Hello you beautiful people!

We start the show with a version of A Christmas Carol. This was produced by the BBC in 1977 and starts Michael Hordern as Scrooge. It stays very close to the book.

You can watch it here:  https://odysee.com/@GaryPSmith:6/AChristmasCarol1977:a

Then we have Jack Ask, and it’s our second question from listener Travis. Is a maths question acceptable as a reindeer game?

In Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob Baker looks at the British use of the word Pratt.

Then it’s The Christmas Quiz. This is the last one from the book I’ve been using, but never fear, I have another book that I’ll be starting next week.

Next up Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas. This time he’s looking at Gremado in Brazil where it’s Christmas all year long.

Check out Bob’s podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Then in we take a look at some Guinness World Records about Christmas trees. There are some very interesting records and even one you could have a go at beating.

This episodes recommendation is the sit com Father Ted. It was made in the late 90s and is very funny, and has a classic Christmas episode. If you can find it, give it a watch.

Get in touch:

Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com

Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!

We start the episode with a version of A Christmas Carol. This one is a Christmas special of the long running Canadian kids show The Buck Shot Show and it’s called Buckanezer Scrooge.  It’s an interesting one.

Watch it here:

Then Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear. Do you know the difference between an Estate and a Station Wagon? You’re about to find out.

Check out Bob’s pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:

https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

After the joke it’s the Quiz. I scored 7, see if you can beat that.

Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas and it’s another place we should all visit.

This episode’s Christmas Not So Classic is called Father Christmas by The Kinks. It never hit the charts, but it still pops up in the odd film every now and then.

Have a look:

This episode’s recommendation is Elimation, a podcast where a dad and his two grown sons discuss what films, songs and sitcoms are the best. I’ve been enjoying it.

Check it out here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/elimination/id1523720572

Get in touch.

Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com

Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas!

Hello everybody, we’re back for a brand new year!

First up it’s Christmas All Over The World and we take a look at the Catalonian tradition of El Caganer.  A small figurine doing a poo in a nativity scene.

Next Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the meaning of the word ‘Rubber’.

After the Joke, it’s the Quiz.  Make sure you email me your score.

Then Bob is back with a brand new segment.  It’s called Where Are You Christmas and in it, Bob looks for places around the world where Christmas is celebrated all year round.

Check out Bob’s Podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:

https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is Bah Humbug! The Story of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol.  It’s a live reading starring James Earl Jones as Scrooge and Martin Sheen as everyone else. It’s worth a look, so check it out here:

This episodes recommendation is The Detectorists, a delightful British sitcom starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.  All the episodes are on YouTube and are easy to find.

Get in touch:

Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com

Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.

It’s a packed show so let’s not mess about.
First up it’s Santa Claus is NOT Coming to Town, and listener Timothy Dumont has shared the story of how he spoiled the myth of Santa to a bunch of teenagers.

Do you know the difference between a Sidewalk and Pavement?  Well there isn’t one and, in Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob Baker explains it all.

Then it’s our yearly visit to Shelli and Frank Arnold’s Christmas village.  It’s a true work of art and if you want to check it out I’ve put a bunch of pictures on Facebook.

Next up we chat to Steven A McKay. He’s a historical fiction writer and each year he writes a novella or short story featuring the characters from his Robin Hood series.  This year’s book has two stories, The Heretic of Haltemprice Priory and The Winter Hunt.
If you want to check it out, here’s a link:
https://amzn.eu/d/b54tTF4

We also play Wassail The Night Away. A song written by Steven and his podcast co-host.

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is Blackadder’s Christmas Carol, but if you want to hear it you’ll have to go to The Advent Calendar House Podcast, where I chat about it with host Mike Westfall.
Here’s a link:
https://adventcalendar.house/episodes/blackadders-christmas-carol

Then Bob Baker is back with Spread a Smile of Joy.  The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, so why not go carol singing this year and spread some joy around your neighbourhood.
Check out Bob’s podcast here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Then Jeanie Mulligan is back to have another go at The Quiz.
See if you can beat her score (you shouldn’t find it too hard).

This episode’s recommendation is I’m Not Complaining with Robin and Juno. My two daughters are possibly the world’s youngest podcast hosts, and I think you’ll enjoy their show so have a listen:
anchor.fm/notcomplaining

I’m also plugging my stuff so if you want any merch here’s a link:
https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-total-christmas-podstore

And if you want to read my book (WARNING: it contains lots of rude words) here’s a link:
https://amzn.eu/d/5zZ6YE9

Get in touch:
Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas!

This show has it all.
Well, it has some stuff.

First up it’s The Quiz, see if you can beat my score of 8.

Then Bob Baker explains the difference between University and College in Do You Hear What I Hear.

We’ve been sent another Worst Present Ever from Rob Taylor, and this one is a Festive Bounty.

After that, listener Benjamin Hall has sent us a definitive top 5 of the all time greatest US Christmas adverts.  If you disagree you’re welcome to send me your top 5.

This episode we have another giveaway.  If you’d like to win a copy of The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Bryton Taylor, all you have to do is email me ‘Let’s ‘ave it’, and it could be yours.
Check out the book here:
https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-Unofficial-Elf-Cookbook

Then, thanks to a question in The Quiz, we look at who Kerstman is.  It’s an interesting one.

It seems that in The Quiz last episode, Martin Goodman was the only listener who knew Showaddywaddy sung Hey Mr Christmas, well this episode we have a listen to it.
Check out the song here:

Then Bob Baker is back with Spread a Smile of Joy, and he looks at giving thanks as a way to spread the love.
Check out Bob’s pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, it’s great:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is a Rude Retelling by Brian Harvey of East 17 fame.  It’s not for the sensitive, but it’s a bit of fun if you don’t mind swearing.
Here’s a link:

This episode’s recommendation is a British sitcom called Miranda.  Me and the wife have just rewatched all 20 episodes and I think you’ll enjoy it.
Not sure if it’s streaming where you live, but here’s a link:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1533435/

Get in touch:
Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.com
Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas!

It’s a packed episode filled with all sorts.

We begin with a look at the Cornish custom of Star Gazy Pie.  It’s not the most appetising pie you’ll ever see, but it has a great history.

Then our Podcast Barman Bob Baker takes a look at Caskets and Coffins.

Next it’s our yearly tradition of looking at Seth’s Christmas Ghost Stories produced by Biblioasis.
If you want to win the latest 3 books in the series email me with the following…
“Yeah, I’ll ave em”.
Check out the lovely little books here:
https://www.biblioasis.com/product-category/fiction/seths-christmas-ghost-stories/

In last episode’s quiz I had never heard of the song Christmas Through Your Eyes by Gloria Estefan, so we take a look at the song, which was a B-side to the Miami Mega Mix.

Want to watch a badly acted operatic version of A Christmas Carol?  Then check out Mr Scrooge from South Carolina ETV.
Here’s a link:

Next up Bob is back with Spread A Smile of Joy and he talks about giving blood.  It’s a great way to save a life.

Then it’s The Christmas Quiz and you get to test yourself against the lovely Jeanie Mulligan from Ireland .

Get in touch:
Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!

It’s a packed episode and we start off with a great story from listener Rob Taylor, he shares the story of his worst present ever.

Then Bob is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and we’re looking at the correct way to pronouce the letter ‘Z’ (spoiler, it’s ZED).

Then it’s the quiz, we’ve had a few people send in their scores from last week. I managed 7 this week, see how you can do.

After that Bob is back with another way you can spread a little happiness.
Check out Bob’s podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Then it’s the first part of our interview with the delightful Jeanie Mulligan from Ireland. We had a great chat, and you’ll learn a thing or two about an Irish Christmas.

This episodes recommendation is the audiobook of Stephen King’s Under the Dome. It’s on YouTube and it’s around 30 hours long. That’ll keep you occupied.

Get in touch…
Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.com
Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people.
For many years I’ve thought Scrooge’s gift to the Cratchitt family of a huge turkey was ridiculous. How on earth would they cook it in time for their Christmas dinner?
Well greater minds than mine have looked into it and thanks to their brains and research we look at it the feasibility of such a large turkey.
Here’s a link to the full article:
https://infinitequestpodcast.com/extras/f/how-big-was-the-prize-turkey-in-a-christmas-carol

Keeping on the subject of Turkey’s, this episode’s Christmas Not So Classic is Ho Ho Ho (Who’d be a Turkey at Christmas) by Sir Elton John.
It’s not that good, but you can check it out here:

Then, in Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob Baker looks at the word Jelly as used to describe Santa’s belly.

Then it’s The Quiz, I scored a respectable 8. Let me know how you got on.

After the joke Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy and he looks at the practice of Jeep Ducking.
Check out Bob’s podcast, Festive Foreign Fans, here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

In Christmas All Over The World we look at the lovely Mexican tradition of Las Posadas, where a procession of people re-enact Joseph and Mary’s attempts to find lodgings.  It’s fun for all the family.

This episode’s recommendation comes from listener Timothy Lewis and it’s called Words Unravelled, a podcast that looks at everything to do with words.
Have a listen, I think you’ll enjoy it:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/words-unravelled-with-robwords-and-jess-zafarris/id1737751787

Get in touch:
Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas!