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Episode 119: 80’s Christmas Singles – Part 1

Welcome to episode 119 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about a selection of Christmas singles from the 1980s.

I hope you enjoyed this collection of songs from 1984. I was hoping to get a couple other 1984-themed episodes out this month, but between my daughters’ school and sports starting back, a severe lack of sleep, and a dozen other crises popping up throughout the month, I was lucky to get this episode out. As usual, I’ll be spending the next few weeks trying to get back on schedule. In the meantime, enjoy the covers and included artwork from this episode’s singles.

1. Tokyo Hot Club Band – A Thorn In Your Eyes

2. Miki Asakura – Hero & Heroine

3. The Checkers – Heartbroken By Julia

4. Momoko Kikuchi – Love Letter On The Snow

5. Yoko Oginome – December Memory

6. Ikue Sakakibara – Lover

7. Kunio Muramasu – X’mas Rock

8. Meiko Nakahara – Meiko’s Special Party Versions

9. Salon Music – Spending Silent Night

Join me next time for Yuzoh Kayama’s 1983 album, “White Christmas.” I’m hoping to have it out the first week of September. Then join me later in the month for a pair of great albums from the 90’s. Up first is Yasuko Agawa’s “Come In Christmas” from 1990. The join me on the 25th for the fantastic compilation, “Winter Gifts Pop” from 1997. They’re both great albums you’re sure to enjoy.

As always, any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. If have any suggestions, or if you’d like to recommend a song or album for a future episode, drop me a line and let me know.

Remember, I’ve added a button to my Ko-fi page. If you’d like to support me one cup of coffee at a time, a donation is only $3. I’ve also opened a Redbubble store. I only have a couple designs up, but keep an eye on it as I’ll be trying to add more. Half of any proceeds or donations received will be donated to support the people of Ukraine, while the rest will be used to purchase new Japanese Christmas music to review for future episodes. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And if you get a chance, leave me a review on iTunes. Thanks!

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Episode 119: 80’s Christmas Singles – Part 1

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17 weeks / 119 days until Christmas! (“Merry Christmas Baby” Song Battle)

It’s almost BERRRRRR time!

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Season 4 Preview (Sort Of): AI Reviews The Cousins and Their Totally Timely Rundown

Welcome back Christmas Cousins!

In classic Christmas Cousins fashion, Cousin Seth and Cousin Chad are doing things a little backward (as always) with their post-start season preview.

 

Sure, they might have already kicked off Season 4, but who says you can’t preview after the fact? Also, they review what AI is saying about the CCP…turns out, even computers love Cousin Seth!

 

Join them as they break down all the festive fun, fall frolics, and pumpkin-packed plans you can look forward to this season.

 

From Trader Joe’s tastings to fall activities that Seth has to tackle, and even a pumpkin beer showdown, this season is shaping up to be a merry mix of seasonal delights.

 

Oh, and don’t worry—we’re diving into the ultimate fall debate: Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks.

 

By the way, Cousin Seth gives an update on his quest to have 18 PSLs by Halloween!

 

Ready to go Falls deep? So are we!

Audience Question:

“What fall activity are you most excited for this season: a pumpkin beer tasting, a cozy Trader Joe’s haul, or a spirited Dunkin’ vs. Starbucks showdown? Let us know!”

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Episode 159: Icetastrophe

After a long summer off, we’re back to ring in the most wonderful time of the year: Home for the Horrordays!

On this episode we discuss the SyFy Channel original movie Icetastrophe, AKA Christmas Icetastrophe, AKA A Christmas Tale. No matter what you call it, this is a silly Day After Tomorrow knockoff in which a meteor crash lands in a small Washington town and flash freezes everything in sight. It’s up to scientist Alex and townie Charlie Ratchet to save the town, while entrepreneur Crooge struggles to stay alive long enough to save his kids. Ratchet? Crooge? Yeah… It’s one of those. The Christmas Carol connection is tenuous at best.

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Intro/Outro: Happy Christmas, You Guys! (Simon Panrucker) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0

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68: 80s Cartoon Character Christmas Albums

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (w/ Tim, Nicholas & Laramy)

What’s up, dudes? They’re heroes in a half shell, and they’re green! That means it’s the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! I’ve got Tim Williams from 80’s Flick Flashback, Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette, and Laramy Wells from Moving Panels here to talk with me about the mutated ninja Michaelangelo. Yes, it’s his Christmas adventure “The Christmas Aliens!”

In this one issue micro-series, Michaelangelo is exploring the streets of New York during the holiday season. He stumbles upon a stray cat that he names Klunk. Mike decides to do some last minute shopping and heads downtown, which is teeming with fellow shoppers. With a  precarious disguise, the ninja goes into a toy shop and amuses himself with different items—much to Klunk’s dismay. Unsurprisingly, the scaredy cat runs off into the alley, and Mikey goes to find him, discovering some thugs hijacking a truck. Or course, the vehicle is full of “Little Orphan Alien” dolls which are going to be donated to an orphanage. The crooks don’t care about good will toward men, and they knock the driver unconscious and steal the truck, dolls and all.

Meanwhile, Klunk cries out and the burglars hear him. Consequently, the street toughs spot Mikey and open fire on him with their handguns. The ninja takes out most of the hoodlums, who freak and flee in the truck. He manages to hop inside the back of the vehicle as it speeds away and get the better of the thieves, deciding to drive the truck to the orphanage himself. Unfortunately, despite his good intentions, the police are looking for the vehicle and when they spot it, a chase ensues. Mikey manages to elude the police, but not before he accidentally destroys public property. Once he’s escaped the fuzz, he stashes the truck away in an alley. The toys will be impounded as evidence, so the orphans won’t receive them in time for Christmas. Mikey gets his brothers to distribute the toys to the orphans.

‘80s punks? Yep. Lots of snowfall? It’s Christmas, after all. Armed robbery? Of course! So put on your Santa suit and mask, grab your nunchucks, and stop some crime to this Ninja Turtle Christmas episode!

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This Christmas Feels Like The Very First Christmas To Me! (Spongebob Squarepants – Season 2 – Episode 8 – Christmas Who?)

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we’ve already reached the final episode of August 2024? We sure can’t! We are *officially* only a week away from the start of the ‘Ber Months! Get excited, for “the most wonderful time of the year” is nearly upon us!

This week, the elves continue their journey through Nicktoon month by covering the eighth episode of “Spongebob Squarepants“‘ second season, “Christmas Who?” which aired for the first time on December 6th, 2000! While Anthony is a fan of the show, Julia has some PTSD associated with it, and Thom’s household does not like it. That said, is there enough holiday spirit embedded within this special that it’s not a complete waste of time for our hosts? You’ll just have to tune in to find out!

So, settle back with your Pumpkin Spice Lattes – which are officially back! – relax and enjoy! This is one festive, fun episode that’s sure to kick off your week the best way possible! As always, thanks for your love and support, y’all! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁 🦌🦉⛄️🔔🚂 🤶🏻 🎀 ❄️

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Stocking Stuffers Episode 19: Jay and Jeff get Trapped!

Jeff and Jay discover M Night’s new movie is just a dumb vehicle for his daughter’s music career, what a twist! They also question their sanity delving into the top rated google review of the film.

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Jingle Bell Rocks Documentary

We pay tribute to the late Mitchell Kezin with Hugh McNally of “Bootleg Xmas.”

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August Christmas Party – 4 Months Until Christmas

LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!!

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CWFC 129 – It Came Upon The Midnight Clear

On this episode, we’ll learn about the creation and inspiration behind the Christmas hymn, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear. We’ll also give you a recipe that lands on the intersection of Mexican cuisine, Italian cuisine, and Christmas spirit. We’ve got another Who Sang it Best, and Anthony and Thom from Tis The Podcast stop by to give us a list of their favorite movie Santas.

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00:00 – 01:39 Intro
01:39 – 04:23 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:23 – 10:22 5 Golden Things – Top Five Movie Santas (with special guests: Anthony and Thom from Tis The Podcast)
10:22 – 19:17 It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
19:17 – 21:22 Who Sang It Best?
21:22 – 23:22 Wrap Up
23:22 – 28:22 Outtakes

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

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Season 2, Episode 4 – Tudo Bem No Natal Que Vem (Brazil)

Festive Fans Unite! (send us a message)

How do you want to spend Christmas?  If you like to celebrate in a warm and colorful locale with incredible natural beauty, lush beaches, and a stunning rainforest, grab a holiday speedo or thong, because you are going to love this episode.  We heat it up by exploring the joys of Brazil.  We travel to the world’s fifth largest country and learn how they enjoy Christmas — with all of the sexy and smooth vibes of a passionate tango.  We first learn of the fate of Jorge, the star of this episode’s festive foreign film Tudo Bem No Natal Que Vem or “Just Another Christmas”.  He wakes up and every day is Christmas, only he can’t remember the previous year.  It’s like Groundhog Day, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Family Man combined with all of the cultural richness of Brazil.

Next, we learn the secret of the Chester, a meaty Frankenstein meal of big breasts and thighs. And finally, we meet Joyce Moreno, a multi-talented musician, and her Christmas track “O Velhinho” (“The Old Man”).  It is a national favorite, with the traditional bossa nova and samba sounds of Brazil, that deliver both a sophisticated and festive sound.  It’ll be more fun than a bite from the Brazilian Wandering Spider.

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Season’s Eatings – Oyster Stuffing

This holiday treat was found on the tables of many families during the 19th and early 20th centuries, but now it’s usually found in a few key areas.  The main ingredient was so common, it was called the fast food of the nation.  While the main ingredient has been eaten for millennia, the holiday version has only been around for a few hundred years.  We’re exploring the history and origins of oyster stuffing.

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Merry Britsmas 65: Just Like Christmas At Robin’s Nest

In the August episode of Merry Britsmas, I take a look at British covers of an indie classic Just Like Xmas by Low, explore a sitcom I knew nothing about called Robin’s Nest, and answer some more Festive Emergency Questions, as well as reading out some of your answers from last month!

Covers of Just Like Xmas

Tripp Mirror 

Guisers

Parcs

Gastown Irregulars 

Gabrielle Aplin 

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Christmas Podcasts Roundup – July 27th through August 16th, 2024

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New Podcasts

The Rose Suchak Ladder Podcast – A podcast that discusses a myriad of different Christmas topics. CJ invites personal friends, friends from the Christmas Podcast network and friends across the world to share their love of everything Christmas!

The Twelve Songs of Christmas Podcast – The Twelve Songs of Christmas runs from Christmas in July (July 25) to Christmas with weekly conversations about Christmas music. Music journalist Alex Rawls talks with the musicians who make Christmas music and people connected to it, discussing how it fits into their personal, musical and professional lives. Guests come from across the musical spectrum and include such stars of Christmas music as George Winston, Mannheim Steamroller and Robert Earl Keen, as well as such indie artists as Amanda Shires, Mega Ran, Sara Noelle and Eli “Paperboy” Reed.

 

Here are the new episodes that dropped the weeks of July 27th through August 9th.

Closer to Christmas Podcast – July 28th – “Video Walkthrough of the FUNKO Games, Polar Rollers Game.”

Sounds of Christmas Podcast – July 28th – “Clip Show (Part 1)”

Horror for the Holidays Podcast – July 28th – “Stocking Suffer: Big Boys with Longlegs.”

Tis the Podcast – July 29th – “We Set Out to Only Steal Christmas! But You – You Destroyed It! (Merry Little Batman)”

Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – July 29th – “The Last Starfighter (w/ Tim, Joe & Chad)”

TGI Podcast – July 30th – “The Simpsons: Marge Be Not Proud.”

Christmas Morning Podcast – July 31st – “21 Weeks / 147 Days Until Christmas! (‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ Song Battle)”

The Rose Suchak Ladder Podcast – July 31st – “Tia Loves Her Elbow Room & Christmas!”

The Twelve Songs of Christmas Podcast – August 1st – “Surf Christmas with Hunter King.”

‘Tis the Soundtrack Podcast – August 3rd – “Disney Holiday Loops: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar.”

Total Christmas Podcast – August 3rd – “The Ghost of Christmas Present.”

Christmas Podding Podcast – August 4th – “Who Ruined Christmas at Your Place and How?”

Horror for the Holidays Podcast – August 4th – “The Nights Before Christmas.”

Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – August 5th – “Sesame Street News Flash: Santa Claus (w/ Mike and Tim)”

Tis the Podcast – August 5th – “Road to ‘MaXXXine’ Part Three – I Just Never Want it to End. – A Review of ‘MaXXXine.’”

Festive Foreign Film Fans Podcast – August 6th – “Himmelfall (Norway)”

Christmas Cousins Podcast – August 7th – “Breaking News: New Fall Drinks Alert! Starbucks vs Dunkin.”

Christmas Morning Podcast – August 7th – “20 Weeks / 140 Days Until Christmas! (‘Up on the Housetop’ Song Battle)”

The Twelve Songs of Christmas Podcast – August 8th – “’La Nottie Triunfanti’ with Michela Musolino”

Snow in Southtown Podcast – August 8th – “Billboard Hot 100 – August 3, 1974.”

Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – August 8th – “Transformers UK Comics Christmas Issues pt2 (2/ Jerzy Drozd)”

Horror for the Holidays Podcast – August 12th – “Stocking Suffers: The Beast of Talbot County.”

Tis the Podcast – August 12th – “It All Started When the First Present was Given by the Pilgrims a Long Time Ago. (Rugrats – Season 2 – Episode 14 – The Santa Experience)”

Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – August 12th – “Dinosaucers ‘There’s No Such Thing as Stego-Claws’ (w/ Shawn Robare)”

Christmas Morning Podcast – August 13th – “19 Week / 133 Days Until Christmas! (Original Christmas Song Battle)”

Christmas Cousins Podcast – August 14th – “Pumpkin Spice Showdown: Creamer Edition w/ Mia from @Falltopia.”

Twelve Songs of Christmas Podcast – August 15th – “A UFO-Friendly, Spotify-Protesting Christmas with the Pocket Gods.”

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Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick (an encore presentation)

In 2021, I interviewed Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick, a band I’ve only grown to appreciate more over the years. They released their first three albums–Cheap Trick, In Color and Heaven Tonight–in 18 months, and Dream Police followed a whole year later. They toured constantly at the time, which makes that productivity all the more impressive.

In 2017, they released a Christmas album, Christmas Christmas, an album that’s easy to like and easier to admire after Petersson talks about the inspirations for the songs.

I talked to Petersson because the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers had a new album out, In Another World, and the conversation was a lot about what a band that tours as much as they do does when COVID forces it off the road.

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BREAKING NEWS: Starbucks PSL Opening Day, Seth’s drink option (?!?) and Year 2, Season 4 kickoff!

Year 2? Season 4? Woohoo! 🍂and Cousin Seth does it again…just wait until you hear about his drink option!

 

The Cousins are back, and this autumn, they’re going Falls deep!!!

 

With Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte hitting the shelves, the Christmas Cousins are declaring it their official “Opening Day” of autumn. Forget baseball, school, or pools—this is the real kickoff to the season that matters.

 

Join Cousin Seth, Chad, and the ever-enthusiastic Christmas Aficionado, Joe (on YouTube and IG @Christmas_Aficionado), as they guide you through the ultimate fall experience.

 

From Seth’s new autumn adventures to classic seasonal traditions, they’ve got it all covered.

 

The PSL is here, and so are the Cousins (and honorary Cousin, Joe) ready to sip, savor, and critique the 2024 edition of this fall staple with their signature wit.

 

Pumpkin is back, the leaves are turning, and the Cousins are diving into fall with full cups and even fuller hearts. Rejoice, fall lovers—your time has come!

 

AUDIENCE QUESTION:

What’s your go-to fall drink, and do you think the Pumpkin Spice Latte deserves its place as the ultimate sign of the season, or is it overhyped?
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S1:E3 – Viva La Raza

On this months episode I’m joined by Joe from the “Now Watch This” Podcast. As usual, we discuss the good and bad of Christmas and we also discuss the best part of Christmas. Giving!

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