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Christmas CousinsKringle Kindergarten Part II: Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas...This One Has To Go Right. Right?Kringle Kindergarten Part II: Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas...This One Has To Go Right. Right?The first official round of Kringle Kindergarten has concluded… and the results can only be described as SETHACULAR.The assignments seemed simple enough:Send out three Christmas cards (he sent one)Color a Christmas mug (unfinished)Complete a Christmas word search (shockingly excellent — genuine A+ work)Watch and explain a Bluey Christmas episodeNow, technically, Seth may have watched the Bluey episode. Or possibly the wrong one. Or perhaps part of one. At this time, MIT scientists, physic...
2026-05-1446 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 5 Episode 7 ✨Driving Home for Christmas✨There is a moment of silence that occurs every year somewhere between the dawn of Christmas Eve and the setting of the sun on Christmas Day itself. A moment we all have experienced at least once in our lives, maybe more than once. It can silence a great city like London or New York, and it can bring stillness to our hearts, whoever and wherever we may be. That moment of silence is unlike any other. It offers the promise of new beginnings, of the clean slate of New Year, and it incorporates the breathless expectancy of Christmas...
2025-12-2335 min
Christmas Pop-up ChannelFrom the Christmas Worst Gifts Ever to love in a snowed-in airportEmbrace the spirit of the season with heartwarming tales and hilarious anecdotes from our special bonus episode of "5 Good News Christmas Stories".Get ready for a belly full of laughter as weregale you with uproarious narratives of Christmas misadventures and more. From the worst Christmas gifts people have received to the amusing story of a young girl who thought her Christmas tree deserved a "time out", you're in for a festive treat! On a more heartwarming note, discover the tale of a woman who found love amidst the chaos of a snowed-in airport, a tale as enchanting as...
2025-11-2805 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth Kempton🎄🎧Season 5 Episode 2 ✨The Christmas Present✨In the old days, Christmas was much more about gathering and feasting after a long year than about gifts given and received, but in modern life Christmas shopping has become something of a frenzied affair for many, starting with the Black Friday sales and running all the way up to last minute panic buying on Christmas Eve. Not only is this stressful before Christmas, it make January harder when the credit card bill arrives.This week’s episode of the Calm Christmas Podcast - Season 5 Episode 2: The Christmas Present - is an invitation to consider how best to...
2025-11-2053 min
Christmas MuVies SpotlightTodd Terry Talks Christmas At the Cabin & the Magic of Holiday Movies✨ About This Episode:Join hosts Pam and Dawn on Christmas MuVies Spotlight as they welcome the talented Todd Terry, star of the brand-new holiday film “Christmas At the Cabin,” coming to theatres this Christmas season! 🎄🎬 Todd shares an inside look at the making of the film, what makes this story so heartfelt, and the joy of bringing a Christmas movie to the big screen. From on-set memories to favorite holiday traditions, this interview is filled with warmth, laughter, and the true spirit of the season. 🎥 In this episode, you’ll hear about:The inspiration behind Christmas At the CabinTodd’s favorite moments...
2025-11-0927 min
Christmas MuVies SpotlightTerrence Terrell Talks An Unexpected Christmas & the Joy of Holiday Storytelling | Christmas MuVies SpotlightJoin hosts Pam and Dawn on Christmas MuVies Spotlight as they welcome the incredibly talented Terrence Terrell, star of the upcoming theatrical holiday release An Unexpected Christmas! 🎄🎬 Terrence shares what drew him to this heartwarming story, how it feels to bring a brand-new Christmas film to the big screen, and why stories of love, grace, and second chances resonate so deeply during the holidays. You’ll also hear fun behind-the-scenes moments, personal holiday memories, and Terrence’s thoughts on what truly makes Christmas special. 🎥 In this episode:Inside scoop on An Unexpected ChristmasTerrence’s approach to meaningful storytellingFavorite traditions and Christmas memor...
2025-11-0329 minChristmas CousinsThe Origins of Everything You Love About Christmas – w/Brian Earl, Author & Host of "Christmas Past" PodcastWelcome back Christmas Cousins!In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Brian Earl, the legendary host of Christmas Past and author "Of Christmases Long, Long Ago".We unwrap Brian’s own Christmas origin story — how he fell in love with the season, why he finds it endlessly fascinating, and how he turned his passion into one of the most beloved holiday podcasts around. We also dive into his brand-new book, swap stories about the psychology behind Christmas obsession (we may or may not be the case study), and find...
2025-10-0840 minChristmas CousinsApril Check-In: What’s the Christmas Cousins Crew Up To , Plans, updates, festive meter and more!🎶 It’s the most wonderful time of the year… wait, it’s April? 🎶That’s right, Christmas Cousins! The snow has melted, the carolers have packed up, and Santa is on vacation—but does that mean we have to stop feeling festive? Absolutely not!This week, we check in with Cousin Seth on his never-ending journey to discover holiday magic beyond December. We’re joined by Christmas Cousins All-Stars like Superfan Cousin Lee and Joe, the Christmas Aficionado, as we discuss:🎄 How we’re keeping the Christmas spirit alive in April🎁 Exciting upcoming episodes & surprises...
2025-04-0336 min
A coffee with the designerBudding designers. Kids in the spotlight for Christmas Design.Budding designers. Kids in the spotlight for Christmas Design.Among the new features of the 2024 edition of Christmas Design, there’s the involvement of schools for the “Budding designers” competition. Interview with Carlo Conte of Promoberg and Valter Cavenati, headmaster of the first school to apply to the contest, the San Giuseppe school in Valbrembo.The Christmas Design Kids works exhibited at the Fair were created by the children of the schools taking part in ‘Budding designers’, the contest promoted by Promoberg in collaboration with Associazione Bergamo Centro - DUC Distretto Urbano del Commercio di Bergamo, on the occasion o...
2024-11-1808 min
Christmas Clatter PodcastSnoop Dogg Was The Ghost Of Christmas PastSend us a textIn this episode of Christmas Clatter, we are diving into a Christmas Q&A session! Join us as we answer your holiday-themed questions, covering everything from favorite Christmas traditions and memorable holiday moments to must-watch Christmas movies and personal holiday favorites. We’re also excited to answer any questions you may have about Christmas Clatter itself, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast.This is a fun, interactive episode where we get to connect with our listeners and share the stories and traditions that make Christmas so magical. Whether you su...
2024-10-3148 minChristmas Clatter PodcastInstant Christmas Classic???Send us a textGuess what, folks? Christmas Clatter is returning for another round of holiday cheer! Todd's got some exciting stuff lined up for this season. He'll be spilling the tea on why the show's run is a bit shorter this year, and he's also going to share his thoughts on a new Christmas song by Brett Eldredge. Todd thinks it's an instant classic, so you know it's going to be good!Brett Eldredge, known for his smooth, rich voice, has become a holiday favorite with his Christmas music. He first introduced fans to...
2024-10-2428 minChristmas CousinsHallmark's "Twas The Date Before Christmas": Cousin Seth's Year 2 w/Kacy from The Heart of Reviews and a mystery guest!It’s that time again, Christmas Cousins! Cousin Chad is practically doing cartwheels with jingle bells on, while Cousin Seth is having an existential crisis, realizing just how many Hallmark Christmas movies he’s about to endure—err, enjoy this season.
In this holly jolly kickoff to Countdown to Christmas, we’re joined by our festive fanatic and expert guest, Kacy (@theheartofreviews) AND a mystery gues (hint: he is an aficionado of Christmas) as we dive into the first holiday flick of the marathon: ‘Twas the Date Before Christmas. Will the "Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics"...
2024-10-2241 minChristmas CousinsWeek 1 Preview: Hallmark Kicks Off Holiday Movie Season..Cousin-Wife Leslie and Christmas Aficionado join!It's officially Hallmark Christmas season, and the Countdown to Christmas is back! Cousin Chad is ready to deck the halls, but Cousin Seth?
Cousin Seth? Well, he's mysteriously "busy" this week. Is he secretly jet-setting across the globe? Maybe swimming laps in his Scrooge McDuck-style vault of gold coins? Villa shopping in Lake Como? We may never know! But fear not, Cousin-Wife Leslie is stepping in, and she's bringing all the charm, wit, and holiday spirit to help Cousin Chad break down Hallmark’s first three Countdown to Christmas movies! Plus, Christmas aficionado, yes, THE Christmas Aficionado (because who el...
2024-10-1820 minChristmas CousinsBran from Deck The Hallmark's "My Favorite Christmas Ever" Series #7: The Holiday That Sparked It All!
n this very special installment of our "My Favorite Christmas Ever" series, we are thrilled to welcome none other than Christmas podcasting superstar, Bran—yes, Brandon Gray from Deck the Hallmark and Christmas Morning fame!
Bran has made a career out of spreading Christmas cheer, but what was the Christmas that sparked his holiday passion? We take a deep, nostalgic dive into his formative years and the magical Christmas that turned him into the Christmas enthusiast we know today.
Expect laughter, heartwarming stories, and maybe even a few surprises as...
2024-10-1148 minChristmas CousinsFrom Rudolph to Ramones: Cousin Seth’s Dive Into Punk Christmas w/ Scott (from Christmas Morning Pod and Tinsel Tunes)!!!Grab your spiked collars and Santa hats, because this episode is going to rock your stockings off!
Cousin Seth’s punk rock roots are back in full force as we bring on a very special guest: Scott, the co-host of Christmas Morning Podcast and Tinsel Tunes, to dive into the wild and rare world of PUNK Christmas songs—yes, you heard that right, Punk Christmas!
In this edgy, festive episode, Seth and Scott reminisce about their love for the punk scene and how it somehow collides with their love of C...
2024-10-0750 minChristmas CousinsBREAKING NEWS: Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas Preview Part 1 with Joe, the Christmas Aficionado!Over 40 new movies?!? Seth is going be one busy cousin!
That's right, Christmas Cousins, it's officially Christmas in September!
The Hallmark Channel has just dropped some huge holiday news, announcing a whopping 40+ new Christmas movies for their 2024 Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas lineup.
Since Cousin Seth is off in high-stakes meetings with world leaders (busy saving the holiday spirit no doubt), Joe the Christmas Aficionado steps in as guest host to help Cousin Chad break down the exciting new lineup. From unexpected actor reunions (like “Sa...
2024-09-201h 02
Talking A Christmas Story With The CastThe Future of Film: How This Movie Executive Crafts Film Ideas Inspired by A Christmas Story | Ep 025A Christmas Story is one of those classic Christmas movies that, even if you've never seen it, you've probably quoted it. You've probably seen a leg lamp or an image of a bespectacled boy in a pink bunny suit. Over the years, this film has been woven into the fabric of our culture in so many ways that it has become a classic piece of Americana. A Christmas Story now inspires new generations of filmmakers who want to bring back the warmth, nostalgia, and family connection the movie captured perfectly. It goes to show that sometimes the most enduring...
2024-09-1244 min
Talking A Christmas Story With The CastHammond History: Where the Events of A Christmas Story ACTUALLY HappenedWalk with us back through time to the hometown of the greatest American storyteller, Jean Shepherd. He is best known for writing the Christmas classic "A Christmas Story," and today, we're going to find out where his inspiration came from. Join me as I sit down with the President of the Hammond Historical Society to talk about the scenes we loved from the movie and the true stories behind them.
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Tom Novak, president of the Hammond Historical Society, joins the podcast to talk about Hammond, Indiana, the hometown of Gene Shepard and the birthplace of the...
2024-09-0535 min
Talking A Christmas Story With The CastCreating Classics: Christmas Film Stars on Bringing Holiday Movies to Life | Ep 023There is something totally unique about Christmas movies. They sparkle. They twinkle. They warm our hearts like a cup of hot cocoa. Why is that, and how does it feel to be a part of creating something like that? This week on Talking A Christmas Story With the Cast, host Yano Anaya (Grover Dill from A Christmas Story) interviews Hallmark movie star and real-life Prince Charming Jonathan Stoddard (A Royal Christmas On Ice, Prince and Pauper Christmas) , on the joy that comes from holiday traditions, and how it feels to be a part of that for families all over...
2024-08-2956 min
Talking A Christmas Story With The CastA Christmas Miracle: The Unexpected Way One Woman Became Part of a Holiday Classic's LegacyWhile Malia didn't grow up as a superfan of A Christmas Story, her husband’s family’s passion for the movie changed how she celebrates Christmas every year. In this episode, we follow her journey from casual fan to an integral part of A Christmas Story's continued legacy. As a member of our team, she is a part of the Christmas Story Family, and is a testament to this film's power to bring amazing people together.
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In this conversation, the A Christmas Story Family interviews Malia, a digital marketer, about her experience with the movie A Christmas Story and...
2024-08-1542 min
Talking A Christmas Story With The CastBeyond Nostalgia: The #1 Christmas Movie Captures a New Fan 40 Years After Its ReleaseA Christmas Story's appeal as a film goes way beyond nostalgia. 40 years after the movie's original release, it gained a brand new fan, someone who proved what the long-time fans already knew: the film is timeless. Our guest Leah didn't grow up with this movie or any Christmas movies, for that matter - she grew up in a devoutly religious household that did not celebrate Christmas. Through working as a nanny and caretaker and pursuing a love of vocal performance, her eyes were opened to a whole new world. Listen in to hear her open up about her past...
2024-08-0846 min
Talking A Christmas Story With The CastEdge of Order: Unraveling the Chaos at The Birthplace of A Christmas Story | Ep019Imagine the electricity in the air when thousands of A Christmas Story fans gathered for the 40th Anniversary event. Families, celebrities, and kids of all ages came together to celebrate this magical occasion, thanks in no small part to our incredible security team. We are joined today by David Rhode to hear the behind-the-scenes on running such a fun and safe event.
Summary
The conversation with David Rhode, the security maestro at the A Christmas Story Ralphie Comes Home event, covered topics such as handling crowd control, ensuring the safety of celebrities and guests, and creating a joyful atmosphere...
2024-08-0144 min
Talking A Christmas Story With The CastThe Ultimate Quest: Inside the Adventures of a Christmas Story Super-Collector | Ep 018Pack up your bags, load 'em up in the Olds, and get ready to go on a journey with us! Our guest this week has devoted countless hours to his incredible collection of A Christmas Story memorabilia and stories of meeting many cast members and background people who worked on the movie. He also took a trip to Canada recently to visit the shooting locations for the movie! Listen in as John Demmer, a super collector of A Christmas Story memorabilia, shares his passion for the movie and his journey as a collector. SummaryHe fell in l...
2024-07-251h 11
Talking A Christmas Story With The CastCreating New Holiday Traditions: Learning From A Christmas StoryThanks for tuning in to another 'Major Award' Episode of Talking A Christmas Story with the Cast! This week, our guest is a long-time fan of the movie and now a part of creating this very podcast each week! Donald Kelly grew up in Jamaica, where the Christmas traditions of his youth looked a little bit different from the ones we typically experience in North America. Upon moving to Florida with his family in his pre-teen years, Donald and his brother discovered the movie and thus began to create new traditions - from picking out the perfect tree to...
2024-07-1846 minChristmas CousinsHallmark Ornament Fever: Christmas in July Premier Week special with the Christmas Aficionado & Gerry from Totally Rad ChristmasWelcome back Christmas Cousins to Episode #132!
Hold onto your Santa hats, Christmas Cousins! In this wild ride of an episode, we're joined by the legendary Joe the Christmas Aficionado and Totally Rad Gerry from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast.
We're diving into Hallmark’s Ornament Premiere Week, where the glitter's flying, and the holiday spirit is off the charts.
We'll be dishing on our newest ornament conquests, bemoaning the ones that slipped through our fingers, and reveling in the wacky world of Christmas in Ju...
2024-07-171h 02Christmas CousinsChristmas in June at Hobby Lobby, & Summer Hiatus Announcement!Welcome back Christmas Cousins to episode 130 of the CCP!!!
We are back...and this time Cousin Seth's audio is even properly working...oh these eccentric billionaires!
We've got a jam-packed episode in store ahead of our summer hiatus (but don't worry, you won't have to go without your beloved Cousin Seth for long as we will be back with some special Christmas in July episodes)!
Hobby Lobby Christmas in June?
Cousin Seth watched a Hallmark Christmas movie...on his...
2024-06-1324 min
Talking A Christmas Story With The CastFrom Fan to Family: Unveiling Hidden Treasures of 'A Christmas Story' | Ep 012Joe Lavey, a dedicated fan of A Christmas Story, shares his journey from being a fan to becoming a member of the A Christmas Story family. He talks about his first experience watching the movie, his collection of memorabilia, and the events he has organized to celebrate the film. Joe emphasizes the impact the movie has had on his life and the importance of family traditions. He also expresses his gratitude for the A Christmas Story family and their dedication to connecting with fans. The episode concludes with an introduction to the new A Christmas Story immersion experience and...
2024-06-1343 min
Talking A Christmas Story With The CastThe Hero Without A Cape: How The A Christmas Story Tradition Began | Ep008SummaryErwin Zwilling, the original custodian of Gene Shepard's legacy and producer of A Christmas Story, discusses his journey with the film and the importance of preserving and amplifying its joy. He shares how he worked to generate interest in the missing generations and bring awareness to Gene Shepard's brilliance. The conversation also touches on the impact of the movie on millions of fans and the emotional experience of attending the Ralphie and the Gang Come Home event in Indiana. Erwin's role as a torchbearer for the legacy of A Christmas Story is highlighted. Erwin Zwilling, a...
2024-05-091h 01Christmas Cousins"My Favorite Christmas Ever" Series continues with Chris from Christmaseveryminute.com!It's April...the days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, the air is heating up...what better time to revisit some cherished Christmas memories?!?
Welcome back to another cozy and nostalgic episode of the Christmas Cousins Podcast where we continue our series, "My Favorite Christmas Ever" (and this one even includes a surprise white Christmas!!!)
In this episode, it's just Cousin Chad steering the sleigh as Cousin Seth is on set filming a Christmas movie...YES, you read that right...details to follow, what a superstar!
But fear not, because Cousin Chad is joined by a returning guest and...
2024-04-1039 minChristmas CousinsMy Favorite Christmas Ever #3 with Craig, the Christmas Guy 365!Welcome back to the Christmas Cousins Podcast! In this cozy and nostalgic episode, we're joined by the delightful Craig, better known as @thechristmasguy365 on Instagram, all the way from across the pond. Prepare for a heartwarming deep dive into Craig's favorite Christmas memories, as part of our Christmas Chronicles series.
As we bask in the glow of holiday cheer, Craig, the Christmas Guy, shares his magical experiences and cherished traditions that make Christmas truly special. Get ready to be inspired as Craig's stories may just push Cousin Seth to step up his Christmas game...
2024-03-2145 minChristmas CousinsChristmas Chronicles #2: A Poet's Christmas-Author Brian Monge's Favorite Christmas EverWelcome back to another episode of our nostalgic and cozy Christmas Chronicles Series!
Step into a world of holiday magic as we sit down with the exceptionally talented Brian Monge, a poet, children’s book author, and graphic novel writer.
Join us as Brian takes us on a heartwarming journey through his favorite Christmas memories and the cherished moments that have shaped his love for the season.
As we delve into Monge's captivating storytelling, we'll explore his evolution from short stories to poetry, fueled by his nightly re...
2024-03-1431 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS3 Ep8 CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE: And breathe… you’ve got thisIt’s nearly Christmas Eve. Can you feel the magic hovering? If ever there was a time to take a deep breath and let go of all that has not been done to embrace what is here, that time is now. Pull up a chair and relax, my friend. It is Christmas, after all. This very Christmassy episode will ease you into Christmas, reminding you what really matters and encouraging you to let things be perfectly imperfect.This episode includes: A little story from the Arctic CircleA letter from Father ChristmasA moment of reflectionA wintery writing pro...
2023-12-2330 minChristmas Clatter PodcastBe Someone’s ChristmasSend us a textJoin us for a special Christmas Eve episode on Christmas Clatter, where we are honored to have Pastor Bob Lenz share a brief but powerful sermon of hope and encouragement. In the midst of the holiday hustle, take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.Pastor Bob's heartfelt words will uplift and inspire, offering a message of hope that transcends the festive season. Tune in to experience the warmth of community and the timeless message of Christmas, reminding us of the light that shines even in the darkest...
2023-12-2215 minChristmas CousinsHallmark's 'A Very Scottish Christmas': Cousins Seth's Scottish Adventure!Welcome to Scotland, Christmas Cousins!
Join the Christmas Cousins as they delve into the heartwarming Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie, "A Merry Scottish Christmas." Starring former Party of Five stars Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf, the film follows estranged siblings, Lindsay and Brad, reunited by their mother's Christmas invitation to Glencrave Castle in Scotland.
Unbeknownst to them, the castle holds a profound significance, unveiling unexpected responsibilities and life-altering decisions.
In this festive escapade, Cousin Chad takes the reins, guiding our festive freshman, Cousin Seth, through Week 5 of...
2023-11-2041 minChristmas CousinsA Very Brady Christmas Crossover Event: Podcast & YouTube Edition with Christmas Aficionado!SO excited to present a Christmas Crossover Collaboration with the Christmas Aficionado himself...listen to the podcast, or watch the full video on YouTube!
That's right, get ready for a festive feast for both your EARS and EYES!
In this special crossover episode, the Christmas Cousins join forces with the YouTube sensation, Joe, the Christmas Aficionado!
Not only will you enjoy the insightful banter in podcast form, but we're adding a dash of visual flair with a full video compendium on Joe's YouTube channel...
2023-11-1943 minChristmas CousinsSpecial Feature: The Christmas Cousins Christmas Carol - A Festive Season 2 Kickoff on Christmas Podcast DayMerry "Christmas Podcast Day", Christmas Cousins and welcome to the grand kickoff of Season 2, where we have something truly extraordinary in store!
As the curtains rise on a new season of holiday merriment, we present our original adaptation "The Christmas Cousins Christmas Carol!"
This uniquely crafted tale unfolds as Cousin Seth, one of the world's wealthiest individuals, finds himself begrudgingly trudging into another season of seasonal finds, facing Gingerbread overload and an overwhelming podcasting schedule.
However, an enchanting twist awaits. Three spirited cousins appear...
2023-11-0117 minChristmas Clatter PodcastWhat Kinda Christmas Music Is This???Send us a textIn this merry episode of Christmas Clatter, we're joined by the wonderful Scott Newman, of The Christmas Morning Podcast and Tinsel Tunes. Together, we embark on a musical journey through the holiday season, discussing artists who, surprisingly, haven't released a Christmas album, but we firmly believe they should.We dive deep into the realms of music, sharing our thoughts on why these artists' unique styles would be a perfect fit for the festive season. From their hit songs to their distinctive voices, we explore what a Christmas album from them might...
2023-10-191h 11Christmas CousinsBONUS: Unwrapping the Best Non-Hallmark Christmas Movies of 2023Welcome back Christmas Cousins for a very special bonus episode!
Eddie Murphy? The Rock? In Christmas movies?!?
This is shaping up to be a huge year for even non-Hallmark Christmas movies and we have the scoop!
Grab your popcorn and cozy up because the Christmas Cousins are back with another festive scoop in our 'Christmas Cinematic Scoop' episode!
In this special, we're diving headfirst into the latest holiday movie buzz, fresh from the North Pole... well, actually, from the internet but close enough... 🎅🌐
We're unwrapping the Cosmopolitan article that reveals the best new Christmas movies of 2023. From heartwarming classics to quirky...
2023-10-0918 minChristmas CousinsFireside Chats: Our Inaugural Interview with the Christmas Aficionado!In this festive episode, we're pulling up our virtual chairs by the roaring Yule log and diving into all things Christmas with our special guest. From the twinkling lights of holiday traditions to the magic of pop culture's most cherished Christmas movies, this interview is packed with yuletide enthusiasm and laughter. Discover the origin story of the Christmas Aficionado and what fuels his passion for year-round Christmas cheer. Unwrap his favorite Christmas traditions, share some laughs over his top holiday movie picks, and even find out which Christmas flick landed on his naughty list.Join us for an hour of...
2023-09-151h 14Christmas Clatter PodcastThe Essential Christmas Playlist: ExplainedSend us a textWelcome to a festive journey through the heartwarming melodies and timeless classics that define the holiday spirit! In this special video, we're thrilled to present "The Essential Christmas Playlist," a carefully curated collection of the most beloved and iconic Christmas songs that have warmed hearts for generations.How did this playlist full of enchanting carols, joyful tunes, and heartstring-tugging ballads that capture the essence of Christmas come to pass? Join us as Todd explains the method behind the madness.Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this holiday...
2023-08-1046 min
Celtic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #68: Celtic Christmas LightsThe lights of Christmas are glowing with a Christmas Story by Brad Tuck on Celtic Christmas Podcast #68.
Enda Reilly, Terry McDade With The McDades, Marc Gunn, Cherish The Ladies, The Chivalrous Crickets, Screaming Orphans, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Scythian, Brad Tuck, West of Eden
0:08 – Enda Reilly “Tá An Nollaig Linn” from Christmas is With Us (Tá An Nollaig Linn)
2:56 – WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST
I am Marc Gunn. I am an Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. This is the final epis...
2022-12-2143 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #67: Christmas CelebrationTime for a magnificent shiny Celtic Christmas celebration! It’s Celtic Christmas Podcast #67
Abbots Cross, Marc Gunn, Bart Zeal, Natalie MacMaster|Donnell Leahy, The Chivalrous Crickets, The Gothard Sisters, Bonnie Rideout, Plunk Murray, West of Eden
0:06 – Abbots Cross “The Church Street Polka / Good King Wenceslas / The Happy Polka” from Christmas Visions
2:58 – WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST
I am Marc Gunn. I am an Atlanta-based musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer.
If you hear music you love, please support the artists. Vi...
2022-12-1641 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #66: Christmas Spirit at LastFinally, the Christmas Spirit is here at last with the Celtic Christmas Podcast.
It’s Celtic Christmas Podcast #66
Jed Marum, Alisa Marie, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, We Banjo 3, Gaelynn Lea, Bart Zeal, Brigid's Bounty, West of Eden, Marc Gunn
0:04 – Jed Marum “Banjos We Have Heard On High” from A Celtic Christmas and Rejoice! A Christmas Album
3:21 – WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST
I am Marc Gunn. I am an Atlanta-based musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer.
If you hear music you love...
2022-11-2939 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #65: Top 5 Christmas TraditionsWinter’s Eve is a wee bit away, but Anne Roos has a tune to get you in the holiday mood on the Celtic Christmas Podcast. What are your Top 5 Christmas traditions? Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST
I am Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer.
If you want to get your music on the show, email me celticpodcast.
Punching through the walls of tradition, The McDades' Celtic-rooted music fuses the spontaneity of ja...
2022-11-1341 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #64: Christmas is A Comin’Christmas is a coming in 2022 with Triskele and the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST
I am Marc Gunn. I am a musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer.
I’m working on another new format for this show in 2022.
Galway-based We Banjo 3 has one foot in Irish music and one foot in Americana music, seamlessly combining the virtuosity and precision in each genre’s traditional disciplines with the artful song-craft and infectious live performance of today’s musica...
2022-10-2327 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #63: Gaelynn LeaA Holiday collection of Christmas music to tug at your heartstrings with Gaelynn Lea today as we spread Christmas Cheer.
It's Celtic Christmas Podcast #63. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST AND PLAYLIST
I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music.
This podcast is funded by people just like you on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the podcast and our companion playlist. You’ll find a link to both in the shownotes.
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2021-12-1914 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #62: Abbots CrossIt’s a Celtic Christmas jam session with Abbots Cross today on the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST AND PLAYLIST
I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music. This podcast is funded by people just like you on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion, and production of the podcast and our companion playlist. You’ll find a link to that playlist, and the artist, in the shownotes.
As a patron, you also get an extended podcast of ea...
2021-12-1211 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #61: Matt & Shannon HeatonGenuine, kind Christmas music from Matt & Shannon Heaton today as we spread Christmas Cheer with the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS PODCAST
I am Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and I love Christmas music. In each episode, I introduce you to a Celtic band or musician that is creating great Christmas music. I highlight their music in a Celtic Christmas Playlist on Spotify.
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2021-12-0505 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #60: Celtic Christmas WomenSpread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians featured on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
Celtic Christmas music from Stephanie Claussen, The Gothard Sisters, Laura MacKenzie, Eira, Celtic Woman, Screaming Orphans, Steel Clover, Sarah Marie Mullen, Heather Alexander, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Aizle, Rioghnach Connolly, Peat in the Creel, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Susan Toman, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Heather Dale, Carolina Ceili, Catriona O'Leary, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, Liz Carroll, Golden Bough, Four Celtic Voices, Jessica Victoria, Banshee in the Kitchen, Liz Madden...
2021-11-152h 13Christmas Clatter PodcastChristmas Without CancerSend us a textThere is no rhyme or reason for when Cancer will affect a family. It is a tough battle no what time of year; however, Christmas makes the happy times happier and the tough times more challenging. Thats, where Christmas Without Cancer steps in to help make Christmas happen for families during their fight with Cancer. Christmas Without Cancer offers assistance to families all year long. Gerri and Patrick of Christmas Without Cancer join Todd to tell how the charity began and how they are helping families.Limited edition Cancer Without Cancer...
2021-10-2030 minChristmas Clatter PodcastUgly Christmas Sweaters Are DeadSend us a textThe first episode of 2021!! Todd is joined by Brian Earl of the Christmas Past podcast to recap Christmas's role in 2020, milestones Brian and Christmas Past hit in the past year, and look ahead at Christmas 2021 and beyond. Find Brian and Christmas Past at their website and The Definitive Directory of Christmas Podcasts.Todd also highlights a new Christmas song for Mia Simone. "Christmas Dream" is a great song for those longing for Christmastime again. Find Mia on Instagram and listen to "Christmas Dream" here.
2021-01-1546 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS1 Ep10 A Christmas WishWe're here. It's Christmas Eve. The year is almost over and the magic of Christmas is still hovering. This short but atmospheric episode will help you connect to this very special moment in the year, and focus on what really matters.Episode 10 includes:Some beautiful words about Christmas including my favourite seasonal poem by Maya AngelouA few of my own memories of Christmas Eves past, and hopes for this oneA special Christmas wish for youDownload the transcript hereThe books mentioned in this podcast were: Christmas and Other Notes on the English...
2020-12-2313 min
Five Tree ChristmasTriple Review: Inn love by Christmas, The Christmas Setup, and Christmas in GlenbrookeInn love by Christmas (Lifetime): Mandy Leeds (Jonna Walsh), a successful young woman living in Miami, is climbing her way up the corporate ladder in the hotel industry. Though she doesn’t get back to her small northern hometown much, this year her Gram (Jayne Eastwood) is able to finally convince her to come home for Christmas. Mandy has another reason too – the quaint local inn is for sale, and she wants to acquire it for her company. With her eyes on the prize, Mandy travels back home but on her way there, she runs into Lucas Menzino (Jesse Hutc...
2020-12-2214 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #59: Little ChristmasSpread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
Celtic Christmas music from The Jig Is Up, Cynthia Shelhart, Steel Clover, Abbots Cross, Liz Madden, Laura MacKenzie, Reilly, Sharon Shannon, deCeadaoin, Tiffany Schaefer, Emish, Stephanie Claussen, Celtic Woman, Runa, The Selkie Girls
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YOUR CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC THIS WEEK
0:04 – “The Little Christmas Set”...
2020-12-181h 02Five Tree ChristmasTriple Review: "A Little Christmas Charm," "The Santa Squad," and "Christmas She Wrote"Reviews of "A Little Christmas Charm," "The Santa Squad," and "Christmas She Wrote."
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A Little Christmas Charm (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries): Holly, a jewelry designer finds a lost charm bracelet and teams up with investigative reporter Greg in hopes of finding the owner and returning it by Christmas Eve. Starring Ashley Greene and Brendan Penny.
The Santa Squad (Lifetime): Allie (Rebecca Dalton), an out of work art teacher, has to accept a job with the Santa Squad to help wealthy widower Gordon (Aaron Ashmore) and his two precious daughters rediscover the magic of Christmas. As Allie is lifting the holiday s...
2020-12-1713 minFive Tree ChristmasTriple Review: Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas, Let's Meet Again on Christmas Eve, Christmas Ever AfterReviews of Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas, Let's Meet Again on Christmas Eve, Christmas Ever After.
Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries): Five guests are mysteriously invited to an inn to celebrate Christmas. With the help of the owner Ben, Sarah discovers that an event from the past may connect them and change their lives forever. Starring Lacey Chabert, Stephen Huszar.
Let's Meet Again on Christmas Eve (Lifetime): When college sweethearts, Corinne (Kyla Pratt) and Rob (Brooks Darnell), get opportunities on opposite sides of...
2020-12-1314 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS1 Ep8 For the love of Christmas foodDo you love Christmas food but want to enjoy it without the stress this year? If so, tune into this week’s mouthwatering episode for tips on stress-free festive food preparation, snippets from some of my favourite cookbooks, and a couple of recipes I love to make at home.Episode 8 includes:Top tips for stress-free festive food preparationDelicious words from some wonderful festive cookbooksRecipes for chocolate peppermint sticks and spiced mulled cider or apple juiceThis week’s ‘Get ahead tips’The books mentioned in this podcast were:The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater Elizabet...
2020-12-0931 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #58: The Snows They Melt the SoonestSpread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
Celtic Christmas music from: Runa, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Steel Clover, Mark O'Connor, Marc Gunn, deCeadaoin, Andrew D. Huber, The Rogues, Sheri O'Meara, Abbots Cross, Reilly, Screaming Orphans, Prydein, The Jig Is Up!
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0:01 – “The...
2020-12-0757 minFive Tree ChristmasDouble Review: "Dear Christmas" and "Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding"Reviews of Dear Christmas and Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding, both from Lifetime. Some special guests join me for the Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding review!
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Dear Christmas (Lifetime): Natalie Morgan (Melissa Joan Hart) is the host of a popular podcast, Holiday Love, which shares true stories of holiday romance with its listeners. While the outside world and her listeners everywhere see Natalie is an expert on romance, she’s never truly experienced a romance of her own. As Natalie prepares to embark on a promotional tour for her new book, she stops back home to spe...
2020-11-2915 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #57: We Wish You A Merry ChristmasSpread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
Celtic Christmas music from: Laura MacKenzie, Emish, Steel Clover, Seamus Kennedy, Stephanie Claussen, David Pedrick, The Barra MacNeils, Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra, Haggis Rampant, Jed Marum, The Rogues, Marc Gunn & Mikey Mason, Andrew D. Huber, Coyote Run, Angus Mohr & Friends, Mark O'Connor
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2020-11-2956 minFive Tree ChristmasDouble Review: "Homemade Christmas" and "A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado"Synopses:
Homemade Christmas (Lifetime): Every year, Megan (Michelle Argyris), an ambitious young woman uses the weeks leading up to Christmas to become the ultimate holiday freelance assistant for hire, helping with any Christmas-related tasks for extra income. But when the opportunity arrives to save a Christmas party and dazzle her crush, she must choose between the man of her aspirations and Mr. Right.
A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado (Hallmark Channel): Erin is planning the town’s Christmas celebration and must win over firefighter Kevin in order to obtain the beautiful spruce tree from his pr...
2020-11-2805 minFive Tree ChristmasTriple Review: The Angel Tree, The Christmas House, A Godwink Christmas: Second Chances, First LoveReviews of The Angel Tree (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries), The Christmas House (Hallmark Channel), A Godwink Christmas: Second Chances, First Love (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
The Angel Tree: A writer seeks the identity of the person who helps grant wishes that are placed upon The Angel Tree, and in the process, reconnects with her childhood friend. Starring Jill Wagner and Lucas Bryant.
The Christmas House: Working through some difficult decisions, Mitchell family matriarch Phylis and patriarch Bill, have summoned their two grown sons – TV star, Mike Mitchell and Brandon Mitchell – home for the holi...
2020-11-2518 minFive Tree ChristmasTriple Review: "A Taste of Christmas," "Feliz NaviDAD," & "A Nashville Christmas Carol"Reviews of A Taste of Christmas (Lifetime), Feliz NaviDAD (Lifetime), and A Nashville Christmas Carol (Hallmark Channel).
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A Taste of Christmas: When Natalie (Anni Krueger) learns her cousin Francesca (Nia Vardalos) must cancel the Christmas Eve opening of her new Italian restaurant, Natalie’s heart goes out to all of the guests who were planning on attending. Since no one should be alone on Christmas, Natalie decides to make the opening happen any way she can. However, the attractive but pessimistic Chef Stefano (Gilles Marini) believes it’s impossible — there are only th...
2020-11-2314 minFive Tree ChristmasDouble Review: Meet Me At Christmas & A Timeless ChristmasReviews of Meet Me At Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) & A Timeless Christmas (Hallmark Channel).
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Meet Me At Christmas: When her son's wedding planner quits, Joan must coordinate his Christmas Eve wedding with the help of Beau, the bride's uncle. They realize their fates and pasts are intertwined. Stars Catherine Bell and Mark Deklin.
A Timeless Christmas: Charles Whitley travels from 1903 to 2020 where he meets Megan Turner and experiences a 21st Century Christmas. Starring Erin Cahill and Ryan Paevey.
2020-11-1811 minFive Tree ChristmasDouble Review: The Christmas Doctor & The Christmas EditionReviews of The Christmas Doctor (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) and The Christmas Edition (Lifetime).
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The Christmas Doctor: Zoey is a traveling doctor who prefers short assignments to staying put, so when she is assigned to a small town clinic for the holidays, she is surprised when she starts to feel at home.
The Christmas Edition:It’s Christmas time and Jackie, an up-and- coming journalist, finds that her life is at a crossroads until she finds an unexpected opportunity – to run a small-town newspaper in Alaska. Jackie decides to give it a try and...
2020-11-1707 minFive Tree ChristmasTriple Review: Christmas Wheels, Christmas in Vienna, & Christmas WheelsReviews of Christmas on the Vine (Lifetime), Christmas in Vienna (Hallmark Channel), and Christmas Wheels (Lifetime).
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Christmas on the Vine: Brooke (Julianna Guill), a young marketing executive, goes back to her hometown excited to relive her Christmas memories, while helping a struggling family-owned winery. Her marketing assignment involves an unlikely partnership with Tyler (Jon Corr), the charismatic, yet stubborn owner of the winery. Brooke quickly learns that the town’s Christmas spirit has disappeared due to a wine conglomerate buying out all of the local wineries. Determined to bring Christmas back to...
2020-11-1614 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #56: The Holly and the IvySpread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
Celtic Christmas music from The Irish Rovers, Steel Clover, Matthew Young, Emish, Spencer & Beane, Laura MacKenzie, Cantus Lunaris, The Jig Is Up!, Andrew D. Huber, Rosmerta, Haggis Rampant, A Shamrock in Kudzu, Sarah Marie Mullen, The Selkie Girls, The Gothard Sisters
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2020-11-1558 minFive Tree ChristmasTriple Review: "Christmas with the Darlings," "A Very Charming Christmas Town," & "The Christmas Bow"Reviews of Christmas with the Darlings (Hallmark Channel), A Very Charming Christmas Town (Lifetime), & The Christmas Bow (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
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Christmas with the Darlings: When an assistant gives her final notice, she is drawn into helping the charming, younger brother of her wealthy boss as he looks after his orphaned nieces and nephew through Christmas. Stars Katrina Law, Carlo Marks and Steve Bacic.
A Very Charming Christmas Town: City girl and travel and lifestyle blogger, Aubrey Lang, goes to the little town of Solvang for her next holiday vlog p...
2020-11-1113 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS1 Ep4 We wish you a slow ChristmasExplore what a slow Christmas might look like, with top tips and some lovely creative ideas, and discover the origins of the Christmas tree!Episode 4 includes:The benefits of slowing down and simplifyingTop tips for a slow Christmas this yearSimple crafting and natural decoration ideasExploring the origins of the Christmas treeThis week’s ‘Get ahead tips’Resources mentioned in this episode: Inventing the Christmas Tree by Bernd Brunner / The Winter Writing Sanctuary/ Kokedama how-to video from the Royal Horticultural SocietyFor more details of my book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year and so...
2020-11-1129 minFive Tree ChristmasDouble Review: "The Christmas Ring" & "A Welcome Home Christmas"Reviews of "A Welcome Home Christmas" (Lifetime) and "The Christmas Ring" (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries).
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The Christmas Ring: A reporter searches for the love story behind an antique engagement ring. With the help of the ring's owner's grandson, they learn the legacy his grandparent's left behind.
A Welcome Home Christmas: Chloe has always supported various military organizations, including the town’s Army toy drive for Christmas. This year, she is paired up with Michael, a vet who recently returned home, and together they recruit other veterans and active military personnel to help in the c...
2020-11-0910 minFive Tree ChristmasTriple Review: Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater, Operation Christmas Drop, & Christmas Yule BlogReviews of Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater (Hallmark Channel), Operation Christmas Drop (Netflix), and Christmas Yule Blog (Lifetime)
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Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater: Social media travel writer Caroline Williams is sent to Carte De Amor, New Mexico on an assignment where she meets high school teacher Oscar Ortiz, who introduces her to another side of Christmas.
Operation Christmas Drop: Congressional aide Erica forgoes family Christmas to travel at her boss's behest. At a beachside Air Force base, she clashes with Ca...
2020-11-0813 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #55: Celtic Christmas TeaserSpread Christmas Cheer. Listen and Share Christmas music from Celtic musicians. Subscribe at CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
Celtic Christmas music from Angus Mohr, Don Grieve, The Irish Rovers, Marc Gunn, Alexander James Adams, The Wee Heavies, Matthew Young, Celtic Woman
Angus Mohr & Friends, Don Grieve, The Irish Rovers, Marc Gunn, Alexander James Adams, The Wee Heavies, Matthew Young, Celtic Woman
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2020-11-0136 min
The Calm Christmas Podcast with Beth KemptonS1 Ep1 Readying yourself for a calm ChristmasChristmas can be a very special time, but it can also be a very stressful time. And given everything that has been going on, who knows what will unfold this holiday season? What if, for once, we just relaxed, and gave ourselves permission to focus on what really matters? Welcome to the brand new Calm Christmas podcast with bestselling self-help author Beth Kempton. “Just like my book of the same name, I hope the Calm Christmas podcast inspires connection, belonging, self- care, nourishment and joy, and a little bit of festive magic.” – Beth Episode 1 includes: A cos...
2020-10-2817 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #54: Oiche Chiuin (Silent Night)Spread Christmas Cheer. Listen. Share. Subscribe. CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
Celtic Christmas music from Matt & Shannon Heaton, The Gothard Sister, Carolina Ceili, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, The Barra MacNeils, Irish School of Music, Harper Denhard, The Jig Is Up!, Seamus Kennedy, Rosanne Cash, Jim Sharkey, Prydein, The Grenaways, Marc Gunn, The Selkie Girls
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2019-12-211h 02Celtic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #53: Christmas in the TrenchesSpread the Christmas Cheer. Listen. Share. Subscribe. CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
Celtic Christmas music from Matt & Shannon Heaton, The Gothard Sister, Carolina Ceili, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, The Barra MacNeils, Irish School of Music, Harper Denhard, The Jig Is Up!, Seamus Kennedy, Rosanne Cash, Jim Sharkey, Prydein, The Grenaways, Marc Gunn, The Selkie Girls
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2019-12-151h 02Celtic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCetic Christmas Podcast #52: O Come All Ye FaithfulSpread the Christmas Cheer. Listen. Share. Subscribe. CelticChristmasPodcast.com.
Celtic Christmas music from Farsan, The Jig Is Up!, Alexander James Adams, Peat in the Creel, Aizle & Riognach Connolly, A Shamrock in Kudzu, The Wee Heavies, Spencer & Beane, The Selkie Girls, Sarah Marie Mullen, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, Susan Toman, Eira, Heather Dale, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy, Tommy Sands
Welcome to the Celtic Christmas Podcast. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and host also of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and the Pub Songs Podcast.
My goal is...
2019-11-1758 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #51: Irish & Celtic Christmas JoySpread the Christmas Cheer with Celtic Christmas music from The Selkie Girls, Peat in the Creel, The Wee Heavies, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Eira, Carolina Ceili, Spencer & Beane, Sarah Marie Mullen, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller, Scooter Muse, A Shamrock in Kudzu, David Pedrick, Heather Dale, The Gothard Sisters, Gillian Adams, Susan Toman, The Irish Rovers, Cherish the Ladies. CelticChristmasPodcast.com
THIS WEEK IN CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC
0:02 “I Saw Three Ships” by The Selkie Girls from Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas
3:19 “Tiny, Little Christmas” by Peat in the Creel from Winter
6:44 “W...
2018-12-1158 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #50: Celtic Christmas SongsSpread the Christmas Cheer with Celtic Christmas music from Marc Gunn's album Celtic Christmas Greetings.
THIS WEEK IN CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC
1:10 Let’s Have a Celtic Christmas
3:21 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
6:21 Celtic Christmas Elf
9:18 Christmas in Scotland
12:26 Christmas in Killarney
14:17 The Scottish King of Christmas
16:40 Jingle Bells
19:32 Frosty the Irish Snowman
22:42 Snowfall
26:21 Silent Night
29:30 Christmas in the Shire
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2018-11-2834 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #49: God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenSpread the Christmas Cheer with Celtic Christmas music from The Selkie Girls, Kilted Kings, Sarah Marie Mullen, North Texas Irish School of Music, The Gothard Sisters, A Shamrock in Kudzu, David Pedrick, Susan Toman, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Eira, Jil Chambless, Ed Miller and Scooter Muse, Carolina Ceili , Heather Dale, Cherish the Ladies, Marc Gunn, Jennifer Licko.
THIS WEEK IN CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC
0:02 “Good King Wenceslas” by The Selkie Girls from Winter Lore: Songs of Celtic Christmas
5:12 “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” by Kilted Kings from Single
8:38 “Riu Riu Chiu” by Sarah Mar...
2018-11-1458 minCeltic Christmas Podcast – Marc GunnCeltic Christmas Podcast #48: Merry ChristmasSpread the Christmas Cheer with Celtic Christmas music from The Gothard Sisters, The Malarkeys, The Harper and the Minstrel, Syr, Heather Dale, Marc Gunn, The Irish Rovers, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy. http://celticchristmaspodcast.com
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I'm thrilled to be back with another episode of the Celtic Christmas Podcast. Last year, I released four...
2017-11-2832 minCeltic Christmas – Marc Gunn#287: Irish & Celtic ChristmasMerry Christmas with Irish & Celtic Christmas music from The Irish Rovers, The Gothard Sisters, Jennifer Licko, Cherish the Ladies, Eddie Biggins, Caitriona O'Leary, Rosanne Cash, Rose and Thistle Band, Haggis Rampant, Heather Dale, De Ceadaoin, Irish School of Music, Golden Bough, Celtic Woman, The Barra MacNeils, Steel City Rovers.
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2016-12-151h 03Celtic Christmas – Marc Gunn#236: Celtic Christmas Music Special for 2015Our Celtic Christmas Music Special returns to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast in 2015 with more awesome Celtic Christmas music from Mark O'Connor, Kailyarders, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Golden Bough, Marc Gunn with An Taisdeal, The Rogues, The Irish Rovers, Bat Kinane, Cherish the Ladies, Katie McMahon, Heather Dale, Banna, Four Celtic Voices, Small Town Sheiks, Jennifer Licko, Highland Reign, John Munelly, Ken O'Malley, Rose and Thistle Band.
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2015-12-171h 03Celtic Christmas – Marc Gunn#188: Peaceful Celtic ChristmasThis peaceful Celtic Christmas music show #188 is your Silent Night on Christmas eve featuring Irish Celtic music from Eileen Ivers, The Gothard Sisters, Gaelica, John McGaha, Stanley & Grimm, Vince Conaway, Legacy with Jim Flanagan, Bonnie Rideout, Golden Bough, The Rogues, Liz Madden, Stonecircle, Banshee in the Kitchen, Julia Lane, Cherish the Ladies. www.celticmusicpodcast.com
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Celtic Christmas GreetingsChristmas Memories #13 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsRight after I finished recording episode #12 of the 12-part series on my Celtic Christmas Greetings podcast, I realized I forgot some Christmas memories that were shared by Nathan Deese, who played flute and other instruments on the album. So I thought I'd share a bonus episode with you.
Celtic Christmas Notes
I feature “Yule Log and Holly Berries” by Rathkeltair from their album Something Good For Christmas and from my compilation CD A Celtic Christmas
Nathan Deese performs with the Celtic music group Barrowburn
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2014-12-2307 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsBest Celtic Christmas CDs You Should Own #12 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsThe 12-part series of Celtic Christmas Greetings comes to an end today, but not the podcast. In fact, I plan to release more Celtic Christmas music and stories through this podcast in the future. So please stay subscribed. In part 12, I share my pick of some of the best Celtic Christmas CDs that you can own. These capture the heart of what is Celtic Christmas music. They will fill you up with peace, joy and merriment as you celebrate the holiday.
Thanks so much for being a part of my Celtic Christmas journey. Nollaig Shona Daoibh!
2014-12-2217 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsChristmas with Family… and Hobbits #11 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsChristmas is a time of celebration with family. One of my many families extends outside of my personal one and goes to The Shire, a magical place that appears in central Kentucky every three years. It's there that I met Nancy Flynn who wrote the final song on my Celtic Christmas Greetings album.
Celtic Christmas Notes
I feature “Christmas in the Shire” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings
Hobbits, Hobbit drinking songs, and Memories of Middle Earth
Travel with me on a Celtic Invasion of Donegal, Ireland in 2015
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2014-12-2109 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsChristmas Lullaby #10 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsI had some funny ideas and misconceptions you have about parenthood as I share in today's podcast. I learned a valuable lesson that I share with other work-from-home parents.
Celtic Christmas Notes
I feature “Silent Night” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings
Baby wearing for stay-at-home parents
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Hear more my Celtic Christmas Music on my holiday website
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2014-12-2006 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsSnowfall Waking Up on Christmas Morning #9 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsA Christmas story as a child complete with Star Wars figures, snowball fights, and the miracle of Christmas morning. Find out why I love snow and Christmas. You'll also learn who my #1 editor is and why I need one.
Celtic Christmas Notes
I play “Snowfall” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings
Nathan Deese plays flute on “Snowfall”
Editing songs and sharing through my Gunn Runner fan club on Patreon
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Hear more my Celtic Christmas Music on my holiday website
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2014-12-1910 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsDoes It Snow in Ireland? Frosty Knows #8 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsDid you know that Frosty the Snowman was based in a particular city? You'll learn that fact and find out who the celebrity voice is in the TV show. Find out why I made a few adjustments to the song for my own “Frosty the Irish Snowman” for my CD Celtic Christmas Greetings.
Celtic Christmas Notes
I play “Frosty the Irish Snowman” from my album Celtic Christmas Greetings
History of “Frosty” and shillelaghs
Does it snow in Ireland?
Celtic Invasion Vacations and Galway
Samantha Gillogly plays fiddle on “Frosty”
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2014-12-1810 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsChristmas Songs for Kids #7 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsI loved Christmas song when I was a kid. My daughter is now 4, and I want to educate her not only on some of the great Christmas songs out there, but also some of the great Celtic Christmas songs. But a lot of what makes something “great” is dependent on the child. I'm happy that she enjoys my “Frosty the Irish Snowman” and is singing “Christmas in Killarney”. So today, I share some of my favorite Christmas carols as a kid and as an adult.
Celtic Christmas Notes
I play “Jingle Bells” from my album Celtic Chri...
2014-12-1708 minCeltic Christmas – Marc GunnIrish & Celtic Music Podcast #187: Celtic Christmas MusicCeltic Christmas music is the theme for show #187 of this week's podcast as we share the first of two Celtic Christmas episodes of Irish Celtic music from Maggie Sansone and Bonnie Rideout, Mithril, The Barra McNeils, Golden Bough, The Irish Rovers, Marc Gunn, Tom Morley, Four Celtic Voices, The Rogues, Eileen Ivers, Barleyjuice, Brian O h'Uiginn, Banshee in the Kitchen, Ross Crean. www.celticmusicpodcast.com
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2014-12-1759 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsWas There a Scotsman at the Birth of Jesus Christ? #6 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsWhat do “Deck the Halls”, “We Three Kings” and “Scotland the Brave” have in common? In this episode, I answer that question as I talk about satire and songwriting for a song about a Scotsman who comes to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Celtic Christmas Notes
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Satire
Visions of “Deck the Halls”, “We Three Kings” and “Scotland the Brave”
Steve Brownlee of Haggis Rampant
The Funny Music Project
“The Scottish King of Christmas” from Celtic Christmas Greetings
Celtic Christmas Music
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2014-12-1607 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsChristmas Markets and Scotland #5 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsIn 2009 and 2010,I made a couple great trips to Europe, one to Germany for Christmas and one to Scotland. These sparked a beautiful Christmas love song I wrote for my wife.
Celtic Christmas Notes
Do you love to travel? Join me on a Celtic Invasion Vacations of Donegal, Ireland
Singing in Oban Scotland in a pub
Christmas markets in Germany
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“Christmas in Scotland” from Celtic Christmas Greetings
Nathan Deese on flute
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2014-12-1512 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsOldest Celtic Christmas Song #4 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsIn this episode, I explore the first Celtic Christmas songs that were written. It turns out there's a rich history that supersedes “Christmas in Killarney” by centuries. However, that song that I first heard recorded by Bing Crosby is still a favorite of mine.
Celtic Christmas Notes
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The first Celtic Christmas song is “Wexford Carol” from Wexford, Ireland
“Christmas in Killarney” from Celtic Christmas Greetings + Cards
Samantha Gillogly has a great Celtic Christmas tradition
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2014-12-1410 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsCeltic Christmas Traditions #3 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsToday, I share some of the great Celtic Christmas traditions you can find in Ireland and Scotland as I share a song, written by Rie Sheridan Rose, that highlights some of these same traditions on my new album Celtic Christmas Greetings.
Celtic Christmas Notes
Irish Christmas Traditions
Irish candle in the window
The Wren Boy Processional
Decorations with holly and mistletoe
How to say Merry Christmas in Irish–Nollaig Shona Duit
Scottish Christmas Traditions
Burning of Rowan
Yule Bread
Divination
Yule Ale
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2014-12-1307 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsChristmas Elves vs. Leprechauns #2 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsToday, I explore the origins of my “Celtic Christmas Elf” song that was recorded on my latest CD Celtic Christmas Greetings. I've had a fascination of leprechauns since eating Lucky Charms cereal as child. But what happens when they become conscripted in Santa's Workshop. You'll find out the history of both today for this Celtic Christmas Greetings Podcast.
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Celtic Christmas Notes
Christmas Elves
Leprechauns
Anti-recruiting songs like Arthur McBride
Celtic Invasion Vacations in Ireland
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“Celtic Christmas Elf” from Celtic Christmas Greetings
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2014-12-1210 minCeltic Christmas GreetingsWhat Is Celtic Christmas Music? #1 of your Celtic Christmas GreetingsToday, I launch what I hope to be a daily podcast of Celtic Christmas music where I share my thoughts about Celtic music and Christmas music. Today, I answer the question, “What is Celtic Christmas music?” While I have my own thoughts on the topic, I'd love yours as well. What is Celtic Christmas to you?
Celtic Christmas Notes
Celtic Christmas Podcast
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
The Celtic Geek
The Gothard Sisters
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“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” from Celtic Christmas Greetings
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2014-12-1111 minCeltic Christmas – Marc Gunn#114 – Celtic ChristmasMusic from John McGaha, Jed Marum, Pandora Celtica, The Malarkeys, The Gothard Sisters, Heather Dale, Marc Gunn, Brocelïande, The Dregs, Coyote Run, Ceann, MacTalla Mor, The Elders, George Papavgeris. www.celticmusicpodcast.com
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2011-12-111h 06Celtic Christmas – Marc Gunn#60 – Celtic Christmas Music SpecialCeltic Christmas music from Banshee in the Kitchen, Jed Marum, Celtic Stone and Friends, Craig of Farrington, Alison Brown, Samantha Gillogly, Marc Gunn, Wicked Tinkers, Seamus Kennedy, Eileen Ivers, NeidFyre, Steve & Ruth Smith, Coyote Run, Angus Mohr & Friends. www.celticmusicpodcast.com/60
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2008-12-1858 minCeltic Christmas – Marc GunnIrish & Celtic Music Podcast #28: Celtic Christmas Music SpecialIrish & Celtic Music Podcast brings its first Celtic Christmas Music Special with music from Stonecircle, Coyote Run, Brothers 3, George Papavgeris, Celtic Stone, Gypsy Soul, Heather Dale, Stuart Martz, E.J. Jones, Cara Dillon, Pol Mac Adaim, Brobdingnagian Bards, Julia Lane, Seamus Kennedy. http://celticmusicpodcast.com/
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