Christmas Podcast Roundup (7/20)

I'd intended my next post to be another retro Christmas TV piece but I somehow managed to delete all my supporting research without backing it up. The exact thing I've warned dozens of others not to do over the years. So instead here's another round up of Christmas Podcasts...

Recommended Podcasts

Sleigh Bells and Mistletoe Christmas (2019 - )

Christmas news and conversation, one of my favorite listens.

The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater (2018)

Veteran British foodie Slater’s thoughtful and erudite audio journey through the Christmas season. A companion to his book of the same name.

The Christmas Chronicles by BYU Radio (2017)

A new take on the story of Santa Claus from author (and narrator) Tim Slover

Driving Home for Christmas (2012)

From BBC Radio Wales a contemporary Welsh Christmas tale as told by five Welsh authors, Did I mention it’s Welsh? 

The Christmas Stocking (2006 - 2018)

A terrific, long-running Christmas podcast that has, sadly, been on an extended break. Fortunately, there are 144 episodes in the archives waiting to be enjoyed.

A Christmas Ham (2018 - )

Mary Katherine Ham, and guests, watch and discuss Hallmark-style Christmas flicks.

The Celtic Christmas Podcast (2009 - )

Collecting Celtic Christmas content from around the Celtic podcasting world.

The Merry Little Podcast (2016 - )

Neat podcast from the center of the Christmas Information Super Highway (MyMerryChristmas.com)

Christmas Tales by The Telegraph (2017)

Christmas stories read by their authors including Tom Hanks,

Season's Eatings (2020 - )

A fun and informative new podcast focusing on edible aspects of the holiday.

Other podcasts with recent new episodes...

• Yuletide TV: A Christmas Podcast (2019 - )
• Tis the Podcast (2017 - )
• Christmas Clatter (2019 - )
• Total Christmas Podcast (2020)

Why Fidelity 2013 Show 2 - Hang Your Wishes on the Tree

Hang Your Wishes on the Tree (WhyFi 2013-2) from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

Why Fidelity 2013: Christmas Pudding Pops

Out first seasonal podcast of 2013 features WhyFi worthy tracks from Buck Owens, Sy Mann, The Osmond Brothers, Jaymz Bee & The Royal Jelly Orchestra, Jack Jones, The Cricketones, The Dallas Cowboys and many more.

Christmas Pudding Pops (Why Fidelity 2013) from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Christmas In... Part 2

Christmas In ... Part 2 from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: It's Hip to be Round (Jolly and Plump)

It's Hip to be Round (Jolly and Plump) from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Only at Christmas Time

...featuring tracks by Jamie Cullum,, Jason Mraz and Rosie Thomas.

Only at Christmas Time from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: This Christmas

This Christmas from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Frosty's Beach Party

Frosty's Beach Party from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Santa's Helpers

Santa's Helpers from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: You Gotta Get Up! and Funky Christmas Disco Fever

Christmas carnage from Five Iron Frenzy, No Doubt, The Maine and eleven more...

 

You Gotta Get Up! from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

A baker's dozen of funky yuletide treats from Kurtis Blow, Universal Robot Band, Antonio "Huggy Bear" Fargas and loads more...

 

Funky Christmas Disco Fever from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Pretty in (Red and Green and) Pink

Pretty in (Red and Green and) Pink from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Holiday Duets

It takes two at Christmas. Among the boys and girls playing nice together are Rufus Wainwright and Sharon Van Etten,, Dean Martin and Scarlet Johanson, The Monarch and Dr. Girlfriend and The Head and the Heart.

 

Holiday Duets from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Claus, Santa Claus

15 weird and whimsical tracks dedicated to the jolly fat fellow himself from such merry music makers as Buck Owens, The Peppermint Kandy Kids and Brenda Lee

 

Claus, Santa Claus from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Raise the Tree!

14 Tree trimming tunes from Aimee Mann, Christina Perri, Nathan Phillips, Lex Land and many more...

 

Raise the Tree! from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: A Festive Tin of PowerPopCorn

Have a powerpoptastic holiday with Cheap Trick, Jonathan Coulton and John Roderick, The dB's and many more...

 

A Festive Tin of PowerPopCorn from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Here Comes Indie Claus...

14 more indie (and indie-ish) holiday favorites from Emmy the Great and Tim Wheeler, Blitzen Trapper, The Shins, Piney Gir and more..

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Here Comes Indie Claus... from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Star of Wonder

..12 tracks featuring Annie Lennox, Tori Amos, Priscilla Ahn and The Roches...

Star of Wonder from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

(Visit the archive for a complete list of SWO mixes,and podcasts available for your holiday listening pleasure)

8tracks: Merry Twistmas

Merry Twistmas from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: The Breakfast (with Santa) Club

15 holiday tunes from, or imbued with the spirit of, the eighties. Features festive tunage from The Pretenders, Cocteau Twins, Hyperbubble and Saint Etienne

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The Breakfast (with Santa) Club from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.

8tracks: Hello Mr. Kringle (Why Fidelity 2012)

Here's the first installment of this year's series of Why Fidelity holiday podcasts. 

(You can find more Why Fidelity shows in the archive)

17 tracks of holiday fun from Paul McCartney, Kay Keyser, The Good Lovelies and 14 more purveyors of cheer in an easy pop standard groove...

Hello Mr. Kringle - Why Fidelity Christmas 2012 from Dinsdale_kringle on 8tracks Radio.