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CWFC 120 – Merry Music Madness Finals: Bing Crosby vs Andy Williams

On this episode, we do profiles on the two finalists of Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby and Andy Williams, so YOU can vote on who is the ultimate Christmas singer.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR)

00:00 – 02:14 Intro
02:14 – 02:53 Finals Announcement
02:53 – 23:16 Andy Williams
23:16 – 39:49 Bing Crosby
39:49 – 42:04 Wrap Up
42:04 – 44:32 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Andy Williams Interviews
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACA1C3826001F3B6

Christmas TV History: Andy Williams Christmas Shows
http://www.christmastvhistory.com/2012/11/andy-williams-christmas-shows.html

“Bing At Christmas” (Bing Crosby with the The London Symphony Orchestra)
https://shop.decca.com/*/*/Bing-At-Christmas-CD/6A6W0000000?utm_campaign=BingCrosbyBingAtChristmas20191014

More info on Bing Crosby
https://youtu.be/BSG_BCXHMSI
https://youtu.be/uF__eYukdoM
https://youtu.be/Mfl0JHE4D_E

Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams,

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 120 – Merry Music Madness Finals: Bing Crosby vs Andy Williams

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CWFC 119 – Straight No Chaser: An Interview with Jasper Smith

On this episode, we are very lucky to have Jasper Smith from Straight No Chaser joining us during the middle of the group’s Sleighin’ It Tour. We’ll also share a fun way to enjoy your Christmas leftovers, count down the top 5 every day items to get when they’re Christmas themed, and we’ll reveal our Final Festive Four in Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR)

00:00 – 02:14 Intro
02:14 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:48 – 07:31 Five Golden Things (Christmas Themed Everyday Items)
07:31 – 33:45 A Conversation with Straight No Chaser’s Jasper Smith
33:45 – 36:19 Merry Music Madness Final Festive Four
36:19 – 38:49 Wrap Up
38:49 – 41:34 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Straight No Chaser’s Tour Dates
https://sncmusic.com/tour
Jasper’s Bio
https://sncmusic.com/jasper

Stuffing Waffles
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Czo3IrnRVRW/?hl=en

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast
https://scroogepodcast.com/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 119 – Straight No Chaser: An Interview with Jasper Smith

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CWFC 118 – A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (#ChristmasPodcastDay Bonus Episode)

On this episode, we celebrate #ChristmasPodcastDay with a bonus episode all about A Sesame Street Christmas Carol.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4)

00:00 – 02:25 Intro and welcome
02:25 – 12:56 A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
12:56 – 15:36 Wrap Up
15:36 – 17:11 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Links to #ChristmasPodcastDay on Social Media:
https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=%23ChristmasPodcastDay
https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ChristmasPodcastDay/
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/christmaspodcastday/
https://www.threads.net/search/?q=%23christmaspodcastday
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ChristmasPodcastDay

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 118 – A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (#ChristmasPodcastDay Bonus Episode)

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CWFC 117 – Christmas Creep

On this episode, we’ll talk about the phenomenon of “Christmas Creep.” We’ll find out how long it’s been happening (spoiler alert: way longer than you think) and give you some strategies to cope with the stress of it. We’ll also count down the top five Christmas world records, tell you how to listen to Christmas movies, and move on to round 4 of Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4)

00:00 – 01:34 Intro
01:34 – 03:27 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:27 – 09:02 Five Golden Things (Christmas World Records)
09:02 – 20:48 Christmas Creep
20:48 – 23:49 The Creep of Christmas (The Ballad of Christmas Creep)
25:45 – 27:59 Merry Music Madness Round 4
27:59 – 30:46 Wrap Up
30:46 – 35:38 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Listen To A Movie
https://www.listentoamovie.com

Healthline Christmas Creep Article
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-is-christmas-creep-and-why-it-can-stress-you-out

Christmas Creeps
https://christmascreeps.com/

Totally Rad Christmas
https://totallyradchristmas.com/

Advent Calendar House
https://adventcalendar.house/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 117 – Christmas Creep

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CWFC 116 – The History of Secret Santa: A Weird and Wonderful Tale of Anonymous Giving

On this episode, well learn about the crazy yet touching origins of Secret Santa. We’ll also countdown 5 more great Christmas commercials, pipe some of the happiest Christmas music on earth in your ears, and we’ll find out which Christmas singers are moving on to round 3 of Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 3)

00:00 – 02:02 Intro
02:02 – 05:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now
05:00 – 13:39 Five Golden Things (More Christmas Commercials)
13:39 – 25:45 Secret Santa
25:45 – 30:57 Merry Music Madness Round 3
30:57 – 33:12 Wrap Up
33:12 – 35:22 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Sounds of Disneyland
http://soundsofdisneyland.com/

christmas.commercials on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@christmas.commercials

Secret Santa World
http://secretsantaworld.net/

Unforgettable Reactions to Secret Santa Blessing People with Cars (East Idaho News)
https://youtu.be/txwA-s1tDWI?si=InVmqkh8tiU2nqXo

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 116 – The History of Secret Santa: A Weird and Wonderful Tale of Anonymous Giving

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CWFC 115 – The Rise of Pumpkin Spice

On this episode, we’re going to talk about something that has become ubiquitous during the run up to Christmas, Pumpkin Spice. We’ll also tell you an easy way to make some adorable and delicious mini snowmen, we’ll count down the top five Christmas fire safety tips, and we’ll take another step closer to the final round of Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 2)

00:00 – 02:14 Intro
02:14 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:31 – 10:35 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fire Hazards and How To Avoid Them)
10:35 – 18:33 The Rise of Pumpkin Spice
18:33 – 22:06 Merry Music Madness Round 2 – Part 2
22:06 – 24:11 Wrap Up
24:11 – 26:32 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Maui Strong Fund
https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/maui-strong-fund

Powdered Donut Snowmen TikTok Video
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8JxXYJ8/

Advent Calendar House
https://adventcalendar.house/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 115 – The Rise of Pumpkin Spice

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CWFC 114 – Remembering Tony Bennett

On this episode, it’s our 8th anniversary listener appreciation special. So, we’ll celebrate the legendary Tony Bennett, countdown the top five Australian Christmas traditions, and put a little Christmas in your workout routine. Plus, it’s finally time to move on to round 2 of Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 1)

00:00 – 01:51 Intro
01:51 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:31 – 11:11 Five Golden Things (Australian Christmas Traditions)
11:11 – 17:54 Santa Babb’s Mailbag
17:54 – 34:23 Remembering Tony Bennett
34:21 – 37:48 Merry Music Madness Round 2 – Part 1
37:48 – 41:07 Wrap Up
41:07 – 43:21 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

POV Walk Through New York at Christmas
https://youtu.be/OC0cVvZVEL4

POV Walk Through London at Christmas
https://youtu.be/sApvDcSNUkw

POV Walk Through Disneyland at Christmas
https://youtu.be/OtY4NREEPyw
https://youtu.be/qQVYphi4U6c

Season’s Eatings podcast
https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/

Foreign Festive Film Fans podcast
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com

Entertainment Community Fund
https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 114 – Remembering Tony Bennett

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CWFC 113 – Christmas Crackers and Christmas Fragrances

On this episode, we’ll go across the pond and learn about an English holiday tradition, the Christmas cracker. Tim will also get his whole family involved in reviewing some Christmas essential oil fragrances. In addition, we’ll give you a tip to put Christmas in front of your eyes any day, and we’ll launch the final part of round 1 of Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 4)

00:00 – 03:10 Intro
03:10 – 05:51 We Need a Little Christmas Now
05:51 – 24:42 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fragrances from Magic Candle Company)
24:42 – 30:29 Christmas Crackers
30:29 – 32:57 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 4
32:57 – 35:16 Wrap Up
35:16 – 40:13 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Holiday Specs
https://holidayspecs.com/

Magic Candle Company Christmas Fragrances
https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/pirate-christmas
https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/christmas-shop
https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/christmas-parade
https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/haunted-holiday
https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/polynesian-christmas
https://magiccandlecompany.com/products/christmas-down-main-street

Merry Britsmas
https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 113 – Christmas Crackers and Christmas Fragrances

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CWFC 112 – The Yule Lads

On this episode, we’re traveling all the way to Iceland to hear the legend of the Yule Lads. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas movie quotes, discover a little bonus Christmas in the Pacific Northwest, and we’ve got the results from the latest round of voting in Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 3)

00:00 – 01:48 Intro
01:48 – 04:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:09 – 10:53 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movie Quotes)
10:53 – 18:27 The Yule Lads
18:27 – 21:20 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 3
21:20 – 23:28 Wrap Up
23:28 – 26:52 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

PT Magic of Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/ptmagicofchristmas/

More Info on The Icelandic Yule Lads
https://www.flyplay.com/en/blog/the-icelandic-yule-lads

Weird Christmas: The Yule Lads and Icelandic Christmas
https://weirdchristmas.com/2019/12/12/wc-20-the-yule-lads-and-icelandic-christmas/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 112 – The Yule Lads

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CWFC 111 – The Guardians of The Galaxy Holiday Special

On this episode, we’re taking Christmas intergalactic as we discuss the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special. We’ll also countdown the top five minor characters who should have their own Christmas stories, we’ve got a way for you to welcome guest into your home…Christmas style, and we’ll share our first batch of results in Merry Movie Madness!

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 2)

00:00 – 03:08 Intro
03:08 – 04:46 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:46 – 11:03 Five Golden Things (Minor Christmas Characters Who Deserve Their Own Stories)
11:03 – 20:40 Mrs. Claus
20:40 – 23:22 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 1
23:22 – 25:12 Wrap Up
25:12 – 26:47 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

“Hotel-style” Christmas Bed Cards
https://www.zazzle.com/to_all_a_goodnight_guest_card-256810765651854037
https://www.zazzle.com/to_all_a_goodnight_guest_card-256216254614699073

‎Holly Jolly X’masu Podcast
https://hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 111 – The Guardians of The Galaxy Holiday Special

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CWFC 110 – Mrs. Claus

On this episode, we’re going to give Santa’s main squeeze some long over due respect as we celebrate Mrs Claus. We’ve also got an egg-cellent recipe for you, we’ll countdown the top 5 times a Christmas movie poll got it wrong, and we’ll launch round one of our Christmas musician showdown Merry Movie Madness!

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part1)

00:00 – 01:42 Intro
01:42 – 04:32 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:32 – 09:17 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round)
09:17 – 11:34 All I Want For Christmas Is News
11:34 – 19:10 Mrs. Claus
19:10 – 21:02 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 1
21:02 – 23:17 Wrap Up
23:17 – 27:53 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Christmas Deviled Eggs Recipe
https://www.justataste.com/christmas-deviled-eggs-recipe/

History Chicks Podcast About Mrs. Claus
http://thehistorychicks.com/episode-191-mrs-claus/

‎The Magic Of The Season Podcast
https://instagram.com/themagicoftheseasonpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 110 – Mrs. Claus

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CWFC 109 – Love & Christmas

On this episode, we’re going to get all mushy on you as we examine romantic love at Christmas time. We’ll also teach you how to snack on some Christmas anytime, count down the top 5 places to find Christmas in Disneyland when it’s not Christmas time, and we’ll share with you then name you created for this year’s brands new segment.

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00:00 – 02:52 Intro
02:52 – 04:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:50 – 10:34 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round)
10:34 – 16:37 Christmas and Romance
16:37 – 18:19 New Segment Name Announcement
18:19 – 20:19 Wrap Up
20:19 – 22:10 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast T-Shirt
https://www.zazzle.com/cant_wait_for_chrstmas_podcast_t_shirt-235335754269142565

Homemade Tortilla Chips Recipe (don’t forget your Christmas cookie cutters)
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_homemade_tortilla_chips/

A Cozy Christmas Podcast
https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title:

CWFC 109 – Love & Christmas

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CWFC 108 – When Should Christmas Decorations Come Down?

On this episode, we’ll discuss when the Christmas decorations should come down. We’ll also run down the top 5 post Christmas deals Tim got this year, give you a “Christmas Now” tip that will help you sleep a little merrier tonight, and finally we need your help naming this year’s audience participation segment.

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00:00 – 01:33 Intro
01:33 – 02:57 Babb Christmas Recap
02:57 – 04:15 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:15 – 09:24 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Post Christmas Deals)
09:24 – 15:26 When Should Christmas Decorations Come Down?
15:26 – 17:04 Help Us Name A New Segment
17:04 – 19:16 Wrap Up
19:16 – 23:21 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

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Christmas Clatter Podcast – Post Christmas Wellness Check
https://www.christmasclatter.com/episodes/episode/778cf10c/he-warned-me-he-had-atandt

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 108 – When Should Christmas Decorations Come Down?

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CWFC 107 – Unanswered Questions The Santa ClausE Films

On this bonus episode, Tim breaks down some unanswered questions from the Santa ClausE films to see if the new series answers them. We’ll also wrap up Mer-Re-Castmas with It’s A Wonderful Life, and the Imaginary Listeners join the fun to salute Underneath The Tree.

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00:00 – 01:58 Intro
03:09 – 07:41 Five Golden Things (Santa ClausE Questions)
07:41 – 16:03 Mer-Re-Castmas
16:03 – 19:28 A Special Salute to Underneath The Tree
19:28 – 21:31 Wrap Up
21:31 – 22:22 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Tim at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
December 30th, 2022
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/shows/196382
New Year’s Eve
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/events/66437

Listen to Underneath the Tree right now:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share
https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel
https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 107 – Unanswered Questions The Santa ClausE Films

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CWFC 106 – Die Hard 2…Is It A Christmas Movie?

On this episode, we’ll side step the usual debate by talking about the sequel to Die Hard and decide if it is a Christmas movie. We’ll also countdown the top 5 misheard Christmas lyrics and add a Christmas twist to a favorite snack.

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00:00 – 02:09 Intro
02:09 – 03:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now (Christmas Tree S’mores)
03:09 – 08:02 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Misheard Christmas Lyrics)
08:02 – 19:59 Die Hard 2 – Is It a Christmas Movie?
19:59 – 22:18 Wrap Up
22:18 – 24:43 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Tim at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
December 30th, 2022
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/shows/196382
New Year’s Eve
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/events/66437

Listen to Underneath the Tree right now:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share
https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel
https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

Season’s Eatings podcast
https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 106 – Die Hard 2…Is It A Christmas Movie?

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CWFC 105 – Black Friday and the Top 5 Holiday “Hacks”

On this episode, we’ll look at the history of the most infamous shopping day of the year and the kick off to the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday. We’ll also count down the top five holiday “hacks” you can use to add a little more magic to your Christmas celebrations, we’ll talk a bit about Muppet Christmas goodness as we do every Muppetvember, and well see how you’d recast Jingle All the Way in our penultimate edition of Mer-Re-Castmas.

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00:00 – 02:16 Intro
02:16 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:48 – 11:06 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Holiday “Hacks”)
11:06 – 16:38 Black Friday
16:38 – 21:20 Mer-Re-Castmas
21:20 – 23:57 Wrap Up
23:57 – 27:56 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Tim at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
December 1st, 2022
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/shows/196271
December 30th, 2022
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/shows/196382
New Year’s Eve
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/events/66437

Listen to Underneath the Tree right now:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share
https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel
https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 105 – Black Friday and the Top 5 Holiday “Hacks”

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CWCF 104 – Brian Earl from Christmas Past (#ChristmasPodcastDay Bonus Episode)

It’s a #ChristmasPodcastDay bonus episode as we welcome Brian Earl, host of Christmas Past and author of “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions.’

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00:00 – 01:34 Intro
01:34 – 34:39 Brian Earl Interview
34:39 – 46:35 “Not My Holiday” Game
46:35 – 48:46 Wrap Up
48:46 – 50:44 Outtakes (now with more insanity)

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions (The Book)
https://christmaspastpodcast.com/book/

Christmas Past (The Podcast)
https://christmaspastpodcast.com/podcast/

Listen to Underneath the Tree right now:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share
https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel
https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

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Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWCF 104 – Brian Earl from Christmas Past (#ChristmasPodcastDay Bonus Episode)

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CWFC 103 – 75 Years of Toys For Tots

On this episode, we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Toys For Tots! We’ll also take some time to honor lost legend, Angela Lansbury. We’ll countdown the top five Christmas movie villains, recast the Santa Clause, continue to sing the praises of Underneath the Tree, and give you a chance to win a copy of Brian Earl’s new book, “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions.”

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00:00 – 01:41 Intro
01:41 – 04:07 We Need a Little Christmas Now (A Salute to Angela Lansbury)
04:07 – 09:49 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movie Villains)
09:49 – 13:52 Santa Babb’s Mailbag
13:52 – 15:29 Contest Announcement
15:29 – 24:58 Toys For Tots
24:58 – 34:19 Mer-Re-Castmas
34:19 – 36:42 Wrap Up
36:42 – 38:40 Outtakes (now with more insanity)

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions
https://christmaspastpodcast.com/book/

We Need a Little Christmas (Angela Lansbury and the Mame Original Broadway Cast)
https://youtu.be/OPaVxHOsO-I

Toys for Tots
https://www.toysfortots.org/Default.aspx

Toys for Tots “Stuff the Bus” (San Jose, CA)
https://www.christmasinthepark.com/events/2021/toys-for-tots-stuff-the-bus

Die Hard Advent Calendar – Hans Gruber Falling off off Nakatomi Plaza
https://www.arise-beer.com/products/die-hard-advent-calendar

Listen to Underneath the Tree right now:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share
https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel
https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

Listen to this episode of the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast
Author: Tim Babb
Title: CWFC 103 – 75 Years of Toys For Tots

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