Welcome to Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A podcast a day every day from now till Christmas. We are Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast and today we discuss the relevance of Christmas Cards. Does anyone care anymore and why you should definitely send some this year. Every received a present you just wanted to "REGIVE"? Well be careful, there are rules and traps for young players. We'll run you through how to successfully give away those presents you don't want, without the emba...
Dec 10, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 23
Welcome to Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast. With less than 20 days to the Big Dance, we have all your Festive Fears covered. This week we will show you how to do Christmas on the cheap and stay within budget. We uncover what the most eaten meat on Christmas Day will be, you may be very surprised plus Christmas Table Conversations, How do you fill 3 hours and not have any awkward moments, we have a few ideas. Join us next week as we delivery daily episodes in the lead up to ...
Dec 03, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 22
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we give you all the Seasonal Survival tips you'll ever need to handle a HOT Christmas. This year in Asutralia we are expecting it to be the sweatiest one ever. We ignite the great Duck Fat Debate. Is it worth the over inflated prices for the yummiest, tastiest roast potatoes ever, you be the judge plus Christmas Party Etiquette, we'll deep dive all the Do's and Don'ts to keep you out of trouble this fesaive season. Make sure you check out our Chris...
Nov 19, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 21
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we are asking if a large home cooked meal is absolutely necessary on Christmas Day, or is the family getting together celebration enough? What is the best way to wrap this years Christmas gifts? Are you a fan of the more traditional or do you use Christmas gift bags? plus Everything you ever needed to know about hosting a Virtual Christmas. You'll be amazing at the new technologies that can make distance this Christmas a thing of the past. Coming u...
Nov 05, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 20
This week on the recently voted SECOND BEST Christmas Podcast on the Planet, Liam and Ness ask the question does Christmas Day actually end on Christmas morning? We have some top tips on how to extend the joy and festivities. Why Turkey needs to be banned from all Christmas Dinners this Christmas. Grab some popcorn and hear the sparks fly. Australia's Queen of Turkey (Ness) has a few reasons why this will NOT be happening at her place and Could the humble Santa Photo be a thing of the past? Unfo...
Oct 22, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 19
This week on Christmas Podding we have a foolproof way of getting every single family member involved in helping you do all the heavy lifting on Christmas Day. Is Credit Card Debt worth a life time of Christmas Memories, we unpack the pros and cons plus Are Grandparents stealing our Festive Thunder by giving over the top gifts and spoiling our kids, we'll find out With Liam and Ness on the recently voted SECOND BEST Christmas Podcast on the Planet, Christmas Podding.
Oct 08, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 18
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we discuss why we believe that Christmas should be for the ADULTS and NOT the KIDS. When is a Christmas Tree NOT a Christmas Tree? Have we jumped the shark with over creative Tree Like displays plus Where do you draw the line when it comes to buying presents for family members. When is enough , enough and you say, Not this year Uncle TOM. Coming up with Liam and Ness, recently voted the SECOND BEST Christmas Podcast on the Planet, Christmas Podding...
Sep 24, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 17
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast "Christmas Podding" we discuss why taking the most embarassing Christmas photos now, will mean so much more in years to come. The long term benefits may surprise you. We ask the question is the Novelty Gift actually a novelty or a cop out? plus What does your funny Christmas Ornament hanging on your tree this year really say about you? We're talking all things Christmas with your festive besties Liam Renton and Ness Gibson....
Sep 10, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 16
This week on Christmas Podding we ask the hard question How long should you keep your family Christmas Tree. Why is it so hard to throw away decades of memories? There's a new trend of leaving receipts in Christmas Gifts to give the option of returning it, is that a clever idea or just a humble brag to show off what you've spent? Plus We have the very honest discussion about why we believe Kids should be excluded from the Christmas Table and relegated to their own Kids area. Are we being mean or...
Aug 27, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 15
This week on Christmas Podding we talk Christmas babies, why having a birthday on Christmas Day is the BEST and WORST day of the year. We've been baking and have discovered a stack of ways to serve up left over Christmas Ham. The best leftover recipes ever invented, we have them all plus How to cope with a sad Christmas. There's plenty of reasons why Christmas can be a sad day, but it doesn't have to be. We have the strategies to ease the pain and hopefully make it a happier season. Coming up on...
Aug 13, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 14
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we TALK TURKEY. Why baked turkeys need to be immediately banned from all Christmas dinners ASAP? We have new evidence to suggest there's trouble with turkey. Both hosts held epic Christmas in July parties. We unpack what worked, what didn't and the sneaky tricks they played on each other in the lead up to the big mid year celebrations. Plus We find meaning in the true spirit of giving back at Christmas time. Why it's so important and the simple thi...
Jul 30, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 13
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we guarentee to take the stress out of Christmas Cooking with our complete guide to mange your time, budget and expectations. We have expert advice on how to deal with difficult relatives this holiday season and how to not let them spoil the day plus Why we should all give Holiday Travel the Flick this Festive Season. All the reasons you'll need to stay at home and have just as good a time, minus the expence, headache and stress. Coming up with you...
Jul 16, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 12
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we discuss Christmas Party Etiquette. The do's and don'ts for guests on how to show your host the ultimate festive gratitude. We reveal why its OK to be a scrooge this Christmas and why doing Christmas on a budget doesn't make the season any less joyful plus Christmas in July, it's here and we lay out all the plans, tricks, tips and suggestions on how you can an epic celebration in your own home and have a second bite of the Christmas cherry. Comin...
Jul 02, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 11
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding we unpack the history of Christmas in July and reveal why you need to be making plans to celebrate this year. What is the BEST Christmas Dinner to prepare for your guests? We have the latest worldwide results on what YOU love the most plus She is the hardest person on the planet to buy for. What on earth do you buy your Mother in Law? We have the best suggestions to make you her favourite for the next 12 months. All coming up wit...
Jun 18, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 10
This week on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we ask the question are family games a fun way to spend Christmas Day or are they an unwelcome nuisance? Why do people feel so lonely on Christmas Day? We find out why and ways you can avoid those unwanted emotions plus Should restaurants be open at all on Christmas Day or are they wasting their time? This week with your aussie hosts Liam and Ness on Christmas Podding.
Jun 04, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 9
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we unpack how hard it can be to celebrate Christmas when you are personally hurting. We run through tips and advice on ways to cope and hopefully find some joy through a tough time. Why you should be planning a family photoshoot this year complete with matching outfits and festive props plus We ask Why isn't anyone paying more importance on making Eggnog a festive favourite. We think its underrated and could be about time it made a comeback. With y...
May 21, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 8
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding we uncover why Re-giving Christmas gifts we don't like, want or need is not such a bad thing, and we let you know who'll benefit from your generosity. The best Christmas movie list of all time has been updated and to say we are shocked and outraged is an understatement plus If you've ever wanted to travel at Christmas we have all the reasons why you may want to make Australia your festive destination. Coming up with your hosts Li...
May 07, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 7
This week on Christmas Podding we discuss the fact that none of us seem to be getting our work and Christmas holiday commitments balance right. We uncover how to stress less, work less and celebrate more this Festive Season. We've all heard of a Bridezilla who makes weddings all about them and a misery for everyone else, but have you heard of the Festive Feral, the Christmas equivalent. What toxic traits do these people display that could derail your festive fun, what to look for and how to comb...
Apr 23, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 6
This week on Christmas Podding, your hosts Liam Renton and Ness Gibson uncover what causes the biggest Christmas Meltdowns every year and the simple solution to a stress free Christmas at this years celebrations. Would you ever consider moving your festive celebrations one month forward if it meant saving a lot of money on airfares? Plus We have the inside scoop on the big blockbusters heading to a Christmas Cinema your way before the end of 2023, and some of the stars lining up to be in modern ...
Apr 09, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In this episode of Christmas Podding we discuss a growing Christmas Dilemma. What should you do when you're asked to pay for your own office Christmas Party? We unpack your options. We run you through the entire process of making your very own Christmas Cards. Why you'd want to and is it worth the effort? plus How can you prepare yourself with the disappointment that comes with unmet festive expectations. We have the coping strategies to help you deal with an unplanned Christmas let downs. Comin...
Mar 26, 2023•34 min•Season 6Ep. 4
On this episode of Christmas Podding we uncover the biggest spoiler alert in Christmas history, How home package deliveries are spoiling Christmas surprises around the world. We ask the question is it time to make a bigger deal of the non existent Christmas Breakfast, could it be a massive wasted festive opportunity? Plus How do you balance old traditions whilst finding time to create new ones? How to start something new, fun and fresh you can keep doing for years to come this Christmas? Coming ...
Mar 12, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 3
This week on Christmas Podding we dissect the magic that comes with receiving the annual Christmas Letter. Why we think its time it made a comeback. We discuss setting time limits on guests who come over at Christmas. Why its not rude to tell them when it's time to leave. plus Why Australia has been voted the number 1 destination to spend Christmas 2023, even we were shocked and we live here. Coming up on a brand new season of Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast with Liam and N...
Feb 19, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 2
We're back baby. As someone once said It's NEVER too early to wish someone a Merry Christmas. Welcome to our first episode of our 6th season of Christmas Podding. This week we dissect last years big day and uncover the mistakes we made and what we'd do differently if we could do it all over again. When is the ideal date to take down your tree and pack up al the festivities and celebrations? plus We have a major PLOT TWIST with Ness's Annual Turkey leftover suggestions. How do you keep the magic ...
Feb 05, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Its Christmas Day, Merry Christmas from Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast. Today on Christmas Podding we take you through what Christmas Day in Australia is really like, the sounds, the smells, the heat We uncover the never before tried brand new menu items that will be making an appearance at one of our hosts Christmas feasts plus We look back on the moments that made season 2022 so special Make sure you check out Christmas Poddings Spotify Playlist. We have all the best Christmas Classics in ...
Dec 24, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 45
Today on Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts we unveil our Most Influential list for 2022. Who has the most influence on the way we celebrate Modern Day Christmas. We give you a stack of reasons why you need to be extra generous this year and the damage it may cause if you're not plus What you MUST be doing today to set yourself up for an amazing day tomorrow. Make sure you check out Christmas Poddings Spotify Playlist. We have all the best Christmas Classics in one place for you to...
Dec 23, 2022•35 min•Season 5Ep. 44
Today on Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts we give you every reason you'll ever need to change your mind and hold off proposing on Christmas. Why Proposing is a definite Festive NO NO. We discover why buying second hand gifts could be a great idea this year plus We ask the question has our Christmas tastes changed over the years. Do you love the same things year in year out or have our tastes and traditions matured ? Make sure you check out Christmas Poddings Spotify Playlist. We ...
Dec 22, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 43
Today on Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts we find out why it's actually vitally important to spend time with those we love the most this Christmas When money's too tight to mention we uncover the free gifts you can put under the tree this year that wont cost you a cent plus We ask would you change your Christmas Day Feast plans due to fussy eaters? Make sure you check out Christmas Poddings Spotify Playlist. We have all the best Christmas Classics in one place for you to enjoy an...
Dec 21, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 42
Today on Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts we discover the ultimate Christmas experience on offer from the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey. Is it worth the price tag? We discuss the best and worst gifts we've ever received plus We ask are we losing touch with the true heart of Christmas. What todays generation are NOT doing that could endanger the way we celebrate in years to come. Make sure you check out Christmas Poddings Spotify Playlist. We have all the best Christmas Classic...
Dec 20, 2022•29 min•Season 5Ep. 41
This is Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day. Today we uncover who LOVES Christmas more, Men or Women? You may be surprised who enjoy's the season more. We talk Christmas food memories and why they are such an importantt part of any celebration plus What is the most hated question at Christmas and how should you answer it? We have the answer, Make sure you check out Christmas Poddings Spotify Playlist. We have all the best Christ...
Dec 19, 2022•32 min•Season 5Ep. 40
This is Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A Podcast a day every day from now till Christmas Day. Today we ask the question "Should Kids be Banned from all Christmas Parties" and why we think it may just ad to your festivities. You wont believe what the most popular activity is to do on Christmas Eve and why we think you should plan today to avoid it plus We unpack why experts are saying we shouldn't return home on Christmas Day, and why staying local is a better option. Make sure...
Dec 18, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 39
