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High Strangeness#107 What Was CHRISTMAS Like Long Ago? (w/Brian Earl) #107 What Was CHRISTMAS Like Long Ago? (w/Brian Earl)Welcome to High Strangeness! In this festive episode, Tony is joined by Brian Earl, author and host of the Christmas Past podcast, to explore the weird and wild traditions of Christmases from long ago. Episode Highlights with Timestamps:[00:00] IntroductionWelcome to High Strangeness and the holiday episode.[00:19] Meet Brian EarlTony introduces Brian and his new book, "Christmas, Long, Long Ago."[01:22] Behind the ScenesBrian discusses the year-round work of running a Christmas podcast and writing a book.[02:24] Family and Holiday SpiritBrian and Tony talk about f...
2025-12-1631 min
Get Hooked On The Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook Now, Book-Lovers!Of Christmases Long, Long Ago by Brian EarlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/261260to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Of Christmases Long, Long Ago
Author: Brian Earl
Narrator: Brian Earl
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
Release date: 08-05-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Civilization
Publisher's Summary:
Surely, Christmas in the distant past must have been different from the one we know today. But how different? You’re about to find out. The Christmases of long, long ago were a merry mess of odd superstitions, dangerous games, and overindulgences that lasted from Christmas Day until Epiphany twelve days later. The “Christmas season” of earlier times was not the pe...
2025-08-052h 23
Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter PodcastEpisode 49: Stabilizers and Success With Earl StrohIn this episode Brian Barney has a guest host on, Earl Stroh. Earl is the founder of Cutter Stabilizers. The guys chat about the advantages of stabilizers and the different ways to set them up. They also chat about Earl's season as he arrowed a great bull and a unique pronghorn. Earl has worked hard and paid his dues and is seeing some amazing success. A great episode this week on Life Of A Bowhunter. A Big Thanks to our Sponsors! Cutter Stabilizers - https://cutterstabilizers.com/ Eberlestock - https://eberlestock.com/
2025-01-291h 01
Christmas PastBackstory: Wren DayThe small, unassuming wren may be nothing much to look at, but wait till it starts singing. Its loud, complex songs, and its tendency to sing them throughout winter, has earned it the title of “King of Birds.” But on December 26, the king is dead. Wren Day is a traditional hunting of the wren, followed by celebrations that include disguise, door-to-door visiting and parading, and song. It’s certainly one of our most strange and mysterious Christmas customs, a mixture of Celtic mythology, old Christmas traditions, and revenge for giving away secrets. Tiernan Gaffney from the National Museum of Irelan...
2024-12-2312 minChristmas PastBackstory: The Yule LadsOne by one, over a series of nights during Christmastime in Iceland, the Yule Lads come down from a mountain, making mischief, rewarding good behavior and punishing bad. These lovable scamps are unique melding of folkloric traditions, and a reminder that Christmas once was — and still can be — haunted and scary. Terry Gunnell, professor emeritus of folkloristics at the University of Iceland, joins Brian to tell the story. Thanks also to Baldur Gylfa for appearing in this episode!Music in this episode"Momentary Ease" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Relaxing Piano" — Uncredited artists...
2024-12-2012 minChristmas PastBackstory: Ded MorozDed Moroz ("Grandfather Frost"), went from folk tale to fairy tale, from beloved symbol of Christmas to exile, and then back to beloved symbol, all in surprisingly short order. It’s a story of ups and downs, set against the backdrop of a violent social and political revolution, and which resulted in a strange stint as the “Soviet Santa Claus.” Karen Petrone, University of Kentucky history professor and author of Life Has Become More Joyous, Comrades, joins Brian to tell the story. Clara in Australia shares a Christmas memory in this episode. Check out her podcast...
2024-12-1813 minHigh StrangenessEp50 High Strangeness - Christmas Past with Brian EarlExploring Christmas Wonders with Brian Earl: From Traditions to True Crime In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony interviews Brian Earl, a designer, writer, and podcaster renowned for his popular Christmas-themed podcast and book, 'Christmas Past.' They delve into various aspects of Christmas culture, discussing Brian's background and his passion for exploring the origins and histories of Christmas traditions. The conversation covers Brian’s journey into podcasting, his experiences with publishing his book, and the fascinating traditions associated with Christmas, including fruitcake and Japanese KFC.Additionally, they touch on his unique projects like th...
2024-12-1753 minChristmas PastBackstory: IvyFor a long time, ivy conjured images of all things pagan, superstitious, gluttonous, debauched, and morbid. For those reasons, it would be forbidden from churches and Christian homes. Today, it's a classic symbol of Christmas. Sue Hunter joins Brian to tell this uniquely Christmassy turnaround story. Thank you to composer Sarah Cattley for permission to share the beautiful rendition of "Ivy, Chief of Trees it Is," performed by the Granta Chorale and conducted by Janet Wheeler. Music in this episode"The Holly and the Ivy" — Jerome Chauvel, via Pixabay"God Rest Ye Merr...
2024-12-1611 minChristmas PastBackstory: GremlinsForty years ago, audiences got into the Christmas spirit by watching a little green creature get killed in a blender. Gremlins was more than a movie that combined horror, comedy, gory violence, and Christmas. It was a massive a pop culture phenomenon, and one of the last movies of its kind to be rated PG. Alonso Duralde, film critic, podcaster, and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas and Hollywood Pride joins Brian to discuss this iconic 80's hit. Music in this episode"Granite Faces" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Hope Piano" — Anastasia Kir, v...
2024-12-1312 minChristmas PastBackstory: Why is Christmas on December 25?If Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus, and we celebrate it on December 25, then Jesus must have been born on that day, right? Not so fast! We actually have no good idea when Jesus was born. And besides, the observance of his birth on December 25 is a 4th century contrivance. But why December 25 of all days? In today's episode, professor and author Michael Foley joins Brian to make sense of it all. Get a copy of Dr. Foley's book, Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe.Music in this episode"Stress Relief Piano" — Pi...
2024-12-1114 minChristmas PastBackstory: The Original Santa Claus ParadeWho doesn't love a parade? The very idea of a procession, usually involving costumes and music, is at least 4,000 years old. But grand parades to kick off the Christmas season are much newer. The kind we're most familiar with nowadays developed when large retail chains held parades to stimulate shopping and define a new, earlier start to the Christmas season. All that capitalism sounds very American, but — surprise! — Canada beat us to it!In today's episode, Clayton Charters, president and CEO of the Original Santa Claus Parade in Toronto, joins Brian.Watch the playback of the...
2024-12-0911 minChristmas PastBackstory: The MagiThe three kings. The wise men. The magi. They're the supporting cast in many a Nativity scene...the subject of several postage stamps and greeting cards...the subject of that classic Christmas song. Who were they? Where were they from? Why did they traverse afar following yonder star? What was with the gold, frankincense, and myrrh? Were they even real? And does it matter? Today, professor and author Eric Vanden Eykel joins Brian to tell the story of these mysterious figures. Check out Eric Vanden Eykel's book, The Magi.Music in this episode
2024-12-0614 minChristmas PastBackstory: Rankin/Bass Christmas SpecialsThe creative team of Rankin and Bass have produced some of the most enduring, nostalgia-producing Christmas specials in television history. Historian and biographer Rick Goldschmidt joins Brian to tell the story of how an art director and an ad jingle writer became "the kings of Christmas."LinksMore info about Rankin/Bass and Rick GoldschmidtRick's books about Rankin/BassMusic in this episode"Kettled" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Soft Piano" — Anastasia Kir, via Pixabay"O Holy Night (Solo Piano)" — 23843807, via Pixabay"Wish Background" — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetecOrder...
2024-12-0411 minChristmas PastBackstory: Christmas CreepA lot of people complain that Christmas comes earlier every year. But, is that really true? Extended holiday shopping seasons have been the norm for well over a century. And besides, there's one big (and spooooky) reason that Christmas can only come so early. Marketing professor Darrin Duber-Smith joins Brian to discuss the phenomenon of "Christmas creep."Music in this episode"Silent Movie (Old Record Version)" — Anastasia Kir, via Pixabay"Deck the Hall Jazz" — Anastasia Kir, via Pixabay"Ambient Piano" — BlackPy Beats, via Pixabay"Gentle Soft Piano - Christmas Vibes" — Alex Products, via Free Music Ar...
2024-11-2811 minChristmas PastInterview: Actor John Rhys-Davies on Scrooge: A Christmas CarolActor John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones) joins Brian to discuss Scrooge, A Christmas Carol. Rhys-Davies plays Dickens's narrator in this four-part audio drama podcast, set for re-release on November 22. Music in this episode"O Holy Night" — Calvin Clavier, via PixabayOrder your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com BooksOf Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Book...
2024-11-1414 min
Bossman Show06-15-24 (Bossman Show) | Brian Earl InterviewJR The Bossman (@JRTheBossman) was joined by William & Mary Tribe Basketball Coach, Brian Earl (@BrianEarl10).
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2024-06-1520 min
Do Hard Things Podcast: Forge Your Mind & BodyThe Art of Defensive Awareness for Runners and Cyclists with Alan EarlSend us a textLearn strategies to stay safe in an unpredictable world with former high-threat environment protector Alan Earl. During our in-depth discussion, we equip you with the tools to enhance your situational awareness, adopt a criminal's mindset for self-protection, and navigate potential dangers with confidence. For runners, cyclists, and everyday individuals, we offer practical tactics and principles to avoid becoming an easy target, changing the way you move through the world with a vigilant yet calm approach.From sharing tips on planning safe routes to strategies for evading threats, this episode is full...
2024-05-0158 min
The Two Bucks PodcastSelling a Brand Before Products w/ Earl Stroh |Two Bucks Podcast #75On this episode of the Two Bucks Podcast, Brian talks with Earl Stroh about building the right brand in addition to the right products.
Earl is the founder of Cutter Stabilizers – micro diameter stabilizers designed specifically for western hunters. Earl developed a stabilizer platform that is light weight, low air resistance, and durable to hand all the conditions of hunting the west, from wind blowing your bow around to impacts and carrying your bow for miles on end. Earl shares how he focused on building his brand the right way and then scaled the company up...
2024-01-091h 13Christmas PastInterview: Christopher Knight on The Brady Bunch: The Voice of ChristmasThe Brady Bunch is an iconic American sitcom that ran for five seasons. But it produced only one Christmas episode during its original run. "The Voice of Christmas" from season 1 finds Carol with laryngitis days before she's scheduled to sing a solo for her church's Christmas service. The one and only Christopher Knight joins Brian to break this episode down.Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Real Brady BrosMusic in this Episode"A Very Brady Special" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Brady Bunch Image Sound-Alike Music" — Noisepatterns, via SoundCloud"It Came Upon the Midn...
2023-12-1317 minChristmas PastInterview: The Christmas Stories of Mary Wilkins FreemanMary E. Wilkins Freeman was a prolific author in the 19th century. Her Christmas stories showed up every year in newspapers and magazines. Professor Thomas Ruys Smith recently published a new collection of Freeman's Christmas stories. Professor Smith joins me today to discuss Freeman, and then Brian narrates "Harriet Anne's Christmas" from the collection.Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Last Gift: The Christmas Stories of Mary E. Wilkins FreemanMusic in this Episode"Family Holiday" — Aleksey Chistilin, via Pixabay"Piano Music No. 1" — Relaxing Time, via Pixabay"Relaxing Piano Music" — Kevin Macleod, via Incomp...
2023-11-0937 minChristmas PastStory Time: The Captain of the PolestarAs we ease our way into another Christmas season, we're practicing thta somewhat forgotten tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas time! In 1883, Temple Bar magazine published a story by a writer and physician named Arthur Conan Doyle. Nowadays, we refer to him as sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and we know him best as the creator of that most famous of detectives: Sherlock Holmes. But this 1883 story isn’t about Sherlock. It’s about a ship trapped in arctic ice and the strange things the captain and crew experience. Join Brian for a reading of The Captain of the Pole...
2023-10-3156 min
Retire Wealthy and HappyEp11: Reaping Financial Growth Established by Personal Development with Brian PitcherChallenges will always be part of the journey to success, so we’ve invited Brian Pitcher to share his inspiring story of the pursuit of financial freedom after being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2013. Learn all about real estate investing and the benefits you can reap from it when you listen until the end of this episode!Key takeaways to listen forAn educational story about how to pivot your business during a recessionWhat makes education a loss prevention strategy in businessA way to invest that considers your financial obligations and risk to...
2023-04-0447 min
The Bookshelf Odyssey PodcastChristmas Past: an Interview with Brian EarlSend us a text Hello and Merry Christmas! Today's episode is all about Christmas. I talk to Brian Earl, the host of the popular "Christmas Past" podcast. He stopped by to talk about his new book "Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions". So join us today as we chat about the book, Christmas traditions, and what the future might hold for Christmas. Brian Earl: https://christmaspastpodcast.com/ Get "Christmas Past", it's on sale now!: https://christmaspastpodcast.com/book/ Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and What is a Christmas Podcast?...
2022-12-0646 minChristmas PastBackstory: PantomimeIt's the theater experience that's as rollicking and raucous as it is festive! And it's also mostly unknown to American audiences. Join Brian in this episode to hear all about the British tradition of Pantomime.Mentioned in This Episodehttp://www.evolution-productions.co.uk/https://www.vam.ac.uk/Music in This Episode"Vaquero Perdido" — The Mini Vandals, via Youtube Audio Library"Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies" — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Dona Norem" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Twinkle Like a Star" — Monday Hopes, via Pixabay"Ding Dong Merrily on High" — Steve's Bedroom Ba...
2022-12-0516 minChristmas PastBackstory: The Rockefeller Center Christmas TreeSince the early 1930s, Rockefeller Center has been home to an enormous Christmas tree, elaborately decorated and introduced each season with great fanfare and spectacle. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has become America's Christmas tree. Christine Roussel, the official Archivist of Rockefeller Center, joins Brian to tell the tale of this iconic institution. Music in This Episode"The Broker" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Angels We Have Heard on High - Hark The Herald Angels Sing" — James Edwards, via Magnatune Compilation"Glow"— Scott Buckley, via scottbuckley.com.au"A Jazz Piano" — Music for Video...
2022-12-0213 min
Merry Podcast of MyMerryChristmas.comChristmas Past with Brian EarlChristmas Past is a term that conjures up a lot of images in the mind. In those two words we are instantly reminded of things that are precious to us.
The power of Christmas past is evident in nearly all that we do to celebrate the season. Our music is filled with the golden oldies of Christmas, our decorating yields to even ancient practices of yore, and our foods are traditionally festive and have been so since before we were born.
We love to celebrate in ways that are old, to remember of how Christmas...
2022-11-1919 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastCreating and Recreating Holiday Traditions with Brian Earl from “The Christmas Past Podcast”Let’s get into the nitty gritty of our holiday traditions—real tree or a fake tree? Love egg nog or hate it? Decorating to the hilt or like to keep it minimalist? In this kickoff episode of our Untraditional Traditions series, we’re doing a deep dive into some of the traditions many of us may observe at the holidays, and a few we might want to try! Like, how many of you put up your Christmas tree at Halloween and take it down on Valentine’s Day? Well, our guest this week does and he just gave us all pe...
2022-11-0949 min
Can't Wait for ChristmasCWCF 104 – Brian Earl from Christmas Past (#ChristmasPodcastDay Bonus Episode)
It’s a #ChristmasPodcastDay bonus episode as we welcome Brian Earl, host of Christmas Past and author of “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions.’
Download here!
00:00 – 01:34 Intro
01:34 – 34:39 Brian Earl Interview
34:39 – 46:35 “Not My Holiday” Game
46:35 – 48:46 Wrap Up
48:46 – 50:44 Outtakes (now with more insanity)
“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)
Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions (The Book)
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2022-11-0150 min
Discover An Game-Changing Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Christmas Past by Brian EarlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/227989to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Christmas Past
Author: Brian Earl
Narrator: Brian Earl
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins
Release date: 11-01-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 33 ratings
Genres: Holidays
Publisher's Summary:
Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions reveals the surprising, quirky, mysterious, and sometimes horrifying stories behind the most wonderful time of the year.
2022-11-014h 21
Intentional PerformersOlajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Cooper on Building Eastside GolfOlajuwon Ajanaku, the Founder of Eastside Golf grew up in East Atlanta. He gained a golf scholarship to Morehouse College and won a National Championship alongside his co-founder, Earl Cooper. After graduating with a degree in accounting, he worked in Commercial Finance for many years. Olajuwon left the corporate world to fully embark on entrepreneurship that would support his own dream of turning pro in golf. As a result, Eastside Golf was formed.
Earl Cooper is a PGA Professional and is currently ranked as one of the best young teachers in America by Golf Digest. He has...
2022-10-191h 11
It's a Good LifeS2E04: The Power of Not Conforming - by Earl NightingaleTo really succeed in this life, we must break free of our constant need to conform. In this episode, Brian introduces the fifth in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl explores what motivates us to live the way we do and explains how our choice of environment has a powerful impact on the success we experience. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why people conform to their environment.· How to break through that conformity.· Why a clear direction and worthwhile purpose are vital to success.
2022-01-1318 minIt's a Good LifeS2E04: The Power of Not Conforming - by Earl NightingaleTo really succeed in this life, we must break free of our constant need to conform. In this episode, Brian introduces the fifth in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl explores what motivates us to live the way we do and explains how our choice of environment has a powerful impact on the success we experience. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why people conform to their environment.· How to break through that conformity.· Why a clear direction and worthwhile purpose are vital to success.
2022-01-1318 minChristmas PastTrivia Double Header: SheperdyWelcome back for the second consecutive day of Christmas trivia! It's the conclusion of our special double header. Join us today when Rachel plays quizmaster to Brian in a game of "Sheperdy." We're in the final countdown to Christmas of 2021, but rest assured: there's much more Christmas cheer on tap between now and the big day! Music in this episode"Turning" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music ArchiveShare a Christmas memory on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it...
2021-12-1921 minChristmas PastBackstory: Figgy PuddingVictorian carolers wouldn't go until they got some. But many Americans wouldn't know one if they saw one. The figgy pudding (or plum pudding or Christmas pudding) has been with us for many centuries, and in many forms. How did a Medieval savory soup become a fruity, boozy and exclusively Christmassy dessert?Glen Warren from the Seasons Eatings podcast joins Brian in this episode. Mentioned in this episodeSeasons Eatings: PodcastInstagramThe Village Carolers:WebsiteYouTube channelInstagramMusic in this episode"We Wish You a Mer...
2021-12-1612 minChristmas PastInterview: Megan Alexander, host of Small Town Christmas on UPtv All the different landscapes and climates and cultures in America make for a seemingly endless number of settings for celebrating our favorite holiday. And one kind of setting in particular has earned a special place in American Christmas culture and lore: the small town. That homey, local Christmas spirit is the topic of Small Town Christmas, the new series on UPtv. Series creator and host Megan Alexander joins Brian to discuss. Plus, Brian shares a small town Christmas memory of his own!Music in this episode"In the Bleak Mindwinter" — Julius H, via Pixabay"Owl...
2021-12-0211 minIt's a Good LifeTruth and Honesty – by Earl Nightingale #306“Truth and honesty are the words for success.” – Earl Nightingale The seed for all improvement in life is truth and honesty. In this episode, Brian introduces the fourth in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl explains why, if we want to successfully reach our goals, we must be truthful with ourselves and take responsibility for making the best use of our minds, abilities, unique talents and time. YOU WILL LEARN: Why inner truth is the key to success. How the law of cause and effect op...
2021-11-3013 minIt's a Good LifeTruth and Honesty – by Earl Nightingale #306“Truth and honesty are the words for success.” – Earl Nightingale The seed for all improvement in life is truth and honesty. In this episode, Brian introduces the fourth in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl explains why, if we want to successfully reach our goals, we must be truthful with ourselves and take responsibility for making the best use of our minds, abilities, unique talents and time. YOU WILL LEARN: Why inner truth is the key to success. How the law of cause and effect op...
2021-11-3013 minChristmas PastBrian has a WICKED BIG Announcement!It's our last "preseason" get-together before Thanksgiving. And I'm ready to share a WICKED BIG Announcement with the Christmas Past family. Plus, I share some new Christmas podcast recommendations, and one of my own Christmas memories. Stay subscribed all season long for lots of Christmassy fun and surprises! Mentioned in this episode Planning for Christmas Podcast Christmas Countdown Show Music in this episode "Away in a Manger" — Don Maue "Stille Nacht" — Don Maue Both songs shared directly by the artist More Christmas fun Be sure to check out th...
2021-11-1807 minIt's a Good LifeCause and Effect – by Earl Nightingale #302“Don't sit in front of the cold stove and ask for heat, for you can sit there until you freeze to death. Pile in the wood. Serve first and the heat will come as a result.” – Earl Nightingale The rewards we receive in life are always in exact proportion to our service. In this episode, Brian introduces the third in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl teaches the rule of cause and effect and explains why what we put out into the world is what we get back in return...
2021-11-0217 minIt's a Good LifeCause and Effect – by Earl Nightingale #302“Don't sit in front of the cold stove and ask for heat, for you can sit there until you freeze to death. Pile in the wood. Serve first and the heat will come as a result.” – Earl Nightingale The rewards we receive in life are always in exact proportion to our service. In this episode, Brian introduces the third in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl teaches the rule of cause and effect and explains why what we put out into the world is what we get back in return...
2021-11-0217 minIt's a Good LifeThe Miracle of Your Mind – by Earl Nightingale #298“Living successfully - getting the things we want from life - is a matter of solving the problems which span between where we now are and the point we wish to reach.” – Earl Nightingale Successful people are not without their problems – they have simply learned how to solve them. In this episode, Brian introduces the second in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl explains how to use the unique power of your mind to put yourself in the driving seat, solve your problems and get what you want from life.
2021-10-0517 minIt's a Good LifeThe Miracle of Your Mind – by Earl Nightingale #298“Living successfully - getting the things we want from life - is a matter of solving the problems which span between where we now are and the point we wish to reach.” – Earl Nightingale Successful people are not without their problems – they have simply learned how to solve them. In this episode, Brian introduces the second in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl explains how to use the unique power of your mind to put yourself in the driving seat, solve your problems and get what you want from life.
2021-10-0517 minChristmas PastStory Time: The Burglar's ChristmasBrian reads the 1896 short story, The Burglar's Christmas, by Willa Cather. Welcome to another Ber Months bonus episode, sugarplums! I love these classic Christmas stories to help me get into the spirit. Today's story is bit of a 'prodigal son' story that takes place on Christmas Eve. tay subscribed for more fun and surprises throughout September and October, and beyond. It's never too early to send a Christmas memory to appear on the show this year. The earlier the better, actually! Record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast [at...
2021-09-1027 minIt's a Good LifeA Worthy Ideal – by Earl Nightingale #287“The establishing of a clearly defined goal is just about the most important step we can possibly take.” – Earl Nightingale If you have a clear goal in mind, you can overcome any obstacle and achieve outstanding success in your life. In this episode, Brian introduces the first in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl explains why, once you set a goal, life becomes easier, more fun and incalculably more rewarding. Watch video episode: https://bcove.video/3ilhaGE YOU WILL LEARN: Why success is the progressive realization of a w...
2021-07-2021 minIt's a Good LifeA Worthy Ideal – by Earl Nightingale #287“The establishing of a clearly defined goal is just about the most important step we can possibly take.” – Earl Nightingale If you have a clear goal in mind, you can overcome any obstacle and achieve outstanding success in your life. In this episode, Brian introduces the first in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl explains why, once you set a goal, life becomes easier, more fun and incalculably more rewarding. Watch video episode: https://bcove.video/3ilhaGE YOU WILL LEARN: Why success is the progressive realization of a w...
2021-07-2021 min
Inappropriate EarlEpisode 324 - The Bad Guys With Inappropriate Earl and Sit Down ZumockYou know him you love him and how cool is it that he's been killed by both The Terminator and Marion Cobretti?!! I now present to you The Night Slasher from Cobra the great Brian Earl Thompson! He's had a very long career so I hope you enjoy this as much as me and Chad did. Follow Brian on IG @brianearlthompson and on Twitter @brianethompson and of course follow Chad everywhere @chadzumock and me @earlskakel
2021-07-141h 07
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 157 Earl T. KimThis episode is with the delightful Earl T. Kim! We talk about his history with glitter, how an instructor changed his life, auditioning for a teacher in Russia, his beautiful short film Han, playing Norio in Ghost of Tsushima and so much more!
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2021-05-111h 51
#PackMentality Pop-Ins PodcastThe Rankings Episode with The Open Mat's Earl Smith - NCS72Episode 72 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast is up and out as host Brian Reinhardt talks about the upcoming season and one of the more divisive subjects in wrestling - rankings. To talk about all things wrestling, the show welcomes back Earl Smith of @theopenmat to talk about what goes into it and how the @PackWrestle combatants stand. Show Segments 1:00 - Welcome 2:00 - Earl Smith has big shoes to fill. 5:15 - How does the season play out with only duals in the regular season? 8:30 - 125 pounds 11:50 - 133 pounds 13:25 - 141 pounds 14:51 - 149 pounds 19:16 - 157 pounds 20:51 - 165 pounds 22:16 - 174 pounds 23:11 - 184 pounds 24:18 - 197...
2020-12-2231 minChristmas PastBonus Episode: This. Is. Sheperdy!In this bonus episode, Brian's Christmas spirit is put to the test with a fun-filled game of Christmas trivia. This…is…Sherperdy! Today, we take a little break from the typical action. Normally this time of year, the episodes feature the backstories to Christmas traditions and Christmas memories. But a very special member of the Christmas Past family invited yours truly to play a game of Christmas trivia. So, play along at home and see how you do!Thanks again to Rachel in New York for inviting me to play. You can als...
2020-12-0140 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "The Velveteen Rabbit"Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Well here we are at the beginning of another Christmas season together. This is Christmas season number five for Christmas Past. Today we're ringing in the 2020 Christmas season with a reading of the 1922 story, The Velveteen Rabbit. Be sure to check out the "Definitive Directory of Christmas Podcasts"Share a Christmas memory on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from. ...
2020-11-2628 minChristmas PastChristmas Past Classic: Backstory — Christmas AdvertisementsNext Thursday is Thanksgiving! And that means the start of an all new season of Christmas Past. By now you've probably seen Christmas ads and merchandise on the shelves and the airwaves. So let's check out a classic episode from the archive, where Brian tells the story of how Christmas advertising came to be. Be sure to check out the "Definitive Directory of Christmas Podcasts" Share a Christmas memory on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly...
2020-11-2013 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Smee"Just in time for Halloween, it's a story about a very creepy game of hide that takes place on Christmas Eve. Happy Halloween! Christmas Past is back for another Ber Months Bonus episode, for those of us getting an early start on the Christmas season. Share a Christmas memory on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name and where you're from. Keep in touchchristmaspastpodcast@gmail.comFacebook pa...
2020-10-3023 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "It Was the Same Christmas Morning"We're almost to the end of October. The countdown to Christmas is in full swing, and I'm back again with another Ber Months Bonus episode. This time it's another forgotten work of Christmas fiction: the 1917 short story "It was the same Christmas morning," by Cyrus Townsend Brady.Be sure to check out the "Definitive Directory of Christmas Podcasts"Share a Christmas memory on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly, and be sure to say your name...
2020-10-2313 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "My Christmas Dinner"It's mid-October and that means the countdown to the countdown to Christmas is in full swing! Christmas cards and panettones are starting to appear on the shelves. Maybe you're even starting to think about Christmas dinner. So was the protagonist of this episode's short story. I'm reading the 1895 story, published anonymously, called My Christmas Dinner. It's a comedy of manners about a narrator who turns down one Christmas dinner invitation after another, holding out for the "ideal" Christmas invitation to arrive.I hope you enjoy hearing it as much as I enjoyed reading it!Don't...
2020-10-1620 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "The Lone Scout's Christmas"In today's episode, Brian reads the1917 short story titled 'The Lone Scout's Christmas,' by Cyrus Townsend Brady. It's the story of a grieving boy facing a Christmas in an unfamiliar place, when he finds himself stranded in the snow. But he uses his scouting skills to bring everything to a satisfyingly Christmassy conclusion.Be sure to check out the "Definitive Directory of Christmas Podcasts"Share a Christmas memory on the podcast! Just record a voice memo into your phone and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Keep it reasonably short, clean and family friendly...
2020-10-0925 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads “Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains,” part 9We’re back for the ninth and final installment of the 1918 YA novel, “Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains (or: A Christmas Success Against Odds).” It’s part of Christmas Past’s “Ber Months Bonus” series of episodes for those of us getting an early start on the Christmas season.Be sure to check out the "Definitive Directory of Christmas Podcasts" over at christmaspast.mediaMusic in this episodeWe Are the Rain — Aakash Gandhi via YouTube Audio LibraryRelaxing Piano Music — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechKeep in touchchristmaspastpodcast@gmail.comFacebook pageFa...
2020-10-0442 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads “Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains,” part 8We’re back for the eighth (and next-to-last) installment of the 1918 YA novel, “Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains (or: A Christmas Success Against Odds).” It’s part of Christmas Past’s “Ber Months Bonus” series of episodes for those of us getting an early start on the Christmas season.Stay subscribed for more Christmas fun throughout the Ber Months all the way up to Thanksgiving Day when the REAL Christmas season episodes begin. Music in this episode“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechThe Christmas Song — Don Maue, shared directly by the artistKeep in...
2020-09-2929 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 7We're back for the seventh installment of the 1918 YA novel, "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains (or: A Christmas Success Against Odds)." It's part of Christmas Past's "Ber Months Bonus" series of episodes for those of us getting an early start on the Christmas season.As the countdown to Christmas grows shorter, the danger grows higher for the girls of the Flamingo Camp Fire. Find out what peril this episode has in store!Stay subscribed for new installments every few days over the next couple of weeks!Music in this episode
2020-09-2625 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 6We're back for the sixth installment of the 1918 YA novel, "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains (or: A Christmas Success Against Odds)." It's part of Christmas Past's "Ber Months Bonus" series of episodes for those of us getting an early start on the Christmas season.We're now about halfway through the story and in this installment, the action takes a breather, while the Christmas spirit ramps up a bit in Hollyhill. Stay subscribed for new installments every few days over the next couple of weeks!Music in this episode“Relaxing Pia...
2020-09-2321 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 5Continuing our "Ber Months Bonus" series, we're back for the next installment of the 1918 YA novel, "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains (or: A Christmas Success Against Odds)." The plot takes a bit of a breather in this installment, as everyone reacts to the harrowing events from last time. Stay subscribed for new installments every few days over the next couple of weeks!Music in this episode“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Silk and Silver" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music ArchiveKeep in touchchristmaspastpodcast@gmail.comFacebook pageFace...
2020-09-1520 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 4Welcome to the next installment of Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains (or: A Christmas Success Against Odds). Brian is reading this 1918 YA novel to kick off the Ber Months for those of us getting an early start on the Christmas season. This time, we check in on the boy scouts as they set out on their own holiday plans, only to stumble upon a devious plot! Music in this episode“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Gentle Marimbas" — Podington Bear, via Free Music ArchiveKeep in touchchristmaspastpodcast@gmail.com...
2020-09-0825 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 3We're continuing our Ber Months bonus series for those of us getting an early start on the Christmas season. Brian is reading the 1918 YA novel, Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains (or: A Christmas Success Against Odds). Last time we left the girls, they were on a train ride, and hostess Marion was disturbed by a mysterious letter. Let's see what happens next!Music in this episode“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Night Light" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music ArchiveKeep in touchchristmaspastpodcast@gmail.comFacebook pageFacebook groupTwi...
2020-09-0522 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 2Welcome back. We're continuing where we left off from the 1918 YA novel, "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains (or: A Christmas Success Against Odds). It's a fitting kickoff to the Ber Months Bonus episodes of 2020. Stay subscribed as I continue bringing a few chapters in each installment every few days until the story is complete. Music in this episode“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Turning" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music ArchiveKeep in touchchristmaspastpodcast@gmail.comFacebook pageFacebook groupTwitterInstagramOrder your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long Ago
2020-09-0221 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains," part 1For many of us, the start of the 'Ber Months' marks the beginning of the holiday season. So today, on Ber Months Eve, I'm launching a new Story Time miniseries.Because COVID will make Christmas of 2020 a Christmas against the odds, I thought it would be fitting to read the 1918 YA Novel, Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains (or: A Christmas Against Odds). I'll read one or two chapters in each installment until the story is complete. Happy Ber Months, sugarplums! Music in this episode“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via Inco...
2020-08-3113 min
Build Your Success58 - Holding Yourself and Others Accountable with Earl Gibson IIIEarl Gibson III joined us for episode 58 we discuss the importance of holding yourself and others accountable. Earl is an Air Force Veteran and holds dear how he learned that there are no excuses, you can always find a way to make it happen. Earl encourages us to be careful how we spend our time and who we spend our time with. Earl is in constant competition with himself and does not compare himself to others. You can find Earl on LinkedIn.
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2020-07-2128 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Lill's Travels in Santa Claus Land"I'm back with another installment of story time. Here's a great one for the whole family: "Lill's Travels in Santa Claus Land," a story from 1878. And though she isn't mentioned by name, it's one of the first times that a Mrs Santa Claus shows up in print! Enjoy the story, and stay safe!Music in this episode“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech"Checkmate" — Nathan Moore, via YouTube Audio LibraryKeep in touchchristmaspastpodcast@gmail.comFacebook pageFacebook groupTwitterInstagramOrder your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long Ago...
2020-06-1018 min
DEAD AIR#23 - EARL SKAKELEarl Skakel, Darren Carter, Brian Holtzman, Brian Redban – DATE: 05/05/2020
2020-05-2800 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "The Heavenly Christmas Tree"It's another installment of Christmas in Quarantine! I hope you're staying safe and healthy and keeping your spirits up. Today's episode is another edition of story time. This one's on the sad side, but it is a classic story from Dostoevsky. Enjoy! Music in this episode“A Little Powder” — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechKeep in touchchristmaspastpodcast@gmail.comFacebook pageFacebook groupTwitterInstagramOrder your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me Links to all the thi...
2020-05-0612 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Christmas, a Happy Time," Part 2Christmas in Quarantine: Day 22. Today's installment is the second half of yesterday's classic Christmas story. It's Miss Mant.'s 1832 "Christmas, A Happy Time: A Tale, Calculated for the Amusement and Instruction of Young Persons."Christmas Past's 100th episode is coming soon. I'd love for you to be on it. Record a voice memo into your phone -- anything at all you'd like to share with the Christmas Past family -- and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Stay subscribed for daily episodes. Music in this episode"Solar Gain" — Blue Dot Sess...
2020-04-0923 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Christmas, a Happy Time," Part 1Christmas in Quarantine: Day 21. Today's installment is the start of another classic Christmas story. It's Miss Mant.'s 1832 "Christmas, A Happy Time: A Tale, Calculated for the Amusement and Instruction of Young Persons."Christmas Past's 100th episode is coming soon. I'd love for you to be on it. Record a voice memo into your phone -- anything at all you'd like to share with the Christmas Past family -- and send it to christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com. Stay subscribed for daily episodes. Music in this episode"Noe Noe" — Blue Dot Sessions, via...
2020-04-0820 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Deck the Halls"Christmas in Quarantine: Day 18. Today's installment is another story, this time a contemporary one. Our friend Sarah Tipper has given us another story from her collection, Tales to Take You to Christmas. Stay subscribed for daily episodes! Music in this episode"Cottonwoods" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechKeep in touchchristmaspastpodcast@gmail.comFacebook pageFacebook groupTwitterInstagram Order your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me Links to all the things https...
2020-04-0514 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton," Part 2Christmas in Quarantine: Day 15. We pick up where we left off yesterday, with the second half of Charles Dickens's story. Stay subscribed for new episode EVERY DAY!Music in this episode"LaBranche" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechOrder your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com BooksOf Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded...
2020-04-0214 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton," Part 1Christmas in Quarantine: Day 14. Today's installment is another classic Christmas story, by special request. This story from Charles Dickens's appears in The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. It's "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton." I'm breaking it up into two parts: part 1 today; part 2 tomorrow. Stay safe and healthy, and stay subscribed for a new episode EVERY DAY! Music in this episode"Up Up and Over" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechSpread some Christmas cheer by helping mo...
2020-04-0115 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Christmas Every Day"Christmas in Quarantine: Day 10. Today's installment is another classic Christmas story for the whole family. As requested by a member of the Facebook group, Brian is reading "Christmas Every Day," the 1892 short story by William Dean Howells. Stay subscribed for a new episode every day for the foreseeable future! Music in this episode“Turning” — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive“Relaxing Piano Music” — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechRate the show on Apple Podcasts and I'll send you a sticker to show my thanks!Order your copy today! Of Christmases Lon...
2020-03-2814 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Christmas Dinner"Christmas in Quarantine: Day 6. Today's installment features the fifth and final of Washington Irving's pieces from his "Old Christmas" collection. Stay subscribed, because there will be a new episode of Christmas Past every day until we're all in the clear! Music in this Episode“The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan” — Chris Zabriskie, via Free Music Archive"Relaxing Piano Music" — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechRate the show on Apple Podcasts and I'll send you a sticker to show my thanks!Order your copy today! Of Christmases...
2020-03-2429 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Christmas Day"Christmas in Quarantine: Day 5. Today's installment features the fourth of Washington Irving's five pieces from his "Old Christmas" collection. Stay subscribed, because there will be a new episode of Christmas Past every day until we're all in the clear! Music in this Episode“Early Morning Snow”— Chuck Brown, via Feels Like Christmas"Relaxing Piano Music" — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechRate the show on Apple Podcasts and I'll send you a sticker to show my thanks!Order your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me...
2020-03-2329 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Christmas Eve"Christmas in Quarantine: Day 4. Today's installment features the third of Washington Irving's five pieces from his "Old Christmas" collection. Stay subscribed, because there will be a new episode of Christmas Past every day until we're all in the clear! Music in this Episode“Night Light”— Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Relaxing Piano Music" — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechRate the show on Apple Podcasts and I'll send you a sticker to show my thanks!Order your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me...
2020-03-2225 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "The Stagecoach"Christmas in Quarantine: Day 3. Today's installment of picks up where yesterday's episode left off, with the second of Washington Irving's five pieces from his "Old Christmas" collection. Stay subscribed, because there will be a new episode of Christmas Past every day until we're all in the clear! Music in this Episode“Comfort and Joy”— Philip Wesley, via Feels Like Christmas"Relaxing Piano Music" — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechRate the show on Apple Podcasts and I'll send you a sticker to show my thanks!Order your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long...
2020-03-2117 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "Christmas"Christmas in Quarantine: Day 2. Today's installment marks the first of a five part series where I read each of the five story/essays from Washington Irving's "Old Christmas from the Sketchbook of Washington Irving." The first piece, "Christmas" is a love letter to the season and the Christmas spirit.Mentioned in this Episode https://nypost.com/2020/03/18/people-are-putting-up-christmas-lights-during-coronavirus-pandemic/ https://www.etonline.com/hallmark-channel-schedules-christmas-movie-marathon-during-self-quarantine-exclusive-143313Music in this Episode"Sal's Piano Solo" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Relaxing Piano Music" — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechRate the show o...
2020-03-2016 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "A Kidnapped Santa Claus"Christmas in Quarantine: Day 1. Everyone is housebound amid the COVID-19 crisis, and lots of us are putting up our Christmas decorations again to cope! Today I'm introducing "Christmas in Quarantine," an impromptu miniseries of indeterminate length. I'll release one new episode every day until the crisis subsides. Today, I bring you Frank L. Baum's 1904 classic, "A Kidnapped Santa Claus."Mentioned in this Episode https://nypost.com/2020/03/18/people-are-putting-up-christmas-lights-during-coronavirus-pandemic/Music in this Episode"Turning" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Relaxing Piano Music" — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechRate...
2020-03-1927 minChristmas PastStory Time: Brian reads "As the Automobile Ran Down"Happy Valentine's Day, sugarplums! There's nothing like a love story to keep the Christmas spirit alive. For this installment of Story Time, I've chosen "As the Automobile Ran Down," a 1901 short story by Charles Loomis. Link from this episodeSurvey: American's genuinely more excited about Valentine's Day than ChristmasMusic in this Episode"Gaena" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Relaxing Piano Music" — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechRate the show on Apple Podcasts and I'll send you a sticker to show my thanks! Orde...
2020-02-1527 minChristmas PastBackstory: Christmas DinnerThe traditional Christmas dinner of a turkey, potatoes, green beans, and fruit pie has been around for nearly two hundred years. But why? The story of how we got here is one of ancient winter feasting, agricultural societies, socio-economics, religion, a pig that’s technically a fish, and turkeys on stagecoaches. In this episode, Brian and historian Judith Flanders explore why the standard Christmas dinner is stuck in a nineteenth century time warp. LinksChristmas: A Biography by Judith FlandersMusic in this episode"Chrysalis" — Podington Bear, via Free Music Archive"Burned" — Podington Bear, via Fre...
2019-12-0713 minChristmas PastBackstory: Christmas Ghost StoriesNowadays our Christmas stories are mainly warm and cozy. They’re about reunions and homecomings. Romances and magical journeys and visits from St. Nicholas. But not so very long ago, and especially for the Victorians, Christmas stories could also send chills down your spine and make you think twice about things that go bump in the night. In this episode, professor Tara Moore tells Brian about this creepy part of Christmas history. Plus, Brian reads the ghost story, The Strange Christmas Game.LinksThe Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories, by Tara Moo...
2019-12-0424 minChristmas PastInterview: Barbara Hinske, Author of 'The Christmas Club'Barbara Hinske is an attorney turned full-time novelist. Her 2016 novella, The Christmas Club is the basis for the 2019 Hallmark Channel movie of the same name. In this Ber Months Bonus episode, Brian and Barbara discuss writing, Christmas stories, Hallmark movies, and much more.Music in this episode"Deck the Halls A" — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechAnnouncementsThere’s still time to get tickets for Christmas Land in Los Angeles on December 15A Christmas in July convention is in the works for 2020 in Nashville…and I’ll be there!If you leave a review I...
2019-12-0220 minChristmas PastLive From The Great Dickens Christmas FairIt's Christmas Past's first live show! Join Tim Babb from Can't Wait for Christmas and Brian Earl for an hour of games, music, and conversation, recorded outside the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco. This is the first time the Dickens Fair has hosted a live podcast recording. About the fairThe Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind holiday adventure into Victorian London - an elaborate party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 120,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and Christmas shops. It's a tw...
2019-12-0150 min
ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcastELI5 Xmas - Special Guest Episode with Christmas Past host Brian EarlIs it true that Coca-Cola popularized the modern look of Santa Claus? Why do most of our "traditional" Christmas songs, images and TV/movies come from the 1940s to the 1960s? Why are red and green commonly associated with Christmas? Brian Earl from the Christmas Past podcast joins us for a range of Xmas questions. ... and we explain like i'm five! Help more people fund us by leaving a rating on iTunes. Thank you to Brian Earl from the Christmas Past podcast. If you'd like to hear mor...
2019-11-2218 minChristmas PastStory Time: "The Little Match Girl"I'm back with another Ber Months Bonus episode. This week, I read the classic short story by Hans Christian Andersen: The Little Match Girl. AnnouncementsBrian and Tim Babb from Can't Wait for Christmas will record a live episode on November 24 at theGreat Dickens Christmas Fair in San FranciscoThere's still time to get tickets forChristmas Land in Los Angeles on December 15A Christmas in July convention is in the works for 2020 in Nashville...and I'll be there! If you leave a review I’ll send you a Christmas card containing a Christmas Past sticker. Write me at c...
2019-11-1810 min
The Sports Refuge PodcastGames People Play with Brian Banks and Mark DeMorraVideo games went from being a part of recreation to transitioning into a pastime before ultimately becoming a global phenomenon that has spanned its own sports leagues and competitions.
And while the medium has transformed, the games themselves have also evolved as several generations of hardware and software have advanced beyond games like “Pong” and “Ms. Pac-Man” to games such as “Minecraft,” “Call of Duty” and “Fortnite.”
Sports video games have also played an impactful role in pop culture as this show’s guests, Brian Banks, and Mark DeMorra discuss.
In this episode, Banks, DeMorra and host Earl...
2019-09-181h 31
The Sports Refuge PodcastGames People Play with Brian Banks and Mark DeMorraVideo games went from being a part of recreation to transitioning into a pastime before ultimately becoming a global phenomenon that has spanned its own sports leagues and competitions.
And while the medium has transformed, the games themselves have also evolved as several generations of hardware and software have advanced beyond games like “Pong” and “Ms. Pac-Man” to games such as “Minecraft,” “Call of Duty” and “Fortnite.”
Sports video games have also played an impactful role in pop culture as this show’s guests, Brian Banks, and Mark DeMorra discuss.
In this episode, Banks, DeMorra and host Earl Holland discuss their favorite sports...
2019-09-181h 31
High School Slumber Party055 Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)Shawnee Mead returns to the Slumber Party to chat about a quirky (yet sobering) film, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Laughs are had and tears are shed as Brian and Shawnee dissect this 2015 indie darling about a high school slacker who befriends a dying classmate. Also, Brian peels back the curtain on his own high school filmmaking career.
2019-05-171h 50
Intentionally GroundedEpisode 35-Kurt Earl Lincoln Christian (HC) & Culture Coordinator FounderEpisode 35 features the head coach of Lincoln Christian and the founder of Culture Coordinator, Kurt Earl. Coach Earl discusses the keys to building and repairing culture within any program and will discuss strategies for integrating and unifying a culture within any organization. Coach also shares his growth as a head coach and his future goals for himself, his program, and Culture Coordinator.
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2019-03-0628 minChristmas PastChristmas 2018In a few short days, Christmas of 2018 will belong to Christmas Past. So in this final episode of the 2018 Christmas season, Brian looks back at some of the news and trends that defined this year's Christmas. There's also a little year-end wrap up for the show and the world of Christmas podcasts in general. Thank you all for being part of the 2018 season of Christmas Past! Everyone who listened, told a friend, shared a memory, participated in the Facebook group, and engaged on other social media. I wish you all a very merry Christmas! ...
2018-12-2406 minChristmas PastListener Mail and Christmas MemoriesIn this bonus episode, Brian answers questions from the listener mailbag, and we also here a a few Christmas memories. Music in this episode"Relaxing Piano Music" - Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechOrder your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com BooksOf Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and...
2018-12-2023 minThe Sports Refuge PodcastPiledriver with Brian BanksFor Brian Banks, pro wrestling fandom is something that has spanned generations.
A result of watching the combination of sports and entertainment at an early age, it's one of the things that he's an avid fan of – next to baseball.
In this episode, Banks and host Earl Holland discuss Banks' passion for wrestling, how he's seen it evolve over the years, and what he says to people who call wrestling "fake."
Banks also talks about his time playing Division I baseball at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, his thoughts on the DH rule, and the one sporting event he wants to...
2018-09-2733 min
The Sports Refuge PodcastPiledriver with Brian BanksFor Brian Banks, pro wrestling fandom is something that has spanned generations.
A result of watching the combination of sports and entertainment at an early age, it's one of the things that he's an avid fan of – next to baseball.
In this episode, Banks and host Earl Holland discuss Banks' passion for wrestling, how he's seen it evolve over the years, and what he says to people who call wrestling "fake."
Banks also talks about his time playing Division I baseball at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, his thoughts on the DH rule, and th...
2018-09-2733 minIt's a Good LifeThe Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale #061“We become what we think about.” — Earl Nightingale In the world today, we’re drowning in information, but starving for wisdom. While the tools we use in our daily lives continue to change with advances in technology, the principles of success remain the same. In this episode, Brian introduces us to “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale, which was the first spoken word recording to sell more than a million copies. Earl explains how your thoughts determine your success, particularly if paired with a goal. You’ll learn why only 5 percent of people succeed, ways to overcome the plateau of...
2017-08-0144 minIt's a Good LifeThe Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale #061“We become what we think about.” — Earl Nightingale In the world today, we’re drowning in information, but starving for wisdom. While the tools we use in our daily lives continue to change with advances in technology, the principles of success remain the same. In this episode, Brian introduces us to “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale, which was the first spoken word recording to sell more than a million copies. Earl explains how your thoughts determine your success, particularly if paired with a goal. You’ll learn why only 5 percent of people succeed, ways to overcome the plateau of...
2017-08-0144 min