Best Holidays Podcasts (2024)

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Snoop Dogg Was The Ghost Of Christmas Past 48:40

1h ago48:40

48:40

In this episode of Christmas Clatter, we are diving into a Christmas Q&A session! Join us as we answer your holiday-themed questions, covering everything from favorite Christmas traditions and memorable holiday moments to must-watch Christmas movies and personal holiday favorites. We’re also excited to answer any questions you may have about Christ…

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Storytime: "Podolo" 28:00

2h ago28:00

28:00

Happy Halloween, everybody! And more than that: welcome to another season of Christmas Past. Yes, it’s still Halloween. But that's the perfect time to kick things off, because it gives us a chance to honor the classic Christmas tradition of sharing a ghost story. Our Victorian forebears really loved their ghost stories — for all occasions, but perh…

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Episode 162: P2 1:09:57

13h ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Welcome back, spooky friends! This week, our pal Dr. Nick returns to help us discuss the 2007 slasher flick P2. It's a solid contender for Worst Movie Title Ever, but as we'll discover, the movie itself is pretty solid! It's Christmas Eve, and office worker Angela finds herself stuck in her office building with lonely security guard Thomas. Things …

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Episode 162: P2 1:09:57

4d ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Welcome back, spooky friends! This week, our pal Dr. Nick returns to help us discuss the 2007 slasher flick P2. It's a solid contender for Worst Movie Title Ever, but as we'll discover, the movie itself is pretty solid! It's Christmas Eve, and office worker Angela finds herself stuck in her office building with lonely security guard Thomas. Things …

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The Juice Is Loose! (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) 1:36:49

2d ago1:36:49

1:36:49

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Join the elves as they wrap up 2024's Spooky Season lineup by covering the brand new legacy sequel, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"! How does this long-awaited second outing for the trickster demon and Lydia Deetz fare compared to the iconic original? You'll have to listen to find out, but spoiler alert: all three elves …

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70: O Come, All Ye Faithful 45:40

5d ago45:40

45:40

This month, Duane and Scott dive deep into the history of "O Come, All Ye Faithful". Songs played in this episode: Freddie McGregor (Reggae) For King and Country (Acoustic) Brett Eldredge (Country) Twisted Sister (Heavy Rock) Matthew Green's Orchestral Rainbow (Rock Opera) Luther Vandross (R&B/Soul) Jigsound (Chiptune) Bad Religion (Punk Rock) Stra…

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Instant Christmas Classic??? 28:20

6d ago28:20

28:20

Guess what, folks? Christmas Clatter is returning for another round of holiday cheer! Todd's got some exciting stuff lined up for this season. He'll be spilling the tea on why the show's run is a bit shorter this year, and he's also going to share his thoughts on a new Christmas song by Brett Eldredge. Todd thinks it's an instant classic, so you kn…

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Episode 371: Psychobilly, Qu'est-ce Que C'est? 54:38

7d ago54:38

54:38

It's Halloween and we're taking some EXTRA SPOOKY* requests! Two tracks off of the Psychobilly Christmas compilation album - "Halloween on X-Mas" by The Coffin Caddies and "Silent Night, Deadly Night" by The White Coffin Terror - attempt to inject some frights into the festive, but do they succeed? And isn't there anyone who can tell Ian what psych…

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Stocking Stuffer #33: Tales from the Crypt, "And All Through The House" 37:15

8d ago37:15

37:15

Greetings boils and ghouls! Home For The Horrordays continues this week as we bring you a Stocking Stuffer on the Tales from the Crypt episode "And All Through the House"! Based on the 1950s horror comics of the same name, Tales from the Crypt ran for seven seasons on HBO, and featured some of the biggest names in action and horror at the time. The…

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Stocking Stuffer #33: Tales from the Crypt, "And All Through The House" 37:15

8d ago37:15

37:15

Greetings boils and ghouls! Home For The Horrordays continues this week as we bring you a Stocking Stuffer on the Tales from the Crypt episode "And All Through the House"! Based on the 1950s horror comics of the same name, Tales from the Crypt ran for seven seasons on HBO, and featured some of the biggest names in action and horror at the time. The…

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Evil Dies Tonight! (Halloween Ends) 1:35:21

9d ago1:35:21

1:35:21

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! As we continue our journey through Spooky Season, this week we are joined by Phil Walsh - of "Phil at the Movies" and "DC Unlimited" - to discuss the 2021 film, "Halloween Kills"! Picking up exactly where "Halloween (2018)" left off, this is the second installment in the David Gordon Green requel trilogy. How does …

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120: "Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker" (feat. Patrick Ripoll) 1:34:51

10d ago1:34:51

1:34:51

Starring Mickey Rooney. Yes, that Mickey Rooney. Five years ago, Kerry, Collin and guest Patrick Ripoll made a pact to talk about the "Silent Night, Deadly Night" films every year in October. The pact has been fulfilled with "Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker," as of now, the final film in the series. It did not disappoint. Rooney stars a…

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Wolfman's Got Nards! (The Monster Squad) 2:03:46

16d ago2:03:46

2:03:46

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, we are honored to welcome to the main show for the very first time ever Chris Evans of "Gathering of the Geeks" and "DC Unlimited" to discuss the beloved 1987 family-horror film, "The Monster Squad"! Join us as we dive deep into our histories, walk through the plot, talk the Universal Monsters, praise al…

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Celtic Folk Christmas #76 with Irish & Celtic Music Podcast 1:09:35

17d ago1:09:35

1:09:35

It’s Celtic Christmas Music #76. Anne Roos & David Blonski, Triskele, The Chivalrous Crickets, Enda Reilly, Bart Zeal, Alisa Marie, Spoil the Dance, Cherish the Ladies, Terry McDade With The McDades, Brigid's Bounty, Ken O'Malley, Screaming Orphans, Scythian, Plunk Murray, Eileen Ivers, Brad Tuck, West of Eden WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC …

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Episode 370: Jesus Died For Our Crocodiles 1:02:56

21d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Sometimes, when you do a year-round holiday music review podcast for nine years, you pitch a ridiculous idea and you kinda just gotta trust the process. We're celebrating the fact that "Oct" sounds a little bit like "croc" with two crocodile-themed song selections! "Merry Christmas Baby (Please Don't Die)" by Crocodiles and Dum Dum Girls wraps a gl…

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This Isn't A Comedy, It's A Horror Film. (Scream 4) 1:50:21

22d ago1:50:21

1:50:21

In this episode of "Tis the Podcast", we're continuing our Spooky Month(s) celebration with a discussion of the 2011 horror film, "Scream 4". Joining us for all of the fun are our friends Jay Skipworth from "Film Strip Podcast" and Kendall Farrae from "Two Girls, One Crypt"! Listen as we dive into the world of Woodsboro and the next installment on …

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119: Halloween Movies Actually - "ParaNorman" (feat. Christine Sellin) 1:45:11

25d ago1:45:11

1:45:11

First, a quick explanation over what went wrong with the "Go" episode. Then, Kerry and Collin are joined by returning guest, Christine Sellin, to talk about Laika Animation Studios' amazing 2012 movie, "ParaNorman," a movie that accomplishes so much in just under 90 minutes and does so with style, wit, astonishment and braaaiiiinnnnssss!! What is t…

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What Can I Say? I Like Playing With My Food. (Abigail) 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe it's the last day of September already? We sure can't! We are barreling fast toward the holiday season! Spooky Season continues here at "Tis the Podcast" this week, as the elves gather to discuss the 2024 horror-comedy, "Abigail"! Can the seemingly twelve-year-old ballerina vampire win over the hear…

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69: Christmas with The Fizz 1:10:53

1M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Scott and Duane are joined by Adam Parker from the Merry Britsmas podcast to listen to the 2018 album "Christmas with The Fizz".

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Episode 369: Taking Care of Nonsense 56:24

1M ago56:24

56:24

Listen, at the time of this recording, Sabrina Carpenter's album WAS at the top of the charts. She's still near the top! Top-ish! WE REMAIN RELEVANT In this episode, we discuss Sabrina Carpenter's 2022 Christmas track (and soon-to-be basis of a Netflix special, apparently) "A Nonsense Christmas", followed by the circa-2015 "Christmas the Whole Year…

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Episode 161: Rare Exports 55:24

1M ago55:24

55:24

Oh, you thought we weren't gonna cover Rare Exports? Think again, buddy. Home for the Horrordays continues as Joe and Bradford tackle the granddaddy of Finnish holiday horror. The scary folklore version of Santa Claus descends upon a farming community, killing caribou and kidnapping children, and it's up to young Pietari and his dad to find a way t…

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Episode 161: Rare Exports 55:24

1M ago55:24

55:24

Oh, you thought we weren't gonna cover Rare Exports? Think again, buddy. Home for the Horrordays continues as Joe and Bradford tackle the granddaddy of Finnish holiday horror. The scary folklore version of Santa Claus descends upon a farming community, killing caribou and kidnapping children, and it's up to young Pietari and his dad to find a way t…

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This Mansion Is Unhinged. She Needs All The Help She Can Get. (Haunted Mansion [2023]) 1:47:56

1M ago1:47:56

1:47:56

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Fall *officially*! This week, Spooky Season continues as the elves travel to the wonderful world of Disney to talk the 2023 film, "Haunted Mansion"! Is it an improvement on the 2003, Eddie Murphy led film? Does it do the iconic Disney ride justice? Do any of the elves go on epic rants? And, most important…

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118: "Go" (feat. Mike Schindler) 1:28:56

1M ago1:28:56

1:28:56

Kerry and Collin celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Go" by talking to one of its biggest fans, film programmer Mike Schindler. The film has the late-'90s influences all over it: the "Pulp Fiction"-like structure, a hyper-active techno soundtrack and a cast of young actors who made their marks in TV shows like "Party Of Five" and "Dawson's Creek." W…

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”So, It's Our Job To Observe The Rules Of The Sequel.” - The 2024 ”Tis the Podcast” Ultimate Horror Movie Bracket 6:31:48

1M ago6:31:48

6:31:48

Happy Monday, Christmas fanatics! We were going to wait to drop this episode until midway through October, but since life got in the way this week and we didn't get around to recording our episode on "The Addams Family" - and given the fact this episode is six-and-a-half episodes - we decided to drop this Spooky Season treat now so you have time to…

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Episode 368: Lower Twang Quotient 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

It's back to school season and we're back to taking listener requests! That's not really the theme of the episode, but it is true. This week we cover two listener requests for two versions of the same song! First up, we listen to "Nothing But a Child" as performed by Robin and Linda Williams for the Prairie Home Christmas compilation album or audio…

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Remember, Avoid The Knife, Keep Your Life. (Totally Killer) 1:16:32

2M ago1:16:32

1:16:32

🎃🍁 Welcome to the 'ber months, which means it's time for spooky movies with the elves! 🍿👻 This week, they're covering the 2023 slasher comedy, "Totally Killer." 🪓 Join the elves as they chat about "Time Bandits," upcoming TV shows and movies, and of course, Anthony's latest updates on Art the Clown. Plus, all things Fall! 🍂📺🎨 So grab that cider, pu…

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Episode 160: Mercy Christmas 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

We bid farewell to barbecue season as Home for the Horrordays continues! This week we're looking at Mercy Christmas, a horror/comedy about a family whose Christmas tradition is to kidnap unsuspecting victims and have them for Christmas dinner. As in eat them. Because they're cannibals. Ha ha ha! Join us as we tell the tale of Michael Briskett (yes)…

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Episode 160: Mercy Christmas 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

We bid farewell to barbecue season as Home for the Horrordays continues! This week we're looking at Mercy Christmas, a horror/comedy about a family whose Christmas tradition is to kidnap unsuspecting victims and have them for Christmas dinner. As in eat them. Because they're cannibals. Ha ha ha! Join us as we tell the tale of Michael Briskett (yes)…

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117: Meet Me In St. Louis (feat. Patrick Ripoll) 1:40:12

2M ago1:40:12

1:40:12

Kerry and Collin are joined be frequest guest Patrick Ripoll (co-host of 96 Greers) to talk about one of the essential Judy Garland movies, the technicolor marvel "Meet Me In St. Louis," in which the song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" made its debut and would eventually become a standard. Vincente Minnelli's timeless classic would also m…

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I Wish Every Day Could Be Christmas, 'Cause Nice Fairies Get Their Rewards! (The Fairly Oddparents - Season 1 - Episode 13 - Christmas Every Day) 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Labor Day to all of our American Listeners! We hope you're all having a great long weekend! And we hope you're all basking in the excitement and happiness of *officially* being in the 'Ber Months! It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year! To kick off September, we are closing out Nicktoons' month …

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Episode 367: Our Podcast Got Run Over by Syllables 1:15:24

2M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Hey, listen. As I'm writing this, Ian and Jam are both very jetlagged. They don't remember why they thought covering these songs would be fun. It was a nightmare. August Got Run Over By a Reindeer is a nightmare in general. But hopefully, that's fun for you, the listener. In honour of the Election Year (and because we gotta cover these versions of …

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Episode 159: Icetastrophe 51:57

2M ago51:57

51:57

After a long summer off, we're back to ring in the most wonderful time of the year: Home for the Horrordays! On this episode we discuss the SyFy Channel original movie Icetastrophe, AKA Christmas Icetastrophe, AKA A Christmas Tale. No matter what you call it, this is a silly Day After Tomorrow knockoff in which a meteor crash lands in a small Washi…

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Episode 159: Icetastrophe 51:57

2M ago51:57

51:57

After a long summer off, we're back to ring in the most wonderful time of the year: Home for the Horrordays! On this episode we discuss the SyFy Channel original movie Icetastrophe, AKA Christmas Icetastrophe, AKA A Christmas Tale. No matter what you call it, this is a silly Day After Tomorrow knockoff in which a meteor crash lands in a small Washi…

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68: 80s Cartoon Character Christmas Albums 1:15:15

2M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

This month, Gerry Davila from The Totally Rad Christmas Podcast joins Duane and Scott to discuss Christmas albums from 1980s cartoon character properties. Songs/Albums played: Strawberry Shortcake - Christmas Album, KidStuff Records, 1981 A Pink Panther Christmas, KidStuff Records, 1981 Pac-Man Christmas Album, KidStuff Records, 1982 A Care Bears C…

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This Christmas Feels Like The Very First Christmas To Me! (Spongebob Squarepants - Season 2 - Episode 8 - Christmas Who?) 57:57

2M ago57:57

57:57

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we've already reached the final episode of August 2024? We sure can't! We are *officially* only a week away from the start of the 'Ber Months! Get excited, for "the most wonderful time of the year" is nearly upon us! This week, the elves continue their journey through Nicktoon month by covering the …

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Happy Celtic Christmas #75 with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast 1:12:24

2M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

It’s Celtic Christmas Music #75. WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I’m Celtic musician with Christmas music and a podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. Today’s show is a re - release of episode #537 of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast (Happy Celtic Christmas 2021). That is one of the other podcasts …

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116: Nothing Like The Holidays (feat. Alejandro Riera) 1:34:08

2M ago1:34:08

1:34:08

First-time guest Alejandro Riera joins Kerry and Collin to talk about the Chicago-based family comedy "Nothing Like The Holidays," which came out in 2008 and features a predominantly Puerto Rican cast. This follows the "Family Stone" and "This Christmas" formula of having all the grown-up kids coming home for the Christmas season, all of whom are f…

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Bye, Helga. Hope Your Christmas Doesn't Bite. (Hey Arnold - Season 1 - Episode 18 - Arnold's Christmas) 1:16:23

2M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you had a wonderful weekend! This week, the elves continue their journey through Nicktoon month by welcoming Robert Nickerson of "Behind the Bells" to talk the famous and beloved "Hey Arnold" Christmas special: Season 1, Episode 18's "Arnold's Christmas". This is the perfect festive treat to kick off your w…

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Episode 366: Our Podcast Got Run Over by Good Kerning 57:38

3M ago57:38

57:38

Savor with us, won't you, the delectable second year of August Got Run Over By a Reindeer? The second year is the brief stage of a made-up tradition in which we could, if we had better judgment, back out: haha, that sure was a funny joke we made last year, an annual month of Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer related songs! By the third year, we'll…

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It All Started When The First Present Was Given By The Pilgrims A Long Time Ago. (Rugrats - Season 2 - Episode 14 - The Santa Experience) 59:35

3M ago59:35

59:35

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Today we are kicking off Nicktoon month by traveling back in time to 1992 to cover the very first "Rugrats" Christmas special: Season 2 - Episode 14 - "The Santa Experience"! The "Rugrats" have always clicked with the elves in the past when they covered their Hanukkah and Mother's Day specials, but will they enjoy …

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Road to "MaXXXine" Part Three - I Just Never Want It To End. - A Review of "MaXXXine" 2:08:34

3M ago2:08:34

2:08:34

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy August! We're in the final four weeks of the year before we hit the 'Ber Months! How exciting is that?! Due to vacation and work schedules, the elves are taking a much needed week off. Never fear though! Anthony is back once more with a special "Summerween" treat that he recorded a few weeks back in antic…

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115: Six Weeks (feat. Peter Sobczynski) 1:48:31

3M ago1:48:31

1:48:31

The tearjerker "Six Weeks" starred Mary Tyler Moore, Dudley Moore and a talented ballerina named Katherine Healy. It came out in 1982 during awards season and managed to score two Golden Globe noms and a Razzie nomination. Frequent guest Peter Sobczynski has been waiting for over a year to talk about it with Kerry and Collin and even went so far as…

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Episode 365: Atoning for Our Ska Sins 58:25

3M ago58:25

58:25

It's been almost a year, and the time has come. In August of 2023, Ian was incorrect about something. More incorrect than we usually are about things on this podcast. And so, we attempt to set things right by giving ska its due. Our ska education starts with Al and the Vibrators' "Merry Christmas", followed by Toots and the Maytals' "Christmas Feel…

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We Set Out To Only Steal Christmas! But You - You Destroyed It! (Merry Little Batman) 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we've already reached our final episode of July 2024? We sure can't! The 'Ber Months are fast approaching! This week, Anthony, Julia, and Thom travel to the snowy, dangerous world of Gotham City to cover the 2023 original animated film, "Merry Little Batman"! Skewed for a younger audience than the C…

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The Who Children Puzzled Over What Had Occurred, Unaware That Their Parents Had Brought In A Third. (Saturday Night Live Christmas Skits) 1:13:26

3M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Happy Christmas in July, Christmas Fanatics! As of today, we are *officially* a mere *five months* from Christmas day! How exciting is that?! As a special gift for you to mark the occasion, please enjoy this special bonus episode - now live in your podcast feeds - in which Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss some of their favorite "Saturday …

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67: Metal and Heavy Rock Christmas Songs 1:02:27

3M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

This month, Duane and Scott review metal and heavy rock Christmas songs with special guest, listener Matt Wheeler. Matt’s Songs Jingle Bells by Austrian Death Machine Joy to the World (Cover by Minniva feat. Orion's Reign) All I Want For Christmas Is You by Leo Moracchioli Christmas Truce by Sabaton Deck the Joy by Theocracy The Chronicles of Jacob…

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Elmo Wished To Have Christmas Every Day! (Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas) 1:21:50

3M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope you're all having a wonderful July as we barrel ever closer to our beloved 'Ber Months! To kick off the week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony journey back to Sesame Street - despite the fact that nobody seemed to be able to tell us how to get there! - to cover the 1996 film, "Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas"! …

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114: Kiwi Christmas (2017) 1:39:20

3M ago1:39:20

1:39:20

Prior to their recent trip to New Zealand, Collin and Kerry looked up "New Zealand Christmas movies" and this was the result. "Kiwi Christmas" follows a typical formula for an ABC Family Christmas movie in which Santa Claus doesn't want to do his usual rounds on Christmas Eve, so he hides in Auckland, New Zealand and hangs out with a family during …

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Episode 364: I Wish It Was Birthday Today 1:02:59

4M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Ian's birthday has us pondering important questions, including: What does the early 00s sound like? Are British people more excited out of their gourds about Christmas than North Americans? And, perhaps most importantly, am I The Guy Who Sucks? We also listen to two versions of "I Wish It Was Christmas Today", one performed by Julian Casablancas an…

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