Can't Wait for Christmas
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- CWFC 162 – Old Man Bayka / Jackson 5 Christmas Songs
On this episode, we’ll travel all the way to the West African country of Liberia and learn about their popular Christmas figure, Old Man Bayka. We’ll also countdown the top five songs from the Jackson 5 Christmas Album, put sone holiday ch…
- CWFC 161 – Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas)
On this episode, we’re going to learn about an Irish tradition known as Nollaig na mBan or Women’s Christmas. We’ve also got a tasty way to have some bite sized Christmas goodness right now, we’ll count down the top 5 Easter eggs in Christ…
- CWFC 160 – Ulysses S. Grant and Christmas as a National Holiday
On this episode, we’ll learn the story of president Ulysses S. Grant making Christmas a national holiday in the United States. We’ll also talk about a quaint town in California where you can get a little Christmas all year long, we’ll coun…
- CWFC 159 – Ukraine Christmas Spider
On this episode, we’ll be learning about the Ukrainian Christmas spider and what it has to do with tinsel. We’ll also take care of some unfinished business from last Christmas, count down the top 5 ways to extend Christmas a little longer,…
- CWFC 158 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Full Movie)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” All 5 acts together in one, as well as outtakes and special messages from the cast. Brief Sy…
- CWFC 157 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 5)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 5 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” Brief Synopsis: Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil…
- CWFC 156 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 4)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 4 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas! Brief Synopsis: Last…
- CWFC 155 – 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas with Melissa Menta
On this episode, we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of a Charlie Brown Christmas with Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Communications for Peanuts Worldwide and host of the You Don’t Know Peanuts podcast, Melissa Menta. We’ve a…
- CWFC 154 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 3)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 3 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas! Brief Synopsis: Last…
- CWFC 153 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 2)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 2 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas! Brief Synopsis: Last…
- CWFC 152 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 1)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas! Brief Synopsis: Last year, det…
- CWFC 151 – Straight No Chaser: An Interview with Seggie Isho
On this episode, Straight No Chaser’s Seggie Isho stops by to talk about the group’s new album and tour called Holiday Road. We’ll also give you a tip on how to shop small this Christmas by going virtual, and we’ll countdown the top five w…
- 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…
- CWFC 149 – “Modern” Christmas Movies with Alonso Duralde
On this episode, film critic, podcaster, and author Alonso Duralde joins Tim for the entire show. We’ll be talking about his new book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, Revised and Updated Edition. We’ll also have a conversation abou…
- CWFC 148 – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
On this episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2000 adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey. We’ll also countdown the top five Naughty or Nice segments from Jimmy Kimmel Live, and we’ll find a…
- CWFC 147 – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
On this episode, we’re going to take a look back at the 1970 Rankin/Bass classic Santa Claus is coming to town. We’ll also use some of that wintery Christmas magic to keep your drink cold, learn a little bit about a special kind of art pro…
- CWFC 146 – 10th Anniversary Special: A Bomb For Christmas Cast Reunion
On this episode, we celebrate 10 years of the podcast and 5 years of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, A Bomb For Christmas…with a cast reunion. We have a conversation about the making of the movie, what the cast has been up to since,…
- CWFC 145 – A Bomb For Christmas – 5th Anniversary (Parts 7 & 8)
On this episode, we conclude the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 7 and 8. This has all been leading up to our cast reunion episode on July 25th. Brief Synopsis: Ho…
- CWFC 144 – A Bomb For Christmas – 5th Anniversary (Parts 5 & 6)
On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 5 and 6. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunio…
- CWFC 143 – A Bomb For Christmas – 5th Anniversary (Parts 3 & 4)
On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 3 and 4. We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunio…
- CWFC 142 – A Bomb For Christmas – 5th Anniversary (Parts 1 & 2)
On this episode, we bring you the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leading up to our cast reunion episode on July…
- CWFC 141 – Poinsettia aka Cuetlaxochitl aka Flor de Nochebuena
On this episode, we’re going to look at the surprisingly complex history of one Christmas’ most popular plants, the poinsettia, aka the cuetlaxōchitl, aka Flor de Nochebuena. We’ll also give you a tip to make your lawn more festive in the…
- CWFC 140 – The Yule Goat (Julbocken)
On this episode, we’re going to explore the very colorful history of Scandinavia’s favorite Christmas animal, the Yule Goat. We’ll also count down the top 5 corporate Christmas marketing fails, give you an EGGcelent deep fried recipe sure…
- CWFC 139 – What Do Sand Dollars Have To Do With Christmas?
On this episode, we’re going to hit the beach and answer the question, what does a sand dollar have to do with Christmas? We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas yacht rock songs, get an expensive glimpse at our Christmas future, and fin…
- CWFC 138 – Christmas During the Great Depression
On this episode, we take a look back at what Christmas was like durring the Great Depression. We also give you a fun Christmas candle craft idea and countdown the top non-Christmas songs from famous Christmas artists. Download here! 00:00…
- CWFC 137 – Artificial Intelligence…The Future of Christmas?
On this episode, we’re going to explore this new-fangled “Artificial Intelligence,” and we’re going to see what kind of effects A.I. will have on the way we celebrate Christmas. Tim also enlisted his sons to help make some Christmas in a c…
- CWFC 136 – Oliver Cromwell: The Man Who Banned Christmas?
On this episode, we’re going to talk about Oliver Cromwell and the English ban on Christmas. We’ll also take Amazon Prime to task for ruining a Christmas classic, find a way to make Christmas cinema last all year, and we’ve got the top 5 s…
- CWFC 135 – Year-End Bonus Episode: Are Americans “Over” Christmas Traditions?
On this bonus episode, we respond to some listener comments, investigate a disturbing poll about waning interest in Christmas traditions, and sing a “Wicked” new parody song. Download here! 00:00 – 01:22 Intro 01:22 – 05:28 Santa Babb’s Ma…
- CWFC 134 – Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around More Than Just The Christmas Tree
On this episode, we’ll be rockin around the life story of legendary singer Brenda Lee. Also, we’ll see how you voted in our Muppet themed Who Sang It Best, Tim’s oldest son will stop by to cook us a Christmas breakfast, and Gerry from tota…
- CWFC 133: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – The Kick Off Of Christmas
On this episode, we’ll celebrate the 100th Anniversary of an event that’s the unofficial kick off of the Christmas season, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ll also give you a tip on how to put a little Blitzen in your breakfast, and…
- CWFC 132 – Bonus Episode: All I Want For Christmas Is News – Christmas Podcast Day Edition
On this bonus episode for Christmas Podcast Day, we look at Christmas in the headlines with an entire episode devoted to the segment, “All I Want For Christmas Is News.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:22 Intro 02:22 – 09:48 All I Want For Chris…
- CWFC 131 – White Christmas (with special guest: Alonso Duralde)
On this episode, we have invited esteemed film critic and Christmas movie expert, Alonso Duralde, to join us and celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the classic film, White Christmas. We’ll also tell you how you can decorate your tree and he…
- 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 Ada…
- CWFC 129 – It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
On this episode, we’ll learn about the creation and inspiration behind the Christmas hymn, It Came Upon The Midnight Clear. We’ll also give you a recipe that lands on the intersection of Mexican cuisine, Italian cuisine, and Christmas spir…
- CWFC 128 – 9th Anniversary Listener Feedback Special – The Halifax Explosion & Tree for Boston
On this episode, it’s time for our yearly listener feedback anniversary special. Today we’ll talk about how a tragedy lead to a yearly Christmas tradition between Halifax and Boston, give you a tip on ow to celebrate Christmas in July, and…
- CWFC 127 – Inflatables
On this episode, we’re really gonna “blow things up” talking about Christmas inflatables. We’ve also got a tip for you about how to enjoy Christmas via the lens of foreign films, we’ve got the return of Who Sang it Best, and Jeff from the…
- CWFC 126 – Gremlins…Is It A Christmas Movie?
On this episode, we’ll play another round of everybody’s favorite game, “Is it a Christmas Movie” as we look at the 1984 film, Gremlins. We’ll also give you a tip on how Christmas can keep you safe and special guest Ken from the Sounds of…
- CWFC 125 – The Christmas Shoes
On this episode, Tim begrudgingly discusses the song, The Christmas Shoes, gives you a tip on how to get a taste of Christmas in paradise any time, and Robert from the Behind the Bells Podcast stops by to give his top 5 depictions of the N…
- CWFC 124 – Io, Saturnalia!
On this episode, we’ll learn about a celebration that was kinda like Christmas but before Christmas, Saturnalia. We’ll also give you a tip to get a little more prepared for Christmas right now instead of waiting until the end of the year,…
- CWFC 123 – Advent
On this episode, we’ll talk about that special time leading up to Christmas, Advent. We’ll also give you the recipe for a fun snack that you can customize with holiday style, we’ve got the return of “Who Sang It Best,” and special guest Sc…
- CWFC 122 – Barbie
On this episode, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular Christmas toys of all time, Barbie. We’ll give you a tip on how to add some subtle Christmas to your yard and Sean from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast joins us to countdown the…
- CWFC 121 – Merry Music Madness Winner + Top 5 Christmas Cookies
On this episode, we’ll announce the winner of Merry Music Madness and count down the top 5 Christmas cookies. Download here! 00:00 – 01:04 Intro 01:04 – 03:20 Merry Music Madness Winner Announcement 03:20 – 36:58 5 Golden Things – Christma…
- CWFC 120 – Merry Music Madness Finals: Bing Crosby vs Andy Williams
On this episode, we do profiles on the two finalists of Merry Music Madness, Bing Crosby and Andy Williams, so YOU can vote on who is the ultimate Christmas singer. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR) 00:0…
- CWFC 119 – Straight No Chaser: An Interview with Jasper Smith
On this episode, we are very lucky to have Jasper Smith from Straight No Chaser joining us during the middle of the group’s Sleighin’ It Tour. We’ll also share a fun way to enjoy your Christmas leftovers, count down the top 5 every day ite…
- CWFC 118 – A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (#ChristmasPodcastDay Bonus Episode)
On this episode, we celebrate #ChristmasPodcastDay with a bonus episode all about A Sesame Street Christmas Carol. Download here! VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4) 00:00 – 02:25 Intro and welcome 02:25 – 12:56 A Sesame Street Chr…
- CWFC 117 – Christmas Creep
On this episode, we’ll talk about the phenomenon of “Christmas Creep.” We’ll find out how long it’s been happening (spoiler alert: way longer than you think) and give you some strategies to cope with the stress of it. We’ll also count down…
- CWFC 116 – The History of Secret Santa: A Weird and Wonderful Tale of Anonymous Giving
On this episode, well learn about the crazy yet touching origins of Secret Santa. We’ll also countdown 5 more great Christmas commercials, pipe some of the happiest Christmas music on earth in your ears, and we’ll find out which Christmas…
- CWFC 115 – The Rise of Pumpkin Spice
On this episode, we’re going to talk about something that has become ubiquitous during the run up to Christmas, Pumpkin Spice. We’ll also tell you an easy way to make some adorable and delicious mini snowmen, we’ll count down the top five…
- CWFC 114 – Remembering Tony Bennett
On this episode, it’s our 8th anniversary listener appreciation special. So, we’ll celebrate the legendary Tony Bennett, countdown the top five Australian Christmas traditions, and put a little Christmas in your workout routine. Plus, it’s…
- 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…