Hello you beautiful people.

It’s another episode with me, your lovely host.
We open the show with a Christmas Not So Classic. It’s called Christmas Isn’t Christmas and it’s from Bon Jovi.  It was only released last year but I hadn’t heard a thing about it.
Have a listen here:

Then Bob Baker is here to look at why us Brits called Bachelor Party a Stag Do, in Do You Hear What I Hear.

Then it’s The Quiz, and don’t panic, we’re back to doing it the good old way.  I scored a measily 6, but it’s not an easy one.

After that Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy, and why not literally spread a smile with a bit of humour in your daily interactions.

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is The Stingiest Man in Town starring Basil Rathbone and it’s okay I suppose.
You can watch it here:

This episode’s recommendation, thanks to Natalie Bickel, is to write a short story for the Touchpoint Press Christmas Anthology.
Want to learn a bit more, check out this link:
https://touchpointpress.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3opr-9j47rMWEl-HwtsyVqI4F7bmId7NKrWraNg17vGXv5geilFMfpkDw_aem_s30eDy6Ab1GM9kSHWqHihA

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

Merry Christmas.

Hello you beautiful people.

The show begins with a short history of the Christmas tree.  I know it’s been covered by other podcasts, but hopefully you’ll learn a few things you didn’t know.

Then Bob Baker, our self-appointed podcast barman, looks at the meaning of the word Fanny.  Yes, I know, but he’s doing it anyway.

Then we look at Christmas Tree Farm by Taylor Swift.  It’s a fantastic song, but alas it’s not made it into the pantheon of Christmas classics.

Next up Bob returns with Spread A Smile of Joy and it’s been suggested by yours truly.  Why not paint some stones up and leave them around your neighbourhood.
Check out Bob’s podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Then it’s the quiz.  I scored 7, see if you can do better.

This episode’s recommendation is Off Menu with James Acaster and Ed Gamble.  I think you’ll enjoy it.
Here’s a link:
https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/

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

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!
First up we have this episode’s version of A Christmas Carol and it’s a short one by the Scottish Falseto Sock Puppet Theatre.
It’s very funny and worth a look:

Then it’s Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker is looking at the term “quid”.

Next up is The Quiz, I scored 9.
Beat that.

Then Bob returns with Smile of Joy.
Listen to Bob’s podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans, it’s great:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com

Bob has also sent me a bunch of Christmas songs that get airplay in the states, but had this British boy heard them?

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

Merry Christmas.

Hello you beautiful people!

It’s episode 106 and we’re not messing around, we get straight into it with a Marionette Christmas Carol by Puppets by Arlee.  It is what it says it is, a Christmas Carol using marionettes.
It’s only 13 minutes long and you can watch it here:

Next up it’s Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker looks into the word “Knackers”. What does it mean and where is it from?

Then it’s time for The Quiz.  I scored 8 out of 10, beat that.

After that Bob is back with Spread A Smile of Joy, and thanks to our listener Timothy Lewis, we have another way to spread a bit of joy.
Check out Bob’s podcast here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Then we have the final part of our interview with Adam Parker from Merry Britsmas and we talk some more about Christmas in the UK.  This time we chat about midnight mass, Britsh Christmas music, Santa and other stuff.
Have a listen to the brilliant Merry Britsmas here:
https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/

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

Merry Christmas

Hello you beautiful people!

It’s a packed show and to begin our resident barman Bob Baker combined St Patrick’s Day and Christmas to discuss the British word ‘bloke’ in Do You Hear What I Hear.

Then it’s The Quiz,  I do pretty well this time, so see if you can beat me.

After the joke I discuss the version of A Christmas Carol that I saw at the theatre this year.  It was a youth production and they’d added a modern twist.

The it’s Spread A Smile Of Joy and Bob Baker talks about how you can make doing good deeds a family event.
Check out Bob’s pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Then as part of Christmas All Over The World I speak to Adam Parker the host of Merry Britsmas Podcast.  We had a very long chat and this is part one where we talk about Christmas Eve, opening presents and Christmas food.

This episode’s recommendation is of course Merry Britsmas.
Check it out:
https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/

Get in touch:

Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.com
Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas!

I’m here, you’re here, let’s get started…

We begin with the joke, which is a first, usually it’s in the middle of the show, so don’t let it disorientate you, and we follow it up with The Quiz.

Then Bob is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he’s looking at why us Brits say Lift instead of Elevator (aside from the fact it saves us 3 syllables).

Next up is the return of What The Dickens, and I talk about why Scrooge is called Scrooge and Marley is called Marley, and also is it possible for the streets of London to be both frosty and foggy.

Then it’s a look at A New York Christmas to Remember.  This was a televised Christmas carol church service in which Regis Philbin read out the nativity story accompanied by a load of puppets created by Jim Henson’s workshop.  They’re not muppets, but it’s quite spellbinding.
You can watch it here:

After that, Bob is back with Spread A Smile of Joy, and this time he’s recommending you have a listen to The Story Corps Podcast season 8 which shares a load of stories about people doing nice deeds.
Here’s a link:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-comments/id250500859?i=1000559427740

Also check out Bob’s podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Then it’s Christmas All Over The World and we look at the why it’s a tradition to take a walk among the tombstones on Christmas Eve in Finland.

This episode’s recommendation is Petty Crimes podcast, and it’s lots of fun.
Why not have a listen:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/petty-crimes/id1612693094

If you want to get in touch I’d love to hear from you.
Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people.

It’s a brand new year and the show is back.
First up it’s the quiz and it’s not easy, I scored a pitiful 5 and a half, see how much better you can do.

Then Bob Baker brings us Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the great English tradition of “whinging”.

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol was suggested by listener Rob Davison.  It’s an episode of Chucklevision called A Christmas Chuckle.  It’s a very loose take on the story, but it has its moments.
You can watch it here:

Next up listener Alfred Perales shares how he broke the news to his son that ther is no Santa Claus.

Then Bob Baker starts his brand new segment Spread A Smile Of Joy.  This is a wonderful idea and it’s all about spreading goodwill to those around you.

If you want to get in touch we’d love to hear from you.

Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
Web: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas.

Hello you beautiful people.
It’s a jam packed episode filled with festive joy.

First up it’s Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker talks about Father Christmas.  These days it’s just another name for Santa, but his origins are very different.

Then it’s Jack Ask and my self-appointed best friend Chris has a a question which isn’t a dilemma, but I answer it anyway.

We haven’t had a yule log for a while but we have one now.  This one is Fireplace for the Home Classic Edition on Netflix.  It’s an hour of a real fire, with a very exciting highlight.
Well worth a look.

Then it’s the quiz and to help answer the questions we have the return of Steven A McKay.  He’s written some great Christmas short stories and he has a podcast. We also play his Christmas song.
Check out his stuff here:
https://stevenamckay.com/

Then it’s another Jack Ask.  This one comes from Adam Parker from the Merry Britsmas Podcast.  Should he decorate his neighbours tree as a festive surprise?
Check out Merry Britsmas:
https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/

Then it’s some adverts for my merch.  If you want a T-Shirt or similar with the show logo on it, you can buy one here:
https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/

Also why not read my book.  It’s only for grown-ups but it might make you laugh:

Then we have the triumphant return of Shelli Arnold and Frank the Tank.  They give us a guided tour of their wonderful Christmas village.
I’ve posted pictures on Facebook, you really should have a gander.

This episode version of A Christmas Carol is an old time radio show from 1949. It’s an episode of Richard Diamond Private Detective and it’s alright I suppose.
Have a listen:
https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/crime/richard-diamond-private-detective/a-contemporary-christmas-carol-1949-12-24

Then we have another song from Adam Kennedy. This one is very funny.
Check out the full album here:
https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-village

Then Bob is back with Christmas Everyday.
If you want to have a listen to his show Festive Foreign Film Fans, here it is:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Then Ed Daly is back to tell us the story of how he found out about Santa.
Check out Ed’s book, it’s great:

This episode I’m recommending I’m Not Complaining with Robin and Juno.
My two daughters, and possibly the world’s youngest podcasters, host a weekly show where they talk about their lives.
Have a listen:

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

Merry Christmas

It’s a packed show for you boys and girls.

First up Bob Baker, our self-appointed podcast barman, looks at how us Brits use the word Diary.

Then it’s the quiz, and this episode trying his arm at the questions we have Adam Kennedy.  Adam has a comedy Christmas album that is well worth a listen so check it out here:
https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-village

Next up it’s Jack Ask and this time the question comes from our Scandinavian American correspondent Benji Pearson.

Then we have a joke from Benji.

After that we find out who won the ‘A Ghost Story for Christmas’ books by Biblioasis that we offered in the last episode.  Juno helps us pick the winner.
If you want to check them out, here’s a link:

and if you want to listen to Juno’s podcast check it out here:
anchor.fm/notcomplaining

Then Bob is back with Christmas Everyday with a wonderful tradition you can keep on your shelf and did into for a bit of Christmas nostalgia.
Have a listen to Bob’s podcast here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is an episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and, despite it being one of the loosest versions I’ve seen, it’s brilliant.
Ed Daly comes on and helps me discuss it.
If you want to check out Ed’s fantastic Christmas book, here’s a link:

If you want to get in touch, I’d love to hear from you.

email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
web: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas

Episode 96 – It’s Always Sunny At Christmas