Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from May of 2022!
In this episode, Ken talks to singer/songwriter/consultant/blogger John O’Leary about some of the lesser known things about the writing of “Jingle Bell Rock”, including the conspiracy theories about what might have happened (which probably did happen) in which careers were ended and lives were threatened!
For many Christmas eve is the main meal for the holiday season. This dish started with a member of the carrot family but is now made mainly made from beets. While it’s consumed all year long, hot and cold, there’s a special version made on Christmas. We’re exploring the history and origins of barszcz.
63 Days until Christmas. Hey, it’s still October, so we can mix a little horror with our holiday! Do you have any favorite movies that blend the 2 together?
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Guess what, folks? Christmas Clatter is returning for another round of holiday cheer! Todd’s got some exciting stuff lined up for this season. He’ll be spilling the tea on why the show’s run is a bit shorter this year, and he’s also going to share his thoughts on a new Christmas song by Brett Eldredge. Todd thinks it’s an instant classic, so you know it’s going to be good!
Brett Eldredge, known for his smooth, rich voice, has become a holiday favorite with his Christmas music. He first introduced fans to his festive sound in 2016 with the release of *Glow*, an album blending timeless Christmas standards and original songs with a big band, jazz-inspired flair. Tracks like “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” and “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” (featuring Meghan Trainor) showcased his crooner style, evoking the charm of Frank Sinatra.
*Glow*’s success led to a deluxe edition in 2018, with additional tracks, and Eldredge has since headlined the *Glow* tour, bringing the spirit of his holiday music to live audiences. His Christmas sound is known for its nostalgic warmth, highlighted by brass, strings, and that classic swing rhythm, making it stand out among traditional country holiday offerings.
In 2021, Eldredge followed up with *Mr. Christmas*, blending original songs, like the title track, with beloved holiday classics. Both albums were met with praise from fans who admire his ability to capture the magic of the season through big-band arrangements and jazz-infused melodies.
Now, Eldredge is back with his third holiday album, *Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family)*. This new collection, released under his own label, Warm and Cozy Records, features eight original songs, including “Sweet December,” which Todd of Christmas Clatter has declared an instant classic.
It’s only Week Two of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas, and things are already heating up! Is Cousin Seth drowning in tinsel yet, or did he actually make it through his Week One movie assignment? In this episode, the Cousins break down the latest lineup of new holiday films, including “This Time Each Year” (Thursday, October 24), “Operation Nutcracker” (Friday, October 25), “The Christmas Charade” (Saturday, October 26), and “The Five-Year Christmas Party” (Sunday, October 27).
The Cousins will also reveal which of these four films they’ve chosen to watch and review, but they need YOUR help to decide! Plus, we’ll see if any Hallmark Classics are worth revisiting and find out if Seth is already buckling under the pressure of his second season of Christmas cheer. Tune in for the laughs, the reviews, and a few holiday surprises!
Audience Question:
Which of the Week Two Hallmark movies are you most excited about? “Operation Nutcracker”? “The Christmas Charade”? Let us know which one you want us to review!
Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ChristmasCousinsPod. Got a question or movie request? Email us at christmascousinspod@gmail.com—we might just take your suggestion for our next episode!
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from December of 2022!
In this episode, Ken talks about the musical side of the Night Before Christmas!
63 Days until Christmas. Do you have any great, old Christmas facts? send them in, Id love to hear them.
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The Christmas Cousins are back, and this time, they’ve brought along fan-favorite guest, Christmas Cousin Chris from christmaseveryminute.com (try saying that five times fast!). Chris is here to drop some Christmas knowledge bombs on Cousin Seth, including a deep dive into his favorite Top Christmas Lists. We’ll also get the inside scoop on what’s new over at christmaseveryminute.com, hear about Chris’ holiday season plans, and see what sage advice he has for our beloved Cousin Seth as he embarks on his second season of seasonal cheer. Get ready for an episode full of laughter, lists, and holiday tips that will have you decking the halls in no time!
Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ChristmasCousinsPod. And share your thoughts or ask us questions at christmascousinspod@gmail.com—we might even read your email on air!
Audience Question:
What’s on your Christmas Top Ten list this year? Is it movies, songs, or maybe even snacks? Email us your lists, and let’s see if they match up with Christmas Cousin Chris!
Reminder:
Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ChristmasCousinsPod. Got a question or your own Christmas Top Ten List? Email us at christmascousinspod@gmail.com—we’d love to hear from you!
When Ben Mears comes back to Jerusalem’s Lot, he intends to research and write about the old Marsten House. He befriends a young college girl named Susan, and begins a relationship with her. Meanwhile, the house is bought by antiquities dealers Kurt Barlow and Richard Straker. Spoiler alert: Barlow’s a master vampire and Straker’s his familiar.
The town’s denizens slowly begin disappearing, falling ill, and dying. As it turns out, Barlow’s been transforming the Glick boys and others into vampires. Mears, Susan, and a few others, including a doctor, a teacher, and young boy named Danny, begin to fight back. After Fr. Callahan fails his crisis of faith and leaves, and after Susan is transformed and slain, the rest eventually kill Barlow and Straker. They set the town on fire, too.
Creepy old haunted house? Check. Creepy old antique shop? Uh huh. Creepy old blue skinned vampire with rat teeth? Only if it’s a poor makeup job! So grab your stakes, fill up vials with holy water, and hunt during the daylight with this episode on “Salem’s Lot!”
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from April of 2021!
In this episode, Ken talks about the song “Baby It’s Cold Outside”, along with some of the controversy around it, the War On Christmas (there isn’t one) and the ridiculous claims that there’s a movement afoot to cancel Christmas!
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64 Days until Christmas. Did you have a virtual pet as a kid?
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It’s that time again, Christmas Cousins! Cousin Chad is practically doing cartwheels with jingle bells on, while Cousin Seth is having an existential crisis, realizing just how many Hallmark Christmas movies he’s about to endure—err, enjoy this season.
In this holly jolly kickoff to Countdown to Christmas, we’re joined by our festive fanatic and expert guest, Kacy (@theheartofreviews) AND a mystery gues (hint: he is an aficionado of Christmas) as we dive into the first holiday flick of the marathon: ‘Twas the Date Before Christmas. Will the “Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics” fuel a yuletide romance between Jessie and Bryan, or will too many snowball fights and wrapping paper disasters send the whole family straight to the naughty list?
Tune in for our fun, irreverent take on this holiday flick as we rate, review, and share our favorite (and not-so-favorite) moments!
Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ChristmasCousinsPod. Plus, share your thoughts via email at christmascousinspod@gmail.com!
Audience Question:
What’s the craziest holiday tradition your family has that might rival the “Christmas Olympics” from this movie? Or, which holiday tradition would you totally invent if you could? Let us know!
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Welcome back! As we inch closer to Halloween we are here this week talking about Roseanne! Known for its Halloween episodes, does this one pass the test? Tune in to find out!
Greetings boils and ghouls! Home For The Horrordays continues this week as we bring you a Stocking Stuffer on the Tales from the Crypt episode “And All Through the House”!
Based on the 1950s horror comics of the same name, Tales from the Crypt ran for seven seasons on HBO, and featured some of the biggest names in action and horror at the time. The episode we’re discussing tonight comes from Back to the Future director Robert Zemeckis!
After killing her husband on Christmas Eve, murderous mom Elizabeth is besieged by a deranged serial killer dressed up as Santa Claus. She can’t call the cops, because there’s already a dead body in the house, so she’ll just have to deal with it herself! It’s a gruesome, gag-filled good time.
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Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas begins the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from just a few weeks ago!
In this episode, Ken talks about the switch of the Sounds of Christmas station to the Sounds of Halloween, and does a bit of a deep dive into the song “Monster Mash”!
65 Days until Christmas. The final date to get your order in for the Christmas Podcast Network Charity ornament is upon us. Please consider donating to this wonderful cause, and getting a really cool ornament in return. Please click on the link at https://linktr.ee/closertochristmas
and make a donation today. Thank you to all who have so far.
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 You 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: https://www.youtube.com/@closertochristmas
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