Christmas Podding
Society & Culture
About
Christmas Podding is the ultimate Podcast guide to all things Christmas. A feel good Podcast for Christmas tragics.Hosted by Australian Radio Hosts Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson. These "Festive Besties" have been friends for nearly 2 decade who instantly bonded over their love of the iconic Christmas Movie LOVE ACTUALLY, and have been talking about Christmas non stop ever since. Christmas Podding is devoted to all things fun and festive. Covering Christmas food, movies, dilemmas, music, events, lights, traditions, books and decorations. With tips and tricks, hints, hacks and laughs for the best Christmas ever.Christmas lives here.
Episodes
- Christmas Podding -All the reasons why you should NEVER EVER Fly on Christmas Day.
Christmas Podding discusses the downsides of flying on Christmas Day, introduces the term 'HamXiety' related to holiday meal preparation anxiety, and shares humorous Christmas Day disaster stories.
- Christmas Podding - Have writing yearly letters to Santa become a lost art?
Christmas Podding discusses the tradition of writing letters to Santa Claus and explores modern challenges, including navigating solo Christmases and requesting time off from family.
- Christmas Podding Which Festive Parking Personality Type are you?
Christmas Podding episode discusses decluttering for Christmas and explores different festive parking personality types that emerge during the holiday shopping season. Hosts Liam Renton and Ness Gibson also share a story about a Christmas…
- Christmas Podding - We uncover the Top Unwanted Christmas Gift List of all Time.
This episode of Christmas Podding covers the rules of the Work Bonus, examines the Top Unwanted Christmas Gift List, and debates whether Christmas dinner should involve communal dishes or be solely the host's responsibility.
- Christmas Podding - How to choose which side of the family you'll be spending Christmas with this year.
Christmas Podding discusses how to choose which side of the family to spend Christmas with, exploring global traditions and the history of Christmas crackers. The episode also covers Christmas leftovers.
- Christmas Podding-A Boss's Worst Nightmare "Who gets rostered on Christmas Day"
The Christmas Podding podcast covers the perennial workplace issue of Christmas Day rostering. Hosts Liam Renton and Ness Gibson also explore the history of popular Christmas music and discuss who is entitled to Christmas leftovers.
- Christmas Podding - We expose the "Secret" 36 hour Aussie Christmas Tradition.
Christmas Podding covers the 36-hour Aussie Christmas tradition, festive facts about the Christmas tree, and a story about an 8-year-old girl's attempt to catch Santa.
- Christmas Podding - How to handle a Self Indulgent Gift Giver.
Christmas Podding discusses the underlying messages of self-indulgent gifts and shares surprising global Christmas spending statistics. The hosts also cover guilt-free festive foods for the holiday season.
- Christmas Podding - Big Heads- Small Christmas Cracker Crowns- The True Christmas Shame.
Christmas Podding hosts Liam and Ness begin their 9th season discussing the highs and lows of the recent Christmas, plans for 2026, the debate over pets as Christmas gifts, and the common issue of Christmas cracker crowns not fitting large…
- Christmas Podding - Boxing Day Leftovers -What do I do with these?
Christmas Podding's bonus episode features a Boxing Day debrief where hosts Liam and Ness debate the greatest leftover recipes for ham and turkey. They also discuss Boxing Day activities and share highlights from season 2025.
- Christmas Podding- Emergency last minute gift ideas you can still buy on Xmas Day
Christmas Podding
- Christmas Podding - The Ultimate Christmas Eve Hacks to help make the big day run smoothly.
Christmas Podding, hosted by Liam and Ness, covers Christmas Eve hacks for a smooth Christmas Day, featuring affordable gift ideas with high impact. The episode also explores reasons why some individuals may dislike Christmas.
- Christmas Podding - Why travelling at Christmas is the worst experience of the season.
Christmas Podding focuses on the challenges of Christmas travel and provides guidance on festive etiquette, covering what to do and what to avoid to prevent embarrassment during the holiday season. Hosts Liam and Ness share insights on mak…
- Christmas Podding - How the Turkey became the Bird of choice at Christmas.
Christmas Podding explores the history of the Christmas turkey as the festive bird of choice, discovering what bird it replaced and examining the origins of Christmas-specific words. Hosts Liam and Ness also address the practice of having…
- Christmas Podding - Christmas Chocolate Battle Royale -Which is the Supreme box of festive Chocolates.
Christmas Podding reviews Christmas chocolates and discusses holiday travel and gift requests. Hosts Liam and Ness present Australia's only daily Christmas podcast.
- Christmas Podding - What is the best Christmas Sandwich Combination of all time?
Christmas Podding discusses the ultimate Christmas sandwich combination, a new holiday travel trend, and the tradition of collecting ornaments, with hosts Liam and Ness.
- Christmas Podding - The Worst Gift List of all Time. What NOT to buy the ones you love this Christmas.
On Australia's only Christmas podcast, hosts Liam and Ness present a list of the worst possible gifts to give and reminisce about Christmas traditions from the past.
- Christmas Podding - Why people are refusing to share their secret family recipes this Christmas.
Christmas Podding explores why people are hesitant to share secret family recipes and lists essential items for charity donations to food banks this Christmas.
- Christmas Podding - How to nail a risk free re-give this Christmas.
Christmas Podding discusses risk-free re-gifting and ways to cut back while maintaining the Christmas spirit. The hosts also share their favorite Christmas characters and offer advice on celebrating stylishly on a budget.
- Christmas Podding - Why NO ONE Should ever use a 12 Day Advent Calendar?
In this episode of Christmas Podding, hosts Liam and Ness discuss why they dislike 12 Day Advent Calendars and explore the impact of TV Christmas Specials on modern Christmas traditions. They also reveal some of the most unusual Christmas…
- Christmas Podding - How Mariah Carey changed modern day Christmas as we know it .
Christmas Podding discusses Mariah Carey's impact on modern Christmas and how Christmas 1994 changed the world. The episode also shares tips for using gift cards and a list of funny children's Christmas gift requests.
- Christmas Podding -The Ultimate Christmas Movie List to instantly lift your Festive Mood.
Christmas Podding covers Christmas burnout, the best Christmas movies to boost festive spirits, and the issue of shrinkflation in popular Christmas chocolates, with hosts Liam and Ness.
- Christmas Podding -The ultimate list of everything we should all be Thankful for this Christmas.
Christmas Podding, Australia's only Christmas podcast, shares a list of things to be thankful for this Christmas. The hosts also discuss reducing waste and whether employees should be expected to work on Boxing Day.
- Christmas Podding - What Christmas Conversation Topics start the biggest fights on Christmas Day?
Christmas Podding, hosted by Liam and Ness, covers conversation topics that lead to fights on Christmas Day, explores the most important elements of the day, and discusses the calming effects of Christmas music.
- Christmas Podding - Who is the greatest Movie Santa of all time?
Christmas Podding episode covering 2025 toy trends, a debate on the greatest movie Santa, and a cost comparison between home-cooked Christmas meals and restaurant dining, hosted by Liam and Ness.
- Christmas Podding - Christmas's Most Influential List. Those who have changed the way we celebrate today..
Christmas Podding discusses influential figures who shaped modern Christmas celebrations, the common practice of regifting, and how to manage family members who consistently host holiday events.
- Christmas Podding- Guaranteed tips on how to return any unwanted Christmas Present.
Christmas Podding covers returning unwanted Christmas presents, discusses a Boxing Day proposal, and lists festive flavors. Hosted by Liam and Ness.
- Christmas Podding - What's on your ultimate Christmas Day Grazing Table?
Christmas Podding discusses family Christmas traditions, including antique heirlooms and Swedish customs. Hosts Liam and Ness also share their must-have treats for the Christmas Day grazing table.
- Christmas Podding- When it comes to cooking what is the hardest festive meat to master?
Christmas Podding, hosted by Liam and Ness, addresses the challenge of mastering festive meats, shares stories of Christmases gone wrong, and offers advice on encouraging family time away from screens.
- Christmas Podding -Why every family should implement a Christmas Peace Pact this Christmas
Christmas Podding discusses implementing a Christmas Peace Pact to prevent holiday arguments, offers advice on being present on Christmas Day, and explores suggestions for a plant-based Christmas feast. The episode is hosted by Liam and Ne…
- Christmas Podding- How to stop fights on Christmas Day.
This episode of Christmas Podding offers advice on preventing Christmas Day arguments, suggests appetizers for the festive table, and provides tips on seasonal attire. The podcast is hosted by Liam and Ness.
- Christmas Podding- The Ultimate guide to the best Festive Side Dishes Ever.
Christmas Podding episode featuring hosts Liam and Ness discussing the trend of recreating old Christmas photos and providing a guide to festive side dishes. The episode also touches on ways to spread Christmas cheer.
- Christmas Podding - It's Christmas's Biggest Trust exercise. Who do you entrust Christmas Day appetisers with?
On Christmas Podding, hosts Liam and Ness examine the significant trust involved in selecting Christmas Day appetisers and discuss whether it is acceptable to compare festive food options. They also consider a new festive food concept, the…
- Christmas Podding - We unpack the latest festive relationship trend "Scrooging"
This episode of Christmas Podding discusses the festive
- Christmas Podding - Why second hand gifts are the new Christmas gifts of choice?
Christmas Podding explores the trend of second hand gifts and how to recover from a Christmas hangover. Hosts Liam and Ness also introduce a new festive food idea and their project, Christmas Talk Radio.
- Christmas Podding - Everything you need to know to have a cracking Christmas in July celebration this year.
Christmas Podding covers how to celebrate Christmas in July, offering advice on purchasing Christmas trees and revealing top festive essentials. The episode also presents research on the evolving timeline of Christmas celebrations.
- Christmas Podding - What do we really think of the modern day phenomenon Christmas Creep?
The Christmas Podding podcast explores the concept of Christmas Creep, examining why people overspend and overindulge annually. Hosts Liam and Ness also share their experiences testing and recommend new family traditions.
- Christmas Podding - Why a Christmas has become the most Dangerous Time of the year.
Christmas Podding investigates the dangers of the Christmas season, referencing hospital visit statistics. Hosts Liam and Ness also touch on Christmas-themed weddings and the concept of a pot luck Christmas lunch.
- Christmas Podding- Every reason people DON'T want a Christmas Present this year.
This episode of Christmas Podding discusses the statistic that many people do not want gifts this year and investigates the origins of favorite Christmas traditions. It also shares tragic tales related to Christmas.
- Christmas Podding- The Japanese Christmas Traditions we must do this Christmas.
This episode of Christmas Podding covers a recent festive food list, including some surprising items, and delves into Japanese Christmas traditions. The hosts also discuss the increasing trend of individuals opting to spend Christmas alone…
- Christmas Podding- The safest place to spend Christmas Day when it all gets too much.
This episode of Christmas Podding explores finding a safe space during Christmas gatherings and offers advice for celebrating a frugal yet festive Christmas. The discussion is hosted by Liam and Ness.
- Christmas Podding - How to deal with an empty Festive Tank when December hits.
On Christmas Podding, Liam and Ness examine the all-time best-selling singles, focusing on festive tunes. They also address the financial challenges of buying gifts for extended family and debate the appeal of Christmas True Crime compared…
- Christmas Podding - How do you keep up the Christmas Spirit all year round?
Christmas Podding discusses how to maintain Christmas spirit throughout the year, offers gift suggestions for dads, and explores the question of who should host Christmas celebrations.
- Christmas Podding - The best and worst days to Fly this Christmas to save you from Seasonal Stress.
This episode of Christmas Podding covers common excuses for avoiding Christmas parties, provides tips for creating a Christmas savings nest egg, and shares advice on the optimal and least desirable days to travel for the holiday season.
- Christmas Podding - Why we all need to start celebrating CHICKMAS this year.
Christmas Podding discusses the new celebration 'Chickmas,' advocating for its inclusion in the festive calendar. The hosts also explore the significance of Boxing Day and present findings on the environmental costs associated with Christm…
- Christmas Podding - We reveal the world's favourite holiday. Christmas, Thanksgiving or Valentines Day?
On Christmas Podding, hosts Liam Renton and Ness Gibson explore the world's favorite holiday, debating Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Valentine's Day. They also discuss instances of Christmas being ruined and identify celebrities who do not…
- Christmas Podding - Why buying a shared present with friends could end in disaster.
Christmas Podding explores the challenges of shared gift purchases among friends, the emerging trend of using suitcases for Christmas shopping, and a proposal for a universal date to remove holiday decorations.
- Christmas Podding - We've uncovered the MOST annoying thing about Christmas Packdown.
In the first 2025 episode of Christmas Podding, hosts Liam and Ness identify the most bothersome aspect of Christmas packdown. They also discuss a town that keeps its Christmas tree up year-round and share recipes for leftover turkey.
- Christmas Podding -Christmas Day Special- Why you must watch LOVE ACTUALLY at some point today.
The Christmas Podding Christmas Day Special features hosts Liam and Ness discussing whether to expect gifts from bosses and why the movie Love Actually is a must-watch. They also bring back the Christmas Pardon segment to forgive a celebri…
- Christmas Podding - We unwrap the new rules on opening gifts this Christmas.
Liam and Ness discuss the rules for opening gifts this Christmas, including whether to open one at a time or have a free-for-all. They also compare 'Hot or Cold Christmas' celebrations.