Can't Wait for Christmas

Just in time for back to school, legendary educational podcaster Mignon Fogarty joins us for a discussion of Christmas Grammar. Topics include the language of Christmas carols, properly formatting your Christmas cards and letters, and even the true meaning of “Xmas.” Also, you’ll learn how you can buy a piece of Christmas history and how to make some fun Christmas cookies. Finall...

It’s our one year anniversary and we spend it answering listener email. Along the way, it leads to a deep discussion of the Rankin/Bass Rudolf special, a fun Christmas “card” game, and a list of the five best things about Christmas that aren’t presents. Plus you’ll learn even more about our endeavor to find the BEST version of Jingle Bells, the Jingle Brawl! Download...

In our June episode, you’ll learn about the halfway point to Christmas, “Leon Day.” Also we’ll take a look at some of the bad gifts in the 12 Days of Christmas song, get a special recipe form an even more special guest contributor, and continue the search for the ultimate version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 06:49 We Need A Little...

In this episode we dare to take a closer look at the Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, help you prep for Leon Day, and do another round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells; the Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:30 Intro 01:30 – 02:44 We Need A Little Christmas Now 02:44 – 03:56 All I Want For Christmas is News 03:56 – 07:30 5 Golden Things (Ways to...

In our April episode episode we debate gift cards as Christmas presents, salute Michael Bublé’s Christmas album, check in on some Christmas news, and make beautiful music! And the Jingle Brawl rages on with out forth round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 02:00 Intro 02:00 – 04:15 We Need A Little Christmas Now 04:15 – 09:22 5 Go...

In our March episode we look for Christmas in other holidays, compare Santa to Superheroes, and possibly invent a new holiday…Christmarch! Plus it’s the third round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:38 Intro 01:38 – 02:40 Need A Little Christmas Now 02:40 – 06:48 Five Golden Things (Christmas in other Holidays) 06:48 &#82...

In our February episode, we discuss the film Polar Express, countdown the top 5 Doctor Who Christmas episodes, and continue the quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 02:40 Need A Little Christmas Now 02:40 – 12:43 Five Golden Things (Doctor Who Christmas shows) 12:43 – 15:16 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 15:16 – 24:08...

On the first episode of 2016 we begin the quest to find the DEFINITIVE version of Jingle Bells with the 2016 Jingle Brawl. We also talk about some Saint Nicholas trivia, 5 signs the Christmas season is over, and a tasty way to hold on to the holidays. Download here! 00:00 – 01:37 Intro 01:37 – 05:40 Five Golden Things 05:40 – 07:04 Need A Little Christmas Now 07:04 – 07:57...

In our Christmas episode, we talk about the classic television special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” rank the top 5 Disneyland Christmas songs, and discus Christmas birthdays. Download here! 00:00 – 02:06 Intro 02:06 – 07:54 5 Golden Things (Top 5 Disneyland Christmas Songs) 07:54 – 15:23 The More You NOEL (Birthdays Near Christmas) 15:23 – 19:10 BONUS 5 Gol...

In our November episode, we learn more about the lost Muppet crossover Christmas Classic, A Muppet Family Christmas! Plus, some guests stop by to teach some Christmas crafts. Also, listener questions are answered. Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 06:50 Five Golden Things (Signs Christmas Is Coming) 06:50 – 12:01 We Need A Little Christmas NOW (Poinsettia Craft) 12:01 – 14:25 Santa Babb&#...

In our October episode, we embrace the upcoming holiday of Halloween. Tim tells the story of how Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol (a ghost story) changed Christmas. Plus he’ll countdown the top 5 Christmas candies and you’ll decide who sang Frosty the Snowman the best! Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 04:08 We Need A Little Christmas NOW + Contest Announcement 04:08 – 0...

In our September episode…Tim solves the real vs artificial Christmas trees debate. Also you’ll hear Tim’s top 5 Christmas episodes of television and you’ll decide who sang It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas best. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 03:13 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 03:13 – 17:34 Five Golden Things (Christmas Episodes on TV) 17:34 –...

In our August episode, you’ll learn the story of the song Jingle Bells, hear Tim’s top 5 non-traditional Christmas Movies, and decide who sang Santa Claus is Coming to Town best. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 03:13 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 03:13 – 13:29 Five Golden Things (Non-Traditional Christmas Movies) 13:29 – 24:26 The Story of Jingle Bells 24:26 – 27:20 Who San...

Premiere Episode In the first ever episode of the show, comedian Tim Babb discusses A Charlie Brown Christmas, counts down the 5 funniest Christmas songs, and asks YOU if Dean Martin or Elvis Presley sang the better “Winter Wonderland.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:10 Intro 02:10 – 04:25 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 04:25 – 12:46 Five Golden Things (Funny Christmas Songs) 12:46 – 23:23...