Can't Wait for Christmas : Recent Episodes

Tim Babb

Laughing All The Way

On this episode, it’s our 11th anniversary listener feedback special. I’ll be reading your messages from you and we’ll be talking about the phenomenon of the little red truck hauling a Christmas tree. We’ll give you a way to virtually enjoy some German Christmas markets, we’ll add one more thing to several of our past five golden things, and we’ll kick off the first round of voting in Scrooge-a-paloza.

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00:00 – 02:23 Intro
02:23 – 04:15 We Need A Little Christmas Now
04:15 – 13:48 5 Golden Things – Things Left Off Of Previous 5 Golden Things Lists
13:48 – 15:35 All I want For Christmas Is News
15:35 – 18:38 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
18:38 – 27:54 Little Red Truck Hauling a Christmas Tree
27:54 – 31:35 Scrooge-a-paloza Round 1, Part 1
31:35 – 34:29 Wrap Up
34:29 – 37:40 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links and the poll)

Videos of German Christmas Market Videos
https://youtu.be/l6aGKVxo2kw?si=qtUsk2PoX7V2LDUj
https://youtu.be/wzZ9hdyTl8w?si=o51CO1bsd4EoUteb
https://youtu.be/DssVino8XPo?si=XUu-TDofSm60vlXs

Alonso and Tim’s Lists of Modern Christmas Movies from Episode 149
Alonso’s List
5. See You Next Christmas (2021)
4. Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
3. Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point (2024)
2. Krampus (2015)
1. Arthur Christmas (2011)
H.M. Feast of the Seven Fishes

Tim’s List
5. Noelle (2019)
4. Godmothered (2020)
3. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
2. Red One (2024)
1. Spirited (2022)

H.M. Iron Man 3 (2013)
H.M. Shazam (2019)

JIMMY – Official Trailer
https://youtu.be/EURriesRel0

Advent Calendar House Episode on MAS*H – Death Takes a Holiday (featuring Tim)
https://adventcalendar.house/episodes/mash-death-takes-a-holiday

urg00phy_unkl – Little Red Truck Hauling a Christmas Tree video
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8tevo87/

There I Ruined it – Little Red Truck Hauling a Christmas Tree Mega Remix
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8teWFax/

“The Ford Truck saves valuable minutes” Ad from 1930
(It’s the 7th one down on the page)
https://www.oocities.org/the_new_ford/Commercials/1930commercials.html

New Yorker December 10th, 1984 (Art Print)
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/new-yorker-december-10th-1984-anne-burgess.html

Little Red Truck Christmas Tree Hauling Co. Two-Tone Coffee Mug
https://www.zazzle.com/little_red_truck_christmas_tree_hauling_co_two_tone_coffee_mug-256077683458239194

On this episode, we’re going to go way, way back to the year 1776 and we’re going to learn about America’s first Christmas. We’re also going to list the top 5 American Christmas traditions that seem strange to folks outside the US, we’re going mix patriotism and Christmas spirit into a musical treat, and we’ve finally named the segment with no name.

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00:00 – 04:20 Intro
04:20 – 07:50 We Need A Little Christmas Now
07:50 – 14:12 5 Golden Things – American Christmas Traditions The Rest of the World Finds Weird
14:12 – 18:26 America’s First Christmas
18:26 – 20:09 The Segment With No Name GETS A NAME
20:09 – 22:19 Wrap Up
22:19 – 24:51 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Links For Ways to Listen to Stars and Stripes for Christmas
https://music.apple.com/us/album/stars-stripes-for-christmas/262716077
https://open.spotify.com/track/1QFwwm5Y2Y6W3od8iG1TiH
https://youtu.be/bVynfqV6wOM

Weird Christmas Podcast
https://weirdchristmas.com/category/podcast/

(Album art image uses a photo by Steve Knight and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.)

On this episode, we’ll talk about The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and how it is a symbol of the relationship between Britain and Norway. Tim will do a special crossover with his old Kingdom Comedy YouTube series, turn an ordinary pan of brownies into a Christmas parent for your mouth, learn about a Christmas related lawsuit that made headlines recently, and he’ll tell you about a surprising development regarding our Scrooge segment.

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00:00 – 02:02 Intro
02:02 – 03:17 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:17 – 09:16 5 Golden Things – Disneyland Christmas Ornaments (A Tim Babb’s Kingdom Comedy Crossover)
09:16 – 13:08 All I Want For Christmas is News
13:08 – 20:17 The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
20:17 – 21:20 The Segment With No Name (still?!)
21:20 – 23:17 Wrap Up
23:17 – 25:57 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll and the links)

TikTok Video About Christmas Brownies
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8psfuTa/

Tim Babb’s Kingdom Comedy Crossover Video
https://youtu.be/g6hTrCTN7cc

A Cozy Christmas Podcast
https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/

On this episode, we’ll travel all the way to the West African country of Liberia and learn about their popular Christmas figure, Old Man Bayka. We’ll also countdown the top five songs from the Jackson 5 Christmas Album, put sone holiday cheer into your phone, learn some disturbing news about SantaCon, and we’ll finally name the Scrooge segment that has no name.

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00:00 – 02:08 Intro
02:08 – 05:50 We Need A Little Christmas Now
05:50 – 13:23 5 Golden Things – Jackson 5 Christmas Songs
13:23 – 17:11 All I Want For Christmas is News
17:11 – 21:48 Old Man Bayka (Christmas in Liberia)
21:48 – 23:55 The Segment With No Name…yet
23:55 – 26:23 Wrap Up
26:23 – 29:39 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll and the links)

Totally Rad Christmas! Bonus: Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Easter in Rome (w/ Mike and Tim)
https://totallyradchristmas.com/1776801600000

Christmas Sounds To Add to Your iPhone
https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2026/04/24/christmas-sounds-to-add-to-your-iphone
Instructional Videos to Add Christmas Sounds to Your iPhone
YouTube
TikTok

Tim Babb’s Kingdom Comedy: A Very EO Christmas
https://youtu.be/hGUP7aqHDgk?si=QoyHaMQ8Hryqpyp1

Festive Foreign Film Fans
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2181104/

On this episode, we’re going to learn about an Irish tradition known as Nollaig na mBan or Women’s Christmas. We’ve also got a tasty way to have some bite sized Christmas goodness right now, we’ll count down the top 5 Easter eggs in Christmas movies, and Tim will continue to enlist your help to name our Scrooge segment.

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00:00 – 01:39 Intro
01:39 – 04:17 We Need A Little Christmas Now
04:17 – 12:11 5 Golden Things – Easter Eggs in Christmas Movies
12:11 – 20:51 Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas)
20:51 – 22:28 The Segment With No Name…yet
22:28 – 24:43 Wrap Up
24:43 – 27:23 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe (Delish)
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a56610/cranberry-brie-bites-recipe/
TikTok Version
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8SMq9L9/

What is Nollaig Na mBan? (“Women’s Christmas?!) – A Video by Clisare
https://youtu.be/JB0ZVZhcpq0

Paige’s TikTok About The Unseen Work Women Do At Christmas
https://www.tiktok.com/@sheisapaigeturner/video/7586483763064884493

Nollaig na mBan traditions: How different parts of Ireland celebrated Women’s Christmas (Irish Times)
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/on-the-woman-s-day-of-christmas-1.121479

Holiday PSA: Don’t Forget to Fill Mom’s Stocking, Too! (The Every Mom)
https://theeverymom.com/stocking-stuffers-for-wife/

Christmas Robe – SNL
https://youtu.be/FOVCtUdaMCU

Holidays After Dark
https://holidaysafterdark.com/

On this episode, we’ll learn the story of president Ulysses S. Grant making Christmas a national holiday in the United States. We’ll also talk about a quaint town in California where you can get a little Christmas all year long, we’ll count down the top five Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and I’ll ask for your help with naming a new segment for 2026.

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00:00 – 01:52 Intro
01:52 – 07:27 We Need A Little Christmas Now – Solvang, CA Trip Report
07:27 – 16:24 5 Golden Things – Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert
16:24 – 23:59 Ulysses S. Grant and Christmas as a National Holiday (in the United States)
23:59 – 25:47 The Segment With No Name…yet
25:47 – 27:45 Wrap Up
27:45 – 30:54 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Solvang Photos
https://www.instagram.com/cantwaitforchristmaspod/p/DVLPn0plFrU/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/CantWaitForChristmasPod/posts/pfbid0rQCJDHhZed52iCvduXWQbEH2LeonQi9FkFLKUkwN4GDbym5ewfWdG7SCb4tg4dqjl
https://www.threads.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/post/DVLPovLFE9B?xmt=AQF0Y4V8_LsAUwVPlWATTBdqKGm5u5xjTrEIA8VC36mxdvgQuNju9zvQacPt52h-GdoBJ2jW&slof=1
https://bsky.app/profile/christmaspod.bsky.social/post/3mfoeesncek2d

Jule Hus- Solvang’s Christmas Store
http://www.solvangschristmashouse.com

The Ultimate Escape Rooms (The Mischevious Nisse)
https://theultimateescaperooms.com/solvang/

Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2020
https://youtu.be/TYl0TYCsDbY?si=PiFp2eP630JROGxP
2024
https://youtu.be/htlX-VAuVbs?si=meZv3-2OtHUQpkPO
2021
https://youtu.be/vP8nVklw99c?si=6GGS_iHY02HiVcmy
2023
https://youtu.be/M2zZAshSRz8?si=eGRTEx7PX-J8elXo
2016
https://youtu.be/fVXzXH_OCyI?si=9eRWjcn8YkmEhWqn
2025
https://youtu.be/sq5O2Ee1pXw?si=azOfu_QYayJ0Z1o

Closer to Christmas podcast
http://closertochristmas.com/

On this episode, we’ll be learning about the Ukrainian Christmas spider and what it has to do with tinsel. We’ll also take care of some unfinished business from last Christmas, count down the top 5 ways to extend Christmas a little longer, and find out how to plant the flag of Christmas in your front yard this winter.

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00:00 – 02:57 Intro
02:57 – 06:47 Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast- 10 Years (We Didn’t Start The [Christmas] Fire parody)
06:47 – 08:29 We Need A Little Christmas Now
08:29 – 13:31 5 Golden Things – Random Ways To Extend Christmas
13:31 – 20:05 Ukraine Christmas Spider
20:05 – 22:26 Wrap Up
22:26 – 23:31 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast- 10 Years (We Didn’t Start The [Christmas] Fire parody)
https://youtu.be/5ecwENSIk08
https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/video/7598634330641992991

Christmas is Over…But It’s Still Winter?! Garden Flags
https://www.zazzle.com/christmas_is_over_but_its_still_winter_garden_flag-256151823273564563
https://www.zazzle.com/christmas_is_over_but_its_still_winter_garden_flag-256284854935500742

Season’s Eatings podcast
https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com/

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” All 5 acts together in one, as well as outtakes and special messages from the cast.

Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”

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00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 11:57 Act 1
11:57 – 13:11 Cast Greetings Part 1
13:11 – 23:42 Act 2
23:42 – 24:27 Cast Greetings Part 2
24:27 – 32:40 Act 3
32:40 – 33:55 Cast Greetings Part 3
33:55 – 43:50 Act 4
43:50 – 44:42 Cast Greetings Part 4
44:42 – 56:22 Act 5
56:22 – 58:18 Credits
58:18 – 1:08:47 Outtakes

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)

A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 5 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb

With the voice talents of:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Trish Healey as Betty
Tim Dumont as the Plane Captain
Kyra Hogue as “Simone Grubbs”
Lesley Victorine as Samantha the Reporter
Micheal Babb as Quinn
James Babb as Patrick
and
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan

Jacklyn Collier from Deck the Hallmark as Candice from the Christmas Initiate
Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George
Noah from TANcast (NSFW) as Joe McKringleberry
Gerry D from Totally Rad Christmas as Bert
Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast as Ernie
Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
and
Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present.

Music
The choral renditions of We Wish You A Merry Christmas and The Star Spangled Banner were performed by the 1995 Lincoln High School Chamber Ensemble.
Deck the Halls A was performed
by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Used under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Sound Effects
palazzo d’accursio xmas band 20121222_181319.mp3 by suonidibologna — https://freesound.org/s/172338/ — License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
Kickin’ around the ole’ pigskin.flac by CGEffex — https://freesound.org/s/94172/ — License: Attribution 4.0
JJJ2 96 countdown – cheer.wav by FreqMan — https://freesound.org/s/88002/ — License: Attribution 4.0
Explosion by Iwiploppenisse — https://freesound.org/s/156031/ — License: Attribution 4.0

All other music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com

This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 5 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.”

Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”

In Act 5, can Tracy use the lessons of past, present, and future to save the plane, save McKringleberry, and save Christmas?!

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00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 12:01 Act 5
12:01 – 13:53 Credits

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)

A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 5 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb

With the voice talents of:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Trish Healey as Betty
Lesley Victorine as Samantha the Reporter
Micahel Babb as Quinn
James Babb as Patrick
and
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan

Jacklyn Collier from Deck the Hallmark as Candice from the Christmas Initiate
Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Noah from TANcast (NSFW) as Joe McKringleberry
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George
Gerry D from Totally Rad Christmas as Bert
Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast as Ernie
And
Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present.

The Star Spangled Banner was performed by the 1995 Lincoln High School Chamber Ensemble Graduating Seniors.

All other music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com

This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.

Tune in Christmas Eve for a special presentation of the full movie of A Bomb for Christmas 2, featuring outtakes and special messages from the cast.

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 4 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas!

Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”

In Act 4, Tracy is taken to a dark future where we learn the fate of her friends, Holly, Bobby, and McKringleberry.

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00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 10:16 Act 2
10:16 – 11:33 Credits

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)

A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 4 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb

Cast:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich
Kyra Hogue as “Simone Grubbs”
Trish Healey as Betty
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan

With special podcaster guest stars…

Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
and
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis

All music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com

This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.

Tune in December 23rd for the the dramatic conclusion of A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.

On this episode, we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of a Charlie Brown Christmas with Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Communications for Peanuts Worldwide
and host of the You Don’t Know Peanuts podcast, Melissa Menta. We’ve also got a fun Christmas play date idea for you and we’ll count down the top 5 songs Tim has discovered thanks to this podcast.

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00:00 – 02:15 Intro
02:15 – 07:28 We Need A Little Christmas Now
07:28 – 14:15 5 Golden Things – Christmas Songs Tim Discovered Because of This Podcast
14:15 – 17:20 All I Want For Christmas Is News
17:20 – 41:02 A Charlie Brown Christmas 60 Year Anniversary Discussion with Melissa Menta
41:02 – 43:12 Wrap Up
43:12 – 46:2https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cwfc-155-60-years-of-a-charlie-brown-christmas-with-melissa-menta.mp35 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Peanuts Official Site
https://www.peanuts.com/

Melissa Menta’s Podcast, You Don’t Know Peanuts
https://www.youdontknowpeanuts.com/

USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines
https://www.usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm

Shows Tim Has Been On Lately:
A Cozy Christmas Podcast (The Episode “Celebrating 25 Years of ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas”
https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/episodes

Totally Rad Christmas!
https://totallyradchristmas.com/the-all-new-mickey-mouse-club-christmas-special/

Advent Calendar House (the 200th Episode dropping Christmas Eve)
https://adventcalendar.house/

Insert Reference Here Podcast
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/hensonhistorypod/

The Sweep Spot
https://bleav.com/shows/the-sweep-spot/episodes/christmas-at-disneyland-with-tim-babb/

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 3 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas!

Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”

In Act 3, The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Tracy that her partner, Holly, isn’t the only one she has to save on this perilous Christmas Eve.

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00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 08:33 Act 2
08:33 – 10:21 Credits

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)

A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 2 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb

Cast:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Trish Healey as Betty
Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan

With special podcaster guest stars…

Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present.
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
and
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George

The choral renditions of We Wish You A Merry Christmas and The Star Spangled Banner were performed by the 1995 Lincoln High School Chamber Ensemble

All other music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com

This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.

Tune in December 15th for the next regular episode of the Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast and December 16th for A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future Act 4.

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 2 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas!

Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”

In Act 2, Tracy is sent to the past and learns the shocking truth about what really happened last Christmas.

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00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 10:53 Act 2
10:53 – 12:59 Credits

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)

A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 2 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb

Cast:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Emmily Scherb as Alana/Jemma Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)

With special podcaster guest stars…

Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
And
Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present.

Sound Effects
palazzo d’accursio xmas band 20121222_181319.mp3 by suonidibologna — https://freesound.org/s/172338/ — License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
Kickin’ around the ole’ pigskin.flac by CGEffex — https://freesound.org/s/94172/ — License: Attribution 4.0
JJJ2 96 countdown – cheer.wav by FreqMan — https://freesound.org/s/88002/ — License: Attribution 4.0
Explosion by Iwiploppenisse — https://freesound.org/s/156031/ — License: Attribution 4.0

All other music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com

This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.

Tune in December 9th for A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future Act 3.

On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas!

Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future.

It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”

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00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 11:57 Act 1
11:57 – 14:00 Credits

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)

A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 1 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb

Cast:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Trish Healey as Betty
Tim Dumont as the Plane Captain

With special podcaster guest stars…

Jacklyn Collier from Deck the Hallmark as Candice
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George
Gerry D from Totally Rad Christmas as Bert
Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast as Ernie
And
Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past

Deck the Halls A was performed
by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Used under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

All other music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com

This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.

Tune in December 2nd for A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future Act 2.

On this episode, Straight No Chaser’s Seggie Isho stops by to talk about the group’s new album and tour called Holiday Road. We’ll also give you a tip on how to shop small this Christmas by going virtual, and we’ll countdown the top five ways to get some holiday cheer without spending money.

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00:00 – 02:29 Intro
02:29 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:59 – 08:45 5 Golden Things – Free Ways to Celebrate Christmas
08:45 – 41:54 An Interview with Straight No Chaser’s Seggie Isho
41:54 – 45:13 Wrap Up
45:13 – 47:45 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, And Future (Act 1)
https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2025/11/24/cwfc-152-a-bomb-for-christmas-2-past-present-and-future-act-1

Straight No Chaser
https://sncmusic.com/

Straight No Chaser Tour Dates
https://sncmusic.com/tour

Seggie Isho’s Page
https://sncmusic.com/seggie

Straight No Chaser’s Livestream on December 23rd
https://veeps.com/straightnochaser/3cd114fb-4811-4723-b8cd-958d614ec384

Straight No Chaser – Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (Official Music Video)
https://youtu.be/UA5EazTUzxc

Unofficial Official Podcast
http://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialOfficialPod

The Stress-Free Christmas Virtual Holiday Market
https://thestressfreechristmas.com/virtual-christmas-market/

Virtual Holiday Market Vendor Sign Ups
https://payhip.com/b/TFHGb?media_id=3770833163389101504_63035382172

On this special, super-sized Christmas Podcast Day episode, Jimmy Hawkins (Little Tommy from It’s a Wonderful Life) stops by to talk about his new book, The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit. We’ll also be celebrating Muppetvember by doing a deep dive into It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie.

is an actor, producer, and author. He’s done many memorable things over the years but he’s perhaps best known for his roll as the youngest Bailey child Tommy in its a Wonderful Life.

Well, Jimmy’s all grown up now, but he hasn’t forgotten the lessons of that film. He has a new book out called

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00:00 – 02:06 Intro
02:06 – 35:15 A Conversation with Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey from It’s A Wonderful Life)
35:15 – 1:04:20 It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas
1:04:20 – 1:07:33 Wrap Up
1:07:33 – 1:10:06 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit
https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/9781400255108/the-heart-of-its-a-wonderful-life/

Other Episodes For “It’s A Wonderful Christmas Podcast Day”

Advent Calendar House – Psych: The Polarizing Express
https://adventcalendar.house/episodes/psych-the-polarizing-express

Cozy Christmas Podcast – Merry Christmas George Bailey
https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/episodes

Closer to Christmas – Garfield and Friends: It’s A Wonderful Wade
http://closertochristmas.com/

Totally Rad Christmas – SCTV: It’s a Wonderful Film parts 1 and 2
https://totallyradchristmas.com/category/tv-series-christmas-episodes/

TGI Podcast – That 70’s Show: It’s A Wonderful Life
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tgi-podcast/episodes/That-70s-Show-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-e39uu0l

Tis the Soundtrack – It’s A Wonderful Life (Gonna Have A Good Time) EP by Fishbone
https://tisthesoundtrack.com/

Merry Britsmas – Basil Brush: It’s A Wonderful Brush
https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/e/merry-britsmas-81-christmas-podcast-day-its-a-wonderful-basil-brush/

Christmas Every Day – Lux Radio Theater version of Its A Wonderful Life
https://christmaseverydayshow.podbean.com/

Lost Christmas – The Greatest Gift
https://www.lostchristmaspodcast.com/

On this episode, film critic, podcaster, and author Alonso Duralde joins Tim for the entire show. We’ll be talking about his new book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, Revised and Updated Edition. We’ll also have a conversation about modern Christmas movies and countdown the most re-watch worthy Christmas movies to come out since 2010.

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00:00 – 03:11 Intro
03:11 – 13:55 We Need A Little Christmas Now
13:55 – 21:31 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
21:31 – 32:00 A Discussion of Modern Christmas Movies
32:00 – 52:34 5 Golden Things – Re-watchable Christmas Movies (Post 2010)
52:34 – 56:27 Wrap Up and Special Announcement
56:27 – 59:27 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/have-yourself-a-movie-little-christmas-9781493087440/

Where to Find Alonso Duralde
https://bsky.app/profile/aduralde.bsky.social
https://www.instagram.com/alonso.duralde/
https://thefilmverdict.com/author/alonsothefilmverdict-com
https://www.patreon.com/LinoleumKnife
https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/maximum-film/
https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakfastAllDayPodcast
https://deckthehallmark.com/person/alonso

Tim’s Sight Gag On Video So That You Can Actually SEE It
https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/video/7564339537384574239
https://youtube.com/shorts/fuPdxKQUZ60
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1375593924128960
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQJ8wYEEbCy/

On this episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2000 adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey. We’ll also countdown the top five Naughty or Nice segments from Jimmy Kimmel Live, and we’ll find a Christmasy way for you to do something delicious with those fall apples.

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00:00 – 01:40 Intro
01:40 – 03:56 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:56 – 17:53 5 Golden Things – Naughty or Nice segments on Jimmy Kimmel Live
17:53 – 21:50 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
21:50 – 43:54 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
43:54 – 46:04 Wrap Up
46:04 – 49:09 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Casserole
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SYm7Us/
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1502644414436711
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOW78_BDy73/

Naughty or Nice segments on Jimmy Kimmel Live

5

https://youtu.be/8ElI8NSs6XI?si=CoF9cIG5AHRWHY78

4

https://youtu.be/KG8rYm_vuho?si=tpb2AkHEDDMqKUC4

3

https://youtu.be/z4Q5Po5tWO0?si=cBfSu5NbgXj4ApAx

2

https://youtu.be/Peas1L2v9Yc?si=6RcsZAdTIFlwpNRD
Honorable Mention
https://youtu.be/STAGy_Id8RE?si=FP_n4ZG1Q3DmftA2

1

https://youtu.be/i5McMPNr24g?si=6cs_d0OTRTuxldMk

Full Playlist of ALL Naughty or Nice Segments
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg11-a9LYH_6qDU20KtiQByYoI736S493&si=j0x_ENEX_yammJ30

Tinsel Tunes Podcast
https://tinseltunes.com

On this episode, we’re going to take a look back at the 1970 Rankin/Bass classic Santa Claus is coming to town. We’ll also use some of that wintery Christmas magic to keep your drink cold, learn a little bit about a special kind of art project, and we’ll count down the top 5 Christmas versions of non-Christmas songs

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00:00 – 01:43 Intro
01:43 – 03:26 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:26 – 12:14 5 Golden Things – Christmas Versions of Non-Christmas Songs
12:14 – 16:28 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
16:28 – 32:44 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
32:44 – 35:15 Wrap Up
35:15 – 38:32 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Christmas Ice Cube Videos on TikTok and YouTube
https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/video/7542247380725337375
https://youtube.com/shorts/BbD6_xNoozU?si=2TKWueG-lWyXfBdB

Ryan George’s YouTube Channels
https://www.youtube.com/@PitchMeetings
https://www.youtube.com/@RyanGeorge
https://www.youtube.com/@ryangeorgeplus

‘Tis The Soundtrack podcast
https://tisthesoundtrack.com/

On this episode, we celebrate 10 years of the podcast and 5 years of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, A Bomb For Christmas…with a cast reunion. We have a conversation about the making of the movie, what the cast has been up to since, and a special announcement about the future!

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00:00 – 03:22 Intro/A brief look back at 10 years of Can’t Wait For Christmas
03:22 – 04:38 Cast reunion introductions
04:38 – 21:38 Cast’s experiences recording the movie
21:38 – 22:48 Fun facts about A Bomb For Christmas
22:48 – 26:56 More fun stories from making the movie
26:56 – 39:07 Favorite/least favorite lines
39:07 – 50:25 What has the cast been up to since?
50:25 – 51:41 Special Announcement
51:41 – 55:41 Wrap Up
55:41 – 29:52 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the episode guest list and links)

Reunion Guests:
Dynelle Babb
Brendan Scherb
Emmily Scherb
Jeffery Cronin
Kristen Cronin
Trish Healey
Edward Frizzelle
Justin Dinger

Featuring Special Podcaster Guests:
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW)

With Super Special Guests:
Nora Scherb
Penny Scherb
Griffin Scherb
James Babb
Michael Babb

That’s Hindsight (Edward’s Movie Review Podcast)
https://thatshindsight.buzzsprout.com/

Jacklyn Collier’s “In Between Bites” film at the Chain NYC Film Festival
https://chainfilmfest2025.eventive.org/films/686e6ebe28baa299b91ce92b

On this episode, we conclude the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 7 and 8. This has all been leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th.

Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out.

Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year, five years ago, or really any year.

Download here!

00:00 – 00:58 Intro
00:58 – 16:13 Act 7
16:13 – 26:31 Act 8
26:31 – 29:04 Credits
29:04 – 30:05 Post Credit Scene
30:05 – 30:44 Wrap Up

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas”
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Trish Healey as Betty
Edward Frizzelle as George
Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston
John Rice as Larry Tirripelli

Introducing:
Penny Scherb as Kimberly
Griffin Scherb as Brandon
James Babb as Patrick
Michael Babb as Quinn

Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars:
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo
Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor
with
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator
and
Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe

Music for “A Bomb for Christmas”
Was sourced from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
(Full Track list for music and sound effects can be found here)

On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 5 and 6. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th.

Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out.

Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year, five years ago, or really any year.

Download here!

00:00 – 00:58 Intro
00:58 – 13:14 Act 5
13:14 – 23:21 Act 6
23:21 – 25:07 Wrap Up

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas”
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Trish Healey as Betty
Edward Frizzelle as George
Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston
John Rice as Larry Tirripelli

Introducing:
Penny Scherb as Kimberly
Griffin Scherb as Brandon
James Babb as Patrick
Michael Babb as Quinn

Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars:
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo
Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor
with
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator
and
Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe

Music for “A Bomb for Christmas”
Was sourced from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
(Full Track list for music and sound effects can be found here)

On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 3 and 4. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th.

Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out.

Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year, five years ago, or really any year.

Download here!

00:00 – 00:51 Intro
00:51 – 13:28 Act 3
13:28 – 25:46 Act 4
25:46 – 26:17 Wrap Up

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas”
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Trish Healey as Betty
Edward Frizzelle as George
Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston
John Rice as Larry Tirripelli

Introducing:
Penny Scherb as Kimberly
Griffin Scherb as Brandon
James Babb as Patrick
Michael Babb as Quinn

Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars:
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo
Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor
with
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator
and
Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe

Music for “A Bomb for Christmas”
Was sourced from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
(Full Track list for music and sound effects can be found here)

On this episode, we bring you the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th.

Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out.

Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV Christmas movies that are a hallmark of the season, or if you’re a die hard fan of action packed Christmas movies…A Bomb For Christmas is the perfect gift for you this year, five years ago, or really any year.

Download here!

00:00 – 00:35 Intro
00:31 – 11:54 Act 1
11:54 – 24:14 Act 2
24:14 – 24:39 Wrap Up

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Cast of “A Bomb for Christmas”
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Emmily Scherb as Alana Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Kristen Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Trish Healey as Betty
Edward Frizzelle as George
Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston
John Rice as Larry Tirripelli

Introducing:
Penny Scherb as Kimberly
Griffin Scherb as Brandon
James Babb as Patrick
Michael Babb as Quinn

Featuring Special Podcaster guest stars:
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo
Andy the Christmas Ham, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Viktor
with
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
Tim Babb, from the Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast, as the Narrator
and
Kristin Nowicki, from the Mousetalgia podcast, as Chief Beebe

Music for “A Bomb for Christmas”
Was sourced from Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
(Full Track list for music and sound effects can be found here)

On this episode, we’re going to look at the surprisingly complex history of one Christmas’ most popular plants, the poinsettia, aka the cuetlaxōchitl, aka Flor de Nochebuena. We’ll also give you a tip to make your lawn more festive in the off season and we’ll help you mentally beat the heat as we count down the top 5 Christmas songs that talk about cold weather.

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00:00 – 02:31 Intro
02:31 – 03:50 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:50 – 09:11 5 Golden Things – Cold Weather Christmas Songs
09:11 – 10:03 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
10:03 – 12:31 Chris’ Mass of Christmas Carols
12:31 – 23:02 Poinsettia aka Cuetlaxochitl aka Flor de Nochebuena
23:02 – 26:05 Wrap Up
26:05 – 29:52 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

This Yard Looks Much Better At Christmas Garden Flag
https://www.zazzle.com/this_yard_looks_much_better_at_christmas_garden_flag-256127756236198435

Theatre Xavier Presents: A Christmas Carol, a Ghost Story of Christmas (Wednesday Matinee)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaXhtU4Q8WU

Totally Rad Christmas Ep 318 – 1985 Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (w/ Tim and Charlie)
https://totallyradchristmas.com/1985-walt-disney-world-very-merry-christmas-parade/

On this episode, we’re going to explore the very colorful history of Scandinavia’s favorite Christmas animal, the Yule Goat. We’ll also count down the top 5 corporate Christmas marketing fails, give you an EGGcelent deep fried recipe sure to be a hit at a Christmas party or any party, and listener Chris will give us his micro reviews of multiple film adaptations of A Christmas Carol.

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00:00 – 01:45 Intro
01:45 – 03:04 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:04 – 09:53 5 Golden Things – Corporate Christmas Marketing Fails
09:53 – 12:49 Chris’ Mass of Christmas Carols
12:49 – 26:17 The Yule Goat (Julbocken)
26:17 – 28:46 Wrap Up
28:46 – 33:21 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Southern Living TikTok about Deep Fried Deviled Eggs
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8M1DBU5/

Scrooge (Starring Seymour Hicks and Donald Calthrop 1935)
https://youtu.be/ISl7vBpxhJ4?si=Maa9gjlLquZEc28H

Scrooge (1901) The Most Complete Version
https://youtu.be/HY3ZgSHgdSM?si=9Zts3rXUx7kyKkX6

A Christmas Carol (1910) Full Christmas Movie
https://youtu.be/eQ1TnOU919Q?si=oip101dQggBaJgJK

1923: Scrooge aka a Christmas Carol
https://youtu.be/8fVYBFcQwwc?si=0dw3_cBaigTiO1ye

Season’s Eatings podcast
https://www.seasonseatingspodcast.com/

On this episode, we’re going to hit the beach and answer the question, what does a sand dollar have to do with Christmas? We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas yacht rock songs, get an expensive glimpse at our Christmas future, and find a little year round Christmas in the Most Magical Place on Earth.

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00:00 – 01:59 Intro
01:59 – 05:06 We Need A Little Christmas Now
05:06 – 11:29 5 Golden Things – Yacht Rock Christmas Songs
11:29 – 16:12 All I Want For Christmas is News
16:12 – 20:14 The Legend of the Sand Dollar/What Do Sand Dollars Have To Do With Christmas?
20:14 – 22:14 Wrap Up
22:14 – 24:53 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Can’t Wait For Christmas on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/@CantWaitForChristmas

A Cozy Christmas Podcast
https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/

On this episode, we take a look back at what Christmas was like durring the Great Depression. We also give you a fun Christmas candle craft idea and countdown the top non-Christmas songs from famous Christmas artists.

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00:00 – 02:19 Intro/YouTube Announcement
02:19 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:59 – 12:49 5 Golden Things – Non-Christmas Songs From Famous Christmas Artists
12:49 – 23:04 Christmas During the Great Depression
23:04 – 26:04 Wrap Up
26:04 – 30:01 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Can’t Wait For Christmas on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/@CantWaitForChristmas

Water Bead Christmas Candle Craft
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLjkq6qc/

Ritz Mock Apple Pie Recipe
https://www.snackworks.com/recipes/ritz-cracker-mock-apple-pie-53709/

Tim on Tis’ The Soundtrack
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Bj1_s8VNH6s
Podcast episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/1df99e29-8b7d-4395-b6e3-17b7ee24bc74/episodes/fd65b67e-372e-4832-b4e1-8a59582be321

Closer To Christmas Podcast
https://anchor.fm/closertochristmas

On this episode, we’re going to explore this new-fangled “Artificial Intelligence,” and we’re going to see what kind of effects A.I. will have on the way we celebrate Christmas. Tim also enlisted his sons to help make some Christmas in a cup, a listener points out more things we missed when discussing White Christmas last year, and we’ll be counting down the top five ways you can save yourself a little money this Christmas.

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00:00 – 01:33 Intro
01:33 – 09:51 We Need A Little Christmas Now
09:51 – 13:49 5 Golden Things – Ways To Cut Costs This Christmas
13:49 – 17:29 Santa Babb’s Mailbag
17:29 – 30:18 Artificial Intelligence and Christmas
30:18 – 32:43 Wrap Up
32:43 – 37:29 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Can’t Wait For Christmas on BlueSky:
https://bsky.app/profile/christmaspod.bsky.social

Hot Cocoa Mug Cake
https://bsky.app/profile/christmaspod.bsky.social/post/3liylotkves2p

12 Best Discount Shopping Apps from U.S. News & World Report
https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/spending/articles/best-discount-shopping-apps

Christmas Podcast Starter Pack
https://go.bsky.app/SCmCdgb

Tis the Podcast
https://www.tisthepodcast.com/

On this episode, we’re going to talk about Oliver Cromwell and the English ban on Christmas. We’ll also take Amazon Prime to task for ruining a Christmas classic, find a way to make Christmas cinema last all year, and we’ve got the top 5 songs from Christmas movies that aren’t about Christmas.

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00:00 – 02:59 Intro
02:59 – 04:54 We Need A Little Christmas Now
04:54 – 13:06 5 Golden Things Non-Christmas Songs From Christmas Movies
13:06 – 16:29 All I Want For Christmas Is News
16:29 – 23:56 Oliver Cromwell and the English Ban On Christmas
23:56 – 26:09 Wrap Up
26:09 – 31:00 Outtakes

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

Totally Rad Christmas Podcast with Tim and Mike (From the Advent Calendar House)
https://totallyradchristmas.com/john-denver-and-the-muppets/

On this bonus episode, we respond to some listener comments, investigate a disturbing poll about waning interest in Christmas traditions, and sing a “Wicked” new parody song.

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00:00 – 01:22 Intro
01:22 – 05:28 Santa Babb’s Mailbag
05:28 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News
09:48 – 11:32 Try Some Caroling (Defying Gravity Parody)
11:32 – 14:09 Wrap Up
14:09 – 17:18 Outtakes

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

On this episode, we’ll be rockin around the life story of legendary singer Brenda Lee. Also, we’ll see how you voted in our Muppet themed Who Sang It Best, Tim’s oldest son will stop by to cook us a Christmas breakfast, and Gerry from totally rad Christmas will also be stopping by to give us his super-sized Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 02:09 Intro
02:09 – 06:11 We Need A Little Christmas Now
06:11 – 17:52 5 Golden Things – 80’s Animated Action Christmas Episodes/Specials (With special guest, Gerry, from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast)
17:52 – 31:22 Brenda Lee
31:22 – 32:19 Who Sang It Best?
32:19 – 35:22 Wrap Up
35:22 – 38:35 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Totally Rad Christmas
https://totallyradchristmas.com/

‘Tis the Soundtrack
https://tisthesoundtrack.com/

Michael’s Gingerbread Man Eggs
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDl_givROIT/
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Nu9sXS/

On this episode, we’ll celebrate the 100th Anniversary of an event that’s the unofficial kick off of the Christmas season, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ll also give you a tip on how to put a little Blitzen in your breakfast, and Mike from the Advent Calendar House podcast stops by to help us celebrate Muppetvember with his Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 01:42 Intro
01:42 – 03:40 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:40 – 15:02 5 Golden Things – Muppet Christmas Episodes (With special guest, Mike, from the Advent Calendar House Podcast)
02:22 – 32:34 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
32:34 – 34:48 Who Sang It Best?
34:48 – 37:12 Wrap Up
37:12 – 14:41 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the “Who Sang it Best” poll and links)

Reindeer pancakes
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP88dHboS/

Advent Calendar House podcast
https://adventcalendar.house/

On this bonus episode for Christmas Podcast Day, we look at Christmas in the headlines with an entire episode devoted to the segment, “All I Want For Christmas Is News.”

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00:00 – 02:22 Intro
02:22 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News
09:48 – 12:23 Wrap Up
12:23 – 14:41 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Pre-Order your Christmas Podcast Network ornament (with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Red Sled Foundation)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform

On this episode, we have invited esteemed film critic and Christmas movie expert, Alonso Duralde, to join us and celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the classic film, White Christmas. We’ll also tell you how you can decorate your tree and help others at the same time, and Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast stops by to give us his Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 01:41 Intro
01:41 – 03:03 Need a Little Christmas Now
03:03 – 13:04 5 Golden Things – Coziest Christmas Stories (with special guest: Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast)
13:04 – 58:16 White Christmas (with special guest: Alonso Duralde)
58:16 – 1:01:03 Wrap Up
1:01:03 – 1:03:50 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Pre-Order your Christmas Podcast Network ornament (with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Red Sled Foundation)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform

Linoleum Knife Podcast
https://linoleumknife.libsyn.com/

Maximum Film!
https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/maximum-film/

Breakfast All Day
https://bfastallday.libsyn.com/

Alonso’s New Book, “Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film”
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/

Alonso’s first Christmas Movie Book, “Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas”
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780879103767/Have-Yourself-a-Movie-Little-Christmas

Alonso’s Hallmark Christmas Movie Book (co-authored with he Deck The Hallmark Crew) “I’ll Be Home for Christmas Movies”
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brandon-gray/ill-be-home-for-christmas-movies/9780762499359/?lens=running-press

A Cozy Christmas Podcast
https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/

On this episode, we’ll learn about the Christmas dessert people love to hate or hate to love…Fruitcake. We’ll give you a way to add some Christmas to your fridge, put some Christmas into politics (sorta…not really…well, you’ll see) and Adam from Merry Britsmas stops by to give us his Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 01:46 Intro
01:46 – 04:08 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:08 – 06:08 Need a Little Christmas Now – Part 2…sorta
06:08 – 12:06 5 Golden Things – Top British Christmas Songs That Aren’t Really About Christmas (with special guest: Adam from Merry Britsmas)
12:06 – 22:20 Fruitcake
22:20 – 22:55 Who Sang It Best? (Results)
22:55 – 25:39 Wrap Up
25:39 – 27:44 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Vote Holly McTiernan Sign
https://www.zazzle.com/vote_holly_mctiernan_sign-256243627838960822

A Bomb For Christmas (Full Movie)
https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2020/12/10/cwfc-074-a-bomb-for-christmas-full-movie/

Martha Washington’s Fruit Cake
https://heartlandcooking.com/recipe/martha-washingtons-fruit-cake

Modern Fruitcake Recipe
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/fruitcake-recipe-1946579

Totally Rad Christmas Podcast Episode 265 – Sesame Street News Flash: Santa Claus
https://totallyradchristmas.com/sesame-street-news-flash-santa-claus/

Merry Britsmas Podcast
https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the “Who Sang it Best” poll and links)

Christmas Quesadillas (TikTok video)
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRoAetdP/

Tis the Podcast
https://www.tisthepodcast.com/

On this episode, it’s time for our yearly listener feedback anniversary special. Today we’ll talk about how a tragedy lead to a yearly Christmas tradition between Halifax and Boston, give you a tip on ow to celebrate Christmas in July, and Tim’ mom will be stopping by for a special Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 01:41 Intro
01:41 – 02:57 Need a Little Christmas Now
02:57 – 07:48 5 Golden Things – Top Five Decorations That Made Tim’s Mom Say “Wow” (with special guest: Tim’s Mom!)
07:48 – 12:38 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
12:38 – 18:56 The Halifax Explosion & Tree for Boston
18:56 – 19:31 Who Sang It Best?
19:31 – 22:02 Wrap Up
22:02 – 25:58 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Jim “Kimo” West Christmas Albums
https://jimkimowest.com/store/kimos-hawaiian-slack-key-christmas
https://jimkimowest.com/store/ki-hoalu-christmastime-cd

Tree for Boston Official Site/Social Media
https://novascotia.ca/treeforboston/
https://www.instagram.com/treeforboston/
https://www.facebook.com/TreeForBoston/

On this episode, we’re really gonna “blow things up” talking about Christmas inflatables. We’ve also got a tip for you about how to enjoy Christmas via the lens of foreign films, we’ve got the return of Who Sang it Best, and Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast joins us to give us his Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 02:17 Intro
02:17 – 03:57 Need a Little Christmas Now
03:57 – 17:04 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Monsters (with special guest: Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast)
17:04 – 26:26 Inflatables
26:26 – 28:07 Who Sang It Best?
28:07 – 31:00 Wrap Up
31:00 – 33:35 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Festive Foreign Film Fans
https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Lost Christmas Podcast
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lostchristmaspodcast

Inflatable Anthem (Original Song) from The Holderness Family
https://youtu.be/HlK7HPk70dg?si=Npe9lQ2sWBA3z694

On this episode, we’ll play another round of everybody’s favorite game, “Is it a Christmas Movie” as we look at the 1984 film, Gremlins. We’ll also give you a tip on how Christmas can keep you safe and special guest Ken from the Sounds of Christmas podcast joins us to give us his top five picks for Christmas movies where music is essential to the story.

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00:00 – 02:01 Intro
02:01 – 03:36 Need a Little Christmas Now
03:36 – 16:26 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas movies where music is essential to the story (with special guest: Ken from the Sounds of Christmas Podcast)
16:26 – 34:37 Gremlins
34:37 – 36:53 Wrap Up
36:53 – 38:53 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Behind the Bells Podcast
https://www.soundsofchristmas.com/podcasts.html

On this episode, Tim begrudgingly discusses the song, The Christmas Shoes, gives you a tip on how to get a taste of Christmas in paradise any time, and Robert from the Behind the Bells Podcast stops by to give his top 5 depictions of the North Pole.

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00:00 – 01:42 Intro
01:42 – 03:23 Need a Little Christmas Now
03:23 – 21:07 5 Golden Things – Top Five Depictions of the North Pole (with special guest: Robert from the Behind the Bells Podcast)
21:07 – 36:40 The Christmas Shoes
36:40 – 38:47 Wrap Up
38:47 – 40:19 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Santa’s Pen/Waikiki Christmas Stores
https://santaspen.com/

NewSong – The Christmas Shoes Video
https://youtu.be/GJcPVB-we7g?si=o2_dZZ7MA28z0JR5

Patton Oswalt – Christmas Shoes (NSFW – Listener/viewer discretion advised)
https://youtu.be/iq10bz3PxyY?si=ACkt-bR1NPIWd9KD

Behind the Bells Podcast
https://behindthebells.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll learn about a celebration that was kinda like Christmas but before Christmas, Saturnalia. We’ll also give you a tip to get a little more prepared for Christmas right now instead of waiting until the end of the year, we’ve got the winner of our recent Who Sang It Best poll, and Glen from the Seasons Eatings podcast joins us to give us his top 5 Christmas food world records.

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00:00 – 01:34 Intro
01:34 – 02:59 Need a Little Christmas Now
02:59 – 07:55 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Food World Records (with special guest: Glen from the Seasons Eatings Podcast)
07:55 – 16:02 Saturnalia
16:02 – 16:40 Who Sang It Best?
16:40 – 18:55 Wrap Up
20:28 – 21:20 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Christmas Stamps From The US Postal Service
https://store.usps.com/store/results/stamps/_/N-9y93lv/Ntt-christmas?_requestid=635845

Ancient History Fangirl’s Saturnalia podcast
https://www.ancienthistoryfangirl.com/2018/12/20/saturnalia-the-show-notes/
Emperors of Rome’s Saturnalia podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lwRXbGVgfkAwy8pkrjNWv

Season’s Eatings podcast
https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll talk about that special time leading up to Christmas, Advent. We’ll also give you the recipe for a fun snack that you can customize with holiday style, we’ve got the return of “Who Sang It Best,” and special guest Scott from the Holly Jolly X’masu podcast gives us his five favorite lesser known Christmas movies.

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00:00 – 02:15 Intro
02:15 – 04:24 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:24 – 11:43 5 Golden Things – Top Five Lesser Known Christmas Movies (with special guest: Scott from the Holly Jolly X’masu Podcast)
11:43 – 16:44 Advent
16:44 – 18:21 Who Sang It Best?
18:21 – 20:28 Wrap Up
20:28 – 22:46 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Bread Rolls recipe from Munchin’ with Maddie
https://munchinwithmaddie.blog/cheesy-stuffed-garlic-bread-rolls/

Holly Jolly X’masu Podcast
https://hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular Christmas toys of all time, Barbie. We’ll give you a tip on how to add some subtle Christmas to your yard and Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast joins us to countdown the top five Christmas podcasts.

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00:00 – 01:58 Intro
01:58 – 04:44 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:44 – 11:37 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Podcasts (with special guest: Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast)
11:37 – 26:14 Barbie
26:14 – 28:23 Wrap Up
28:23 – 31:28 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

I’d Still Have My Christmas Decorations Up Garden Flag
https://www.zazzle.com/256235174129001133

Christmas Podcasts Podcast
https://christmaspodcasts.com/

The History Chicks Podcast – Episode 116: Ruth Handler and Barbie
https://thehistorychicks.com/episode-116-barbie/

On this episode, we’ll announce the winner of Merry Music Madness and count down the top 5 Christmas cookies.

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00:00 – 01:04 Intro
01:04 – 03:20 Merry Music Madness Winner Announcement
03:20 – 36:58 5 Golden Things – Christmas Cookies
36:58 – 39:14 Wrap Up
39:14 – 42:53 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Tim on Afternnons with Jesse Mulligan
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018920305/counting-down-to-christmas-for-364-days-a-year

List of Top Christmas Cookies by State
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-most-popular-christmas-cookies-by-state-according-to-google/ar-AA15zhAH

Cookie Recipies
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grandma-s-polish-cookies/
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/easy-italian-christmas-cookies/b69063ac-577b-485d-976c-4a3f3eb3bf0e
https://www.yellowblissroad.com/christmas-cookie-pinwheels/
https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/best-ever-chewy-gingerbread-cookies/566982dc-299f-4134-a835-4cc57dcba739
https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/classic-peanut-butter-blossom-cookies/a3563f6e-96b0-443f-ae0a-53cef4be6db6
https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/sugar-cookie-mms-bars/3e143dd9-04af-4cf8-80d9-980fb2a57867
https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/classic-snickerdoodle-cookies/7ffc92a9-d847-4869-9ecb-99de3b751b14

On this episode, we do profiles on the two finalists of Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby and Andy Williams, so YOU can vote on who is the ultimate Christmas singer.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR)

00:00 – 02:14 Intro
02:14 – 02:53 Finals Announcement
02:53 – 23:16 Andy Williams
23:16 – 39:49 Bing Crosby
39:49 – 42:04 Wrap Up
42:04 – 44:32 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Andy Williams Interviews
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLACA1C3826001F3B6

Christmas TV History: Andy Williams Christmas Shows
http://www.christmastvhistory.com/2012/11/andy-williams-christmas-shows.html

“Bing At Christmas” (Bing Crosby with the The London Symphony Orchestra)
https://shop.decca.com///Bing-At-Christmas-CD/6A6W0000000?utm_campaign=BingCrosbyBingAtChristmas20191014

More info on Bing Crosby
https://youtu.be/BSG_BCXHMSI
https://youtu.be/uF__eYukdoM
https://youtu.be/Mfl0JHE4D_E

Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby, Andy Williams,

On this episode, we are very lucky to have Jasper Smith from Straight No Chaser joining us during the middle of the group’s Sleighin’ It Tour. We’ll also share a fun way to enjoy your Christmas leftovers, count down the top 5 every day items to get when they’re Christmas themed, and we’ll reveal our Final Festive Four in Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR)

00:00 – 02:14 Intro
02:14 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:48 – 07:31 Five Golden Things (Christmas Themed Everyday Items)
07:31 – 33:45 A Conversation with Straight No Chaser’s Jasper Smith
33:45 – 36:19 Merry Music Madness Final Festive Four
36:19 – 38:49 Wrap Up
38:49 – 41:34 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Straight No Chaser’s Tour Dates
https://sncmusic.com/tour
Jasper’s Bio
https://sncmusic.com/jasper

Stuffing Waffles
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Czo3IrnRVRW/?hl=en

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast
https://scroogepodcast.com/

On this episode, we celebrate #ChristmasPodcastDay with a bonus episode all about A Sesame Street Christmas Carol.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4)

00:00 – 02:25 Intro and welcome
02:25 – 12:56 A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
12:56 – 15:36 Wrap Up
15:36 – 17:11 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Links to #ChristmasPodcastDay on Social Media:
https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=%23ChristmasPodcastDay
https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ChristmasPodcastDay/
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/christmaspodcastday/
https://www.threads.net/search/?q=%23christmaspodcastday
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ChristmasPodcastDay

On this episode, we’ll talk about the phenomenon of “Christmas Creep.” We’ll find out how long it’s been happening (spoiler alert: way longer than you think) and give you some strategies to cope with the stress of it. We’ll also count down the top five Christmas world records, tell you how to listen to Christmas movies, and move on to round 4 of Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4)

00:00 – 01:34 Intro
01:34 – 03:27 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:27 – 09:02 Five Golden Things (Christmas World Records)
09:02 – 20:48 Christmas Creep
20:48 – 23:49 The Creep of Christmas (The Ballad of Christmas Creep)
25:45 – 27:59 Merry Music Madness Round 4
27:59 – 30:46 Wrap Up
30:46 – 35:38 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Listen To A Movie
https://www.listentoamovie.com

Healthline Christmas Creep Article
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-is-christmas-creep-and-why-it-can-stress-you-out

Christmas Creeps
https://christmascreeps.com/

Totally Rad Christmas
https://totallyradchristmas.com/

Advent Calendar House
https://adventcalendar.house/

On this episode, well learn about the crazy yet touching origins of Secret Santa. We’ll also countdown 5 more great Christmas commercials, pipe some of the happiest Christmas music on earth in your ears, and we’ll find out which Christmas singers are moving on to round 3 of Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 3)

00:00 – 02:02 Intro
02:02 – 05:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now
05:00 – 13:39 Five Golden Things (More Christmas Commercials)
13:39 – 25:45 Secret Santa
25:45 – 30:57 Merry Music Madness Round 3
30:57 – 33:12 Wrap Up
33:12 – 35:22 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Sounds of Disneyland
http://soundsofdisneyland.com/

christmas.commercials on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@christmas.commercials

Secret Santa World
http://secretsantaworld.net/

Unforgettable Reactions to Secret Santa Blessing People with Cars (East Idaho News)
https://youtu.be/txwA-s1tDWI?si=InVmqkh8tiU2nqXo

On this episode, we’re going to talk about something that has become ubiquitous during the run up to Christmas, Pumpkin Spice. We’ll also tell you an easy way to make some adorable and delicious mini snowmen, we’ll count down the top five Christmas fire safety tips. And we’ll take another step closer to the final round of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 2) 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:31 – 10:35 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fire Hazards and How To Avoid Them)…

On this episode, it’s our 8th anniversary listener appreciation special. So, we’ll celebrate the legendary Tony Bennett, countdown the top five Australian Christmas traditions, and put a little Christmas in your workout routine. Plus, it’s finally time to move on to round 2 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 1) 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:31 – 11:11 Five Golden Things (Australian Christmas Traditions) 11:11 – 17:54 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 17:54 – 34:23 Remembering Tony Bennett 34:21 – 37:48 Merry Music Madness…

On this episode, we’ll go across the pond and learn about an English holiday tradition, the Christmas cracker. Tim will also get his whole family involved in reviewing some Christmas essential oil fragrances. In addition, we’ll give you a tip to put Christmas in front of your eyes any day, and we’ll launch the final part of round 1 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 4) 00:00 – 03:10 Intro 03:10 – 05:51 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:51 – 24:42 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fragrances from Magic Candle…

On this episode, we’re traveling all the way to Iceland to hear the legend of the Yule Lads. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas movie quotes, discover a little bonus Christmas in the Pacific Northwest, and we’ve got the results from the latest round of voting in Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 3)

00:00 – 01:48 Intro
01:48 – 04:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:09 – 10:53 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movie Quotes)
10:53 – 18:27 The Yule Lads
18:27 – 21:20 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 3
21:20 – 23:28 Wrap Up
23:28 – 26:52 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

PT Magic of Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/ptmagicofchristmas/

More Info on The Icelandic Yule Lads
https://www.flyplay.com/en/blog/the-icelandic-yule-lads

Weird Christmas: The Yule Lads and Icelandic Christmas
https://weirdchristmas.com/2019/12/12/wc-20-the-yule-lads-and-icelandic-christmas/

On this episode, we’re taking Christmas intergalactic as we discuss the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special. We’ll also countdown the top five minor characters who should have their own Christmas stories, we’ve got a way for you to welcome guest into your home…Christmas style, and we’ll share our first batch of results in Merry Movie Madness!

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 2)

00:00 – 03:08 Intro
03:08 – 04:46 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:46 – 11:03 Five Golden Things (Minor Christmas Characters Who Deserve Their Own Stories)
11:03 – 20:40 Mrs. Claus
20:40 – 23:22 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 1
23:22 – 25:12 Wrap Up
25:12 – 26:47 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

“Hotel-style” Christmas Bed Cards
https://www.zazzle.com/to_all_a_goodnight_guest_card-256810765651854037
https://www.zazzle.com/to_all_a_goodnight_guest_card-256216254614699073

‎Holly Jolly X’masu Podcast
https://hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’re going to give Santa’s main squeeze some long over due respect as we celebrate Mrs Claus. We’ve also got an egg-cellent recipe for you, we’ll countdown the top 5 times a Christmas movie poll got it wrong, and we’ll launch round one of our Christmas musician showdown Merry Movie Madness!

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part1)

00:00 – 01:42 Intro
01:42 – 04:32 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:32 – 09:17 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round)
09:17 – 11:34 All I Want For Christmas Is News
11:34 – 19:10 Mrs. Claus
19:10 – 21:02 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 1
21:02 – 23:17 Wrap Up
23:17 – 27:53 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Christmas Deviled Eggs Recipe
https://www.justataste.com/christmas-deviled-eggs-recipe/

History Chicks Podcast About Mrs. Claus
http://thehistorychicks.com/episode-191-mrs-claus/

‎The Magic Of The Season Podcast
https://instagram.com/themagicoftheseasonpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

On this episode, we’re going to get all mushy on you as we examine romantic love at Christmas time. We’ll also teach you how to snack on some Christmas anytime, count down the top 5 places to find Christmas in Disneyland when it’s not Christmas time, and we’ll share with you then name you created for this year’s brands new segment.

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00:00 – 02:52 Intro
02:52 – 04:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:50 – 10:34 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round)
10:34 – 16:37 Christmas and Romance
16:37 – 18:19 New Segment Name Announcement
18:19 – 20:19 Wrap Up
20:19 – 22:10 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast T-Shirt
https://www.zazzle.com/cant_wait_for_chrstmas_podcast_t_shirt-235335754269142565

Homemade Tortilla Chips Recipe (don’t forget your Christmas cookie cutters)
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_homemade_tortilla_chips/

A Cozy Christmas Podcast
https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll discuss when the Christmas decorations should come down. We’ll also run down the top 5 post Christmas deals Tim got this year, give you a “Christmas Now” tip that will help you sleep a little merrier tonight, and finally we need your help naming this year’s audience participation segment.

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00:00 – 01:33 Intro
01:33 – 02:57 Babb Christmas Recap
02:57 – 04:15 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:15 – 09:24 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Post Christmas Deals)
09:24 – 15:26 When Should Christmas Decorations Come Down?
15:26 – 17:04 Help Us Name A New Segment
17:04 – 19:16 Wrap Up
19:16 – 23:21 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Christmas Clatter Podcast – Post Christmas Wellness Check
https://www.christmasclatter.com/episodes/episode/778cf10c/he-warned-me-he-had-atandt

On this bonus episode, Tim breaks down some unanswered questions from the Santa ClausE films to see if the new series answers them. We’ll also wrap up Mer-Re-Castmas with It’s A Wonderful Life, and the Imaginary Listeners join the fun to salute Underneath The Tree.

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00:00 – 01:58 Intro
03:09 – 07:41 Five Golden Things (Santa ClausE Questions)
07:41 – 16:03 Mer-Re-Castmas
16:03 – 19:28 A Special Salute to Underneath The Tree
19:28 – 21:31 Wrap Up
21:31 – 22:22 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Tim at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
December 30th, 2022
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/shows/196382
New Year’s Eve
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/events/66437

Listen to Underneath the Tree right now:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share
https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel
https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

On this episode, we’ll side step the usual debate by talking about the sequel to Die Hard and decide if it is a Christmas movie. We’ll also countdown the top 5 misheard Christmas lyrics and add a Christmas twist to a favorite snack.

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00:00 – 02:09 Intro
02:09 – 03:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now (Christmas Tree S’mores)
03:09 – 08:02 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Misheard Christmas Lyrics)
08:02 – 19:59 Die Hard 2 – Is It a Christmas Movie?
19:59 – 22:18 Wrap Up
22:18 – 24:43 Outtakes

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

(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)

Tim at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
December 30th, 2022
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/shows/196382
New Year’s Eve
https://venue-rooster-t-feathers-498.seatengine.cloud/events/66437

Listen to Underneath the Tree right now:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ycgNP9x70kpYavRyPwODZ?autoplay=true
https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=thqw3zeTMII&feature=share
https://www.pandora.com/artist/kelly-clarkson-holiday/wrapped-in-red-deluxe-version/underneath-the-tree/TRvVnpJ2nfjbq4J?corr=knowledge_panel
https://music.apple.com/us/album/underneath-the-tree-single/766595515

Season’s Eatings podcast
https://seasonseatingspodcast.libsyn.com/

On this episode, we’ll look at the history of the most infamous shopping day of the year and the kick off to the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday. We’ll also count down the top five holiday “hacks” you can use to add a little more magic to your Christmas celebrations, we’ll talk a bit about Muppet Christmas goodness as we do every Muppetvember, and well see how you’d recast Jingle All the Way in our penultimate edition of Mer-Re-Castmas. Download here! 00:00 – 02:16 Intro 02:16 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:48 – 11:06 Five Golden Things…

It’s a #ChristmasPodcastDay bonus episode as we welcome Brian Earl, host of Christmas Past and author of “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions.’ Download here! 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 34:39 Brian Earl Interview 34:39 – 46:35 “Not My Holiday” Game 46:35 – 48:46 Wrap Up 48:46 – 50:44 Outtakes (now with more insanity) “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions (The Book) https://christmaspastpodcast.com/book/ Christmas Past…

On this episode, we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Toys For Tots! We’ll also take some time to honor lost legend, Angela Lansbury. We’ll countdown the top five Christmas movie villains, recast the Santa Clause, continue to sing the praises of Underneath the Tree, and give you a chance to win a copy of Brian Earl’s new book, “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 04:07 We Need a Little Christmas Now (A Salute to Angela Lansbury) 04:07 – 09:49 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movie Villains) 09:49 – 13:52…

On this episode, we’ll be talking about one of Tim’s favorite Christmas songs, Underneath The Tree by Kelly Clarkson. We’ll also countdown the top 5 random Christmas facts, and we’ve got some great news about where you can get a little Christmas now…in bulk. Download here! 00:00 – 01:48 Intro 01:48 – 03:25 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:25 – 07:14 Five Golden Things (Random Christmas facts) 07:14 – 13:44 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 13:44 – 22:02 Underneath the Tree 22:02 – 23:26 Recastmas Time 23:26 – 25:34 Wrap Up 25:34 – 27:26 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”…

It’s a Ber months bonus episode! We’re going to take a look at some Christmas news that just came out of the D23 expo, including a deep dive into the Muppet Christmas Carol 30th anniversary panel with special guest, Dave from Mousetalgia! Also, we’ll hear news from the Santa Clauses panel, and, as promised, we’ve got your answers for the latest round of Recastmas Time. Download here! 00:00 – 01:56 Intro 01:56 – 04:43 The Santa Clauses panel at D23 Expo 04:43 – 35:30 Muppet Christmas Carol 30th Anniversary D23 Panel with Dave from Mousetalgia 35:30 – 42:11 Recastmas Time…

It’s our 100th episode! We’ll be discussing the most controversial Christmas song, Baby, It’s Cold Outside. We’ll also tell you how to get a little Christmas humor in your life and countdown the top five non-Christmas songs that should be “Love Actuallied” into Christmas songs (Trust us, it’ll make sense when you hear it)! Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 03:30 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:30 – 10:41 Five Golden Things (Non-Christmas Songs To “Love Actually” Into Christmas Songs) 10:41 – 27:16 Baby, It’s Cold Outside 27:16 – 29:46 Wrap Up 29:46 – 31:57 Outtakes “We…

On this episode, it’s our 7th anniversary listener feedback special! We’ll be reading emails comments and messages from you ! We’ll be talking about things like how to “drink in” a little more Christmas, we’ll countdown the top 5 tropical Christmas songs, we’ll learn about an obscure Christmas special, Tim will try and fail to find the origin of a ubiquitous piece of Christmas iconography, and much, much more. Plus, we’ll see who you’d cast in a remake of the Grinch in the latest Recastmas Time! Download here! 00:00 – 02:57 Intro and apology 02:57 – 04:06 We Need a…

On this episode, we’re baking up a tale for you, it’s the history of Christmas’s favorite baked good: gingerbread. Plus, we’ll countdown the top 5 gifts for dads, give you an idea of how to shine some Christmas light into your night, and we’ll also hear your picks for how you’d recast the movie Die Hard in another addition of: Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 02:03 Intro 02:03 – 03:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:00 – 07:37 Five Golden Things (Gifts for dads) 07:37 – 11:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 11:48 – 17:24 Gingerbread 17:24…

On this episode, we’ll learn about Santa’s Workshop North Pole, a Christmas themed amusement park in Colorado, and talk with one of the general managers of the park, Austin Lawhorn. We’ll also run down the top 5 opening lines in Christmas movies, discover a way to add a little Christmas to your next formal affair, and we’ll reveal your picks for recasting Miracle on 34th Street for Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 04:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:00 – 11:56 Five Golden Things (First Lines In Christmas Movies) 11:56 – 13:27 The North Pole…

On this episode, we’re going to look at ways we can give a Christmas present to Mother Earth by having a more environmentally friendly Christmas. You’ll also hear about a new Christmas discovery Tim made at Disneyland, we’ll count down the top 5 reasons that Santa Claus might be a Wizard, and we’ll hear your ideas for recasting Home Alone, in our newest feature: Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 01:55 Intro 01:55 – 03:07 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:07 – 09:35 Five Golden Things (Reasons Why Santa Might Be a Wizard) 09:35 – 15:29 Tips for an Eco-Friendly…

On this episode, it’s a Christmas crossover with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we review the Disney plus series Hawkeye. We’ll also countdown the top 5 Star Trek Christmas “songs,” get some advice for keeping Christmas in our hearts all year from a little kid, and we’ll official kick off our new feature, Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 Intro 01:40 – 03:16 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:16 – 12:33 Five Golden Things (Star Trek Christmas “Songs”) 12:33 – 26:10 Hawkeye (Is It A Christmas Movie?) [14:00 – 16:35 Hawkeye spoilers] 26:10 – 28:09 Simply Having A Wacky…

On this episode, we’ll talk about what we know (or more accurately what we think we know but actually don’t know) about the Magi, aka the Wise Men. We’ve also got a recipe for you for a cranberry cream cheese dip, we’ll count down some Christmas jokes, and we’ll close things out with a fun new interactive segment for 2022, “Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 04:28 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:28 – 07:55 Five Golden Things (Christmas Jokes) 07:55 – 14:27 The Magi 14:27 – 16:54 Simply Having A…

On this episode, Tim gives you a trip report of his Christmas vacation at Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii. We’ve also got a quick tip for beating the post Christmas blues, and we’ll count down the top five movies that help you transition from Christmas to the new year. Download here! 00:00 – 02:43 Intro 02:43 – 05:04 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:04 – 12:53 Five Golden Things (Transitional Christmas Movies) 12:53 – 16:02 All I Want For Christmas Is News 16:02 – 30:22 Christmas at Aulani (Trip Report) 30:22 – 32:57 Wrap Up and shout out to…

On this BONUS episode, we count down the top five a capella Christmas songs and thank you for a year of wonderful Christmas fun! Download here! 00:00 – 00:59 Intro 00:59 – 07:18 Five Golden Things: A Capella Christmas Songs 07:18 – 09:47 Soon May The Santa Claus Come (Wellerman parody) 09:47 – 12:11 Wrap Up 12:11 – 21:09 A Special Christmas Greeting from the Christmas Podcast Network “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Soon May The Santa Claus Come…

On this episode, we’ll be talking about the song, Silver Bells, and we’ll learn how this song became a holiday staple. We’ll also countdown the top five movies who’s premises should be use to make a Hallmark Christmas movie, we’ll give you a recipe for turkey roulade, and we’ll find out how you’d spend $5k before Christmas in the final edition of Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:44 Intro 01:53 – 05:21 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:21 – 12:34 Five Golden Things (Movie Premises to Use in Future Hallmark Movies) 12:34 – 19:37 Silver Bells 19:37 –…

On this BONUS episode, it’s a special edition of Season’s Musings where we talk to Dave, Jeff, and Kristen of the Mousetalgia podcast about how they would decorate the outsides their houses if time and money were no object! Download here! 00:00 – 01:19 Intro 01:19 – 13:46 Season’s Musings – Mousetalgia Edition 13:46 – 16:46 Wrap Up 16:46 – 18:13 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode…

On this episode, we’ll explore the life and career of the queen of Christmas when Tim “talks” with Mariah Carey! We’ll also get a recipe all the way from Sesame Street, countdown the top 5 holiday travel tips, and we’ll find out what you think makes a great gift in our latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:53 Intro 01:53 – 04:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:09 – 08:04 Five Golden Things (Holiday Travel Tips) 08:04 – 22:26 Mariah Carey: A Background 22:26 – 33:15 The Mariah Carey “Interview” 33:15 – 41:17 Season’s Musings 41:17 – 43:20…

On this BONUS #ChristmasPodcastDay episode, it’s a special edition of Season’s Musings where some of your favorite Christmas podcasters are forced to come up with a replacement for the beloved Christmas Tree! Download here! 00:00 – 01:56 Intro 01:56 – 29:16 Season’s Musings – All Christmas Podcasters Edition 29:16 – 31:13 Wrap Up 31:13 – 33:27 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Holly…

On this episode, we’re gonna mosey back in time to see how they celebrated Christmas in the old west! We’ll also count down the top five musical Christmas sketches on Saturday Night Live, give you a recipe for Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and get your thoughts on what you’d have a professional baker make for you at Christmas in our latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 03:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:50 – 11:03 Five Golden Things (SNL Musical Christmas Moments) 11:03 – 14:54 All I Want For Christmas is News 14:54 – 24:55…

On this episode, we’ll talk Christmas photos! Whether you take them yourself or hire a professional, we’ll give you some tips to make the merriest of memories. We’ll also countdown the top 5 “fake” Christmas movies, give you a recipe for turkey and stuffing casserole, and we’ll get your thoughts on the best Christmas songs to sing at karaoke in the latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 02:26 Intro 02:26 – 06:45 We Need a Little Christmas Now 06:45 – 15:21 Five Golden Things (“Fake” Christmas Movies & Specials) 15:21 – 18:32 All I Want For Christmas is News…

On this episode, we’re Talking Tinsel, it’s origins, it’s sordid history, and even unexpected ways to use it for decorating. We’ll also give you a recipe for bacon wrapped stuffing bites, countdown the top 5 Christmas songs to sing at karaoke, and we’ve got your thoughts on the best Christmas instruments in the latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:32 Intro 01:32 – 04:22 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:22 – 10:19 Five Golden Things (Best Christmas Songs to Sing at Karaoke) 10:19 – 12:40 All I Want For Christmas is News 12:40 – 18:16 Talkin’ Tinsel (featuring…

On this episode, we’re paying respect to the late Richard Donner by remembering his 1988 Christmas classic, Scrooged. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas episodes of the Simpsons, give you a recipe for Rudolph pancakes, and hear what your favorite Christmas decorations are. Download here! 00:00 – 00:44 Special Dedication to Nammie 00:44 – 02:15 Intro 02:15 – 04:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:50 – 14:49 Five Golden Things (Best Simpsons Christmas Episodes) 14:49 – 33:55 Scrooged 33:55 – 39:11 Season’s Musings 39:11 – 41:44 Wrap Up 41:44 – 44:53 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry…

On this episode, we’re going to do something a little different and tell you the true story of the playing cards that saved Christmas. We’ll also learn how to make marshmallow popcorn balls, countdown the top 5 Christmas related things to look for when buying a house, and we’ve got lots of your interesting Christmas trivia in another round of Seasons Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:47 Intro 01:47 – 03:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:50 – 08:22 Five Golden Things (Christmas related things to look for when buying a house) 08:22 – 13:49 The Cards That Saved…

On this episode, we’ll talk about a little town that has a bigger impact on your Christmas than you probably realized: Yiwu, China. We’ll also countdown the top 5 Christmas moments from British Panel shows, give you a recipe for candy cane pizza, and extend your deadline for some Merry Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 02:16 Intro 02:16 – 04:22 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:22 – 16:40 Five Golden Things (British Panel Show Christmas moments) 16:40 – 24:15 Yiwu 24:15 – 24:45 Merry Musings Update 24:45 – 26:46 Wrap Up 26:46 – 28:44 Outtakes “We Wish You A…

On this bonus episode, we’ll hear your thoughts on when it feels like Christmas to you in the latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 Intro 01:40 – 07:21 Santa Babb’s Mailbag (Listener emails) 07:21 – 17:41 Merry Musings: When Does It FEEL Like Christmas to you? 17:41 – 19:39 Wrap Up 19:39 – 21:01 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the link) Christmas…

On this episode, we have author, film critic, and podcaster extraordinaire Alonso Duralde on the show. And in honor of this Christmas movie expert joining us, the show is going to be all about Christmas movies. We’ll talk Christmas movie snacks, Christmas movie tropes, and a discussion of Christmas movies at the Academy Awards…and even give out a few awards of our own! Download here! 00:00 – 02:05 Intro 02:05 – 03:53 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:53 – 08:27 Five Golden Things (Christmas movie tropes) 08:27 – 35:34 Alonso Duralde talks Christmas at the Oscars 35:34 – 52:58…

On this episode, we’ll explore the Christmas party staple, the White Elephant gift exchange. We’ll also take a listener suggestion and countdown the top five Christmas songs from Loreena McKennitt, continue Twenty Twenty-Yum with a recipe for Christmas meatballs, and we’ll hear your thoughts on attending fictional Christmas parties in the latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:54 Intro 01:54 – 04:45 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:45 – 13:25 Five Golden Things (Loreena McKennitt Christmas sogns) 13:25 – 15:26 All I want For Christmas is News 15:26 – 22:31 White Elephant Gift Exchange 22:31 – 29:09 Merry…

On this episode, we’ll talk about everyone’s favorite Christmas DIY decoration project: the snowman. We’ll learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in at least 5 different ways, continue celebrating 20 twenty-yum with a Christmas Casserole recipe, and we’ve got your responses from our newest feature, Seasons Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:58 Intro 01:58 – 04:33 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:33 – 08:05 Five Golden Things (Ways to Say “Merry Christmas”) 08:05 – 10:09 Feedback from Our Last Show 10:09 – 19:17 The Snowman 19:17 – 24:33 Seasons Musings 24:33 – 26:38 Wrap Up 26:38 – 29:40 Outtakes…

On this episode…just when you thought Christmas was over we’re going to learn about a little known part of the Christmas celebration, Candlemas (and learn the secret origins of another American tradition along the way). We’ll also hear some Christmas jokes for kids read by 100% genuine kids, give you a recipe for peppermint cookies, and start a new feature that will get your thoughts on some Christmas topics. Download here! 00:00 – 01:57 Intro 01:57 – 04:54 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:54 – 09:06 Five Golden Things (Kids’ Christmas Jokes) 09:06 – 16:17 Candlemas 16:17 – 18:09…

On this episode, we’ll count down the things we’re most looking forward to doing next Christmas, explore what we can still do this time around, and the imaginary listeners bust in on the action before it’s over. Download here! 00:00 – 01:15 Intro 01:15 – 02:23 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:23 – 05:32 Five Golden Things (Things to Look Forward to NEXT Christmas) 05:32 – 09:14 Feedback from Our Last Show 09:14 – 12:47 Imaginary Listener Madness 12:47 – 14:51 Wrap Up 14:51 – 17:01 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells”…

On this episode, we’ll learn about the song O Christmas Tree! We’ll also countdown the top 5 Hallmark Christmas movies tat don’t fit “the formula,” have a virtual #ChristmasDance party, and correct a Muppet error from Episode 073. Download here! 00:00 – 02:02 Intro 02:02 – 03:53 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:53 – 11:37 Five Golden Things (Hallmark Movies that don’t fit the cliche) 11:37 – 14:03 Feedback from Our Last Show 14:03 – 16:03 All I want For Christmas is News 16:03 – 24:08 O Christmas Tree 24:08 – 26:28 Wrap Up 26:28 – 29:26 Outtakes “We…

On this episode, we abandon our normal format to bring you our original made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But, when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, She’ll have to save him. But can she save the day, save her marriage, and save Christmas at the same time? Tune in to find out. Whether you’re a fan of those made-for-TV…

On this episode, we’ll talk about shopping locally at Christmas and how we can all support small businesses this year. We’ll also do a count down of the top 5 Christmas stories that the Muppets need to adapt, send you to a Christmas market without leaving your house, and we’ll have the second to last chapter of our made for podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:56 Intro 01:56 – 03:22 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:22 – 08:06 Five Golden Things (Christmas Stories the Muppets Should Addapt) 08:06 – 16:01 Shopping Small For…

On this episode, we’ll try and settle the debate about the film the Nightmare Before Christmas…is it a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie? Also we’ll count down the top five Christmas sketches from Saturday Night Live, remind you to order your Christmas cards, and we’re in the home stretch of our made for podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 03:16 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:16 – 11:31 Five Golden Things (SNL Christmas Sketches) 11:31 – 15:09 All I Want For Christmas Is News 15:09 – 35:24 Is It…

On this episode, we’ll talk about a charitable act that millions do every Christmas, feeding the hungry (With the most special of special guests). We’ll also countdown the top five comic book Christmas movies, we’ll have a listener review of It’s a Wonderful Life, and we’ll have chapter 5 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb for Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:36 Intro 01:36 – 08:23 Five Golden Things (Comic Book Christmas Movies) 08:23 – 11:42 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 11:42 – 12:17 Feedback From Our Last Last Show 12:17 – 14:57 All I Want For Christmas Is News…

On this episode, we’ll look at what some folks consider to be the kick off to Christmas season, the “Ber Months.” We’ll also count down the top 5 people who should be in the Christmas hall of fame, learn how to make an edible Christmas card, and we premiere chapter 4 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:01 Intro 02:01 – 04:44 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:44 – 09:30 Five Golden Things (More Obvious Choices For the Christmas Hall of Fame) 09:30 – 14:20 Feedback From Our Last Last Show 14:20…

On this episode, we’re celebrating our 5th anniversary with a listener special featuring actual listeners. Not emails, not comments…but actual bona fide listeners dropped by the Christmas Cave for a conversation about Christmas desires, Christmas movies, Christmas songs, the joy of giving, and more. We’ve also got the next chapter in our made for podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 15:44 A Bomb For Christmas (Act 3) 15:44 – 18:04 5 Golden Things (Listener Special Edition) 18:04 – 23:06 Something You’ve Never Done For Christmas 23:06 – 30:03 Christmas Movie You…

On this episode, we discus the classic Christmas story, Gift of the Magi. We’ll also tell you how to get your hands on some eggnog in the off season, countdown the top 5 movie Santas, and we premiere act 2 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 03:38 Intro and anniversary show announcement 03:38 – 05:52 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:52 – 09:31 Five Golden Things (Best Santas in Movies) 09:31 – 12:09 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 12:09 – 13:29 Feedback From Our Last Show 13:29 – 23:02 The Gift of the Magi…

On this episode, we’ll talk about the life and career of the golden voiced Christmas crooner, Nat King Cole. We’ve also got the top 5 inspirational Christmas quotes, we’ll put some Christmas “in your face,” and you’ll help us decide who sang Nat’s legendary holiday hit Christmas Song best. Download here! 00:00 – 02:26 Intro and announcement 01:32 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:31 – 08:45 Five Golden Things (Inspirational Christmas Quotes) 18:43 – 13:42 Feedback from Our Last Show 13:42 – 30:59 Nat King Cole 30:59 – 33:21 Who Sang It Best? (The Christmas Song) 33:21…

On this episode, not rain nor sleet nor snow shall stop us from talking about the folks who bring a lot of Christmas to our door, the United States Postal Service. Well also countdown 5 Christmas movies currently streaming, show you how to play some Christmas games any day of the year, and it’s the world premiere of part 1 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb for Christmas!” Download here! 00:00 – 01:32 Intro 01:32 – 03:37 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:37 – 10:12 Five Golden Things (Christmas Currently Streaming) 10:12 – 17:53 Salute to the US…

This episode is all about using Christmas to cope with Covid-19 craziness. We’ll salute the people who have to work on Christmas, list off the top five 20 second Christmas songs that you can wash your hands to, find a source for daily Christmas goodness, and see what others are doing to spread Christmas cheer in these dark times. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 02:36 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:36 – 11:50 Five Golden Things (20 Second Christmas Songs) 11:50 – 14:20 All I want for Christmas is News 14:20 – 22:10 A Salute To…

On this episode, we’ll actually be learning about Kwanzaa. We’ll also add a little Christmas flair to your lunch, count down the top 5 Christmas songs by boy bands, and we’ll invite you to participate in the Christmas Pod Casting Call! Download here! 00:00 – 01:59 Intro 01:59 – 03:47 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:47 – 11:28 Five Golden Things (Boy Band Christmas Songs) 11:28 – 13:04 Feedback from Our Last Show 13:04 – 15:10 All I want for Christmas is News 15:10 – 22:34 Kwanzaa 22:34 – 23:17 Who Sang It Best? (Results) 23:17 – 25:36 Christmas…

On this episode, we take a closer look at the town where Jesus was born, Bethlehem. You’ll also hear a few ways to mash some Christmas into your Valentine’s Day celebration, we’ll count down the top 5 Christmas movies Tim somehow DIDN’T watch this year, and the Who Sang It Best segment returns! Download here! 00:00 – 02:42 Intro 02:42 – 05:08 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:08 – 11:19 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movies I missed in 2019) 11:19 – 13:05 All I want for Christmas is News 13:05 – 18:37 Bethlehem 18:37 – 21:02 Who Sang It…

On this bonus episode, we share the 5 best Christmas songs to Dance to, talk about a way to decorate your space and save the planet at the same time, find a fun Christmas game on Facebook, and the imaginary listeners take over at the end as usual. Download here! 00:00 – 01:27 Intro 01:27 – 03:01 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:01 – 07:42 Five Golden Things (Best Christmas Songs to Dance To) 07:42 – 10:30 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 10:30 – 10:48 Wrap Up (take 1) 10:48 – 14:21 Imaginary Listener Madness 14:21 – 16:39 Wrap Up…

On this episode, we finally get around to talking about Mr. White Christmas himself, Bing Crosby! Plus, we’ll tell you the secret to adding a little Disney magic to your celebration this year, we’ll count down the top 5 foods that didn’t make the Christmas Bowl, and speaking of the Christmas Bowl, we’ll also announce the winner so we can see what was voted the ultimate Christmas food! Download here! 00:00 – 01:38 Intro 01:38 – 03:46 Christmas Bowl Winner Announcement 03:46 – 07:29 Five Golden Things (Foods that weren’t in the Christmas Bowl, but probably should have been)) 07:29…

The Final Christmas Bowl Poll On this episode, it’s a Christmas Podcast Network Crossover as Tim is joined by Brian Earl from Christmas Past, Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes, Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House, and Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter to talk about The Glo Friends Save Christmas! Download here! 00:00 – 01:46 Intro 01:46 – 06:24 Meet the Podcasters 06:24 – 49:10 Glo Friends Save Christmas Discussion 49:10 – 52:00 Wrap Up “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)…

The Final Christmas Bowl Poll On this episode, you’re going to decide which food wins the Christmas Bowl and maybe when a cool Prize pack while doing it. Plus we have Tim’s four favorite foodies, Becky, Dave, Kristen, and Jeff from the Mousetalgia podcast here to do some pre game analysis. Also, we’ll tell you about the Christmas hall of fame and why Tim thinks Jim Henson should be in it…AND we’ll tell you how to get the most Christmas out of your Disney+ subscription! Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 03:13 We Need a Little Christmas Now…

This bonus episode was recorded on the floor at Christmas Con 2019. Tim asks the crowd Five Golden Things! Download here! 00:00 – 02:07 Intro 02:07 – 11:56 Five Golden Things (From Christmas Con 2019) 11:56 – 15:41 Wrap Up! 15:41 – 18:26 Bonus Five Golden Things “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll and links) Road To the Christmas Bowl Mashed Potatoes vs Green Bean Casserole 20% Zazzle Discount For CWFC Listeners (code: ChristmasPod) https://www.zazzle.com/christmaspod Great Dickens Fair (Tim will…

On this episode, we’ll learn about Christmas in Charles Dickens’ time as we explore an old fashioned Victorian Christmas. We’ve also got the top five Christmas horror movies with special guest, Alonso Duralde, author of a Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas. Plus, we’ll help you festive up your face book, give you some pre-muppetvember Henson news, and we’ll finish off round 2 of the Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:49 Intro 01:49 – 04:56 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:56 – 15:13 Five Golden Things (Christmas Horror Movies with Alonso Duralde) 15:13 – 18:13…

Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas (Limelight)

On this episode, we’re going to talk to Christina, Alex, Trinh, and Lili from That’s 4 entertainment about Christmas Con, the first of its kind Christmas convention coming to New Jersey this November. We’ll also color your days with Christmas and we’ll put some merriment in your social media with the top five Christmas Instagram accounts to follow. All that and the latest Christmas Bowl showdown. Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:23 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:23 – 06:48 Five Golden Things (Christmas Instagram Accounts) 06:48 – 10:05 Feedback from Our Last Show 10:05 –…

On this episode, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, give you some gift ideas for the moms in your life, put a little Christmas in your correspondence, and we begin Round 2 of the Road to the Christmas Bowl. Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 02:47 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:47 – 09:46 Five Golden Things (Gift Ideas For Mom) 09:46 – 11:56 Feedback from Our Last Show 11:56 – 13:44 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 13:44 – 15:36 All I Want For Christmas Is News 15:36 – 29:30 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation…

On this episode, it’s our 4th anniversary episode, and we’re celebrating with another listener feedback special. We’ll talk about a fun and tropical alternative to yams, count down the 5 best Linus moments in Christmas movies, talk about dealing with grief at Christmas time, and we’ll meet our last two contestants in round one of the Road Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 02:42 Intro/Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 02:42 – 04:34 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:34 – 21:16 Five Golden Things (Best Linus Moments w/ Brian aka Captain Slinky) 21:16 – 27:46 Feedback from Our Last Show 27:46…

On this episode, we’ll talk about the origins of Christmas in July, count down the top 5 Christmas songs you seldom/never hear on the radio, give a Christmas tip for your feet, revisit some old stories, and unleash the “Clash of the Carbs” in the Road to the Christmas Bowl. Download here! 00:00 – 03:15 Intro and Major Announcement Announcement 03:15 – 05:11 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:11 – 11:26 Five Golden Things (Christmas Songs You Seldom/Never Hear on the Radio) 11:26 – 13:05 Feedback from Our Last Show 13:05 – 17:05 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 17:05 –…

On this episode, we’ll learn about the meaning and history of “Noel,” celebrate MayCember, count down the 5 funniest Christmas movie quotes, and pit Pumpkin Pie against Cranberry Sauce in the Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:25 Intro 01:25 – 03:52 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:52 – 10:15 Five Golden Things (Funny Christmas Movie Quotes) 10:15 – 13:05 Feedback from Our Last Show 13:05 – 15:38 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 15:38 – 17:54 All I Want For Christmas Is News 17:54 – 23:47 Noel 23:47 – 25:42 Road to the Christmas Bowl 25:42 –…

Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas (Limelight)

On this episode, we’ll look at the history of wrapping paper, review a Christmas movie that’s in theaters now, talk about the best destinations in the United States to celebrate Christmas, and have a side dish smack down in our Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 02:14 Intro/Announcement 02:14 – 05:22 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:22 – 09:05 Five Golden Things (US Christmas Destinations) 09:05 – 12:19 Feedback from Our Last Show 12:19 – 16:29 History of Wrapping Paper 16:29 – 19:33 Epic Wrap Battle of History 19:33 – 21:58 Road to the Christmas Bowl…

On this episode, we’ll give you some tips for cleaning up before and after a Christmas party. We’ll count down 5 MORE Christmas plants, read some long overdue emails about sad Christmas songs, and we’ll give you a recipe for Wassail. Speaking of recipes, we’ll also get our first result in our Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:11 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:11 – 06:44 Five Golden Things (More Christmas Plants) 06:44 – 08:28 Feedback from Our Last Show 08:28 – 12:08 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 12:08 – 13:54 All I…

On this episode, we’ll learn all about the romantic Christmas tradition of mistletoe, count down the 5 best places to hide a present, find out where you can watch Christmas movies all year, hear a heartwarming story about Christmas in February, and we’ll have our first showdown of Christmas foods on our road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 02:55 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:55 – 08:25 Five Golden Things (Places to hide Christmas presents) 08:25 – 10:40 All I Want For Christmas is News 10:40 – 18:20 Mistletoe 18:20 – 19:51…

On this episode, we’ll learn of Befana, the Italian Christmas witch. We’ll also get a good cry on with the 5 saddest Christmas songs, get some encouraging news about Christmas movies, and find a way to sneak a little Christmas into your next meal (and it’s not a recipe). Speaking of eating, we’re kicking off a new, year long feature: the Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 02:53 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:53 – 10:25 Five Golden Things (Sad Christmas songs) 10:25 – 13:13 All I Want For Christmas is News…

It’s the annual Christmas bonus episode. All the imaginary listeners (plus a new friend) are here to celebrate Christmas all year long through song! Download here! 00:00 – 01:47 Intro 01:47 – 02:59 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:59 – 06:06 Feedback From Our Last Show 06:06 – 08:36 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 08:36 – 09:20 Who Sang It Best (results) 09:20 – 13:56 Five Golden Things 13:56 – 17:29 12 Months of Christmas 17:29 – 21:32 Wrap Up 21:32 – 31:50 12 Months of Christmas (annotated) “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed…

On this episode, we take a deep dive into the 12 days of Christmas, give a “hot take” on Baby It’s Cold Outside, count down the best Christmas TV commercials, put a little Star Wars in your Christmas, and reveal our final tv movie plot idea. Download here! 00:00 – 01:33 Intro 01:33 – 04:38 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:38 – 10:05 Five Golden Things (Christmas Commercials) 10:05 – 13:23 All I Want For Christmas is News 13:23 – 27:12 12 Days of Christmas 27:12 – 27:48 Who Sang It Best (Sleigh Ride…results?) 27:48 – 30:16 Hallmarks of…

On this episode, you’ll learn all about the classic Jim Henson holiday special, Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas. You’ll also get advice from a genuine baker on the best Christmas cookies, Tim will tell you about a fun Christmas party game you can play, you’ll decide who sang Sleigh Ride best and you’ll write another movie with all the Hallmarks of a great Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 02:10 Intro 02:10 – 07:01 We Need a Little Christmas Now 07:01 – 09:41 Five Golden Things (Christmas Cookies) 09:41 – 11:34 All I Want For Christmas is News 11:34 – 28:52…

On this episode, it’s Thanksgiving in America, and so several podcasters from the Christmas Podcast Network have come together to talk about Christmas traditions involving music. Download here! 00:00 – 01:35 Intro 01:35 – 06:34 Christmas Past – Jingle Bells 06:34 – 10:09 Weird Christmas – Wassailing 10:09 – 14:13 Can’t Wait For Christmas – Top 5 Songs for Caroling 14:13 – 19:57 Tis the Podcast – Christmas Music Memories 19:57 – 22:33 Tinsel Tunes – Do You Hear What I Hear? 22:33 – 25:44 Advent Calendar House – Christmas Songs That Aren’t About Christmas 25:44 – 31:41 Christmas Creeps…

On this episode, the two mightiest end of year holidays go head to head as we compare and contrast Halloween and Christmas. You’ll also learn about a new twist on a snickerdoodle recipe, hear a count down of 5 great ways to add a personal touch to your ornaments, get Tim’s hot take on the possible return of Toys R Us, and hear the latest synopsis of a new tv movie with ALl the Halmakes of a Great Christmas Movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:28 Intro 01:28 – 04:28 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:28 – 08:23 Five Golden…

On this episode, special guest Jeff Baham from the Moustalgia podcast counts down his favorite versions of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Plus, you’ll learn about the life and career of Andy Williams. In addition, you’ll hear about an “interesting” new type of holiday treat, a new way to get your Christmas tree and hear our latest pitch for a TV movie with “All the hallmarks of a great Christmas movie.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:24 Intro 01:24 – 02:45 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:45 – 16:35 Five Golden Things (featuring Jeff Baham) 16:35 – 20:09 Santa…

On this episode, you’ve heard of Elf on the Shelf…well, good..because that’s what we’re gonna talk about. We’ve also got the top 5 Hallmark ornaments for 2018, a place to get your daily Christmas music fix, the latest Christmas tv movie synopsis, and we try to justify our Christmas love with science. Download here! 00:00 – 02:20 Intro 02:20 – 03:58 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:58 – 09:21 Five Golden Things (2018 Hallmark ornaments) 09:21 – 11:55 All I Want For Christmas is News 11:55 – 13:06 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 13:06 – 17:30 Feedback From Our Last Show…

For the show’s 3 Year anniversary, it’s all listener suggestions. SO we’ll learn about Christmas 1983, Christmas road trips, and the top 5 Brian Sezter Christmas songs. We’ll also reopen the Die Hard debate and create a plot with all the hallmarks of a great Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 03:51 Intro and Button Announcement 03:51 – 05:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:48 – 11:03 Five Golden Things (Brian Setzer Christmas Songs) 11:03 – 22:07 Christmas 1983 22:07 – 24:52 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie (again?) 24:52 – 25:43 Fan Name Vote Announcement 25:43 – 28:50…

On this episode, we learn about the 1947 classic, Miracle on 34th Street. We’ll also put some Christmas in your nights, point you where to go for great Christmas in July content, and ask you to name…yourself. Download here! 00:00 – 01:36 Intro 01:36 – 02:37 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:37 – 08:34 Five Golden Things (Christmas in July on the Web) 08:34 – 12:23 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 12:23 – 25:37 Miracle on 34th Street 25:37 – 26:11 Who Sang It Best (results) 26:11 – 27:49 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 27:49 – 29:51 Wrap Up 29:51…

On this episode, we discover how Saint Nicholas turned into Santa Claus. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas plants, play an eggnog scavenger hunt, prepare for Leon Day, and decide who sang Children Go Where I Send Thee best. Download here! 00:00 – 02:15 Intro 02:15 – 03:28 We Need a little Christmas Now 03:28 – 06:12 Five Golden Things (Christmas Plants) 06:12 – 08:30 Feedback From Our Last Show 08:30 – 10:17 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 10:17 – 16:24 Christmystery Solvers: St. Nick to Santa 16:24 – 18:00 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 18:00 – 20:04 Who…

Christmas: A Candid History

On this episode, we discus the Angels of Christmas, tell you how to make clove studded oranges, count down the 5 best Christmas knock knock jokes, and continue to enlist your help to come up with a movie idea with all the hallmarks of a great Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:23 Intro 01:23 – 03:47 We Need a little Christmas Now 03:47 – 06:31 Five Golden Things (Christmas Knock Knock Jokes) 06:31 – 08:28 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 08:28 – 17:49 Christmas Angels 17:49 – 19:24 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 19:24 – 19:52 Who Sang It Best…

As the era of Toys R Us comes to an end, we take a look back at the rise and fall of this toy giant. Plus we countdown YOUR suggestions for non-Christmas Christmas songs, get a recipe from the east, and pit Hansen against the Shins in a Who Sang It Best. This episode is dedicated to the late Charles Lazarus. I tried to tell your story as best and as honestly as I could. Download here! 00:00 – 01:24 Intro 01:24 – 04:00 We Need a little Christmas Now 04:00 – 09:59 Five Golden Things (YOUR Non-Christmas Songs Stolen…

Special guest, David Cummings from the NoSleep Podcast joins the show to talk about the scary side of Christmas. Plus we countdown the top non-Christmas songs that have become Christmas songs, we share a lazy way to keep some Christmas in your life, and we once again enlist your help to try and write our own Hallmark Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 02:53 We Need a little Christmas Now 02:53 – 08:51 Five Golden Things (Non-Christmas Songs Stolen By Christmas) 08:51 – 34:55 David Cummings Interview 34:55 – 47:55 David Answers the 5 Golden Questions…

Get some tips for how to lose that holiday weight on this episode. Plus post-Christmas deals, a virtual trip to Disneyland, a new Who Sang It Best, and your chance to help write a Hallmark style movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:48 Intro 01:48 – 03:27 We Need a little Christmas Now 03:27 – 07:15 Five Golden Things (Best Christmas Deals Tim Found This Year) 07:15 – 10:44 Santa Bab’s Mail Bag 10:44 – 12:40 All I Want For Christmas Is News 12:40 – 27:02 Losing Christmas Weight 27:02 – 29:24 Hallmarks of a Good Christmas Movie 29:24 – 30:48…

It’s our annual bonus episode featuring the top 5 little moments in Christmas songs, a Christmasy twist on blueberry muffins, some listener feedback, and a few wacky surprises! Download here! 00:00 – 03:52 Intro 03:52 – 05:26 We Need a little Christmas Now 05:26 – 08:42 Santa Bab’s Mail Bag 08:42 – 15:02 Five Golden Things (Favorite Little Parts of Christmas Songs) 15:02 – 16:58 Silly Sing Along 16:58 – 18:57 Wrap Up 18:57 – 21:20 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is…

Banjo Christmas

It’s time to learn how you voted in the Great Die Hard Debate and you’ll hear all about one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life. Plus you’ll learn 5 ways to make snowflakes and a way to show appreciation for the delivery service people this season. Download here! 00:00 – 02:57 Intro 02:57 – 04:43 Need a Little Christmas NOW 04:43 – 10:46 Five Golden Things (Snowflake Crafts) 10:46 – 12:42 Feed Back From Our Last Show 12:42 – 17:29 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie: The Results 17:29 – 39:00 It’s A Wonderful…

It’s part 2 of the epic Christmas Podcast Crossover Event! Seven Christmas podcasts have come together to tell a heartwarming Christmas story, “The House of the Seven Santas,” by John Kendrick Bangs. #7PodsFor7Santas Download here! 00:00 – 02:20 Intro and Explanation 02:20 – 06:16 House of the Seven Santas – Part 2 06:16 – 08:28 Wrap Up 08:28 – 10:25 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Background audio during the story was from Christmas.Ambient-Mixer.com List of audio files used: Winter wind whistling window by audible-edge +) creaking chair by…

It is finally time to vote in the Great Die Hard Debate! You’ll might even learn something new about Die Hard before we start the voting. Plus you’ll hear the top five songs from “John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together,” hear about the latest Christmas albums of 2017, and find out who won the contest from last month. Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 04:39 We Need a little Christmas Now (New Christmas Albums in 2017) 04:39 – 09:56 Five Golden Things (Songs From John Denver and the Muppets) 09:56 – 18:15 Die Hard 18:15 –…

The cast of Mousetalgia joins the show to talk about Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday! You’ll also have a chance to win a prize from the Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast store, hear how to mix some Christmas into your Halloween, and we get closer to solving the Great Die Hard Debate. For your chance to win, remember to post a link to your favorite episode on Twitter and tag us “@ChristmasPod” or on Facebook and tag our Facebook Page and include #CantWaitForChristmas. If you’ve left or want to leave an iTunes review, that is also a way to enter. You…

The Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney's Haunted Mansion

In this episode, you’ll learn the history of the Christmas card, learn Tim’s top 5 favorite Christmas smells, get a little Christmas now from the radio, decide who sang Silver Bells best, and hear more in the great Die Hard Debate. Download here! 00:00 – 01:37 Intro 01:37 – 02:42 We Need a little Christmas now 02:42 – 05:30 Five Golden Things (Christmas Smells) 05:30 – 06:59 Feedback On Our Last Show 06:59 – 09:31 All I Want For Christmas is News 09:31 – 15:51 History of the Christmas Card 15:51 – 18:35 Who Sang It Best (Silver Bells) 18:35…

In this episode you’ll get tips and hints for a safe and successful Christmas light display, we revisit non-traditional Christmas movies, give you a delicious snickerdoodle recipe, and a celebrity weighs in on the great Die Hard Debate. Download here! 00:00 – 01:27 Intro 01:27 – 05:09 We Need a little Christmas now 05:09 – 12:58 Five Golden Things (MORE Non-Traditional Christmas Movies) 12:58 – 15:08 Feedback On Our Last Show 15:08 – 22:30 Christmas Lights Tips and Hints 22:30 – 24:10 Who Sang It Best (Christmas Island – Bonus Round) 24:10 – 29:33 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie?…

It’s our 2 year anniversary show! This episode is made up entirely of listener suggestions like: the Pinky and the Brain Christmas special, the 5 best Christmas Specials from British Television, tips for celebrating Christmas in July, and competing versions of Christmas Island. Download here! 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 06:05 We Need a little Christmas now 06:05 – 15:31 Five Golden Things (British Christmas Specials) 15:31 – 19:46 Feedback On Our Last Show 19:46 – 29:37 Pinky and the Brain Christmas 29:37 – 31:59 Who Sang It Best (Christmas Island) 31:59 – 36:57 Is Die Hard A Christmas…

In this episode, we try to answer the question of when Jesus was born and we count down the top five Christmas songs about warm weather. We’ll also get a quick and tasty Christmas recipe, read some listener email, get some Christmas movie news, and have a SUPER SIZED Die Hard debate. Download here! 00:00 – 02:01 Intro 01:26 – 02:33 We Need a little Christmas now 02:33 – 08:29 Five Golden Things (Warm Weather Christmas Songs) 08:29 – 12:47 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 12:47 – 13:46 All I Want For Christmas is News 13:46 – 18:51 When Was Jesus Born?…

In this episode, we learn about the Christmas Truce of World War I, discus some Christmas controversies, add some Christmas ambience to your computing time, look for some more debate about Die Hard, and have an old fashioned “Grinch-Off.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 02:33 We Need a little Christmas now 02:33 – 07:32 Five Golden Things (Christmas Controversies) 07:32 – 10:03 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 10:03 – 17:09 The Christmas Truce of World War 1 17:09 – 19:13 Who Sang It Best (You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch) 19:13 – 20:37 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie?…

In this episode, we examine the theory that Santa might be a Time Lord, learn about the legend of El Agüelo, and continue the debate about Die Hard. Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 03:13 We Need a little Christmas now 03:13 – 09:07 Five Golden Things 09:07 – 16:30 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 16:30 – 22:40 “What’s That Christmyth?” (The Legend of El Agüelo) 22:40 – 23:21 Who Sang It Best Results (Silent Night) 23:21 – 25:56 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 25:56 – 27:34 Wrap Up 27:34 – 30:36 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”…

In this episode, we learn the history of the carol Silent Night (with the help of a “celebrity guest”). We also discus more ways to add Christmas to Disneyland, learn to cook something delicious, and check out the ghost of Christmas movies future. Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 09:04 We Need a little Christmas now 09:04 – 13:44 Five Golden Things 13:44 – 15:12 All I Want For Christmas is News 15:12 – 24:16 Silent Night 24:16 – 26:36 Who Sang It Best (Silent Night) 26:36 – 28:35 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 28:35 – 37:21…

In this episode, we do a DEEP dive into the 2003 film Love Actually, learn some facts about the direct-to-video film Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, learn a way to add a little Christmas to ANY podcast, and get one step closer to deciding if Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 04:08 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 04:08 – 05:40 We Need a little Christmas now 05:40 – 11:31 Five Golden Things 11:31 – 32:56 Love Actually 32:53 – 33:20 Who Sang It Best Results 33:20 – 35:32 Is Die Hard…

In this episode, we learn the history (and controversy) behind the poem A Visit From St. Nicholas, we count down the top 5 songs that should keep playing after Christmas, and we enlist YOU to settle one of Christmas’ greatest debates. Download here! 00:00 – 01:53 Intro 01:53 – 03:40 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:40 – 08:01 Five Golden Things 08:01 – 09:44 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 09:44 – 21:13 A Visit From St. Nicholas 21:13 – 23:17 Who Sang It Best? (Let It Snow) 23:17 – 25:03 2017 Audience Participation Announcement 25:03 – 26:49 Wrap Up 26:49…

In this episode, you’ll learn a little more about the Kringle Radio Christmas Eve Broadcast, listen to some songs that don’t make sense to play on Christmas (plus one that does), and the background characters take over for a truly bizarre finale. Download here! 00:00 – 00:54 Intro 00:54 – 03:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:00 – 10:01 Five Golden Things 10:01 – 12:39 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 12:39 – 13:32 Wrap Up? 13:32 – 16:52 ????? 16:52 – 18:50 Closing Announcements 18:50 – 20:48 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells”…

In this episode, you’ll hear all about the space train wreck that was the Star Wars Holiday Special. You’ll also learn how to add a little technology to your countdown to Christmas, get tips on what to buy AFTER Christmas, and we’ll announce the winner of the 2016 Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:33 Intro 01:33 – 03:20 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:20 – 07:27 Five Golden Things 07:27 – 08:47 All I Want For Christmas Is News 08:47 – 25:50 Star Wars Holiday Special 25:50 – 29:50 Jingle Brawl Winner Announcement 29:50 – 32:03 Closing Announcements…

In this SUPER SIZED episode, we’ll talk about the Muppet Christmas Carol and celebrate Christmas in Disneyland with special guests Jeff and Kristen from the Mousetalgia podcast! Plus, it’s the FINAL ROUND of the Jingle Brawl! Vote for your favorite version of Jingle Bells!!! Download here! 00:00 – 03:11 Intro 03:11 – 07:52 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Parts of Disneyland at Christmas) 07:52 – 09:09 We Need A Little Christmas NOW!!! 09:09 – 09:55 The More You Noel (Public Service Announcement) 09:55 – 44:15 Jeff and Kristen from Mousetalgia 44:15 – 67:51 Muppet Christmas Carol Discussion 67:51 – 71:13…

In the October episode, you’ll get a chance to win a sweet prize package from our official store just by spreading the word about the semi final round of the Jingle Brawl. But before any of that you’ll learn about Christmas “urban legends,” find a portal to the television specials of Christmas past, and take a look at the history of the nativity scene (with a special guest). Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 02:48 We Need A Little Christmas NOW!!! 02:48 – 10:54 5 Golden Things (Top 5 Christmas Urban Legends) 10:54 – 12:21 Santa Babb’s Mail…

In the September episode, you’ll learn all about the song “Do they know it’s Christmas.” Plus discover a helpful new way to countdown the days until Christmas, hear our rank of the top 5 Ebenezer Scrooge performances, and find a way to add a little Disney Magic to your decorations this year. Then you’ll hear the final batch of contestants in the 2016 Jingle Brawl. Download here! 00:00 – 01:38 Intro 01:38 – 03:26 We Need A Little Christmas NOW!!! 03:26 – 14:40 5 Golden Things (Top 5 Scrooge Performances) 14:40 – 16:22 All I Want For Christmas is News…

Just in time for back to school, legendary educational podcaster Mignon Fogarty joins us for a discussion of Christmas Grammar. Topics include the language of Christmas carols, properly formatting your Christmas cards and letters, and even the true meaning of “Xmas.” Also, you’ll learn how you can buy a piece of Christmas history and how to make some fun Christmas cookies. Finally, we’ve got a bonus entry in this month’s round of the Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:28 Intro 01:28 – 03:41 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:41 – 05:42 All I Want For Christmas is News…

It’s our one year anniversary and we spend it answering listener email. Along the way, it leads to a deep discussion of the Rankin/Bass Rudolf special, a fun Christmas “card” game, and a list of the five best things about Christmas that aren’t presents. Plus you’ll learn even more about our endeavor to find the BEST version of Jingle Bells, the Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 02:12 Intro 02:12 – 05:16 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 05:16 – 07:42 We Need A Little Christmas Now 07:42 – 12:50 5 Golden Things (Awesome Things About Christmas…Besides Presents) 12:50 – 14:28 All…

In our June episode, you’ll learn about the halfway point to Christmas, “Leon Day.” Also we’ll take a look at some of the bad gifts in the 12 Days of Christmas song, get a special recipe form an even more special guest contributor, and continue the search for the ultimate version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 06:49 We Need A Little Christmas Now 06:49 – 09:50 5 Golden Things (Bad Gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas) 09:50 – 16:07 Leon Day/Half Christmas 16:07 – 19:17 Jingle Brawl Round 6 19:17 – 21:23 Wrap…

In this episode we dare to take a closer look at the Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, help you prep for Leon Day, and do another round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells; the Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:30 Intro 01:30 – 02:44 We Need A Little Christmas Now 02:44 – 03:56 All I Want For Christmas is News 03:56 – 07:30 5 Golden Things (Ways to Celebrate Leon Day) 07:30 – 21:01 Santa Claus Conquers the Martians 21:01 – 24:22 Jingle Brawl Round 5 24:22 – 26:26 Wrap Up 26:26 – 28:29…

In our April episode episode we debate gift cards as Christmas presents, salute Michael Bublé’s Christmas album, check in on some Christmas news, and make beautiful music! And the Jingle Brawl rages on with out forth round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 02:00 Intro 02:00 – 04:15 We Need A Little Christmas Now 04:15 – 09:22 5 Golden Things (Best songs of Michael Bublé Christmas) 09:22 – 13:00 All I Want For Christmas Is News 13:00 – 18:37 Gift Card Debate 18:37 – 21:33 Jingle Brawl Round 4 21:33 –…

In our March episode we look for Christmas in other holidays, compare Santa to Superheroes, and possibly invent a new holiday…Christmarch! Plus it’s the third round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:38 Intro 01:38 – 02:40 Need A Little Christmas Now 02:40 – 06:48 Five Golden Things (Christmas in other Holidays) 06:48 – 13:16 Santa…the Superhero? 13:16 – 16:08 The 2016 Jingle Brawl Round 3 16:16 – 17:58 Wrap Up 17:58 – 20:48 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki…

In our February episode, we discuss the film Polar Express, countdown the top 5 Doctor Who Christmas episodes, and continue the quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 02:40 Need A Little Christmas Now 02:40 – 12:43 Five Golden Things (Doctor Who Christmas shows) 12:43 – 15:16 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 15:16 – 24:08 Polar Express 24:08 – 27:28 The 2016 Jingle Brawl 27:28 – 29:15 Wrap Up 29:15 – 32:12 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Vote Now In…

On the first episode of 2016 we begin the quest to find the DEFINITIVE version of Jingle Bells with the 2016 Jingle Brawl. We also talk about some Saint Nicholas trivia, 5 signs the Christmas season is over, and a tasty way to hold on to the holidays. Download here! 00:00 – 01:37 Intro 01:37 – 05:40 Five Golden Things 05:40 – 07:04 Need A Little Christmas Now 07:04 – 07:57 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 07:57 – 13:23 Great Santa Challenge (St. Nick Trivia) 13:23 – 14:05 Who Sang It Best Results 14:05 – 17:14 The 2016 Jingle Brawl 17:14 –…

In our Christmas episode, we talk about the classic television special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” rank the top 5 Disneyland Christmas songs, and discus Christmas birthdays. Download here! 00:00 – 02:06 Intro 02:06 – 07:54 5 Golden Things (Top 5 Disneyland Christmas Songs) 07:54 – 15:23 The More You NOEL (Birthdays Near Christmas) 15:23 – 19:10 BONUS 5 Golden Things (Top 5 things that got away from me this year) 19:10 – 26:31 How the Grinch Stole Christmas TV Special 26:31 – 29:17 Who Sang It Best? (The Christmas Waltz) 29:17 – 31:18 Wrap Up 31:18 – 35:28 Outtakes…

In our November episode, we learn more about the lost Muppet crossover Christmas Classic, A Muppet Family Christmas! Plus, some guests stop by to teach some Christmas crafts. Also, listener questions are answered. Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 06:50 Five Golden Things (Signs Christmas Is Coming) 06:50 – 12:01 We Need A Little Christmas NOW (Poinsettia Craft) 12:01 – 14:25 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 14:25 – 26:09 A Muppet Family Christmas 26:09 – 29:02 Who Sang It Best? “White Christmas” 29:02 – 31:12 Contest Winner Announcement 31:12 – 32:54 Wrap Up 32:54 – 36:55 Outtakes “We Wish…

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In our October episode, we embrace the upcoming holiday of Halloween. Tim tells the story of how Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol (a ghost story) changed Christmas. Plus he’ll countdown the top 5 Christmas candies and you’ll decide who sang Frosty the Snowman the best! Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 04:08 We Need A Little Christmas NOW + Contest Announcement 04:08 – 07:32 Five Golden Things (Christmas Candies) 07:32 – 16:42 The Story of a Christmas Carol 16:42 – 19:07 Who Sang It Best? “Frosty the Snowman” 19:07 – 21:17 Wrap Up 21:17 – 25:39 Outtakes “We Wish…

In our September episode…Tim solves the real vs artificial Christmas trees debate. Also you’ll hear Tim’s top 5 Christmas episodes of television and you’ll decide who sang It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas best. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 03:13 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 03:13 – 17:34 Five Golden Things (Christmas Episodes on TV) 17:34 – 21:52 Christmas Past vs Future (Real vs Fake Christmas Trees) 21:52 – 24:31 Who Sang It Best? “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” 24:31 – 26:35 Wrap Up 26:35 – 28:56 Outtakes “We Wish You…

In our August episode, you’ll learn the story of the song Jingle Bells, hear Tim’s top 5 non-traditional Christmas Movies, and decide who sang Santa Claus is Coming to Town best. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 03:13 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 03:13 – 13:29 Five Golden Things (Non-Traditional Christmas Movies) 13:29 – 24:26 The Story of Jingle Bells 24:26 – 27:20 Who Sang It Best? “Santa Claus is Coming To Town” 27:20 – 28:57 Wrap Up 28:57 – 32:13 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)…

Premiere Episode In the first ever episode of the show, comedian Tim Babb discusses A Charlie Brown Christmas, counts down the 5 funniest Christmas songs, and asks YOU if Dean Martin or Elvis Presley sang the better “Winter Wonderland.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:10 Intro 02:10 – 04:25 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 04:25 – 12:46 Five Golden Things (Funny Christmas Songs) 12:46 – 23:23 A Charlie Brown Christmas 23:23 – 26:16 Who Sang It Best? “Winter Wonderland” 26:16 – 27:41 Wrap Up 27:41 – 29:44 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells”…