Total Christmas Podcast

Hello you beautiful people. The show begins with a short history of the Christmas tree.  I know it's been covered by other podcasts, but hopefully you'll learn a few things you didn't know. Then Bob Baker, our self-appointed podcast barman, looks at the meaning of the word Fanny.  Yes, I know, but he's doing it anyway. Then we look at Christmas Tree Farm by Taylor Swift.  It&ap...

I recorded this episode in my pants....     nice. First up it's the quiz, I scored 8, see how you can do. Next up it's Spread a Smile of Joy with Bob Baker, our resident barman, why not spend some time with rescue animals. Then we have another 4 songs that Bob claims are popular in the US, but no one seems to agree with him. Here's the 4 songs: Season of a Lifetime - Plain White Ts...

Merry Christmas! First up we have this episode's version of A Christmas Carol and it's a short one by the Scottish Falseto Sock Puppet Theatre.  It's very funny and worth a look: https://youtu.be/OOE58bCcAxc?si=GYcayCkvDAvGchbD Then it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker is looking at the term "quid". Next up is The Quiz, I scored 9. Beat that. Then Bob returns wi...

It's another episode and you're great. First up we have the quiz, and Adam, the host of Merry Britsmas Podcast has a go. He scored 9, I only scored 7, see how you get on. Check out Adam's Podcast here: merrybritsmas.podbean.com Then Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the word Sod. Usually his research is top rate, but this time he makes a bit of an error...

Hello you beautiful people! It's episode 106 and we're not messing around, we get straight into it with a Marionette Christmas Carol by Puppets by Arlee.  It is what it says it is, a Christmas Carol using marionettes. It's only 13 minutes long and you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNh1Z3AOnU0 Next up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker looks into the...

Merry Christmas you beautiful people. It's a brand new episode and wouldn't you know it, I've had some emails, Hooray! We start the show with Smile of Joy and Bob Baker gives us another idea for how we can spread a little happiness. Then we have the Christmas Quiz.  I scored a massive 7 points, see if you can do any better. Next up Bob is back with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he&ap...

Hello you beautiful people! It's a packed show and to begin our resident barman Bob Baker combined St Patrick's Day and Christmas to discuss the British word 'bloke' in Do You Hear What I Hear. Then it's The Quiz,  I do pretty well this time, so see if you can beat me. After the joke I discuss the version of A Christmas Carol that I saw at the theatre this year.  It was a...

Welcome to the episode. First up our podcast barman Bob Baker looks at the dichotomy of how is Brits use the word 'chuffed' in Do You Hear What I Hear. This episode we look at the Ducktales episode Last Christmas from season 2 of the reboot in 2018.  It's not really a version of a Christmas Carol but it does feature the 3 ghosts and let me tell you in no uncertain terms it is crap....

I'm here, you're here, let's get started... We begin with the joke, which is a first, usually it's in the middle of the show, so don't let it disorientate you, and we follow it up with The Quiz. Then Bob is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's looking at why us Brits say Lift instead of Elevator (aside from the fact it saves us 3 syllables). Next up is the retur...

Hello You Beautiful People. It's another packed show and we start with the British tradition of taking a swim in the sea on Christmas day.  Rather you than me. Then Bob Baker discusses the origins of the lovely curse word Bugger, in Do You Hear What I Hear. Next up is the Quiz.  I scored 8, see if you can beat that. Then Bob is back with another delightul idea of spreading joy to your fellow...

Hello you beautiful people. It's a brand new year and the show is back. First up it's the quiz and it's not easy, I scored a pitiful 5 and a half, see how much better you can do. Then Bob Baker brings us Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the great English tradition of "whinging". This episode's version of A Christmas Carol was suggested by listener Rob Davison....

It's Christmas Eve or Christmas Eve Eve depending on where you live.  Or it was Christmas if you're listening to it later. We start with a lovely story from Jimmy 'Buffalo' Hall, telling about his parents' first Christmas tree as a married couple. Then it's the quiz and to help with the answers we have Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter podcast. Check out his pod her...

Hello you beautiful people. It's a jam packed episode filled with festive joy. First up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker talks about Father Christmas.  These days it's just another name for Santa, but his origins are very different. Then it's Jack Ask and my self-appointed best friend Chris has a a question which isn't a dilemma, but I answer it anyway. We haven&...

Merry Christmas you beautiful people. It's another packed show, and we start off with a Jack Ask.  Travis wants to know what the perfect Christmas morning beverage is...  and I tell him. Then we have a christian propeganda version of A Christmas Carol. It's from 2001 and stars Dean Jones and it's called Scrooge & Marley. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUx...

It's a packed show for you boys and girls. First up Bob Baker, our self-appointed podcast barman, looks at how us Brits use the word Diary. Then it's the quiz, and this episode trying his arm at the questions we have Adam Kennedy.  Adam has a comedy Christmas album that is well worth a listen so check it out here: https://adamkennedy.bandcamp.com/album/literally-shrunk-down-and-living-in...

It's episode 95 and it's a corker! We begin by following up on last weeks episode when Benji Pearson mentioned an old long forgotten Christmas song about the 3 wise men.  He hasn't been able to find a recording so he's gone and done it himself. Then it's Jack Ask and I sort out some Christmas conundrums for listener Travis. Next up it's Bob Baker and Cav has suggested...

It's episode 94 and you know what that means... it's episode 94. First up we talk about the exciting tradition of roller skating to Christmas mass in Venezuela. Then Bob Baker discusses the difference between Gas and Petrol. Then Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes podcast tells us his story of how he found out the truth about Santa Claus. Next up I read out an email from Benji Pearson and he...

Merry Christmas you beautiful people! It's another pam-jacked episode and we start off with another Jack Ask, but not only that, it has a fantastic new jingle.  Quite frankly it's the highlight of the show. Then our Podcast Barman Bob Baker gives us another suggestion for how to keep it Christmassy all year, this one was sent in by Jennifer Kay and our podcast mascot Little Elmer. Next u...

I recorded this 3 times for some pretty embarassing school-boy errors, and it sounds like I recorded it in a small box.  But it's here and let's all be thankful. First up we have the return of Jack Ask.  I solve the Christmas dilemma of whether or not any of the Harry Potter films can be classed as Christmas films. Next up it's our Christmas Not So Classic.  The first ever winner of...

Hooray!  You're here and I've missed you. We start the episode with a lovely little Christmas memory from listener Jennifer Kay. Then it's Do You Hear What I Hear and our resident podcast barman Bob explains what us Brits are talking about when we say Mucking About. Then it's our version of A Christmas Carol and this one is an episode of Boy Meets World called A Very Topanga Ch...

It's episode 90 and it's a wonderful thing. First up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and our Podcast Barman Bob Baker talks about how us Brits use the word Disco. Then in Christmas All Over The World we talk about the Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando in the Philipines. Really it should be called the Big Disc Light Display Festival, but it's not. Then Bob returns with Christm...

Merry Christmas you beautiful people. It's a packed show, so let's get started. Inspired by my segment last week, Mary Polte sent us a link to a forgotten Monkees single.  It's actually We Three Monkees as Mike Nesmith didn't get involved. It's a cover of  Christmas is My Time of Year and you can have a listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVnZSrNE3FU Then Jennifer...

Let's get this Christmas Show on the road. First up it's A Christmas Not So Classic with the not-too-bad Unwrap You At Christmas by the Monkees.  Well, I say 'The Monkees' it's more like Mickey Dolenz and a bunch of other people. Have a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9H6Xd1CSaA Then it's Bob Baker our Podcast Barman with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's...

Merry Christmas. It's another packed episode with all sorts of festive goodness. First up we have a change from our regular quiz format.  Our American-Scandinavian correspondent Benji Pearson has sent in a quiz about Christmas in Scandinavia and, spoiler alert, it's a tricky one. Then Bob Baker gives us a lovely suggestion on how to make the most of Christmas in July with it's lovel...

Merry Christmas. We start the show with Bob Baker and Christmas Everyday and a wonderful idea for how you can have Christmas sweet dreams. Then it's the quiz, I got 7, what will you get. This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is an offering from British TV and radio star Kenny Everett.  It's from 1985 and is certainly of its time. It's certainly worth a look, if you fancy...