Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about “Jingle Bell Rock” and how different artists release Christmas music. He also talks to singer/songwriter/consultant/blogger John O’Leary about some of the lesser known things about the writing of “Jingle Bell Rock”, including the conspiracy theories about what might have happened (which probably did happen) in which careers were ended and lives were threatened. They also talked about the songwriting story behind “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, and how that song evolved thanks to Judy Garland, and then, several years later, thanks to Frank Sinatra.
You can find out more about John O’Leary and read his blogs on his website: http://businesslessonsfromrock.com
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It’s gonna, gonna, gonna… It’s gonna be a massively MAY-ry stocking stuffer episode!
In this springtime surprise stocking stuffer episode, Eric and Danny chat through your, yes YOUR topic suggestions. Santa drives the sleigh, but the Christmas Countdown Crew drives this episode. From Christmas in July and Christmas Hymns vs Christmas Songs, to ideas for new Christmas traditions and snow… like any great holiday treat, this ep is packed with gigantically jolly goodness!
Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! Can you believe that we’re already over halfway through May?! Where is time going?!
Journey back 30 years through time with the elves, all the way to the year of 1992, to discuss the Romeo Muller Christmas special, “Noël“, which was marketed as “a Christmas story for all generations”! Does the little red Christmas ornament, who has a happiness, live up to the tagline that describes his short film? Can he spread holiday cheer and share his happiness with all of the elves, or is this special just too surreal? How does having a history and nostalgia with this cartoon affect Anthony’s rankings, and how does it play for Thom and Julia who had no idea this cartoon existed and are seeing it for the first time? All of these questions, and more, will be answered in this fun filled, “Mystery Science Theater 3000“-esque episode that’s sure to bring a smile to your face!
So settle in and enjoy this fun episode which will serve as the perfect way to kick off the week! As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! 🎅🏻 🎄 🎁 🦌 ⛄️ 🦉 🔔 🚂 🤶🏻 ❄️ 🎀
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Christmas Alphabet is all about Christmas – in alphabetical order.
Every two weeks there’s a new episode about Christmas: history, memories and music, all starting with one letter of the alphabet.
The podcast is written and hosted by Wayne – an author, broadcaster and Baptist pastor in Manchester, UK.
This time we look at Christmas starting with the letter M.
We’re exploring: Merry Christmas, Mary and the Manger, the Magi and their Myrrh. We’re trying some Mince pies, going to Midnight Mass and the Christmas Markets for some Mulled wine and watching Miracle on 34th Street. Then there’s a whole catalogue of Christmas songs including hits by Justin Bieber, Shaking Stevens and Cliff Richard. We have a listen to Mary’s Boy Child and Mary Did You Know?
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We join BZ as the cops are racing in to arrest him due to Cornelia’s phone call to the police about kidnapping and exploding candy canes. Do you think BZ would have been actually charged? Join us as we discuss Minute 97 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).
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Our Christmas story wraps up this week with part 3 of The Burglar and The Blizzard by Alice Miller. Things get tense as the story’s characters enjoy a somewhat tense Christmas dinner. Will Geoffrey be able to get McVey to confess, or will McVey out smart him? Will McVey’s sister discover the truth about him? Will true love (for a woman he just met mere hours ago) triumph? Find out how the story all ends in today’s episode!
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What’s up, dudes? Robbie Sherman from Conversations with Robbie Sherman and Sherman Sux at Sonic is here with me to talk about the Sega Genesis game Sonic the Hedgehog! We also venture beyond the confines of this show to dive into its cartoon “Sonic Christmas Blast!” We really get into it! From the graphics to the speed, we geek out over the gameplay and design and then contrast it with the cartoon design! Oh, and if you’re wondering if Sonic taps into the Speed Force…he does! He also turns Super Saiyan! So rent a Santa suit 5 sizes too small, grab your power rings, and speed into this episode!!
Happy Monday, friends! This week, the elves dive into the Underunderstood podcast, May 6th as both Revenge of the Sixth Day and Festivus in May, and the Jaws franchise as they dive into the 1987 Jaws: The Revenge – This Time it’s Personal. Let us know what you think about this movie, the Jaws franchise, and how you celebrated Star Wars/Revenge of the Sixth days, and tell us what movie franchise series you’d like to make a Christmas sequel. Also, get ready for a hot take from one of the elves on Quentin Tarantino.
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Gerry from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast, Scott from Holly Jolly X’masu podcast and Tim from the Can’t Wait For Xmas podcast about Christmas songs from the last twenty years that they think are classics, or on their way to becoming classics (or, at least, worthy of being considered classics). This is in response to a growing number of posts and blogs over the last few years claiming that there isn’t any good Christmas music being made any more.
Find out more about Gerry and the Totally Rad Christmas podcast at https://linktr.ee/TotallyRadChristmas
Find out more about Scott and the Holly Jolly X’masu podcast at https://hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com/website
Find out more about Tim and the Can’t Wait For Xmas podcast at https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/
Liam and Ness are putting forward their case this week as to why you need to Go Big or Go Home for this years Christmas celebrations. Why Christmas 2022 needs to be the biggest, best and as epic as possible, with tips on what you can do to make it a real show stopper.
Liam is planning his Christmas lights display on his home already and has come up with a secret weapon that will make every neighbour in his street stop and applaud plus
Where should you spend Christmas this year. We have the list as to the top picks and what countries do Christmas better than every other and why you need to make plans and book now.
On Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast recently voted the THIRD BEST Christmas Podcast on the Planet. (We’ll do better, we promise)
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This episode starts with a brand new segment called Jack-Ask (which is a terrible name and needs to be changed). For some reason a listener thinks your host, Jack, is the person to ask for advice on a Christmas dilemma. What do you do when a guest brings very little food to the table, but takes loads of leftovers when they leave?
Then it’s the triumphant return of Robin Sings (which should really be called Robin and Juno Sing). We had a request from Bob Baker for the girls to sing Where Are You Christmas, so that’s what they did.
We also had a request from Bob Baker to take a look at the British TV show Old Jack’s Boat which has a lovely Christmas episode. It’s called The Christmas Quest and it’s a real tearjerker. I couldn’t find the episode to watch, but you can listen to the story here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio/old-jacks-boat-christmas-quest
This episode we have another Yule Log. This one features Lil Bub an internet famous cat who’s very cute and sits in front of a fire.
If you want to watch it, who am I to stop you. Here’s a link:
Then we have everyone’s favourite segment What The Dickens. This episode we talk about why the chapters of a Christmas Carol are called staves, why Scrooge wants to retire to Bedlam and why every idiot who goes around with Merry Christmas on his lips should be buried with a stake of holly through his heart.
This week’s recommendation is anything by the author Bill Bryson. His books are funny and interesting and they kept me company on my short tour around Wales.
If you want to get in touch, the email is totalchristmas@gmail.com
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“Christmas to me is forgetting their differences and coming together. Singing and laughing, celebrating the spirit of the season… you know, Christmas cheer”
Now we’re touching upon one of my favortie 90’s cartoons! Let’s talk about how Rocko’s Modern Life perfectly blended animated surrealism and relatable scenarios to make the perfect Nicktoon. Oh and it’s Christmas episode is also a nice result.
Learn how Joe Murray, an aspiring animator got into making a Nicktoon and how much of the crew would move on to creating Spongebob, the spirital successor to Rocko.
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What’s up, dudes? Here’s something a little different! I’ve got Little #1 here (with Littles #2-3 doing some sound effects) to give a quick outline of a short Christmas story we wrote back when she was a 4yro. She barely remembers writing it even though most of it was her idea. I just tightened up the story a bit and threw in a few ‘80s bits. Anyway, hope you enjoy this quick minisode!
