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 ...
Jun 25, 2025•30 min
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 – C...
May 25, 2025•33 min•Ep. 140
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 –...
Apr 25, 2025•25 min
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 “W...
Mar 25, 2025•30 min
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Feb 25, 2025•37 min
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 ...
Jan 25, 2025•31 min
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
Dec 23, 2024•17 min
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 spec...
Dec 15, 2024•39 min
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 s...
Nov 25, 2024•41 min
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 or...
Nov 01, 2024•15 min
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 gu...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 131
On this episode, we’ll learn about the Christmas dessert people love to hate or hate to love…Fruitcake. We’ll give you a way to add some Christmas to your fridge, put some Christmas into politics (sorta…not really…well, you’ll see) and Adam from Merry Britsmas stops by to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:46 Intro 01:46 – 04:08 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:08 – 06:08 Need a Little Christmas Now – Part 2…sorta 06:08 – 12:06 5 Golden Things – Top British Christmas Songs T...
Sep 25, 2024•28 min
On this episode, we’ll learn about the creation and inspiration behind the Christmas hymn, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear. We’ll also give you a recipe that lands on the intersection of Mexican cuisine, Italian cuisine, and Christmas spirit. We’ve got another Who Sang it Best, and Anthony and Thom from Tis The Podcast stop by to give us a list of their favorite movie Santas. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 04:23 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:23 – 10:22 5 Golden Things – Top Five Mov...
Aug 25, 2024•28 min
On this episode, it’s time for our yearly listener feedback anniversary special. Today we’ll talk about how a tragedy lead to a yearly Christmas tradition between Halifax and Boston, give you a tip on ow to celebrate Christmas in July, and Tim’ mom will be stopping by for a special Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:41 Intro 01:41 – 02:57 Need a Little Christmas Now 02:57 – 07:48 5 Golden Things – Top Five Decorations That Made Tim’s Mom Say “Wow” (with special guest: Tim’s Mom!) 07:4...
Jul 25, 2024•26 min
On this episode, we’re really gonna “blow things up” talking about Christmas inflatables. We’ve also got a tip for you about how to enjoy Christmas via the lens of foreign films, we’ve got the return of Who Sang it Best, and Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast joins us to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 02:17 Intro 02:17 – 03:57 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:57 – 17:04 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Monsters (with special guest: Jeff from the Lost Christmas podcast...
Jun 25, 2024•34 min
On this episode, we’ll play another round of everybody’s favorite game, “Is it a Christmas Movie” as we look at the 1984 film, Gremlins. We’ll also give you a tip on how Christmas can keep you safe and special guest Ken from the Sounds of Christmas podcast joins us to give us his top five picks for Christmas movies where music is essential to the story. Download here! 00:00 – 02:01 Intro 02:01 – 03:36 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:36 – 16:26 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas movies where mus...
May 25, 2024•39 min
On this episode, Tim begrudgingly discusses the song, The Christmas Shoes, gives you a tip on how to get a taste of Christmas in paradise any time, and Robert from the Behind the Bells Podcast stops by to give his top 5 depictions of the North Pole. Download here! 00:00 – 01:42 Intro 01:42 – 03:23 Need a Little Christmas Now 03:23 – 21:07 5 Golden Things – Top Five Depictions of the North Pole (with special guest: Robert from the Behind the Bells Podcast) 21:07 – 36:40 The Christmas Shoes 36:40 ...
Apr 25, 2024•40 min
On this episode, we’ll learn about a celebration that was kinda like Christmas but before Christmas, Saturnalia. We’ll also give you a tip to get a little more prepared for Christmas right now instead of waiting until the end of the year, we’ve got the winner of our recent Who Sang It Best poll, and Glen from the Seasons Eatings podcast joins us to give us his top 5 Christmas food world records. Download here! 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 02:59 Need a Little Christmas Now 02:59 – 07:55 5 Golden T...
Mar 25, 2024•21 min
On this episode, we’ll talk about that special time leading up to Christmas, Advent. We’ll also give you the recipe for a fun snack that you can customize with holiday style, we’ve got the return of “Who Sang It Best,” and special guest Scott from the Holly Jolly X’masu podcast gives us his five favorite lesser known Christmas movies. Download here! 00:00 – 02:15 Intro 02:15 – 04:24 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:24 – 11:43 5 Golden Things – Top Five Lesser Known Christmas Movies (with special g...
Feb 25, 2024•23 min
On this episode, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular Christmas toys of all time, Barbie. We’ll give you a tip on how to add some subtle Christmas to your yard and Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast joins us to countdown the top five Christmas podcasts. Download here! 00:00 – 01:58 Intro 01:58 – 04:44 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:44 – 11:37 5 Golden Things – Top Five Christmas Podcasts (with special guest: Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast) 11:37 – 26:14 Barbie 26:14 – 28:...
Jan 25, 2024•31 min
On this episode, we’ll announce the winner of Merry Music Madness and count down the top 5 Christmas cookies. Download here! 00:00 – 01:04 Intro 01:04 – 03:20 Merry Music Madness Winner Announcement 03:20 – 36:58 5 Golden Things – Christmas Cookies 36:58 – 39:14 Wrap Up 39:14 – 42:53 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) Tim on Afternnons with Jesse Mulligan https://...
Dec 23, 2023•43 min
On this episode, we do profiles on the two finalists of Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby and Andy Williams, so YOU can vote on who is the ultimate Christmas singer. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR) 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 02:53 Finals Announcement 02:53 – 23:16 Andy Williams 23:16 – 39:49 Bing Crosby 39:49 – 42:04 Wrap Up 42:04 – 44:32 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embed...
Dec 11, 2023•45 min
On this episode, we are very lucky to have Jasper Smith from Straight No Chaser joining us during the middle of the group’s Sleighin’ It Tour. We’ll also share a fun way to enjoy your Christmas leftovers, count down the top 5 every day items to get when they’re Christmas themed, and we’ll reveal our Final Festive Four in Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR) 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 03:48 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:48 – 07:31 Five Go...
Nov 24, 2023•42 min
On this episode, we celebrate #ChristmasPodcastDay with a bonus episode all about A Sesame Street Christmas Carol. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4) 00:00 – 02:25 Intro and welcome 02:25 – 12:56 A Sesame Street Christmas Carol 12:56 – 15:36 Wrap Up 15:36 – 17:11 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) Links to #ChristmasPodcastDay on Social Med...
Nov 01, 2023•17 min
On this episode, we’ll talk about the phenomenon of “Christmas Creep.” We’ll find out how long it’s been happening (spoiler alert: way longer than you think) and give you some strategies to cope with the stress of it. We’ll also count down the top five Christmas world records, tell you how to listen to Christmas movies, and move on to round 4 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4) 00:00 – 01:34 Intro 01:34 – 03:27 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:27 –...
Oct 25, 2023•35 min
On this episode, well learn about the crazy yet touching origins of Secret Santa. We’ll also countdown 5 more great Christmas commercials, pipe some of the happiest Christmas music on earth in your ears, and we’ll find out which Christmas singers are moving on to round 3 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 3) 00:00 – 02:02 Intro 02:02 – 05:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:00 – 13:39 Five Golden Things (More Christmas Commercials) 13:39 – 25:45 Secr...
Sep 25, 2023•35 min
On this episode, we’re going to talk about something that has become ubiquitous during the run up to Christmas, Pumpkin Spice. We’ll also tell you an easy way to make some adorable and delicious mini snowmen, we’ll count down the top five Christmas fire safety tips, and we’ll take another step closer to the final round of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 2) 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:31 – 10:35 Five Gol...
Aug 25, 2023•27 min
On this episode, it’s our 8th anniversary listener appreciation special. So, we’ll celebrate the legendary Tony Bennett, countdown the top five Australian Christmas traditions, and put a little Christmas in your workout routine. Plus, it’s finally time to move on to round 2 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 1) 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 04:31 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:31 – 11:11 Five Golden Things (Australian Christmas Traditions) 1...
Jul 25, 2023•43 min
On this episode, we’ll go across the pond and learn about an English holiday tradition, the Christmas cracker. Tim will also get his whole family involved in reviewing some Christmas essential oil fragrances. In addition, we’ll give you a tip to put Christmas in front of your eyes any day, and we’ll launch the final part of round 1 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 4) 00:00 – 03:10 Intro 03:10 – 05:51 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:51 – 2...
Jun 25, 2023•40 min
On this episode, we’re traveling all the way to Iceland to hear the legend of the Yule Lads. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas movie quotes, discover a little bonus Christmas in the Pacific Northwest, and we’ve got the results from the latest round of voting in Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 3) 00:00 – 01:48 Intro 01:48 – 04:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now 04:09 – 10:53 Five Golden Things (Christmas Movie Quotes) 10:53 – 18:27 The ...
May 25, 2023•27 min
