Can't Wait for Christmas

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 Need a Little Christmas...

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 Outtak...

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 Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39...

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 latest Season’s Musings....

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 here! 00:00 – 01:32 Intro 01:32 – 0...

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 – 02:15 Intro 02:15 – 04:50 We...

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 Seasons Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:47 Int...

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 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:22 &#8211...

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 Christmas...

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 few awards of our own! Download here! 00:00 &...

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 Season’s Musings. Download here! 0...

On this episode, we’ll talk about everyone’s favorite Christmas DIY decoration project: the snowman. We’ll learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in at least 5 different ways, continue celebrating 20 twenty-yum with a Christmas Casserole recipe, and we’ve got your responses from our newest feature, Seasons Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:58 Intro 01:58 – 04:33 We Need a Litt...

On this episode…just when you thought Christmas was over we’re going to learn about a little known part of the Christmas celebration, Candlemas (and learn the secret origins of another American tradition along the way). We’ll also hear some Christmas jokes for kids read by 100% genuine kids, give you a recipe for peppermint cookies, and start a new feature that will get your thoughts o...

On this episode, we’ll count down the things we’re most looking forward to doing next Christmas, explore what we can still do this time around, and the imaginary listeners bust in on the action before it’s over. Download here! 00:00 – 01:15 Intro 01:15 – 02:23 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:23 – 05:32 Five Golden Things (Things to Look Forward to NEXT Christm...

On this episode, we’ll learn about the song O Christmas Tree! We’ll also countdown the top 5 Hallmark Christmas movies tat don’t fit “the formula,” have a virtual #ChristmasDance party, and correct a Muppet error from Episode 073. Download here! 00:00 – 02:02 Intro 02:02 – 03:53 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:53 – 11:37 Five Golden Things (Hallmar...

On this episode, we abandon our normal format to bring you our original made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” 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 hu...

On this episode, we’ll talk about shopping locally at Christmas and how we can all support small businesses this year. We’ll also do a count down of the top 5 Christmas stories that the Muppets need to adapt, send you to a Christmas market without leaving your house, and we’ll have the second to last chapter of our made for podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here...

On this episode, we’ll try and settle the debate about the film the Nightmare Before Christmas…is it a Christmas movie or a Halloween movie? Also we’ll count down the top five Christmas sketches from Saturday Night Live, remind you to order your Christmas cards, and we’re in the home stretch of our made for podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 &#8...

On this episode, we’ll talk about a charitable act that millions do every Christmas, feeding the hungry (With the most special of special guests). We’ll also countdown the top five comic book Christmas movies, we’ll have a listener review of It’s a Wonderful Life, and we’ll have chapter 5 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb for Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:3...

On this episode, we’ll look at what some folks consider to be the kick off to Christmas season, the “Ber Months.” We’ll also count down the top 5 people who should be in the Christmas hall of fame, learn how to make an edible Christmas card, and we premiere chapter 4 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:01 Intro 02:01 &#...

On this episode, we’re celebrating our 5th anniversary with a listener special featuring actual listeners. Not emails, not comments…but actual bona fide listeners dropped by the Christmas Cave for a conversation about Christmas desires, Christmas movies, Christmas songs, the joy of giving, and more. We’ve also got the next chapter in our made for podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Ch...

On this episode, we discus the classic Christmas story, Gift of the Magi. We’ll also tell you how to get your hands on some eggnog in the off season, countdown the top 5 movie Santas, and we premiere act 2 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb For Christmas.” Download here! 00:00 – 03:38 Intro and anniversary show announcement 03:38 – 05:52 We Need a Little...

On this episode, we’ll talk about the life and career of the golden voiced Christmas crooner, Nat King Cole. We’ve also got the top 5 inspirational Christmas quotes, we’ll put some Christmas “in your face,” and you’ll help us decide who sang Nat’s legendary holiday hit Christmas Song best. Download here! 00:00 – 02:26 Intro and announcement 01:32 – 04:31 We Need a Lit...

On this episode, not rain nor sleet nor snow shall stop us from talking about the folks who bring a lot of Christmas to our door, the United States Postal Service. Well also countdown 5 Christmas movies currently streaming, show you how to play some Christmas games any day of the year, and it’s the world premiere of part 1 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, “A Bomb for Christmas!&#8221...

This episode is all about using Christmas to cope with Covid-19 craziness. We’ll salute the people who have to work on Christmas, list off the top five 20 second Christmas songs that you can wash your hands to, find a source for daily Christmas goodness, and see what others are doing to spread Christmas cheer in these dark times. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 02:36 W...