This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we unpack the importance of Chocolate at Christmas. It's origins and why the two go hand in hand in creating magical memories. Could you cope with a Glitter Free Festive season. A new glitter ban may soon have us coping without sparkle and shine that glitter brings plus The new Christmas meat of choice has been decided as we run you through a new push to make one particular meat the most popular meat at this years Christmas table. Join Liam and Nes...
Oct 13, 2024•40 min•Season 7Ep. 16
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we run you through the absolute worst ways people have ruined Christmas Day, from disasters to the down right silly things people have done that wrecked it for everyone. Home made Advent Calendars are a fun way to celebrate the season whilst putting you're own flavor on it, or are they? We run you through the many options you have to make your own this year, plus Do you go the trouble of making your own table runners and settings only to have no on...
Sep 29, 2024•33 min•Season 7Ep. 15
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we talk through the joy of a non-stop 24/7 Christmas TV Channel now broadcasting till Christmas Day. How do you cope when Christmas is lumped upon you and you find yourself hosting a large crowd. It can be super overwhelming, so we talk you through the steps needed to survive and enjoy the day. Plus What has been sending people to hospital on Christmas Day, you won't believe the many reason people find themselves in emergency on such a special day....
Sep 15, 2024•33 min•Season 7Ep. 14
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, "Christmas Podding" we ask the question are we too busy in December and cramming in way more festive fun than we can actually handle? There's a new push to make the very grinch hashtag #tooearly a thing, we dissect why people just can't handle when other peoples joy starts in November and not December. plus You'll never guess which Christmas ICON has just announced a 20 city Christmas Concert tour , and yes it will be an EPIC experience. Join Liam...
Sep 01, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 13
Coming up on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast "Christmas Podding" we ask the very delicate question , Is it OK for guests to take home left overs after Christmas Dinner, after you've done all the cooking and hard work? AWKWARD We've noticed some of the worlds Biggest department stores have gone early with Christmas Decorations, but is it too early?,,,,(NEVERRRR) plus We uncover a whole stack of classic Christmas albums never before released on Vinyl that are set to make a return to our record ...
Aug 18, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 12
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding. We start prepping for festive fatigue and uncover the new Seasonal Syndrome that may have you worn out before the big day arrives. We ask the question, "Who ruined Christmas at your House, and what did they do? plus Are you a flavour of the month present purchaser? Has buying a present early even come back to bite you when your kids say they don't want that anymore? Lets find out with Liam and Ness as we talk all things Christma...
Aug 04, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 11
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we run you through all the top tips you need to put up a Christmas Tree like a Pro, how to make it the envy of all your friends. Would you give up receiving any presents at all on Christmas morning in exchange for an expensive experience that will give you memories for life, we'll find out , plus What type of Christmas Shopper are you and how you shop can effect your stress, joy and overall enjoyment of the season. We're talking all things Christma...
Jul 21, 2024•36 min•Season 7Ep. 10
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding, we unveil the new spending habits sweeping the world. How Christmas will be effected by the cost of living crisis. We tackle a Christmas Dilemma. Do you wait for those who are late to Christmas Lunch? Should plans change just because someone is late to the biggest event of the year? plus How do you deal with end of year Christmas Kids Concerts? No one wants to attend, so how do sit through and bear the unbearable. We'll find out...
Jul 07, 2024•30 min•Season 7Ep. 9
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, "Christmas Podding" we unpack one influencers idea of giving Christmas a break this year and the reasons why it may be good for your stress levels. We have a step by step plan to set up a wonderful Christmas in July Celebration at your workplace this year, and ask the question is it really the place you want to use up all your festive energy, plus Will you be self gifting this year? Is it a good idea or just another way to blow your own trumpet. W...
Jun 23, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 8
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast Liam and Ness discuss why it has become socially inappropriate to lob up and stay at relatives house at Christmas and why a hotel should always be booked at all costs. We take a look at a whole bunch of unique Christmas foods that are adored by their countries of origins each and every year, even though we may ever want to try them if given the chance, plus We may have found the one Christmas Gift Liam just can't return. What's the one thing that s...
Jun 09, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 7
This week on Christmas Podding, your hosts Liam and Ness unpack every possible option available to you for a Christmas in July Celebration. Big, small, low key or over the top, we have suggestions that will inspire you to start planning your mid year festivities now. Do you have one Christmas Meal that could impress family and friends year after year? Why mastering one dish is all you really need for years of holiday happiness and suggestions on true crowd pleasers that are sure to impress plus ...
May 26, 2024•36 min•Season 7Ep. 6
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding Liam and Ness tackle the issue of Teens and Christmas. What do you do to get them keen, involve them and help rekindle the magic that gets lost the older they get? What needs to be considered when buying anew home. The things to look for now that will enhance your festive season plus A new TOP 25 list of the best Christmas Movies of all time has been released and we disagree vehemently with it. Let the festive sparks fly , coming...
May 12, 2024•36 min•Season 7Ep. 5
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we uncover the worlds Biggest Christmas Grinches. Is it smart, safe or just plain mean to give bigger penalties on Christmas day for driving infringements? Should we recycle or reuse old Christmas wrapping. Is saving the environment that important . You may be shocked to hear how little impact it actually has, plus The very early list of Hottest gifts for Christmas 2024 has been released. You won't believe what people are already saying they want u...
Apr 28, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Coming up on this episode of Christmas Podding we discuss how to survive other family's traditions when you find yourself sharing Christmas at someone else's home. It can be tricky to not be offended and how to hide your disgust at other peoples eccentricities. We've been asked does celebrating Christmas all year round via a year round Podcast detract or lesson the joy once the season hits, (Hint, the answer is a big NO, :), plus Our list of things that Grinds our festive gears is getting longer...
Mar 24, 2024•37 min•Season 7Ep. 3
This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, we give solid advice on how to deal with those neighbours who just refuse to take their decorations. Is it your job to let them know it may be time to pack things away? We have a brand new segment. What's been Grinding your Festive Gears. We've kept a list of all the things that made us fire up over the festive season when the fuse was short. We dissect those little things that really got us hot under the collar. Plus What can you do now to ensure...
Feb 25, 2024•37 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Welcome to the launch of SEASON 7 on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding. For the past seven years your hosts Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson have talked all things Christmas and we are proud to be back with a brand new season. Even if it is January. This week we look back on what appeared to be a pretty good Christmas 2023 and see what we learnt, did well and would never do again. We're jumping head first into the Quality Streets Christmas Scandal. Should big business be allowe...
Jan 28, 2024•39 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Merry Christmas from Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding. Recently voted the SECOND BEST Christmas Podcast on the Planet. It's here. Christmas Day 2023. Today Liam and Ness run you through the lighter side of Christmas with a stack of Festive Fun Facts about the most special day of the year. We ask how do you cope with the loneliness of Christmas. What do you do if you find yourself all alone today plus We look back on the past 37 episodes throughout season 6 and remind ourselv...
Dec 24, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 37
On todays episode of Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast Liam and Ness put forward some very valid reasons why you MUST include receipts in all your Christmas gifts this year. Even though it may be super awkward. We discuss a longstanding Aussie Christmas Tradition that's in danger of being lost forever plus It has been a long month. What's been Tangling our Tinsel throughout the month of December. Those festive activities that we need to put a stop too, before they drive us cr...
Dec 23, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 36
Today on Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podding Podcasts we laugh along at our little fur babies and uncover how they have the ability to derail your entire festivities this Christmas. What answer should you give when someone asks you What would you like for Christmas? Do you give them an honest present option or be polite and generic? We'll find out what's the best thing to say plus Is it OK to celebrate Christmas early, just days before the big dance can you pick any old day to get to...
Dec 22, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 35
On todays episode of Christmas Podding we look at how you can put more joy back into Christmas Day. We have your HOW TO GUIDE to make sure you'll be smiling all day this Christmas. We ask the question When did gift wrapping become bigger than Christmas itself? We explore how to scale it back just a tad plus Why you need to find yourself in a Church this Christmas and how it will enhance your entire festive experience. Coming up on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast. Christmas Podding. Get Your C...
Dec 21, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 34
Today on Christmas Podding's 12 days of Christmas Podcasts, Liam and Ness take a look at all the Christmas Songs dominating the Hot 100 Music Charts worldwide this month .We'll ask why are the classics still as popular as ever. We have your Seasonal Safety Tips ready to go with a complete guide to keeping safe and the hidden dangers lurking at this time of year. Plus How NOT to be a Hot Mess this Christmas. We'll let you know how NOT to end up in tears in the corner at your next Christmas Party....
Dec 20, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 33
Today on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast with Liam and Ness,, we ask the question Why are parents scaring kids with the Christmas Grinch and then uploading the horrified reactions to social media? Is it cruel or just a bit of Festive Fun. We'll share our HOW TO GUIDE to getting yourself into the Christmas Spirit plus The new festive fad, Hot Tub Christmas Parties, would you get in your bathers with family and friends all in the name of embracing the season? Coming up on Aus...
Dec 19, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 32
Today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast with Liam and Ness we discuss the whole Elf on the Shelf movement and ask why parents are putting themselves through so much work and anguish at an already busy time of year. The modern day rules for regifting. We uncover the do's and don'ts and how to stay out of trouble this Christmas plus How to navigate the challenges of Christmas for blended families. It can be super tough so we have some easy to follow tips on how to not only survive but enjoy wh...
Dec 18, 2023•28 min
On todays episode of Christmas Podding your hosts Liam and Ness deep dive into home made Christmas Decorations and find out why you should be considering making your own for your home celebrations. Are we suffering from festive overindulgence? Can you have too much of good thing? plus What do we think about Christmas Day Weddings? If you were invited to one would you attend and interrupt your own family's celebrations. Coming up on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast. Christmas Podding. Get Your ...
Dec 17, 2023•34 min•Season 6Ep. 30
Today on Christmas Podding we unveil the best Christmas Hacks we know will make your festive season even easier. What games should you play on Christmas Day that include the whole family from 7 to 70? plus How do you choose what family to invite to spend Christmas Day with? Who makes the cut and what do they have to do to get cut from the list, we'll give you all the tips and tricks you need to navigate a very hard decision. Coming up on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast. Christmas Podding. Get...
Dec 16, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 29
Today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we answer the question what do we really want under our tree on Christmas Day, the two biggest gifts we all want for Christmas will be revealed. Why you must do a basic Christmas Planner to save you the heartache and stress in the lead up to Christmas. How to set one up, we'll have it covered, plus How to pick your battles and avoid the Christmas Day arguments. We have some top tips and when to push back and when to walk away from a festive fight. Comi...
Dec 15, 2023•34 min•Season 6Ep. 28
Today on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we float the idea of NOT giving presents at all this Christmas. Why it could reduce your stress levels dramatically. What is the best Christmas Music to listen to this time of year to put you in the best mood possible and Is it ever OK to tell a little White Lie at Christmas, if it meant prioritizing you, your family and what precious little spare time you may have left this festive season. Coming up on our 12 Days of Christmas Podca...
Dec 14, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 27
Today on Christmas Podding we pay our respects to the greatest Christmas Movie of All Time "Love Actually" as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Why its so good and why we still think no Christmas movie comes close. What's the vibe on Festive Christmas Markets? Can you really nab a bargain or are we just purchasing more junk plus What's the top foods to have around the dinner table this Christmas, we have the official Christmas Rankings and you may be surprised as to what makes number 1 on this...
Dec 13, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 26
Today on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we look hard at why proposing at the most romantic time of the year is a bad idea. We speak to a guy who did and explore the aftermath when it sadly didn't work out. We'll deep dive into the magic that is the annual Christmas Letter and if there's any merit in writing one this year for family and friends plus How to be a Scrooge in Style and do Christmas 2023 on a budget without looking too cheap. Daily episodes from now till Christm...
Dec 12, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 25
Today on Christmas Podding's 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts we run you through every reason why you should most definitely NOT PROPOSE to the love of your life at Christmas and how you may just regret it for life. Is Christmas Craft worth the effort when you can something just as shiny and new for less money plus When it comes to Christmas Carols, do you sing a long at the top of your voice or are one to just watch from afar? We find out why gleefully partaking may just change things for the bett...
Dec 11, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 24
