Can't Wait for Christmas

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...

On this episode, we’ll actually be learning about Kwanzaa. We’ll also add a little Christmas flair to your lunch, count down the top 5 Christmas songs by boy bands, and we’ll invite you to participate in the Christmas Pod Casting Call! Download here! 00:00 – 01:59 Intro 01:59 – 03:47 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:47 – 11:28 Five Golden Things (Boy Band Chris...

On this episode, we take a closer look at the town where Jesus was born, Bethlehem. You’ll also hear a few ways to mash some Christmas into your Valentine’s Day celebration, we’ll count down the top 5 Christmas movies Tim somehow DIDN’T watch this year, and the Who Sang It Best segment returns! Download here! 00:00 – 02:42 Intro 02:42 – 05:08 We Need a Little Ch...

On this bonus episode, we share the 5 best Christmas songs to Dance to, talk about a way to decorate your space and save the planet at the same time, find a fun Christmas game on Facebook, and the imaginary listeners take over at the end as usual. Download here! 00:00 – 01:27 Intro 01:27 – 03:01 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:01 – 07:42 Five Golden Things (Best Christmas Songs...

On this episode, we finally get around to talking about Mr. White Christmas himself, Bing Crosby! Plus, we’ll tell you the secret to adding a little Disney magic to your celebration this year, we’ll count down the top 5 foods that didn’t make the Christmas Bowl, and speaking of the Christmas Bowl, we’ll also announce the winner so we can see what was voted the ultimate Christmas food! Downlo...

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This bonus episode was recorded on the floor at Christmas Con 2019. Tim asks the crowd Five Golden Things! Download here! 00:00 – 02:07 Intro 02:07 – 11:56 Five Golden Things (From Christmas Con 2019) 11:56 – 15:41 Wrap Up! 15:41 – 18:26 Bonus Five Golden Things “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki...

On this episode, we’ll learn about Christmas in Charles Dickens’ time as we explore an old fashioned Victorian Christmas. We’ve also got the top five Christmas horror movies with special guest, Alonso Duralde, author of a Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas. Plus, we’ll help you festive up your face book, give you some pre-muppetvember Henson news, and we’ll finish off round 2 of the Road to th...

On this episode, we’re going to talk to Christina, Alex, Trinh, and Lili from That’s 4 entertainment about Christmas Con, the first of its kind Christmas convention coming to New Jersey this November. We’ll also color your days with Christmas and we’ll put some merriment in your social media with the top five Christmas Instagram accounts to follow. All that and the latest Christmas Bowl show...

On this episode, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, give you some gift ideas for the moms in your life, put a little Christmas in your correspondence, and we begin Round 2 of the Road to the Christmas Bowl. Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 02:47 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:47 – 09:46 Five Golden Things (Gift Ideas For...

On this episode, it’s our 4th anniversary episode, and we’re celebrating with another listener feedback special. We’ll talk about a fun and tropical alternative to yams, count down the 5 best Linus moments in Christmas movies, talk about dealing with grief at Christmas time, and we’ll meet our last two contestants in round one of the Road Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 02:42 In...

On this episode, we’ll talk about the origins of Christmas in July, count down the top 5 Christmas songs you seldom/never hear on the radio, give a Christmas tip for your feet, revisit some old stories, and unleash the “Clash of the Carbs” in the Road to the Christmas Bowl. Download here! 00:00 – 03:15 Intro and Major Announcement Announcement 03:15 – 05:11 We Need a...

On this episode, we’ll learn about the meaning and history of “Noel,” celebrate MayCember, count down the 5 funniest Christmas movie quotes, and pit Pumpkin Pie against Cranberry Sauce in the Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:25 Intro 01:25 – 03:52 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:52 – 10:15 Five Golden Things (Funny Christmas Movie Quotes)...

On this episode, we’ll look at the history of wrapping paper, review a Christmas movie that’s in theaters now, talk about the best destinations in the United States to celebrate Christmas, and have a side dish smack down in our Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 02:14 Intro/Announcement 02:14 – 05:22 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:22 – 09:05 Five Go...

On this episode, we’ll give you some tips for cleaning up before and after a Christmas party. We’ll count down 5 MORE Christmas plants, read some long overdue emails about sad Christmas songs, and we’ll give you a recipe for Wassail. Speaking of recipes, we’ll also get our first result in our Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:11 We Need a Little...

On this episode, we’ll learn all about the romantic Christmas tradition of mistletoe, count down the 5 best places to hide a present, find out where you can watch Christmas movies all year, hear a heartwarming story about Christmas in February, and we’ll have our first showdown of Christmas foods on our road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 02:55 We Nee...

On this episode, we’ll learn of Befana, the Italian Christmas witch. We’ll also get a good cry on with the 5 saddest Christmas songs, get some encouraging news about Christmas movies, and find a way to sneak a little Christmas into your next meal (and it’s not a recipe). Speaking of eating, we’re kicking off a new, year long feature: the Road to the Christmas Bowl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:...

It’s the annual Christmas bonus episode. All the imaginary listeners (plus a new friend) are here to celebrate Christmas all year long through song! Download here! 00:00 – 01:47 Intro 01:47 – 02:59 We Need a Little Christmas Now 02:59 – 06:06 Feedback From Our Last Show 06:06 – 08:36 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 08:36 – 09:20 Who Sang It Best (results) 09:20 &#821...

On this episode, we take a deep dive into the 12 days of Christmas, give a “hot take” on Baby It’s Cold Outside, count down the best Christmas TV commercials, put a little Star Wars in your Christmas, and reveal our final tv movie plot idea. Download here! 00:00 – 01:33 Intro 01:33 – 04:38 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:38 – 10:05 Five Golden Things (Christma...

On this episode, you’ll learn all about the classic Jim Henson holiday special, Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas. You’ll also get advice from a genuine baker on the best Christmas cookies, Tim will tell you about a fun Christmas party game you can play, you’ll decide who sang Sleigh Ride best and you’ll write another movie with all the Hallmarks of a great Christmas movie. Download here! 00:0...

On this episode, it’s Thanksgiving in America, and so several podcasters from the Christmas Podcast Network have come together to talk about Christmas traditions involving music. Download here! 00:00 – 01:35 Intro 01:35 – 06:34 Christmas Past – Jingle Bells 06:34 – 10:09 Weird Christmas – Wassailing 10:09 – 14:13 Can’t Wait For Christmas – Top...

On this episode, the two mightiest end of year holidays go head to head as we compare and contrast Halloween and Christmas. You’ll also learn about a new twist on a snickerdoodle recipe, hear a count down of 5 great ways to add a personal touch to your ornaments, get Tim’s hot take on the possible return of Toys R Us, and hear the latest synopsis of a new tv movie with ALl the Halmakes...