Christmas Clatter Podcast

Send us Fan Mail “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 time on the set filming “It’s A Wo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 assistance to families all year l...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Hallmark Podcast on the Brambl...

Send us Fan Mail 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 designs. Follow Diane and Retro C...

Send us Fan Mail Musician Rich Chambers is back to talk about the Christmas music from one of his favorite bands, The Smithereens. Check out Rich's new single "High Can't Last Forever" The Smithereens Christmas Playlist Follow Rich Chambers on his website and his social media       Facebook       Instagram       Twitter       Spotify christmasclattermerch.com -----Affiliate Lin...

Send us Fan Mail This bonus episode is round two of the multi-podcast collab between Christmas Past, Totally Rad Christmas, and Christmas Clatter. Listen to round one on Christmast Past Podcast with Brain Earl and round three on Totally Rad Christmas with Gerry D.

Send us Fan Mail A-Wassailing, a-wassailing we will go!! Tony Meade joins Todd to talk about his unique Christmas album "Wassail." Tony takes traditional English Christmas carols and layers on a modern sound. Tony and Todd discuss Tony's love for Christmas, history, and more in this episode of Christmas Clatter. Follow Tony Meade on all his social media: - Spotify - FaceBook - Insta...

Send us Fan Mail Which Hallmark Christmas Movie Queen should be in an action movie franchise? What Christmas icon has ran its course and needs to fade away? Answers to these questions and many more in this exciting, confusing, hot mess of a Merry Melee!!! Fighter:                                                                                           Judges: Thom - Tis The Podcast              ...

Send us Fan Mail Jazz pianist Evan Mazunik joins Todd to discuss Vince Guaraldi's impact on Christmas music and the masterpiece that is the soundtrack of "Charlie Brown's Christmas." Follow Evan on his website . Check out his Christmas album "Amid The Cold" on YouTube Music. -----Affiliate Links----- Podcast Host -Buzzsprout Remote Recording Studio -Riverside FM Equip...

Send us Fan Mail Singer and songwriter Rich Chambers joins Todd to discuss his Christmas album "Santa's Rockin' Band."  Rich tells of writing and crafting the four original songs on his album and how he chooses the Christmas songs he covered.  Rich and Todd also talk about why Christmas music is important to the holiday and their own memories of Christmas and music. Follow Rich...

Send us Fan Mail Ken Smith of the Faces To Places Podcast joins Todd to discuss his love of Christmas, his Christmas traditions, and more.  Faces To Places is a podcast that drives the country's back roads to find stories of Americana. Faces To Places       -Spotify       -Facebook       -Instagram -----Affiliate Links----- Podcast Host -Buzzsprout Remote Recording Studio -Riverside FM Equipm...

Send us Fan Mail Randy "The Santa Dad" Powers joins Todd to talk about his Christmas blog, The Santa Dad. As always, they take a deep dive into the origins of Santa Dad and Randy's Christmases growing up. Be sure to follow Santa Dad on all his socials and check his websites SantaDad.com and Randall S Powers . The Santa Dad     Facebook     Instagram     Twitter     Tiktok -----Affil...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Christmas Clatter Cares, where Todd will highlight charities and nonprofits, hoping that it will keep Christmas's giving spirit alive throughout the year. Todd is joined by Jeff Deskovic of The Deskovic Foundation . Jeff spent 16 in prison, wrongfully convicted for rape and murder. Jeff tells his story and how now he is helping to get those wrongfully convicted ri...

Send us Fan Mail Can't Wait For Christmas Podcast host and Merry Melee champion, Tim Babb, joins Todd to discuss Melee, Tim's podcast origins, and stand-up comedy. You can find Tim and the Can't Wait For Christmas Podcast with a new episode on the 25th of each on your favorite podcast provider. -----Affiliate Links----- Please consider Christmas Clatter Patreon Podcast Host - Buzzsp...

Send us Fan Mail The three previous Merry Melees winners return to decide who will be the first-ever Merry Melee Champion. Tim Babb of Can't Wait For Christmas , Thom of Tis The Podcast , and Brian of Yuletide TV battle wits and answer questions like "Which Expendables cast member should start starring in Hallmark Christmas Movies?" or pitch ideas for a Santa Claus origin story.  Ou...

Send us Fan Mail Anthony Caruso of Tis The Podcast joins Todd to discuss his new book, “Another Christmas Story.”  Take the twists and turns of conversation into what books became Christmas movies and how Hallmark is a book and movie factory. Be witness to what just might become a world-famous writing team. Tis The Podcast           Facebook           Instagram           Twitter           Facebook...

Send us Fan Mail Chris from Christmastime In The City Podcast joins Todd to discuss the future of Christmas content on YouTube. As usual, the conversation goes off the rails a tad... Christmastime In The City Podcast       Youtube       FaceBook       Instagram Christmas Clatter       YouTube       Patreon

Send us Fan Mail Gillian Atkinson of Document Records joins Todd to talk about the history of Christmas music and her passionate work to save the recordings of Christmas blues music recorded during the early 1900s. Gillian's article "Death Might Be Your Santa Claus" is a must-read.

Send us Fan Mail Todd is joined by Duane of the Tinsel Tunes Podcast and by Scott and Jay of Jingle Jank to discuss the 1997 album "Merry Axemas: A Guitar Christmas."  Steve Vai, Joe Perry, Jeff Beck, and more put together the roster of this underrated and forgotten Christmas record.

Send us Fan Mail Who is really at fault for leaving Kevin home alone? Which Christmas movie has the most heart? Who should play the lead in a "Jingle All The Way" remake? Fighters Ron Hogan aka President Hotdog ( Film Strip Podcast ), Brian ( Yuletide TV Podcast ), and Gerry ( Totally Rad Christmas Podcast ), fight about these questions and many more!  Joining Todd at the judges' ta...

Send us Fan Mail Christmas Clatter travels back to 1963 to watch The Dick Van Dyke Show's Christmas special titled "Alan Brady Presents." Todd is joined by Anthony of Tis The Podcast and Gerry D of the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast to discuss Dick Van Dyke and black and white TV nostalgia.

Send us Fan Mail The first episode of 2021!! Todd is joined by Brian Earl of the Christmas Past podcast to recap Christmas's role in 2020, milestones Brian and Christmas Past hit in the past year, and look ahead at Christmas 2021 and beyond. Find Brian and Christmas Past at their website and The Definitive Directory of Christmas Podcasts . Todd also highlights a new Christmas song for Mia Sim...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of 2020, Todd, joined by his wife Holly, talk about their favorite quiet moments at Christmastime. We also hear from Sean ( christmaspodcast.com ), Katie, and Ken ( Faces To Places Podcast ).  Pastor Dave Truncone shares a Christmas message, and John Riesen closes the episode singing "O Holy Night." Follow John on Spotify ! This concludes Christmas...

Send us Fan Mail Gabe Montgomery of The Tin Horse Monty Youtube channel joins Todd to discuss the importance of recycling your real Christmas tree, gift ideas for the fisherman in your life, and Gabe's grandma's Belsnickel-ish tradition. Plus, Todd introduces a new segment for Christmas Clatter. Follow The Tin Horse Monty on Youtube and Facebook . FairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is lice...

Send us Fan Mail Wonder which Harry Potter character deserves their own solo Christmas movie? Or which Christmas movie has the best score/soundtrack? Todd is joined by Anthony, Thom, and Julia of Tis The Podcast , Gerry D of Totally Rad Christmas , Christmas Clatter Blogger Michael Christelman, and  April Ryley to debate these questions and more!!!