On this special, super-sized Christmas Podcast Day episode, Jimmy Hawkins (Little Tommy from It’s a Wonderful Life) stops by to talk about his new book, The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit. We’ll also be celebrating Muppetvember by doing a deep dive into It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie. is an actor, producer, and author. He’s done many memorable things over the years but he’s perhaps best known for his roll as the youngest Bailey child Tommy in its a Wonderful Life. Well, Jimmy’s all grown up…

On this episode, film critic, podcaster, and author Alonso Duralde joins Tim for the entire show. We’ll be talking about his new book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, Revised and Updated Edition. We’ll also have a conversation about modern Christmas movies and countdown the most re-watch worthy Christmas movies to come out since 2010. Download here! 00:00 – 03:11 Intro 03:11 – 13:55 We Need A Little Christmas Now 13:55 – 21:31 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 21:31 – 32:00 A Discussion of Modern Christmas Movies 32:00 – 52:34 5 Golden Things – Re-watchable Christmas Movies (Post 2010) 52:34 –…

On this episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2000 adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey. We’ll also countdown the top five Naughty or Nice segments from Jimmy Kimmel Live, and we’ll find a Christmasy way for you to do something delicious with those fall apples. Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 Intro 01:40 – 03:56 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:56 – 17:53 5 Golden Things – Naughty or Nice segments on Jimmy Kimmel Live 17:53 – 21:50 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 21:50 – 43:54 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas…

On this episode, we’re going to take a look back at the 1970 Rankin/Bass classic Santa Claus is coming to town. We’ll also use some of that wintery Christmas magic to keep your drink cold, learn a little bit about a special kind of art project, and we’ll count down the top 5 Christmas versions of non-Christmas songs Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 03:26 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:26 – 12:14 5 Golden Things – Christmas Versions of Non-Christmas Songs 12:14 – 16:28 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 16:28 – 32:44 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to…

On this episode, we celebrate 10 years of the podcast and 5 years of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, A Bomb For Christmas…with a cast reunion. We have a conversation about the making of the movie, what the cast has been up to since, and a special announcement about the future! Download here! 00:00 – 03:22 Intro/A brief look back at 10 years of Can’t Wait For Christmas 03:22 – 04:38 Cast reunion introductions 04:38 – 21:38 Cast’s experiences recording the movie 21:38 – 22:48 Fun facts about A Bomb For Christmas 22:48 – 26:56 More fun stories from making the…

On this episode, we conclude the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 7 and 8. This has all been leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save…

On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 5 and 6. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save…

On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 3 and 4. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save…

On this episode, we bring you the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her…

On this episode, we’re going to look at the surprisingly complex history of one Christmas’ most popular plants, the poinsettia, aka the cuetlaxōchitl, aka Flor de Nochebuena. We’ll also give you a tip to make your lawn more festive in the off season and we’ll help you mentally beat the heat as we count down the top 5 Christmas songs that talk about cold weather. Download here! 00:00 – 02:31 Intro 02:31 – 03:50 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:50 – 09:11 5 Golden Things – Cold Weather Christmas Songs 09:11 – 10:03 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 10:03 –…

On this episode, we’re going to explore the very colorful history of Scandinavia’s favorite Christmas animal, the Yule Goat. We’ll also count down the top 5 corporate Christmas marketing fails, give you an EGGcelent deep fried recipe sure to be a hit at a Christmas party or any party, and listener Chris will give us his micro reviews of multiple film adaptations of A Christmas Carol. Download here! 00:00 – 01:45 Intro 01:45 – 03:04 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:04 – 09:53 5 Golden Things – Corporate Christmas Marketing Fails 09:53 – 12:49 Chris’ Mass of Christmas Carols…

On this episode, we’re going to hit the beach and answer the question, what does a sand dollar have to do with Christmas? We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas yacht rock songs, get an expensive glimpse at our Christmas future, and find a little year round Christmas in the Most Magical Place on Earth. Download here! 00:00 – 01:59 Intro 01:59 – 05:06 We Need A Little Christmas Now 05:06 – 11:29 5 Golden Things – Yacht Rock Christmas Songs 11:29 – 16:12 All I Want For Christmas is News 16:12 – 20:14 The Legend of the Sand…

On this episode, we take a look back at what Christmas was like durring the Great Depression. We also give you a fun Christmas candle craft idea and countdown the top non-Christmas songs from famous Christmas artists. Download here! 00:00 – 02:19 Intro/YouTube Announcement 02:19 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:59 – 12:49 5 Golden Things – Non-Christmas Songs From Famous Christmas Artists 12:49 – 23:04 Christmas During the Great Depression 23:04 – 26:04 Wrap Up 26:04 – 30:01 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The…

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On this episode, we’re going to talk about Oliver Cromwell and the English ban on Christmas. We’ll also take Amazon Prime to task for ruining a Christmas classic, find a way to make Christmas cinema last all year, and we’ve got the top 5 songs from Christmas movies that aren’t about Christmas. Download here! 00:00 – 02:59 Intro 02:59 – 04:54 We Need A Little Christmas Now 04:54 – 13:06 5 Golden Things Non-Christmas Songs From Christmas Movies 13:06 – 16:29 All I Want For Christmas Is News 16:29 – 23:56 Oliver Cromwell and the English Ban On Christmas 23:56…

On this bonus episode, we respond to some listener comments, investigate a disturbing poll about waning interest in Christmas traditions, and sing a “Wicked” new parody song. Download here! 00:00 – 01:22 Intro 01:22 – 05:28 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 05:28 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 09:48 – 11:32 Try Some Caroling (Defying Gravity Parody) 11:32 – 14:09 Wrap Up 14:09 – 17:18 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki

On this episode, we’ll be rockin around the life story of legendary singer Brenda Lee. Also, we’ll see how you voted in our Muppet themed Who Sang It Best, Tim’s oldest son will stop by to cook us a Christmas breakfast, and Gerry from totally rad Christmas will also be stopping by to give us his super-sized Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 02:09 Intro 02:09 – 06:11 We Need A Little Christmas Now 06:11 – 17:52 5 Golden Things – 80’s Animated Action Christmas Episodes/Specials (With special guest, Gerry, from the Totally Rad Christmas Podcast) 17:52 – 31:22…

On this episode, we’ll celebrate the 100th Anniversary of an event that’s the unofficial kick off of the Christmas season, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ll also give you a tip on how to put a little Blitzen in your breakfast, and Mike from the Advent Calendar House podcast stops by to help us celebrate Muppetvember with his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:40 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:40 – 15:02 5 Golden Things – Muppet Christmas Episodes (With special guest, Mike, from the Advent Calendar House Podcast) 02:22 – 32:34 Macy’s…

On this bonus episode for Christmas Podcast Day, we look at Christmas in the headlines with an entire episode devoted to the segment, “All I Want For Christmas Is News.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:22 Intro 02:22 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News 09:48 – 12:23 Wrap Up 12:23 – 14:41 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) Pre-Order your Christmas Podcast Network ornament (with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Red Sled Foundation) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9KJ9CHmOml_-iXZbv9ACz7BXqHZ82jPkaxiM_vPm6F1m5Wg/viewform

On this episode, we have invited esteemed film critic and Christmas movie expert, Alonso Duralde, to join us and celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the classic film, White Christmas. We’ll also tell you how you can decorate your tree and help others at the same time, and Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast stops by to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 03:03 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:03 – 13:04 5 Golden Things – Coziest Christmas Stories (with special guest: Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast) 13:04 – 58:16 White Christmas…