deal (all Christmas albums). Bob also shares the story of how he actually connected with John Denver’s family, and was invited to perform with members of John’s original band. And he talks about how different the new album is from everything he’s previously done (including his cover of the Snow Miser/Heat Miser song)!
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On the thirteenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I review a game that was voted on by listeners of the podcast, and instagram followers. I am covering the Funko games card game titled: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Twinkling Card Game. Does this game get you in the mood to have the Hap Hap Happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap danced with Danny Kaye? Listen in, as I discuss the rules, and my thoughts on the game. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@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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This is Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day.
Today we ask the question “Should Kids be Banned from all Christmas Parties” and why we think it may just ad to your festivities.
You wont believe what the most popular activity is to do on Christmas Eve and why we think you should plan today to avoid it plus
We unpack why experts are saying we shouldn’t return home on Christmas Day, and why staying local is a better option.
Make sure you check out Christmas Poddings Spotify Playlist. We have all the best Christmas Classics in one place for you to enjoy and share with your family. (Link Below)
All part of Christmas Poddings 12 days of Christmas Poddings Podcasts, counting down to the big day with Liam and Ness on Christmas Podding.
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Welcome to episode 69 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I’ll be talking about the phenomenal 1987 compilation, “Mint Sound’s X’mas Album.”
When it comes to Japanese Christmas compilations from the 1980s, Yen Records’ “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” seems to get most of the attention. It’s a great, groundbreaking album, but I don’t think it holds a candle to Mint Sound’s. I actually prefer “Winter Lounge” to “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” but I think this one outshines them both. It has a great mix of songs and you never forget that you’re listening to a Christmas album. A few of the songs from Yen Records are a bit on the esoteric side.
One thing I think about when listening to my Japanese albums is how much return value they have. In other words, is this something I’d listen to repeatedly, or only when I’m dusting it off for the podcast? On the original vinyl, there’s not a single song I’d skip over. I’ve listened to the entire album dozens and dozens of times, and it holds up well to repeated listens. This is one of a dozen or so albums that I’d recommend to anyone wanting to start a collection of Japanese Christmas music.
That said, be sure to listen in on Christmas Day for an even bigger treat. As I started collecting Japanese Christmas music, I developed an appreciation for City Pop. I kept hoping to find a previously unknown City Pop Christmas collection. One of the guys in Japan uncovered just that about a year ago, and I finally managed to get a copy. It’s a spectacular collection you can’t hear anywhere else, and you’re sure to enjoy it!
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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You have no idea how much Christmas I have crammed into this episode.
First up there’s a quick recommendation of one of my favourite Christmas films.
It’s called Christmas, Again and I love it.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3894188/
Next up is a treat for any fans of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Nate Hance has done a fantastic Jazz take on the Vince Guaraldi soundtrack.
Have a listen here:
https://natehance.bandcamp.com/album/a-charlie-brown-christmas-nhanced
Then it’s Do You Hear What I Hear with Bob Baker, and he’s wishing us a Happy or Merry Christmas.
Then, thanks to our listener Timothy Lewis, I have a listen to 5 Christmas songs from the US and say if I’ve ever heard them before.
Here they are:
Hard Candy Christmas – Dolly Parton https://youtu.be/GOzi-gD7-ts
Then we have Scott Newman reading another interesting story about the life of the real Saint Nicholas. Sounds like old Saint Nick had a bit of temper on him.
Next up we have, for the 3rd year in a row, the wonderful Shelli Arnold telling us all about her Christmas village. You have to check out the pictures on Facebook to truly appreciate it.
Then Natalie Bickel tells us the story of how she found out the truth about Santa when she was only 6!
Natalie is the author of The Christmas Clue a delightful children’s book that could be the perfect start to a yearly tradition.
Check it out here:
Then it’s one of the laziest versions of A Christmas Carol I’ve ever covered. It could’ve been so good, but instead was naff.
It’s A Sesame Street Christmas Carol, don’t watch it:
Then it’s the quiz and we have Adam Kennedy on to try his luck and he does okay.
Adam has a very funny Christmas album that you need to listen to:
https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-village
Then we have Bob Baker’s final Wonderful Christmastime of the year and he gives us 10 great suggestions for how to make the season bright.
This episode’s recommendation is I’m Not Complaining with Robin and Juno, a wonderful podcast hosted by the world’s youngest podcasters.
Have a listen:
The other recommendation is my book. Thursday Night’s Alright by Jack Andrews.
It’s great.
After the credits we have Between The Lights by E F Benson read by Tony Dixon.
Tony Dixon is the host of Happy Halloween podcast which is great:
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This is Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day.
Today we fight back against Noel Narcissists, those people who claim to LOVE Christmas more than anyone else and rob us of the joy we all feel and deserve.
We have a new idea of what to do if you find yourself all alone on Christmas Day, would you consider a Festive Hike? plus
The number one way to keep yourself out of debt this Christmas, we have all the advice you’ll need to stay debt free.
Make sure you check out Christmas Poddings Spotify Playlist. We have all the best Christmas Classics in one place for you to enjoy and share with your family. (Link Below)
All part of Christmas Poddings 12 days of Christmas Poddings Podcasts, counting down to the big day with Liam and Ness on Christmas Podding.
Listen to this episode of Christmas Podding
Author: Liam Renton
Title: Christmas Podding- Noel Narcissists -We fight back against those who claim to LOVE Christmas more than everyone else.
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Hey everybody! I’m back today with another episode, 3 recommendation (a movie, a TV episode and a book), another Santa and more of The Lost Years of Santa Claus!
Today we’re traveling to France to discuss the wonderful fairy godmother named Tante Arie (Aunt Airie/Aunt Arie)! She is a fascinating blend of so much history, with enormous powers and abilities as well! From the Franche-Comte region of France near the Swiss border, this lovely lady brings gifts and a lot more. Listen, learn and share her story with others!
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The worlds of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens collide!
In today’s episode I talk to writer/director Mark Shanahan – who’s back on the show to talk more about his play A Sherlock Carol. Along for the ride is his partner in this endeavor, Drew McVety – he stars as Sherlock Holmes and is also one of the producers. After we catch up with Mark and find out all about how Drew portrays Sherlock Holmes, I subject them to another round of the Cozy Christmas Questionnaire – and it turns out these two are full of Christmas spirit, (even if one of them doesn’t like Egg Nog…). I also find out that not only are these two incredibly talented people, but they are also some of the kindest people you will ever meet. So settle in for another Cozy Christmas conversation and join us as we chat about A Sherlock Carol and Christmas shopping, music, foods, and memories – and find out why we should all aspire to be like Ebenezer Scrooge!
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This is Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day.
Today we discover exactly how much you should spend on gifts, and you may be surprised at the exact figures we uncovered.
Every family has a HOST HOG, that person who just wont give up hosting Christmas Day, what to do when you want a turn? We have your top tips on navigagting through a tricky situation plus
Does anyone actually go Christmas Caroling anymore? We dont in Australia, but we discover if its still a thing?
Make sure you check out Christmas Poddings Spotify Playlist. We have all the best Christmas Classics in one place for you to enjoy and share with your family. (Link Below)
All part of Christmas Poddings 12 days of Christmas Poddings Podcasts, counting down to the big day with Liam and Ness on Christmas Podding.
Listen to this episode of Christmas Podding
Author: Liam Renton
Title: Christmas Podding -How to combat Host Hogs, the relatives who wont allow others to host Christmas Day.
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As some of you may know, I host another podcast called “Christmas Morning” with Brandon Gray from “Deck the Hallmark”. Our show is a weekly celebration of Christmas, including news, jokes, days until Christmas countdown, and TV listings. What may be of interest to Tinsel Tunes listeners is the Christmas music battle we do at the end of each episode where we compete to bring the best version of a given song by an independent artist on BandCamp.com. I’m including one episode of Christmas Morning here in the Tinsel Tunes feed because we’d love to have you over there. (If this isn’t your thing, no worries! I won’t be including any more of these here) You can find out more information about the show at christmasmorningpodcast.com. I hope you enjoy it!
Here’s the link to vote on the music battle: https://pollforall.com/pkvpm6dx
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As some of you may know, I host another podcast called “Christmas Morning” with Brandon Gray from “Deck the Hallmark”.
Our show is a weekly celebration of Christmas, including news, jokes, days until Christmas countdown, and TV listings. What may be of interest to Tinsel Tunes listeners is the Christmas music battle we do at the end of each episode where we compete to bring the best version of a given song by an independent artist on BandCamp.com.
I’m including one episode of Christmas Morning here in the Tinsel Tunes feed because we’d love to have you over there. (If this isn’t your thing, no worries! I won’t be including any more of these here)
You can find out more information about the show at christmasmorningpodcast.com.
I hope you enjoy it!
It’s the perfect time to find a new Christmas album to listen to this weekend…but after you listen to Christmas Morning!
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🎄15 New Christmas albums: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/arts/music/new-holiday-albums-christmas.html
🎄Keep track of all of the battle songs: https://www.christmasmorningpodcast.com/songs
🎄Listen to the Christmas Battle Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4L8i6OUEAKUn1Z32nJ45Tp?si=87e41e380cc940a8
🎄Stay up to date on Christmas TV: http://www.mostlychristmas.com/christmastvschedule/1/
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🎄Subscribe to Christmas Morning here: www.christmasmorningpodcast.com
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On this episode, we’ll side step the usual debate by talking about the sequel to Die Hard and decide if it is a Christmas movie. We’ll also countdown the top 5 misheard Christmas lyrics and add a Christmas twist to a favorite snack.
00:00 – 02:09 Intro
02:09 – 03:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now (Christmas Tree S’mores)
03:09 – 08:02 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Misheard Christmas Lyrics)
08:02 – 19:59 Die Hard 2 – Is It a Christmas Movie?
19:59 – 22:18 Wrap Up
22:18 – 24:43 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)
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