Santa Land Podcast

Tonight on the  Santa Land Podcast , Tony reads from the classic story Pinocchio; chapters 9, 10 and 11. In this episode Pinocchio encounters tempation on the way to school, is met with his conscience in the form of a little boy. Next Pinocchio, having sold his spelling book to a hawker of wares he visits a puppet show where he causes quite a stir among the resident puppet population and encounter...

Tonight on the  Santa Land Podcast , Tony once again reads from the classic story Pinocchio. He continues with chapters 6, 7 and 8. It is a turning point in the story and is often referred to as "The Punishment Arc," following his refusal to go to school and the killing of the talking cricket. It is an allegory for the times about the consequences of darker natures. Read with character voices, liv...

Tonight on the  Santa Land Podcast , Tony once again reads from the classics. This time its Pinocchio. A story of a real boy who seeks confirmation of his identity. Temptations and scary adventures begin with this classic tale. Read with character voices, live, and presented to you for fun. Tony gives updates on his novel, and makes the connection between the story of the lost little boy, in a tim...

Tonight on the Santa Land Podcast , Tony once again reads from the classics. This time its Pinocchio. A story of a real boy who seeks confirmation of his identity. Temptations and scary adventures begin with this classic tale. Read with character voices, live, and presented to you for fun. Tony gives updates on his novel, and makes the connection between the story of the lost little boy, in a time...

Tonight in Santa Land , Ebenezer confront's his darkest fears, stares them in the face and makes the ultimate choice. Many believe the past, the present, and the future exist simultaneously and any pivotal change in the present can alter both the past by repairing damage and in the future by collapsing probability. In the end, love is the only answer. Tony makes the connection between the TV Show...

Tonight in Santa Land , we continue our journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through the fifth reading. Here Ebenezer meets the Specter head on but is terrified when he confronts the reality of his real worth on earth. We learn of Tiny Tim's fate, mourn with the Cratchits, and hope that by the end of the tale, we learn, first-hand, the reason for Scrooge's inevitable transformation. What can we take from...

Tonight in Santa Land , we continue our journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through the fourth reading. Here Ebenezer travels to the with the Ghost of Christmas Present to visit places in Scrooge's life as well as scene's of gross poverty and great wealth which causes Ebenezer to consider his options when the only choice is love. Read with character voices, live, and presented to you as a Christmas Pres...

Tonight in Santa Land , we continue our journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through the third reading. Here Ebenezer travels to the past with second ghost and is able to reconnect to the people and places that shaped him that he begins to learn more about himself and why he is who he is. He reveals the first emotion that cracks the shell. Next, he meets the abundant Ghost of Christmas Present, where Scr...

Tonight in Santa Land , we continue our journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through the second reading. Here Ebenezer meets old Marley, seven years dead that very night, who haunts him and warns him that without visitation of three spirits he will become like him; a corporal spirit with no purpose but to wander in pain with their past chained to them. We hear Scrooge wrestle with the first of three enco...

Tonight in Santa Land , we step softly into the mist between worlds. As a Christmas Eve gift to listeners, Tony begins a multi-night reading of A Christmas Carol , starting where all transformations begin: with the Christmas Ghosts . Before the reading, Tony recounts his own recent personal ghost story and offers a through-line to the plot in A Christmas Carol, as well as the writing style of Char...

Chapter Two: Gathering Friends On this second episode of the Santa Land Podcast The Beloved travels through the snowy wood with cricket on their shoulder. On the way they discover the magical island of misfit toys, far off shore. They are joined by two squirrels who help with time. And the little robin, who captures sentences for a noble purpose. As they wander through the wood, questions about ti...

Chapter One: An Awakening On this first exciting episode of the Santa Land Podcast Season Two we begin our journey to Santa Land. The Beloved awakens in the snow and is greeted by a cricket waiting to lead them to Santa Land. What unfolds is a magical trip through the woods on their way to the first part of The Beloved's quest. New episodes begin soon. And I'm so glad you're here. 🎧 Listen on App...

Santa Land Season Two Trailer Welcome to the second season of the  Santa Land podcast--modern fairy tales for adults who like to listen. This season Tony shakes things up a bit. In the last season we heard him read chapters from his book and talk about the creative process. In this season, he reads from the classics, while trying to do it in one take, character voices and all. He thought, wouldn't...

Chapter Forty Seven & Epilogue: A Christmas Invitation On this episode of the Santa Land Podcast two months have passed since the terrible fire and the break up. Meredith considers Tom's final manuscript and she finds another note from David with both a caution, a request and an invitation. In the Epilogue , we learn the final secret before the Santa Land Fairy Tale unfolds. 🎧 Listen on Apple | S...

Chapter Forty Five: Leave it to David / Chapter Forty Six: A Reunion On this episode of the Santa Land Podcast Tom tells David about the cricket, the Way Station and his revelation about its meaning near the dramatic conclusion of the first part of the book. In Chapter 46, David sadly invites their friends, including Meredith to Christmas Hill for what seems like a pivotal moment. 🎧 Listen on App...

Chapter Forty Four: A Redemption Ark On this important episode of the Santa Land Podcast Tom is greeted in the Way Station by the cricket who opens the Santa Land Portal fully this time, allowing Tom to reconcile all that has come before. Tim, for whom I am eternally grateful. ❤️ 🎧 Listen on Apple | Spotify 📚 Learn about the book: www.santalandpodcast.com Subscribe and follow for new episodes ev...

Chapter Forty Three: 911 What's Your Emergency On this powerful episode of the Santa Land Podcast, Tom faces the ultimate choice when confronted with whether to leave or to stay. David's love for Tom is the tether that holds him to the world. We learn about the sacred act of unremembering as part of the act of forgiveness. This episode is dedicated to my husband Tim, for whom I am eternally gratef...

Chapter Forty Two: Burnt Offerings In this poignant chapter, Tom faces devastating loss as Christmas Hill burns, leaving behind only ash and memory. But even in the darkest moment—when despair takes hold and all seems lost—a faint signal calls him back from the edge. This episode is a meditation on the sacred threshold between hopelessness and faith, and the profound act of hearing the whisper of...

Chapter Forty One: Change is the Only Constant. On this episode of the Santa Land Podcast the cricket witnesses change that is swift and fast and devastating but filled with important meaning. 🎧 Listen on Apple | Spotify 📚 Learn about the book: www.santalandpodcast.com Subscribe and follow for new episodes every week 💛 #SantaLandPodcast #Storytelling #housefire #lossandrebirth #NarrativePodcast...

Chapter Forty: The Bohemian Trove. On this episode of the Santa Land Podcast Kellie arrives at Christmas Hill just in time for fireworks between David and Meredith whom she meets for the very first time. Sparks fly when two powerful women collide. 🎧 Listen on Apple | Spotify 📚 Learn about the book: www.santalandpodcast.com Subscribe and follow for new episodes every week 💛 #SantaLandPodcast #St...

Chapter Thirty Nine: When Words Collide. On Juneteenth on this special episode of the Santa Land Podcast we learn the story of how Tom and Kellie met and how this chance meeting would be the first step in a lifelong friendship. Later Tony reads a poem he wrote inspired by words by James Baldwin . This episode is dedicated to Kelly W. and Taunya B. Max Richter and James Baldwin. On the nature of da...

Chapter Thirty Eight: Straight Talk In this big episode of the Santa Land Podcast David confronts Meredith and suggests they may need "a break." To prepare David reads a powerful passage from one of Tom's best sellers. Tom interrupts their argument right as Kellie arrives.   🎧 Listen on Apple | Spotify 📚 Learn about the book: www.santalandpodcast.com Subscribe and follow for new episodes every w...

Chapter Thirty Seven: Lost As An Easter Egg in High Weeds In episode Thirty Seven of the Santa Land Podcast the cricket gives personal insight into the nature of relationships and in particular they mystery of role lock, forced identity and cliche'. 🎧 Listen on Apple | Spotify 📚 Learn about the book: www.santalandpodcast.com Subscribe and follow for new episodes every Tues/Wed/Thurs 💛 #SantaLan...

Chapter Thirty Six: Leave it to David to Sort it Out In episode Thirty Six of the Santa Land Podcast Tom and David have a drowsy moment where they talk about life and Tom reveals Kellie's surprise visit. In this episode, Tim joins Tony to read for the character David. It's his first time so cheer him on! 🎧 Listen on Apple | Spotify 📚 Learn about the book: www.santalandpodcast.com Subscribe and f...

Chapter Thirty Five: The Space Between What is Known and What is Unknown In episode Thirty Five of the Santa Land Podcast Tom waxes poetic about a speck of dust and contemplates its relevance in the cosmos and then we get brief look at how Tom met Meredith from his perspective. 🎧 Listen on Apple | Spotify 📚 Learn about the book: www.santalandpodcast.com Subscribe and follow for new episodes ever...