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Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! More importantly, Happy “The Batman” week for all those that celebrate! And, *most* importantly,  Happy Final Day of February! Can you believe that, as of tomorrow, we’re already in March? The year is flying! Were that much closer to the Ber Months!

This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony are joined by two very special guests – Gerry Davila of “Totally Rad Christmas” and Chuck Mireles of “Just Another Friday Night” – to discuss the *very* festive and *very* Christmassy 2021 holiday film, “Spider-Man: No Way Home“! As Thom expresses incredulity that this movie somehow even made it onto the schedule in the first place, Julia, Anthony, Gerry, and Chuck gush over Marvel’s latest – and arguably, *greatest* – installment in their long-running franchise. As always with films like this, however, the questions hanging over the episode are: is there enough Christmas within the movie to qualify it as a holiday film? And if not, how will it impact its final rating? To get the answers to those questions, you’ll just have to tune in to find out!

Side-Note: Julia is absent for the first 40 minutes of this nearly two hour episode. This is because she had nothing at all to contribute to the conversation for the first half of this. Once her commentary began to add to the discussion, we decided to put her back in. *Checks notes* Wait a minute…it wasn’t supposed to be Julia’s audio we cut! It was supposed to be Thom’s! We’re so sorry, everybody!

We kid, of course! It was merely due to issues with our recording software that we didn’t realize until after the fact that Julia’s audio wasn’t being captured. But, she’s still in over half of the episode! We just wanted to give you all a heads up as to why you don’t hear her for the first 40 minutes or so!

Anyway, make sure to let us know what you think of this episode, and this movie, on any of our social media pages which you can easily access from our new Linktr.ee at the following link: https://linktr.ee/TisThePodcast.com.

So settle in and enjoy this fun episode that’s full of geeky discourse and Christmas Cheer, despite the content that’s being covered. As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

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Author: Tis the Podcast
Title: You Have A Gift. You Have Power. And With Great Power, There Must Also Come Great Responsibility. (Spider-Man: No Way Home)
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Author: Tinsel Tunes
Title: 44: Jingle Bells
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Welcome to episode 44 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, in honor of Black History Month, I’ll be discussing Chris Hart’s 2015 album “Christmas Hearts – Winter Gift.”

As I mentioned in the episode, Chris Hart’s journey from his early life in California to his success in Japan is a wonderful and inspiring story. I really enjoyed learning more about him, and I hope you found him as interesting as I did.

I’ve been behind schedule all month for a variety of reasons. As I was writing and recording this episode, the Ukrainian invasion was starting. After I had started editing, I decided that, until the war ends, I’ll be donating 50% of any Ko-fi donations or Redbubble sales I receive to help support the people of Ukraine. I’ll mention it in my next episode and in social media.

Join me back here next month for a pair of albums by Iruka. She got her start as a folk singer and is also known for her children’s books. On the 11th, I’ll be covering her 1977 album, “From the Bohemian Forest.” Then on the 25th, I’ll be discussing her 1990 album, “Noel – Fantastic Winter Story.” She’s a wonderful singer and I’m sure you’ll enjoy them.

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. Any proceeds or donations received will be put towards purchasing 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 44 – Chris Hart’s “Christmas Hearts – Winter Gift”

Holly Jolly Xmasu

It’s episode 50 of The Total Christmas Podcast, that’s half a century, wow.

The Yule Log for this episode is from the TV show This Is Us.  Watch the family house burning for a solid hour.  It’s not great.

In this episode we have another deep look at some of the obscure phrases in A Christmas Carol.  Why was Marley “as dead as doornail”?  You’ll soon find out.

Then I share the story of how a friend of mine decided that instead of going round his girlfriend’s house for Christmas, he’d rather drive around the forest.

Then we look at Brer Rabbit’s Christmas Carol, an interesting take on the classic story that is generally pretty naff.  Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcrPdxVpC0M&t=2309s

This episode’s recommendation is Meet David Sedaris a BBC Radio 4 show where author David Sedaris reads out some of his short stories.  It’s a great listen so check it out:
https://fourble.co.uk/podcast/sedaris

If you want to get in touch email me at:
totalchristmas@gmail.com

Merry Christmas

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 50 – Driving Round All Christmas
Total Christmas

On this episode, we’ll talk about what we know (or more accurately what we think we know but actually don’t know) about the Magi, aka the Wise Men. We’ve also got a recipe for you for a cranberry cream cheese dip, we’ll count down some Christmas jokes, and we’ll close things out with a fun new interactive segment for 2022, “Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time.”

Download here!

00:00 – 01:41 Intro
01:41 – 04:28 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:28 – 07:55 Five Golden Things (Christmas Jokes)
07:55 – 14:27 The Magi
14:27 – 16:54 Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time
16:54 – 18:56 Wrap Up
18:56 – 22:15 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)

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
https://playdatesparties.com/cranberry-cream-cheese-dip/

Totally Rad Christmas!
https://totallyradchristmas.buzzsprout.com/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 094: The Magi aka the Wise Men

Seasons Eatings

While this item can be enjoyed all throughout the year, it’s commonly created for the holiday season.  It’s considered a sandwich cookie with a lovely jam centre.  It derives from a dish considered the oldest recipe for a pie written down.  Like many recipes, the flavours change from region to region, but the original can be traced back to one place.  It’s a cookie made from ground nuts, spices, and jam.  We’re exploring the history and origins of the linzer cookie.

Sources:

Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets

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Author: Glen Warren
Title:

Season’s Eatings – Linzer Cookie

Season's Eatings

Carol of the Bells brings out the Christmas spirit in all of us!
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Stay up to date on Christmas TV: http://www.mostlychristmas.com/christmastvschedule/1/

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Author: Bramble Jam Podcast Network
Title: February 23rd – 305 Days/43 Weeks Until Christmas
Chrismas Morning

What’s up, dudes? Thank you for being a friend! That’s right! It’s Rue McClanahan’s birthday, so I’ve got Lisa from Sass N Sips, Matt from North Pole Radio, and Thom and Anthony from ‘Tis the Podcast here to talk about “The Golden Girls”! We’ve get into it all! Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia: these ladies shared the love and threw the shade! So sit out on the lanai, hang up your calendar of the men of Blanche’s boudoir, eat some cheesecake in memory of Betty White, and dig into this episode!

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Sass N Sips

North Pole Radio

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Author: Gerry D / Lisa, Matt Spaulding, Anthony Caruso, Thom Crowe
Title: The Golden Girls (w/ Lisa, Thom, Matt, and Anthony)

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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics!

This week, the elves talk their favorite Super Bowl LVI commercials, trailers for upcoming movies, and the 2021 Netflix movie “Single All The Way” which was not to everyone’s liking. What were the issues they had with it? And what did they think worked about the film? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

And make sure to get excited, because next week starts 5 weeks worth of guest stars! Kicking it off? Gerry D. of “Totally Rad Christmas” and Chuck Mireles of “Just Another Friday Night” to discuss the extraordinarily festive Christmas movie (at least by Todd Killian of “Christmas Clatter” standards), “Spider-Man: No Way Home“! After that? Well, March is International Women’s Month! So, in addition to celebrating everybody’s favorite elf – Julia – all month long, we’ve also lined up four weeks worth of Christmas content that’s led by strong women which we will discuss with four strong women who listeners know and love that will be joining us! So, plenty to look forward to coming up! (Including the return of Patreon content! Just like last year, we took the beginning of the year off to recoup from the holidays, but the bonus episodes are roaring back beginning in March so stay tuned for more details on that!)

In the meantime, enjoy this fun episode! As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! 🎅🏻 🎄 🎁 🦌 ⛄️ 🚂 🔔 🦉 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

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Author: Tis the Podcast
Title: You’re The Worst Fake Boyfriend! (Single All The Way)
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In today’s episode I read The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled by Washington Gladden, talk about my dream of being Santa one day, and give a review on the book The Miracle of Ebenezer Street by Catherine Doyle.

There’s nothing too strange about the adventure or the wood sled in Gladden’s story, but it’s a wonderfully cozy Christmas story that will give you all the Christmas feels. What better way to kick off a Monday?

I’m looking for your Christmas memories – tell me about a time that you met Santa Claus – whether at the mall or by your tree! Send you Christmas memories to cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:04 The Miracle of Ebenezer Street

05:18 Christmas Memories of Santa

10:22 Story Introduction

14:22 The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled

44:53 Thoughts on the story

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Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375

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Author: ArtK
Title: The Strange Adventures of a Wood Sled

Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Aric Steinberg, Executive Vice President of Development and Artist Relations of the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.  He shares many of the ways you can help singers and musicians, so they can continue to make the music we all love! Plus, for singers, musicians and others in the music industry, Aric explains how you can get the help you need! You can find out more, and get involved, at https://www.sweetrelief.org

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Author: Ken Kessler
Title: Aric from Sweet Relief On Help For The Music Industry (and How You Can Help, Too)!
Sounds of Christmas

Welcome to episode 43 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I’ll be discussing the 2016 album, “Christmas Songs” by the R&B Pop artist, May J.

When I first started collecting Japanese Christmas music, I didn’t buy much contemporary music. My main focus was the 1960s through 1980s. As I got more, though, and started doing my podcast, I started checking out more recent music. I’ve found some great albums, so I’m glad I expanded my horizons a bit. I’ve mentioned before that, for a while, I relied on some sharing sites to find new music. Part of what intrigued me about May J.’s album was the fact that, not only was it not on any of those sites, but as soon as one site would upload it, it would either be taken down immediately, or the site itself would actually be taken down. I’m guessing the Mouse was the main reason for that, which is why I only include a brief sample of the one song in this episode.

You may have noticed that this episode came out later than I planned, and that I’ve been absent from social media for the most part. Some of that is due to the post-Christmas malaise that normally sets in, but my personal life has also been extremely hectic. I’m hoping to be back on track shortly.

I hope you enjoyed May J.’s album. Join me back here on the 25th as I discuss Chris Hart’s 2015 album, “Christmas Hearts – Winter Gift,” for Black History Month.

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. Any proceeds or donations received will be put towards purchasing 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 43: May J.’s “Christmas Songs”

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Episode G of The Christmas Alphabet Podcast.

Christmas Alphabet is a podcast about Christmas all through the year, in alphabetical order. Every two weeks there’s a new episode about Christmas feelings and facts 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 it’s all sorts of things starting with the letter G
We have G for Gift-Giving and for Angel Gabriel and Gavin and Stacey at Christmas.
Our Christmas song among many Gs is Good King Wenceslas, and we unpack the unlikely story of the man who wasn’t a king and the man who made up a carol to tell his story.

Please subscribe to this independent and podcast with no commercials. Please tell your friends about us and give us a positive review. If you want a shout-out on the next episode, just make a comment about what you’ve heard and we’ll include your thoughts.
Thanks for your support.

Our Christmas podcast friend is Jack at the Total Christmas Podcast. Listen to his excellent pod at https://www.totalchristmaspodcast.com/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-christmas-podcast/id1511506654

We’re on the socials and have our own website. Find us on:
https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasAlphabet
https://twitter.com/christmasalpha
https://www.instagram.com/christmasalphabet/
http://christmasalphabet.com
email wayne@christmasalphabet.com

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Author: Wayne Clarke
Title: Christmas Alphabet G
The Christmas Alphabet Podcast

After Santa finishes giving the reindeer team the inspirational speech, they take off to rescue little Joe!  Plus: The book reveals what Anya was doing while this was happening!  Join us as we discuss Minute 95 of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985).

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Author: santabytheminute
Title: Minute 95 – You’ve Got to Fly Like the Wind
Santa By the Minute

Love is in this air…LOVE FOR CHRISTMAS!
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Author: Bramble Jam Podcast Network
Title: February 16th – 312 Days/44 Weeks Until Christmas
Chrismas Morning

This week we return to world of Jim Henson with the 1992 holiday classic The Muppet Christmas Carol! You know how this story goes: Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly old turd who only loves his money. Three spirits show him the error of his ways, yadda yadda yadda Christmas is saved!

But the Muppets put their own unique spin on this tale, with some help from Jaws: The Revenge star Michael Caine! Is it enough to overcome what an often dark and tragic story A Christmas Carol can be? Or do the Muppets take things too far in the sillier direction? Join us as we answer these questions and more!

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 128: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Christmas Creeps

Jingle Jank Podcast

Jay and Scott do another “Who Sang it Better?” contest with special guest judge Shannon Dubos. This round’s songs are What Christmas Means to me by Stevie Wonder, The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole, and Somewhere in My Memory by The Tabernacle Choir.

https://jinglejank.com/episodes/040.html

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Author: Scott Newman and Jay LaChapelle
Title: Episode 40 – Who Sang it Better? Round 4 (with Shannon Dubos)
Jingle Jank Podcast

Tis the Podcast

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! And Happy Valentine’s Day!

This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony dive deep into the 2021, Made-For-TV film, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas” – which served as the series finale for the short-lived television show, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist“! This one took all three elves by surprise – not only by being so quirky and witty, but also by the surprisingly powerful way it dealt with the topic of grief against the backdrop of the holidays!

Having never seen the show, however, all three hosts had some questions regarding character history and how exactly Zoey’s powers work! So if you’re a fan of the TV show, fill us in with some context and let us know what you thought of this film, on any of our social media pages, which you can easily access from our new Linktr.ee at the following link: https://linktr.ee/TisThePodcast.com.

So settle in and enjoy this fun episode! Thanks for your love and support, y’all! 🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🚂🔔 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

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Author: Tis the Podcast
Title: How About You Forget About ”Perfect” And Instead Embrace Each Day That This Life Grants You? (Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas)
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