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The wait is over—Cousin Seth is once again braving the dairy-filled depths of eggnog! For those who witnessed the hilarity (and retching) of his first nog attempt, you know this is the ultimate holiday showdown. This time, fan-favorite Joe the Christmas Aficionado joins the fray as a relative eggnog newbie. Will Seth conquer the creamy challenge, or will the nog claim victory once more? Expect laughter, dramatic reactions, and holiday chaos in this unforgettable episode!
🎄It’s 1970, and a couple of bear cubs have jumped through my window and are eating all my marshmallows.
Join us on a deeper than expected dive into a Christmas special by former Hanna-Barbera animator Tony Benedict that almost wasn’t released till the owner of a now-defunct Florida theme park swooped in and saved it.
CONTENT WARNING: No animals were harmed in the making of this podcast. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same about one of the 4 versions of this special.
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One by one, over a series of nights during Christmastime in Iceland, the Yule Lads come down from a mountain, making mischief, rewarding good behavior and punishing bad. These lovable scamps are unique melding of folkloric traditions, and a reminder that Christmas once was — and still can be — haunted and scary. Terry Gunnell, professor emeritus of folkloristics at the University of Iceland, joins Brian to tell the story. Thanks also to Baldur Gylfa for appearing in this episode!
Music in this episode
“Momentary Ease” — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive
Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. Available in hardcover and audiobook. Find it wherever books are sold, like Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
In today’s episode, my daughter Grace comes back to talk about her favorite Christmas traditions and memories. We also talk about some recent romantic Christmas movies I’ve seen lately. Then, for our cozy story, I read Chapter 3 of “Old Christmas” by Washington Irving. In the chapter today, our narrator arrives at Bracebridge Hall on Christmas Eve, and continues to observe the old traditions.
If you have a questions for Gracie, let me know and it might appear on an upcoming episode!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:22 Ask Gracie Anything: Favorite Christmas Traditions and Memories
13:38 “Old Christmas, Chapter 3: Christmas Eve” by Washington Irving
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What’s up, dudes? Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa to talk about the 2nd Christmas episode of Quantum Leap “Promised Land!” Do we talk physics? Not really, but we discuss Scott Bakula for sure!
“PromisedLand” was the 11th episode in Season 5 of Quantum Leap, and the 86th overall series episode. Written by Gillian Horvath and Tommy Thompson, the episode, which was directed by Scott Bakula, first aired on NBC-TV on December 15, 1992. Sam leaps into Elk Ridge, Indiana on December 22, 1971 as “Willie” Walters, Jr., one of three brothers who are robbing the town bank. The bank loaned them an exorbitant amount of money, but with failing crop yields, they resort to robbery in order to pay it off.
Meanwhile, Sam struggles with his emotions of returning to his hometown and his relationship with his own father. Eventually, he manages to escape the bank and uncover the reason the bank lent money to these farmers who could not possibly pay it back. Sam confronts the swindler and prevents the brothers from being killed when they try to escape. Joy to the world! Oh, and he runs into his dad and gets to say what he always wishes he had said.
Confusion and disorientation? Yep. Investigation? Got that too. Death prevention? As only Dr. Sam Beckett can! So put on your white body suit and time travel into this episode on Quantum Leap “Promised Land!”
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In the seventy-third episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the New Orleans Hornets, the nostalgia of Emeril Lagasse, and whether Cinderella turns into a pumpkin or not.
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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks singer/songwriters Lisa Troyer and Dawn Yoder about their Christmas music, including a new single they just released with the Liverbirds (and their efforts to promote the Liverbirds’ legacy)!
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Season seven of 12 Songs comes to a conclusion with three very different conversations and artists. Ha-Sizzle is one of the finest examples of the New Orleans-specific brand of hip-hop known as bounce. I talked to him about his Christmas in New Orleans in front of a live audience.
The members of the British punk band Goddammit Jeremiah talk about their irreverent approach to Christmas and Christmas music and share a few of their holiday favorites that haven’t made much of an impact here in the States.
At the end of an interview with MacMcCaughan of Superchunk for another story, I got a few minutes to talk about their cover of John Cale’s “Child’s Christmas in Wales,” as well as his other attempts to make music for the season.
In that conversation, The Kinks’ “Father Christmas” was referred to for the second or third time this season, and it took a lot of discipline not to play it again.
In the episode, I mention a piece I wrote for The New Orleans Advocate. I also mention this year’s downloadable Christmas mix, which you can get by writing me at alex@myspiltmilk.com.
12 Songs will return on July 24, 2025. Mark that date on your calendar or subscribe to 12 Songs wherever you get your podcasts.
This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is the Netflix original from 2022 called Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. It’s a sort of remake of the Albert Finney version from 1970 and it’s alright I suppose.
Then Bob Baker is back with Spread A Smile of Joy and he suggests some ways to get the little ones to spread some happiness.
Check out Bob’s podcast here:
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Last episode Jeannie Mulligan had a go at The Quiz and embarrassed herself, but this episode she redeems herself with her Christmas Sarnie Competition where she compares some of the festive sandwiches on offer.
Get in touch:
Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com
Website: totalchristmaspodcast.com
Coming up today on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast “Christmas Podding” we see the return of an old enemy The Noel Narcissist. That person who claims to love Christmas more than any one else. We go about proving them wrong.
What do kids really want for Christmas? Forget expensive gifts, we have the list of simple things your kids will value more than big ticket presents plus
What are the rules with hosting and posting. Do you have to wait for the host to post on social media before you can lay claim to being at the best Christmas ever even though you’ve done nothing to help in the set up. We uncover the new rules.
With a Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas with your hosts Liam and Ness on Christmas Podding.
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6 Days until Christmas. One of my favorite bands of all time has a great Christmas song, that unfortunately you never hear on the radio. Do you have a favorite song by a band that doesnt get air play?
If you would like to pick up the Closer to Christmas Coloring Book that I released, for yourself, or as a gift for someone, you can do so, by clicking here: https://a.co/d/7n5QjOr… can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. To check out any visual component to this epidode, check out my Youtube page: / @closertochristmas…
And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon (https://amazon.com/music/player/album…)
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Happy Thursday! We close out our last episode of The List for the season by ranking all of the Christmas episodes from The Office!
This show is one of Matt’s favorites and it wasn’t as easy as he initially thought it would be to rank his favorite episodes. With that said, this one is packed with quotable lines and a lot of holiday cheer!
What’s up, dudes? Today we’re talking about the present Santa brought me for Christmas 1985. Yes, it’s the Defender of the Universe itself: Voltron! Joining to dig into these Christmas wishbooks is my buddy Lucas Hinojosa and DJ Chad Sheppard! We dig into the history and awesomeness that is the mighty robot! It’s a Voltron Christmas!
From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend, the legend of Voltron, Defender of the Universe. A mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. As Voltron’s legend grew, peace settled across the galaxy. On planet Earth, a galaxy alliance was formed. Together with the good planets of the solar system, they maintained peace throughout the universe. Until a new horrible menace threatened the galaxy. Voltron was needed once more. This is the story of the super force of space explorers, specially trained, and sent by the alliance, to bring back Voltron: Defender of the Universe.
The series was primarily edited from Beast King GoLion (Hyakujū-ō Goraion), and it features a team of five young space explorers commanding five robot lions which can be combined to form Voltron. In this undefined future era, the Voltron Force is in charge of protecting the planet Arus, ruled by Princess Allura, from the evil King Zarkon of planet Doom, his son Lotor, and the witch Haggar. Each episode huge killer “ro-beasts” terrorize the people of Arus. In the decades that followed, companies produced Christmas tie-in merchandise, such as ornaments, sweaters, and stockings as well.
Lion robots? Check. Flaming swords? For sure. Edited and sanitized original anime for American audiences? I’m looking at you, Sven! So grab your key, hop in your lion, and form your mighty robot to this episode on Voltron Christmas!
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Thanks again to everyone who came to hang out with us for our livestream! This wraps up our ’70s season. Reach out with any feedback or suggestions for the future. We’ll have some bonus content coming soon.
It Happened One Christmas (1977)
Big Star – “Jesus Christ” (1978)
Greg Lake – “I Believe in Father Christmas” (1975)
Awesome ’70s party food that you should totally eat
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Coming up today on Australia’s ONLY Christmas Podcast we navigate through that awkward moment when someone gives you a gift but you don’t have a return gift for them. What do you do? Rush out and grab the first gift you see, or live in the knowledge they weren’t on your gift list for a reason. We have some options.
Will you be suffering some Boxing Day Regret this year? Do you wait just one day and receive massive savings on the gifst you really want? Plus
Do you send your own kids Christmas Cards? Most of us don’t. We run you through all the reasons why you should definitely be sending your own family a card they may never forget.
We’re releasing a Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas, with Liam and Ness on Christmas Podding.
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