In this very special episode, Eric and Danny travel to Memphis, TN and record in front of a live studio audience at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
As a tribute to St. Jude’s founder, Danny Thomas, this episode is a variety show format just like the holiday TV specials of the 1960s.
Please visit www.stjude.org/ChristmasCountdown to donate! A $50+ donation will get you a very special sticker pack, featuring art by St. Jude patients!
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Listen to this episode of Christmas Countdown
Author: A Countdown Network Production
Title: St. Jude Holiday Special with Christmas Countdown | Guests: Howie Mandel, Santa J. Claus, Evvie McKinney
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Mary E. Wilkins Freeman was a prolific author in the 19th century. Her Christmas stories showed up every year in newspapers and magazines. Professor Thomas Ruys Smith recently published a new collection of Freeman’s Christmas stories. Professor Smith joins me today to discuss Freeman, and then Brian narrates “Harriet Anne’s Christmas” from the collection.
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A new season for me ! Welcome back guys. A little late but better than never ! Happy Christmas Podcast Day 2023. But before we do that, Halloween needs its time to shine… I guess ! haha .For Christmas Podcast Day I chose to talk about the version of A Christmas Carol that plays a big role in our Christmas Eve tradition around here. I hope you enjoy it.
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Dear Christmas Cousins-we’ve got a festive frenzy on our hands! In the heart of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas, the Christmas Cousins, Chad and Seth, are back to light up your holiday season. Grab your cocoa, snuggle up in that cozy blanket, and get ready for a jolly jamboree.
Seth, our intrepid festive freshman, is about to embark on a milestone journey with his 11th Hallmark Christmas movie, maybe even the 12th or 13th (who’s counting?). It’s the ultimate test of his yuletide spirit, and Cousin Chad is here to ensure he’s ready for this cinematic adventure.
Together, they’ll be your merry guides through Week 4’s selection, unwrapping cast performances, discovering key moments, and savoring the twinkling decor. Is it a tinsel-filled masterpiece or just another holiday humbug?
This week, they’ll also stack it up against their growing list of Hallmark favorites, with Seth’s goal of adding a few more to the watchlist. Will any of these charming stories steal the crown? You’ll have to listen to find out!
So, join us for a holly, jolly weekend preview that’ll leave you bursting with holiday spirit. It’s a festive fiesta you won’t want to miss!
In this episode, Cousin Seth flies Cousin Chad in for a visit to see Seth at his mega-mansion. Before they can get into too much merriment, Seth has to help a neighbor feed her pets while she is away.
The cousins head over to help out and, much to Chad’s shock, turns out…Seth’s neighbor is the inimitable Oprah Winfrey!
While recording live from her pet menagerie feeding room, they knock something over and discover-a possibly yet-to-be-released-copy of Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2023.
This episode has it all-mega-celebs, lifestyles of the uber-wealthy, great gift ideas, cute pets, even a horse and chariot ride…and with holiday spirit to spare! ENJOY!
As always, we love the feedback, messages and support-frankly, it’s been amazing to hear how many of you are really enjoying this journey with the Cousins-please keep them coming-
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In today’s episode, I read Jerome K. Jerome’s hilarious collection of ghost stories called “Told After Supper”. Find out what happens when the narrator and his family and friends stay up late on Christmas Eve enjoying the “spirits” of the holiday…
00:00 Introduction to the Story
04:00 Told After Supper
04:01 Introductory
15:26 How The Stories Came To Be Told
23:56 Teddy Biffle’s Story – Johnson & Emily, or, The Faithful Ghost
30:59 Interlude – The Doctor’s Story
32:12 Mr. Coombe’s Story – The Haunted Mill, or, The Ruined Home
39:07 Interlude
41:42 My Uncles Story – The Ghost of the Blue Chamber
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What’s up, dudes? When people talk about the classics of Thanksgiving television, they always talk about the WKRP in Cincinatti’s “Turkeys Away” episode! My bud Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax joins me to gab–or is it gobble?–about this classic turkey drop!
The station is running so smoothly that Carlson is feeling useless and left out. He pries into everyone else’s projects, angering and annoying them in the process. Consequently, he decides to take matters into his own hands. He clandestinely plans a secret Thanksgiving Day publicity stunt. During disc jockey Johnny Fever’s segment, on-the-scene reporter Les Nessman gives live commentary of the spectacle. Actually, debacle is the correct term, because the stunt involved Carlson and Herb throwing live turkeys into the unsuspecting crowd from a helicopter. People run from the turkey bombs just as Johnny cuts the feed. Finally, Carlson, Herb, and Les return to the station and detail the horrific affair.
Based on a true story, this episode has comedy in spades! Drug references? Yep. Absurd ideas from incompetent bosses? Check. Turkeys hitting the pavement like sacks of wet cement? Definitely! So grab your microphone, hop in your chopper, and fly off into this episode about the classic WKRP Turkey Drop!
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Now that we crossed the 50 episode threshold, we know many of you haven’t had the time to listen to them all so, in the interest of time, we combined all 50 previous episodes into a 2-minute whirlwind of Yuletide mayhem.
So, buckle up and prepare to be entertained, bewildered, and filled with holiday cheer. It’s a Christmas Cousins cavalcade like no other, and it’s all served up in a tornado of laughter that captures the essence of our podcast journey so far. Join the fun and don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Christmas Cousins experience!
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In this merry musical episode, we welcome back the jolly co-host of the Christmas Morning Podcast and Tinsel Tunes Podcast, Scot!
It’s Scott’s third appearance on the show, and he’s here to guide our festive freshman, Cousin Seth, through the perplexing world of Christmas songsto AVOID. Yes, you heard that right.
We’re diving deep into the treacherous waters of Yuletide music, but this time, we’re avoiding the earworms, the cringe-worthy classics, and the cheesy or maudlin carols that make you want to cover your ears.
Scott, our resident holiday music expert, is on hand to share his wisdom and help us steer clear of the seasonal songs that should come with a “listen at your own risk” label.
From musical turkeys to overplayed duds, we’ve compiled the ultimate playlist of what NOT to listen to this Christmas.
So, plug in your earbuds, join the fun, and get ready to celebrate the holidays with some side-splitting song critiques. Your ears will thank you! 🎶🚫
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🦃 Welcome in to our first Thanksgiving episode of the year! This week we are covering Alf for the very first time on the podcast.
Matt discusses his own history with the show, the pure weirdness of one character and something he’s wearing and, as always, tries to determine whether or not this should be deemed a holiday classic!
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Welcome back Christmas Cousins…and #Hynies everywhere!
Join Cousin Chad and Cousin Seth as they dive headfirst into the delightful world of Hallmark’s “Never Been Christd.”
As the third weekend of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas unfolds, our festive freshman, Seth, is excited to explore this heartwarming film.
Together, the cousins dissect the cast’s performances, unravel the key moments, critique the festive decor, and share unique aspects that set this movie apart.
With Seth’s growing expertise in the realm of Hallmark films, they’ll also compare it to other favorites he’s encountered. And, as always, they’ll rate it on their trusty candy cane scale from 1 to 5. Don’t miss this merry discussion filled with laughter, insights, and candid reviews!
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In this delightfully delicious episode, Eric and Danny count down the top 5 international holiday foods and bevs that they each would like to try. The guys chat about why they picked each item, then share a little history about each of their picks, from 5 down to 1.
Which countries foods, bevs, and traditions will make the list? Venezuela, Germany, Brazil, Switzerland, the UK, Ethiopia… you gotta listen to find out!
Plus, the guys chat about the latest Christmas news, and share what’s been going on lately in their respective lives.
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Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy November! We are officially in the most wonderful time of the year!
To kick off the official start of the holiday season, the elves decide to delve into the large and ever-growing world of Hallmark Christmas movies by covering the 2022 original, “Haul Out the Holly” – starring the channel’s new indisputable queen, Lacey Chabert!
How does this film fare to the plethora of royal-themed content that the channel puts out and the elves tend to prefer? And does it do anything to wet the hosts’ whistle for 2023’s upcoming sequel? You’ll just have to tune in to find out, but one thing’s for certain – this is one merry episode you want to be sure not to miss!
So settle in with your favorite Starbucks holiday drink, sit back and relax in front of your Christmas tree, and enjoy! As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! ❤️ 🍂🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️
Listen to this episode of Tis the Podcast
Author: Tis the Podcast
Title: Christmas Didn’t Quite Turn Out Like I Thought It Would. It Was Better. (Haul Out the Holly)
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