Matt Spaulding

North Pole Radio

Leisure EN ↓ 110 episodes

Each week podcaster, life long Christmas nerd and professional Santa Matt sits down with one of his fellow Santa performers or Christmas lovers and talks about all things Christmas including the art of representing Santa, movies, music, decorations and more.

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Author

Matt Spaulding

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Leisure

Latest episode

Sep 13, 2026

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Episodes

"Saunders Claus" With Chris Saunders 16.09.2022

Matt is joined this week by fellow Santa ambassador Chris Saunders!

"Christmas Comes in Many Colors" with Patrick Moss 09.09.2022

This week, Matt welcomes Pat Moss of Black Santa EFX to talk about being a Santa of color and having a fun, unique Santa wardrobe.

"The Carlucci Way" With Santa Carlucci and Jenny Lynn Claus 01.09.2022

Matt has his first ever Santa and Mrs. Claus duo on the show! We talk all about working as a pair and how even Santas and Mrs. Clauses who aren't married in real life can make great couples when they out performing together!

"Dean of the Academy" With Rick Rosenthal 18.08.2022

Matt is joined by the Dean of Northern Lights Santa Academy, Santa Rick Rosenthal, who tells Matt all about the creation and courses of the school

"A Mrs. Claus For All Seasons" With Ellen Terpening 11.08.2022

Matt is joined by another Mrs. Claus, the delightful Ellen Terpening!

"Becoming Mrs. Claus" with Kimmie Claus 04.08.2022

Matt is joined this week by Kimmie, a newer Mrs. Claus who is spreading her wings and finding new, fun things for Mrs. Claus to do!

"Teaching Mrs. Claus" With Becki Stratton 28.07.2022

Matt is joined by Becki Stratton, who is not only a Mrs. Claus, but a teacher of other Mrs. Clauses!

"Fargo Mrs. Claus" With Sabrina Halvorson 21.07.2022

Matt is joined by Sabrina Halvorson, a wonderful Mrs. Claus, who chats with him about the growing role of Mrs. Claus in Christmas lore.

"Rudolph & Frosty's Christmas In July" With Gerry Davila and C.J. Belanger 14.07.2022

Matt is joined by his Christmas Podcast Network Pals Gerry and C.J. to talk about the 1979 Rankin Bass movie "Rudolph & Frosty's Christmas in July".

"The Young Claus" With Hunter Woodson 07.07.2022

Matt is joined this week by Hunter Woodson who started as Santa rather uniquely young and had the neat experience of coming up in the Santa world with some Santa Claus Hall of Fame mentors pretty much right out the gate.

"Happiness Is Signing" With Kat Imhausen 30.06.2022

On this week's episode, Matt is joined by Kat Imhausen, a Mrs. Claus who teaches American Sign Language to Santas and Mrs. Clauses across the country!

"The Maverick Santa" With Rosario Smirne 23.06.2022

This week, Matt is joined by a new Santa who made a splash in the Santa world by daring to be different and bring his own twist to the Santa legend, Rosario Smirne, better known as Santa Maverick!

"Every Santa Has a Story" with Bill Barnsley 16.06.2022

This week, Matt is joined by his friend Bill Barnsley, who talks about how he loves to create memories and traditions with the families he sees.

"Santa Has a TV Show" with Christ Elzinga 16.06.2022

Mat is joined by his friend Chris Elzinga, who plays Santa on a local access show in his town and has a story about being on the set of one of, if not THE best, Christmas specials of all time!

"The Business of Being Santa" With Bob Mc McMasters 09.06.2022

Matt is joined by one of the leaders of SatBOBS (Santa and the Business of Being Santa), Bob McMasters!

"Getting Santa To Work" With Mitch Allen 01.06.2022

Matt is joined by the Head Elf at Hire Santa, Mitch Allen, to talk about how he helps people find the best Santas around and get Santas gigs.

"From Grief To Joyful Purpose" With Carol Nickles 26.05.2022

Matt is joined by his friend and first Mrs. Claus guest, Carol Nickles, to discuss her journey to becoming Mrs. Claus and her upcoming first novel!

"Santa's Very Own Pantomime" With Sammy Brooks 19.05.2022

Matt welcomes his very first British Santa, Sammy Brooks, to the show! Sammy Created and toured his very own Santa show around England and tells us all about it.

"Merry Grinchmas, Happy Krampusnacht" With Joey Marsocci 12.05.2022

This week, Matt is joined by Joey Marsocci, who performs as The Grinch and Krampus, taking pain from Christmases past and turning it into performances that help others find joy in the holiday who may otherwise not have by showing them they are not alone.

"Elevating Our Art Form" With Santa True 05.05.2022

Professional storyteller and head of the Christmas Performer Workshop Santa True joins Matt on this episode to talk about the art of storytelling and how all Santas can improve our art to benefit those we serve as well as how we can bring more people into our community instead of waiting for them to come to us.

"From Saint Nicholas to Santa: A Season of Celebration" With Bruce Kotowich 28.04.2022

Matt is joined by Santa Bruce Kotowich, who brings his wealth of knowledge and the traditions of his personal heritage to the show to discuss St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, and the joy of having a season full of celebrations.

"An American Santa in Dubai" With Matt Marberry 21.04.2022

This episode Matt welcomes another Matt to the show, Matt Marberry, who had the fun and unique experience of performing Santa in Dubai.

"The Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town" With Anthony Caruso, Mike Westfall and C.J. Belanger 14.04.2022

Three of Matt's podcasting pals join him to talk about the strange Rankin & Bass special that is "The Easter Bunny Is Coming To Town." Kind of a sequel, kind of a remake, completely weird.

"Santa On Film" With Anthony Caruso 07.04.2022

Matt is joined by his good friend and fellow Christmas podcaster, Anthony Caruso of 'Tis The Podcast, to discuss all things Santa on film. What makes a good movie Santa? Who are the best ones? Who has the best North Pole? The best sleigh? All the important stuff!

"Santa Is For Everyone" with Derek Dugan 31.03.2022

Matt is joined by Santa Derek Dugan to discuss some wonderful memories of portraying Santa, the importance of Santa to families and Derek's awesome "casual Santa wear" company, Sleighdriver Apparel.

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