Christmas Countdown
Hosted by actor Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F Himself) and TV producer Danny Jordan (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Christmas Countdown is the #1 ranked Christmas podcast in the world. In every episode Eric and Danny tap into the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season by sharing personal stories, playing jolly games and chatting about the latest Christmas news. Then, the festive fellas count down holiday-themed lists, ranging from top 10 Christmas movies and top 10 tips and tricks to top 10 holiday traditions and top 10 Christmas songs. Follow us @christmascountdownshow
Top 10 Christmas Movie Locations to Live In
If you could live ANYWHERE in a Christmas movie, where would you call home?
This week on Christmas Countdown, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Movie Locations to Live In! From cozy Christmas cottages and snow-covered small towns to iconic holiday movie houses, the guys reveal their dream destinations from the big screen, ranking their picks from #10 to #1!
PLUS! Discover new Christmas music in Tinsel Tunes, laugh through Eric's hilariously festive dad jokes in Eric's Hysterics, and play along as Producer Chris puts the guys to the test with Thurl of Bur...
MERRY MINUTES: BIG Christmas 2026 News! Pentatonix, Toys R Us & Home Alone 2
Merry Minutes is BACK! The weekly Christmas news show from Christmas Countdown, the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, returns for its season premiere with hosts Eric and Danny serving up the latest holiday headlines, festive surprises, and a little Christmas chaos!
THIS WEEK'S BIG CHRISTMAS NEWS:
🎄 NYC's iconic Plaza Hotel, famously featured in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, is reportedly closing for up to 4 years!
🎄 Toys "R" Us is bringing holiday nostalgia back with plans for 120 new stores!
🎄 Pentatonix has a festive new music video, just in time for Christmas 2026!
🎄 PLUS! PENTAT...
Top 10 Christmas Songs of All Time!
We're back! Season 6 of Christmas Countdown is officially underway, and we're kicking off Christmas 2026 with a holiday music showdown for the ages!
What's the greatest Christmas song of all time? Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their personal Top 10 Christmas Songs, revealing their favorite holiday hits, timeless Christmas classics, nostalgic favorites, and the festive tunes they simply can't celebrate Christmas without.
From beloved Christmas music traditions to the songs that instantly bring back holiday memories and even some modern Christmas music bops, Eric and Danny share their picks from #10 to #1, and why each...
The Christmas Offseason Is OVER... Here We Go!
The Christmas Countdown offseason finale is HERE, and the most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us! Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are back with a fantastically festive episode packed with Christmas news, holiday traditions, and plenty of merry mayhem! The fellas unwrap the latest holiday headlines, including Andy Richter's new Elf Unwrapped book, a new Dean Martin Christmas album, the Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 2026 schedule, and the teaser for The Families Stone. Then it's time for a few final offseason spins of the Winter Wheel of Wondermint! This episode's festive rabbit holes include the economics...
The ’Ber Months Are Here! Christmas News, Holiday Hot Takes & Festive Fun
THE 'BER MONTHS ARE HERE! And you know what that means... it's basically Christmas now. We don't make the rules. Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are officially welcoming in the most wonderful stretch of the calendar with a brand-new offseason episode of Christmas Countdown packed with Christmas news, holiday hot takes, festive debates, and the wonderfully random nonsense you've come to expect. First, the fellas unwrap and react to some of the latest Christmas and holiday news (is a new Home Alone movie starring Macaulay Culkin REALLY happening??), catch up on what's been happening in their lives, and celebrate...
Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in July ft. Special Guests
If you've been counting down the days until December (yes, even in July), this episode is for you.
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In this gigantically jolly Christmas in July special of Christmas Countdown, Eric and Danny share their Top 5 favorite ways to celebrate Christmas in July. Whether you're decorating early, watching your favorite holiday movies, blasting Christmas music with the A/C on full blast, or inventing your own midsummer traditions, the guys are serving up plenty of ideas to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year long.
But that's only the beginning...
We're taking you inside one of the most iconic homes in Christmas movie history.
Dasher Day 2026: Halfway to Christmas! ft. Santa J. Claus
We're officially HALFWAY TO CHRISTMAS 2026, and Christmas Countdown is celebrating the occasion the only way we know how: with festive fun, holiday chaos, and a visit from the big man himself!
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In this gigantically jolly Dasher Day special, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan count down their Top 5 Christmas Movie Characters They'd Love to Go on Summer Vacation With. From lovable elves and holiday heroes to unforgettable Christmas movie icons, the guys reveal their dream travel companions and explain exactly why each character made the guest list.
Would Buddy the Elf dominate a beach vacation? Could Kevin McCallister...
Mele Kalikimaka May: Christmas Music, Holiday Games, Accidental Traditions and Maycember!
In this fantastically festive offseason episode of Christmas Countdown, Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are bringing the holiday vibes to the beach for a Mele Kalikimaka May celebration packed with laughs, nostalgia, festive chaos, and enough Christmas spirit to melt a snowman.
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The fellas kick things off by catching up on everything happening in their lives since the last episode, then dive into some heartfelt, hilarious, and wonderfully random fan messages from the Christmas Countdown community.
And then… it’s time to spin the legendary:
🎡 WINTER WHEEL OF WONDERMINT 🎡
The wheel spins multiple...
Arctic April: Holiday Traditions, Santa Claus' Workout Routine, Christmas Appetizers and More!
Who says April has to be all sunshine and flowers? Around here, it’s snowflakes, sleigh bells, and seasonal chaos.
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In this fantastically festive offseason episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with Producer Chris for an Arctic April hang packed with laughs, surprises, and year-round Christmas spirit.
The guys kick things off by catching up on everything happening in their lives since the last episode — the wins, the weirdness, and the stories that somehow always lead to completely...
Merry March: Christmas Food, Holiday Wardrobe, Christmas Decor... and more!
Who says Christmas is only for December? Not us. Not ever.
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In the second fantastically festive offseason episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with Producer Chris for a Merry March hang that’s equal parts cozy, chaotic, and completely Christmas.
The guys kick things off by catching up on everything that’s been happening in their lives since the last episode — family fun, memorable moments, and the stories that somehow always turn into balsam banter.
Then… it’s game time. A brand-new Christmas-themed guessing game enters the...
The Countdown to Christmas 2026 Begins! NEW Offseason Format Revealed
Who says the Christmas spirit has to take time off?
The fellas are officially unveiling the brand-new format for Christmas Countdown’s offseason releases — and trust us, it’s going to be a game-changer. Think the magic of an advent calendar… combined with a massively merry spinning wheel twist that brings surprises, lists, tips and holly jolly chaos to every episode. What will the wheel land on? What surprise topics and questions are in store? You’ll have to tune in to find out.
Of course, no offseason hang would be complete without the usual dose of wo...
Unwrapped: Christmas 2025
Christmas may be over… but the merriment is still jing-jing-a-lingin'!
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In this fantastically festive bonus episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are joined by Producer Chris to unwrap Christmas 2025 and recap everything that went down on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. From favorite moments and family traditions to surprises, snacks, chaos, and those “only-at-Christmas” memories, nothing is off-limits in this cozy post-holiday hang.
Eric, Danny, and Chris share how they celebrated, what went according to plan (and what absolutely did not), and the little moments that made Christmas 2025 one...
Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests
It’s the grand finale, Christmas Countdown style — and we’re closing the season with cozy vibes, timeless stories, and a whole lot of holiday heart.
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In this massively merry season finale of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are joined by Producer Chris to count down their Top 5 Christmas Books — the stories that shaped their love of the season, warmed their hearts, and earned a permanent spot on the holiday bookshelf. From childhood classics to meaningful modern reads, each host shares their 5–1 picks, why they chose them, and w...
Merry Minutes: Home Alone Gingerbread House, Little Nero’s, & Mitch Wood Interview
It’s another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!
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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the biggest and boldest Christmas headlines of the season, including:
🏠 Home Alone turns 35! To celebrate the milestone anniversary, Disney+ is attempting to break a Guinness World Record by building the largest gingerbread house ever — a massive Home Alone–inspired house right in Hollywood, CA! The celebration also include...
Top 10 Christmas Commercials
Top 10 Christmas Commercials – The Ads That Make Us Laugh, Cry & Feel ALL the Holiday Feels!
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Grab the hot cocoa… and definitely grab the tissues because in this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Commercials — the iconic, emotional, hilarious, heartwarming ads that define the season and make us feel like kids all over again.
From tear-jerking storytelling to magical brand mascots, from nostalgic classics to those commercials that sn...
Bonus Episode #508 - Top 10 Christmas Song Duets | Part 2
Okay...This just might be the best, most unhinged and fun bonus episode we've ever recorded. So we thought, it's the holiday season, let's release it on the main feed for everyone to enjoy! If you want more bonus episodes like this one, PLUS ad-free versions of every episode in our catalogue, welcome swag AND access to the most merry and kind private community on Facebook, CLICK HERE to join our Patreon family.
Merrrrrrrry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
- Eric and Danny
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Merry Minutes: Disney World Christmas Movie, Build-A-Bear Collab & A Visit from Santa’s Chief Storyteller!
It’s time for another sleigh-ride through the biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your festive friends Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!
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In this fantastically festive episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the most exciting and joy-sparked Christmas stories of the week, including:
🧸 Build-A-Bear x National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!
A brand-new collab inspired by the Griswolds that’s guaranteed to bring big laughs — and even bigger nostalgia —...
Top 10 Christmas Song Duets
Grab your cocoa and warm up those vocal cords — it’s duet time on Christmas Countdown!
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In this gigantically jolly episode of the hit holiday podcast, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Song Duets, celebrating the festive pairings that make the season sound so magical. From modern hits to timeless classics, the guys break down their 10–1 picks, why each duet made their list, and what they love most about these perfectly paired holiday voices. Prepare for harmonies, hila...
Merry Minutes ft. Mitch Grassi from Pentatonix
Christmas Countdown's Merry Minutes is back with another massively merry edition of your favorite weekly holiday news show. In this special episode, Eric and Danny are joined by Mitch Grassi — founding member of Pentatonix, holiday music legend, and all-around Christmas icon.
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Together they dive into:
🎶 How Mitch got into a cappella music (and the moment he knew PTX had something truly magical)
🎄 Mitch’s deep love for the holiday season and the traditions that shaped his Christmas spirit
💿 Pentatonix’s brand-n...
Top 10 Funny Christmas Songs
Get ready to giggle & laugh ‘til your belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly!
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In this gigantically jolly episode of Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are cranking up the comedy and counting down their Top 10 Funny Christmas Songs! From parody classics and novelty tunes to unintentionally hilarious holiday bops, the guys break down the funniest Christmas songs ever written — and explain exactly why each track cracks them up. Expect iconic giggle-worthy picks, deep-cut comedy gem...
Merry Minutes: Good Charlotte’s “Fairytale,” Grinch Reunion + New TMNT Holiday Special
It’s time for another sleigh-ride through the week’s biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news segment presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!
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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the most buzzworthy Christmas news of the season, including:
🎸 Good Charlotte releasing a powerful and nostalgic cover of the holiday classic “Fairytale of New York”
🎄 Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen reuniting at the R...
Top 10 Christmas Icons to Have Over for Christmas Dinner
Pull up a chair, pour some cocoa, and set an extra place at the table… because this week on Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are revealing their Top 10 Christmas Icons to Have Over for Christmas Dinner!
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From Buddy the Elf (bring on the syrup spaghetti) to Mrs. Claus (queen of cozy hospitality), The Grinch, Frosty, Kevin McCallister, and so many more — the guys break down the Christmas characters who would make the ultimate dinner guests, plus exactly why they deserve...
Merry Minutes: Backstreet Boys, Hoarding for the Holidays, & Special Guest David Archuleta
Backstreet Boys, Hoarders, and David Archuleta — Oh My!
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Get ready for another holly-jolly ride through the week’s biggest holiday headlines in this brand-new episode of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!
In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest breaking Christmas news that’s lighting up the season, including:<...
Top 10 Christmas Movies That Need a Sequel or Remake
It’s time to bring some holiday magic back to the big screen!
In this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are playing movie mogul and counting down the Top 10 Christmas Movies That Need a Sequel or Remake!
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From timeless favorites like Elf and The Santa Clause, to underrated gems that deserve another shot at the...
Merry Minutes: Home Alone House Update, 50-Foot Leg Lamp & Christmas Shopping Outlook
It’s another jingle-filled edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!
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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest can’t-miss Christmas stories lighting up the season, including:
🏠 Major renovations happening at the Home Alone house in Chicago! There’s a new owner in town, and rumor has it something very...
Top 10 90s Christmas Songs
Get ready to jingle like it’s 1999! In this massively merry episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are cranking up the nostalgia as they count down their Top 10 ’90s Christmas Songs!
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From Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (many people's queen of Christmas) to NSYNC’s “Merry Christmas, Happy...
Merry Minutes: Chloe Flower’s New Holiday Album, Cheez-It House Kit Update & Memphis Giving Story
It’s time for another holly-jolly round of Merry Minutes — the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!
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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny dive into the latest and greatest Christmas news stories making spirits bright, including:
🧀 An update on the rumored Cheez-It Holiday House Kit (and possibly even m...
Top 10 80s Christmas Songs
Break out the synthesizers, big hair, and Christmas sweaters, because this week’s episode of Christmas Countdown is going full-on retro!
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That's right, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are taking you back to the most tubular decade of all time as they count down their Top 10 80s Christmas Songs — think Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” and all the glittering, synth-filled holiday hits that defined a generation. From pop perfection...
Merry Minutes: Johnny Depp’s Dark Christmas Carol, Home Alone Celebration & “Fragilé” Documentary
The elves are working overtime on this week’s edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news update from the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!
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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest breaking Christmas stories lighting up the season, including:
🎥 The brand-new A Christmas Story-adjacent documentary “Fragilé”, focused on a town divided over a massive leg lamp installed in the middle of a small town in Oklaho...
Top 10 Christmas Movie Villains
Get ready for some holly jolly mischief! In this festively fun episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are diving deep into the dark (but hilarious) side of Christmas movies as they count down their Top 10 Christmas Movie Villains!
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Timestamps
Intro 0:00
News 9:11
Catch up 16:38
Eric's Mega Chain Game 25:41
Christmas Filibuster 30:41
The Countdown 37:06
From The Grinch who stole Christmas, to Mr. Po...
Bonus Episode #501 - Top 10 Things We Love About Fall | Part 2
In this first BONUS episode of season 5, Eric and Danny each share 5 additional things they love about fall.
For access to our full catalog of bonus episodes, along with ad-free versions of each episode PLUS access to a private community filled with Christmas lovers like you...
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In this episode, Eric and Danny chat about why they picked each fall thing, then share some thoughts about each of their picks, from 15 down to 11. Plus, the guys pull back the curtain, and share more about what's been going on lately in their respective lives all while chasing every rabbit down every hole...
Merry Minutes: Fall Out Boy, Hallmark, and Netflix!
The Countdown Boys (aka Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan) are back with another holly-jolly round of the week’s biggest holiday headlines — presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown!
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In this massively merry episode, the guys unwrap some of the most exciting breaking Christmas news, including:
🎸 Fall Out Boy dropping a brand-new cover of “It Feels Like Christmas” from The Muppet Christmas Carol — and it totally rocks!
🎁 Hallmark officially releasing this year’s Keepsake Ornaments and a slei...
Top 10 Things We Love About Fall
The wait is over, Christmas lovers! Christmas Countdown is back for Season 5, and hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are getting things cooking with a cozy, pumpkin-spiced twist.
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In this festive fall kickoff, the guys count down their Top 10 Things We Love About Fall — from the crunch of colorful leaves to football Sundays, pumpkin everything, comfort foods, cozy sweaters, and all those pre-holiday vibes that make autumn so magical.
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Merry Minutes ft. Pentatonix's Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying
It’s a fa-la-la fabulous week on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news segment presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown! Hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are joined by two very special guests — Scott Hoying (of Pentatonix) and Mark Hoying, the talented co-authors behind the brand-new Christmas picture book, Fa La La Family!
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In this festive and heartwarming episode, Scott and Mark share their deep love for the holiday season...
Merry Minutes: Breaking Christmas News 🎄 Reese’s New Candy Shape, Michaels Holiday Décor & Amazon Gift Book
Ring those merry bells! Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with another holly-jolly installment of Merry Minutes — your go-to weekly dose of festive headlines and massively merry vibes!
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In this episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the sweetest and most sparkly Christmas news of the week, including:
🍫 Reese’s unveiling their brand-new Christmas candy shape that’s got fans buzzing
🎨 Michaels stores launching all-new holiday-themed collections to make your home merry and bright
📘 The arrival of the Amazon Holiday Kids...
Merry Minutes: New Pentatonix Christmas Album, Spirit Christmas, & the Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Your merry hosts Eric Petersen (Kringle Cronkite) and Danny Jordan (Jingle Bell Jordan) are back with another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes — your go-to holiday news segment packed with festive fun and massively merry vibes!
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In this episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the biggest breaking Christmas stories of the week, including:
🎅 Spirit Christmas announcing the opening of 30 brand-new stores this holiday season
🌟 The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrival and lighting schedule revealed
🎶 Pentatonix announcing their brand-new...
Merry Minutes: Hallmark, Toys, Movies and Video Games Oh My!
Your Weekly Dose of Christmas Cheer is Back!
From the creators of the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan return with another holly-jolly edition of their weekly holiday news segment — Merry Minutes!
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In this episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest breaking Christmas news, including:
🎅 A brand-new installment of Prep & Landing coming to Disney Channel and Disney+
🦌 A festive new Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer video game arriving on Nintendo Switch
🎄 Lacey...
Merry Minutes: Mariah Carey Christmas Show, Retail Decorations & Late Late Toy Show 2025
From the creators of the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with another holly-jolly edition of their weekly holiday news segment — Merry Minutes!
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In this second episode, Eric and Danny unwrap even more of the biggest breaking Christmas news stories, including:
🎤 Mariah Carey’s Christmas Spectacular announced for Las Vegas
🎁 Christmas décor already popping up at major retailers across the country
🎄 Ireland’s beloved Late Late Toy Show revealing its...
Merry Minutes: Jonas Bros. Christmas Movie, Cheez-It Holiday House Kit, Hallmark Channel Buffalo Bills Movie
From the team that brings you the #1 Christmas podcast in the world, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, along with Producer Chris are unwrapping a brand-new weekly holiday news segment: Merry Minutes!
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In this debut episode, the guys break down some of the biggest, buzziest, and most magical Christmas news stories, including:
🎬 The Jonas Brothers starring in A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (coming soon to Disney+)
🧀 The internet’s latest viral holiday snack creation: the Cheez-It H...
It's Christmas in July 2025!
Your favorite festive duo, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, are back and bringing the holiday heat (and some serious yuletide cheer) in this very merry mid-year bonus episode of the #1 Christmas podcast — Christmas Countdown!
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In this jolly July special, Eric and Danny open up the listener mailbag and answer holiday-themed questions straight from you, the incredible Christmas Countdown community! From favorite Christmas movie cameos to underrated stocking stuffers and outrageous holiday travel stories — no sleigh bell is left unrung.
The guys also catch us up on w...
