Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson

Christmas Podding

Society EN ↓ 260 episodes

Christmas Podding is the ultimate Podcast guide to all things Christmas. A feel good Podcast for Christmas tragics. Hosted by Australian Radio Hosts Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson. These "Festive Besties" have been friends for nearly 2 decade who instantly bonded over their love of the iconic Christmas Movie LOVE ACTUALLY, and have been talking about Christmas non stop ever since. Christmas Podding is devoted to all things fun and festive. Covering Christmas food, movies, dilemmas, music, events, lights, traditions, books and decorations. With tips and tricks, hints, hacks and laughs for the b...

Author

Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson

Category

Society

Podcast website

chrstmaspodding.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Christmas Podding - We reveal the world's favourite holiday. Christmas, Thanksgiving or Valentines Day? 13.02.2025

Coming up today on Christmas Podding we ask the question what is the world's favourite holiday. Christmas Day, Thanksgiving or Valentines Day? You may be shocked by the answer. Who ruined Christmas? We have the best of the worst ways Christmas was ruined last year. Sometimes its the smallest thing that makes the biggest mishaps. Plus The celebs who absolutely loathe Christmas. You'll never guess w...

Christmas Podding - Why buying a shared present with friends could end in disaster. 30.01.2025

We're back in 2025 talking all things Christmas all year round and this week we've discovered the dangers with agreeing to buy a shared gift with friends. Turns out there's always that one friend who forgets to pay their share and its causing issues. We uncover what's been tangling our tinsel and discuss the new trend of taking a suitcase Christmas Shopping to fit all your newly bought gifts in. A...

Christmas Podding - We've uncovered the MOST annoying thing about Christmas Packdown. 17.01.2025

Been longing for a Christmas Podcast,, in January? Well we are back baby for 2025 and still talking all things Christmas all year round. This week on Christmas Podding's first episode back for 2025 our hosts Liam and Ness uncover the most annoying thing about the annual Christmas Pack down. We've found one town in Australia that refuses to let go of Christmas and still has its towns Christmas Tree...

Christmas Podding -Christmas Day Special- Why you must watch LOVE ACTUALLY at some point today. 24.12.2024

Coming up today on Christmas Podding, it's arrived , The Big Dance, Christmas Day is here and we are ready to celebrate. We ask the question Should you expect a gift from your boss under your Christmas Tree this year? Why you must watch Love Actually, the unofficial best Christmas movie of all time at some point today, and We bring back the Christmas Pardon, which A list celebrity are we about to...

Christmas Podding - We unwrap the new rules on opening gifts this Christmas. 23.12.2024

Today on our 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts we unwrap the rules on opening gifts this year. Do you open one gift at a time or is it a free for all moment of chaos?   We have your ultimate checklist of things to do and questions you need to ask before Christmas Day arrives, plus   A cold northern Christmas or a hot southern celebration. We go through the good, the bad and the ugly as we put a Hot or...

Christmas Podding - Rules for the last minute Christmas Shopping Rush 22.12.2024

Coming up today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we walk you through the unwritten rules for those partaking in the last minute Christmas Shopping snarl. It can be brutal, so we're helping you play nice. There's a stack of reasons why people eat out on Christmas day and a stack more reasons why people want to work , we'll run you through it. Plus We have your action battle plan ready to roll...

Christmas Podding - The Best Christmas Crackers you must have on this years Christmas table revealed. 21.12.2024

Today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we uncover the hidden costs of Christmas. We name and shame our favourite brands who sell the same items but hide a Christmas Tax on our most loved products just because its Christmas. We deep dive on Christmas Crackers. What Bon Bon's you just must have this year from the best prizes, games, paper hats and more you'll want to open before Christmas dinne...

Christmas Podding - If NOT Mariah Carey, then who is the true Queen of Christmas? 20.12.2024

Coming up today on Christmas Podding we peel back the myth that Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas and do a simple test to see who the real Queen should be. We discuss why todays date the 21st of December is so important on the Australian Christmas Calendar, plus What are those little traditions your family does that the rest of the world has never heard of, but are fascinated with. With a Pod...

Christmas Podding - What do kids really want for Christmas? 19.12.2024

Coming up today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast "Christmas Podding" we see the return of an old enemy The Noel Narcissist. That person who claims to love Christmas more than any one else. We go about proving them wrong. What do kids really want for Christmas? Forget expensive gifts, we have the list of simple things your kids will value more than big ticket presents plus What are the rules w...

Christmas Podding -Why you should always send your children Christmas Cards every Christmas. 18.12.2024

Coming up today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we navigate through that awkward moment when someone gives you a gift but you don't have a return gift for them. What do you do? Rush out and grab the first gift you see, or live in the knowledge they weren't on your gift list for a reason. We have some options. Will you be suffering some Boxing Day Regret this year? Do you wait just one day an...

Christmas Podding -How to handle a new person at Christmas Dinner this year? 17.12.2024

Coming up today on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas podcast, we celebrate our 200th episode. We look back on our first Christmas together and how things have changed as we embark on Christmas 2024. We tackle the uncomfortable issue of having an unknown or new guest sharing Christmas lunch with your family this year. Plus How to let the steam out of holiday fights. They will happen, so...

Christmas Podding - How to Survive the Silly Season with a Pet. 16.12.2024

Welcome to Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas. We answer all your pet questions. How to survive the silly season when your pet loves to attack your tree, rip open presents and wants to eat all your festive food. We've got the top tips that just may help. What do you do with unwanted presents? We have the answers to how you should re...

Christmas Podding - The Aussie Christmas Traditions the Whole World is jealous of. 15.12.2024

Welcome to Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas. We discuss the Top 4 Best Christmas Movie list of all time on todays episode. A couple on the list that may surprise you. We run you through the Aussie Christmas Traditions that the rest of the find fascinating and don't celebrate. Plus Psychologists have a list as to what's wrong with...

Christmas Podding - How much is too much to spend on Christmas? 14.12.2024

Welcome to Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas. Today we look at how much you should spend on Christmas this year? You may be shocked how much we actually spend each year. Who are the Top 4 guests you'd invite to share Christmas Day Lunch with? We have a few suggestions. Plus We know whats under your tree this year. We'll unveil the...

Christmas Podding - Can you charge guests who come to your place for Christmas Dinner? 13.12.2024

Welcome to Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas. Today we look at the Top 4 Christmas foods we must see on our tables this year, otherwise it just wont be Christmas. Are you planning on playing some fund games on Christmas Day? Is it lame or a great festive distraction while the hosts are frantically preparing? plus Should you charge...

Christmas Podding - What is the Greatest Christmas Song of All Time? 08.12.2024

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, "Christmas Podding" we duke it out and ask what is the greatest Christmas song OF ALL TIME? You may be shocked which tune we elevate to the Top Spot. We give advice on how to have a financially stress free Christmas, plus With looming Postal deadlines this week we unpack the age old question, Does anyone really want to receive or send a Christmas Ca...

Christmas Podding - What is the Best Present to buy your Kids TEACHER this Christmas 24.11.2024

This week on Christmas Podding we ask if its OK to NOT attend a family Christmas lunch, rather choosing to stay at home and spend Christmas alone. Is avoiding the hassle, fights and issues of the day worth the peace and quiet? What is the best gift to buy your kids Teachers? we unveil the best presents for teachers from our Festive Insider, plus Can you put an end time on a Christmas Party? Does l...

Christmas Podding - Is Christmas Craft kids do in Schools actually teachers revenge on Parents? 10.11.2024

This week on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we ask the question how much is too much when it comes to suburban Christmas Lights displays. Do you have to consider the neighbours or do you go big or go home? We unpack the next instalment of who ruined Christmas. Stories from around the world as to the unfortunate events that wrecked Christmas Day, plus We look at the mountain...

Christmas Podding -Simple Solutions to even the biggest Christmas Fails. 27.10.2024

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we look at the rise of the RANDOM Christmas Decoration. Why are there so many one off , bespoke decorations now available that have nothing to do with Christmas. Could we find a place on our tree for them? The Top 5 Christmas Destinations have been announced and even we had our doubts on whether you could actually have a good time at some of these am...

Christmas Podding - The Worldwide launch of our Christmas Charity Single "No Glitter for Christmas (In the EU)" 20.10.2024

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast "Christmas Podding" we launch our brand new Christmas Charity Single "No Glitter for Christmas (In the EU) We discuss the tragic circumstances of a Glitter Ban across the entire EU and how our hearts melted for the kiddies who will never experience the sparkle and shine that Glitter ads to Christmas. We run you through the extensive press coverage we...

Christmas Podding - Why chocolate is such an important part of Christmas. 13.10.2024

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we unpack the importance of Chocolate at Christmas. It's origins and why the two go hand in hand in creating magical memories. Could you cope with a Glitter Free Festive season. A new glitter ban may soon have us coping without sparkle and shine that glitter brings plus The new Christmas meat of choice has been decided as we run you through a new pus...

Christmas Podding - New Christmas Tradition suggestions that may just change Christmas Day for the better. 29.09.2024

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we run you through the absolute worst ways people have ruined Christmas Day, from disasters to the down right silly things people have done that wrecked it for everyone. Home made Advent Calendars are a fun way to celebrate the season whilst putting you're own flavor on it, or are they? We run you through the many options you have to make your own th...

Christmas Podding - How to survive Christmas when your hosting a large crowd? 15.09.2024

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we talk through the joy of a non-stop 24/7 Christmas TV Channel now broadcasting till Christmas Day. How do you cope when Christmas is lumped upon you and you find yourself hosting a large crowd. It can be super overwhelming, so we talk you through the steps needed to survive and enjoy the day. Plus What has been sending people to hospital on Christm...

Christmas Podding - Are we cramming in way more festive fun than Christmas Calendars can handle? 01.09.2024

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, "Christmas Podding" we ask the question are we too busy in December and cramming in way more festive fun than we can actually handle?   There's a new push to make the very grinch hashtag #tooearly a thing, we dissect why people just can't handle when other peoples joy starts in November and not December.  plus   You'll never guess which Christmas IC...

Christmas Podding - Can Guests take home left overs after Christmas Dinner? 18.08.2024

Coming up on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast "Christmas Podding" we ask the very delicate question , Is it OK for guests to take home left overs after Christmas Dinner, after you've done all the cooking and hard work? AWKWARD We've noticed some of the worlds Biggest department stores have gone early with Christmas Decorations, but is it too early?,,,,(NEVERRRR) plus We uncover a whole stack of...

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