Can't Wait for Christmas

On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 3 and 4. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th.

Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to sa...

On this episode, we bring you the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th.

Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him...

On this episode, we’re going to look at the surprisingly complex history of one Christmas’ most popular plants, the poinsettia, aka the cuetlaxōchitl, aka Flor de Nochebuena. We’ll also give you a tip to make your lawn more festive in the off season and we’ll help you mentally beat the heat as we count down the top 5 Christmas songs that talk about cold weather.

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00:00 – 02:31 Intro
02:31 – 03:50 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:50 – 09:11 5 Golden Things – Cold Weather Christmas Songs
09:11 – 10:03 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
10:03 – 12:31 Chris’ Mass of Christmas Carols<...

On this episode, we’re going to explore the very colorful history of Scandinavia’s favorite Christmas animal, the Yule Goat. We’ll also count down the top 5 corporate Christmas marketing fails, give you an EGGcelent deep fried recipe sure to be a hit at a Christmas party or any party, and listener Chris will give us his micro reviews of multiple film adaptations of A Christmas Carol.

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00:00 – 01:45 Intro
01:45 – 03:04 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:04 – 09:53 5 Golden Things – Corporate Christmas Marketing Fails
09:53 – 12:49 Chris’ Mass of Christmas Carols
12:49 – 26:17 The Yule Goat (Julbocken...

On this episode, we’re going to hit the beach and answer the question, what does a sand dollar have to do with Christmas? We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas yacht rock songs, get an expensive glimpse at our Christmas future, and find a little year round Christmas in the Most Magical Place on Earth.

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00:00 – 01:59 Intro
01:59 – 05:06 We Need A Little Christmas Now
05:06 – 11:29 5 Golden Things – Yacht Rock Christmas Songs
11:29 – 16:12 All I Want For Christmas is News
16:12 – 20:14 The Legend of the Sand Dollar/What Do Sand Dollars Have To Do With...

On this episode, we take a look back at what Christmas was like durring the Great Depression. We also give you a fun Christmas candle craft idea and countdown the top non-Christmas songs from famous Christmas artists.

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00:00 – 02:19 Intro/YouTube Announcement
02:19 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:59 – 12:49 5 Golden Things – Non-Christmas Songs From Famous Christmas Artists
12:49 – 23:04 Christmas During the Great Depression
23:04 – 26:04 Wrap Up
26:04 – 30:01 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

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On this episode, we’re going to explore this new-fangled “Artificial Intelligence,” and we’re going to see what kind of effects A.I. will have on the way we celebrate Christmas. Tim also enlisted his sons to help make some Christmas in a cup, a listener points out more things we missed when discussing White Christmas last year, and we’ll be counting down the top five ways you can save yourself a little money this Christmas.

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00:00 – 01:33 Intro
01:33 – 09:51 We Need A Little Christmas Now
09:51 – 13:49 5 Golden Things – Ways To Cut Costs This Chr...

On this episode, we’re going to talk about Oliver Cromwell and the English ban on Christmas. We’ll also take Amazon Prime to task for ruining a Christmas classic, find a way to make Christmas cinema last all year, and we’ve got the top 5 songs from Christmas movies that aren’t about Christmas.

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00:00 – 02:59 Intro
02:59 – 04:54 We Need A Little Christmas Now
04:54 – 13:06 5 Golden Things Non-Christmas Songs From Christmas Movies
13:06 – 16:29 All I Want For Christmas Is News
16:29 – 23:56 Oliver Cromwell and the English Ban On Christmas
23:56 – 26:09 Wrap Up
26:09 – 31:00...

On this bonus episode, we respond to some listener comments, investigate a disturbing poll about waning interest in Christmas traditions, and sing a “Wicked” new parody song.

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00:00 – 01:22 Intro
01:22 – 05:28 Santa Babb’s Mailbag
05:28 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News
09:48 – 11:32 Try Some Caroling (Defying Gravity Parody)
11:32 – 14:09 Wrap Up
14:09 – 17:18 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

On this episode, we’ll be rockin around the life story of legendary singer Brenda Lee. Also, we’ll see how you voted in our Muppet themed Who Sang It Best, Tim’s oldest son will stop by to cook us a Christmas breakfast, and Gerry from totally rad Christmas will also be stopping by to give us his super-sized Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 02:09 Intro
02:09 – 06:11 We Need A Little Christmas Now
06:11 – 17:52 5 Golden Things – 80’s Animated Action Christmas Episodes/Specials (With special guest, Gerry, from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast)
17:52 – 31:22 Brenda Lee
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On this episode, we’ll celebrate the 100th Anniversary of an event that’s the unofficial kick off of the Christmas season, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ll also give you a tip on how to put a little Blitzen in your breakfast, and Mike from the Advent Calendar House podcast stops by to help us celebrate Muppetvember with his Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 01:42 Intro
01:42 – 03:40 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:40 – 15:02 5 Golden Things – Muppet Christmas Episodes (With special guest, Mike, from the Advent Calendar House Podcast)
02:22 – 32:34 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day P...

On this bonus episode for Christmas Podcast Day, we look at Christmas in the headlines with an entire episode devoted to the segment, “All I Want For Christmas Is News.”

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00:00 – 02:22 Intro
02:22 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News
09:48 – 12:23 Wrap Up
12:23 – 14:41 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

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On this episode, we have invited esteemed film critic and Christmas movie expert, Alonso Duralde, to join us and celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the classic film, White Christmas. We’ll also tell you how you can decorate your tree and help others at the same time, and Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast stops by to give us his Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 01:41 Intro
01:41 – 03:03 Need a Little Christmas Now
03:03 – 13:04 5 Golden Things – Coziest Christmas Stories (with special guest: Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast)
13:04 – 58:16 White Christmas (with special guest: Alonso Dural...

On this episode, we’ll learn about the Christmas dessert people love to hate or hate to love…Fruitcake. We’ll give you a way to add some Christmas to your fridge, put some Christmas into politics (sorta…not really…well, you’ll see) and Adam from Merry Britsmas stops by to give us his Five Golden Things.

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00:00 – 01:46 Intro
01:46 – 04:08 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:08 – 06:08 Need a Little Christmas Now – Part 2…sorta
06:08 – 12:06 5 Golden Things – Top British Christmas Songs That Aren’t Really About Christmas (with special guest: Adam from Merry Britsmas)
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On this episode, we’ll learn about the creation and inspiration behind the Christmas hymn, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear. We’ll also give you a recipe that lands on the intersection of Mexican cuisine, Italian cuisine, and Christmas spirit. We’ve got another Who Sang it Best, and Anthony and Thom from Tis The Podcast stop by to give us a list of their favorite movie Santas.

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00:00 – 01:39 Intro
01:39 – 04:23 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:23 – 10:22 5 Golden Things – Top Five Movie Santas (with special guests: Anthony and Thom from Tis The Podcast)

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.

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00:00 – 01:41 Intro
01:41 – 02:57 Need a Little Christmas Now
02:57 – 07:48 5 Golden Things – Top Five Decorations That Made Tim’s Mom Say “Wow” (with special guest: Tim’s Mom!)
07:48 – 12:38 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
12:38 – 18:56 The Halifax Explosion & Tree for Boston
18:56...

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.

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00:00 – 02:17 Intro
02:17 – 03:57 Need a Little Christmas Now
03:57 – 17:04 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Monsters (with special guest: Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast)
17:04 – 26:26 Inflatables
26:26 – 28:07 Who Sang It Best?
28:07 – 31:00 Wrap Up
31:00 – 33:35 O...

On this episode, we’ll play another round of everybody’s favorite game, “Is it a Christmas Movie” as we look at the 1984 film, Gremlins. We’ll also give you a tip on how Christmas can keep you safe and special guest Ken from the Sounds of Christmas podcast joins us to give us his top five picks for Christmas movies where music is essential to the story.

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00:00 – 02:01 Intro
02:01 – 03:36 Need a Little Christmas Now
03:36 – 16:26 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas movies where music is essential to the story (with special guest: Ken from th...

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.

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00:00 – 01:42 Intro
01:42 – 03:23 Need a Little Christmas Now
03:23 – 21:07 5 Golden Things – Top Five Depictions of the North Pole (with special guest: Robert from the Behind the Bells Podcast)
21:07 – 36:40 The Christmas Shoes
36:40 – 38:47 Wrap Up
38:47 – 40:19 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band...

On this episode, we’ll learn about a celebration that was kinda like Christmas but before Christmas, Saturnalia. We’ll also give you a tip to get a little more prepared for Christmas right now instead of waiting until the end of the year, we’ve got the winner of our recent Who Sang It Best poll, and Glen from the Seasons Eatings podcast joins us to give us his top 5 Christmas food world records.

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00:00 – 01:34 Intro
01:34 – 02:59 Need a Little Christmas Now
02:59 – 07:55 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Food World Records (with special g...

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.

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00:00 – 02:15 Intro
02:15 – 04:24 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:24 – 11:43 5 Golden Things – Top Five Lesser Known Christmas Movies (with special guest: Scott from the Holly Jolly X’masu Podcast)
11:43 – 16:44 Advent
16:44 – 18...

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.

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00:00 – 01:58 Intro
01:58 – 04:44 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:44 – 11:37 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Podcasts (with special guest: Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast)
11:37 – 26:14 Barbie
26:14 – 28:23 Wrap Up
28:23 – 31:28 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band

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

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00:00 – 01:04 Intro
01:04 – 03:20 Merry Music Madness Winner Announcement
03:20 – 36:58 5 Golden Things – Christmas Cookies
36:58 – 39:14 Wrap Up
39:14 – 42:53 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

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Tim on Afternnons with Jesse Mulligan
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List of Top Christmas Cookies...

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.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR)

00:00 – 02:14 Intro
02:14 – 02:53 Finals Announcement
02:53 – 23:16 Andy Williams
23:16 – 39:49 Bing Crosby
39:49 – 42:04 Wrap Up
42:04 – 44:32 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

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Andy Williams Interv...

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.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR)

00:00 – 02:14 Intro
02:14 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:48 – 07:31 Five Golden Things (Christmas Themed Everyday Items)
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On this episode, we celebrate #ChristmasPodcastDay with a bonus episode all about A Sesame Street Christmas Carol.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4)

00:00 – 02:25 Intro and welcome
02:25 – 12:56 A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
12:56 – 15:36 Wrap Up
15:36 – 17:11 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

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Links to #ChristmasPodcastDay on Social Media:
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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 Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4)

00:00 – 01:34 Intro
01:34 – 03:27 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:27 – 09:02 Five Golden Things (Christmas World Records)

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.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 3)

00:00 – 02:02 Intro
02:02 – 05:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now
05:00 – 13:39 Five Golden Things (More Christmas Commercials)
13:39 – 25:45 Secret Santa
25:45 – 30:57 Merry Music Madness Round 3
30:57 – 33:12 Wrap Up
33:12 – 35:22 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Chr...

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.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 2)

00:00 – 02:14 Intro
02:14 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:31 – 10:35 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fire Hazards and How To Avoid Them)

On this episode, it’s our 8th anniversary listener appreciation special. So, we’ll celebrate the legendary Tony Bennett, countdown the top five Australian Christmas traditions, and put a little Christmas in your workout routine. Plus, it’s finally time to move on to round 2 of Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 1)

00:00 – 01:51 Intro
01:51 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:31 – 11:11 Five Golden Things (Australian Christmas Traditions)
11:11 – 17:54 Santa Babb’s Mailbag
17:54 – 34:23 Remembering Tony Bennett
34:21 – 37:48 Merry Music Madness Round 2 – Part 1
37:48 – 41:07 Wrap Up
41:07 – 43:21 Out...

On this episode, we’ll go across the pond and learn about an English holiday tradition, the Christmas cracker. Tim will also get his whole family involved in reviewing some Christmas essential oil fragrances. In addition, we’ll give you a tip to put Christmas in front of your eyes any day, and we’ll launch the final part of round 1 of Merry Music Madness.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 4)

00:00 – 03:10 Intro
03:10 – 05:51 We Need a Little Christmas Now
05:51 – 24:42 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fragrances from Magic Candle Company...

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.

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 3)

00:00 – 01:48 Intro
01:48 – 04:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:09 – 10:53 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movie Quotes)
10:53 – 18:27 The Yule Lads
18:27 – 21:20 Merry Music Madness Round 1 – Part 3
21:20 – 23:28 Wrap Up
23:28 – 26:52...

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!

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 2)

00:00 – 03:08 Intro
03:08 – 04:46 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:46 – 11:03 Five Golden Things (Minor Christmas Characters Who Deserve Their Own Stories)
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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!

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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part1)

00:00 – 01:42 Intro
01:42 – 04:32 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:32 – 09:17 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round)
09:17 – 11:34 All I Want For Christmas I...

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.

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00:00 – 02:52 Intro
02:52 – 04:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:50 – 10:34 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Places to Find Christmas at Disneyland Year-Round)
10:34 – 16:37 Christmas and Romance
16:37 – 18:19 New Segment Name Announc...

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.

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00:00 – 01:33 Intro
01:33 – 02:57 Babb Christmas Recap
02:57 – 04:15 We Need a Little Christmas Now
04:15 – 09:24 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Post Christmas Deals)
09:24 – 15:26 When Should Christmas Decorations Come Down?
15:26 – 17:04 Help Us Name A New Segment
17:04 – 19:16 Wrap Up
19:16 – 23:21 O...

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.

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00:00 – 01:58 Intro
03:09 – 07:41 Five Golden Things (Santa ClausE Questions)
07:41 – 16:03 Mer-Re-Castmas
16:03 – 19:28 A Special Salute to Underneath The Tree
19:28 – 21:31 Wrap Up
21:31 – 22:22 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

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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.

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00:00 – 02:09 Intro
02:09 – 03:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now (Christmas Tree S’mores)
03:09 – 08:02 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Misheard Christmas Lyrics)
08:02 – 19:59 Die Hard 2 – Is It a Christmas Movie?
19:59 – 22:18 Wrap Up
22:18 – 24:43 Outtakes

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kriste...

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 Muppetvember, and well see how you’d recast Jingle All the Way in our penultimate edition of Mer-Re-Castmas.

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00:00 – 02:16 Intro
02:16 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:48 – 11...

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.’

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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 more insanity)

“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

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Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions (The Book)
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