Merry Christmas You Beautiful People! This is a very short episode just to wish you all a very merry Christmas. The girls have recorded a (badly edited) medley of Christmas songs as well. We wish every single one of you the very merriest Christmas and a wonderful new year. We'll be back again at the end of January, in the meantime you can check out the girls' podcast, I'm Not Complaining with Robin & Juno: https://anchor.fm/notcomplaining if you want to get in touch you can em...
Dec 25, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 73
You have no idea how much Christmas I have crammed into this episode. First up there's a quick recommendation of one of my favourite Christmas films. It's called Christmas, Again and I love it. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3894188/ Next up is a treat for any fans of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Nate Hance has done a fantastic Jazz take on the Vince Guaraldi soundtrack. Have a listen here: https://natehance.bandcamp.com/album/a-charlie-brown-christmas-nhanced Then it's Do You Hear Wh...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 72
There's no hiding from it.... Christmas Is Here! Hallelujah! The show is packed. First up why not have a listen to The Happy House Sessions Christmas Mash-Up from Steven Beech. It's an hour of Christmas favourites all crammed together to get you in the spirit: https://hearthis.at/upliftinghousesessions/the-christmas-session-vol-2/ I've been inundated with requests from our US correspondent Scott Newman for the What The Dickens segment, so I do my best to cover all of them. There&a...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 71
It's December, that means it's officially Christmas and you don't have to be ashamed of listening to the podcast. First up Bob Baker is explaining the term 'Tuck in'. Then we have an interview with Brian Earl of the Christmas Past podcast. He's got a book out that is ideal for anyone who loves the interesting history of Christmas. Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Past-Fascinating-Favorite-Traditions/dp/149306939X Then we have the quiz and you can...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 70
It's episode 69. That's right 69, and you know what, I'm so mature I don't even mention it once. It's true, just listen and you'll see. The show starts with Bob Baker and Do You Hear What I Hear. This week it's Naff. Then Paula Horwood shares the harrowing tale of how her supply teacher told the whole class who really delivers the presents on Christmas Eve, Paula is the creator of Baubicles and you can learn a bit more here: https://baubicles.co.uk/ Next up we ...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 69
This episode has so much in it there's barely any space to breathe. First up we have another story about the life and times of the real Saint Nicholas. It's read to us by Scott Newman our US correspondent and host of Tinsel Tunes Podcast. Next we have Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker our podcast Barman discusses the British use of the word 'mate'. This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is the Bewitched episode Humbug Not To Be Spoken Here. It's a blast fro...
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Merry Christmas you beautiful people and welcome to episode 67 of the TCP. We begin with a heart-warming story from Susan Bratcher Tischer. Then it's Wonderful Christmastime and we have more Christmas events and traditions from Bob Baker. Then I take a look at roast chestnuts and discuss the history of this delicacy and why it's not so widespread these days. Next up is an interview with Paula Horwood the creator of Baubicles. These are a fantastic decoration to hang on your tree that y...
Oct 22, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Hello. It's Christmas. Hooray! This episode has got loads of stuff. First we have the quiz and you can compete against Todd Killian the host of Christmas Clatter. You can check out his podcast here: https://www.christmasclatter.com/ Then it's Do You Hear What I Hear? and Bob Baker looks at the word Loo. Then we take a look at T Bag's Christmas Carol from 1989 and to call it a version of A Christmas Carol is twisting the truth beyond recognition. Plus it's crap. You can watch ...
Oct 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 66
It's a packed show you lucky boys and girls. First up Bob Baker our podcast Barman explains to our US listeners the meaning of the term 'Togs'. Then we have a look at A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa. It's a lovely entry to the muppets Christmas canon and has some great cameos and some decent jokes. Then Bob Baker is back with Wonderful Christmastime and he tells us about some of the wonderful activities you can get involved with this Christmas. After that we have an int...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 65
It's another packed show and there's no time to waste. First up we give our Scandinavian-American correspondent some tips on how to make an authentic Jacob Marley Christmas costume. Then it's this episode's version of a Christmas Carol. It's called Huh Huh Humbug and it was part of the Beavis and Butthead Do Christmas episode. If you want to watch it it's on YouTube, but it's lots of parts you have to watch in a row, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/...
Sep 11, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 64
It's episode 63 of the TCP and it's great to have you hear. First up we have a Yule Log, and what better way than to celebrate the birth of Jesus than watching him drink wine next to a lovely wood fire with his faithful dog by his side. If you want to watch it, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCjjqdol4f4 Then we look at how much Bob Cratchit earned and if he was really that poor. In this episode's Do You Hear What I Hear our self-appointed podcast bartender Bob...
Aug 27, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 63
It's Episode 62 of The TCP and this episode is more Christmassy than a jolly old elf eating a christmas pudding made of holly. We start off with the abysmal Carry on Christmas. Filled with smut and innuendo and very little of the actual story this was the first of 4 Christmas specials from the Carry on Films team. If you really want to watch it here's a link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8arozj Then it's time for Do You Hear What I Hear with Bob Baker. This episode he's...
Aug 13, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 62
I recorded this the week after the previous podcast, so I was in a bit of a rush but I've done my best. We start with Do You Hear What I Hear and our self-appointed podcast barman, Bob Baker, explains to us the word 'bum'. Is it your bottom, is it a hobo or is it both? Next up we have our second Story of Shame from the wonderful Jennifer Kay she shares the story of waking her mum up (who'd been working all night in the ICU) to the sound of her and her sister's glorious s...
Jul 30, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Merry Christmas in July you beautiful people. This episode starts with our weekly quiz. Do you know what colour mistletoe berries are? If you do, you'll get at least one question right. If you don't.... what? of course you know what colour they are. Then we have a Story of Shame sent in by the mom of our podcast mascot Elmer, Jennifer Kay. This week the Do You Hear What I Hear from our podcast barman, Bob Baker, is all about Nappies. Then I talk about Christmas in July, the history of ...
Jul 16, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 60
I've been ill so don't give me a hard time if this episode isn't up to the usual standard. We start with a Christmas Not So Classic this time it's 21st Century Christmas an attempt by Cliff Richard to get a Number one single in his 6th consecutive decade. It's not that bad... or that good. Our Self-appointed podcast barman Bob Baker explains the difference between Pissed and Pissed depending on which side of the Atlantic you're on. Then we have a new segment. I boug...
Jul 02, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Here we are, together again. It's great to see you. First up we have The Worst Christmas Present Ever sent in by the self-appointed podcast barman Bob Baker. Sometimes gifts can really hurt your feelings. Travis Gronsdahl has sent us in his favourite yule log, and it's naff. But they're all naff so what do you expect. This one is the official DC Comics one from 2021 and if you've got 10 hours to spare you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayb2MxAitUA Then we ...
Jun 18, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 58
I'm here, you're here, let's talk about Christmas. First up it's a story of shame, this one was sent in by Travis Gronsdahl and it's a story of a Secret Santa and a bunch of very rude colleagues. Then Frank the Tank has sent us a Curious Christmas Custom. This one is quite heartbreaking for all the wrong reasons. Then Wayne Clarke from the Christmas Alphabet podcast has sent in a What The Dickens! Admittedly it's one we've already covered, but he does such a go...
Jun 04, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Here it is, the answer to all your prayers. After the success of last episode's brand new advice column, Jack-Ask, 2 people have contacted the show asking for solutions to their problems. Once again your heroic host has stepped into the breach to save Christmas. Then it's a brand new segment 'Do You Hear What I Hear'. Bob Baker, the show's self appointed bar tender, translates the English meaning of a Christmas word into the American English meaning. Then Kevin Church ha...
May 21, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Welcome to the show you beautiful people. This episode starts with a brand new segment called Jack-Ask (which is a terrible name and needs to be changed). For some reason a listener thinks your host, Jack, is the person to ask for advice on a Christmas dilemma. What do you do when a guest brings very little food to the table, but takes loads of leftovers when they leave? Then it's the triumphant return of Robin Sings (which should really be called Robin and Juno Sing). We had a request from...
May 07, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Hello. It's me. It's another "great" episode. We've had a lovely letter from our new Podcast Bartender Bob Baker, who shares his love of Christmas with us. Then it's the return of Wayne Clarke, the host of The Christmas Alphabet Podcast and he shares with us the story of how he found out the truth about Santa. To have a listen to his podcast, here's a link: http://christmasalphabet.com/ Then we have a hilarious joke. You'll probably be laughing so hard you...
Apr 23, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 54
Hello you beautiful person. It's a jam packed episode with all sorts of crap. Want to watch a boring yule log that's out of focus because BB8 is in front of it beeping occasionally? Well here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb0eTSE22pM&list=PLPiftmz8-_6AMwI6o-VXb_bm3KbM3nHfg&index=1&t=245s Then it's What The Dickens, and in my humble opinion this one is a gem. We learn about how Scrooge could tell the time in the dark. Then we have a movie quiz all about...
Apr 09, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Hooray, it's another episode of The Total Christmas Podcast. We start off with an interesting feature from Frank the Tank our Curious Customs Correspondent. He's curious to know if some of the customs in the US have made it over the pond to the UK. Then we have the return of The Christmas Not So Classic. This time we look at It's Christmas All Over the World by Sheena Easton. If you don't know the tune you can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Valp3rAFubA The...
Mar 27, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Has it really been 2 weeks already? Well here we are again with another 'wonderful' episode of The TCP. First up your host reads an old Christmas story from Scotland about a shepherd boy who has lost a sheep on Christmas Eve. Then we have a very short segment where I ask why Frank the Tank hasn't sent me anything in a while. Then we have a lovely interview with Wayne Clarke, the host of The Christmas Alphabet Podcast. He's been a baptist minister for over 30 years and he shar...
Mar 13, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 51
It's episode 50 of The Total Christmas Podcast, that's half a century, wow. The Yule Log for this episode is from the TV show This Is Us. Watch the family house burning for a solid hour. It's not great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmnW81C_tVg&t=1s In this episode we have another deep look at some of the obscure phrases in A Christmas Carol. Why was Marley "as dead as doornail"? You'll soon find out. Then I share the story of how a friend of mine decided that...
Feb 27, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Great to see you, thanks for tuning in. First up we have a follow on from last episode's segment about the German smoker ornaments. This time we look at the Moosmann from Vogtland and we also have a couple of stories about them. Then we have a great Story of Shame from L C Newman who tells the tale of how they nearly blew the whole Santa secret by staying up all night drinking and playing with a slot car track. Then we play one more song from Adam Kennedy and his Creative Commonaires, This ...
Feb 13, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Did you miss me? Cause I missed you. It's the first episode of the new year and it's the usual stuff. First up we have this episode's version of A Christmas Carol. It's called We Wish You A Mandy Christmas and it is an episode of the BBC TV series Mandy starring Diane Morgan. I really enjoyed it and maybe you will too, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQF_iwLKxwk&t=884s Then we have another Yule Log. This one was the 'Pool Log and it was part of th...
Jan 30, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Merry Christmas you beautiful people! We recorded this episode on Christmas day just after Santa had been. It's a short one, just to wish all our wonderful listeners a very Merry Christmas, plus there's a song from Juno and Jack and a Christmas mash up. You know we love ya! Merry Christmas
Dec 25, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 47
It's Christmas you beautiful people. Let's celebrate by listening to some imbecile shouting into a microphone. First up Julie Sibilla shares the worst Christmas present that her nan gave to her mum and brother. This episode's Yule Log is the Arendelle Castle Yule Log from Frozen, and it's on Disney plus. If you haven't got Disney plus, don't worry, it's a pretty naff yule log. Then Ed Daley, author of The Christmas Book, tells us a bit of the background to the ...
Dec 19, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 46
It's Christmas! and you're beautiful. Hooray. This episode is packed to the rafters. First up is another great song from Adam Kennedy and his Creative Commonaires. This one is called The Plight Before Christmas and you can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeOa36NjAGU Then Ed Daly, author of The Christmas Book, tells us about the origins of two of the most popular Christmas toys, the Teddy Bear and Barbie. To read more about this stuff, check out his book: https://w...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Welcome to The Total Christmas Podcast, it's December and it really is Christmas and it's another packed show. First up Ed Daley reads another part from his book. This time he explains how a clerical error led to It's A Wonderful Life becoming one of the most popular Christmas films of all time. If you want to read more, check out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Book-Ultimate-Favorite-Holiday/dp/B09HS14DFM Next up we have the story of the worst Christmas present that Ke...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 44
