Can't Wait for Christmas

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.” Download here! 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. Download here! 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…

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. Download here! 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)…

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. Download here! 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…

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. Download here! 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…

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. Download here! 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…

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. Download here! 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…

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. Download here! 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…

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. Download here! 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…

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. Download here! 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…

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. Download here! 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…

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

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. Download here! 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…

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. Download here! 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…

On this episode, we celebrate #ChristmasPodcastDay with a bonus episode all about A Sesame Street Christmas Carol. Download here! 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. Download here! 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 –…

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. Download here! 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…

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…