Merry Christmas.
Welcome to episode 78 of the TCP.

First up we have a delightful Christmas memory from our American Scandinavian correspondent Benji Pearson.

Then it’s Christmas  Everyday and Bob Baker gives us a very sneaky suggestion of how to keep Christmas alive all year long.

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is one of the most accurate ones you will ever find.  The dialogue isn’t quite there, but nearly all the scenes from the book are here. It’s an Australian production from Burbank films and if you want to give it a look it’s on YouTube:

Then our American correspondent Scott Newman tells us a story from the life and times of the real Saint Nicholas.
Scott is the host of Tinsel Tunes and you can check out the latest episode right here:

Next up it’s Do You Hear What I Hear and this time Bob Baker is explaining what us Brits mean when we say the word Cheeky.

Then it’s the quiz.  Stop complaining.

This episode’s recommendation is Love Letters podcast.  I’ve been enjoying it and you might too so give it a listen:

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

Websit: totalchristmaspodcast.com

You know I love ya, Merry Christmas.

Hooray for Christmas.

We start off with the Christmas Quiz and we have an extra question so I can shoehorn in a great joke.

Then our Self-Appointed Podcast Barman Bob Baker discusses the word Trolley.

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is ‘A Christmas Carol: Scrooge’s Ghostly Tale’ a naff computer animated version from 2006.
They stay reasonably close to the story and if you want to put yourself through it, here’s a link:

Then Bob returns with Christmas Everyday and gives us another suggestion on how to keep Christmas all year long.

Then we look at Sinterklaas.  He’s the Dutch version of Santa Claus.  You won’t see any reindeer, but you will see a white horse.

Our recommendation is All Your Christmases a podcast hosted by Calum Crosthwaite. Each episode he interviews a guest about their Christmas memories, covering many years and many countries it’s well worth a listen.
Here’s a link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2092747

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

Website:  totalchristmaspodcast.com

You know I love ya!
Merry Happy Christmas!

We’re back baby and it’s a brand new year with the same old crap!

First up we have a lovely story from Tracy Dawson who shares the story of the year her daughter wanted Santa to bring a flying carpet.

Then Bob Baker teaches us all about the English rude word bollocks.

Next up it’s the quiz and joining us with all the answers is Brian Earl.  Brian is the host of Christmas Past Podcast and also the author of the Christmas Past book.
Here’s a link:

Then Bob Baker is back with his second segment.  This is a brand new segment called Christmas Everyday and in it Bob shares ideas on how to keep a glimmer of Christmas in your life all year long.  If you have any suggestions email them in.

Then we look at A Christmas Carol from 1999 starring Patrick Stewart. It’s pretty good and if you want to watch it here’s a link:

Then we have the triumphant return of the yule log and this one features The Fraggles.
It’s okay I suppose.
Check it out here:

This episode’s recommendation is Rock, Paper, Swords a podcast that talks about historical fiction.  Their Christmas episodes takes a look at the history of Christmas and it’s excellent.
Check it out here:

If you want to get in touch, here’s the email:
totalchristmas@gmail.com

or check out the website:
totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas

You have no idea how much Christmas I have crammed into this episode.

First up there’s a quick recommendation of one of my favourite Christmas films.
It’s called Christmas, Again and I love it.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3894188/

Next up is a treat for any fans of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Nate Hance has done a fantastic Jazz take on the Vince Guaraldi soundtrack.
Have a listen here:
https://natehance.bandcamp.com/album/a-charlie-brown-christmas-nhanced

Then it’s Do You Hear What I Hear with Bob Baker, and he’s wishing us a Happy or Merry Christmas.

Then, thanks to our listener Timothy Lewis, I have a listen to 5 Christmas songs from the US and say if I’ve ever heard them before.
Here they are:
Hard Candy Christmas – Dolly Parton
https://youtu.be/GOzi-gD7-ts

Christmas in Dixie – Alabama
https://youtu.be/vjGbi5nz-8A

Tennessee Christmas – Amy Grant
https://youtu.be/pKwOByDgW3I

Colorado Christmas – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
https://youtu.be/8b3hfepgZxg

Santa Claus is Watching You – Ray Stevens
https://youtu.be/mER2fGuSqF8

Then we have Scott Newman reading another interesting story about the life of the real Saint Nicholas.  Sounds like old Saint Nick had a bit of temper on him.

Next up we have, for the 3rd year in a row, the wonderful Shelli Arnold telling us all about her Christmas village.  You have to check out the pictures on Facebook to truly appreciate it.

Then Natalie Bickel tells us the story of how she found out the truth about Santa when she was only 6!
Natalie is the author of The Christmas Clue a delightful children’s book that could be the perfect start to a yearly tradition.
Check it out here:

Then it’s one of the laziest versions of A Christmas Carol I’ve ever covered.  It could’ve been so good, but instead was naff.
It’s A Sesame Street Christmas Carol, don’t watch it:

Then it’s the quiz and we have Adam Kennedy on to try his luck and he does okay.
Adam has a very funny Christmas album that you need to listen to:
https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-village

Then we have Bob Baker’s final Wonderful Christmastime of the year and he gives us 10 great suggestions for how to make the season bright.

This episode’s recommendation is I’m Not Complaining with Robin and Juno, a wonderful podcast hosted by the world’s youngest podcasters.
Have a listen:

The other recommendation is my book.  Thursday Night’s Alright by Jack Andrews.
It’s great.

After the credits we have Between The Lights by E F Benson read by Tony Dixon.
Tony Dixon is the host of Happy Halloween podcast which is great:

If you want to get in touch, do it.

Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.com

Website:  totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.

It’s December, that means it’s officially Christmas and you don’t have to be ashamed of listening to the podcast.

First up Bob Baker is explaining the term ‘Tuck in’.

Then we have an interview with Brian Earl of the Christmas Past podcast.  He’s got a book out that is ideal for anyone who loves the interesting history of Christmas.
Here’s a link:

Then we have the quiz and you can compete with our US correspondent Scott Newman.  He has two great Christmas podcasts, check them out…

https://www.christmasmorningpodcast.com/

Then Bob Baker gives us some more great Christmas activities going on in Wonderful Christmastime.

This week’s version of A Christmas Carol is an episode of WKRP in Cincinnati, called Bah Humbug.  I’m joined by Ed Daly the author of The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide To Your Favourite Holiday.
Here’s a link to the episode:

And here’s a link to Ed’s book:

Last year I recommended some great little Christmas ghost story books from Biblioasis called Seth’s Christmas Ghost Stories.  They’ve added even more books to the collection this year.
Check them out here:
http://biblioasis.com/product-category/fiction/seths-christmas-ghost-stories/

This episode’s recommendation is Thursday Night’s Alright by Jack Andrews.  Just download it.

If you want to get in touch, here’s the website:

totalchristmas@gmail.com

Here’s the email:

totalchristmas@gmail.com

Merry Christmas

This episode has so much in it there’s barely any space to breathe.
First up we have another story about the life and times of the real Saint Nicholas.  It’s read to us by Scott Newman our US correspondent and host of Tinsel Tunes Podcast.

Next we have Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker our podcast Barman discusses the British use of the word ‘mate’.

This episode’s version of A Christmas Carol is the Bewitched episode Humbug Not To Be Spoken Here.  It’s a blast from the past and isn’t too bad.
If you want to watch it, here’s a link:

Then we have an interview with the delightful Natalie Bickel, she’s written a charming book called The Christmas Clue.  It’s based on a family tradition where every Christmas her dad sets a scavenger hunt around their house.
Here’s a link to check it out:

and here’s Natalie’s socials:
https://www.facebook.com/natmosfear/
Tweets by natmosfear

After that we have the quiz and we have Paula Horwood the creator of Baubicles doing her best, see if you can beat her score.
To check out Paula’s Baubicles here’s a link:
https://www.baubicles.co.uk/

Then it’s Wonderful Christmas time and Bob Baker gives us Christmas traditions from the US, the UK and Australia.  Thanks to Adam Parker for his tradition of Christmas singalongs in the pub.
Check out Adam’s podcast here:
https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/

Then it’s the debut of a brand new segment.  Tony Dixon our self-appointed Spooky Correspondent is telling us a spooky Christmas story in 5 parts.  The story is Between The Lights by E F Benson.
You can check out Tony’s podcast here:

This week’s recommendation is Christmas Creeps podcast.  Each episode they review a different Christmas movie.
To have a listen here’s a link:
https://christmascreeps.com/

If you want to get in touch I’d love to hear from you.
Here’s the email:   totalchristmas@gmail.com

Here’s the website:  totalchristmaspodcast.com

Merry Christmas

Hello.
It’s Christmas.
Hooray!

This packed has got loads of stuff.
First we have the quiz and you can compete again Todd Killian the host of Christmas Clatter.
You can check out his podcast here:
https://www.christmasclatter.com/

Then it’s Do You Hear What I Hear? and Bob Baker looks at the word Loo.

Then we take a look at T Bag’s Christmas Carol from 1989 and to call it a version of A Christmas Carol is twisting the truth beyond recognition.  Plus it’s crap.
You can watch it here if you feel like punishing yourself:

Some of you guys have sent in your Christmas traditions and Bob Baker takes a look at some of them in Wonderful Christmastime.

A couple of episodes ago we looked at the real life Saint Nicholas and I told you I’d be reading out some of his legends in the upcoming episodes.  Well I’m not, but Scott Newman is.  This episode we look at the The Miracle of the Grain.
You can check out Scott’s podcast here:

Then we have an interview with a real life Santa Claus, or Santa Kev as he likes to be known,  He really looks fantastic, here’s a link:
https://www.facebook.com/santa.kev.presesnts/

Why not get in touch.
The email is totalchristmas@gmail.com

Merry Christmas

It’s another packed show and there’s no time to waste.

First up we give our Scandinavian-American correspondent some tips on how to make an authentic Jacob Marley Christmas costume.
Then it’s this episode’s version of a Christmas Carol.  It’s called Huh Huh Humbug and it was part of the Beavis and Butthead Do Christmas episode.
If you want to watch it it’s on YouTube, but it’s lots of parts you have to watch in a row, here’s a link:

Then we have another brand new segment from our podcast barman, Bob Baker.  We’re calling it Wonderful Christmastime and each episode we’ll be looking at different Christmas activities you can get involved in to make Christmas that bit more special.

Next up we take a look at the history of the real Saint Nicholas, there’s not a lot of historical records and some that we have are a bit dubious, but it’s interesting stuff and we’ll also look at one of the legends associated with him.

Then Bob Baker is back with Do You Hear What I Hear, and this time Bob hears the word ‘Dodgy’.

Then its’s the quiz and you know you love it.

This episode’s recommendation is You Must Remember This, a podcast that looks at the forgotten stories from the early days of Hollywood.  I’ve been a listener for years and I love the show.
Here’s a link:
http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/

If you want to get in touch, drop us an email at:
totalchristmas@gmail.com

Merry Christmas