Pull up a chair, pour some cocoa, and set an extra place at the table… because this week on Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are revealing their Top 10 Christmas Icons to Have Over for Christmas Dinner! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ From Buddy the Elf (bring on the syrup spaghetti) to Mrs. Claus (queen of cozy hospitality), The Grinch, Frosty, Kevin McCallister, and so many more — the guys break down the Christmas characters who would make the ultimate dinner guests, plus exactly why they deserve a seat at the world’s merriest table. Expect laughs, wild reasoning, surprising picks, and a whole lot of deliciously festive chaos. Eric and Danny also catch up on life as they prepare for Christmas 2025, play not one but two massively merry Christmas-themed games — including “Christmas Clash” (think Family Feud, but merrier) with Producer Chris — and, of course, detour into delightfully random holiday (and non-holiday) banter like only they can. So grab your favorite snack, get comfy, and join the holiday hangout that feels like dinner with your funniest Christmas-loving friends. Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps keep the magic going! Keep the festive fun alive on social media @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backstreet Boys, Hoarders, and David Archuleta — Oh My! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYLISTS 🎄 TAP FOR TICKETS TO DAVID'S SHOW Get ready for another holly-jolly ride through the week’s biggest holiday headlines in this brand-new episode of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan! In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest breaking Christmas news that’s lighting up the season, including: 🎤 The Backstreet Boys finally releasing their hit song “It’s Christmas Time Again” on all streaming platforms — after more than a decade of fans waiting (Backstreet’s back… for Christmas!) 🎄 A brand-new HGTV holiday series — “Hoarding for the Holidays” — shining a tinsel-covered light on those who just can’t let go of their festive collections 🎶 A very special guest appearance from David Archuleta, who joins the show to chat about his love of the holiday season, his brand-new EP, My Only Holiday Wish, and his Top 3 favorite classic Christmas songs of all time Of course, Eric and Danny bring their trademark holiday humor, heart, and holly-jolly banter, making every minute feel like Christmas morning. 🎁 Big News Alert! The wait is over — Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is officially live on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, festive games, celebrity guests, and more holiday magic than you can fit under the tree. 🎅 Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, please rate and review the show wherever you listen, and make sure to follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holly-jolly joy. So grab your cocoa, cue up your favorite carols, and join Eric, Danny, and David Archuleta for another merry and musical episode of Merry Minutes — your one-stop sleigh ride through all things Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to bring some holiday magic back to the big screen! In this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan⁠ are playing movie mogul and counting down the Top 10 Christmas Movies That Need a Sequel or Remake! 🎄 ⁠TAP TO SUPPORT DANNY'S NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK⁠ 🎄 TAP HERE TO GET TICKETS TO ERIC'S SHOW 🎄 TAP HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR EVENT IN BIG BEAR LAKE 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ From timeless favorites like Elf and The Santa Clause, to underrated gems that deserve another shot at the spotlight (Jingle All the Way 2.0, anyone?), Eric and Danny imagine what could happen if Hollywood revisited some of the most beloved (and bonkers) Christmas films ever made. Expect hot takes, hilarious pitches, and maybe a few movie (and maybe even staged musical) ideas that absolutely should happen. Plus, the guys catch up on life as they get ready for Christmas 2025, play a massively merry Christmas-themed game called “Christmas Clash” (think Family Feud, but with way more tinsel), and—as always—spiral into festive fun, nostalgic stories, and random holiday (and non-holiday) chaos that’ll have you laughing all the way. So grab your popcorn, your cocoa, and your favorite ugly Christmas sweater — it’s sequel season at Christmas Countdown! 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another jingle-filled edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 WATCH FRAGILE DOCUMENTARY 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP FOR OUR CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYLISTS In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest can’t-miss Christmas stories lighting up the season, including: 🏠 Major renovations happening at the Home Alone house in Chicago! There’s a new owner in town, and rumor has it something very merry may be coming later this holiday season… 💰 A closer look at how the current economy is impacting holiday shopping trends — and what it means for Christmas lovers looking to spread cheer without breaking the bank. 🎥 A very special guest appearance from Reagan Elkins, the director of the new A Christmas Story-adjacent documentary Fragilé! That’s right — we found him! Reagan joins the show to share insider details about the 50-foot-tall leg lamp in Oklahoma and how it’s brought new life to his hometown. As always, Eric and Danny sprinkle in their signature holiday humor, heartwarming insights, and merry mischief, making Merry Minutes your one-stop sleigh ride through all things Christmas! 🎅 Big News Alert! The wait is over — Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is officially live on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Tune in now for brand-new countdowns, festive games, and the most wonderful laughs of the year. Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen, and follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holiday cheer! So grab your cocoa, cue up the carols, and join Eric and Danny for another episode packed with nostalgia, joy, and Christmas magic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to jingle like it’s 1999! In this massively merry episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are cranking up the nostalgia as they count down their Top 10 ’90s Christmas Songs! 🎄 TAP TO SUPPORT DANNY'S NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK 🎄 TAP FOR ERIC'S "WE THREE COWS" PERFORMANCE 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS From Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (many people's queen of Christmas) to NSYNC’s “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”, Boyz II Men, No Doubt, and all the pop, R&B, and rock holiday hits that defined the decade — this countdown is pure 1990s magic wrapped in tinsel and topped with a shiny bow. Along the way, Eric and Danny catch up on what’s new as they gear up for Christmas 2025, play a massively merry Christmas-themed game with Producer Chris, and—as always—get hilariously sidetracked with random holiday (and not-so-holiday) tangents that’ll have you laughing all the way. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 6:52Jokes 8:33 Reviews 14:44 More Jokes 16:53 Mailbag 24:23 Hallmark Listicle 29:36 Game: The Twelve Days of Drummers Drumming 34:20 The Countdown So grab your Discman, light up that fiber-optic Christmas tree, and relive the most iconic Christmas jams of the ’90s with your favorite countdown crew! Follow and subscribe to Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening, and don’t forget to rate and review to help spread the holiday cheer! Keep the festive fun going all season long on social media @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for another holly-jolly round of Merry Minutes — the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYLISTS 🎄 TAP HERE FOR CHLOE'S ALBUM In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny dive into the latest and greatest Christmas news stories making spirits bright, including: 🧀 An update on the rumored Cheez-It Holiday House Kit (and possibly even more festively fun, brand-inspired edible holiday house kits coming soon!)💖 A feel-good story straight out of Memphis, TN, reminding us all about the true spirit of giving back during the holiday season🎹 And — a very special guest! World-renowned pianist Chloe Flower joins the show to chat about her brand-new holiday album, She Composed: The Holidays! From cheesy Christmas creations to heartfelt holiday kindness to stunning seasonal music, this episode has it all — sprinkled, of course, with Eric and Danny’s signature festive humor, merry banter, and contagious Christmas joy! Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app, and make sure to follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holly-jolly fun! So grab your cocoa (and maybe a handful of Cheez-Its), and join Eric, Danny, and Chloe Flower for another musical, merry, and mouthwatering episode of Merry Minutes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Break out the synthesizers, big hair, and Christmas sweaters, because this week’s episode of Christmas Countdown is going full-on retro! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR PLAYLISTS That's right, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are taking you back to the most tubular decade of all time as they count down their Top 10 80s Christmas Songs — think Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” and all the glittering, synth-filled holiday hits that defined a generation. From pop perfection to rock anthems to delightfully cheesy jingles, this countdown is pure nostalgic joy wrapped in tinsel and neon lights. Along the way, Eric and Danny chat about what’s been happening in their lives as they get ready for Christmas 2025, play a massively merry Christmas-themed game with Producer Chris, and—as always—veer off into hilarious, heartwarming, and totally random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 5:10 Reviews 10:30 Check In 18:48 Big Bear Lake Announcement 20:58 Tinsel Tips 23:46 Game: My Name is Url 31:34 Christmas Jokes 32:47 The Countdown So grab your walkman, pour some eggnog, and crank the volume — it’s time to jam out to the most iconic Christmas tunes of the 1980s! Follow Christmas Countdown wherever you listen to podcasts, and keep the festive fun going on social media @christmascountdownshow 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The elves are working overtime on this week’s edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news update from the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Danny Jordan! 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest breaking Christmas stories lighting up the season, including: 🎥 The brand-new A Christmas Story-adjacent documentary “Fragilé”, focused on a town divided over a massive leg lamp installed in the middle of a small town in Oklahoma 🏠 D23’s “On the Road” event series celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Home Alone — and yes, it’s packed with holiday magic and nostalgic fun 👻 Johnny Depp stepping into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for a dark, cinematic new take on A Christmas Carol that’s already stirring up buzz Of course, Eric and Danny deliver all the holiday humor, heart, and holly-jolly banter you know and love — with a few surprises along the way! 🎅 Big News Alert! The wait is over — Season 5 of Christmas Countdown has officially launched on all podcast platforms! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, festive games, and the most wonderful laughs of the year. 🎁 Show Some Christmas Spirit: Love what you hear? Please rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app, and make sure to follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holiday cheer, updates, and behind-the-scenes fun! So grab your cocoa, plug in the twinkle lights, and join Eric and Danny for another merry ride through the most magical Christmas news of the week! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for some holly jolly mischief! In this festively fun episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Danny Jordan⁠⁠ are diving deep into the dark (but hilarious) side of Christmas movies as they count down their Top 10 Christmas Movie Villains! 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW Timestamps Intro 0:00 News 9:11 Catch up 16:38 Eric's Mega Chain Game 25:41 Christmas Filibuster 30:41 The Countdown 37:06 From The Grinch who stole Christmas, to Mr. Potter from It’s a Wonderful Life, to Ebenezer Scrooge before his ghostly glow-up — the guys break down the most memorable baddies who make our favorite holiday films so good. You’ll laugh, you’ll boo, and you’ll probably find yourself secretly rooting for a few of these naughty characters. Plus, Eric and Danny share what’s new in their lives as they prep for Christmas 2025, play a massively merry Christmas-themed game with Producer Chris, and—as always—veer off into joyful chaos with random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents galore. So grab your cocoa, pop in your favorite Christmas flick, and join the countdown boyz as they unwrap the villains that make the season bright (and just a little bit naughty)! Follow Christmas Countdown wherever you listen to podcasts, and keep the festive fun going on social media @christmascountdownshow 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this first BONUS episode of season 5, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ each share 5 additional things they love about fall. For access to our full catalog of bonus episodes, along with ad-free versions of each episode PLUS access to a private community filled with Christmas lovers like you... 🎄 ⁠TAP HERE AND JOIN OUR PATREON⁠ In this episode, Eric and Danny chat about why they picked each fall thing, then share some thoughts about each of their picks, from 15 down to 11. Plus, the guys pull back the curtain, and share more about what's been going on lately in their respective lives all while chasing every rabbit down every hole. Would you expect anything less from The Countdown Boyz?? 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP HERE TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP HERE TO WATCH THE SHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Countdown Boys (aka Eric Petersen⁠ and ⁠Danny Jordan⁠) are back with another holly-jolly round of the week’s biggest holiday headlines — presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown! 🎄 ⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW In this massively merry episode, the guys unwrap some of the most exciting breaking Christmas news, including: 🎸 Fall Out Boy dropping a brand-new cover of “It Feels Like Christmas” from The Muppet Christmas Carol — and it totally rocks! 🎁 Hallmark officially releasing this year’s Keepsake Ornaments and a sleigh full of other seasonal goodies for holiday collectors. 🎬 The announcement of a brand-new holiday comedy movie, The In-Claus, which has officially been acquired by Netflix (and sounds like instant festive fun!). As always, Eric and Danny bring their signature festive humor, infectious energy, and Christmas spirit to every story — with a few laughs and surprises along the way! 🎅 Big News Alert! The wait is over — Season 5 of Christmas Countdown has officially premiered on all podcast platforms! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, games, and all the massively merry vibes you love. 🎁 Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, please rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app, and make sure to follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for even more holiday cheer, breaking news, and behind-the-scenes fun! So grab your cocoa, plug in those twinkle lights, and get ready for another festive ride through the most wonderful news of the week — it’s time for Merry Minutes! 🎄 ⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wait is over, Christmas lovers! Christmas Countdown is back for Season 5, and hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are getting things cooking with a cozy, pumpkin-spiced twist. 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ 🎄 TAP TO SHOP HOME DEPOT'S CHRISTMAS DECOR In this festive fall kickoff, the guys count down their Top 10 Things We Love About Fall — from the crunch of colorful leaves to football Sundays, pumpkin everything, comfort foods, cozy sweaters, and all those pre-holiday vibes that make autumn so magical. Eric and Danny also catch up on everything that’s happened since Christmas 2024, play a massively merry Christmas-themed game with Producer Chris, and—true to form—go hilariously off-track with random holiday (and non-holiday) banter that’ll have you laughing all the way. Timestamps 0:00 Intro/Welcome to Season 5 4:51 Listener Reviews/Catch Up + Small Talk 21:45 Game: Christmas Conundrums 31:32 What is Fall? 36:54 The Countdown So grab your favorite fall beverage, snuggle under a blanket, and join the countdown crew for the perfect way to ease from fall fun into full-on Christmas spirit! Follow Christmas Countdown wherever you listen to podcasts, and keep the festive fun going on social media @christmascountdownshow 🎄 ⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP TO SHOP HOME DEPOT'S CHRISTMAS DECOR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a fa-la-la fabulous week on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news segment presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown! Hosts Eric Petersen⁠ and ⁠Danny Jordan⁠ are joined by two very special guests — Scott Hoying (of Pentatonix) and Mark Hoying, the talented co-authors behind the brand-new Christmas picture book, Fa La La Family! 🎄 GET SCOTT & MARK'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/4halnuF 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ In this festive and heartwarming episode, Scott and Mark share their deep love for the holiday season, their favorite family traditions, and the inspiration behind their joyful new book. They also reveal what they hope readers — both young and young at heart — will take away from Fa La La Family. Of course, it wouldn’t be Merry Minutes without a bit of extra sparkle — so Scott and Mark also unwrap their Top 3 Favorite Christmas Songs of All Time, and let’s just say… their choices are pure holiday perfection. 🎅 Big News Alert! Season 5 of Christmas Countdown officially kicks off on October 20th — and it’s shaping up to be the merriest season yet! 🎁 Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform and follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holiday cheer. So grab your cocoa, curl up under a cozy blanket, and join Eric, Danny, Scott, and Mark for a festive chat filled with music, magic, and Christmas joy — only on Merry Minutes! 🎄 GET SCOTT & MARK'S BOOK: ⁠https://amzn.to/4halnuF⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ring those merry bells! Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with another holly-jolly installment of Merry Minutes — your go-to weekly dose of festive headlines and massively merry vibes! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ In this episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the sweetest and most sparkly Christmas news of the week, including: 🍫 Reese’s unveiling their brand-new Christmas candy shape that’s got fans buzzing🎨 Michaels stores launching all-new holiday-themed collections to make your home merry and bright📘 The arrival of the Amazon Holiday Kids Gift Book, officially kicking off wish list season! Of course, the guys sprinkle in their signature humor, holiday spirit, and festive banter that make every episode feel like the first snowfall of the season. 🎅 Big News Alert! The countdown to Season 5 of Christmas Countdown officially kicks off on October 20th — and trust us, it’s going to be the merriest season yet! 🎁 Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app, and be sure to follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holly-jolly fun. So pour yourself a peppermint mocha, plug in the twinkle lights, and cozy up for another Merry Minutes — your weekly roundup of Christmas news, festive fun, and holiday cheer that’ll keep your spirits bright all year long! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your merry hosts Eric Petersen (Kringle Cronkite) and Danny Jordan (Jingle Bell Jordan) are back with another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes — your go-to holiday news segment packed with festive fun and massively merry vibes! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ In this episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the biggest breaking Christmas stories of the week, including: 🎅 Spirit Christmas announcing the opening of 30 brand-new stores this holiday season🌟 The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrival and lighting schedule revealed🎶 Pentatonix announcing their brand-new holiday album, Christmas in the City And of course, Eric and Danny sprinkle in their signature humor, festive banter, and yuletide cheer that make every episode feel like Christmas morning. 🎅 Big News Alert! The countdown to Season 5 of Christmas Countdown officially kicks off on October 20th — and it’s going to be the biggest and merriest season yet! 🎁 Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, please rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app, and be sure to follow us on social media @ChristmasCountdownShow for even more festive updates all season long. So pour some cocoa, plug in the twinkle lights, and get cozy — it’s time for another round of Merry Minutes, your weekly sleigh ride through all things Christmas! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Weekly Dose of Christmas Cheer is Back! From the creators of the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan return with another holly-jolly edition of their weekly holiday news segment — Merry Minutes! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ In this episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest breaking Christmas news, including: 🎅 A brand-new installment of Prep & Landing coming to Disney Channel and Disney+ 🦌 A festive new Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer video game arriving on Nintendo Switch 🎄 Lacey Chabert joining the Hallmark Christmas Experience this holiday season 🧸 Toys “R” Us announcing 20 brand-new holiday-themed stores opening just in time for Christmas But that’s not all! The guys also deliver their signature festive fun and massively merry vibes, sharing plenty of laughs and surprises that will keep your Christmas spirit shining bright. 🎅 Big News Alert! The countdown to Season 5 of Christmas Countdown officially kicks off on October 20th — mark your calendars and get ready for even more holiday magic! 🎁 Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform and follow along on social media @ChristmasCountdownShow for daily doses of holiday cheer. Grab your cocoa, cue up your favorite carols, and settle in for another merry installment of Merry Minutes — your weekly dose of holiday headlines, festive fun, and Christmas cheer no matter the season! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the creators of the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with another holly-jolly edition of their weekly holiday news segment — Merry Minutes! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ In this second episode, Eric and Danny unwrap even more of the biggest breaking Christmas news stories, including: 🎤 Mariah Carey’s Christmas Spectacular announced for Las Vegas 🎁 Christmas décor already popping up at major retailers across the country 🎄 Ireland’s beloved Late Late Toy Show revealing its 2025 airdate But that’s not all! The guys also bring their signature festive fun and massively merry vibes, sharing a new addition to Eric’s family and unveiling a hilariously perfect “massively merry news anchor” name for Eric you’ll be talking about all season long. 🎅 Big News Alert! The countdown to Season 5 of Christmas Countdown officially kicks off on October 20th — mark your calendars and get ready for even more holiday magic! 🎁 Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform and follow along on social media @ChristmasCountdownShow for daily doses of holiday cheer. Grab your cocoa, cue up your favorite carols, and settle in for another merry installment of Merry Minutes — your weekly dose of holiday headlines, festive fun, and Christmas cheer no matter the season! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the team that brings you the #1 Christmas podcast in the world, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, along with Producer Chris are unwrapping a brand-new weekly holiday news segment: Merry Minutes! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠ In this debut episode, the guys break down some of the biggest, buzziest, and most magical Christmas news stories, including: 🎬 The Jonas Brothers starring in A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (coming soon to Disney+) 🧀 The internet’s latest viral holiday snack creation: the Cheez-It Holiday House Kit 🏈 Hallmark Channel’s football-flavored festive flick: Holiday Touchdown, inspired by the Buffalo Bills Of course, Eric and Danny can’t resist sprinkling in their signature festive fun, playful banter, and massively merry vibes along the way. And here’s the best part… this is only the beginning. Season 5 of Christmas Countdown officially kicks off on October 20th, and you won’t want to miss a single sleigh ride of fun! 👉 If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast platform, and make sure to follow along on social media @christmascountdownshow for daily doses of holiday cheer. So grab your cocoa, deck the halls (in July if you want—we won’t judge 😉), and settle in for the festive debut of Merry Minutes! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your favorite festive duo, Eric Petersen⁠ and ⁠Danny Jordan⁠, are back and bringing the holiday heat (and some serious yuletide cheer) in this very merry mid-year bonus episode of the #1 Christmas podcast — Christmas Countdown! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠ In this jolly July special, Eric and Danny open up the listener mailbag and answer holiday-themed questions straight from you, the incredible Christmas Countdown community! From favorite Christmas movie cameos to underrated stocking stuffers and outrageous holiday travel stories — no sleigh bell is left unrung. The guys also catch us up on what they've been up to since Season 4, sharing real-life updates, behind-the-scenes tidbits, and more than a few laughs. Plus, they toss around some brand new countdown ideas for the upcoming Season 5 — and they want your help shaping the next season! Whether you’re sipping cocoa in the summer sun or blasting Christmas music with the windows down, this episode is packed with enough festive fun, heartwarming moments, and holiday hijinks to keep your Christmas spirit shining all year long. 🎅 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on the socials @ChristmasCountdownShow to stay up to date on all things holly and jolly! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas… because we’re officially HALFWAY THERE! That’s right, in this extra merry Dasher Day special, your favorite festive duo Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back to celebrate the 6-month countdown with a sleigh-full of holiday fun! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠ This episode’s jingle-tastic theme? Top 5 Christmas Movie Character Swaps! Imagine if Kevin McCallister traded places with Buddy the Elf—would the Wet Bandits survive a day in the North Pole? Or what if Frosty tried guiding Santa’s sleigh in place of Rudolph? Eric and Danny each reveal their hilariously heartwarming 5-to-1 picks and break down exactly why these magical movie swaps would be legendary. But that’s not all! This episode also features: 🎅 The latest and greatest Christmas news from across the globe 🎁 Life updates from the hosts since Christmas 2024 🎄 A holly-jolly, laugh-out-loud Christmas game with the one and only Producer Chris! Whether you're decking the halls early or just in it for the nostalgic cheer, this episode is stuffed like a stocking with yuletide joy, festive laughs, and movie mashups you didn’t know you needed. 🎧 Hit play, grab your cocoa, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single countdown to the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices