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Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 85 - Festive Adverts, Christmas Glam Rock, and A Winter Nativity in DibleyIt's the final super Christmas episode of 2025 from Merry Britsmas! Let's hear from some friends about the newest British Xmas adverts, an unconventional nativity in The Vicar of Dibley, and a glam rock festive song with The Darkness. The Darkness - Christmastime Kevin Simm Choir of Man The Toons The Darkness - I Am Santa

2025-12-2335 min $Can\'t Wait for Christmas$

Can't Wait for Christmas CWFC 150 – Jimmy Hawkins/It’s a Very Muppet Christmas Movie [Christmas Podcast Day Bonus Episode] On this special, super-sized Christmas Podcast Day episode, Jimmy Hawkins (Little Tommy from It’s a Wonderful Life) stops by to talk about his new book, The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit. We’ll also be celebrating Muppetvember by doing a deep dive into It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie. is an actor, producer, and author. He’s done many memorable things over the years but he’s perhaps best known for his roll as the youngest Bailey child Tommy in its...

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Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 81 - Christmas Podcast Day! It's A Wonderful Basil BrushIt's Christmas Podcast Day! Xmas Podcasters will be taking a peek at TV and film inspired by It's A Wonderful Life. On Merry Britsmas, we're taking on the mighty Basil Brush who wished he was never born in a festive episode of The Basil Brush Show called It's A Wonderful Brush! https://christmaspodcasts.com/

2025-11-0116 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 80: MERRY SPOOKSMAS visits a Wuthering Halloween Welsh Motherland!It's Merry Spooksmas! Merry Britsmas dresses up as a creepy podcast for October and takes a look at Welsh Halloween traditions, creepy monstrous songs by British artists, and goes to Motherland for chaotic trick or treating. Spooky British Songs Trick or Treatz by Metronomy Vampire Jive by Mazes Waking the Witch by Kate Bush Recipe for Stump Naw Rhiw

2025-10-2928 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – October 18th through October 24th, 2025Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of October 18th to the 24th. Mary’s Merry Christmas Podcast – October 18th – “Cooking Up Christmas Goodies Galore!” Closer to Christmas Podcast – October 18th – “68 Days, Wrapping Up Early.” Merry Britsmas Podcast – October 18th – “Christmas Spirits, Beasts & October Creep.” […]

2025-10-2812 min

Christmas Podcast Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – October 18th through October 24th, 2025Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of October 18th to the 24th. Mary’s Merry Christmas Podcast – October 18th – “Cooking Up Christmas Goodies Galore!” Closer to Christmas Podcast – October 18th – “68 Days, Wrapping Up Early.” Merry Britsmas Podcast – October 18th – “Christmas Spirits, Beasts & October Creep.” […]

2025-10-2812 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 79 - Christmas Spirits, Beasts & October CreepsIn our first October episode of 2025, Merry Britsmas gets both seasonal and spooky. We will explore a haunted house sitcom with The Ghosts of Motley Hall, some creepily-named British bands and their festive tunes, and explore a Scottish Wintry monstrous legend in Beira, the Queen of Winter! Beastly Bands and their Festive Songs Bird to Beast - Winter Snow Brutalligators - Drunk Xmas Bears Den - Christmas, Hopefully La Shark & Fiction - Snowballin'

2025-10-1929 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 77 - A Nightingales Metal Musical ChristmasIn the August episode of Merry Britsmas, we take a look at a surreal seasonal episode of a sitcom about security guards called Nightingales, a festive poem from the wonderful Christina Rossetti, and the merry musical stardom of Elaine Page. And at the end, a little extra to celebrate a late metal legend. Elaine Page - Christmas

2025-08-2336 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 74 - The Doctor, The Christmas Poem & The Alternative Festive SongsIn the May episode of Merry Britsmas, I chat about an episode of timey-wimey show Dr Who set in a snowy wonderland, discuss and read a British Xmas poem, and share some alternative original seasonal songs that you probably don't know. Dodgy - Xmas At The Food Bank The Lilac Time - The Needles Shelley Harland - In My Arms For Xmas Oh! Gunquit - High On Xmas/Don't Believe In Xmas

2025-05-2833 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 73 - Christmas Hospital Laughs & Boxing Day FootyMerry Britsmas is BACK for 2025! In my first episode of the year, I check out an old sitcom about Santa in hospital in Only When I Laugh, some Welsh festive christmas music from Cerys Matthews, and the much loved tradition of Boxing Day Footy! Cerys Matthews Xmas Music Playlist

2025-04-2528 min

Advent Calendar House Blackadder’s Christmas Carol🎄It’s 1988, and the Spirit of Christmas just broke down my bedroom door to say hello. This edition of Scrooge Sunday turns everyone’s favorite festive tale of redemption on its head and blows it out its enormous, muscular backside as great philanthropist and all-around softy Ebenezer Blackadder learns from watching his ancestors and descendants that it’s good to be bad. **** 🎙 Guest: Jack Ford (Total Christmas Podcast) **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: 1. “Blackadder’s Christmas Carol” on Vimeo. 2. Tony Robinson’s “Christmas Wrapping” and the Total C...

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Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 69: A Man Down For A Peaceful ChristmasIn my first November episode of Merry Britsmas, we have more festive questions to answer about food and drunken mistakes, a Christmas comedic special about a big comedian called Greg Davies, and a song that links to armistice day by a pretty famous Liverpudlian called Paul McCartney! Pipes of Peace Covers MUNA Callum Minks Sergio Denis Don't Call Me Ishmael Merry Britsmas KO-FI Link

2024-11-1534 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 68: SPOOKSMAS! Halloween Murders, Music & Ghostly TalesIt's Merry Spooksmas! Which means Halloween vibes and horrors, such as a creepy tale of murder mystery from Jonathan Creek, some gothic horror songs, and creepy ghostly stories from the historic town of Rye! Kaiser Chiefs - Zombie Prom Radiohead - Burn The Witch Echo & the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon

2024-10-2742 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – October 12th through October 18th, 2024Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of October 12th to 18th. Closer to Christmas Podcast – October 12th – “74 Days, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Total Christmas Podcast – October 12th – “Christmas in Ireland Part 2.” Merry Britsmas Podcast – October 13th – “Christmas Screams and Shrieks.” Closer […]

2024-10-2316 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 67: Christmas Screams and ShrieksOn our first October episode of Merry Britsmas this year, we get a little bit spooky but still quite festive. I watch a recent kids show about monsters called Scream Street, force myself to listen to comedic British Xmas songs, and ask and answer some more Emergency Festive Questions, this time with a spooky twist! David Brent - Don't Cry It's Xmas Geraldine McQueen - Once Upon A Xmas Spitting Image - Santa Claus Is On The Dole

2024-10-1335 min $Can\'t Wait for Christmas$

Can't Wait for Christmas CWFC 130 – Fruitcake On this episode, we’ll learn about the Christmas dessert people love to hate or hate to love…Fruitcake. We’ll give you a way to add some Christmas to your fridge, put some Christmas into politics (sorta…not really…well, you’ll see) and Adam from Merry Britsmas stops by to give us his Five Golden Things. Download here! 00:00 – 01:46 Intro 01:46 – 04:08 Need a Little Christmas Now 04:08 – 06:08 Need a Little Christmas Now – Part 2…sorta 06:08 – 12:06 5 Golden Things – Top British Christmas Songs That Aren’t Really About Christmas (with special guest: Adam from Merry Britsmas) 12:06...

2024-09-2527 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 65: Just Like Christmas At Robin's NestIn the August episode of Merry Britsmas, I take a look at British covers of an indie classic Just Like Xmas by Low, explore a sitcom I knew nothing about called Robin's Nest, and answer some more Festive Emergency Questions, as well as reading out some of your answers from last month! Covers of Just Like Xmas Tripp Mirror Guisers Parcs Gastown Irregulars Gabrielle Aplin

2024-08-2438 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 64: Christmas In July and ParadiseIt's Christmas in July! So it's time for some summery xmas things on Merry Britsmas including some (incredibly vaguely linked) festive songs about sun and summer, as well as a look at Death In Paradise, a show about crime, the Caribbean, and, in this episode, Christmas. I also ask and answer some more festive questions and hope you will answer them too! The Sunflower Thieves - It's Not Like The Xmas Films The Eves - Xmas In Summertime Los Bitchos - Los Chrismos Leo Sayer - Xmas In July

2024-07-2644 min

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Total Christmas Podcast Episode 109 - A Quiz, A Carol, Christmas Songs and PantsI recorded this episode in my pants.... nice.First up it's the quiz, I scored 8, see how you can do.Next up it's Spread a Smile of Joy with Bob Baker, our resident barman, why not spend some time with rescue animals.Then we have another 4 songs that Bob claims are popular in the US, but no one seems to agree with him.Here's the 4 songs:Season of a Lifetime - Plain White TsMan in the Santa Suit - Fountain of WayneDon't Shoot Me Santa - The Kil...

2024-06-091h 08

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 62: A Comedic Christmas Winter WonderlandIn the 62nd episode of Merry Britsmas, I talk about the ever-growing Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, force you to listen to some 'apparently' comedic novelty Christmas songs, and watch a festive episode of a sitcom about undertakers called In Loving Memory. Paul Holt - 50 Grand For Xmas Hot Pantz - (I'd Like To) Give You One For Xmas Barron Knights - Merry Gentle Pops Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Promo

2024-05-2828 min

Total Christmas Podcast Episode 107 - Adam's Christmas QuizIt's another episode and you're great.First up we have the quiz, and Adam, the host of Merry Britsmas Podcast has a go. He scored 9, I only scored 7, see how you get on.Check out Adam's Podcast here:merrybritsmas.podbean.comThen Bob Baker is here with Do You Hear What I Hear and he discusses the word Sod.Usually his research is top rate, but this time he makes a bit of an error. We still love him though.Then I have a Christmas Book Review. It's a short story ca...

2024-05-1246 min

Total Christmas Podcast Episode 106 - A Marionette Christmas CarolHello you beautiful people!It's episode 106 and we're not messing around, we get straight into it with a Marionette Christmas Carol by Puppets by Arlee. It is what it says it is, a Christmas Carol using marionettes.It's only 13 minutes long and you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNh1Z3AOnU0Next up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker looks into the word "Knackers". What does it mean and where is it from?Then it's time for The Quiz. I scored 8 out of...

2024-04-281h 05

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 61: Christmas Birthdays with the BardMERRY BIRTHDAY! April is my Birthday month so I went seeking other birthday connections, looking at two famous people with April birthdays by exploring Leona Lewis' brilliant festive album and a TV show about a very famous playwright born in April. I also explored some British celebs with Xmas Day Birthdays! Also check out more of me (if you want more...) on the Total Christmas Podcast. Leona Lewis - One More Sleep https://www.totalchristmaspodcast.com/

2024-04-2736 min

Total Christmas Podcast Episode 105 - More Christmas in the UKMerry Christmas you beautiful people.It's a brand new episode and wouldn't you know it, I've had some emails, Hooray!We start the show with Smile of Joy and Bob Baker gives us another idea for how we can spread a little happiness.Then we have the Christmas Quiz. I scored a massive 7 points, see if you can do any better.Next up Bob is back with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he's looking at what it means to use the word 'banger'.Check out Bob's podcast Festive F...

2024-04-141h 01

Total Christmas Podcast Episode 104 - A Very British ChristmasHello you beautiful people!It's a packed show and to begin our resident barman Bob Baker combined St Patrick's Day and Christmas to discuss the British word 'bloke' in Do You Hear What I Hear.Then it's The Quiz, I do pretty well this time, so see if you can beat me.After the joke I discuss the version of A Christmas Carol that I saw at the theatre this year. It was a youth production and they'd added a modern twist. The it's Spread A Smile Of Joy and Bob Bak...

2024-03-311h 09

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 60: Nadolig Llawen & God Rest The BillIn the March episode, I'm inspired by St David's Day to look at Welsh Christmas traditions, listen to some British covers of the carol God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, and watch a festive episode of police drama The Bill. Covers of God Rest You Merry Gentleman Wat Tyler Manfred Mann Jamie Cullum Annie Lennox

2024-03-2424 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – February 17th through March 1st, 2024Here are the new episodes that dropped the weeks of February 17th through March 1st. Total Christmas Podcast – February 17th – “A Christmas Carol the Musical.” Holly Jolly X’Masu Podcast – February 17th – “Coffee Haus’ ‘Acoustic Xmas.’” Tinsel Tunes Podcast – February 18th – “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – February 19th – “Monday Memory: A Muppet Family Christmas (w/ Mike Westfall)” Tis the Podcast – February 19th – “Well, Christmas is Coming and I Think I Need Your Help. (12 Gifts of Christmas)” Christmas Cousins Podcast – February 20th – “Breaking News: Cousin Seth’s First Date Buzz Sweeps the Globe! Epic or Epic Fail?” Christmas Morning Podcast – February 21st – “44 W...

2024-03-0814 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 59: Kiss Me Christmas for First FootingIn the first episode of 2024, Merry Britsmas takes a look at Kiss Me Kate, a sitcom about counselling, the New Year tradition of First Footing, and some alternative under-heard festive songs. https://ko-fi.com/merrybritsmas Pet Shop Boys - It Doesn't Often Snow At Xmas Twitchels - Ode To Just Like Xmas Shadowlark - Christmas Time John Cale - Child's Xmas In Wales

2024-02-2319 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – December 23rd through December 29th, 2023Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of December 23rd through the 29th. TGI Podcast – December 23rd – “Seinfeld: The Strike (Festivus)” Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – December 23rd – “The Trolls and the Christmas Express (w/ Sean Sotka)” Christmas Morning Podcast – December 23rd – “2 Days Until Christmas! (‘Here Comes Santa Claus’ Song Battle)” Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast – December 23rd – “Merry Music Madness Winner + Top 5 Christmas Cookies.” Christmas Podding Podcast – December 23rd – “What’s Been Tangling Our Tinsel Throughout December.” Closer to Christmas Podcast – December 23rd – “So Good (Give Me My Presents)” Weird Christmas Podcast – December 23rd – “Nisser and Tomtar (Scandinavian Elves) with Benito Cereno.” Total Christmas Podca...

2024-01-0518 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – December 9th through December 15th, 2023Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of December 9th through the 15th. Christmas Cousins Podcast – December 9th – https://christmaspodcasts.com/breaking-news-cousin-seth-tries-his-first-ever-eggnog-yes-you-read-that-correctly-e2cva0v/ Total Christmas Podcast – December 9th – https://christmaspodcasts.com/14116090-episode-97-a-quiz-a-carol-and-a-medieval-christmas-mp3/ Merry Britsmas Podcast – December 9th – https://christmaspodcasts.com/merry-britsmas-56-it-s-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas-gone-wrong/ Season’s Eatings Podcast – December 9th – https://christmaspodcasts.com/seasons-eatings-ginger/ Closer to Christmas Podcast – December 9th –https://christmaspodcasts.com/december-10th-2023/ Christmas Past Podcast – December 10th – https://christmaspodcasts.com/your-christmas-memories-2023-vol-1/ Advent Calendar House Podcast – December 10th – https://christmaspodcasts.com/an-american-christmas-carol/ Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast – December 10th – https://christmaspodcasts.com/the-christmas-list-of-richard-lindsay/ Christmas Podding Podcast – December 10th – https://c...

2023-12-2225 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 57: Mistletoe and Wine and Holy Bottoms For ChristmasIt's the big December episode of Merry Britsmas! I look at the king of Xmas' Cliff Richard's 'Mistletoe & Wine', one of my favourite raucous British shows, Bottom, more festive munching of British snacks, and I reveal the Winner of the BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Also, I get some festive Podcast friends to help review some new seasonal adverts from Tesco, Aldi, M&S, and John Lewis. Check out their podcasts below! https://adventcalendar.house/ Festive Foreign Film Fans - https://twitter.com/festivefilmfans Christmas Cousins https://www...

2023-12-1647 min

Total Christmas Podcast Episode 98 - The Christmas VillageHello you beautiful people.It's a jam packed episode filled with festive joy.First up it's Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker talks about Father Christmas. These days it's just another name for Santa, but his origins are very different.Then it's Jack Ask and my self-appointed best friend Chris has a a question which isn't a dilemma, but I answer it anyway.We haven't had a yule log for a while but we have one now. This one is Fireplace for the Home Classic Edition on Netflix. It's an...

2023-12-161h 30

Totally Rad Christmas!Shakin' Stevens "Merry Christmas, Everyone" (w/ Adam Parker Sibun)What's up, dudes? It's one of the greatest Christmas songs ever written and recorded, but most of us Americans have never heard of it! Adam Parker Sibun from Merry Britsmas is here with me to talk all about the Shakin' Stevens classic "Merry Christmas, Everyone!"In the summer of 1984, composer Bob Heatlie wrote and recorded his demo for the song in sweltering heat. The song was written specifically for Shakin' Stevens whom Heatlie had worked with before. Heatlie told the Guardian that: "I wrote the song in summer, during a heatwave. It was so hot I was...

2023-12-0849 min

2023-12-0521 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 54: Postman Pat’s Magic Christmas LightsIn Merry Britsmsas' first full November episode, we kick things up a festive notch with an exploration of Coldplay's modern classic Christmas Lights, a watch and review of Postman Pat's Magic Christmas, and more on the BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Covers of Xmas Lights: Kylie Minogue Straight No Chaser Yellowcard Amber Leigh Irish

2023-11-1132 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – October 28th through November 3rd, 2023Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of October 28th through November 3rd. Merry Britsmas Podcast – October 28th – “SPOOKSMAS! Halloween Hauntings & Cornish Creep.” Tinsel Tunes Podcast – October 28th – “What’s This?” Sounds of Christmas Podcast – October 28th – “Podcast Countdown #3.” Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast – October 28th – “A New Wave Christmas Part 2.” Sounds of Christmas Podcast – October 29th – “Podcast Countdown #2.” Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – October 30th – “Christmas Comes to Monster Mountain.” Christmas Countdown Show Podcast – October 30th – “Top 10 Christmas Artists on a Desert Island | Part 1.” Christmas Cousins Podcast – October 30th – “Hallmark Highlights: ‘Design by Christmas’ & Weekend Update.” Sounds of Christmas Podcast – October 30th – “Podcast Countdown #1.” Totally Rad...

2023-11-0823 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Podcast – Best of Christmas Podcasts 2023Best of Christmas Podcasts 2023 After months of nominations and voting, online and offline, we are pleased to announce winners in our 3rd Annual Best of Christmas Podcasts Awards. Best Christmas Podcast For the second year running, the Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Podcast was voted the best overall Christmas podcast, narrowly defeating other big vote-getters from the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast, Tis the Podcast and the Christmas Morning Podcast. Best Christmas Foods Podcast Also for the second year in a row, the Seasons Eatings Podcast by Glenn Warren was enthusiastically supported by listeners. This consistent offering tells us the stories behind the f...

2023-11-0306 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 53 - Christmas Podcast Day - Scrooge the MusicalIt's a Merry Britsmas Christmas Podcast Day Special! Xmas Podcast Day will showcase a whole range of takes on A Christmas Carol from brilliant festive podcasters. Here, we'll stay British with 1970's Scrooge, a musical favourite of mine starring Albert Finney! Check out more Xmas podcasts at https://christmaspodcasts.com/

2023-11-0121 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 52: SPOOKSMAS! Halloween Hauntings & Cornish CreepIt's Merry Spooksmas! Our full on Halloween Episode explores some British artists with spookily-titled songs, an ex-haunting via The IT Crowd, and some creepy Cornish tales of death and the supernatural. We also finish the first round of the BIG XMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN and kick off Round Two! The Fratellis - Halloween Blues Laura Marling - Ghosts Black Sabbath - Children of the Grave Spooky Xmas music copyright free by Myuu

2023-10-2842 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – October 14th through October 20th, 2023Mary's Merry Christmas Podcast - Mary has a fun and helpful podcast to get you ready for the best holiday season ever! https://christmaspodcasts.com/podcast-directory/marys-merry-christmas-podcast/ Merry Britsmas – October 14th – “Spooky Xmas Songs & St. Nicholas’ Bones.” Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast – October 14th – “A British Christmas Invasion.” Tis the Podcast – October 15th – “’What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?’ – The 2023 ‘Tis the Podcast’ Ultimate Horror Movie Bracket.” The Sounds of Christmas Podcast – October 15th – “Christmas (and Halloween) Music Legacy of Bing Crosby.” Totally Rad Christmas – October 16th – “Fright Night (w/ Chad Wonsik)” Christmas Countdown Show Podcast – October 16th – “Top 10 Classic Christmas Songs | Part 1.” Christmas Cousins Podcast – October...

2023-10-2516 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 49: Comedic Christmas HeartbeatsIn our August 23 episode, I take a look at a 90s nostalgia-hit of rural Sunday night watching with a festive Heartbeat episode, listen to some (supposedly) comedic Christmas songs, and continue the GREAT BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Get voting at Merry Britsmas Ricky Tomlinson - Xmas My Arse The Goodies - Father Xmas Do Not Touch Me The Goodies - Make a Daft Noise for Xmas Dora Bryan - All I Want For Xmas Is A Beatle

2023-08-2540 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 47 - A Summery Mandy ChristmasIn the summery 47th episode of Merry Britsmas, I take a look at a festive episode of strange sitcom Mandy, listen to a ever-so-slightly summery folksy Xmas record from The Boy Least Likely To, and continue to run down the BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN! Go to https://twitter.com/MerryBritsmas to vote, share, and comment! Listen & buy via Bandcamp: The Boy Least Likely To - Christmas Special

2023-06-2638 min $Can\'t Wait for Christmas$

Can't Wait for Christmas CWFC 113 – Christmas Crackers and Christmas Fragrances On this episode, we’ll go across the pond and learn about an English holiday tradition, the Christmas cracker. Tim will also get his whole family involved in reviewing some Christmas essential oil fragrances. In addition, we’ll give you a tip to put Christmas in front of your eyes any day, and we’ll launch the final part of round 1 of Merry Music Madness. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 4) 00:00 – 03:10 Intro 03:10 – 05:51 We Need a Little Christmas Now 05:51 – 24:42 Five Golden Things (Christmas Fragrances from Magic Candle Company...

2023-06-2540 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 46: King of the Christmas Number OneIn our May episode, I look at some more under-heard alternative British festive songs, discuss a tangentially Coronation linked episode of King Gary, and start my BIG CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE SHOWDOWN POLL! Vote at Merry Britsmas Snow Patrol - When I Get Home For Xmas Bird to Beast - Winter Snow Shy Nature - Xmas Lullaby Sandra's Wedding - Spite Xmas

2023-05-2939 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – March 18th through March 31st, 2023Tis the Podcast – March 20th – “I Love Jacob. I Do. But You Know What? He’s a Lot Like Paint Fumes. Like, Small Doses? Fine. Even Somewhat Enjoyable. But Too Much Just Gives You a Headache. (Abbott elementary – Holiday Hookah)” Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – March 20th – “Batman Monthly (w/ Thom and Matt)” Santa by the Minute Podcast – March 22nd – “Santa Claus…is FINISHED!” A Cozy Christmas Podcast – March 23rd – “A New Heart for a New Year, Always! The Chimes, Chapter 2.” Season’s Eatings Podcast – March 24th – “Spiced Beef” Merry Britsmas Podcast – March 25th – “The Case of Sherlock Holmes and the Indie Christmas Songs.” Can’t Wait for Christmas Podc...

2023-04-0513 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 44: The Case of Sherlock Holmes and the Indie Christmas SongsIn the March 2023 episode of Merry Britsmas, I explore some alternative, little known (but brilliant) British indie christmas songs from the likes of Oh Wonder and Gaffa Tape Sandy. I also look at how nurses and hospitals dealt with the festive season during World War II, and take a gander at a BBC Sherlock Holmes episode set during the holidays. Oh Wonder - This Xmas Citizen Helene - On Xmas Day Mary Hepworth - The Wolf & The Woods Gaffa Tape Sandy - Black Xmas

2023-03-2532 min

2023-02-2611 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 41: BONUS! New British Christmas Music 2022If you think there's no good new Christmas music OR just want more Christmas music, well how about this BONUS MERRY BRITSMAS offering of new British Xmas songs? Check them out below and also, if you can, buy their stuff and go to their gigs! The Bug Club - Christmas Lullaby Los Bitchos - Los Chrismos Joss Stone - Bring on Christmas Day BumbleWasps - Mr Christmas Shybits & Eddie Argos - Hope This Christmas Jack In Water - I'd Rather Be Home For Christmas Chubby and th...

2022-12-2319 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 39: Wrapping Up Christmas NativitiesIn my first December episode of 2022, I explore school nativities, a brilliant TV special called Flint Street Nativity, and British covers of 80s new wave classic Christmas Wrapping. Also, check out Have Yourself A Merry Indie Xmas compilation on Bandcamp for Crisis below: https://v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-yourself-a-merry-indie-christmas-volume-i https://v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-yourself-a-merry-indie-christmas-volume-ii

2022-12-1032 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – November 12th through November 18th, 2022These are the new episodes that dropped the week of November 12th through the 18th. Merry Britsmas Podcast – November 12th – “Time Travelling to a Winter Wonderland Xmas Carol.”Snow in Southtown Podcast – November 12th – “Vance DeGeneres.”Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast – November 12th – “Tis the Season Xmas Encyclopedia.”Christmas Podding Podcast – November 13th – “What’s the Best Meat to Serve for Christmas Dinner.”Sounds of Christmas Podcast – November 13th – “Grant Maloy Smith on Roots Music, Possums and the Christmas Heart.”Christmas Countdown Show Podcast – November 14th- “Top 5 Christmas Content Pages.”Behi...

2022-11-2213 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 37: Time Travelling to a Winter Wonderland Xmas CarolIn my first fully festive episode of November, I step right into Xmas! It's time to go back to timey wimey Dr Who with their take on A Xmas Carol, British covers of Winter Wonderland, and more wartime history of festive entertainment. I also discuss my new poll for the very best Ghost of Christmas Present! Vote on Twitter at Merry Britsmas! Jamie Cullum - Winter Wonderland Gary Barlow - Winter Wonderland Cocteau Twins - Winter Wonderland Eurythmics - Winter Wonderland Emeli Sande - Winter Wonderland

2022-11-1246 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – October 29th through November 4th, 2022New to ChrismtasPodcast.com KringleTalksKristmas Podcast - Welcome to a brand-new Christmas Podcast – KringleTalksKristmas, hosted by Kriss Kringle, all the way from sunny England. Join him on this ride as he goes through various Christmas traditions and discuss a whole host of Christmas related topics! This is an anything goes kind of podcast! Kriss Kringle brings his love of Kristmas to your ears! Talking about various Kristmas traditions; including those from his nation state of the United Kingdom to those from countries afar.https://christmaspodcasts.com/podcast-directory/kringletalkskristmas/ Merry Britsmas Podcast – October 29th – “...

2022-11-0815 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – October 15th through October 21st, 2022These are the new episodes that dropped the week of October 15th through the 21st. Merry Britsmas Podcast – October 16th – “Yule Never Leave a Scottish Halloween.”Christmas Podding Podcast – October 16th – “Why We Are Considering Skipping Advent Calendars for Christmas 2022.”Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – October 17th – “Teen Witch (w/ Danielle Clarke)”Tis the Podcast – October 17th – “The Entire Horror Genre Was Destroyed by Sequels! (Scream 2)”Christmas Countdown Show Podcast – October 17th – “Top 10 Christmas Albums | Part 1.”Sounds of Christmas Podcast – October 17th – “Mike from Vista Blue on New Halloween Music (and Much More)!”

2022-10-2410 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 34: Yule Never Leave A Spooky Christmas NightIn the first of our October 2022 episodes, Merry Britsmas covers some festive but spooky things! Listen to me ramble about the Xmas Special of The League of Gentlemen, some terrifying novelty Xmas songs, and a historical exploration of the creepy winter Night of the Mothers. The Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Xmas Fast Food Rockers - I Love Xmas Cruz Beckham - If Everyday Was Xmas

2022-10-1628 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – September 10th through September 30th, 2022New Podcast to ChristmasPodcasts.com:Closer to Christmas Podcasthttps://christmaspodcasts.com/podcast-directory/closer-to-christmas/Think of this podcast as an advent calendar style show. Each episode will get us closer to Christmas as Charlie talks about a Christmas related theme. An episode can range from a piece of Christmas trivia, to a review, a song, something fun, an interview, etc.. The possibilities are endless, but will always be Christmas themed.Here are the episodes that dropped the weeks of September 10th through the 23rd:Season’s Eatings Podcast – September 10th – “Side Dis...

2022-10-0323 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 33: Not Going Out For A Glam ChristmasIn the September 22 episode of Merry Britsmas, I pay homage to the festive power of our late majesty, explore a joke filled modern sitcom called Not Going Out, some alternative and glam christmas songs, and what sort of presents were given at Xmas during WWII. T-Rex - Christmas Bop The Staves - Home Alone Too The Staves & Flyte - Have Yourself A Merry Little Xmas Oscar - It's Christmas Again Sweet Baboo - Don't Be Alone This Xmas

2022-09-2626 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 32: Do The Avengers Know It’s Christmas Again?We are very close to the ber months so celebrate with Merry Britsmas by hearing me ramble about the second Band Aid to take on Do They Know It's Christmas, a pair of super spies from the sixties in a strange festive adventure, and how decorating was all about tradition and thrift during wartime. Band Aid II Going Live! Report on Band Aid II Glee Slade Richard Cheese

2022-08-2932 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – July 16th Through July 29th, 2022Total Christmas Podcast – July 16th – “Christmas in July.”Sleigh Bells & Mistletoe Christmas Podcast – July 16th – “Xmas Catalogs: The Websites.”Advent Calendar House Podcast – July 17th – “The Jestons: A Jetson Christmas Carol.”Christmas Podding Podcast – July 17th – “Why Novelty Christmas Ornaments Should Never Make it on Your Christmas Tree, Ever.”Sounds of Christmas Podcast – July 17th – “Christmas in July Podcastpalooza Part Two.”Holly Jolly X’Masu Podcast – July 17th – "Yumi Matsutoya’s Christmas Songs.”Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – July 18th – “Joan Jett’s ‘Little Drummer Boy’ (w/ Duane and Scott)”TGI Podcast – July 19th – “The Andy Griffit...

2022-08-0120 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – May 14th Through June 3rd, 2022Tis the Podcast – May 16th – “Hi! My Name is Noël, and I Have a Happiness! (Noël)"The Christmas Countdown Show Podcast – May 16th – “Stocking Stuffer #2: MAY-ry Christmas!”Sounds of Christmas Podcast – May 16th – “Controversy, Tragedy and Jingle Bell Rock.”Christmas Morning Podcast – May 18th – “221 Days/31 Weeks Until Christmas.”Holly Jolly X’Masu Podcast – May 19th – “King Records’ ‘Merry Christmas (Bouquet of Hearts Presents Series)’”Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – May 21st – “The Muppet Christmas Carol (w/ Danny Davila)”Total Christmas Podcast – May 21st – “Gumby’s Got a Scrooge Loose.”Christmas Podding Podcast – May 22nd...

2022-06-0716 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 29: Some Festive Porridge with Chris(tmas) KamaraHow about taking a little look at a classic 70s sitcom Xmas episode about life in prison with Ronnie Barker in Porridge, the merry joy of ex-footballer Chris Kamara singing some classic holiday songs, & the difficulties of Xmas during bombing raids in WWII. Chris Kamara - Here's To Christmas

2022-05-2828 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – December 25th through December 31st 2021These are the new episodes that dropped the week of December 25th through the 31st.Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – December 25th – “Davila Family Christmas Yr 2.”Merry Britsmas Podcast - December 25th – “Happy Christmas from Merry Britsmas & the Christmas Podcast Network!”Season’s Eatings Podcast – December 25th – “Canadian Foods.”A Cozy Christmas Podcast – December 25th – “Celebrating Christmas with Special Guest Amy Boucher Pye.”Total Christmas Podcast – December 25th – “Merry Christmas.”Christmas Morning Podcast – December 25th- “It’s Christmas Day!!”Netflixmas Podcast – December 25th – “Love Hard – When We Figured Out the Title…”Netflixmas Podcast –...

2022-01-0411 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcast Roundup – December 18th through December 24th, 2021These are the new episodes that dropped the week of December 18th through the 24th.Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – December 18th – “A Charlie Brown Christmas (w/ Julia and Anthony)”Advent Calendar House Podcast – December 18th – “A Smoky Mountain Christmas.”Sounds of Christmas Podcast – December 18th – “Everybody Loves Christmas: A Song for Dad.”Christmas Podding Podcast – December 18th – “How Family Secrets are Always Exposed at Christmas.”Total Christmas Podcast – December 18th – “It’s Really Christmas.”Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – December 18th – “Trancers (w/ Shawn, Jamie & Pax)”Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast – December 1...

2021-12-2832 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcasts Roundup – Bonus Episode – Merry Christmas!!Merry Christmas from Christmas Podcasts Podcasts! A bunch of us Christmas Podcasters recorded seasons greetings to show our appreciation for you, the listener. Most of the podcasters in the greeting are on our website, and who knows, maybe a few that aren't on the site will be someday. Merry Christmas everyone! We hope your Christmas is the best and that your New Year is even better. Christmas CreepsA Cozy ChristmasChristmas ClatterTinsel TunesSnow in SouthtownKringle Talks KristmasLost Christmas Podcast

2021-12-2410 min

Tis the Podcast ”Another Christmas Story” - Epilogue - Christmas All Over Again - As Read By Julia Colburn Happy Thursday, Christmas fanatics! And Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Happy the Day Before the Night Before Christmas! Happy Christmas Adam! Happy Tibb's Eve! Happy Festivus! Happy December 23rd - whatever you want to call it! We are officially two days away from Christmas 2021! Can you believe that? Where has the time gone? This week’s final installment of "Another Christmas Story", the Epilogue entitled “Christmas All Over Again", will be read to you by the elf with the best voice - our very own Julia Colburn! We hope you like it! And we hope you enjoyed the entirety of "Another...

2021-12-2328 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 27: I Believe in Multiple Christmas Lunches & AdvertsIt's our full on final proper episode of 2021 and it's an extra long packed present full of more than just the usual Merry Britsmas ramblings! I look at British classic The Vicar of Dibley's The Xmas Lunch Incident, covers of Greg Lake's I Believe in Father Xmas, and hear from other festive podcasters to get the final say on which Xmas advert of 2021 is the very best! Check out the other festive podcasts below: Totally Rad Xmas Advent Calendar House Xmas Alphabet Planning for Xmas Xmas Podcast Pod...

2021-12-191h 01

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcast Roundup – November 27th through December 3rd 2021New PodcastsThe Christmas Alphabet Podcast https://christmaspodcasts.com/podcast-directory/the-christmas-alphabet-podcast/Christmas Morning Podcasthttps://christmaspodcasts.com/podcast-directory/christmas-morning/These are the new episodes that dropped the week of November 27th through December 3rd.The Christmas Alphabet Podcast – November 26th – “Christmas Alphabet A.”Christmas Morning Podcast – November 27th – “Introducing: Christmas Morning (Podcast Preview Episode)”Jingle Jank Podcast – November 27th – “New Podcast Preview: Christmas Morning with Bran and Scott.”The Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast – November 27th – “Christmas Destinations: The Smokies.”Merry Britsmas – November 28...

2021-12-0623 min

Advent Calendar House The Snowman☃️ It’s 1982, and we’re walking in the air. The Advent Calendar House takes flight for its 7th season as we melt over a British Christmas classic and a personal favorite I wish was more beloved stateside. **** 🎙 Guest: Adam Parker Sibun from the Merry Britsmas Podcast (@MerryBritsmas). **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: 1. New theme song! Thanks, Bronwen’s Ghost! 2. Merry Britsmas episode on Raymond Briggs. 3. The British Film Institute’s Top 100 British TV Programmes of the 20th Century. 4. The special’s 3 openings, featuring Brigg...

2021-12-021h 16

Total Christmas Podcast Episode 44 - Ebanana ScroogeWelcome 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/B09HS14DFMNext up we have the story of the worst Christmas present that Kevin Church ever received, turns out, if he'd received i...

2021-12-011h 15

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcast Roundup – October 30th Through November 5th, 2021New to ChristmasPodcast.com The Christmas Countdown Showhttps://christmaspodcasts.com/podcast-directory/christmas-countdown-show/ Here are the new episodes that dropped the week of October 30th through November 5th. Merry Britsmas Podcast – October 30th – “Getting to the Bottom of a Gothic Halloween.”Christmas Countdown Show Podcast – October 30th – “Top 10 Christmas Movies, Part 1.”Holly Jolly X’Masu Podcast – October 30th – “Blue Christmas – Blood Type: Blue.”Totally Rad Christmas Podcast – October 30th – “Halloween 2021 – Night Court (w/ Kris and Chris)”Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast – October...

2021-11-0819 min $Can\'t Wait for Christmas$

Can't Wait for Christmas CWFC 088 – Bonus Episode: Season’s Musings – All Christmas Podcasters Edition On this BONUS #ChristmasPodcastDay episode, it’s a special edition of Season’s Musings where some of your favorite Christmas podcasters are forced to come up with a replacement for the beloved Christmas Tree! Download here! 00:00 – 01:56 Intro 01:56 – 29:16 Season’s Musings – All Christmas Podcasters Edition 29:16 – 31:13 Wrap Up 31:13 – 33:27 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Deck the Halls B Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (The embedded play...

2021-11-0133 min $Can\'t Wait for Christmas$

Can't Wait for Christmas CWFC 087 – Christmas in the Old West On this episode, we’re gonna mosey back in time to see how they celebrated Christmas in the old west! We’ll also count down the top five musical Christmas sketches on Saturday Night Live, give you a recipe for Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and get your thoughts on what you’d have a professional baker make for you at Christmas in our latest Season’s Musings. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 03:50 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:50 – 11:03 Five Golden Things (SNL Musical Christmas Moments) 11:03 – 14:54 All I Want For Christmas is News 14:54 – 24:55 Christmas in the O...

2021-10-2546 min

Christmas Podcasts Podcast Christmas Podcast Round Up – September 25th Through October 1st, 2021My Merry Christmas Podcast Survey For the Listenerhttps://mymerrychristmas.com/christmas-podcast-survey/My Merry Christmas Podcast Survey For Christmas Podcastershttps://christmaspodcasts.com/the-christmas-podcaster-survey/These are the new episodes that dropped the week of September 5th through October 1st.Season’s Eatings Podcast – September 25th – “Panettone.”Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast - September 25th – “Christmas Photo Tips and Advice.”Yuletide TV Podcast – September 25th – “Over Christmas (Oktoberfest Special)”The Total Christmas Podcast – September 25th – “Santa’s Rockin Band.”The Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas Podcast – Se...

2021-10-0312 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas 18: Inbetween A Wombling Merry ChristmasIt's Noel Day! In the June episode, I explore an Inbetweeners' Christmas Party, a Wombling Merry Christmas, and read a festive poem about a naughty king.

2021-06-2525 min

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast 30 - Winter Wonderland & Second BirthdayHappy Birthday to us! This episode marks 2 years of Tinsel Tunes! In this episode, I’ll look at the song "Winter Wonderland". I also tell you about three, yes three, new Christmas podcasts: Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad Jingle Jank Podcast A Cozy Christmas Podcast Also birthday wishes from: Brian from Christmas Past Tim from Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast Chris and Kris from Christmas Time in the City Podcast Adam from Merry Britsmas Podcast Todd from Christmas Clatter Podcast Gerry from Total Rad Christmas Podcast ...

2021-02-2731 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas Bonus Episode 2020: Best British Christmas Music 2020In a special bonus episode, I review and recommend some brilliant new British festive songs from this year including the likes of Blossoms, Paloma Faith, Porridge Radio, The Cribs & Liam Payne. Song List Circa Waves - Miss Christmas Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard - Christmas is Coming (We All Know the Score) Liam Payne & Dixie D'Amelio - Naughty List Honne - Warm on A Christmas Night Blossoms - Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose) Porridge Radio - The Last Time I Saw You (O Christmas) Thom Stone - Merr...

2020-12-2214 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas Episode 13: A Wonderful Bean Christmas TimeIn the second December episode of 2020, I review a classic British comedy character in Merry Christmas Mr Bean, explore the history behind the Christmas Cracker, and check out some interesting covers of Paul McCartney's 1979 festive hit 'Wonderful Christmastime'. BBC Report on Christmas Crackers Podcast Recommendation: Advent Calendar House

2020-12-2027 min

Merry Britsmas Merry Britsmas Episode 12: Have Yourself a Royle Little ChristmasIn the first December episode, I look at some interesting British covers of the classic Have Yourself A Merry Little Xmas, look at some 2020 seasonal ads with some fellow festive podcasters, and explore the 2000 christmas episode of The Royle Family. Check out the adverts in the podcast below: Tesco: https://youtu.be/8CfrpexaCwg Sainsburys: https://youtu.be/GqtcpLywgRU Lidl: https://youtu.be/2waeUenMzYY Very: https://youtu.be/JR_ZVamR5YE Walkers: https://youtu.be/eCpQ_DBiEpw John Lewis: https://youtu.be/x2sE2YuheK0 ...

2020-12-1348 min

Yuletide TV: A Christmas Podcast S2 Ep. 6 - Band of Brothers: BastogneIt's time to get somber as the boys attack "Bastogne" from acclaimed HBO miniseries Band of Brothers (available on HBOMAX). The wartime setting sparks a series of conversations that ultimately leads the hosts to the profound conclusion that war, is bad. But can the Christmas cheer overcome the bloodshed and despair prominently featured in this episode? You'll have to listen in to find out. Non-Christmas topics include: war (like lots of talk about war), Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, David Schwimmer, dells, finding humanity in forsaken places, and Jon confusing some Marvel roles. IMDB entry for t...

2020-12-0455 min