Snow in Southtown Christmas Podcast

Reviews: Elmo and Patsy “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” Yogi Yorgesson “I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas,” and Allan Sherman “The Twelve Gifts of Christmas.” Also discussed: Blondie, Pawn Stars Show notes: If this form is still open, then we still have zines available. They’re free but are limited to 50. This form … Continue reading S3E2 – Nov...

It’s finally November, and we’re back with Season Three! This season, each episode will feature a new theme, and we’re kicking things off with Rankin Bass. Reviews: The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974), and The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) Also discussed: the … Continue reading S3E1 – Ran...

It’s now October, and that means our Christmas podcast will return in about a month! But first, here’s a Halloween treat. Growing up, I’d spend a lot of time each Halloween season at Kmart, and I always bought whatever Halloween cassettes they had for sale. Most were terrible, aside from a few classics that still … Continue reading Halloween Tapes: The Old Gray Goose

Once again, we’ve compiled all of our Something Weird segments from last year. In these clips, we discuss saying “Christmas gift,” K-mart’s Christmas programming, the science behind Rudolph’s red nose, Vic Berger’s Paula Deen Christmas edits, Christmas Movie Bot on Twitter, the Christmas sandwich, Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas, and Frosty the Slaw Man. The seg...

It’s Leon Day 2021, and we watched My Summer Story, the original sequel to A Christmas Story. We also talk about our upcoming zine, some new art/stickers, a podcast format change, and some projects we’ve been working on. We’ll be posting some fun stuff on the blog over the next couple of weeks to celebrate … Continue reading Leon Day 2021

We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and the return of spring with a special podcast episode. We discuss Leprechaun’s Christmas Gold (1981) and briefly compare and contrast it to the Leprechaun horror series. Also: telling your friends to “go,” backing into parking spots, and allowing your kids to get hit in the head with flying vegetables. … Continue reading St....

Jim Reeves’s Twelve Songs of Christmas (1963) and Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983). Also, in our final episode of 2020, Rusty’s daughter Nora makes her debut to talk about polka music, we discuss Christmas stockings, and we read mean tweets about someone named Michael Bubble. Finally, things get a little spooky, as we explore the legends … Continue reading S2E8 – Dingy...

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas (1977) soundtrack and Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special (1988) Show notes: The World’s Worst Records Weird Christmas Merry Britsmas Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.comTwitter – @snowinsouthtownFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/snowinsouthtown

A John Waters Christmas (2004) and I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1998). Show notes: Mi Burrito Sabanero Christmas sandwiches for 2020 The Christmas Sandwich Song Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.comTwitter – @snowinsouthtownFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/snowinsouthtown

The 12 Yats of Christmas and The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978). Show notes: Ralphie’s Red Ryders – You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out The 12 Yats of Christmas video A Christmas Story House Christmas Movie Bot The Radiant Radish on WRFN Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.comTwitter – @snowinsouthtownFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/snowinsouthtown

Harry for the Holidays (2003) and Prancer (1989). Be sure to join us on Saturday for our 12-hour Christmas movie marathon. You can watch and chat with us at our Scener, or you can watch on your own and interact with us on social media. Join us for one film or all 12 hours! Show … Continue reading S2E4: No Five for Cookies

The American Song-Poem Christmas (2003) and Christmas With the Kranks (2004). Be sure to join us on November 21st for our 12-hour Christmas movie marathon. You can watch and chat with us at our Scener, or you can watch on your own and interact with us on social media. Join us for one film or … Continue reading S2E3: I Broke My Bat

A Cabbage Patch Christmas (1984) and A Garfield Christmas Special (1987). Be sure to join us on November 21st for our 12-hour Christmas movie marathon. You can watch and chat with us at our Scener, or you can watch on your own and interact with us on social media. Join us for one film or … Continue reading S2E2: Blue Light Special

In the first episode of our new season, we discuss Dolly Parton’s new album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, along with the 1978 Rankin Bass sleeper, The Stingiest Man in Town. Be sure to join us on November 21st for our 12-hour Christmas movie marathon. You can watch and chat with us at our Scener, or … Continue reading S2E1: Christmas Gift

Season Two of our podcast will launch on November 1st! We’ve got some fun movies and records lined up to discuss over the next couple of months. See you soon! Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.comTwitter – @snowinsouthtownFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/snowinsouthtown

As we prepare to launch Season Two around November 1st, we’ve compiled all of the Something Weird segments from Season One! In these segments, we discuss: a Christmas song about passing gas, Farfel the Nestle mascot, Taylor Swift lyrics, a scammer who refuses to talk about Christmas while scamming, a Vanilla Ice holiday remix, a … Continue reading Something Weird: Season One Compi...

We celebrate Leon Day 2020 by reviewing Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July, in addition to discussing other Rankin Bass specials and 2020 life in general. Please consider leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. We’ll be back to begin Season Two in November! Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.com Twitter – @snowinsouthtown Facebook – … Continue reading Happy Leon Da...

As we near the one-month mark of social distancing and staying at home, we got together at the last minute to review a perennial favorite, It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown. We also discussed: being quarantined, Easter traditions, and much more. (Feel free to skip approximately 38 minutes to reach Easter talk.) We’ll be back … Continue reading It’s Easter 2020, Charlie&...

Season One Bonus Music Episode! We finally reveal our personal top Christmas albums and play our Top 10s for you. (Please note that compression rates for music and podcasts are different, and these songs will sound much better on vinyl or CD.) Thanks for all the Season One support. See you next year! Email us … Continue reading S1E11: Music Bonus

Charlie Brown Christmas | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Mike and Rusty discuss the #1 Christmas song and movie as selected by our friends. Movie – A Charlie Brown Christmas Song – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.com Twitter – @snowinsouthtown Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/snowinsouthtown https://ia801409.us.archive.org/0/items/sis01_2020...

Christmas Story | White Christmas Mike and Rusty discuss the second-best Christmas song and movie as selected by our friends. Movie – A Christmas Story Song – White Christmas Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.com Twitter – @snowinsouthtown Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/snowinsouthtown https://ia801409.us.archive.org/0/items/sis01_202003/SiS-09.mp3

Christmas Vacation | The Christmas Song Mike and Rusty continue to count down the Top 10 Christmas songs and movies as selected by our friends, finally reaching the Top 3. Movie – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Song – The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.com Twitter – @snowinsouthtown Facebook … Continue reading S1E8: Gel...

Elf | O Holy Night Mike and Rusty continue to count down the Top 10 Christmas songs and movies as selected by our friends, covering #4. Movie – Elf Song – O Holy Night Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.com Twitter – @snowinsouthtown Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/snowinsouthtown https://ia801409.us.archive.org/0/items/sis01_202003/SiS-07.mp3

Muppet Christmas Carol | The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Mike and Rusty continue to count down the Top 10 Christmas songs and movies as selected by our friends, reaching the Top 5. Movie – Muppet Christmas Carol Song – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.com Twitter – @snowinsouthtown … Continue reading S1E6: We’re of Good Cheer

Home Alone | Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Mike and Rusty continue to count down the Top 10 Christmas songs and movies as selected by our friends, covering #6. Movie – Home Alone Song – Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Email us at snowinsouthtown@gmail.com Twitter – @snowinsouthtown Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/snowinsouthtown https://ia601409.us.archive.org/0/items/sis01_202003/S...