Totally Rad Christmas!

What’s up, dudes? Remember the Brit-pop group XTC? Well, in 1983 they released a Christmas single under the pseudonym The Three Wise Men in order to test out a new producer, David Lord. Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas joins me to talk all about “Thanks for Christmas” and its B-side “ Countdown to Christmas Party Time !” The single had a few in jokes in the liner notes too! The writing is cred...

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells with me to talk all about the anthology special “Bugs Bunny’s Looney Christmas Tales!” Released in ‘79, right on the cusp of the ‘80s, it’s got 3 newly animated shorts held together by a loose framing device! Oh, and it’s quite fun and spectacular too! The meta aspect of the special begins as Bugs Bunny, rehearsing his carolers, tell...

What’s up, dudes? Tim Williams from the 80’s Flick Flashback and Joe Wade from Christmas Creeps join me to track down the Christmas in this Sylvester Stallone action movie from 1986! Marion Cobretti is the lead cop on the Zombie Squad, known for his steely demeanor and lethal efficiency. After thwarting a hostage situation in the Christmas aisle of a supermarket, he suspects the Night Slasher kill...

What's up, dudes? I got the band of podcasters  back together to share our wishlists of ‘80s musicians we wish had recorded Christmas songs! Duane from Tinsel Tunes, Ken from Sounds of Christmas, Scott from Holly Jolly X’masu, and Vinnie from Huey and Bax join me to delve into this fascinating look at missed opportunity! We cover all our bases! Metal? Check. Pop? Got it! Bands only ever heard...

What's up, dudes? Vinnie Brezinsky and I gab about some cool and fun Halfmas and Christmas in July activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! I asked Vinnie to be a special TRC correspondent, and he delivered in spades! He visited Martin House , Harvest Hall , Good Things for All Seasons , Campo Verde , Decorator's Warehouse , and Rocket Fizz ! I got to check out the Charlie Brown Christm...

What’s up, dudes? Ashley Dunbar from the Magic of the Season and Charlyn Lewis from Take a Chic Peek and And This Christmas Will Be join me to gab about the greatest doll around! Yep, it’s all about Barbie! There’s so much to discuss that we even have a special guest appearance by Kim Cooper from Planning for Christmas ! In the 1981 Kid Stuff album Christmas , spend a joyous Christmas with Barbie...

What's up, dudes? I'm here with some tubular and totally magical guests ever to be interviewed! That's right! It's the Ghost of Christmas Rad and the Ginger Rad Man from Earth-80S in the multiverse, where it's always the '80s! They told me all about their battle with Winterbolt and how they saved their world! They even gave me the lowdown on some of their bodacious fr...

What’s up, dudes? Remember "Today's Special?" The mannequin comes to life and is friends with a rhyming mouse? Well, Ashley Dunbar from the Magic of the Season and CJ Bélanger from Christmas Sessions join me to talk all about this mashup of "Mannequin" and Sesame Street! We get into all of the craziness of the 2 part Christmas special ! In Christmas: Part 1 , Jodie, Sam, a...

What’s up, dudes? It's the Hallmark Ornament Premiere, so I’ve got one of the Hallmark Dream Guys here to talk the 1986 Hallmark Dreambook —all 16 pages of it! Anthony Caruso of ‘Tis the Podcast joins me to talk  finials and Shirt Tales and cameos! Oh my! We talk our personal collections and which ones from 1986 we own! Spoilers: I have the entire Norman Rockwell cameo set from 80-89! Or do I...

What’s up, dudes? It’s the 200th episode, so I’ve got All-Star and Raddie winner Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast with me to play a special Christmas music game! We’ve remade the 2nd cassette of the Time Life Treasury of Christmas using only versions of songs from the ‘80s! That’s right! Goodbye, Bing Crosby! Hello, Dolly and Kenny! Beat it, Perry Como! I'm chillin' with the Eurythmi...

What’s up, dudes? I've got Charlie Ague of Closer to Christmas and Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast here with me to talk all about the original orange tabby Heathcliff! Move over, Garfield! Here's the street version! In "North Pole Cat," the mailman tells Heathcliff that Santa is returning their letters. Intrigued, the rough and tough cat grabs Spike and heads to the North...

What’s up, dudes? Remember when Rocky Balboa ended the Cold War on Christmas Day? Ashley Dunbar from the Magic of the Season, CJ Bélanger from Christmas Sessions , and Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast remember, and they join me to talk about “Rocky IV!” Eye of the Tiger returns with a cadre of dope tunes to help Rocky avenge his fallen comrade! Boxing champion Rocky Balboa is living his best l...

What’s up, dudes? I’ve got Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells and and Santa Ambassador Matt Spaulding from  North Pole Radio with me to talk all about the hodgepodge—smorgasbord, if you like— 1982 Christmas special “A Disney Christmas Gift!” The special was made to distract from the fact that Disney had to delay the release of “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.” The special is a compilation of Disney a...

What’s up, dudes? It’s an episode so big I had to have 2 sets of guests! Yes, it’s the space cop BraveStarr! I’ve got 3 new members joining my BraveStarr club: AA and CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night , and Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas ! Everyone wanted to talk a BraveStarr Christmas and “ Tex’s Terrible Night !” In this 1987 Filmation version of “A Christmas Carol ,” Marshall BraveStarr...

What’s up, dudes? It makes sense that a Christian music record label would release a version of the Christmas Story, right? Yup. Sparrow Records, founded in 1976 by Billy Ray Hearn, then A&R director at Myrrh Records, did exactly that! In 1987, Sparrow released a promotional album to radio stations containing several of their biggest artists narrating the Nativity story. The B-side contained s...

What's up, dudes? Once again,  I’ve got Christmas Clatter host Todd Killian here to discuss the back door Christmas in May “Newhart” episode ‘ The Prodigal Daryl !’ Either the writer really loved Christmas or there was a Christmas episode they hadn’t used and really wanted to! Joanna decides to take Christmas card pictures early since she and Dick always miss the opportunity during the season...

 What’s up, dudes? I've got critically acclaimed singer and songwriter Rehya Stevens here to talk all about Amy Grant Christmas ventures in the '80s! There was her 1983 release " A Christmas Album ," her 1986 endeavor with Art Garfunkel and Jimmy Webb " The Animals' Christmas ," and her 1986 tv  special Headin' Home for the Holidays !    After completing her...

What’s up, dudes? B-movie queen Sybil Danning bares it all in this Christmas(?) tale of seduction and murder, and I’ve got Shawn , Jaime , and Pax from Cult Film Club , Crestwood House , I Read Movies , Plastic Rocket Pop , and more to talk all about it! That's right! It's the 1984 erotic thriller "They're Playing with Fire!" Literature professor Diane hires her student Ja...

What’s up, dudes? It’s a prog rock Christmas! Yes, we’re talking Chris Squire and Alan White’s “Run with the Fox!” This single along with B-side “ Return of the Fox ” was recorded and released in 1981 on Atlantic Records. The song is a masterclass on pedal point, syncopation, and suspended chords, with a driving beat and occasional mixed meter just to keep things interesting. Chris Squire and Alan...

What’s up, dudes?  I pity the fool who misses this episode all about the toughest man in the world! Yes, Bradley Lyndon from Million Monkey Theater joins me to talk all about the team up between Mr. T and Emmanuel Lewis in this wacky 1984 special !   Mr. T stars as Benny, a Salvation Army-style Santa  who meets a young latch-key kid, played by Emmanuel Lewis of TV's Webster , who seems to hav...

What’s up, dudes? It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! That’s right! I’m here with my cohosts, the ‘Tis the Podcast elves Julia, Anthony, and Thom, for the 3rd Annual Raddies!! After the Academy refined the nomination and voting process last year, the star-studded evening went off without a hitch...sort of! Everyone from Rad Santa to Ashley Dunbar to CJ Bélanger   was looking fantastic and...

What’s up, dudes? It's time for the 3rd Annual Totally Rad Christmas Awards, colloquially known as the Raddies! Join me and Charlyn Lewis from Take a Chic Peek as we interview a few of the guests and nominees as they make their way down the red and green carpet! This Raddies pre-show has it all! Take a Chic Peek FB: @takeachicpeek Twitter: @TakeAChicPeek IG: @takeachicpeek Give us a buzz! Sen...

What’s up, dudes? Happy 3 year anniversary! Yes, it’s been 3 years of ‘80s Christmas to the max! Enjoy my full theme song! I originally released this to celebrate 100 days to Christmas! Even though I want to redo a few things in the recording, hopefully this helps make your season bright…or at least start getting you into the spirit of things! Anyway, enjoy! Oh, and special thanks to Matt McGrath...

What's up, dudes? Shopping for toys should be one of the JOYS OF CHRISTMAS! That’s right! I’ve got Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette and Santa Ambassador Matt Spaulding from  North Pole Radio here to talk all about Kay·Bee Toy & Hobby Shops , known later as KB Toys! It was the toy store in the mall, and we loved it!  When mom and dad went to check out the deals on new appliances at S...

What’s up, dudes? If your stocking gets stolen and your tree can't be found, you may as well call us 'cause we'll be around. We have to work Christmas, so if you're in a pinch, just give Blue Moon a jingle and ask for the Grinch. That’s right! Karen Flieger from The Retro Network , Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas , and Michael Christelman of the Saturday Morning Mafia are...