Total Christmas Podcast

It's episode 85 and it's a long one. First up it's the quiz, can you beat my score of 7 out of 10. Then we have Do You Hear What I Hear and our resident podcast barman Bob Baker discusses the word Solictor. Then we have interview with Matt Spaulding.  Not only is he the host of the excellent North Pole Radio Podcast, but he's also a real life Santa.  We have a great chat about...

Hello you beautiful people. It's another jam packed episode with loads of Christmas for your lovely ears. First up it's The Quiz.  10 questions, 10 answers and we're done. Then Bob Baker our podcast barman talks about the word Lorry. Try saying "Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry" 5 times fast. Then we have another story from the life and times of the real St Nicholas expertly read b...

It's Christmas and you're beautiful! We start the show with a pretty basic but thorough version of A Christmas Carol from Little Fox.  It's aimed at helping teach English as a second language and it actually covers most of the story despite being less than 20 minutes long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bdKWoQNilI Then Bob Baker our Podcast Barman discusses a rather rude English w...

It's a brand spanking new episode of The Total Christmas Podcast. First up it's the Quiz.  Can you beat my abysmal score of 5 out of 10? Then Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he'll explain why we call a Pub a Pub, and our stateside friends call a Pub a Bar. After that we have What The Dickens! and we look at some of the references to other people, be they historica...

It's episode 81 and it's more Christmas than one person can handle. First up we have the return of the Yule Log.  This one is a bit different because the yule log itself is right on the periphery.  It features Terry Crews, actor and former NFL player painting a lovely Christmas picture. It's worth a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrmggCLBYYw Then Bob Baker is here with Do You...

Merry Christmas you beautiful people. Welcome to episode 80 of the TCP. First up Bob Baker is talking about why here in the UK we call a flat a flat. Then we have a joke followed by the quiz. This episode's Christmas Not So Classic is Cherry Cherry Christmas by the legend that is Neil Diamond.  It's a bit of a gimmick song where he shoe horns as many titles of his classic songs in to the...

Merry Easter you beautiful people. What better way to celebrate Easter than spending the best part of an hour talking about Christmas. Friend of the show Geoff Malcolmson has created a short animation of his comic strip Santa & Ruudy.  Have a look and share it with everyone you love: https://www.youtube.com/@SantaandRuudy We have part 3 of our series about Christmas in the Netherlands.  This t...

Merry Christmas. Welcome to episode 78 of the TCP. First up we have a delightful Christmas memory from our American Scandinavian correspondent Benji Pearson. Then it's Christmas  Everyday and Bob Baker gives us a very sneaky suggestion of how to keep Christmas alive all year long. This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is one of the most accurate ones you will ever find.  The dialog...

Welcome to episode 77.  We have some exciting news!   Barry Grapefruit is organising a Total Christmas Podcast Convention, details are in the show. Then we have a Christmas Not So Classic.  This time we're looking at another song by The Killers and it's called Boots.  It's a great song, but not that festive. Have a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UymN_kjYeFk Next it's B...

Hooray for Christmas. We start off with the Christmas Quiz and we have an extra question so I can shoehorn in a great joke. Then our Self-Appointed Podcast Barman Bob Baker discusses the word Trolley. This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is 'A Christmas Carol: Scrooge's Ghostly Tale' a naff computer animated version from 2006.  They stay reasonably close to the story and...

Here we are with episode 75 of the TCP. First up we have a story from our listener Travis who shares the tale of how he found out the truth about Santa Claus. Next up Bob Baker discusses how us Brits use the word 'Bloody'. Then it's the new slimmed down quiz.  Ten questions, ten answers and then we can all get on with our lives. Next up it's the return of The Christmas Not So C...

We're back baby and it's a brand new year with the same old crap! First up we have a lovely story from Tracy Dawson who shares the story of the year her daughter wanted Santa to bring a flying carpet. Then Bob Baker teaches us all about the English rude word bollocks. Next up it's the quiz and joining us with all the answers is Brian Earl.  Brian is the host of Christmas Past Podcas...

Merry Christmas You Beautiful People! This is a very short episode just to wish you all a very merry Christmas. The girls have recorded a (badly edited) medley of Christmas songs as well. We wish every single one of you the very merriest Christmas and a wonderful new year. We'll be back again at the end of January, in the meantime you  can check out the girls' podcast,  I'm Not Comp...

You have no idea how much Christmas I have crammed into this episode. First up there's a quick recommendation of one of my favourite Christmas films. It's called Christmas, Again and I love it. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3894188/ Next up is a treat for any fans of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Nate Hance has done a fantastic Jazz take on the Vince Guaraldi soundtrack. Have a listen here:...

There's no hiding from it....   Christmas Is Here!  Hallelujah! The show is packed. First up why not have a listen to The Happy House Sessions Christmas Mash-Up from Steven Beech.  It's an hour of Christmas favourites all crammed together to get you in the spirit: https://hearthis.at/upliftinghousesessions/the-christmas-session-vol-2/ I've been inundated with requests from our US co...

It's December, that means it's officially Christmas and you don't have to be ashamed of listening to the podcast. First up Bob Baker is explaining the term 'Tuck in'. Then we have an interview with Brian Earl of the Christmas Past podcast.  He's got a book out that is ideal for anyone who loves the interesting history of Christmas. Here's a link: https://www.amaz...

It's episode 69. That's right 69, and you know what, I'm so mature I don't even mention it once. It's true, just listen and you'll see. The show starts with Bob Baker and Do You Hear What I Hear.  This week it's Naff. Then Paula Horwood shares the harrowing tale of how her supply teacher told the whole class who really delivers the presents on Christmas Eve, Paul...

This episode has so much in it there's barely any space to breathe. First up we have another story about the life and times of the real Saint Nicholas.  It's read to us by Scott Newman our US correspondent and host of Tinsel Tunes Podcast. Next we have Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker our podcast Barman discusses the British use of the word 'mate'. This episode's vers...

Merry Christmas you beautiful people and welcome to episode 67 of the TCP. We begin with a heart-warming story from Susan Bratcher Tischer. Then it's Wonderful Christmastime and we have more Christmas events and traditions from Bob Baker. Then I take a look at roast chestnuts and discuss the history of this delicacy and why it's not so widespread these days. Next up is an interview with...

Hello. It's Christmas. Hooray! This episode has got loads of stuff. First we have the quiz and you can compete against Todd Killian the host of Christmas Clatter. You can check out his podcast here: https://www.christmasclatter.com/ Then it's Do You Hear What I Hear? and Bob Baker looks at the word Loo. Then we take a look at T Bag's Christmas Carol from 1989 and to call it a versio...

It's a packed show you lucky boys and girls. First up Bob Baker our podcast Barman explains to our US listeners the meaning of the term 'Togs'. Then we have a look at A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa.  It's a lovely entry to the muppets Christmas canon and has some great cameos and some decent jokes. Then Bob Baker is back with Wonderful Christmastime and he tells us about...

It's another packed show and there's no time to waste. First up we give our Scandinavian-American correspondent some tips on how to make an authentic Jacob Marley Christmas costume.   Then it's this episode's version of a Christmas Carol.  It's called Huh Huh Humbug and it was part of the Beavis and Butthead Do Christmas episode. If you want to watch it it's on YouTub...

It's episode 63 of the TCP and it's great to have you hear. First up we have a Yule Log, and what better way than to celebrate the birth of Jesus than watching him drink wine next to a lovely wood fire with his faithful dog by his side. If you want to watch it, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCjjqdol4f4 Then we look at how much Bob Cratchit earned and if he was reall...

It's Episode 62 of The TCP and this episode is more Christmassy than a jolly old elf eating a christmas pudding made of holly. We start off with the abysmal Carry on Christmas.  Filled with smut and innuendo and very little of the actual story this was the first of 4 Christmas specials from the Carry on Films team. If you really want to watch it here's a link: https://www.dailymotion.com...

I recorded this the week after the previous podcast, so I was in a bit of a rush but I've done my best. We start with Do You Hear What I Hear and our self-appointed podcast barman, Bob Baker, explains to us the word 'bum'.  Is it your bottom, is it a hobo or is it both? Next up we have our second Story of Shame from the wonderful Jennifer Kay she shares the story of waking her mum u...