In the seventy-first episode of 12 Days Pod, Dan and Cara discuss the web of the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, share some bizarre movie reviews, and Cara compares this to an iconic film franchise.
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Title: 71. Hot Frosty is Not Hot Enough!
What’s up, dudes? It’s December 6th, the Feast of St. Nicholas, so I’ve got Thom Crowe from ‘Tis the Podcast and Art Kilmer from A Cozy Christmas with me to talk about the straight-to-video special “Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa!”
Released in 1989, the special focuses on the charity and faith of a young Nicholas of Myra. Several vignettes and time jumps form the basis of the show, from fishing with the local Bishop to giving away his family’s wealth. Nicholas saves and befriends a boy named Adrian. Spoiler alert: Adrian eventually follows him.
Subsequently, a grown Nicholas saves a woodcutter’s daughters from slavery by throwing bags of gold into their house. Unfortunately, though, most of St. Nicholas’s famous miracles are not used in special. Rather, the thrust of it is his kindness and willingness to give. Of course, he is eventually imprisoned for being Christian, but is released after some time. In fact, he returns to his See to find it thriving because of his example.
The miracle of bringing children back to life? Nope. The miracle of his bilocation and calming a sea storm? Not that one either. The miracle of not mentioning any of his most popular miracles? Definitely! So give away your inheritance to the poor, forget most of what you know about the good Saint, and take a listen to this episode all about “Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa!”
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Title: Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa (w/ Art and Thom)
We’re officially in December, the Christmas season, and I have more interviews than I can get through in the weeks leading up to Christmas. From here on in, I’ll run excerpts from the interviews I’ve done, and I’ll run them in their entirety next season.
This episode starts with some clean-up business after last week’s conversation with Midge Ure on “Do They Know it’s Christmas.” I referenced Ed Sheeran’s complaint that he would have preferred to be left off the 40th anniversary mega-mix, and the charges against the song by Fuse ODG. In the episode, I reference Bob Geldof responding to criticisms of the song.
I also mentioned one of my favorite new releases of the season, Dadi Freyr’s How Dadi Stole Christmas.
This episode, I talk to Joey Williams, musical director for The Blind Boys of Alabama. In the episode, I mention that they surprised me with a new release, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” with Jay Buchanan. We talk about their album, Go Tell it on the Mountain, and when we revisit this conversation next season, we’ll also talk about their collaboration with Taj Mahal, Talkin’ Christmas.
Another new track comes from Nick Bhalla, who recorded the album Saint Nick with his jazz piano trio. As this version of “Christmas Time is Here” shows, it borders on lo-fi in its emphasis on mood and melody. Hopefully I’ll be able to get him for the show next season.
I also interview Bruce Sudano, who has a new album, Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies. When I revisit this interview in its entirety next season, we’ll get into that and his start with Alive and Kicking, the band that recorded the one-hit wonder “Tighter, Tighter” in 1970.
We talk about his relationship with Donna Summer, who he wrote songs for, married, and managed. We start talking about Bad Girls, the first album he worked on, then move to Summer’s 1994 Christmas album, The Christmas Spirit, which was reissued on vinyl this holiday season.
After that, I talk to singer, songwriter, and friend of 12 Songs Alexandra Scott about Sia’s Everyday is Christmas. It’s a loose conversation as we work through some thoughts about a Christmas album we both really like, but with a few reservations.
Finally, on Black Friday I appeared on WBUR’s “Here and Now” to talk about songs you might want to add to your holiday playlists. The segment is online now, and even if you’ve already heard it, you might want to visit the page since it has a playlist with some additional songs that I would have featured if we had another hour.
Finally, DJ David Kunian invited me to join him on his radio show to spin and talk about Christmas music on WWOZ in New Orleans on Tuesday night. The show is online for the next two weeks if you’d like to check it out.
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Author: Alex Rawls
Title: Blind Boys of Alabama, Donna Summer, and Sia
20 Days until Christmas. Growing up in the Northern Hemisphere, Christmas has always been a cold, wintry feel for me. But the Southern hemisphere enjoys christmas with a summer feel.
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: 
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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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Author: Charles Ague
Title: 20 Days, Christmas in Summer?
Oh hey. Don’t mind us. We’re just pumped that we’re 1 day closer to Christmas!
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Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas songs that aren’t really Christmas songs. Or are they?
Episode about “Baby It’s Cold Outside”
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Happy Thursday! This week on ‘The List’ we are counting down some movies very near and dear to my heart! Since I am from the Chicagoland area, I figured we should rank our favorite Christmas movies set in this area!
Come give it a listen and see if you agree!
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Title: The List: Best Chicagoland Christmas Movies
Merry Christmas!
It’s a packed show, and we start off with a not particularly good version of A Christmas Carol from 2001. It’s animated and has the voices of Kate Winslet, Simon Callow and Nic Cage as Jacon Marley.
You can watch here, or not, it’s your life:
Next up is A Story of Shame from our listener Nettie Tebeau.
Then it’s our yearly chat with Scott Newman of Tinsel Tunes. This time we look at the King of Christmas (at least in the UK), Cliff Richard. He’s been part of the Christmas number 1 four times and he’s also released a whole bunch of other Christmas songs (and 2 albums). We talk about 4 of his songs and you can check them out here:
Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You
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Saviours Day
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Whenever God Shines His Light
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Last episode we talked about The Unofficial Elf Cookbook by Bryton Taylor, and this episode we doing the draw to see who the lucky winner is. The name is picked out by Robin, one of the hosts of I’m Not Complaining with Robin & Juno.
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Author: Jack
Title: Episode 122 – The King of Christmas
In this bonus episode, join Duane as he unwraps 8 fresh Christmas tunes for the 2024 season, spotlighting independent and lesser-known artists. Get ready to discover your next holiday favorites! 🎄🎶
Step Carse – The True Miricle of Christmas
Annie Vander – Ornamental Christmas
Laura Pursell – Three Miles from Christmas
Stella Cole – It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Vanna and Me – Christmas Across My Mind
Alison Wahl and Brian Berggoetz – Christmas Is the Right Time for Us
Kerry Kearney – Santa’s Got a Brand-New Bag
The English Assassin – Peace at Christmas
What was Duane’s favorite?
What will be your new favorite?
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Title: 72: New Music for 2024 Season
21 Days until Christmas.Love them, or hate them, reality tv shows are here to stay. There have been several Christmas themed reality shows over the years.
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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Author: Charles Ague
Title: 21 Days, Christmas themed reality tv shows
Dreaming of a white Christmas? This podcast is for you! Share it with a friend!
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This week, the Christmas Cousins welcome Kira Dineen, award-winning host of the DNA Today podcast and a renowned geneticist, to unwrap a fascinating holiday mystery: could there be a genetic reason some people are extra into the holiday spirit?
Kira also shares her family’s cherished Polish Christmas traditions. Whether you’re a holiday superfan or just curious about what’s in your DNA, this episode is a festive, fun, and thought-provoking ride.
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What’s up, dudes? Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette, Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas, and winner of the super secret listener contest Travis Van Hauen join me to talk about the early ‘80s fad Wacky Wall Walkers! Yes, we “Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls!”
When the King of the Wall Walkers discovers a new star, he sends his exploration team out to investigate. Arriving on Earth, they learn of Christmas, and set out to uncover its secrets and its meaning. By observing the inhabitants of the town, they subsequently begin to believe Christmas is about decorating and dinner. The octopodal aliens even sneak into a mall wearing Santa suits and out a mall Santa as a phony!
Meanwhile, a spoiled brat throws a fit and accidentally winds up with the leader of the group as a new present. He blackmails them into helping him earn money so he can buy a thousand dollar toy car. However, on the way back to the mall, the gang stops at an orphanage and learns the true meaning of Christmas. Consequently, the brat donates all the money and some of his old toys to the orphans, much to the delight of his exasperated parents. The Wall Walkers take Christmas back to their planet Kling-Kling.
Neon Nativity? Check. Interstellar travel? Yep. Tuna casserole? Oof! So grab your Santa suits and walk up the walls to this episode on “Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls!”
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Author: Gerry D / Nicholas Pepin, Jeff Loftin, Travis Van Hauen
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🎄It’s 1984, and Santa’s in front of a firing squad because his executioner didn’t appreciate the socks he got last Christmas.
The slime is an extra festive shade of green in this Christmas episode of the show that defined Nickelodeon’s early years, featuring an all-star cast of the 5 most featured kid actors of “You Can’t Do That on Television.”
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Shawn Robare (Plastic Rocket Pop, Cult Film Club, Wolfman’s Got Nards)
Steven (UFO Club, The Bigfoot Club)
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1. Watch the Christmas episode on Facebook.
2. Shawn’s piece of the Prevert Family’s living room wallpaper.
3. Nick Knacks on “You Can’t Do That on Television.”
4. Mike pitches a sequel to “Santa Claus: The Movie” on SequelQuest (2020).
5. “UFO Kidnapped,” a TV pilot featuring much of the same cast of kids.
6. Les Lye as Professor Coldheart in “The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings.”
7. How we’ve fielded the question of Santa’s one-night flight.
8. Abby Hagyard (Mom) on YouTube.
9. Ice Cream Dolls, The Visible Man, and the G.I. Joe Motorized Battle Tank.
10. Calvin and Hobbes makes the same “Santa wants beer” joke.
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“You Can’t Do That on Television” Green Slime Shampoo (circa 1987)
“A Very Zelda Christmas,” by DarkNuck, on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.
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Title: You Can’t Do That on Television: Christmas
The creative team of Rankin and Bass have produced some of the most enduring, nostalgia-producing Christmas specials in television history. Historian and biographer Rick Goldschmidt joins Brian to tell the story of how an art director and an ad jingle writer became “the kings of Christmas.”
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Author: Brian Earl
Title: Backstory: Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials
Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of November 23rd to the 29th.
Closer to Christmas Podcast – November 23rd – “32 Days, A Lost Christmas Card.”
Cozy Christmas Podcast – November 23rd – “It’s a Wonderful Life, Sant Claus & St. Nicholas: An Interview with Author John Theo.”
Total Christmas Podcast – November 23rd – “A Quiz, A Carol, A Gift, A Book…The Lot.”
Snow in Southtown Podcast – November 24th – “Lost of Toys and Goodies.”
Closer to Christmas Podcast – November 24th – “31 Days, Wrapping Paper Waste.”
Christmas Podding Podcast – November 24th – “What is the Best Present to Buy Your Kids Teacher This Christmas.”
Sounds of Christmas Podcast – November 24th – “Linda Imperial Almost Ready for Rudolph.”
Horror for the Holidays Podcast – November 24th – “Thanksgiving.”
Holly Jolly X’Masu Podcast – November 24th – “Takeski Terauchi’s 1960’s Christmas Music.”
Festive Foreign Film Fans Podcast – November 24th – “Des Hommes Et Des Dieu ‘Of Gods and Men’ (Algeria)”
Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – November 24th – “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ’89 (w/ Charlyn, Manny & Jeremy)”
Tis the Podcast – November 24th – “I’m Getting Grief Counseling from a Snowman (Hot Frosty)”
Christmas Countdown Show Podcast – November 24th – “Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Holiday Parties | Part 2.”
Christmas Cousins Podcast – November 24th – “Christmas Con 2024 Preview EXLUSIVE: Joe, the Christmas Aficionado’s Big Plans!”
Christmas Morning Podcast – November 24th – “30 Days Until Christmas! (‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ Song Battle)”
Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast – November 24th – “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – The Kick Off of Christmas.”
Season’s Eatings Podcast – November 24th – “Cozonac.”
Closer to Christmas Podcast – November 24th – “30 Days, Christmas Year Round.”
TGI Podcast – November 26th – “King of Queens: Dark Meet.”
Christmas Morning Podcast – November 26th – “29 Days Until Christmas! (Original Christmas Song Battle)”
Closer to Christmas Podcast – November 26th – “29 Days, The Longest Recorded Christmas Song.”
Cozy Christmas Podcast – November 26th – “Spreading Christmas Joy (and Nutella): It’s Another Double Trouble Holiday! With Guest Tyle G. Mitchell.”
Sounds of Christmas Podcast – November 26th – “First Christmas Songs.”
Christmas Cousins Podcast – November 27th – “Hallmark’s ‘3 Wiser Men and a Cousin Seth’ Review!!!”
Christmas Morning Podcast – November 27th – “28 Days Until Christmas! (‘Jingle Bells’ Songs Battle)”
Closer to Christmas Podcast – November 27th – “28 Days, Santa’s Elves.”
Twelve Songs of Christmas Podcast – November 27th – “’Do They Know It’s Christmas’ at 40 with Midge Ure.”
TGI Podcast – November 28th – “The List: Actors Who Should Play Santa.”
Cozy Christmas Podcast – November 28th – “The Gift of the Present: Thanksgiving with Ken Smith from the North Pole News Dispatch.”
Tis the Podcast – November 28th – “This Year There Will Be No Leftovers! (Thanksgiving [2023])”
Christmas Past Podcast – November 28th – “Backstory: Christmas Creep.”
Tis the Soundtrack – November 28th – “Merry Mixtapes: Jeff – Lost Christmas.”
Christmas Morning Podcast – November 28th – “27 Days Until Christmas! (Thanksgiving Song Battle)”
Closer to Christmas Podcast – November 28th – “27 Days, Santa in a Thanksgiving Day Parade.”
Kringle Talks Kristmas Podcast – November 28th – “John Lewis 2013 (The Bear and the Hare) with Brian Earl.”
Sounds of Christmas Podcast – November 28th – “Carpenters Legacy Wants to Spend Christmastime with You.”
Merry Britsmas Podcast – November 29th – “A Curious Case of Some Alternative Christmas Music.”
12 Days Podcast – November 29th – “Home for the Holidays: Grit and Bear It.”
Christmas Cousins Podcast – November 29th – “THE REAL Season 5 Holiday Kickoff Party: Beer, Cheer and Christmas Cousins Live! Our 180th Episode!!!”
Christmas Morning Podcast – November 29th – “26 Days Until Christmas! (Christmas Instrumental Friday)”
Lost Christmas Podcast – November 29th – “The Sweet History of Christmas Cookies – Modern Bakes from Ancient Origins.”
Closer to Christmas Podcast – November 29th – “26 Days, Black Friday and Christmas.”
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including Christmas! In this episode, we’re exploring the Lone Star State’s unique holiday traditions, shaped by its rich blend of cultures. From German-inspired Christmas markets to Mexican tamales and posadas, Texas celebrates the season in style. We’ll also uncover the story behind the iconic lighting displays in towns like Fredericksburg and Grapevine, known as the Christmas Capital of Texas.
Discover how cowboy boots meet twinkling lights, why luminarias line Texas streets, and the way barbecue becomes part of holiday feasts. Whether it’s dancing under the stars at a holiday rodeo or enjoying a Texas Christmas craft beer, Christmas in Texas is a celebration like no other.
At the end of the episode, don’t miss a special reading from The Lost Years of Santa Claus, the book that uncovers Santa’s hidden adventures and the stories that shaped his legend. Saddle up for some holiday cheer—Texas style! 🎄🤠
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Author: The Chronicler
Title: Christmas in Texas: A Festive Fusion!
22 Days until Christmas. Have you had a mince pie? I have yet to try one, but always have wanted one.
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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Author: Charles Ague
Title: 22 Days, Mince Pies
