Can't Wait for Christmas

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. Download here! 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. Download here! 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?” Download here! 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. Download here! 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 Download here! 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. Download here! 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. Download here! 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 Download here! 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! Download here! 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. Download here! 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. Download here! 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. Download here! 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. Download here! 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. Download here! 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. Download here! 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. Download here! 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