Can't Wait for Christmas is a holiday-themed podcast hosted by Tim Babb. It explores Christmas movies, music, traditions, and other festive pop culture. The show has a humorous tone, reflected in its tagline "Laughing All The Way." It is made for listeners who enjoy celebrating Christmas and holiday entertainment.
Episodes
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CWFC 169 – Next Stop, Christmas [Christmas Podcast Day Bonus Episode]
On this episode, it’s a very special Christmas Podcast Day episode where we talk about the time travel Hallmark movie Next Stop, Christmas.
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00:00 – 00:58 Tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart
00:58 – 03:03 Intro
03:03 – 14:11 Next Stop, Christmas
14:11 – 17:17 A Discussion of the Time Travel in Next Stop, Christmas
17:17 – 21:27 Wrap Up
21:27 – 23:26 Ou
CWFC 168 – Talkin’ Scrooge with Alonso Duralde (Scrooge-a-paloza)
On this episode, it’s Alonsotober as we welcome film critic, author, and prolific podcaster Alonzo Duralde back to the show. He’ll be helping us analyze the “Elite Ebeneezer Eight” cinematic performances of Ebenezer Scrooge for Scrooge-a-paloza. We’ve also got a Christmas treat idea that we straight stole from Halloween, and we’ll count down the top 5 intros to Christmas songs.
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CWFC 167 – Dolly Parton’s Christmas Presence
On this episode, we’re going to honor the late Dolly Parton. We’ll talk about her Christmas book, the multiple ways she kept the spirit of giving alive, and we’ll look at her Christmas music, movies, and specials over the years. We’ll also start round 2 of Scrooge-a-paloza.
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00:00 – 03:26 Intro and 9/25 parody song
03:26 – 06:13 We Need A Little Christmas Now
06:13
CWFC 166 – Reindeer
On this episode, we’re going to find out that Reindeer are much more than just the animals that pull Santa’s sleigh. Well also give you a recipe for a sweet Christmas pastry that’s easy to make at home, count down the top 5 over-hated Christmas songs, and we’ve got the results from the first round of voting in Scrooge-a-paloza.
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00:00 – 01:47 Intro
01:47 – 05:37 We Need
CWFC 165 – 11th Anniversary Listener Feedback Special – Little Red Truck Hauling a Christmas Tree
On this episode, it’s our 11th anniversary listener feedback special. I’ll be reading your messages from you and we’ll be talking about the phenomenon of the little red truck hauling a Christmas tree. We’ll give you a way to virtually enjoy some German Christmas markets, we’ll add one more thing to several of our past five golden things, and we’ll kick off the first round of voting in Scrooge-a-p
CWFC 164 – America’s First Christmas
On this episode, we’re going to go way, way back to the year 1776 and we’re going to learn about America’s first Christmas. We’re also going to list the top 5 American Christmas traditions that seem strange to folks outside the US, we’re going mix patriotism and Christmas spirit into a musical treat, and we’ve finally named the segment with no name.
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00:00 – 04:20 Intro
04:20
CWFC 163 – The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
(Album art image uses a photo by Steve Knight and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.)
On this episode, we’ll talk about The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and how it is a symbol of the relationship between Britain and Norway. Tim will do a special crossover with his old Kingdom Comedy YouTube series, turn an ordinary pan of brownies into a Christmas par
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 cheer into your phone, learn some disturbing news about SantaCon, and we’ll finally name the Scrooge segment that has no name.
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00:00 – 02:08
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 Christmas movies, and Tim will continue to enlist your help to name our Scrooge segment.
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00:00 – 01:39 Intro
01:39 – 04:17 We Need A Little
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 count down the top five Christmas themed First Draft segments from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and I’ll ask for your help with naming a new segment for 2026
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, and find out how to plant the flag of Christmas in your front yard this winter.
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00:00 – 02:57 Intro
02:57 – 06:47 Can’t Wait For Ch
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 Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to
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 a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she&
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 year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge o
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 also got a fun Christmas play date idea for you and we’ll count down the top 5 songs Tim has discovered thanks to this podcast.
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00:00 – 02:
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 year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge o
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 year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge o
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, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly a
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 ways to get some holiday cheer without spending money.
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00:00 – 02:29 Intro
02:29 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:59
CWFC 150 – Jimmy Hawkins/It’s a Very Muppet Christmas Movie [Christmas Podcast Day Bonus Episode]
On this special, super-sized Christmas Podcast Day episode, Jimmy Hawkins (Little Tommy from It’s a Wonderful Life) stops by to talk about his new book, The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit. We’ll also be celebrating Muppetvember by doing a deep dive into It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie.
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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 about modern Christmas movies and countdown the most re-watch worthy Christmas movies to come out since 2010.
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00:00 – 03:11 Intro
03:11 –
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 Christmasy way for you to do something delicious with those fall apples.
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00:00 – 01:40 Intro
01:40 – 03:56 We Need A Little C
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 project, and we’ll count down the top 5 Christmas versions of non-Christmas songs
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00:00 – 01:43 Intro
01:43 – 03:26 We Need A Little Chr
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, and a special announcement about the future!
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00:00 – 03:22 Intro/A brief look back at 10 years of Can’t Wait For Christmas
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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:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and rediscovering her love of her
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 reunion episode on July 25th.
Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her sm
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 reunion episode on July 25th.
Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her sm
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 25th.
Brief Synopsis:
Holly is a dedicated cop who’s getting some time off for Christmas whether she wants it or not. Now she’s back in her small town and redis
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 off season and we’ll help you mentally beat the heat as we count down the top 5 Christmas songs that talk about cold weather.
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00:00 – 02:3
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 to be a hit at a Christmas party or any party, and listener Chris will give us his micro reviews of multiple film adaptations of A Christmas Carol.
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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 find a little year round Christmas in the Most Magical Place on Earth.
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00:00 – 01:59 Intro
01:59 – 05:06 We Need A Little Christmas N
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.
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00:00 – 02:19 Intro/YouTube Announcement
02:19 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:59 – 12:49 5 Golden Things – Non-Christmas Songs Fr
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 cup, a listener points out more things we missed when discussing White Christmas last year, and we’ll be counting down the top five ways you ca
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 songs from Christmas movies that aren’t about Christmas.
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00:00 – 02:59 Intro
02:59 – 04:54 We Need A Little Christmas Now
04:54
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.
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00:00 – 01:22 Intro
01:22 – 05:28 Santa Babb’s Mailbag
05:28 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News
09:48 – 11:32 Try Some Caroling (Defying Gravity Parody)
11:32 &
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 totally rad Christmas will also be stopping by to give us his super-sized Five Golden Things.
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00:00 – 02:09 Intro
02:09 – 06:11 We
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 Mike from the Advent Calendar House podcast stops by to help us celebrate Muppetvember with his Five Golden Things.
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00:00 – 01:42 Int
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.”
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00:00 – 02:22 Intro
02:22 – 09:48 All I Want For Christmas Is News
09:48 – 12:23 Wrap Up
12:23 – 14:41 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
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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 help others at the same time, and Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast stops by to give us his Five Golden Things.
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00:00 – 01:41 Intro
01:41 
CWFC 130 – Fruitcake
On this episode, we’ll learn about the Christmas dessert people love to hate or hate to love…Fruitcake. We’ll give you a way to add some Christmas to your fridge, put some Christmas into politics (sorta…not really…well, you’ll see) and Adam from Merry Britsmas stops by to give us his Five Golden Things.
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00:00 – 01:46 Intro
01:46 – 04:08 Nee
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 spirit. We’ve got another Who Sang it Best, and Anthony and Thom from Tis The Podcast stop by to give us a list of their favorite movie Santas.
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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 Tim’ mom will be stopping by for a special Five Golden Things.
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00:00 – 01:41 Intro
01:41 – 02:57 Need a Little Christmas Now
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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 Lost Christmas podcast joins us to give us his Five Golden Things.
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00:00 – 02:17 Intro
02:17 – 03:57 Need a Little Chri
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 Christmas podcast joins us to give us his top five picks for Christmas movies where music is essential to the story.
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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 North Pole.
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00:00 – 01:42 Intro
01:42 – 03:23 Need a Little Christmas Now
03:23 – 21:07 5 Golden Things – Top Five Depic
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, we’ve got the winner of our recent Who Sang It Best poll, and Glen from the Seasons Eatings podcast joins us to give us his top 5 Christmas food world records.
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 Scott from the Holly Jolly X’masu podcast gives us his five favorite lesser known Christmas movies.
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00:00 – 02:15 Intro
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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 top five Christmas podcasts.
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00:00 – 01:58 Intro
01:58 – 04:44 Need a Little Christmas Now
04:44 – 11:37 5 Golden
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.
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00:00 – 01:04 Intro
01:04 – 03:20 Merry Music Madness Winner Announcement
03:20 – 36:58 5 Golden Things – Christmas Cookies
36:58 – 39:14 Wrap Up
39:14 – 42:53 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
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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.
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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (FINAL FESTIVE FOUR)
00:00 – 02:14 Intro
02:14 – 02:53 Finals Announcement
02:53 – 23:16 Andy Williams
23:16 – 39:49 Bing Crosby
39:49 – 42:04 Wrap Up
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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 items to get when they’re Christmas themed, and we’ll reveal our Final Festive Four in Merry Music Madness.
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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS
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.
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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 4)
00:00 – 02:25 Intro and welcome
02:25 – 12:56 A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
12:56 – 15:36 Wrap Up
15:36 – 17:11 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells&
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 the top five Christmas world records, tell you how to listen to Christmas movies, and move on to round 4 of Merry Music Madness.
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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 singers are moving on to round 3 of Merry Music Madness.
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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 3)
00:00 – 02:02 Intro
02:02 – 05:0
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 Christmas fire safety tips, and we’ll take another step closer to the final round of Merry Music Madness.
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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNES
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 finally time to move on to round 2 of Merry Music Madness.
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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 2 – Part 1)
00:00 – 01:51 Intro
CWFC 113 – Christmas Crackers and Christmas Fragrances
On this episode, we’ll go across the pond and learn about an English holiday tradition, the Christmas cracker. Tim will also get his whole family involved in reviewing some Christmas essential oil fragrances. In addition, we’ll give you a tip to put Christmas in front of your eyes any day, and we’ll launch the final part of round 1 of Merry Music Madness.
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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY
CWFC 112 – The Yule Lads
On this episode, we’re traveling all the way to Iceland to hear the legend of the Yule Lads. We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas movie quotes, discover a little bonus Christmas in the Pacific Northwest, and we’ve got the results from the latest round of voting in Merry Music Madness.
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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part 3)
00:00 – 01:48 Intro
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CWFC 111 – The Guardians of The Galaxy Holiday Special
On this episode, we’re taking Christmas intergalactic as we discuss the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special. We’ll also countdown the top five minor characters who should have their own Christmas stories, we’ve got a way for you to welcome guest into your home…Christmas style, and we’ll share our first batch of results in Merry Movie Madness!
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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MU
CWFC 110 – Mrs. Claus
On this episode, we’re going to give Santa’s main squeeze some long over due respect as we celebrate Mrs Claus. We’ve also got an egg-cellent recipe for you, we’ll countdown the top 5 times a Christmas movie poll got it wrong, and we’ll launch round one of our Christmas musician showdown Merry Movie Madness!
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VOTE HERE FOR MERRY MUSIC MADNESS (Round 1 – Part1)
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CWFC 109 – Love & Christmas
On this episode, we’re going to get all mushy on you as we examine romantic love at Christmas time. We’ll also teach you how to snack on some Christmas anytime, count down the top 5 places to find Christmas in Disneyland when it’s not Christmas time, and we’ll share with you then name you created for this year’s brands new segment.
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00:00 – 02:52 Intro
02:52 – 04:5
CWFC 108 – When Should Christmas Decorations Come Down?
On this episode, we’ll discuss when the Christmas decorations should come down. We’ll also run down the top 5 post Christmas deals Tim got this year, give you a “Christmas Now” tip that will help you sleep a little merrier tonight, and finally we need your help naming this year’s audience participation segment.
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00:00 – 01:33 Intro
01:33 – 02:57 Babb Ch
CWFC 107 – Unanswered Questions The Santa ClausE Films
On this bonus episode, Tim breaks down some unanswered questions from the Santa ClausE films to see if the new series answers them. We’ll also wrap up Mer-Re-Castmas with It’s A Wonderful Life, and the Imaginary Listeners join the fun to salute Underneath The Tree.
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00:00 – 01:58 Intro
03:09 – 07:41 Five Golden Things (Santa ClausE Questions)
07:41 – 16
CWFC 106 – Die Hard 2…Is It A Christmas Movie?
On this episode, we’ll side step the usual debate by talking about the sequel to Die Hard and decide if it is a Christmas movie. We’ll also countdown the top 5 misheard Christmas lyrics and add a Christmas twist to a favorite snack.
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00:00 – 02:09 Intro
02:09 – 03:09 We Need a Little Christmas Now (Christmas Tree S’mores)
03:09 – 08:02 Five Golden
CWFC 105 – Black Friday and the Top 5 Holiday “Hacks”
On this episode, we’ll look at the history of the most infamous shopping day of the year and the kick off to the Christmas shopping season, Black Friday. We’ll also count down the top five holiday “hacks” you can use to add a little more magic to your Christmas celebrations, we’ll talk a bit about Muppet Christmas goodness as we do every Muppetvember, and well see how you’d reca
CWCF 104 – Brian Earl from Christmas Past (#ChristmasPodcastDay Bonus Episode)
It’s a #ChristmasPodcastDay bonus episode as we welcome Brian Earl, host of Christmas Past and author of “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday’s Traditions.’
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00:00 – 01:34 Intro
01:34 – 34:39 Brian Earl Interview
34:39 – 46:35 “Not My Holiday” Game
46:35 – 48:46 Wrap Up
48:46 – 50:44 Outtakes
CWFC 103 – 75 Years of Toys For Tots
On this episode, we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Toys For Tots! We’ll also take some time to honor lost legend, Angela Lansbury. We’ll countdown the top five Christmas movie villains, recast the Santa Clause, continue to sing the praises of Underneath the Tree, and give you a chance to win a copy of Brian Earl’s new book, “Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our
CWFC 102 – Underneath The Tree
On this episode, we’ll be talking about one of Tim’s favorite Christmas songs, Underneath The Tree by Kelly Clarkson. We’ll also countdown the top 5 random Christmas facts, and we’ve got some great news about where you can get a little Christmas now…in bulk.
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00:00 – 01:48 Intro
01:48 – 03:25 We Need a Little Christmas Now
03:25 – 07:14 Five Golden Thin
CWFC 101 – Muppets, Santa Clauses, and D23 with Dave from Mousetalgia (Bonus Episode)
It’s a Ber months bonus episode! We’re going to take a look at some Christmas news that just came out of the D23 expo, including a deep dive into the Muppet Christmas Carol 30th anniversary panel with special guest, Dave from Mousetalgia! Also, we’ll hear news from the Santa Clauses panel, and, as promised, we’ve got your answers for the latest round of Recastmas Time.
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CWFC 100 – Baby, It’s Controversial Outside
It’s our 100th episode! We’ll be discussing the most controversial Christmas song, Baby, It’s Cold Outside. We’ll also tell you how to get a little Christmas humor in your life and countdown the top five non-Christmas songs that should be “Love Actuallied” into Christmas songs (Trust us, it’ll make sense when you hear it)!
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00:00 – 01:51 Intro
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CWFC 099 – 7th Anniversary Listener Special
On this episode, it’s our 7th anniversary listener feedback special! We’ll be reading emails comments and messages from you ! We’ll be talking about things like how to “drink in” a little more Christmas, we’ll countdown the top 5 tropical Christmas songs, we’ll learn about an obscure Christmas special, Tim will try and fail to find the origin of a ubiquitous piece of Chris
CWFC 098 – Gingerbread
On this episode, we’re baking up a tale for you, it’s the history of Christmas’s favorite baked good: gingerbread. Plus, we’ll countdown the top 5 gifts for dads, give you an idea of how to shine some Christmas light into your night, and we’ll also hear your picks for how you’d recast the movie Die Hard in another addition of: Re-Castmas!
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00:00 – 02:03 Intro
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CWFC 097 – The North Pole – Santa’s Workshop
On this episode, we’ll learn about Santa’s Workshop North Pole, a Christmas themed amusement park in Colorado, and talk with one of the general managers of the park, Austin Lawhorn. We’ll also run down the top 5 opening lines in Christmas movies, discover a way to add a little Christmas to your next formal affair, and we’ll reveal your picks for recasting Miracle on 34th Street for Re-Castm
CWFC 096 – An Eco-Friendly Christmas
On this episode, we’re going to look at ways we can give a Christmas present to Mother Earth by having a more environmentally friendly Christmas. You’ll also hear about a new Christmas discovery Tim made at Disneyland, we’ll count down the top 5 reasons that Santa Claus might be a Wizard, and we’ll hear your ideas for recasting Home Alone, in our newest feature: Re-Castmas!
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CWFC 095 – Hawkeye
On this episode, it’s a Christmas crossover with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we review the Disney plus series Hawkeye. We’ll also countdown the top 5 Star Trek Christmas “songs,” get some advice for keeping Christmas in our hearts all year from a little kid, and we’ll official kick off our new feature, Re-Castmas!
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00:00 – 01:40 Intro
01:40 – 03:16 We Ne
CWFC 094 – The Magi aka the Wise Men
On this episode, we’ll talk about what we know (or more accurately what we think we know but actually don’t know) about the Magi, aka the Wise Men. We’ve also got a recipe for you for a cranberry cream cheese dip, we’ll count down some Christmas jokes, and we’ll close things out with a fun new interactive segment for 2022, “Simply Having A Wacky Re-Castmas Time.”
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CWFC 093 – Christmas at Aulani: A Trip Report
On this episode, Tim gives you a trip report of his Christmas vacation at Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii. We’ve also got a quick tip for beating the post Christmas blues, and we’ll count down the top five movies that help you transition from Christmas to the new year.
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00:00 – 02:43 Intro
02:43 – 05:04 We Need a Little Christmas Now
05:04 – 12:53 Five Golden Thin
CWFC 092 – Top 5 A Capella Christmas Songs (Bonus Episode)
On this BONUS episode, we count down the top five a capella Christmas songs and thank you for a year of wonderful Christmas fun!
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00:00 – 00:59 Intro
00:59 – 07:18 Five Golden Things: A Capella Christmas Songs
07:18 – 09:47 Soon May The Santa Claus Come (Wellerman parody)
09:47 – 12:11 Wrap Up
12:11 – 21:09 A Special Christmas Greeting from the Christm
CWFC 091 – Silver Bells
On this episode, we’ll be talking about the song, Silver Bells, and we’ll learn how this song became a holiday staple. We’ll also countdown the top five movies who’s premises should be use to make a Hallmark Christmas movie, we’ll give you a recipe for turkey roulade, and we’ll find out how you’d spend $5k before Christmas in the final edition of Season’s Musings.
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CWFC 090 – Bonus Episode: Season’s Musings – Mousetlagia Edition
On this BONUS episode, it’s a special edition of Season’s Musings where we talk to Dave, Jeff, and Kristen of the Mousetalgia podcast about how they would decorate the outsides their houses if time and money were no object!
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00:00 – 01:19 Intro
01:19 – 13:46 Season’s Musings – Mousetalgia Edition
13:46 – 16:46 Wrap Up
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