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A couple of gals getting together each week to talk about their top fives. Movies, music, pop culture, food - you name it, we'll rank it. You can find us at fridayfivepodcast.com, Facebook (@fridayfivepodcast) and on Twitter (@fridayfivepod). Our Intro/Outro music provided by: "Vivacity" and "Lobby Time" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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CWFC 128 – 9th Anniversary Listener Feedback Special – The Halifax Explosion & Tree for Boston
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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 – 02:5…
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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 – 0…
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CWFC 126 – Gremlins…Is It A Christmas Movie?
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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 s…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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CWFC 121 – Merry Music Madness Winner + Top 5 Christmas Cookies
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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 Ban…
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CWFC 120 – Merry Music Madness Finals: Bing Crosby vs Andy Williams
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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 –…
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CWFC 119 – Straight No Chaser: An Interview with Jasper Smith
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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. Downlo…
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CWFC 118 – A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (#ChristmasPodcastDay Bonus Episode)
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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 …
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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 Me…
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CWFC 116 – The History of Secret Santa: A Weird and Wonderful Tale of Anonymous Giving
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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 (Roun…
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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. Downl…
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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 (R…
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CWFC 113 – Christmas Crackers and Christmas Fragrances
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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 M…
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On this episode, we’re traveling all the way to Iceland to hear the legend of the Yule Lads. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas movie quotes, discover a little bonus Christmas in the Pacific Northwest, and we’ve got the results from the latest round of voting in Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 –…
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CWFC 111 – The Guardians of The Galaxy Holiday Special
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On this episode, we’re taking Christmas intergalactic as we discuss the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special. We’ll also countdown the top five minor characters who should have their own Christmas stories, we’ve got a way for you to welcome guest into your home…Christmas style, and we’ll share our first batch of results in Merry Movie Madness! D…
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On this episode, we’re going to give Santa’s main squeeze some long over due respect as we celebrate Mrs Claus. We’ve also got an egg-cellent recipe for you, we’ll countdown the top 5 times a Christmas movie poll got it wrong, and we’ll launch round one of our Christmas musician showdown Merry Movie Madness! Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC…
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On this episode, we’re going to get all mushy on you as we examine romantic love at Christmas time. We’ll also teach you how to snack on some Christmas anytime, count down the top 5 places to find Christmas in Disneyland when it’s not Christmas time, and we’ll share with you then name you created for this year’s brands new segment. Download here! 0…
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CWFC 108 – When Should Christmas Decorations Come Down?
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On this episode, we’ll discuss when the Christmas decorations should come down. We’ll also run down the top 5 post Christmas deals Tim got this year, give you a “Christmas Now” tip that will help you sleep a little merrier tonight, and finally we need your help naming this year’s audience participation segment. Download here! 00:00 – 01:33 Intro 01…
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CWFC 107 – Unanswered Questions The Santa ClausE Films
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On this bonus episode, Tim breaks down some unanswered questions from the Santa ClausE films to see if the new series answers them. We’ll also wrap up Mer-Re-Castmas with It’s A Wonderful Life, and the Imaginary Listeners join the fun to salute Underneath The Tree. Download here! 00:00 – 01:58 Intro 03:09 – 07:41 Five Golden Things (Santa ClausE Qu…
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CWFC 106 – Die Hard 2…Is It A Christmas Movie?
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On this episode, we’ll side step the usual debate by talking about the sequel to Die Hard and decide if it is a Christmas movie. We’ll also countdown the top 5 misheard Christmas lyrics and add a Christmas twist to a favorite snack. Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 03:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now (Christmas Tree S’mores) 03:09 – 08:0…
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CWFC 105 – Black Friday and the Top 5 Holiday “Hacks”
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On this episode, we’ll look at the history of the most infamous shopping day of the year and the kick off to the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday. We’ll also count down the top five holiday “hacks” you can use to add a little more magic to your Christmas celebrations, we’ll talk a bit about Muppet Christmas goodness as we do every Muppetvemb…
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CWCF 104 – Brian Earl from Christmas Past (#ChristmasPodcastDay Bonus Episode)
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It’s a #ChristmasPodcastDay bonus episode as we welcome Brian Earl, host of Christmas Past and author of “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions.’ Download here! 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 34:39 Brian Earl Interview 34:39 – 46:35 “Not My Holiday” Game 46:35 – 48:46 Wrap Up 48:46 – 50:44 Outtakes (now with …
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On this episode, we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Toys For Tots! We’ll also take some time to honor lost legend, Angela Lansbury. We’ll countdown the top five Christmas movie villains, recast the Santa Clause, continue to sing the praises of Underneath the Tree, and give you a chance to win a copy of Brian Earl’s new book, “Christmas Past: The …
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about one of Tim’s favorite Christmas songs, Underneath The Tree by Kelly Clarkson. We’ll also countdown the top 5 random Christmas facts, and we’ve got some great news about where you can get a little Christmas now…in bulk. Download here! 00:00 – 01:48 Intro 01:48 – 03:25 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:25 – 07:…
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CWFC 101 – Muppets, Santa Clauses, and D23 with Dave from Mousetalgia (Bonus Episode)
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It’s a Ber months bonus episode! We’re going to take a look at some Christmas news that just came out of the D23 expo, including a deep dive into the Muppet Christmas Carol 30th anniversary panel with special guest, Dave from Mousetalgia! Also, we’ll hear news from the Santa Clauses panel, and, as promised, we’ve got your answers for the latest rou…
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CWFC 100 – Baby, It’s Controversial Outside
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It’s our 100th episode! We’ll be discussing the most controversial Christmas song, Baby, It’s Cold Outside. We’ll also tell you how to get a little Christmas humor in your life and countdown the top five non-Christmas songs that should be “Love Actuallied” into Christmas songs (Trust us, it’ll make sense when you hear it)! Download here! 00:00 – 01…
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CWFC 099 – 7th Anniversary Listener Special
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On this episode, it’s our 7th anniversary listener feedback special! We’ll be reading emails comments and messages from you ! We’ll be talking about things like how to “drink in” a little more Christmas, we’ll countdown the top 5 tropical Christmas songs, we’ll learn about an obscure Christmas special, Tim will try and fail to find the origin of a …
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On this episode, we’re baking up a tale for you, it’s the history of Christmas’s favorite baked good: gingerbread. Plus, we’ll countdown the top 5 gifts for dads, give you an idea of how to shine some Christmas light into your night, and we’ll also hear your picks for how you’d recast the movie Die Hard in another addition of: Re-Castmas! Download …
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CWFC 097 – The North Pole – Santa’s Workshop
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On this episode, we’ll learn about Santa’s Workshop North Pole, a Christmas themed amusement park in Colorado, and talk with one of the general managers of the park, Austin Lawhorn. We’ll also run down the top 5 opening lines in Christmas movies, discover a way to add a little Christmas to your next formal affair, and we’ll reveal your picks for re…
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On this episode, we’re going to look at ways we can give a Christmas present to Mother Earth by having a more environmentally friendly Christmas. You’ll also hear about a new Christmas discovery Tim made at Disneyland, we’ll count down the top 5 reasons that Santa Claus might be a Wizard, and we’ll hear your ideas for recasting Home Alone, in our n…
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On this episode, it’s a Christmas crossover with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we review the Disney plus series Hawkeye. We’ll also countdown the top 5 Star Trek Christmas “songs,” get some advice for keeping Christmas in our hearts all year from a little kid, and we’ll official kick off our new feature, Re-Castmas! Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 …
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On this episode, we’ll talk about what we know (or more accurately what we think we know but actually don’t know) about the Magi, aka the Wise Men. We’ve also got a recipe for you for a cranberry cream cheese dip, we’ll count down some Christmas jokes, and we’ll close things out with a fun new interactive segment for 2022, “Simply Having A Wacky Re…
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CWFC 093 – Christmas at Aulani: A Trip Report
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On this episode, Tim gives you a trip report of his Christmas vacation at Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii. We’ve also got a quick tip for beating the post Christmas blues, and we’ll count down the top five movies that help you transition from Christmas to the new year. Download here! 00:00 – 02:43 Intro 02:43 – 05:04 We Need a Little Christmas Now…
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CWFC 092 – Top 5 A Capella Christmas Songs (Bonus Episode)
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On this BONUS episode, we count down the top five a capella Christmas songs and thank you for a year of wonderful Christmas fun! Download here! 00:00 – 00:59 Intro 00:59 – 07:18 Five Golden Things: A Capella Christmas Songs 07:18 – 09:47 Soon May The Santa Claus Come (Wellerman parody) 09:47 – 12:11 Wrap Up 12:11 – 21:09 A Special Christmas Greetin…
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On this episode, we’ll be talking about the song, Silver Bells, and we’ll learn how this song became a holiday staple. We’ll also countdown the top five movies who’s premises should be use to make a Hallmark Christmas movie, we’ll give you a recipe for turkey roulade, and we’ll find out how you’d spend $5k before Christmas in the final edition of S…
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CWFC 090 – Bonus Episode: Season’s Musings – Mousetlagia Edition
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On this BONUS episode, it’s a special edition of Season’s Musings where we talk to Dave, Jeff, and Kristen of the Mousetalgia podcast about how they would decorate the outsides their houses if time and money were no object! Download here! 00:00 – 01:19 Intro 01:19 – 13:46 Season’s Musings – Mousetalgia Edition 13:46 – 16:46 Wrap Up 16:46 – 18:13 Ou…
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CWFC 089 – Mariah Carey: An “Interview” with the Queen of Christmas
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On this episode, we’ll explore the life and career of the queen of Christmas when Tim “talks” with Mariah Carey! We’ll also get a recipe all the way from Sesame Street, countdown the top 5 holiday travel tips, and we’ll find out what you think makes a great gift in our latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:53 Intro 01:53 – 04:09 We Nee…
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CWFC 088 – Bonus Episode: Season’s Musings – All Christmas Podcasters Edition
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On this BONUS #ChristmasPodcastDay episode, it’s a special edition of Season’s Musings where some of your favorite Christmas podcasters are forced to come up with a replacement for the beloved Christmas Tree! Download here! 00:00 – 01:56 Intro 01:56 – 29:16 Season’s Musings – All Christmas Podcasters Edition 29:16 – 31:13 Wrap Up 31:13 – 33:27 Outt…
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On this episode, we’re gonna mosey back in time to see how they celebrated Christmas in the old west! We’ll also count down the top five musical Christmas sketches on Saturday Night Live, give you a recipe for Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and get your thoughts on what you’d have a professional baker make for you at Christmas in our latest Season’s …
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CWFC 086 – Christmas Photo Tips and Advice
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On this episode, we’ll talk Christmas photos! Whether you take them yourself or hire a professional, we’ll give you some tips to make the merriest of memories. We’ll also countdown the top 5 “fake” Christmas movies, give you a recipe for turkey and stuffing casserole, and we’ll get your thoughts on the best Christmas songs to sing at karaoke in the…
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CWFC 085 – Talkin’ Tinsel & Christmas Karaoke
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On this episode, we’re Talking Tinsel, it’s origins, it’s sordid history, and even unexpected ways to use it for decorating. We’ll also give you a recipe for bacon wrapped stuffing bites, countdown the top 5 Christmas songs to sing at karaoke, and we’ve got your thoughts on the best Christmas instruments in the latest Season’s Musings. Download her…
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On this episode, we’re paying respect to the late Richard Donner by remembering his 1988 Christmas classic, Scrooged. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas episodes of the Simpsons, give you a recipe for Rudolph pancakes, and hear what your favorite Christmas decorations are. Download here! 00:00 – 00:44 Special Dedication to Nammie 00:44 – 02:…
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CWFC 083 – The Cards That Saved Christmas
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On this episode, we’re going to do something a little different and tell you the true story of the playing cards that saved Christmas. We’ll also learn how to make marshmallow popcorn balls, countdown the top 5 Christmas related things to look for when buying a house, and we’ve got lots of your interesting Christmas trivia in another round of Seaso…
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CWFC 082 – Yiwu, The City That Makes Christmas
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On this episode, we’ll talk about a little town that has a bigger impact on your Christmas than you probably realized: Yiwu, China. We’ll also countdown the top 5 Christmas moments from British Panel shows, give you a recipe for candy cane pizza, and extend your deadline for some Merry Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 02:16 Intro 02:16 – 04:22 We Ne…
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CWFC 081 – Season’s Musings Bonus Episode: When Does It FEEL Like Christmas?
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On this bonus episode, we’ll hear your thoughts on when it feels like Christmas to you in the latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 Intro 01:40 – 07:21 Santa Babb’s Mailbag (Listener emails) 07:21 – 17:41 Merry Musings: When Does It FEEL Like Christmas to you? 17:41 – 19:39 Wrap Up 19:39 – 21:01 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christm…
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CWFC 080 – Christmas Goes to the Oscars with Alonso Duralde
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On this episode, we have author, film critic, and podcaster extraordinaire Alonso Duralde on the show. And in honor of this Christmas movie expert joining us, the show is going to be all about Christmas movies. We’ll talk Christmas movie snacks, Christmas movie tropes, and a discussion of Christmas movies at the Academy Awards…and even give out a f…
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On this episode, we’ll explore the Christmas party staple, the White Elephant gift exchange. We’ll also take a listener suggestion and countdown the top five Christmas songs from Loreena McKennitt, continue Twenty Twenty-Yum with a recipe for Christmas meatballs, and we’ll hear your thoughts on attending fictional Christmas parties in the latest Se…
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