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. is an actor, producer, and author. He’s done many memorable things over the years but he’s perhaps best known for his roll as the youngest Bailey child Tommy in its a Wonderful Life. Well, Jimmy’s all grown up…

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. Download here! 00:00 – 03:11 Intro 03:11 – 13:55 We Need A Little Christmas Now 13:55 – 21:31 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 21:31 – 32:00 A Discussion of Modern Christmas Movies 32:00 – 52:34 5 Golden Things – Re-watchable Christmas Movies (Post 2010) 52:34 –…

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. Download here! 00:00 – 01:40 Intro 01:40 – 03:56 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:56 – 17:53 5 Golden Things – Naughty or Nice segments on Jimmy Kimmel Live 17:53 – 21:50 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 21:50 – 43:54 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas…

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 Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 03:26 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:26 – 12:14 5 Golden Things – Christmas Versions of Non-Christmas Songs 12:14 – 16:28 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 16:28 – 32:44 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to…

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! Download here! 00:00 – 03:22 Intro/A brief look back at 10 years of Can’t Wait For Christmas 03:22 – 04:38 Cast reunion introductions 04:38 – 21:38 Cast’s experiences recording the movie 21:38 – 22:48 Fun facts about A Bomb For Christmas 22:48 – 26:56 More fun stories from making the…

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 husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her marriage, and save…

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 small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save…

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 small town and rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save…

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 rediscovering her love of her husband. But when her job follows her home, instead of celebrating with her husband, she’ll have to save him. Can she save the day, save her…

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. Download here! 00:00 – 02:31 Intro 02:31 – 03:50 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:50 – 09:11 5 Golden Things – Cold Weather Christmas Songs 09:11 – 10:03 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 10:03 –…

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. Download here! 00:00 – 01:45 Intro 01:45 – 03:04 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:04 – 09:53 5 Golden Things – Corporate Christmas Marketing Fails 09:53 – 12:49 Chris’ Mass of Christmas Carols…

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. Download here! 00:00 – 01:59 Intro 01:59 – 05:06 We Need A Little Christmas Now 05:06 – 11:29 5 Golden Things – Yacht Rock Christmas Songs 11:29 – 16:12 All I Want For Christmas is News 16:12 – 20:14 The Legend of the Sand…