Total Christmas Podcast

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.It's a brand new episode and wouldn't you know it, I've had some emails, Hooray!We start the show with Smile of Joy and Bob Baker gives us another idea for how we can spread a little happiness.Then we have the Christmas Quiz.  I scored a massive 7 points, see if you can do any better.Next up Bob is back with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he's looking at what it means to use the word 'banger'.Check out Bob's podcast Festive Foreign Film Fans here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/After the Christmas Joke we have What The Dickens? and I take a look at that most beloved of all characters Tiny Tim.Then it's the second part of my interview with Adam Parker from the Merry Britsmas podcast.  We're continuing our discussion about Christmas in the UK and this episode  we talk about Christmas TV and films.Have a listen to Merry Britsmas here:https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/This episode's recommendation is the audiobook of the late Norm MacDonald's autobiography.  It's called Based on a True Story and is mainly untrue, but very funny.Get in touch.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people!It's a packed show and to begin our resident barman Bob Baker combined St Patrick's Day and Christmas to discuss the British word 'bloke' in Do You Hear What I Hear.Then it's The Quiz,  I do pretty well this time, so see if you can beat me.After the joke I discuss the version of A Christmas Carol that I saw at the theatre this year.  It was a youth production and they'd added a modern twist.  The it's Spread A Smile Of Joy and Bob Baker talks about how you can make doing good deeds a family event.Check out Bob's pod, Festive Foreign Film Fans, here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then as part of Christmas All Over The World I speak to Adam Parker the host of Merry Britsmas Podcast.  We had a very long chat and this is part one where we talk about Christmas Eve, opening presents and Christmas food.This episode's recommendation is of course Merry Britsmas.Check it out:https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/Get in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Welcome to the episode.First up our podcast barman Bob Baker looks at the dichotomy of how is Brits use the word 'chuffed' in Do You Hear What I Hear.This episode we look at the Ducktales episode Last Christmas from season 2 of the reboot in 2018.  It's not really a version of a Christmas Carol but it does feature the 3 ghosts and let me tell you in no uncertain terms it is crap.Then it's the quiz.  I scored 8, let me know how you got on.Then Bob returns with Spread A Smile Of Joy and this one was suggested to us from our Scandinavian American correspondent Benji Pearson.  It's a good one.After that it's Christmas All Over The World and did you know that Saint Nicholas isn't the only saint who goes around giving gifts at Christmas.  In Greece they have Saint Basil.  He's no Santa, but it he gets the job done.This episode's recommendation was suggested last week by Bob Baker and I had a listen and really enjoyed it.  It's from Story Corps and they have lots of people sharing uplifting stories of when strangers have done nice things.Have a listen:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-comments/id250500859?i=1000559427740If you want to get in touch, what's stopping you?Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas.

I'm here, you're here, let's get started...We begin with the joke, which is a first, usually it's in the middle of the show, so don't let it disorientate you, and we follow it up with The Quiz.Then Bob is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's looking at why us Brits say Lift instead of Elevator (aside from the fact it saves us 3 syllables).Next up is the return of What The Dickens, and I talk about why Scrooge is called Scrooge and Marley is called Marley, and also is it possible for the streets of London to be both frosty and foggy.Then it's a look at A New York Christmas to Remember.  This was a televised Christmas carol church service in which Regis Philbin read out the nativity story accompanied by a load of puppets created by Jim Henson's workshop.  They're not muppets, but it's quite spellbinding.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRymdxIAWKg&t=2987sAfter that, Bob is back with Spread A Smile of Joy, and this time he's recommending you have a listen to The Story Corps Podcast season 8 which shares a load of stories about people doing nice deeds.Here's a link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-comments/id250500859?i=1000559427740Also check out Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's Christmas All Over The World and we look at the why it's a tradition to take a walk among the tombstones on Christmas Eve in Finland.This episode's recommendation is Petty Crimes podcast, and it's lots of fun.Why not have a listen:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/petty-crimes/id1612693094If you want to get in touch I'd love to hear from you.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello You Beautiful People.It's another packed show and we start with the British tradition of taking a swim in the sea on Christmas day.  Rather you than me.Then Bob Baker discusses the origins of the lovely curse word Bugger, in Do You Hear What I Hear.Next up is the Quiz.  I scored 8, see if you can beat that.Then Bob is back with another delightul idea of spreading joy to your fellow man.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is A Christmas Carol The Musical starring Kelsey Grammar.  I really enjoyed it and you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0nPSfXrxA8The recommendation is the miniseries Artful Dodger which looks at the life of the Artful Dodger about 15 years after the events of the novel Oliver Twist.Me and the wife enjoyed it so maybe give it a look.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Hello you beautiful people.It's a brand new year and the show is back.First up it's the quiz and it's not easy, I scored a pitiful 5 and a half, see how much better you can do.Then Bob Baker brings us Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the great English tradition of "whinging".This episode's version of A Christmas Carol was suggested by listener Rob Davison.  It's an episode of Chucklevision called A Christmas Chuckle.  It's a very loose take on the story, but it has its moments.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvF1u2fnkJ8Next up listener Alfred Perales shares how he broke the news to his son that ther is no Santa Claus.  Then Bob Baker starts his brand new segment Spread A Smile Of Joy.  This is a wonderful idea and it's all about spreading goodwill to those around you.If you want to get in touch we'd love to hear from you.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas.

It's Christmas Eve or Christmas Eve Eve depending on where you live.  Or it was Christmas if you're listening to it later.We start with a lovely story from Jimmy 'Buffalo' Hall, telling about his parents' first Christmas tree as a married couple.Then it's the quiz and to help with the answers we have Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter podcast.Check out his pod here:https://www.christmasclatter.com/Then I recite from memory, How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr Seuss.  Next up we have a song from Adam Kennedy's comedy album.To hear the whole album check it out here:https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-villageAnd then there's nothing left but to wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.Get in touch:Website:  totalchristmaspodcast.comEmail: totalchristmas@gmail.com

Hello you beautiful people.It's a jam packed episode filled with festive joy.First up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker talks about Father Christmas.  These days it's just another name for Santa, but his origins are very different.Then it's Jack Ask and my self-appointed best friend Chris has a a question which isn't a dilemma, but I answer it anyway.We haven't had a yule log for a while but we have one now.  This one is Fireplace for the Home Classic Edition on Netflix.  It's an hour of a real fire, with a very exciting highlight.Well worth a look.Then it's the quiz and to help answer the questions we have the return of Steven A McKay.  He's written some great Christmas short stories and he has a podcast. We also play his Christmas song.Check out his stuff here:https://stevenamckay.com/Then it's another Jack Ask.  This one comes from Adam Parker from the Merry Britsmas Podcast.  Should he decorate his neighbours tree as a festive surprise?Check out Merry Britsmas:https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/Then it's some adverts for my merch.  If you want a T-Shirt or similar with the show logo on it, you can buy one here:https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/Also why not read my book.  It's only for grown-ups but it might make you laugh:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thursday-Nights-Alright-Jack-Andrews-ebook/dp/B0BLW93NTK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14R7H09V3H2PZ&keywords=thursday+nights+alright&qid=1702727270&s=books&sprefix=thursday+nights+alright%2Cstripbooks%2C93&sr=1-1Then we have the triumphant return of Shelli Arnold and Frank the Tank.  They give us a guided tour of their wonderful Christmas village.I've posted pictures on Facebook, you really should have a gander.This episode version of A Christmas Carol is an old time radio show from 1949. It's an episode of Richard Diamond Private Detective and it's alright I suppose.Have a listen:https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/crime/richard-diamond-private-detective/a-contemporary-christmas-carol-1949-12-24Then we have another song from Adam Kennedy. This one is very funny.Check out the full album here:https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-villageThen Bob is back with Christmas Everyday.  If you want to have a listen to his show Festive Foreign Film Fans, here it is:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then Ed Daly is back to tell us the story of how he found out about Santa.Check out Ed's book, it's great:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Book-Ultimate-Favorite-Holiday/dp/B09HS14DFMThis episode I'm recommending I'm Not Complaining with Robin and Juno.My two daughters, and possibly the world's youngest podcasters, host a weekly show where they talk about their lives.Have a listen:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notcomplainingGet in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.It's another packed show, and we start off with a Jack Ask.  Travis wants to know what the perfect Christmas morning beverage is...  and I tell him.Then we have a christian propeganda version of A Christmas Carol. It's from 2001 and stars Dean Jones and it's called Scrooge & Marley.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUxo_WbtlQ8Next up is the Christmas joke and the less said about that the better.Then we play another song from Adam Kennedy.  It's possibly my favourite because I love the idea behind it.Check out the full album here:https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-villageThen we have an interview with historical fiction author Steven A McKay.  He's written some brilliant Christmas stories featuring characters from the Robin Hood legend.You can check out his work and also his podcast, Rock Paper Swords here:https://stevenamckay.com/Next up it's the quiz and to give use the answers we have Duane and Scott from Tinsel Tunes.Check out Tinsel Tunes here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesIf you want to buy some of my merch you can do so here, all profits go to Save the Children:https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-total-christmas-podstoreGet in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

It's a packed show for you boys and girls.First up Bob Baker, our self-appointed podcast barman, looks at how us Brits use the word Diary.Then it's the quiz, and this episode trying his arm at the questions we have Adam Kennedy.  Adam has a comedy Christmas album that is well worth a listen so check it out here:https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in-my-christmas-villageNext up it's Jack Ask and this time the question comes from our Scandinavian American correspondent Benji Pearson.Then we have a joke from Benji.After that we find out who won the 'A Ghost Story for Christmas' books by Biblioasis that we offered in the last episode.  Juno helps us pick the winner.If you want to check them out, here's a link:https://www.biblioasis.com/shop/fiction/short-fiction/christmas-ghost-stories-3-pack-2023/and if you want to listen to Juno's podcast check it out here:anchor.fm/notcomplainingThen Bob is back with Christmas Everyday with a wonderful tradition you can keep on your shelf and did into for a bit of Christmas nostalgia.Have a listen to Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is an episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and, despite it being one of the loosest versions I've seen, it's brilliant.Ed Daly comes on and helps me discuss it.If you want to check out Ed's fantastic Christmas book, here's a link:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Book-Ultimate-Favorite-Holiday/dp/B09HS14DFMIf you want to get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.email: totalchristmas@gmail.comweb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

It's episode 95 and it's a corker!We begin by following up on last weeks episode when Benji Pearson mentioned an old long forgotten Christmas song about the 3 wise men.  He hasn't been able to find a recording so he's gone and done it himself.Then it's Jack Ask and I sort out some Christmas conundrums for listener Travis.Next up it's Bob Baker and Cav has suggested a high tech way of keeping it Christmas all year long.Then it's The Christmas Quiz and we have Ed Daly on to see how well he can score.Ed is the author of The Christmas Book: The ultimate guide to your favorite holiday.Here's a link:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Book-Ultimate-Favorite-Holiday/dp/B09HS14DFMFor this episode's Do You Hear What I Hear, Bob looks at the word 'Corker'.Check out Festive Foreign Film Fans here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's our annual look at classic British Christmas songs that may or may not have made it across to the US.  And in this episode we also have a perspective from New Zealand, both Duane Bailey and Scott Newman from Tinsel Tunes have a listen and see if they know these 6 classics.Have a listen to Tinsel Tunes here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesA couple of episodes ago I had the competition to win some little spooky ghost stories for Christmas, and now I have 3 more to give away.If you want to win them contact me with the following 4 words: "Yeah, I'll 'ave 'em" and they could be yours.Check out these lovely little books from Biblioasis here:https://www.biblioasis.com/shop/fiction/short-fiction/christmas-ghost-stories-3-pack-2023/Get in touch:email: totalchristmas@gmail.comweb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

It's episode 94 and you know what that means...it's episode 94.First up we talk about the exciting tradition of roller skating to Christmas mass in Venezuela.Then Bob Baker discusses the difference between Gas and Petrol.Then Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes podcast tells us his story of how he found out the truth about Santa Claus.Next up I read out an email from Benji Pearson and he relates a couple of stories about Christmas.In the quiz this week I managed 9 out of 10, see if you can do any better.Then Bob is back and the suggestion for Christmas Everyday comes from my self-appointed best friend Cav.  He recommends going on this website for a dose of festive feelings:https://mymerrychristmas.com/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is John Grin's Christmas starring Robert Guillaume, the star of Benson.  It's an updated version from 1986.It's okay I suppose, have a watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn35ur8Oj8cThis episode's recommendation is Tinsel Tunes because I'm on the latest episode.If you're not listening already you should be.Check it out:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tinseltunesGet in touch.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb:  www.totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people!It's another pam-jacked episode and we start off with another Jack Ask, but not only that, it has a fantastic new jingle.  Quite frankly it's the highlight of the show.Then our Podcast Barman Bob Baker gives us another suggestion for how to keep it Christmassy all year, this one was sent in by Jennifer Kay and our podcast mascot Little Elmer.Next up is the quiz.  I scored 7, see if you can beat that.Then it's the joke.  The less said the better.This episode we're giving away some lovely little books.  They're part of the 'Seth's Christmas Ghost Stories' series.  All you have to do is contact me with the four little words 'Yeah, I'll 'ave 'em' or if you're a bit more refined you might like to say 'Yes, I will have them.'To learn more about the books here's a link:https://www.biblioasis.com/shop/fiction/short-fiction/christmas-ghost-stories-3-pack-2022/Then Bob is back and this week he's discussing how we described those gentlemen who collect your garbage or rubbish.This episode's version is the not particularly outstanding version by Jetlag Productions.  There are one or two highlights but you can live without it.Here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5lpsKrv_EwThis episode's recommendation is The Happy Halloween podcast from friend of the show Tony Dixon.  It looks at all things Halloween and is great for this time of year.Check it out:https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/the-happy-halloween-podcast/id1633589441If you want to get in touch I'd love to hear from you.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsiter: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas.

I recorded this 3 times for some pretty embarassing school-boy errors, and it sounds like I recorded it in a small box.  But it's here and let's all be thankful.First up we have the return of Jack Ask.  I solve the Christmas dilemma of whether or not any of the Harry Potter films can be classed as Christmas films.Next up it's our Christmas Not So Classic.  The first ever winner of the UK Pop Idol, Will Young, released a Christmas single in 2019 and though it's a lovely song it did not become a classic.  Check it out, it's a nice song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiJn9UT82EEThen Bob Baker our podcast barman talks about cookies or should that be biscuits?Next up is What the Dickens, and this episode we talk about Mr Charlie D's side hustle as a magician.  I kid you not,Then it's another version of the Christmas Yule Log.  This one is a tie-in to the film Venom: Let there be Carnage.  The film was absolute trolley and sadly the yule log ain't much better, but if you want to have a look, here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO5j6S2UPMs&t=8403sThen Bob is back with a great way to keep feeling festive all year round.  This time it's Christmas music to help you with your training at the gym.Then it's the quiz.  I scored 10 out of 10 because I'm incredibly clever.  What will your score be?This episode's recommendation is  The Past and the Curious Podcast.  It's a great history podcast. They say it's for kids, but I love it.  Have a listen:https://thepastandthecurious.com/Get in touch.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb:  totalchristmaspodcast.comYou're beautiful, and it's Christmas!

Hooray!  You're here and I've missed you.We start the episode with a lovely little Christmas memory from listener Jennifer Kay.Then it's Do You Hear What I Hear and our resident podcast barman Bob explains what us Brits are talking about when we say Mucking About.Then it's our version of A Christmas Carol and this one is an episode of Boy Meets World called A Very Topanga Christmas.  It's okay I suppose.You can watch a very poor version here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioTEgEcBPXUAfter the Joke we look at Christmas dinner in the Czech Republic and they have some very interesting customs.  Then Bob gives another simple way to keep that Christmas spirit all through the year.And then we have The Quiz. I scored 9, see if you can do better.This episode's recommendation is Desert Island Discs, it's a BBC radio programme that has been running for over 60 years.  There over a thousand episodes featuring some very famous people.Check it out here:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/desert-island-discs/id342735925Get in touch.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

It's episode 90 and it's a wonderful thing.First up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and our Podcast Barman Bob Baker talks about how us Brits use the word Disco.Then in Christmas All Over The World we talk about the Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando in the Philipines. Really it should be called the Big Disc Light Display Festival, but it's not.Then Bob returns with Christmas Everyday and it's another great idea for how to keep the Christmas spirit all year long.Next up is the Quiz.  Can you beat my score of 8?This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is the oldest surviving complete version of the tale.  For a film that is over 110 years old it's decent enough.Have a watch here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGYQYhpR4O0If you want to get in touch I'd love to hear from you.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

Merry Christmas you beautiful people.It's a packed show, so let's get started.Inspired by my segment last week, Mary Polte sent us a link to a forgotten Monkees single.  It's actually We Three Monkees as Mike Nesmith didn't get involved.It's a cover of  Christmas is My Time of Year and you can have a listen here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVnZSrNE3FUThen Jennifer Kay shares the story of when she, her sister and in a separate story her son found out the truth about Santa Claus.Next up Bob Baker talks to us about Rubbish.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is a 7 minute study guide summary.  It's surprisingly thorough and the speech emojis are quite funny.If you have a spare 7 minutes you might want to check it out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fzPJUtstn4Then Bob is back and he has a nice way to start each day with a mug of Christmas.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Next up we look at The Burning of the Devil, a yearly custom that starts off the Christmas season in Guatamala.  It's also a good oportunity for a spring clean (in the middle of winter).Then it's the quiz...  woo hoo!If you want to get in touch, why don't you.Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas

Let's get this Christmas Show on the road.First up it's A Christmas Not So Classic with the not-too-bad Unwrap You At Christmas by the Monkees.  Well, I say 'The Monkees' it's more like Mickey Dolenz and a bunch of other people.Have a listen:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9H6Xd1CSaAThen it's Bob Baker our Podcast Barman with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's talking about Christmas Hampers.Then we have The Quiz and it's all about Santa.  We have Matt Spalding from North Pole Radio proving his incredible knowledge of St Nick.Check out his podcast:https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.com/Then Bob is back with Christmas Everyday and he has another simple method to keep the Christmas feeling whenever you need it.It's been a while but we're once again checking out a Muppet Christmas Special.This time it's The Furchester Hotel, a  British kids TV show that is a cross between Fawlty Towers and Sesame Street. It's a lovely episode so maybe have a look.Here's your link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhmQ2sB4TWgWhy not get in touch.Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWebsite: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas you beautiful person.

Merry Christmas.It's another packed episode with all sorts of festive goodness.First up we have a change from our regular quiz format.  Our American-Scandinavian correspondent Benji Pearson has sent in a quiz about Christmas in Scandinavia and, spoiler alert, it's a tricky one.Then Bob Baker gives us a lovely suggestion on how to make the most of Christmas in July with it's lovely summer Christmas music.Then I have an interview with a friend of my family, Jade, who spent the first 14 years of her life in South Africa.  She tells us about the differences between a South African Christmas and ones in her new home in the UK.Then Bob returns and we discuss the use of the word 'Brilliant'.It's.......     very good.  (see what I did there).This episode's recommendation is Advent Calendar House Podcast with Mike Westfall.All this month he's been releasing his July episodes.  Make the most of them because he won't be back again until December.Check it out:https://adventcalendar.house/Get in touch:Email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.We start the show with Bob Baker and Christmas Everyday and a wonderful idea for how you can have Christmas sweet dreams.Then it's the quiz, I got 7, what will you get.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is an offering from British TV and radio star Kenny Everett.  It's from 1985 and is certainly of its time.It's certainly worth a look, if you fancy a laugh:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll-V-zSWPdI&t=1528sThen it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker is looking at what us Brits mean when we say 'wee'.Have a listen to Bob's podcast, Festive Foreign Film Fans:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Last episode we chatted to Matt Spaulding and he talked about being Santa, this week he talks to us about how he found out the truth about Santa.Matt is the host of North Pole Radio Podcast, check it out here:https://northpoleradio.buzzsprout.com/This episode's recommendation is I'm Not Complaining with Robin & Juno.  The girls are about to hit their 100th episode, so have a listen and why not send in a short message congratulating them on this milestone.Here's their podcast:anchor.fm/notcomplaingGet in touch...email:  totalchristmas@gmail.comwebsite:  totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas