Totally Rad Christmas!

What’s up, dudes? In memory of Ozzy, Duane Bailey from Tinsel Tunes and Matt Wheeler from Resurrection Metal Radio join me to talk 1988 Headbangers Christmas! Yes, it’s Christmas Eve on MTV’s Headbangers Ball, and Ozzy Osbourne and Zakk Wylde are hosting the festivities. We’re introduced to a slew of ‘80s metal bands, but kicking off the festivities is Ozzy himself with “Crazy Babies!” Poison, Jud...

What’s up, dudes? Kim Cooper from Planning for Christmas and Holiday Seasons is with me to dive into the Better Homes and Gardens Christmas issue from December 1985! It’s a Christmas across America , as the publication presents a treasury of Yuletide gifts, decorations, and traditions! Founded in 1922, the magazine became known as one of the Seven Sisters, geared towards married women and homemake...

What’s up, dudes? Merry Christmas in July! He’s a Mr. Rogers colleague who went on to become a national treasure! Yes, it’s Ernie Coombs! CJ Bélanger from Rose Suchak Ladder joins me to talk about a Mr. Dressup Christmas! In this 1989(?) episode , Hisani Clarke and Alyson Court join the titular host for a Christmas tree trimming party. Alyson goes to bake Christmas cookies while Hisani shovels sno...

What's up, dudes? We here at Totally Rad Christmas are saddened by the passing of metal legend Ozzy Osbourne. We already upcoming episodes featuring the icon on Headbangers Christmas and Trick or Treat scheduled this season, but now they'll be extra meaningful. Stay tuned for those. In the meantime, check out these Holiday IDs from Ozzy himself! Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes! Check...

What’s up, dudes? It's the gentleman thief...or at least his grandson! Yes, Robbie Sherman from Conversations with Robbie Sherman joins me to talk "Lupin III" Christmas episodes! Taken from part 2,  we meet Lupin and gang as they try to steal an important bottle of wine and rob Tiffany’s jewelry store on a dare. In “ The Sleight Before Christmas, ” the last remaining bottle of Borde...

What’s up, dudes? Come live your fantasy in Beverly Hills. Come on and make your dreams come true. William Bruce West from Remember That Show? and West Week Eve r and Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ are with me to do that, and talk about the 1987 cartoon Beverly Hills Teens Christmas episode "Miracle at the Teen Club!" In this two-part episode from Dec. 17-18, 1987, Buck attempts to thr...

What’s up, dudes? It's the Hallmark Ornament Premiere, so I’ve got the Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast and Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax here to talk the 1989 Hallmark Dreambook —all 32 pages of it! That’s right! We get into baubles and finials and cameos! Oh my! We talk our personal collections and which ones from 1989 we own! Spoilers: I have the entire Norman Rockwell cameo set f...

What’s up, dudes? It’s a space cowboy cartoon from the ‘80s. No, not BraveStarr. Kevin Williams from ‘Tis the Soundtrack joins me to talk about The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers “Marshmallow Trees!” Zozo and Rangers Niko and Buzzwang introduce kiwi  trees to the planet Granna. Unfortunately, the planet's two suns have an adverse effect on the trees, making them complete their entire cycle...

What’s up, dudes? I've got Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas and Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X'masu here to talk the wonky version of “A Christmas Carol!” Yes, it’s “Scrooge’s Rock ’N’ Roll Christmas” starring Jack Elam and ‘60s/‘70s musical acts! Airing in 1984, the special shows Ebenezer Scrooge in his counting house. Enigmatically, a young girl goes through an unseen time slip à...

What's up, dudes? It's the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, so that means we're halfway to Christmas! Here are a few of my friends and I playing a random game. Enjoy! Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes! Check us out on  Facebook , Twitter ,  Instagram ,  Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade , Teepublic.com , or TotallyRadChristmas.com !  Later, dudes!

What’s up, dudes? ’Twas the night before Half-Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there! Yes, he’s the magical gift bringer that makes  children all over the world happy. Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas is with me to talk all about the International Santa Cla...

What’s up, dudes? It’s the 1985 Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade, broadcast live on National TV! Disney connoisseurs Tim Babb from Can’t Wait for Christmas and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas and Ague Designs are here with me to break it down! Joan Lunden and Ben Vereen host this Christmas parade with narration written by Doug Cody. The production was directed by Chico Fernandez. Aft...

What’s up, dudes? Clue is one my family’s favorite board games. I’m joined by my brother Danny to talk about the British game show version of it. Yes, there was an extended Christmas special and everything! We’re talking Cluedo “Christmas Past, Christmas Present!” It’s Christmas Day at Arlington Grange, and the lady of the manor, Mrs. Peacock, has invited a few close friends to share the turkey di...

What’s up, dudes? Remember when Sears, JC Penney, and Montgomery Wards would print wish books? Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ and Michael May from After Lunch do, and they’re  with me  to look through the 1985 Sears Wish Book! From clothes to jewelry to toys , it had every gift idea you could possibly want! The book starts off with a nice little poem, spread out every fourth page. What follows i...

 What’s up, dudes?  Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and I take a trip to Emily Bear's house to visit the Muppets! That's right! We're talking the 1987 special "A Muppet Family Christmas"! We get into obscure cameos, Sam Eagle's one-liners, and more!  Kermit and the gang travel to Fozzie's mom's house to surprise her for Christmas. Little do they kno...

What’s up, dudes? It’s all about WWF Prime Time Wrestling Christmas 1987, battle royale style with Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa ,  Ron from the Film Strip podcast , Joe from Now Watch This , Manny from Feliz Christmas, Merry Navidad , and CJ from Rose Suchak Ladder ! We talk Bobby the Brain and Gorilla! Also, we dive into Hogan and Dibiasi! We body slam Strike Force and the Islanders! This e...

What’s up, dudes? “Gremlins” is a classic holiday horror, and I’ve got artist and author of the Banned Book Club series Ryan Estrada here to talk about! Yes, we really get into the “Gremlins” original script by Chris Columbus and its novelization by George Gipe! In the original script, Billy is fantasy author and sticks up for himself much more. Of course, the gremlins themselves are also more vic...

What’s up, dudes? Wake up guys! It’s Christmas and I’ve hidden all the eggs! Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ and Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax are with me to talk ALF “Oh, Tannerbaum!” It’s the first Christmas episode of the series, and it’s very different front the more famous super depressing special. After ALF cuts down the family Christmas tree on Christmas Eve , Willie goes looking for...

What’s up, dudes? It's a lost episode! It was originally recorded in 2024, but delayed due to lost and inferior audio. Yes, Ron and Jay from the Film Strip podcast are with me to dig into the low budget 1984 Santa slasher "Don't Open Till Christmas!" It's Christmas in London, and Scotland Yard is after a mysterious slayer of Santas. Somebody's killing people dressed l...

What's up, dudes? I've got Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa with me to dig into Charles Schulz’s Peanuts. That’s right! It’s the 1974 special It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown! Released on VHS in 1986, the gang tries to decorate eggs and prepare for the holiday shenanigans of the title character. Oh, Linus! Silly goose! In one of the Ch...

What’s up, dudes? It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! That’s right! It's the 5th Annual Totally Rad Christmas Awards, also known as the Raddies! This year I'm in Videoland at the Palace of Power! Captain N, Princess Lana, Mega Man, Simon Belmont, and Kid Icarus help me host the awards. And I can’t forget to mention all the assistance I received from ‘Tis the Podcast elf Thom Cro...

What’s up, dudes? I've got Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House here with me during this Passiontide to talk the Rankin Bass Easter special shown throughout the '80s, "Here Comes Peter Cottontail"! There's a hyper-color witch, a time machine, and the longest Easter egg delivering contest ever! If you're wondering if a French caterpillar with a human head can drive...

What's up, dudes? Jason Rhodes from Holidays Unknown and I talk the third Berenstain Bears special " The Berenstain Bears Easter Surprise !" This one's got it all! Winter is stuck, but it's ok because Snarf can wiggle his whiskers and make it all better! Small Bear just has to get to him! Can he reach Boss Bunny in time? Can he make spring appear? Can he get his Easter Sur...

What’s up, dudes? Attention, Kmart shoppers! Yes, we’re talking all about the home of the blue light special. It’s a Kmart Christmas! Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax and Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette join me live to watch some ‘80s Kmart Christmas commercials !  The store that would become Kmart was founded by SS Kresge after he met Frank Woolworth. Inspired by his stores, Kresge inves...

What’s up, dudes? Merry Christmas 2!! “Santa Claus: The Movie” is a fantastic origin story, made better by Henry Mancini's score and a killer song of Sheena Easton. Thus, Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells joins me to really dig into a particular cue from the “Santa Claus: The Movie” score and dish about the Christmas carol medley of it all as well. First, we get into the nostalgic synths...