Can't Wait for Christmas
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CWFC 026 – Pinky and the Brain Christmas and Christmas in July Ideas
July 25, 2017 14:07 - 26.6 MBIt’s our 2 year anniversary show! This episode is made up entirely of listener suggestions like: the Pinky and the Brain Christmas special, the 5 best Christmas Specials from British Television, tips for celebrating Christmas in July, and competing versions of Christmas Island. Download here! 00:00 – 02:14 Intro 02:14 – 06:05 We Need a little Christmas now 06:05 – 15:31 Five Golden Things (British Christmas Specials) 15:31 – 19:46 Feedback On Our Last Show 19:46 – 29:37 Pinky and the Brain Ch...
CWFC 025 – Jesus’ Birthday and Warm Weather Christmas Songs
June 25, 2017 15:59 - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we try to answer the question of when Jesus was born and we count down the top five Christmas songs about warm weather. We’ll also get a quick and tasty Christmas recipe, read some listener email, get some Christmas movie news, and have a SUPER SIZED Die Hard debate. Download here! 00:00 – 02:01 Intro 01:26 – 02:33 We Need a little Christmas now 02:33 – 08:29 Five Golden Things (Warm Weather Christmas Songs) 08:29 – 12:47 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 12:47 – 13:46 All I Want For Chri...
CWFC 24 – The Christmas Truce & Christmas Controversies
May 25, 2017 10:06 - 17.5 MBIn this episode, we learn about the Christmas Truce of World War I, discus some Christmas controversies, add some Christmas ambience to your computing time, look for some more debate about Die Hard, and have an old fashioned “Grinch-Off.” Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 02:33 We Need a little Christmas now 02:33 – 07:32 Five Golden Things (Christmas Controversies) 07:32 – 10:03 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 10:03 – 17:09 The Christmas Truce of World War 1 17:09 – 19:13 Who Sang It Best (You...
CWFC 023 – Santa the Time Lord and the Legend of El Agüelo
April 25, 2017 14:22 - 20.5 MBIn this episode, we examine the theory that Santa might be a Time Lord, learn about the legend of El Agüelo, and continue the debate about Die Hard. Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 03:13 We Need a little Christmas now 03:13 – 09:07 Five Golden Things 09:07 – 16:30 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 16:30 – 22:40 “What’s That Christmyth?” (The Legend of El Agüelo) 22:40 – 23:21 Who Sang It Best Results (Silent Night) 23:21 – 25:56 Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie? 25:56 – 27:34 Wrap Up 27:34 – 30:36...
CWFC 022 – Silent Night and Disneyland Overlay Ideas
March 24, 2017 14:48 - 22 MBIn this episode, we learn the history of the carol Silent Night (with the help of a “celebrity guest”). We also discus more ways to add Christmas to Disneyland, learn to cook something delicious, and check out the ghost of Christmas movies future. Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 09:04 We Need a little Christmas now 09:04 – 13:44 Five Golden Things 13:44 – 15:12 All I Want For Christmas is News 15:12 – 24:16 Silent Night 24:16 – 26:36 Who Sang It Best (Silent Night) 26:36 – 28:35 Is...
CWFC 021 – Actually, A Show About Love Actually
February 26, 2017 07:59 - 27.2 MBIn this episode, we do a DEEP dive into the 2003 film Love Actually, learn some facts about the direct-to-video film Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, learn a way to add a little Christmas to ANY podcast, and get one step closer to deciding if Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 04:08 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 04:08 – 05:40 We Need a little Christmas now 05:40 – 11:31 Five Golden Things 11:31 – 32:56 Love Actually 32:53 – 33:20 Who Sang It Best R...
CWFC 020 – A Visit From St. Nicholas/Winter Carols
January 25, 2017 11:01 - 29 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, we learn the history (and controversy) behind the poem A Visit From St. Nicholas, we count down the top 5 songs that should keep playing after Christmas, and we enlist YOU to settle one of Christmas’ greatest debates. Download here! 00:00 – 01:53 Intro 01:53 – 03:40 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:40 – 08:01 Five Golden Things 08:01 – 09:44 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 09:44 – 21:13 A Visit From St. Nicholas 21:13 – 23:17 Who Sang It Best? (Let It Snow) 23:17 – 25:03 2017 Audience...
CWFC 019 – Bonus Episode!!!
December 23, 2016 09:31 - 14.3 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn a little more about the Kringle Radio Christmas Eve Broadcast, listen to some songs that don’t make sense to play on Christmas (plus one that does), and the background characters take over for a truly bizarre finale. Download here! 00:00 – 00:54 Intro 00:54 – 03:00 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:00 – 10:01 Five Golden Things 10:01 – 12:39 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 12:39 – 13:32 Wrap Up? 13:32 – 16:52 ????? 16:52 – 18:50 Closing Announcements 18:50 – 20:48 Outtakes...
CWFC 18 – The Star Wars Holiday Special
December 16, 2016 16:51 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, you’ll hear all about the space train wreck that was the Star Wars Holiday Special. You’ll also learn how to add a little technology to your countdown to Christmas, get tips on what to buy AFTER Christmas, and we’ll announce the winner of the 2016 Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:33 Intro 01:33 – 03:20 We Need a Little Christmas Now 03:20 – 07:27 Five Golden Things 07:27 – 08:47 All I Want For Christmas Is News 08:47 – 25:50 Star Wars Holiday Special 25:50 – 29:50 Jing...
CWFC 017 – Disneyland Christmas and the Muppet Christmas Carol
November 25, 2016 10:51 - 51.1 MBIn this SUPER SIZED episode, we’ll talk about the Muppet Christmas Carol and celebrate Christmas in Disneyland with special guests Jeff and Kristen from the Mousetalgia podcast! Plus, it’s the FINAL ROUND of the Jingle Brawl! Vote for your favorite version of Jingle Bells!!! Download here! 00:00 – 03:11 Intro 03:11 – 07:52 Five Golden Things (Top 5 Parts of Disneyland at Christmas) 07:52 – 09:09 We Need A Little Christmas NOW!!! 09:09 – 09:55 The More You Noel (Public Service Announcement) 09...
CWFC 016 – Nativity Scenes and Christmas Urban Legends
October 25, 2016 09:36 - 24.4 MBIn the October episode, you’ll get a chance to win a sweet prize package from our official store just by spreading the word about the semi final round of the Jingle Brawl. But before any of that you’ll learn about Christmas “urban legends,” find a portal to the television specials of Christmas past, and take a look at the history of the nativity scene (with a special guest). Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 02:48 We Need A Little Christmas NOW!!! 02:48 – 10:54 5 Golden Things (Top 5...
CWFC 015 – Do You Know Do They Know It’s Christmas?
September 25, 2016 10:35 - 25.8 MBIn the September episode, you’ll learn all about the song “Do they know it’s Christmas.” Plus discover a helpful new way to countdown the days until Christmas, hear our rank of the top 5 Ebenezer Scrooge performances, and find a way to add a little Disney Magic to your decorations this year. Then you’ll hear the final batch of contestants in the 2016 Jingle Brawl. Download here! 00:00 – 01:38 Intro 01:38 – 03:26 We Need A Little Christmas NOW!!! 03:26 – 14:40 5 Golden Things (Top 5 Scrooge Pe...
CWFC 014 – A Very Grammar Girl Christmas
August 25, 2016 10:12 - 36.1 MBJust in time for back to school, legendary educational podcaster Mignon Fogarty joins us for a discussion of Christmas Grammar. Topics include the language of Christmas carols, properly formatting your Christmas cards and letters, and even the true meaning of “Xmas.” Also, you’ll learn how you can buy a piece of Christmas history and how to make some fun Christmas cookies. Finally, we’ve got a bonus entry in this month’s round of the Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:28 Intro 01:28 – 03...
CWFC 013 – Rudolph, Listener Mail, and the One Year Anniversary Special
July 25, 2016 11:24 - 26.4 MBIt’s our one year anniversary and we spend it answering listener email. Along the way, it leads to a deep discussion of the Rankin/Bass Rudolf special, a fun Christmas “card” game, and a list of the five best things about Christmas that aren’t presents. Plus you’ll learn even more about our endeavor to find the BEST version of Jingle Bells, the Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 02:12 Intro 02:12 – 05:16 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 05:16 – 07:42 We Need A Little Christmas Now 07:42 – 12:50 5 Gold...
CWFC 012 – Leon Day and Christmas Space Pudding
June 24, 2016 09:03 - 17.2 MBIn our June episode, you’ll learn about the halfway point to Christmas, “Leon Day.” Also we’ll take a look at some of the bad gifts in the 12 Days of Christmas song, get a special recipe form an even more special guest contributor, and continue the search for the ultimate version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 06:49 We Need A Little Christmas Now 06:49 – 09:50 5 Golden Things (Bad Gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas) 09:50 – 16:07 Leon Day/Half Christmas 16:07 – 1...
CWFC 011 – Santa Claus Conquers the Martians & Preparing For Leon Day
May 26, 2016 05:05 - 19.4 MBIn this episode we dare to take a closer look at the Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, help you prep for Leon Day, and do another round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells; the Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:30 Intro 01:30 – 02:44 We Need A Little Christmas Now 02:44 – 03:56 All I Want For Christmas is News 03:56 – 07:30 5 Golden Things (Ways to Celebrate Leon Day) 07:30 – 21:01 Santa Claus Conquers the Martians 21:01 – 24:22 Jingle Brawl Round 5 24:22 – 26:26 Wrap...
CWFC 010 – The Great Gift Card Debate and a Salute to Michael Bublé
April 25, 2016 10:14 - 17 MBIn our April episode episode we debate gift cards as Christmas presents, salute Michael Bublé’s Christmas album, check in on some Christmas news, and make beautiful music! And the Jingle Brawl rages on with out forth round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 02:00 Intro 02:00 – 04:15 We Need A Little Christmas Now 04:15 – 09:22 5 Golden Things (Best songs of Michael Bublé Christmas) 09:22 – 13:00 All I Want For Christmas Is News 13:00 – 18:37 Gift Car...
CWFC 009 – Santa v Superheroes and the Dawn of Christmarch
March 25, 2016 06:57 - 14.4 MBIn our March episode we look for Christmas in other holidays, compare Santa to Superheroes, and possibly invent a new holiday…Christmarch! Plus it’s the third round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:38 Intro 01:38 – 02:40 Need A Little Christmas Now 02:40 – 06:48 Five Golden Things (Christmas in other Holidays) 06:48 – 13:16 Santa…the Superhero? 13:16 – 16:08 The 2016 Jingle Brawl Round 3 16:16 – 17:58 Wrap Up 17:58 – 20:48 Outtakes “We Wish You ...
CWFC 008 – Polar Express & Top 5 Doctor Who Christmas Episodes
February 25, 2016 11:00 - 21.6 MBIn our February episode, we discuss the film Polar Express, countdown the top 5 Doctor Who Christmas episodes, and continue the quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 02:40 Need A Little Christmas Now 02:40 – 12:43 Five Golden Things (Doctor Who Christmas shows) 12:43 – 15:16 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 15:16 – 24:08 Polar Express 24:08 – 27:28 The 2016 Jingle Brawl 27:28 – 29:15 Wrap Up 29:15 – 32:12 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United...
CWFC 007 – The 2016 Jingle Brawl & St. Nicholas Trivia
January 25, 2016 10:07 - 15 MBOn the first episode of 2016 we begin the quest to find the DEFINITIVE version of Jingle Bells with the 2016 Jingle Brawl. We also talk about some Saint Nicholas trivia, 5 signs the Christmas season is over, and a tasty way to hold on to the holidays. Download here! 00:00 – 01:37 Intro 01:37 – 05:40 Five Golden Things 05:40 – 07:04 Need A Little Christmas Now 07:04 – 07:57 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 07:57 – 13:23 Great Santa Challenge (St. Nick Trivia) 13:23 – 14:05 Who Sang It Best Results 14:05 –...
CWFC 006 – The Grinch and Top 5 Disneyland Christmas Songs
December 23, 2015 12:14 - 23.6 MBIn our Christmas episode, we talk about the classic television special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” rank the top 5 Disneyland Christmas songs, and discus Christmas birthdays. Download here! 00:00 – 02:06 Intro 02:06 – 07:54 5 Golden Things (Top 5 Disneyland Christmas Songs) 07:54 – 15:23 The More You NOEL (Birthdays Near Christmas) 15:23 – 19:10 BONUS 5 Golden Things (Top 5 things that got away from me this year) 19:10 – 26:31 How the Grinch Stole Christmas TV Special 26:31 – 29:17 Who S...
CWFC 005 – A Muppet Family Christmas
November 25, 2015 10:10 - 24.6 MBIn our November episode, we learn more about the lost Muppet crossover Christmas Classic, A Muppet Family Christmas! Plus, some guests stop by to teach some Christmas crafts. Also, listener questions are answered. Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 06:50 Five Golden Things (Signs Christmas Is Coming) 06:50 – 12:01 We Need A Little Christmas NOW (Poinsettia Craft) 12:01 – 14:25 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 14:25 – 26:09 A Muppet Family Christmas 26:09 – 29:02 Who Sang It Best? “White Christma...
CWFC 004 – The Story Of A Christmas Carol and Best Christmas Candies
October 25, 2015 07:00 - 17.7 MBIn our October episode, we embrace the upcoming holiday of Halloween. Tim tells the story of how Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol (a ghost story) changed Christmas. Plus he’ll countdown the top 5 Christmas candies and you’ll decide who sang Frosty the Snowman the best! Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 04:08 We Need A Little Christmas NOW + Contest Announcement 04:08 – 07:32 Five Golden Things (Christmas Candies) 07:32 – 16:42 The Story of a Christmas Carol 16:42 – 19:07 Who Sang It ...
Can’t Wait For Christmas 003 – Real vs Fake Christmas Trees and Favorite Christmas TV Episodes
September 25, 2015 08:55 - 19.9 MBIn our September episode…Tim solves the real vs artificial Christmas trees debate. Also you’ll hear Tim’s top 5 Christmas episodes of television and you’ll decide who sang It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas best. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 03:13 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 03:13 – 17:34 Five Golden Things (Christmas Episodes on TV) 17:34 – 21:52 Christmas Past vs Future (Real vs Fake Christmas Trees) 21:52 – 24:31 Who Sang It Best? “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Lik...
Can’t Wait For Christmas 002 – Jingle Bells & Non-Traditional Christmas Movies
August 25, 2015 15:46 - 21.9 MBIn our August episode, you’ll learn the story of the song Jingle Bells, hear Tim’s top 5 non-traditional Christmas Movies, and decide who sang Santa Claus is Coming to Town best. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 03:13 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 03:13 – 13:29 Five Golden Things (Non-Traditional Christmas Movies) 13:29 – 24:26 The Story of Jingle Bells 24:26 – 27:20 Who Sang It Best? “Santa Claus is Coming To Town” 27:20 – 28:57 Wrap Up 28:57 – 32:13 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry ...
Can’t Wait For Christmas 001 – Charlie Brown & Funny Christmas Songs
July 25, 2015 05:19 - 19.7 MBPremiere Episode In the first ever episode of the show, comedian Tim Babb discusses A Charlie Brown Christmas, counts down the 5 funniest Christmas songs, and asks YOU if Dean Martin or Elvis Presley sang the better “Winter Wonderland.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:10 Intro 02:10 – 04:25 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 04:25 – 12:46 Five Golden Things (Funny Christmas Songs) 12:46 – 23:23 A Charlie Brown Christmas 23:23 – 26:16 Who Sang It Best? “Winter Wonderland” 26:16 – 27:41 Wrap Up 27:41 – 2...