Recent Episodes – Christmas Podcast Network

Garfield and Odie in ”Garfield’s Halloween Adventure.”

Advent Calendar House: Garfield’s Halloween Adventure

October 10, 2019 Mike Westfall 01:20:57 0 Comments

The terrifying special that turned a generation into scaredy cats. Guest: Jeff Somogyi.

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In a scene from The Muppets Valentine Show, Mia Farrow dances with the giant Muppet Thog.

Advent Calendar House: The Muppets Valentine Show

February 13, 2019 Mike Westfall 00:48:57 0 Comments

An early Muppet Show pilot from 1974 that misinformed me about where babies come from. Guests: Brian Arnold, Joey O.

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Tinsel Tunes: Auld Lang Syne -Great Tinsel Tunes Battle 2019

February 11, 2019 Duane Bailey 0:17:22 0 Comments

In this episode, we go into detail about the song Auld Lang Syne. I bring to you a great song by Singer/songwriter Rebecca Fiona Adams (Bex). Please check her out on SoundCloud. I have included links to her songs and facebook page below. https://www.facebook.com/Bexs.musicpage https://soundcloud.com/bexmarksthespot I’ll mention some new and exciting additions to the world...

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Christmas Creeps 76: Cobra

December 31, 2018 Joseph Wade 01:17:26 0 Comments

New Year’s Eve is St. Sylvester’s Day, which is all the excuse we need to watch another Sylvester Stallone movie here on Christmas Creeps! This week, Joe & J5 kick back, enjoy some Christmas Tree flavored crisps, and examine the whole “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie” debate through the lens of Stallone’s 1986 action vehicle Cobra. Why Cobra,...

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Christmas Creeps 75: Team America: World Police

December 25, 2018 Joseph Wade 0 Comments

Merry Christmas, one and all! We finally made it to the big day, and it’s time to take a break. Here on Christmas Creeps, we celebrate “July at Christmas”, the one time of year we allow ourselves to talk about something obnoxiously jingoistic and patriotic. This year we’re discussing Team America: World Police! 2004 was a...

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Tinsel Tunes: Santa Claus is Coming to Town

December 24, 2018 Duane Bailey 00:20:45 0 Comments

It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa comes tonight. So this episode is the perfect time to hear about the Song Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Merry Christmas

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Big Bird asleep on the snowy roof of 123 Sesame Street while waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

Advent Calendar House: Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

December 24, 2018 Mike Westfall 01:03:57 0 Comments

Big Bird worries Santa’s unfit for skinny little chimneys, and Mr. Hooper spends Hanukkah saving Christmas. Guests: Erin Evans, Joey O.

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Advent Calendar House: ALF’s Special Christmas

December 23, 2018 Mike Westfall 00:57:51 0 Comments

A big bowl of sad with a side of poached cat. Guest: Jeff Somogyi.

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Weird Christmas: Weird Christmas Flash Fiction (Contest winners)

December 22, 2018 Craig Kringle 00:36:16 0 Comments

1st prize: “He is Coming to Town” by Douglas Jensen 2nd prize: “The Loss Not Found” by Sherry Morris Honorable Mentions (in no particular order): “Holly Jolly Christmas” by Barbara Tarkowksa “Relief Santa” by Nycki Blatchley “Christmas Wishes” by Angelle McDougall “The Pooped Elf” by Benito Cereno “Aglow” by September Herrin “Oh Holey Night” by...

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Weird Christmas: The Old Magic of Christmas with Linda Raedisch

December 22, 2018 Craig Kringle 00:30:12 0 Comments

I talk to author Linda Raedisch about all kinds of old European and pagan legends that circulate this time of year around solestice and Yule in addition to the standard Christmas stories. Linda Raedisch‘s book The Old Magic of Christmas: Yuletide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year is a wonderful collection of stories,...

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Ninja Turtle Michelangelo sings operatically in front of a Christmas tree in Times Square.

Advent Calendar House: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – We Wish You a Turtle Christmas

December 22, 2018 Mike Westfall 00:55:23 0 Comments

A direct-to-video special so low-quality, it happens in a sewer. Guests: Shawn Robare, Jonathan Zelenak.

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Pee-wee Herman reveals the secret word 'Year' as Cher screams in response in the Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special.

Advent Calendar House: Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special

December 21, 2018 Mike Westfall 01:22:36 0 Comments

Lots of screaming, lots of fruitcake, and lots more screaming! Guests: Erin Evans, Lindy Kempe, Joey O.

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Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck as rival figure skaters.

Advent Calendar House: Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas

December 20, 2018 Mike Westfall 01:01:48 0 Comments

Disney’s Fab Five (and Daisy, who’s somehow less important than the dog) enter the 3rd dimension. Guests: Drew Crowley, John Dedeke.

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Huey, Dewey, and Louie Duck admire a cooked Christmas turkey.

Advent Calendar House: Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas

December 19, 2018 Mike Westfall 00:59:55 0 Comments

Live from the Turducken Hunger Games. Guests: Drew Crowley, John Dedeke.

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Christmas Creeps: Futurama – “Xmas Story”

December 18, 2018 Joseph Wade 00:31:06 0 Comments

We’re back to kick off the holidays in style! If you’re unfamiliar with Stocking Stuffers, it’s the pint-sized sister podcast to Christmas Creeps where we discuss holiday episodes of your favorite TV shows. As opposed to our regular episodes, we try to keep these shows PG-13. Appropriate for prime time, ya know? This week, we’re...

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Prince Adam (He-Man) dressed as Santa Claus, with Princess Adora (She-Ra) holding a robotic Manchine puppy named Relay.

Advent Calendar House: He-Man/She-Ra – A Christmas Special

December 18, 2018 Mike Westfall 01:25:29 0 Comments

Fights are fun! I like fights! Guests: Brandon Medley, Chad Young.

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Pinky and the Brain disguised as Santa's reindeer.

Advent Calendar House: A Pinky and the Brain Christmas

December 17, 2018 Mike Westfall 00:52:53 0 Comments

Probably the closest the Brain ever got to taking over the world, if only his heart hadn’t grown 3 sizes. Guests: Joey Letson, Joey O.

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The Riverbottom gang from Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas encounters Kermit the Frog.

Advent Calendar House: Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas

December 16, 2018 Mike Westfall 01:07:01 0 Comments

Pa would’ve loved this podcast about the 1977 Jim Henson Christmas special. Guest: Emily Rowley.

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Zack, Slater, and Screech from Saved by the Bell dressed as Santa Claus, an elf, and a reindeer, respectively.

Advent Calendar House: Saved by the Bell – Home for Christmas

December 15, 2018 Mike Westfall 01:03:51 0 Comments

Zack gets shook upon learning the latest girl of his dreams is homeless. Guests: Chad Young, Tom Coombs.

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The Joker hijacks a TV signal to air his own Christmas special on Batman, the Animated Series.

Advent Calendar House: Batman, the Animated Series – Christmas with the Joker

December 14, 2018 Mike Westfall 00:53:28 0 Comments

We trace the origins of Jingle Bells, Batman Smells in an episode nobody wanted to see, but everyone will hear. Guests: Jay Amabile, Joey O.

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Tinsel Tunes: Summer Wonderland

December 13, 2018 Duane Bailey 00:12:55 0 Comments

Summer Wonderland as used in the Air NZ Ad campaign in 2016 Now even though winter wonderland is a great song, One of my favorites in fact. It’s not one we can really relate too down here when it comes to the lyrics. I thought it would be fun to compare the lyrics and break...

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Christmas Creeps: Eight Crazy Nights

December 13, 2018 Joseph Wade 01:40:44 0 Comments

Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating this week, and please accept our sincerest apologies for taking the opportunity to discuss an Adam Sandler movie. Music expert Libby Cudmore joins us this week to discuss Sandler’s first—and so far only—foray into animated holiday musicals: Eight Crazy Nights! Join us as we break the film down song by song,...

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Small one, a donkey from the Disney Christmas-themed short film of the same name, and his owner, a young Nazarene boy.

Advent Calendar House: The Small One

December 13, 2018 Mike Westfall 00:41:32 0 Comments

Part 2 of our Christmas donkey double feature takes a deep dive into Disney’s 1978 short film. Guests: Lindy Kempe, Brandon Medley.

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Advent Calendar House: Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

December 12, 2018 Mike Westfall 00:39:29 0 Comments

Extend your ears as we revisit a lesser-known Rankin/Bass special from 1977. Guests: Lindy Kempe, Brandon Medley.

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The all-dog cast of the 1991 Christmas special 'Jingle Bell Rap.'

Advent Calendar House: Jingle Bell Rap

December 11, 2018 Mike Westfall 01:03:27 0 Comments

We dig down like dogs to the bottom of the bargain bin to recover an overlooked special from 1991. Guest: Chad Young.

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Advent Calendar House: McDonald’s Holiday Commercials

December 10, 2018 Mike Westfall 00:42:01 0 Comments

Lace up your ice skates for a look at 3 merry messages starring 3 iterations of Ronald McDonald. Guest: Joey O.

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Andrea McArdle sings 'O Holy Night' next to Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in the 1978 TV special 'Christmas at Walt Disney World.'

Advent Calendar House: Christmas at Walt Disney World (1978)

December 9, 2018 Mike Westfall 01:43:17 0 Comments

It’s mime time at the Most Magical Place on Earth! Guests: Drew Crowley, John Dedeke.

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John Denver and the Muppets sing 'The 12 Days of Christmas.'

Advent Calendar House: John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

December 8, 2018 Mike Westfall 01:13:23 0 Comments

Peace on Earth and good will to men, dogs, frogs, bears, chickens, and Miss Piggy. Guests: Bill Hanstock, Carlin Trammel.

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Weird Christmas: Victorian Ghost Stories and “The Kit Bag”

December 7, 2018 Craig Kringle 00:49:33 0 Comments

Andy Williams says that there’ll be scary ghost stories along with tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago. I think most people guess he’s just talking about Dickens. But, no. It’s a thing. Or it was a thing. A HUGE thing. In this one, I talk to Dr. Tara Moore about why the...

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Weird Christmas: Xmas Comics with Benito Cereno

December 7, 2018 Craig Kringle 00:41:11 0 Comments

Benito Cereno is a comic book writer, Christmas author, and fount of knowledge. He shares suggestions for unusual Christmas reading and talks about some ambitious Christmas fiction projects. Get the full show notes here. You can also visit WeirdChristmas.com for all the Christmas weirdness you can handle. Links to everything we mentioned on the show:...

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One of the California Raisins wearing sunglasses and a Santa Claus hat.

Advent Calendar House: Will Vinton’s Claymation Christmas Celebration

December 7, 2018 Mike Westfall 00:50:47 0 Comments

The California Raisins make a sleigh out of a dumpster and fly it into space. Guests: Erin Evans, Joey O., Emily Rowley.

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Garfield the cat places a star on top of a tall Christmas tree.

Advent Calendar House: A Garfield Christmas Special

December 6, 2018 Mike Westfall 01:15:36 0 Comments

“Whoever invented Christmas trees should be drug out into the street and shot.” —A cartoon for children. Guest: Jeff Somogyi.

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Tinsel Tunes: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

December 5, 2018 Duane Bailey 00:15:31 0 Comments

In this episode we go into detail about the song It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas. From the classic versions to the most recent covers. I countdown my top five versions. and we hear some listener song suggestions. This is the first weekly episode for this December. So make sure you subscribe to...