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Total Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.

It’s another packed show, and we start off with a Jack Ask.  Travis wants to know what the perfect Christmas morning beverage is…  and I tell him.

Then we have a christian propeganda version of A Christmas Carol. It’s from 2001 and stars Dean Jones and it’s called Scrooge & Marley.
You can watch it here:

Next up is the Christmas joke and the less said about that the better.

Then we play another song from Adam Kennedy.  It’s possibly my favourite because I love the idea behind it.
Check out the full album here:
https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-village

Then we have an interview with historical fiction author Steven A McKay.  He’s written some brilliant Christmas stories featuring characters from the Robin Hood legend.
You can check out his work and also his podcast, Rock Paper Swords here:
https://stevenamckay.com/

Next up it’s the quiz and to give use the answers we have Duane and Scott from Tinsel Tunes.
Check out Tinsel Tunes here:

If you want to buy some of my merch you can do so here, all profits go to Save the Children:
https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-total-christmas-podstore

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

Merry Christmas

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 97 – A Quiz, a Carol and a Medieval Christmas
Total Christmas

Total 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

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Title:

Episode 96 – It’s Always Sunny At Christmas

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Total Christmas

It’s episode 95 and it’s a corker!

We begin by following up on last weeks episode when Benji Pearson mentioned an old long forgotten Christmas song about the 3 wise men.  He hasn’t been able to find a recording so he’s gone and done it himself.

Then it’s Jack Ask and I sort out some Christmas conundrums for listener Travis.

Next up it’s Bob Baker and Cav has suggested a high tech way of keeping it Christmas all year long.

Then it’s The Christmas Quiz and we have Ed Daly on to see how well he can score.
Ed is the author of The Christmas Book: The ultimate guide to your favorite holiday.
Here’s a link:

For this episode’s Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob looks at the word ‘Corker’.
Check out Festive Foreign Film Fans here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Then it’s our annual look at classic British Christmas songs that may or may not have made it across to the US.  And in this episode we also have a perspective from New Zealand, both Duane Bailey and Scott Newman from Tinsel Tunes have a listen and see if they know these 6 classics.
Have a listen to Tinsel Tunes here:

A couple of episodes ago I had the competition to win some little spooky ghost stories for Christmas, and now I have 3 more to give away.
If you want to win them contact me with the following 4 words: “Yeah, I’ll ‘ave ’em” and they could be yours.
Check out these lovely little books from Biblioasis here:

Get in touch:
email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
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Merry Christmas

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 95 – Classic British Christmas Songs
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Total Christmas

It’s episode 94 and you know what that means…
it’s episode 94.

First up we talk about the exciting tradition of roller skating to Christmas mass in Venezuela.

Then Bob Baker discusses the difference between Gas and Petrol.

Then Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes podcast tells us his story of how he found out the truth about Santa Claus.

Next up I read out an email from Benji Pearson and he relates a couple of stories about Christmas.

In the quiz this week I managed 9 out of 10, see if you can do any better.

Then Bob is back and the suggestion for Christmas Everyday comes from my self-appointed best friend Cav.  He recommends going on this website for a dose of festive feelings:

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is John Grin’s Christmas starring Robert Guillaume, the star of Benson.  It’s an updated version from 1986.
It’s okay I suppose, have a watch here:

This episode’s recommendation is Tinsel Tunes because I’m on the latest episode.
If you’re not listening already you should be.
Check it out:

Get in touch.
Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.com

Web:  www.totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 94 – Roller Skating to Christmas
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Total Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people!

It’s another pam-jacked episode and we start off with another Jack Ask, but not only that, it has a fantastic new jingle.  Quite frankly it’s the highlight of the show.

Then our Podcast Barman Bob Baker gives us another suggestion for how to keep it Christmassy all year, this one was sent in by Jennifer Kay and our podcast mascot Little Elmer.

Next up is the quiz.  I scored 7, see if you can beat that.

Then it’s the joke.  The less said the better.

This episode we’re giving away some lovely little books.  They’re part of the ‘Seth’s Christmas Ghost Stories’ series.  All you have to do is contact me with the four little words ‘Yeah, I’ll ‘ave ’em’ or if you’re a bit more refined you might like to say ‘Yes, I will have them.’
To learn more about the books here’s a link:

Then Bob is back and this week he’s discussing how we described those gentlemen who collect your garbage or rubbish.

This episode’s version is the not particularly outstanding version by Jetlag Productions.  There are one or two highlights but you can live without it.
Here’s a link:

This episode’s recommendation is The Happy Halloween podcast from friend of the show Tony Dixon.  It looks at all things Halloween and is great for this time of year.
Check it out:
https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/the-happy-halloween-podcast/id1633589441

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

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

Merry Christmas.

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 93 – Jack Ask Jingle All The Way
Total Christmas

Total Christmas

I recorded this 3 times for some pretty embarassing school-boy errors, and it sounds like I recorded it in a small box.  But it’s here and let’s all be thankful.

First up we have the return of Jack Ask.  I solve the Christmas dilemma of whether or not any of the Harry Potter films can be classed as Christmas films.

Next up it’s our Christmas Not So Classic.  The first ever winner of the UK Pop Idol, Will Young, released a Christmas single in 2019 and though it’s a lovely song it did not become a classic.
Check it out, it’s a nice song:

Then Bob Baker our podcast barman talks about cookies or should that be biscuits?

Next up is What the Dickens, and this episode we talk about Mr Charlie D’s side hustle as a magician.  I kid you not,

Then it’s another version of the Christmas Yule Log.  This one is a tie-in to the film Venom: Let there be Carnage.  The film was absolute trolley and sadly the yule log ain’t much better, but if you want to have a look, here’s a link:

Then Bob is back with a great way to keep feeling festive all year round.  This time it’s Christmas music to help you with your training at the gym.

Then it’s the quiz.  I scored 10 out of 10 because I’m incredibly clever.  What will your score be?

This episode’s recommendation is  The Past and the Curious Podcast.  It’s a great history podcast. They say it’s for kids, but I love it.  Have a listen:

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

You’re beautiful, and it’s Christmas!

Listen to this episode of Total Christmas Podcast
Author: Jack
Title: Episode 92 – Yule Logs, Dickens and Jack Ask is Back
Total Christmas

Total Christmas

Hooray!  You’re here and I’ve missed you.

We start the episode with a lovely little Christmas memory from listener Jennifer Kay.

Then it’s Do You Hear What I Hear and our resident podcast barman Bob explains what us Brits are talking about when we say Mucking About.

Then it’s our version of A Christmas Carol and this one is an episode of Boy Meets World called A Very Topanga Christmas.  It’s okay I suppose.
You can watch a very poor version here:

After the Joke we look at Christmas dinner in the Czech Republic and they have some very interesting customs.

Then Bob gives another simple way to keep that Christmas spirit all through the year.

And then we have The Quiz. I scored 9, see if you can do better.

This episode’s recommendation is Desert Island Discs, it’s a BBC radio programme that has been running for over 60 years.  There over a thousand episodes featuring some very famous people.
Check it out here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/desert-island-discs/id342735925

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

Merry Christmas!

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 91 – Boy Meets A Christmas Carol
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Total Christmas

It’s episode 90 and it’s a wonderful thing.

First up it’s Do You Hear What I Hear and our Podcast Barman Bob Baker talks about how us Brits use the word Disco.

Then in Christmas All Over The World we talk about the Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando in the Philipines. Really it should be called the Big Disc Light Display Festival, but it’s not.

Then Bob returns with Christmas Everyday and it’s another great idea for how to keep the Christmas spirit all year long.

Next up is the Quiz.  Can you beat my score of 8?

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is the oldest surviving complete version of the tale.  For a film that is over 110 years old it’s decent enough.
Have a watch here:

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

Web: totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 90 – A 1910 Christmas Carol
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Total Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.

It’s a packed show, so let’s get started.

Inspired by my segment last week, Mary Polte sent us a link to a forgotten Monkees single.  It’s actually We Three Monkees as Mike Nesmith didn’t get involved.
It’s a cover of  Christmas is My Time of Year and you can have a listen here:

Then Jennifer Kay shares the story of when she, her sister and in a separate story her son found out the truth about Santa Claus.

Next up Bob Baker talks to us about Rubbish.

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is a 7 minute study guide summary.  It’s surprisingly thorough and the speech emojis are quite funny.
If you have a spare 7 minutes you might want to check it out:

Then Bob is back and he has a nice way to start each day with a mug of Christmas.
Check out Bob’s podcast here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Next up we look at The Burning of the Devil, a yearly custom that starts off the Christmas season in Guatamala.  It’s also a good oportunity for a spring clean (in the middle of winter).

Then it’s the quiz…  woo hoo!

If you want to get in touch, why don’t you.

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

Merry Christmas

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 89 – A Christmas Carol in 7 Minutes
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Total Christmas

Let’s get this Christmas Show on the road.
First up it’s A Christmas Not So Classic with the not-too-bad Unwrap You At Christmas by the Monkees.  Well, I say ‘The Monkees’ it’s more like Mickey Dolenz and a bunch of other people.
Have a listen:

Then it’s Bob Baker our Podcast Barman with Do You Hear What I Hear and he’s talking about Christmas Hampers.

Then we have The Quiz and it’s all about Santa.  We have Matt Spalding from North Pole Radio proving his incredible knowledge of St Nick.
Check out his podcast:
https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.com/

Then Bob is back with Christmas Everyday and he has another simple method to keep the Christmas feeling whenever you need it.

It’s been a while but we’re once again checking out a Muppet Christmas Special.
This time it’s The Furchester Hotel, a  British kids TV show that is a cross between Fawlty Towers and Sesame Street. It’s a lovely episode so maybe have a look.
Here’s your link:

Why not get in touch.
Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
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Merry Christmas you beautiful person.

Listen to this episode of Total Christmas Podcast
Author: Jack
Title: Episode 88 – A Santa Claus Quiz
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Total Christmas

Merry Christmas.
It’s another packed episode with all sorts of festive goodness.

First up we have a change from our regular quiz format.  Our American-Scandinavian correspondent Benji Pearson has sent in a quiz about Christmas in Scandinavia and, spoiler alert, it’s a tricky one.

Then Bob Baker gives us a lovely suggestion on how to make the most of Christmas in July with it’s lovely summer Christmas music.

Then I have an interview with a friend of my family, Jade, who spent the first 14 years of her life in South Africa.  She tells us about the differences between a South African Christmas and ones in her new home in the UK.

Then Bob returns and we discuss the use of the word ‘Brilliant’.
It’s…….
very good.  (see what I did there).

This episode’s recommendation is Advent Calendar House Podcast with Mike Westfall.
All this month he’s been releasing his July episodes.  Make the most of them because he won’t be back again until December.
Check it out:
https://adventcalendar.house/

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

Merry Christmas!

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 87 – Christmas in South Africa
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Total Christmas

Merry Christmas.

We start the show with Bob Baker and Christmas Everyday and a wonderful idea for how you can have Christmas sweet dreams.

Then it’s the quiz, I got 7, what will you get.

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is an offering from British TV and radio star Kenny Everett.  It’s from 1985 and is certainly of its time.
It’s certainly worth a look, if you fancy a laugh:

Then it’s Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker is looking at what us Brits mean when we say ‘wee’.
Have a listen to Bob’s podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Last episode we chatted to Matt Spaulding and he talked about being Santa, this week he talks to us about how he found out the truth about Santa.
Matt is the host of North Pole Radio Podcast, check it out here:
https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.com/

This episode’s recommendation is I’m Not Complaining with Robin & Juno.  The girls are about to hit their 100th episode, so have a listen and why not send in a short message congratulating them on this milestone.
Here’s their podcast:
anchor.fm/notcomplaing

Get in touch…
email:  totalchristmas@gmail.com
website:  totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas

Listen to this episode of Total Christmas Podcast
Author: Jack
Title:

Episode 86 – Kenny Everett’s Christmas Carol

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Total Christmas

It’s episode 85 and it’s a long one.

First up it’s the quiz, can you beat my score of 7 out of 10.

Then we have Do You Hear What I Hear and our resident podcast barman Bob Baker discusses the word Solictor.

Then we have interview with Matt Spaulding.  Not only is he the host of the excellent North Pole Radio Podcast, but he’s also a real life Santa.  We have a great chat about what it’s like donning the big red suit and being the man himself.
To listen to Matt’s podcast check it out here:
https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.com/

Then Bob is back with a great idea for how to keep Christmas all through the year.
Check out Bob’s podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

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

Merry Christmas.

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Title:

Episode 85 – Let’s Talk To Santa

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Total Christmas

Hello you beautiful people.
It’s another jam packed episode with loads of Christmas for your lovely ears.

First up it’s The Quiz.  10 questions, 10 answers and we’re done.

Then Bob Baker our podcast barman talks about the word Lorry.
Try saying “Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry” 5 times fast.

Then we have another story from the life and times of the real St Nicholas expertly read by Scott Newman.
Check out Scott on Tinsel Tunes:

Then Bob is back with Christmas Everyday with an idea from Benji Pearson.  Why not spread some festive cheer every 25th of the month on social media.
If you haven’t listened to Bob’s great podcast Festive Foreign Film Fans, you can check it out here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Then thanks to a suggestion from Ty Virgin we discuss Christmas drinks.  I’m sure there will be one or two in here that you’re not familiar with.  Why not give them a try to get some festive spirits in your belly.

This episode’s recommendation is from Benji Pearson. His son, Joseph, recorded a podcast episode as part of a school project.  In the episode he talks about the Dolly Parton album 9 to 5.  It’s really interesting and definitely worth your time,
Check it out here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1afhCwfa9GUNAsZkGotOJK

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

Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.com

Website:  totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 84 – Christmas Drinks
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Total Christmas

It’s Christmas and you’re beautiful!

We start the show with a pretty basic but thorough version of A Christmas Carol from Little Fox.  It’s aimed at helping teach English as a second language and it actually covers most of the story despite being less than 20 minutes long.

Then Bob Baker our Podcast Barman discusses a rather rude English word that’s not quite so rude overseas.

After that we have the quiz.  Try to beat my score.

Then we look at the Christmas Not So Classic of Santa Baked Potato.  A charity single (and book) from Matt Lucas.  It failed to make an impact at Christmas in 2020, but it’s harmless.
Check it out here:

Then Bob Baker is back with a suggestion from Ty Virgin about how to use alcohol to feel festive throughout the year.

This episode’s recommedation is actually from Bob Baker.  It’s his new podcast: The Festive Foreign Film Fans.  Each episode they discuss a foreign Christmas film, so there will be plenty of new films you’ve never heard of before.
Check it out here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/festive-foreign-film-fans/id1685586608

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

Merry Christmas

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 83 – Santa Baked Potato
Total Christmas

Total Christmas

It’s a brand spanking new episode of The Total Christmas Podcast.

First up it’s the Quiz.  Can you beat my abysmal score of 5 out of 10?

Then Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he’ll explain why we call a Pub a Pub, and out stateside friends call a Pub a Bar.

After that we have What The Dickens! and we look at some of the references to other people, be they historical or literary figures.  You’ll even find out why horse shoes are lucky.

Thanks to a suggestion form Benji Pearson, Bob Baker has another great suggestion for how to keep that Christmas feeling going.

Next up we have a look at the first real life nativity, which was created by St Francis of Assisi .
We also talk about another nativity scene from 2004, when Madame Tussauds thought it would be a good idea to have Posh and Becks as Mary and Joseph.   Spoiler alert, it was not a good idea.

This episode’s recommendation is a podcast called Under The Influence with Terry O’Reilly.  It looks at stories behind marketing and advertising and is very good.

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

Merry Christmas

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Title:

Episode 82 – The Beckham’s Nativity

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Total Christmas

It’s episode 81 and it’s more Christmas than one person can handle.

First up we have the return of the Yule Log.  This one is a bit different because the yule log itself is right on the periphery.  It features Terry Crews, actor and former NFL player painting a lovely Christmas picture.
It’s worth a look:

Then Bob Baker is here with Do You Here What I Hear and Bob is very interested in ‘snogging’,

Then it’s this episode’s version of A Christmas Carol.  This is an episode of Xena Warrior Princess called A Solstice Carol.  Xena and her sidekick Gabrielle teach a mean old king the true meaning of Christmas.
Watch it here:

Then it’s Christmas Everyday and Bob suggests lotto scratch cards are the way to keep feeling festive all year long.

Next up is another story of the Real Life St Nicholas read by the host of Tinsel Tunes and Christmas Morning Podcast, Scott Newman.
Check out the latest episode of Tinsel Tunes:
tinseltunes.com

Then it’s the Quiz.  See if you can beat my score of 8.

This episode’s recommendation is Excuse Me, That’s Illegal.  It’s a true crime podcast that looks at some of the less severe crimes.  It’s funny and worth a listen.
Check it out here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/excuse-me-thats-illegal/id1526994548

Get in touch.
Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
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Merry Happy Christmas!

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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 81 – Xena Warrior Christmas
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Total Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.

Welcome to episode 80 of the TCP.

First up Bob Baker is talking about why here in the UK we call a flat a flat.

Then we have a joke followed by the quiz.

This episode’s Christmas Not So Classic is Cherry Cherry Christmas by the legend that is Neil Diamond.  It’s a bit of a gimmick song where he shoe horns as many titles of his classic songs in to the lyrics as he can.  The song is catchy, the video is awful.
Check it out:

Then Bob Baker gives us another lovely idea to keep Christmas with you all through the year.

After that it’s another version of A Christmas Carol.  This one is an episode of Highway to Heaven from 1984. It’s actually rather good so give it a watch:

I don’t have a recommendation this week, so if you have any podcasts you think other listeners would like, let me know and send them through.

Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com

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Merry Christmas!

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Title: Episode 80 – Highway to Heaven Christmas Carol
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