The Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from September of 2022! In this episode, Ken is joined by Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast and Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast to weigh in on a list of the "Best 80s Christmas songs", and th...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from March of 2021! In this episode, Ken talks about the Christmas music legacy of Nat King Cole! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from September of 2024! In this episode, Ken talks about the annual event when the Sounds of Christmas switches to the Sounds of Halloween! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcas...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from February of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks about a list of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members that recorded, according to a list, the great Christmas songs of all time! And then, of course, he weighs in with his on list! S...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from May of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks to singer/songwriter/consultant/blogger John O'Leary about some of the lesser known things about the writing of "Jingle Bell Rock", including the conspiracy theories abo...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from December of 2022! In this episode, Ken talks about the musical side of the Night Before Christmas! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christm...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas continues the countdown of the ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from April of 2021! In this episode, Ken talks about the song “Baby It’s Cold Outside”, along with some of the controversy around it, the War On Christmas (there isn't one) and the ridiculous claims that there's a movem...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas begins the ten-day countdown of the most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast with this one from just a few weeks ago! In this episode, Ken talks about the switch of the Sounds of Christmas station to the Sounds of Halloween, and does a bit of a deep dive into the song "Monster Mash"! Show links: Listen to th...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Mike from Vista Blue about thier new EP They Came Back , plus new Christmas music that's on the way from Vista Blue AND Ralphie's Red Ryders (and lots more)! Vista Blue Bandcamp Page Ralphie's Red Ryders Bandcamp Page Snow In Southtown Podcast Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Santa Matt from North Pole Radio and Gerry D. from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast about the Christmas Podcast Network's first ornament, and how you can get yours and help support the Red Sled Santa Foundation! Order Your Ornament Red Sled Santa Foundation Santa Matt and North Pole Radio Gerry D and the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast Ashley a...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas checks in with a quick episode to tell you about the upcoming podcast countdown, highlighting the top ten most-listened-to and most-downloaded episodes of the Sounds of Christmas podcast (all leading up to the new season of the Sounds of Christmas station, which starts on November 1)! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas dips into Halloween music with a quick episode about Robert Johnson, his music and his mysterious death!  Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are already making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Alicia and Victor from Fans Of Jimmy Century about Halloween music and Christmas music, and their new album "A Coupla Holiday Spirits (Halloween Perils and Christmas Carols)"!  Connect with Fans Of Jimmy Century Check out  "A Coupla Holiday Spirits (Halloween Perils and Christmas Carols)" Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Chri...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the history of "Monster Mash" and the variety of music featured on the Sounds of Halloween!  Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are already making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas talks about his station's annual shift to Halloween music, which starts next week!  Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are already making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas is joined by Kevin from 'Tis The Soundtrack about a ten-month old Cosmo article that seems to be making the round again, and their picks for the top musical Christmas moments that instantly give you a dose of Christmas Spirit!  'Tis The Soundtrack website Listen to the 'Tis The Soundtrack podcast 'Tis The Soundtrack's Stealth Christ...

Ken Kessler from the Sounds of Christmas revisits the myth of Christmas Creep, with lots of examples from Christmas Past of elements of the season showing up before Thanksgiving, before Halloween and even before the first day of Fall!  Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the ar...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates the podcast's 200th episode with a couple of other Christmas podcasters who have already passed the 200 episode mark! The Christmas Past Podcast Brian's book, Christmas Past Totally Rad Christmas Podcast Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social medi...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas revisits conversations with all of the artists that have appeared in earlier episodes, on the way to the Sounds of Christmas podcast's 200th episode! Click here for links to everyone mentioned in this episode! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check ou...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas revisits episodes and guests from earlier episodes on the way to the Sounds of Christmas podcast's 200th episode! Click here for links to everyone mentioned in this episode! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are already m...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas shares details about the sequel to his Christmas In July event - the Sounds of Christmas From A to Z Part Two: The Artists Edition! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that made the 2023 season of the Sounds of Christmas station poss...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas celebrates Leon Day and shares details about the schedule for the rest of 2024 for the Sounds of Christmas station and podcast! Christmas In July episode from 2021 ! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that made the 2023 season of th...

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas shares details about his upcoming Christmas In July event - the Return of the Sounds of Christmas From A to Z! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that made the 2023 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas follows up the previous episode with a look at U.K. and Ireland Christmas Number Ones that were actually Christmas songs! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that made the 2023 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Billboards U.S. charts and the Christmas albums and singles that have been able to make it to number one! Billboard article about Catalog Album chart number ones Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that made the 2023 seas...