Total Christmas Podcast

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=DNh1Z3AOnU0Next up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker looks into the word "Knackers". What does it mean and where is it from?Then it's time for The Quiz. I scored 8 out of 10, be...

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's looking at what it means to use the word 'banger'.Check out Bob's podcast Festive Foreign Film Fans here:https:...

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 youth production and they'd added a modern twist. The it's Spread A Smile Of Joy and Bob Baker talks about ho...

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.Then it's the quiz. I scored 8, let me know how you got on.Then Bob returns with Spread A Smile Of Joy a...

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 return of What The Dickens, and I talk about why Scrooge is called Scrooge and Marley is called Marley, and also is it possible for the...

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 man.Check out Bob's podcast here:https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episode's version of A Ch...

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 an episode of Chucklevision called A Christmas Chuckle. It's a very loose take on the story, but it has its momen...

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 here:https://www.christmasclatter.com/Then I recite from memory, How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr Seuss. Next up we ha...

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't had a yule log for a while but we have one now. This one is Fireplace for the Home Classic Edition on Netflix.&nb...

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=XUxo_WbtlQ8Next up is the Christmas joke and the less said about that the better.Then we play another song fr...

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-my-christmas-villageNext up it's Jack Ask and this time the question comes from our Scandinavian America...

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 a high tech way of keeping it Christmas all year long.Then it's The Christmas Quiz and we have Ed Daly on to see how well he...

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 relates a couple of stories about Christmas.In the quiz this week I managed 9 out of 10, see if you can do any ...

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 up is the quiz. I scored 7, see if you can beat that.Then it's the joke. The less said the bet...

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 the UK Pop Idol, Will Young, released a Christmas single in 2019 and though it's a lovely song it ...

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 Christmas. It's okay I suppose.You can watch a very poor version here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioTEgEcBP...

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 Christmas Everyday and it's another great idea for how to keep the Christmas spirit all year long.Next up is the Quiz. Ca...

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=QVnZSrNE3FUThen Jennifer Kay shares the story of when she, her sister and in a separate story her son found out the truth about Santa Claus.N...

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=c9H6Xd1CSaAThen it's Bob Baker our Podcast Barman with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's talking about Christmas Hampers.Then we have The Quiz and it's all about Santa. We have Matt Spalding from North Pole Radio ...

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 lovely summer Christmas music.Then I have an interview with a friend of my family, Jade, who spent the first 14 yea...

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 a laugh:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll-V-zSWPdI&t=1528sThen it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker is lo...

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 what it's like donning the big red suit and being the man himself.To listen to Matt's podcast check it out her...

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 by Scott Newman.Check out Scott on Tinsel Tunes:https://tinseltunes.com/Then Bob is back with Christmas Everyday with an id...

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=8bdKWoQNilIThen Bob Baker our Podcast Barman discusses a rather rude English word that's not quite so rude overseas.After that we have the quiz. Try to beat my score.Then we look at ...

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 historical or literary figures. You'll even find out why horse shoes are lucky.Thanks to a suggestion form Benji ...

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=HrmggCLBYYwThen Bob Baker is here with Do You Here What I Hear and Bob is very interested in 'snogging',Then it's this episode's version of A Christmas...

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 lyrics as he can. The song is catchy, the video is awful.Check it out:https://www.youtube.com/watch...

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/@SantaandRuudyWe have part 3 of our series about Christmas in the Netherlands. This time we discuss the wonderful tradition of Chocolate Letters. Yum.Then we have the sad...

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 dialogue isn't quite there, but nearly all the scenes from the book are here. It's an Australian production...

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_kjYeFkNext it's Bob Baker who looks at what us Brits mean when we call someone a muppet.Then it's the quiz and you know ...

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 if you want to put yourself through it, here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqSGpnpoc9o&t=2381sThen B...

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 Classic Song. This one is an overlooked offering from The Killers, A Great Big Sled. It's criminal this i...

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 Podcast and also the author of the Christmas Past book. Here's a link:https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fas...

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 Complaining with Robin & Juno:https://anchor.fm/notcomplainingif you want to get in touch you can email me...

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:https://natehance.bandcamp.com/album/a-charlie-brown-christmas-nhancedThen it's Do You Hear What I Hear with Bob B...

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 correspondent Scott Newman for the What The Dickens segment, so I do my best to cover all of them.There...

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.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939XThen we have the quiz and you can compete with our US correspond...

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,Paula is the creator of Baubicles and you can learn a bit more here:https://baubicles.co.uk/Next up we have the quiz and it's out with t...

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 version of A Christmas Carol is the Bewitched episode Humbug Not To Be Spoken Here. It's a blast from the past and isn...

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 Paula Horwood the creator of Baubicles. These are a fantastic decoration to hang on your tree that you ca...

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 version of A Christmas Carol is twisting the truth beyond recognition. Plus it's crap.You can watch it here if you feel ...

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 some of the wonderful activities you can get involved with this Christmas.After that we have an interview with Tod...

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 YouTube, but it's lots of parts you have to watch in a row, here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD2W-rTFVaI&list...

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=SCjjqdol4f4Then we look at how much Bob Cratchit earned and if he was really that poor.In this episode's Do You Hear What I Hear our self-appointed podcast bartender Bob Baker explains the me...

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/video/x8arozjThen it's time for Do You Hear What I Hear with Bob Baker. This episode he's looking ...

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 up (who'd been working all night in the ICU) to the sound of her and her sister's glorious singing.Then we hav...

Merry Christmas in July you beautiful people.This episode starts with our weekly quiz. Do you know what colour mistletoe berries are? If you do, you'll get at least one question right. If you don't.... what? of course you know what colour they are.Then we have a Story of Shame sent in by the mom of our podcast mascot Elmer, Jennifer Kay.This week the Do You Hear What I Hear from our podcast barman, Bob Baker, is all about Nappies.Then I talk about Christmas in J...

I've been ill so don't give me a hard time if this episode isn't up to the usual standard.We start with a Christmas Not So Classic this time it's 21st Century Christmas an attempt by Cliff Richard to get a Number one single in his 6th consecutive decade. It's not that bad... or that good.Our Self-appointed podcast barman Bob Baker explains the difference between Pissed and Pissed depending on which side of the Atlantic you're on.Then we have a new segment. I bought a Christ...

Here we are, together again. It's great to see you.First up we have The Worst Christmas Present Ever sent in by the self-appointed podcast barman Bob Baker. Sometimes gifts can really hurt your feelings.Travis Gronsdahl has sent us in his favourite yule log, and it's naff. But they're all naff so what do you expect. This one is the official DC Comics one from 2021 and if you've got 10 hours to spare you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayb2MxAitUAThen...

I'm here, you're here, let's talk about Christmas.First up it's a story of shame, this one was sent in by Travis Gronsdahl and it's a story of a Secret Santa and a bunch of very rude colleagues.Then Frank the Tank has sent us a Curious Christmas Custom. This one is quite heartbreaking for all the wrong reasons.Then Wayne Clarke from the Christmas Alphabet podcast has sent in a What The Dickens!Admittedly it's one we've already covered, but he does such a good job of explaining it, we ca...

Here it is, the answer to all your prayers.After the success of last episode's brand new advice column, Jack-Ask, 2 people have contacted the show asking for solutions to their problems. Once again your heroic host has stepped into the breach to save Christmas.Then it's a brand new segment 'Do You Hear What I Hear'. Bob Baker, the show's self appointed bar tender, translates the English meaning of a Christmas word into the American English meaning. Then Kevin Church has sent...

Welcome to the show you beautiful people.This episode starts with a brand new segment called Jack-Ask (which is a terrible name and needs to be changed). For some reason a listener thinks your host, Jack, is the person to ask for advice on a Christmas dilemma. What do you do when a guest brings very little food to the table, but takes loads of leftovers when they leave?Then it's the triumphant return of Robin Sings (which should really be called Robin and Juno Sing). We had ...

Hello.It's me.It's another "great" episode. We've had a lovely letter from our new Podcast Bartender Bob Baker, who shares his love of Christmas with us.Then it's the return of Wayne Clarke, the host of The Christmas Alphabet Podcast and he shares with us the story of how he found out the truth about Santa. To have a listen to his podcast, here's a link:http://christmasalphabet.com/Then we have a hilarious joke. You'll probably be laughing so hard you pass out and miss...

Hello you beautiful person.It's a jam packed episode with all sorts of crap.Want to watch a boring yule log that's out of focus because BB8 is in front of it beeping occasionally?Well here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb0eTSE22pM&list=PLPiftmz8-_6AMwI6o-VXb_bm3KbM3nHfg&index=1&t=245sThen it's What The Dickens, and in my humble opinion this one is a gem. We learn about how Scrooge could tell the time in the dark.Then we have a movie quiz all about Santa's wife, or...

Hooray, it's another episode of The Total Christmas Podcast.We start off with an interesting feature from Frank the Tank our Curious Customs Correspondent. He's curious to know if some of the customs in the US have made it over the pond to the UK.Then we have the return of The Christmas Not So Classic. This time we look at It's Christmas All Over the World by Sheena Easton.If you don't know the tune you can check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Valp3rAFubAThen Benji Pe...

Has it really been 2 weeks already? Well here we are again with another 'wonderful' episode of The TCP.First up your host reads an old Christmas story from Scotland about a shepherd boy who has lost a sheep on Christmas Eve.Then we have a very short segment where I ask why Frank the Tank hasn't sent me anything in a while.Then we have a lovely interview with Wayne Clarke, the host of The Christmas Alphabet Podcast. He's been a baptist minister for over 30 years and he shares some ...

It's episode 50 of The Total Christmas Podcast, that's half a century, wow.The Yule Log for this episode is from the TV show This Is Us. Watch the family house burning for a solid hour. It's not great.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmnW81C_tVg&t=1sIn this episode we have another deep look at some of the obscure phrases in A Christmas Carol. Why was Marley "as dead as doornail"? You'll soon find out.Then I share the story of how a friend of mine decided that instea...

In the first episode of the Total Christmas Podcast we introduce some of the segments we'll be featuring each episode.We discuss the classic Christmas love song A Winter's Tale by David Essex, the Christmas sport of Genna played in Ethiopia, Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol and much more.There's also a disclaimer at the start apologising for the quality of this first attempt at a podcast.You'd think it would be easy recording something like this but we like to think we've proved otherwise.Merry Chr...

Great to see you, thanks for tuning in.First up we have a follow on from last episode's segment about the German smoker ornaments. This time we look at the Moosmann from Vogtland and we also have a couple of stories about them.Then we have a great Story of Shame from L C Newman who tells the tale of how they nearly blew the whole Santa secret by staying up all night drinking and playing with a slot car track.Then we play one more song from Adam Kennedy and his Creative Commonaires,&nbsp...

Did you miss me?Cause I missed you.It's the first episode of the new year and it's the usual stuff.First up we have this episode's version of A Christmas Carol. It's called We Wish You A Mandy Christmas and it is an episode of the BBC TV series Mandy starring Diane Morgan.I really enjoyed it and maybe you will too, here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQF_iwLKxwk&t=884sThen we have another Yule Log. This one was the 'Pool Log and it was part of the marketing for...

Merry Christmas you beautiful people!We recorded this episode on Christmas day just after Santa had been.It's a short one, just to wish all our wonderful listeners a very Merry Christmas, plus there's a song from Juno and Jack and a Christmas mash up.You know we love ya!Merry Christmas

It's Christmas you beautiful people.Let's celebrate by listening to some imbecile shouting into a microphone.First up Julie Sibilla shares the worst Christmas present that her nan gave to her mum and brother.This episode's Yule Log is the Arendelle Castle Yule Log from Frozen, and it's on Disney plus. If you haven't got Disney plus, don't worry, it's a pretty naff yule log.Then Ed Daley, author of The Christmas Book, tells us a bit of the background to the David Bowie and Bing Crosby cl...

It's Christmas! and you're beautiful.Hooray.This episode is packed to the rafters.First up is another great song from Adam Kennedy and his Creative Commonaires. This one is called The Plight Before Christmas and you can watch the video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeOa36NjAGUThen Ed Daly, author of The Christmas Book, tells us about the origins of two of the most popular Christmas toys, the Teddy Bear and Barbie.To read more about this stuff, check out his book:https://www.amazon.com/...

Welcome to The Total Christmas Podcast, it's December and it really is Christmas and it's another packed show.First up Ed Daley reads another part from his book. This time he explains how a clerical error led to It's A Wonderful Life becoming one of the most popular Christmas films of all time.If you want to read more, check out his book:https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Book-Ultimate-Favorite-Holiday/dp/B09HS14DFMNext up we have the story of the worst Christmas present that Kevin Church...

This show is packed to the gills. We have it all, bad editing, poor sound quality, boring content, you name it, we've got it.First up is Santa Claus is NOT Coming to Town, and Katie Gibson shares the story of how she kept the magic alive for her younger sister.Rich Chambers shares another Christmas memory and we listen to his take on The Snow Miser and The Heat Miser from The Year Without a Santa Claus. Check out Rich's album here:https://richchambers.com/santa-s-rockin-bandThen w...

You're here! And it's great to see you.In this episode we start with another story and song from Rich Chambers. The song this week is called Hold On Santa and you can hear the whole thing here:https://richchambers.com/santa-s-rockin-bandThen we have an interview with Ed Daly about his fantastic new book, The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide to Your Favorite Holiday.Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HS14DFMHe's also on the Baller Lifestyle Podcast, check it out he...

Hooray for another episode of The Total Christmas Podcast.First up we look at The Eye of Sauron Yule Log from The Lord of the Rings. A 2 second loop of a flaming eye playing for 5 hours. It's riveting stuff.You can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q23_LCri1Kw&t=201sThis episode we have 4, count'em 4, Top Ten Christmas Movies Lists. Where will they land on our chart?You'll have to listen to find out.Then we look at the Gavle Goat. It's a Swedish traditi...

OI YOU. YEAH YOU, I'M TALKING TO YOU.COME AND LISTEN TO MY PODCAST. DO IT NOW!It's another episode of the TCP and we have loads of crap for your lovely ears.First off it's our Top Ten Christmas Movies Lists. We've had a team of scientists develop a formula to calculate the best list in Jack's opinion. This episode we have lists from Anthony Caruso and Mike Westfall. Where will their lists chart?Then it's time for the Yule Log. If you love Nick Offerman from...

Hooray, it's another "great" episode of the TCP.This show is loaded up to the eyeballs with the usual drivel.Fist up we have a brand new segment where Rich Chambers, singer and songwriter, shares one of his Christmas memories and then we play a clip from one of the songs from his Christmas album, Santa's Rockin Band.To check out the full album, here's a link:https://richchambers.com/santa-s-rockin-bandThen we have the return of Robin Sings. This episode she sings another request f...

Hello, good to see you.This episode we have Top Ten Christmas Movie Lists from Katie Gibson and Art Kilmer from The Cosy Christmas Podcast.If you want to check out Art's podcast, here's a link:https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/Then we talk about Scrooge The Musical starring Albert Finney. Not only was this the first movie length musical version, but also the first colour version as well.It's very good so have a watch, here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Pk1jcaLDI&t=5086sW...

Hooray, it's another episode of this stuff.First up we look at 2 of our listeners' Top Ten Christmas Movie Lists. First up is Benji Pearson and then it's Scott Newman, where will they appear on the chart?Then we look at one of the worst versions of A Christmas Carol that has ever been conceived.It is abysmal and a travesty and a blight on humanity.Want to watch it? Why? I've just told you how bad it is.Well here's a link then:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzpKepAqjgkThen i...

This episode was hastily scrambled together to get to you on time because I'm on holiday at the moment.We start with a book review of Mr Willowby's Christmas Tree by Robert Barry.Here's a link: Then we look at the Muppet special of Mr Willowby's Christmas Tree, starring Robert Downey Jr, Leslie Nielsen and Stockard Channing. It's not great, but you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvT4x2IkDU&t=1074sThen I have an interview with Gerry Davila, the host of Total...

Woo hoo! Here we are for another wonderful episode.We have the harrowing tale of how Lee Maher, the shows number 1 fan, found out the truth about Santa, plus also how his brother found out.Then we have an interview with Robert Nicholas from Behind The Bells Podast who lists his 10 favourite films of all time, and then I judge the list. If you're not listening to Behind The Bells check it out:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-bells-podcast/id1543653907Then we have th...

Hello you beautiful person!It's another fun filled episode of the TCP.We start with a very crappy version of A Christmas Carol. This was part of the 'Tales from Dickens' TV series and stars Basil Rathbone as an actor who's career has fallen so far that he's reduced to wearing a traffic cone on his head to play Ebenezer Scrooge.I don't recommend watching it, but if you really must, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LdUtugLbK4&t=3sWe have another Joke from Benji Pearson....

Well blow me down if it isn't a brand spanking new episode of The TCP.Well, it is if you're listening to it when it's just come up out, if not then it's an old episode. I don't know when you're listening, but I hope you enjoy this rubbish.Thanks to Benji Pearson we find out that the story of Babushka from the last episode is actually just a rip off of the story of La Befana, the old lady who delivers presents to all the good children of Italy. Here's a clip of Orson Welles telling...

Hooray! It's me, The Total Christmas Podcast and I'm here to spread some joy and a load of old drivel. Hooray!First up it's our Christmas Not So Classic and we look at All I Need Is Love, the CeeLo Green and The Muppets Christmas song from 2012. It has a fantastic video (and needs it cause the song ain't so special).Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEgcLrgxUOw&t=193sThen we discuss the tale of Babushka and the 3 Kings. It's about an old lady...

Just when you thought the podcast was improving I go and break my microphone, so girls and boys we're back to poor quality sound.Add that to the poor content and it's a killer combination that everyone is talking about.Anyway, it's an episode so at least there's that.First up we have Robin Sings and the songstress has been busy in the playground at school creating a new version of Jingle Bells Batman Smells. Should a 5 year old really be sprouting this filth? The answer is NO! &nb...

Hello you beautiful person. It's here, Episode 30, was it worth the 2 weeks wait?Probably not.We start by discussing At This Time of Year by Big Brother UK winner Craig Philips. As songs go, let's just say it's as good as you'd expect from a reality show winner, but it is for a worthy cause. Fancy a listen? here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhxbP5o9DoEWe have another joke from our listener Benji Pearson, will it match the hilarity of last episode's j...

Here we go again, it's another "wonderful" episode.We've got loads of the usual stuff.First up it's Robin Sings and the girls have their first song request. Thanks to our lovely listener Nancy, they'll be singing 'I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas'.It's the return of my favourite segment when Jay La Chapelle from Jingle Jank podcast tells us a great Christmas Story of Shame. Checkout Jingle Jank here: jinglejank.comThis episode's version of A Christmas Carol is a right pil...

It's Episode 28 and if my knowledge of numerology is correct, I foresee that this show will be full of the usual stuff.After last week's wonderful rendition of Jingle Bells, Batman Smells we revisit the song to learn a bit about it's origins and Robin sings some of the numerous versions of the song.We have a fantastic quiz about the book A Christmas Carol. It's your chance to find out if you know as much as you think you know about this great classic.Then we look at Bugs Bunny's Looney ...

It's Episode 27, and it's our birthday, 1 glorious year.This episode we have our anniversary spectacular and believe me when I say we have spared every expense celebrating 12 months of this drivel.We begin the show with Santa Claus is NOT Coming to Town, and our newly (self) appointed Most Valued Listener, Eddie Honan, tells the tale of how his dad let slip the truth about Saint Nick.Then we have the triumphant return of Robin Sings. Our darling songstress entertains us all with two hum...

After the fiasco of last episode things can only get better.Well rest assured they do (by a very small amount).This episode we look at the British dessert of trifle. If you've never had trifle you are seriously missing out. Since its heyday of the 1970s the popularity of trifle has waned somewhat, but don't let that stop you.We have 2 stories from listeners, a wonderful story about elfing from Ali and a very funny story of shame from our American Scandinavian correspondent Benji.T...

Episode 25? That's a quarter century... hard to believe.This episode we focus on the wonderful tradition of the Christmas Pickle.First up we discuss the history of the tradition, does it date back as far as the days of the real St Nicholas, is it from the American civil war or was it just the clever idea of some marketing executive who had too many pickle ornaments left over? Who knows? Not me, I'll tell you that for nothing.Next up we listen to some of the 'wonderful...

Here we are with a bunch more of the usual stuff.First off we have an exciting book review. Is 'The Funniest Christmas Joke Book Ever' the funniest Christmas joke book ever? The short answer is 'no' but listen to the review anyway.Then we find out about Band Aid 2. 5 years after the first Band Aid, a collection of popstars got together to record the song again, and it could be worse.Last week we discussed the 1984 version of A Christmas Carol starring George C Scott. T...

It's Episode 23 and it's great to be alive.We start with a Story of Shame form one of the co-hosts of Jingle Jank, Jay Lachapelle, will the young ever learn that no good will come from peeking at your Christmas presents?Hard to believe, but this is the first time we look at one of the major versions of A Christmas Carol. This is the 1984 one starring George C Scott as Scrooge and a host of British actors in the supporting roles. It's a fantastic version and if you've never seen it...

We're back baby!and don't pretend you haven't missed us.It's a brand new year and what better way to get the new season off to a start than having some technical problems. That's right kids, you'll be sure to notice some sound issues with this one and there's a simple explanation. . . I'm crap.First off Robin and Juno sing the all time classic Jingle Bells.Then we have an interview with the wonderful Tilly Smith who runs the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre in Scotland. To learn a...

This episode is here to wish you a very merry Christmas.If you've liked the Facebook page this year, you'll get to hear your name as part of one of the most bizarre versions of Carol Of The Bells you are ever likely to hear.We have a Christmas message from each of the team, thats:Scott Newman our US CorrespondentOur Anonymous Technology CorrespondentLee Maher the show's Number 1 FanBjorn Hannibal our Scandinavian CorrespondentBenji Pearson our American Scandinavian CorrespondentBritton Wilson...

It's the last full episode before Christmas, and do we have a show for you?Yes... the answer is yes.We've had lots of emails and stories from listeners so we start the show with some of those and we have a brand new member of the team, our self-appointed CEO of Correspondents Britton Wilson.Then our US correspondent tries a mince pie for the first time. Will he love it, will he hate it? We also have our first ever book review and it's for Skipping Christmas by John Grisham, ...

It's episode 19 and once again it's packed to the gills.We have not one, but two Santa Claus is Not coming to town stories for you, plus Benji Pearson shares his story of decorating the family Christmas tree.The gift suggestion is for those ungrateful kids who 'forget' to send a Thank You card. It's a pack of Thank You cards for the kids to colour in and then send back to you. Sometimes you just need to give them a gentle hint. Here's a link: www.theillustratedsaying.c...

It's Episode 18, and this one is actually over an hour long. Who'd have thought we'd have enough exciting stuff to fill an hour? Well we don't it's about 3 minutes of gold and the rest is drivel, but don't let that stop you.The present suggestion is to adopt an animal on behalf of someone. They'll get a pack of pictures and stuff and usually you get the chance to visit the zoo or sanctuary for free, plus it's helping a good cause.Because it's Christmas, why not adopt a reind...

It's another packed show, it's packed in tighter than sardines wearing their thick Christmas jumpers, and it's just as cosy.There's a bunch of messages from listeners and finally one of those listeners has a suggestion for a Christmas gift. Plus we introduce you to our brand new Scandinavian correspondent Bjorn.Robin sings Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, and gets nearly all the words right... who'd believe it.The song this episode is the seldom heard Christmas In Smurfland by Fathe...

It's Episode 16 of The Total Christmas Podcast and this show is packed to the rafters.We have the worst present ever. It's a secret Santa gift, and this secret Santa should be thoroughly ashamed of himself.The perfect gift idea is a personalised wine, beer or coffee glass. There's an endless selection and it'll probably break within a year so you can buy them the same gift next year. It's the gift you keep giving.Thanks to a listener suggestion, this episode I give a list of...

Welcome Back, you beautiful people. It's Episode 15 and this show is jam packed with the usual stuff.I've roped in an expert gift-buyer to suggest 3 different gifts that are perfect for anyone, then Robin and Juno each make up a Christmas song.Then it's my idea for a Christmas gift. Why not get your loved one a personalised plant pot and a plant ? There are plant pots to suit everyone.Then our Anonymous Technology Correspondent shares the story of the worst Christmas presen...

It's Episode 14 and Robin is back and so is a Christmas Carol.We suggest another fantastic Christmas gift, and this episode it's a Bluetooth Beanie Hat. The perfect gift for anyone with a head who likes to listen to stuff.We look at The Energy Carol. Produced by The National Film Board of Canada in 1975 this version of the Dickens classic aims to make you save electricity. It's only 10 minutes long, so have a watch of it. Here's your link: https://www.youtube.com/watc...

It's back kids, the Christmas Movie Quiz returns and this time with 3 times as many questions. Think you know your Christmas movies? Well test your knowledge against our guest, Gerry Davila from The Totally Rad Christmas Podcast.If you'd like to check out Gerry's podcast, here's a link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/840331We all know how difficult it is to choose the perfect present, well this episode we start a new segment where we recommend the perfect gift. This time i...

Hello you beautiful people, you have been sorely missed.It's Episode 12 of the podcast and this week we're proud to announce we have a Number 1 fan (self-appointed) and he shares his Worst Christmas Present Ever. As mentioned in the last episode, the wonderful Rachele Teasdale sent through some Aussie Christmas Songs and we find out if your host is familiar with them (spoiler alert: no he isn't).Here's the songs:He's the Aussie Santa by Bucko & Champshttps://youtu.be/0sGqk1aYmk8Chri...

It's Episode 11 and you know what that means... nope, neither do we.We revisit young Robin and she belts out what some would refer to as a wonderful Christmas song, but others would consider the ramblings of a madman. Plus her little sister gives her interpretation of Jingle Bells.This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is Rich Little's Christmas Carol, a TV special from 1978. Rich Little is a famous impersonator and he plays all the characters in the story, each one as...

It's episode 10 of The Total Christmas Podcast and do we have a show for you? Do we? I don't know, you be the judge.First we look at Christmas in Australia thanks to our listener from Perth, Rachel Teasdale, she shares a look at the delights she serves up each year for Christmas dinner. We also pause for a moment to think of those poor older gentlemen who don the white beard and thick red fur coat to be Father Christmas where the temperatures reach around 40 degrees Celsius....

Episode 9 of The Total Christmas Podcast brings us another Muppet Christmas special, and it's also a loose version of A Christmas Carol. It's the rather forgettable A Special Sesame Street Christmas. Starring Leslie Uggams, it features a whole array of guests stars but only 3 muppets.You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq2ifwz7XqUIn our Christmas Story Of Shame we discuss the horror of the Road To The Christmas Bowl voting scandal. On the Can't Wait ...