Totally Rad Christmas!

What’s up, dudes? Bob Baker from Festive Foreign Film Fans and I talk all about the 1984 French film “ J’ai Rencontré le Père Noël ” (“I Believe in Santa Claus”)! It’s a bizarre tale with Santa, a fairy, an ogre, and warlords. Simon is a young boy, bullied at school by peers and adults alike. His parents have been taken hostage in Africa, and the government has not responded to the ultimatum set b...

What’s up, dudes? Duane and Scott from Tinsel Tunes and Randy Anthony from Hip Christmas are with me today to discuss the IRS Records 1987 promotional Christmas compilation and subsequent 1990 commercial release “Just in Time for Christmas.” Both albums are full of alternative artists with quirky, original Christmas songs. Some are very good. Others are great for background music at parties. I.R.S...

What’s up, dudes? AA and CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night join me to dive into 1989’s “Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket!” It’s the “Rogue One” of the One Year War , and it happens at Christmas! In the final days of the One Year War of UC 0079, a young boy named Al who idolizes war and giant mech suits befriends Zeon special ops member Bernie.  Bernie is part of a cadre of terroris...

What's up, dudes? What's up, dudes? I've got Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas and Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X'masu here to dive the weird and wonderful Christmas special from Max Headroom! Yes, we get into 1986's "Max Headroom's Giant Christmas Turkey" and it's hit song Merry Christmas Santa Claus (You're A Lovely Guy) ! Matt Frewer is Max...

What’s up, dudes? Scott  from Jingle Jank and Tinsel Tunes is here with me to talk about the two part "Married...with Children" Christmas episode 'It's a Bundyful Life!' In part one, Al tries to finally provide his family with the perfect Christmas through the use of his bank's Christmas Club. He's saved up enough to actually get them gifts! Unfortunately, while...

What’s up, dudes? What gift does Santa get? That question is answered in this Australian production. Bradley Lyndon from Million Monkey Theater joins me to talk the Louis Corbo book-turned-special “The Adventures of Candy Claus!” A family decides to gift Santa two dolls from the children around the world. As Santa flies back the North Pole, the aerokinetic misanthrope Ohno opens the present and st...

What’s up, dudes? In 1988, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” was a huge hit, and introduced us to the titular character. Disney then thought it was a great idea to give him his own Disneyland show ! I’ve got Tim Babb from Can’t Wait for Christmas with me to talk all about this bonkers Roger Rabbit Christmas stage show! Yes, it’s “Roger Rabbit and the Christmas Factory!” It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa’s sti...

What's up, dudes? It's one of the greatest Christmas songs ever written and recorded, but most of us Americans have never heard of it! Adam Parker Sibun from Merry Britsmas is here with me to talk all about the Shakin' Stevens classic "Merry Christmas, Everyone!" In the summer of 1984, composer Bob Heatlie wrote and recorded his demo for the song in sweltering heat. The so...

What’s up, dudes? Ed Daly , author of The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide to Your Favorite Holiday , and I take a dive into a Showtime TV show. It’s Gary Shandling’s Christmas Show! After a brief monologue, Gary hosts a big Christmas party for his friends and family. His mother arrives and gifts him his father’s old pocket watch. One by one, guests begin to leave until Gary is left alone. As he...

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got the amazing Thom Crowe from ‘Tis the Podcast with me to talk about the holiday classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Shown throughout the ‘80s, the special was a staple during December, and has remained so. In 1988, it was released on VHS, and according to the cover box: “Dr. Seuss is back with his tongue-twisting verse and lighthearted music to delight children of e...

What’s up, dudes? Shawn Robare from Cult Film Club , Crestwood House , and Plastic Rocket Pop and Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ are with me to discuss “Kidd Video!” That’s right! We’re talking the long lost “Kidd Video Christmas Special!” It’s ‘80s cartoon awesomeness re-edited in ‘91 to fill a one hour time slot on WGN.  The special consists of 2 episodes of the show, ‘Double Trouble’ and ‘Mas...

What’s up, dudes? I've got a whole parade of All-Stars here talking the 1987 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Anthony from ‘Tis the Podcast , Charlyn from Take a Chic Peek , and Manny from Feliz Christmas, Merry Navidad join me to dive into this moment of '80s awesomeness! The 61st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 1987, in New York City, and shown to vie...

What's up, dudes? It's a brand new Christmas album by Ralphie, Schwartz, and Flick called "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out", released through Outland Records! Talk about party to the max! Mike Patton from Snow in Southtown podcast joins me to talk his new concept alum all about the 1983 classic! Ralphie channels his inner Ramone and has some great tunes to jam to! Go dig it! CD...

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got award winning singer Rehya Stevens here to talk about her brand new Christmas album “Santa’s Takin’ Over the Town!” From the acoustic ballad ‘Early Winter’ to the quasi-12 bar blues title track , each song is expertly crafted and orchestrated! And be sure to hit up ‘Be My Baby by Christmas Night!’ Its uptempo flair and catchy melody are sure to have you tappin’ your toes...

What’s up, dudes? It’s Christmas Podcast Day 2023! This year the Christmas Podcast Network is covering adaptations of “A Christmas Carol!” I've got Santa Ambassador Matt Spaulding from  North Pole Radio with me to talk about “The Real Ghostbusters” season 1 episode ‘Xmas Marks the Spot!’ The Ghostbusters are driving back from a bust when they inadvertently enter a rift in the space-time conti...

What’s up, dudes? Happy Halloween! Yes, it’s October 31, All Hallows Eve, and that means we’re talking about the Urtext of horror slashers, “Halloween” and its network television debut. There are frights and jumps, and many deaths from unsuspecting teenage babysitters. It’s such a monumental movie that it spawned a multiversal franchise spanning 45 years.  Halloween is an iconic slasher film writt...

What's up, dudes? It's another minisode! Today we're celebrating Halloween and Christmas with the John Barrett penned Ted E. Bear story "Christmas Comes to Monster Mountain!" It’s a the literary sequel to “ The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas ” and “ The Great Bear Scare .” John Barrett came up with the story to “The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas” and developed the tel...

What’s up, dudes? It's a Marvel Comics Christmas with AA and CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night ! We're talking the Outback era of Chris Claremont and Marc Silvestri's X-Men run! Yes, it's Uncanny X-Men #230! The X-Men defeated the Adversary and the world presumes them dead. In truth, they've taken over the Reavers's base in the Australian Outback. Having ousted...

What’s up, dudes? Ron , Jay , and Lindsey from the Film Strip podcast are with me to dive into (pun intended) “Jaws: The Revenge!” Yes, it’s a quasi-direct sequel to the original in a “Jaws” multiverse. Chief Brody has passed away, and his wife Ellen is feeling lonely and nostalgic at Christmas. When her younger son Sean is killed by a great white, she needs a change of scenery. Her other son Mich...

What’s up, dudes? Christmas Podcast Day 2023 is fast approaching! That’s right! This November 1st you’ll be able to listen to an entire Band Aid super group’s worth of Christmas podcasts! The theme is the Charles Dickens masterpiece "A Christmas Carol!" You'll hear about movies, tv show episodes, music, games, radio plays, and anything else you can imagine all on November 1st! Make...

What's up, dudes? Adam Pope from Wizards! The Podcast Guide to Comics and The Retro Network is here to talk about the 1983 Disney Channel show “Welcome to Pooh Corner!” That’s right! It’s a live action Pooh bear and all the Hundred Acre Wood friends! In “ Christmas at Pooh Corner ,” Pooh can hardly contain his excitement for Christmastide. When his Pooh-koo clock alerts him that the season ha...

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells with me talking about the made for TV movie “A Hobo’s Christmas!” The Bernard Hughes/Gerald McRaney two-hander does Hallmark better than Hallmark! Chance Grovner abandoned his family 25yrs earlier in order to find work to support them. With Christmas approaching and his age increasing, Chance leaves his friends to spend one more Chri...

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House , Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ , and Tommy Coombs the Pop Daddy here to talk about the Christmas episodes of the 1988 syndicated game show “Funhouse!” Hosted by JD Roth, two teams competed in Christmas themed stunts for the opportunity to run through the Funhouse to win ultimate prizes! The season 1 episode sees the red team f...

What’s up, dudes? 40 years ago, the Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade was broadcast live on National TV! Disney connoisseurs Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas and Ague Designs are here with me to break it down! Joan Lunden and Mike Douglas host this 1983 Christmas parade with narration written by Doug Cody. The production was directed by...

What’s up, dudes? It’s another bonkers He-Man Christmas tale from the UK comics ! This time I’ve got Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas and Thom Crowe from ‘Tis the Podcast with me to break down the power of Grayskull! Hordak has cast a spell that freezes men’s hearts, cutting out all hope. Desperate to lift this ice-fear, He-Man and the heroic warriors battle the evil Horde. Unfortunately, the villa...