What’s up, dudes? It’s ‘80s Swedish metal, and it’s rad! Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes and Matt Wheeler from Resurrection Metal Radio join me to talk 220 Volt “Heavy Christmas!”

The song is almost thrash metal in delivery, with 16th note riffs alternate picked. Some syncopation adds interest to the main riff. In fact, F# minor pentatonic is embellished with chromaticism to add even more flare to the riff. Then, during the pre-chorus, a descending sixteenth line leads into the vocals, guitars doubling the vox to give it a huge sound.

Further, the band re-recorded the song and updated it musically. For example, they added sleighbells to the intro, and quoted some Christmas carols before heading into full on thrash. Also, the guitar solo is more traditional shredding rather than sound effects.

Palm muting? Yep. Power chords? Uh huh. Heaviness? Definitely! So grab your axe, turn up the amps, and rock out to this episode on 220 Volt “Heavy Christmas!”

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What’s up, dudes? It was a special based on a seminal album of the ‘80s holiday seasons! Yes, Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas and Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X’masu are with me to talk “A Very Special Christmas Party.” Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, and more celebrate with Olympians.

Unfortunately, the beginning is cut off, so it’s unclear how the special started. Arnold and some Olympians discuss his singing, and  Barbara Mandrell recounts playing soccer, talking to a 50m freestyle swimming gold medalist. Next, DeVito and Arnold work out with some athletes. Randy Travis then tells us he thinks of food at Christmastide and sings “Winter Wonderland.”

Immediately following that, Susan Saint James tells us of Mark Arrowood kindness, and Mike Tyson talks basketball. Scott Hamilton and an Olympian ice skate together, and we see the entire group in church for a special reading by JFK, Jr. Finally, at dinner, everyone goes around the table lighting a candle representing their Christmas wish. Oh, and Santa shows up!

“Silent Night?” Check. “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town?” Got it. Actual songs from the album? Nope. Not really. So grab your sweater, light a candle, and make wish to this episode on  “A Very Special Christmas Party!”

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What’s up, dudes? Remember MTV? Remember when hen it first started showing something other than videos? We do! I’ve got Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas, Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X’masu, and Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax here to talk Remote Control Christmas! Ken Ober hosted this season 3 episode.

It’s the infamous Christmas episode, and the round begins with the magi competing. Of course, wise as they are, they aren’t too knowledgeable about classic sitcom television. Consequently, they get all the questions wrong except those about Laverne & Shirley.

In round two, a set of real contestants—Joe, Keith, and Kimberly—compete for the prize. Colin Quinn sang twice, and Kari Wuhrer acted out a condensed version of A Christmas Carol.  Ultimately, Kimberly’s chair was flipped, leaving Joe against Keith.

Eventually Joe triumphed in the Think Real Fast round, but ultimately floundered in the Grand Prize round. He only identified 5 of the 9 music videos.

Melchior? Check. Balthazar? Got him. Shemp?! Well, Curly died… so grab your remote, eat your snacks, and watch tv with the episode on Remote Control Christmas!

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What’s up, dudes? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night! He’s here with me to talk the Superboy “Young Dracula” episode and kick off spooky season!

A mysterious stranger, Dr. Byron Shelley, comes to town, and immediately has an effect on Lana Lang. After a brief encounter with Clark, Byron is attacked by an older vampire. Superboy saves him and Lana, and take whim to his apartment.

Subsequently, Byron tells Superboy he’s a half-vampire, and his father is looking for him. The older vampire was sent by his father to bring Byron home. He appears as most, and after biting Byron, tries to glamour Superboy into doing his bidding. Superboy instead flies him into space where the sun destroys him.

Intense staring? Check. Melodramatic glamouring? Got it. Over the top vampire costuming? Definitely! So grab your cape, take your serum, and resist vampires with this episode on Superboy “Young Dracula!”

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What’s up, dudes? Author extraordinaire Alonso Duralde from the Linoleum Knife podcast and I dig deep I to the 2nd edition of his book Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas! There are updates galore, as movies like “Violent Night” are added to the lineup. It’s a great reference book, easy to read, witty and informative. So grab your copy and listen to this episode!

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What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas here with me to talk about the fever dream “A Rock ‘N’ Roll Christmas!” Yes, it’s the love child of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and ‘Weekend Update’… and Christmas rock.

Dennis Miller hosts this event with interspersed segments of George Bailey trying to bring rock to Bedford Falls. Of course, in a show predicated on a pirate signal hacking a ‘traditional’ Christmas show, there has to be music. Subsequently, several bands provide holiday entertainment, including Eddie Money, Little Richards, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds!

In the meantime, clips of Ernest Saves Christmas are intercut over Bryan Adams. Several acts, like Jimi Hendrix and Elvis, are cut short to make room for the It’s a Wonderful Life parody. Pat Benetar provides a killer song via satellite, and popular videos from MTV by U2, Run DMC, and Buster Poindexter fill out the ranks.

The Beach Boys? Yep. The Beatles? Check. Oingo Boingo? Only on a theater marquis. So grab your leather jacket, spin some records, and jam out to this episode on ‘A Rock ‘N’ Roll Christmas!”

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What’s up, dudes? It’s a Peekskill miracle as Troy from Christmas Every Day joins me to talk all about the The Facts of Life “The Christmas Show” episode! It’s a found family situation with Tootie, Natalie, Blair, Jo, and Mrs. Garrett. They learn about life and love and how to adult together, and we loved it!

It’s Christmas, and Jo just found out her plans to spend it with her mom are bust due to her mom’s work schedule. So Blair and Tootie cook up a fixed phony raffle to buy Jo a plane ticket to Miami. Consequently, when Jo learns of the deceit, she feels like a charity case and gives Blair the stink eye. Meanwhile, Mrs. Garrett tries to sell fruitcakes to earn a little extra income. She even has Mr. Lazaroni help out as Santa.

While Natalie awaits a coveted stereo, Tootie helps her get into the holiday spirit as well. Mrs. Garrett drives the three girls to the airport, and Jo and Mr. Lazaroni help her close up shop. Mr. L shows Mrs. G the true meaning of Christmas spirit when he refuses his paycheck and asks for the remaining fruitcakes. Subsequently, Blair returns Christmas Eve to spend the holiday with Jo and Mrs. Garrett. It’s a Christmas miracle!

Fake raffles? Check. Oversized furs? Of course–it’s the ’80s. Fruitcake? Enough to build a room! So grab your coat, head to Peekskill, and enjoy this episode on The Facts of Lifei “The Christmas Show!”

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What’s up dudes? Adam Pope from Wizards! The Podcast Guide to Comics and The Retro Network (Geekster) and William Bruce West from Remember That Show? and West Week Ever are here to talk “Rubik the Amazing Cube!” Yes, this 1983 show capitalized on the craze of the best selling puzzle toy!

In ‘Rubik’s First Christmas,’ the titular cube is traveling through Mexico for Christmas with the Rodriguezes. Their grandma, the town matriarch, is donating toys to all the children. Unfortunately, the truck is hijacked by two young hoodlums, who eventually give it to two thieving tomb raiders.

While chasing down the culprits, Rubik accidentally gets mixed up and falls out of the truck. The kids save and solve him just in time. Of course, they fly a prop plane to spot the thieves, and Rubik uses his power to trap them. Eventually, through the power of Lisa’s tears, Rubik transports them to the toys, and flies them reindeer-style to be delivered!

Cacti? Yep. Spanglish? Check. Enlarged feet? Only if they’ll stop some thieves! So grab your guayabera, hit your piñata, and summon your omnipotent alien/imp/genie friend to this episode on ‘Rubik’s First Christmas!’

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What’s up, dudes?  It’s one of the most depressing Christmas movies ever, and also a ripoff of “Pollyanna.” Yes, it’s “Prancer!” I’ve got Santa Ambassador Matt Spaulding from North Pole Radio, and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa here to discuss it.

In this 1989 film, 8yro Jessica Riggs believes in Santa Claus. Her father  and older brother  seem to believe she’s too old to do so, and even her best friend Carol has long since given up believing. When Jessica discovers a wounded reindeer in the woods near her home of Three Oaks, Michigan, she’s convinced it’s Prancer, Santa’s missing reindeer. Of course, she becomes determined to take Prancer to a local ridge so Santa can come and retrieve him.

Eventually, she tells a mall Santa she has the reindeer, and her belief becomes a source of  inspiration for the town.  Unfortunately, her dad, facing hard times, sells the animal. As she tries to free it, Jessica falls and injures her head. Her recovery and naïveté move her father, and he helps her return the reindeer to Santa.

Loud out of tune singing? Yup. Cantankerous reclusive widow? Got it. Ambiguous magical ending? Only with golden ‘80s special effects! So grab your copy of Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus, free Prancer, and lead him back to Santa with this episode!

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