Join us for a special Christmas Eve episode on Christmas Clatter, where we are honored to have Pastor Bob Lenz share a brief but powerful sermon of hope and encouragement. In the midst of the holiday hustle, take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Pastor Bob's heartfelt words will uplift and inspire, offering a message of hope th…

In this special episode of Christmas Clatter, I'm thrilled to have a very special guest—my mom! Join us for a heartfelt conversation that delves into cherished holiday memories, family traditions, and the timeless magic of Christmas. Together, we'll explore the joyous moments that have defined our family celebrations, from festive decorations to th…

In this episode of Christmas Clatter, we have the pleasure of hosting Jack Ford from the Total Christmas Podcast. Join us for a captivating conversation as Jack shares his unique Christmas podcast journey, offering insights into the festive traditions and celebrations that define the holiday season in the UK. Delve into the nuances of Christmas as …

In this festive episode of Christmas Clatter, we are joined by Ken, a men's health and beard enthusiast from the Kensconsin YouTube channel. Get ready for a unique and spirited conversation as we delve into the world of Santa Claus - but with a twist! Ken will be lending his expertise in facial hair to the discussion as we judge famous movie Santa …

In this merry episode of Christmas Clatter, we're joined by the wonderful Scott Newman, of The Christmas Morning Podcast and Tinsel Tunes. Together, we embark on a musical journey through the holiday season, discussing artists who, surprisingly, haven't released a Christmas album, but we firmly believe they should. We dive deep into the realms of m…

Join us for a heartwarming conversation about our shared passion for Christmas. Our special guest, Charlie Ague, the brilliant artist and host of the Closer To Xmas podcast, will be creating a live drawing as we chat. Watch as Charlie's artwork unfolds before your eyes, bringing to life the magic, warmth, and joy that Christmas embodies. It's a uni…

Get ready to step into a time machine of holiday nostalgia as we welcome a very special guest, Gerry D from The Totally Rad Christmas Podcast! Join us on this epic journey as we dive deep into all things Christmas in the 1980s. From neon lights to cassette tapes, and classic movies to iconic toys, we're unearthing the treasures that made the '80s C…

Join us for a jolly episode of Christmas Clatter as Todd, our resident holiday enthusiast, takes us on a merry unboxing adventure like no other! Todd has scoured the virtual aisles of Temu, the Chinese e-commerce wonderland known for its mix of budget-friendly surprises. From potential gems to comedic misses, Todd's unboxing reveals the true nature…

Prepare to embark on a tropical holiday adventure with a touch of Christmas magic! In this special episode of Christmas Clatter, Todd is joined by Ken Smith, host of North Pole News Dispatch, for a musical voyage to the "Christmas Island.” We're diving into the sandy shores of Jimmy Buffett's 1996 album, "Christmas Island." Get ready for a laid-bac…

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of Christmas Clatter? Or perhaps you've had burning questions about your favorite holiday traditions? Look no further! In this special episode, aptly titled "Christmas Questions," we're peeling back the curtain and delving into everything you've been curious about! Join us as we tackle not only …

Welcome to a festive journey through the heartwarming melodies and timeless classics that define the holiday spirit! In this special video, we're thrilled to present "The Essential Christmas Playlist," a carefully curated collection of the most beloved and iconic Christmas songs that have warmed hearts for generations. How did this playlist full of…

On this episode Christmas Clatter as we welcome the incredible Duane Bailey from the renowned Tinsel Tunes podcast! Get ready for a festive extravaganza filled with discussions on Christmas music, synchronized light displays, and we’re playing Christmas Mad Libs! Duane will be sharing his insights into the world of synchronized Christmas light disp…

Welcome to Christmas Clatter! In this episode, we have a special treat as the crew from Pepper Tree Villa joins us to review the 2023 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Dream Book. We'll be taking a closer look at some of the latest and greatest ornaments available for the upcoming holiday season. Join us as we dive into the pages of the Dream Book and sha…

This episode will explore the power of artificial intelligence by asking ChatGPT about Christmas. We'll be asking it questions about the holiday season. We'll explore the answers it gives, from what the best Christmas movie, song and meal. We also ask what the meaning of Christmas is. We'll also compare the answers ChatGPT gives to those of people,…

Hello! This is your Post Christmas Wellness Check. It's totally normal to feel a bit of post-Christmas blues after the holiday season is over. It can be tough to say goodbye to this special time of year and all the joy it brings. But don't worry, there are many things you can do to help lift your spirits! Here are a few ideas: spending quality time…

It's Christmas Clatter's 100th episode!!! A special holiday message from Paul Burdine who has been friends with Todd for over 30 years and Todd reflects on the journey of Christmas Clatter and its future. West 5th Studios Christmas Planner Sweet Christmas Merch Buy Me A Coffee -----Affiliate Links----- Virtual Studio -Ecamm Live Graphic Design -Can…

Merry Christmas!! This is this last live stream episode before Christmas is here. We'll have a very special "Ask Todd Anything" and Todd will issue a "See You Under The Stars Challenge." West 5th Studios Christmas Planner Sweet Christmas Merch Buy Me A Coffee -----Affiliate Links----- Virtual Studio -Ecamm Live Graphic Design -Canva Podcast Host -B…

In this video, Chris Sisley of @ChristmasTimeintheCity stops by to take a look at some of the things he noticed about Christmas this year. From the awkward family gatherings to the commercialization of the holiday, we take a light-hearted look at the festive season. What was new this Christmas that has stood out or fallen short. Sure Christmas 2022…

For this I have prepared for ridicule, praise or both. My favorite Christmas songs are a mix of classic and modern tunes. In this video, I share my top 10 favorites. From traditional hymns to more contemporary tunes, there's something for everyone on this list. So whether you're looking for some new holiday music or just want to sing along to some …

In this video, Ken Smith of The North Pole News Dispatch joins me to discuss the art of collecting. From ornaments to vinyl records to percolators, we'll cover it all. This is the perfect video for anyone who wants to start a collection or add to an existing one. We’ll be giving tips on where to find things, what to look for, and how to get started…

It's the most wonderful time of the year! And what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by watching some classic black and white Christmas movies? There's something special about black and white Christmas movies. They're classics for a reason. In this video, Alonso Duralde, film critic and author of the book “Have Yourself A Movie Little …

It's the age-old question: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? @Tech Troublemaker joins Todd to break down the argument for and against Die Hard being a Christmas movie. We'll also compare and contrast Die Hard with other widely accepted Christmas movies. Follow Tech TroubleMaker Youtube Instagram Mr Camera Junkie on improving your phone photography Fol…

Anya Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Taelor, a men's clothing rental subscription box. Anya is also the former product head of Target, eBay and Meta. As we get closer to the holidays, Anya joins Christmas Clatter to discuss gifting trends this year, the best way to save money while shopping for loved ones, the significance/growth of experience-base…

We all have favorite holiday tunes, and we have strong thoughts on the ones we don’t like. But what do the numbers say? We cast opinion aside and take a look at the data to determine what are the ten greatest Christmas songs of all time. West 5th Studios Christmas Planner Sweet Christmas Merch Buy Me A Coffee -----Affiliate Links----- Virtual Studi…

The Pepper Tree Villa gang, Arnie, Ben, Doug and Sherry, come to Christmas Clatter for a visit. Pepper Tree Villa is a wonderful Youtube channel that loves everything festive throughout the year, especially Christmas. PTV offers up tips and tricks for decorating, cooking and crafting. We’ll hear about their love for the holidays, about their collec…

In this “spooky” Halloween special, the guy who doesn't really like horror movies, gives out his Top Ten Favorite Horror movies. The real question is, “Will any of them actually be horror movies?” Let’s find out as we take a quick break from Christmas and celebrate Halloween aka The Last Speed Bump Before Christmas. Christmas Planner ----Support Ch…

Why can’t everyday be just like Christmas? Well, it can. You just have to live and lead your best Christmas life. The Santa Dad joins Christmas Clatter to share his insights on how to “Make Special Happen" with seven tips on how to live your best Christmas life. Follow The Santa Dad on Instagram TikTok Twitter Website Facebook Christmas Planner Swe…

Behind every Christmas tradition is a story. For years Brian Earl has documented those histories on the Christmas Past Podcast. Now Brian has collected many of those stories in his new book “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions.” On this episode we’ll talk about the success of Christmas Past Podcast, Bria…

I'm making my first trip to Bronner's Christmas Wonderland. Bronner's is the world's largest Christmas store, taking up the space of about one and a half football fields. What's my opinion of the store? Of the town? And should you make a visit? I'll share my thoughts and feeling in this live stream episode. Christmas Planner Sweet Christmas Merch B…

Pamela McColl joins Christmas Clatter to celebrate 200 years of “A Visit From St. Nicholas” (also commonly referred to as “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas”). Check out her new book “Twas The Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem” which provides a collection of illustrations, literature, and history related to Clement Clarke Moo…

Special guest Art of the "Cozy Christmas Podcast" and Youtube channel "The BookShelf Odyssey" joins Christmas Clatter to discuss Richard Paul Evans' book The Mistletoe Promise and the Hallmark Christmas movie adaptation. Christmas Planner Follow Art Kilmer: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website The Bookshelf Odyssey -----Support Christmas Clatter---- …

"Buy local" and "support local business" are both phrases that have been stated and heard millions of times. What if one of your local businesses is as niche as a Christmas shop? How important are you to them? Plus, we will finish up our series of Christmas On Purpose. Focusing on what we can and can't do and how good intentions or the mythical tim…

Mariah says she's the Queen of Christmas, but Elizabeth Chan and Darlene Love say, "Not so fast." Who is the Queen of Christmas? One of these artists? Or someone else? Plus, we continue our Christmas On Purpose series, giving tips and tricks to make your holidays less stressful. Christmas Planner Christmas On Purpose Blogs Decluttering Limiting Tim…

Santa makes a list and checks it twice, so we should also. Making a list seems rudimentary, but it works. Whether it’s for shopping, prepping the house for the holidays, or personal goals for this Christmas, make a list and be intentional. In this podcast, we will discuss how list-making can improve your holiday outlook. Official Christmas Planner …

What are your expectations for this Christmas? It may be getting together with family and renewing family traditions. Or maybe it's just surviving the season. Let's talk about it. We'll define those expectations and begin the process of making those expectations a reality.By Todd Killian, Christmas Enthusiast

Nat Bickel, the author of the delightful children’s book “The Christmas Clue,” joins Todd to talk about her family’s Christmas tradition that inspired her to write the book and the joys of having a family that embraces crazy Christmas traditions. To pick up your copy of “The Christmas Clue,” click here Follow Nat Bickel on Instagram and Twitter Swe…

A Christmas message encourages people to leave no one alone for the holidays. Ken Smith of Faces To Places Podcast and Santa Dad both make appearances in an episode about how a simple invitation can be the extraordinary gesture that someone needs just then.By Todd Killian, Christmas Enthusiast

Dr. Emily Zarka joins Christmas Clatter to talk about the dark foil to St. Nicholas, Krampus. Krampus brings beatings (and worse) to children rather than gifts, but how did the half-goat, half-demon monster become part of Yuletide tradition? Explore the real folkloric origins of this famous Alpine beast and find out why it's seen a recent rise in p…

Here we go! Cory Breth’s new album “I Love Spending Christmas With You” is out, and it's got some great tunes for your Christmas playlist. You'll love the traditional songs he has included, as well as some more modern takes on this time-honored tradition. Cory joins Todd to tell the album’s story and his of Christmas. Follow Cory Breth Facebook Ins…

Decyo McDuffie is an up-and-coming jazz vocalist who embodies the essence of classic swing Jazz styles from the 20s & 30s. Professional Jazz vocalist, Jane Monheit, has referred to Decyo as “one of the most brilliant young singers out there.” Decyo’s newest release, “Harpring My Way Through Christmas,” combines timeless sounds with a jazz styling o…

The Georgia Festival of Trees is a special five-day holiday event for all ages. Located in Atlanta, the festival includes a beautiful forest of dazzling holiday trees, unique gift shops, local treat vendors, and much more! In partnership with Wellspring Living, this event is committed to serving survivors of sex trafficking and those at risk. Angie…

Rehya Stevens’s new Christmas album "'Tis the Season" will have your soul a-singin’ and a-jinglin' with great new original Christmas songs with a warm and familiar sound. Rehya joins Todd to tell the story of how she created this album as a follow to her first Christmas album, “Celebrate.” Tis The Season Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Celebrate S…

Seasons Change…We Change Too is the first Christmas from independent singer/songwriter Dallas Rodin. It’s not your typical Holiday Album. This fresh and edgy Christmas music explores themes that most people are afraid to talk about during this time of year (loss, heartbreak, seasonal depression, etc.). However, the album also includes familiar cove…

Callisters Christmas is a family-owned and operated business selling Christmas tree ornaments and holiday decorations for 30 years and starting in 1991 in regional shopping-mall kiosks, with an inventory of about 400 ornaments. Today, they do seasonal pop-up stores in Midwestern malls, including Mall Of America and state fairs. Tami Crouch joins To…

Author, Ed Daly, joins Christmas Clatter to discuss his new book The Christmas Book. In The Christmas Book, Ed answers some of the biggest questions that surround Christmas. Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? What on earth is figgy pudding? In what country is Kentucky Fried Chicken a Christmas delicacy? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? What sitcom h…

Author, Ginger Bolton, stops by to tell us all about her new book "Deck The Donuts." So grab a cup of hot cocoa, and cuddle up as Ginger and Kensington Publishing's Cozy Mystery collection bring us a Christmastime treat to read. It's Christmastime again in Fallingbrook, Wisconsin. Emily has truly decked the halls of her donut shop and decorated her…

“Look, Daddy! Teacher says that every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings!” - Zuzu Bailey. In this very special edition of Christmas Clatter, Todd is accompanied by film critic and author Alonso Duralde as they sit and talk with Karolyn Grimes actress who played Zuzu Bailey in “Its A Wonderful Life.” Karolyn discusses Jimmy Stewart and her t…

There is no rhyme or reason for when Cancer will affect a family. It is a tough battle no what time of year; however, Christmas makes the happy times happier and the tough times more challenging. Thats, where Christmas Without Cancer steps in to help make Christmas happen for families during their fight with Cancer. Christmas Without Cancer offers …

Brandon “Bran” Gray of Deck The Hallmark Podcast joins Todd to discuss the origins of Deck The Hallmark, Bramble Jam Podcast Network, and his love for Christmas. Also Bran tells the story behind his new book “I'll Be Home For Christmas Movies. Click to pre-order I’ll Be Home For Christmas Movies or for a premium copy Follow Bran and the Deck The Ha…

Diane Dempsey, the founder of the Retro Christmas Card Company, discusses the origins of her company, her love of art and design, and her passion for Christmas. From doodling in elementary school to her career working at Cabbage Patch Kids to starting her own business, Diane tells us her story and what drives her to create such wonderful Christmas …