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Christmas Podding

Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibsonchrstmaspodding.libsyn.com
Christmas Podding is the ultimate Podcast guide to Christmas. A Podcast For Christmas tragics. This Podcast is Hosted by Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson. These two have been friends for over a decade who instantly bonded one day at work when they both realised they were OBSESSED with the Movie LOVE ACTUALLY. They've been talking about Christmas non stop ever since. Both Liam and Ness have extensive media careers, having hosted Breakfast radio shows together in major Cities across Australia. They both still work in radio today and felt it was high time someone did a podcast dedicated to Christmas. Christmas Podding is devoted to all things fun and festive. Covering Christmas food, movies, music, events, lights, traditions, books and decorations. Christmas lives here.
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Episodes

Christmas Podding- Noel Narcissists -We fight back against those who claim to LOVE Christmas more than everyone else.

This is Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day. Today we fight back against Noel Narcissists, those people who claim to LOVE Christmas more than anyone else and rob us of the joy we all feel and deserve. We have a new idea of what to do if you find yourself all alone on Christmas Day, would you consider a Festive Hike? plus The number one way to keep yourself out of debt this Christmas, we have all the advice you'll need to stay de...

Dec 17, 202228 minSeason 5Ep. 38

Christmas Podding -How to combat Host Hogs, the relatives who wont allow others to host Christmas Day.

This is Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day. Today we discover exactly how much you should spend on gifts, and you may be surprised at the exact figures we uncovered. Every family has a HOST HOG, that person who just wont give up hosting Christmas Day, what to do when you want a turn? We have your top tips on navigagting through a tricky situation plus Does anyone actually go Christmas Caroling anymore? We dont in Australia, but...

Dec 16, 202232 minSeason 5Ep. 37

Christmas Podding - Why Christmas Eve is the most Underutilized Day on the Festive Calendar.

This is Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day. Today we ask what is the absolute best time to serve up the annual Festive Feast, 12pm, 3pm or 7pm? Why the time of day you eat really does matter for optimum seasonal enjoyment? We think Christmas Eve could quite possibly be the most underutilized day of the season and we have the best ideas you can use to turn it into something special plus How are you serving up your favourite Chri...

Dec 15, 202230 minSeason 5Ep. 36

Christmas Podding - Who should do the cleaning up on Christmas Day, The host or the guests?

This is Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day. We're asking the question, Who does the cleaning up on Christmas Day, The host or the guests? What is the best time to wake up on Christmas morning, early, or enjoy a nice Christmas Day sleep in plus What is the number one tradition every year that's sees families worldwide spend 60 hours throughout December doing? Its something we can't wait to do. Make sure you check out Christmas P...

Dec 14, 202226 minSeason 5Ep. 35

Christmas Podding- Are Christmas Cards a thing of the past or should we all still be sending them?

This is Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day. We're talking all things Christmas Cards. Who is still sending them and are they a thing of the past? Would you partake in an Ornament Exchange? A nice way to spread some Christmas cheer or are you being robbed of an awesome Christmas Gift, plus We have uncovered what every family will be arguing about on Christmas Day. What are the biggest Christmas Day fight starters, we'll let you ...

Dec 13, 202226 minSeason 5Ep. 34

Christmas Podding- To Host or Not Host Christmas Day at your house?

Today we start Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day. We have uncovered the Top 3 favourite Christmas Traditions worldwide. We discuss what we all love most about Christmas. To Host or Not Host, that is the question? Why you should be putting your hand up to have Christmas Day at your place, plus a few reasons why its actually smart to let someone else take on all the pressure and stress of Christmas Day, plus We explain a new Festive Game...

Dec 12, 202230 minSeason 5Ep. 33

Christmas Podding- How to take the best Christmas Day Family Photo EVER.

Today on Christmas Podding we fire up the great Tinsel debate. Its the one thing that divides families at Christmas. Should you have Tinsel on your Christmas Tree or not? We have all the tips on how to take the best Christmas Day Family Photo ever. What to do and how to avoid the traps of a bad Instagram pic, plus We discover a Festive Food that had its origins as a soup, and has become hundreds of years later a must have on every Christmas table on Christmas Day. And join us tomorrow as we star...

Dec 11, 202232 minSeason 5Ep. 32

Christmas Podding- What do you get the person who has everything,,, or do they?

This week on Christmas Podding we discover what you can give to the person who claims to have everything? But do they really, our top gift suggestions may surprise you. What games cause the most amount of fights, grief and aggression on Christmas Day? We'll let you know what NOT to crack out after a big Christmas lunch plus The hidden dangers of Christmas, what's lurking in plain sight that could see you spend Christmas Day in the hospital. Coming up with Liam and Ness on Australia's ONLY Christ...

Dec 04, 202227 minSeason 5Ep. 31

Christmas Podding- Whose family do you spend Christmas Day with?

This week on Christmas Podding we rip the band aid off and have the discussion Which do you see on Christmas Day and which family misses out? What do you do when your own kids are given toys or gifts you don't approve of and wouldn't normally let them have plus Are you the unappreciated one on Christmas Day, the one who does all the work and gets none of the accolades, well this week we are saluting you. Coming up with Liam and Ness on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podding....

Nov 27, 202231 minSeason 5Ep. 30

Christmas Podding- Why spending Christmas Day ALONE isn't the worst way to spend Christmas Day?

On this episode of Christmas Podding we reveal Australia's ALL TIME Favourite Christmas song list, and even we were surprised at what came in at number 1. We find out how buying the right gift can help create a lifetime of beautiful memories for those who receive it plus if you're faced with spending Christmas alone this year, why it may not be the worst thing to ever happen, our top suggestions on what you should definitely do when you spend Christmas day by yourself. Coming up this week with L...

Nov 20, 202232 minSeason 5Ep. 29

Christmas Podding - What's the Best meat to serve for Christmas Dinner

This week on Christmas Podding we discover what's the best meat to eat on Christmas Day that will keep the most amount of guests totally happy. Has Mariah Carey become a Christmas obsession? And is that such a bad thing? plus We have the best list of things to do if you find yourself alone this Christmas, and you may be surprised how attractive a day alone actually looks. Coming up on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding.

Nov 13, 202234 minSeason 5Ep. 28

Christmas Podding- The Ultimate guide to hiding Christmas gifts around the home.

This week on Christmas Podding we uncover the ultimate guide to hiding Christmas Gifts around the home so no child, husband or relative will ever find them before Christmas Day. We discover which is the better Christmas greeting, Merry or Happy Christmas, plus What are the biggest Christmas Complaints from around the world from those who just don't like the most wonderful time of the year. Get ready to laugh as Liam and Ness talk all things Christmas on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast. Christ...

Nov 06, 202231 minSeason 5Ep. 27

Christmas Podding - Why last minute Christmas Shoppers are considered Thrill Seekers.

This week on Christmas Podding we uncover the Big Bird shortage of 2022 and why it looks like you'll have to make alternate plans for Christmas Lunch this year. We have the best stockers stuffers list with a whole swag of small present ideas that would make anyone happy when they wake up on Christmas morning plus Experts are now saying leaving your Christmas shopping till the last minute is reckless and thrill seeking. We have all the reasons and help you'll need to tackle your present shopping ...

Oct 30, 202233 minSeason 5Ep. 26

Christmas Podding - Are Pets and Christmas a disaster just waiting to happen?

Now with weekly Episodes as we count down to Christmas. This week on Christmas Podding we uncover an idea that claims to dramatically cut your Christmas spending. But is it worth it? We'll find out. We ask the question is having pets around at Christmas a disaster waiting to happen? Liam's dog has already caused mayhem and we are still 2 months out. You wont believe what his cute puppy did? Plus Ness gives all the Tree Decorating Tips you'll need to set up the most amazing tree your whole street...

Oct 23, 202229 minSeason 5Ep. 25

Christmas Podding- Why we are considering skipping Advent Calendars for Christmas 2022.

Christmas Podding now has a brand new episode every week as we count down to Christmas. This week we seriously consider skipping one of our favorite Christmas Traditions, The Advent Calendar, you may be surprised why? Liam's spent some time on a real life Christmas Tree Farm and it was as Magical as you'd expect, the full rundown is coming up plus Christmas Podding is launching The Fake Christmas Card, sending cards with fake names to family and friends, you wont believe what they have planned. ...

Oct 16, 202229 minSeason 5Ep. 24

Christmas Podding -Why the annual Christmas Letter tradition needs to be ditched.

This week on Christmas Podding we take a deep dive on that old tradition of writing an annual Christmas Letter, full of not so humble brags and campy humor, we uncover why it must STOP immediately. We divulge the latest Christmas Trends for 2022 from colour schemes to feature ornaments that will make any Christmas Tree the envy of your street, plus Why you should have your Christmas Lights display planned and ready to unveil to your suburb. Liam and Ness unpack the efforts Liam is going to this ...

Oct 09, 202232 minSeason 5Ep. 23

Christmas Podding -Christmas Recipes you can eat all year round.

This week on Christmas Podding we uncover the impact the British Royal has had on modern day Christmas traditions that they started and we all now do today. Do you expect to stay with family at Christmas or do you do the polite thing and book a hotel room? Well we ask is it rude to stay? plus Christmas recipes, why do we only eat certain foods during the festive season? We uncover some amazing festive feasts you can tuck into all year round. On Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Poddi...

Sep 25, 202229 minSeason 5Ep. 22

Christmas Podding - Why making a Christmas Resolution this year may change your entire Festive Season for the better..

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we debate if anyone actually has the right to lay claim on the title The Queen of Christmas. We've all heard who has, but do they deserve it. Why making a Christmas Resolution is a sure fire way to add sparkle to your festive season and change the way you've been celebrating plus We explain all the terms we use as Australian's in every day that has been brought to our attention may have been lost in translation with all our lovely international pod...

Sep 11, 202230 minSeason 5Ep. 21

Christmas Podding - Why Christmas Party Games could make this year the best Christmas EVER.

This week on Christmas Podding we take a look at why playing games on Christmas Day could be the one thing that not only saves the day but helps makes life long memories. We talk Christmas Photos with a bona fide Christmas Photographer who gives us the best tips on capturing the perfect shot you'll want to keep forever plus We may have uncovered the most over rated Christmas movie of all time that gets a lot of praise but as we discuss may not be worthy of being dubbed a Christmas Classic. Comin...

Aug 28, 202228 minSeason 5Ep. 20

Christmas Podding - The biggest Christmas Fail of 2022 has already been revealed, are you guilty of it?

This week on Christmas Podding we revisit 101 things to do with left over turkey, a favourite topic of the show and one we need to discuss after a certain host caught covid with an already thawed bird in need of cooking. We have discovered the biggest Christmas fail of 2022 and have the advise on what to do now to avoid it happening to you plus Could you see yourself wearing only ONE Christmas outfit on repeat the entire festive season, we are being encouraged too and we think it may have disast...

Aug 14, 202229 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Christmas Podding - Why you should NEVER spend your Christmas on a Cruise.

This week your hosts find something they are both passionately against, The Christmas Cruise and how you couldn't even pay them to go on one. We unpack Christmas in July and the surprise twist no one saw coming, especially the host who never expected to host let alone save the whole event plus How gift giving will change in 2022 and what you receive under your tree will be more practical than you'd hoped for. Coming up on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding....

Jul 31, 202229 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Christmas Podding - Why novelty Christmas Ornaments should NEVER make it on your Christmas Tree, EVER.

This week on Christmas Podding we deep dive into the world of Novelty Christmas Ornaments and dissect why you should NEVER buy one to put on your tree. Were you smart enough to buy up big in the mid year Toy sales only to have your Christmas Shopping done and dusted for Christmas 2022. Well Liam and Ness are at loggerheads as to why and why not its a good idea, plus How is Christmas coming to the rescue of the world wide cost of living struggle we are all facing at the moment. We uncover a festi...

Jul 17, 202226 minSeason 5Ep. 17

Christmas Podding - We talk Turkey and discuss why you MUST have a Turkey on your Christmas table in 2022.

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we discover the love affair the world is having with Christmas in July and talk about the sheer amount of celebrations, pop up festivals and easy things you can do to have a second bite of the Christmas Cherry. We are being warned that the price of Turkey is about to skyrocket but that shouldn't deter you from definitely having a big bird on the menu this Christmas plus Are you keen on discovering new traditions, or are you happy with the way you'v...

Jul 03, 202230 minSeason 5Ep. 16

Christmas Podding - Why no one wants to receive your annual family Christmas letter, Or do we?

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we deep dive on the annual Christmas Letter and discuss why its really just a smug way to brag about your own personal achievements . You'll never guess which Pop Princess is about to release a Christmas Album, and we think it may be the epic release this Christmas needs plus Ness has plans so BIG for her own Christmas in July Party that her announcement may just tear the Podcast in half and cause a permanent rift between our hosts. Tell your frien...

Jun 19, 202233 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Christmas Podding - Christmas Card Guilt. Why no one feels guilty for not replying to Christmas Cards anymore?

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we ask why more of 'us don't suffer from Christmas Card Guilt. The feelings we get when know we should reply to the Christmas Cards we receive. Would you ever entertain the concept of making your own Christmas Tree from things around the home instead of the traditional Christmas Tree spectacle plus How the Scrooge effect could be responsible for helping to change the up coming Future Christmas's you havn't even thought about celebrating yet. Join L...

Jun 05, 202230 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Christmas Podding - Why is Gingerbread so underrated and why its going to be this years flavour of the month.

This week Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast takes a deep dive on the underrated and very humble Gingerbread and we discuss why we believe it will be the Hottest Christmas Item in town this year. We discover how much effort people are putting into their Christmas Card greetings and if its cheapens the sentiment the less effort you put in plus How do we feel about the bombardment of Christmas causes each year. Do we partake or avoid like the Festive Plague. This week with Liam Renton and Ness Gib...

May 22, 202230 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Christmas Podding - The best places to spend Christmas 2022 and why you must book NOW.

Liam and Ness are putting forward their case this week as to why you need to Go Big or Go Home for this years Christmas celebrations. Why Christmas 2022 needs to be the biggest, best and as epic as possible, with tips on what you can do to make it a real show stopper. Liam is planning his Christmas lights display on his home already and has come up with a secret weapon that will make every neighbour in his street stop and applaud plus Where should you spend Christmas this year. We have the list ...

May 08, 202231 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Christmas Podding - Why there needs to be a directors cut of Love Actually made immediately and released for Christmas 2022.

Liam and Ness are back talking all things Christmas on the worlds 3rd favourite Christmas Podcast. This week we start a campaign to demand the director of Love Actually Richard Curtis releases a family friendly PG version of the worlds greatest Christmas Movie in time for Christmas 2022. We unpack a few of the worlds craziest Christmas world records and ask do they enhance or cheapen the season plus We deep dive on one of the best Christmas songs you'll have never heard of but will instantly kno...

Apr 24, 202226 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Christmas Podding - Is it too early to be planning for Christmas 2022? (Spoiler- NO)

We're back Baby! Season 5 and we're talking all things Christmas on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast. In our first official episode for 2022 we ask Is it too early to be talking about, planning for or getting excited about Christmas 2022. NEVER! What Festive Bargains have you tucked away from last years sales you just cant wait to crack out and use this Christmas and Tips and Tricks for young players. Everything you need to know about posting presents in the mail and how to ensure you don't lo...

Apr 10, 202229 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Christmas Podding Leftovers- Is having a baby on Christmas Day the best or worst way to spend Christmas?

Day 9 of Christmas Leftovers. We're back Tomorrow with a Brand New Podding for 2022. So we are counting down with 9 days of Christmas Leftovers. Never before heard topics, your favourite segments re-recorded with new opinions and chit chat from Liam and Ness's live radio show you would never have heard. Today we ask : Is having a baby on Christmas Day the best or worst present you could receive? We start a campaign to remove all Candy Canes and Brussel Sprouts from Christmas worldwide and What i...

Apr 09, 202215 minSeason 5Ep. 9
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