Christmas may be over… but the merriment is still jing-jing-a-lingin'! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ In this fantastically festive bonus episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are joined by Producer Chris to unwrap Christmas 2025 and recap everything that went down on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. From favorite moments and family traditions to surprises, snacks, chaos, and those “only-at-Christmas” memories, nothing is off-limits in this cozy post-holiday hang. Eric, Danny, and Chris share how they celebrated, what went according to plan (and what absolutely did not), and the little moments that made Christmas 2025 one to remember. And of course, in true Christmas Countdown fashion, the conversation drifts into delightfully random holiday (and non-holiday) banter, nostalgic reflections, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you’re still riding the Christmas high or already missing the magic, this episode feels like catching up with friends by the tree one last time. 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps keep the Christmas spirit alive all year long! 🎄 Stay merry with us on social media @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the grand finale, Christmas Countdown style — and we’re closing the season with cozy vibes, timeless stories, and a whole lot of holiday heart. 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ In this massively merry season finale of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are joined by Producer Chris to count down their Top 5 Christmas Books — the stories that shaped their love of the season, warmed their hearts, and earned a permanent spot on the holiday bookshelf. From childhood classics to meaningful modern reads, each host shares their 5–1 picks, why they chose them, and what makes each Christmas book truly unforgettable. Eric and Danny also reflect on what’s been happening in their lives as they prepare for Christmas 2025, play a few festive rounds of the fan-favorite holiday game “Christmas Clash” (yes, chaos is guaranteed), and—as always—get delightfully lost in random holiday (and non-holiday) banter that feels like hanging out by the fire with old friends. PLUS… surprise guests! Five mystery celebrity guests pop in throughout the episode to say hello, join the holiday fun, and share their own Top 3 Christmas countdowns. Think you can guess who they are? Here are your clues: Guest 1: Wanted Guests 2 & 3: Broadway Guest 4: Hippo Guest 5: Paper You’ll want to stick around for every single guest…and a VERY special surprise at the end of the episode. So grab a blanket, pour a festive drink, and settle in for a joyful, heartfelt season finale that celebrates the stories that make Christmas magical. Keep the conversation going all year long on social media @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 ⁠TAP TO LISTEN TO CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the biggest and boldest Christmas headlines of the season, including: 🏠 Home Alone turns 35! To celebrate the milestone anniversary, Disney+ is attempting to break a Guinness World Record by building the largest gingerbread house ever — a massive Home Alone–inspired house right in Hollywood, CA! The celebration also includes a heart-warming collaboration with Clear called “No Kevin Left Behind.” 🍕📍 Live Field Report Alert! “Jingle Bell Jordan” patches in live on the scene from Little Nero’s Pizza in Studio City, CA, bringing boots-on-the-ground reporting straight from one of the most iconic Home Alone locations of all time. 🎶🎭 Special Guest: Mitch Wood! Actor and content creator Mitch Wood joins the show to chat about how he got his start in theatre content creation, his most memorable viral videos, and the inspiration behind his brand-new holiday bop, “Christmas Came Early.” (Trust us — it’s going straight on your festive playlist.) As always, Eric and Danny deliver their signature festive humor, holiday heart, and wildly merry banter, making this episode feel like Christmas morning with extra toppings. 🎅 BIG NEWS! Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube and all podcast platforms! Tune in now for brand-new countdowns, celebrity guests, festive games, and the most wonderful fun of the year. 🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Love the show? Please rate and review wherever you listen — it helps spread the cheer! And don’t forget to follow us on social media @ChristmasCountdownShow for daily doses of holiday magic, behind-the-scenes fun, and breaking Christmas news. So grab your cocoa, cue the carols, and settle in — because this episode of Merry Minutes proves that Christmas can come early… and in gingerbread form. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:39 Home Alone Gingerbread House World Record Attempt 02:47 Home Alone + Clear Collaboration 04:04 Little Nero's Pizza Disney + Activation 06:24 Jingle Bell Jordan Arrives in Studio 09:35 Mitch Wood Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top 10 Christmas Commercials – The Ads That Make Us Laugh, Cry & Feel ALL the Holiday Feels! 🎄 ⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ Grab the hot cocoa… and definitely grab the tissues because in this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Commercials — the iconic, emotional, hilarious, heartwarming ads that define the season and make us feel like kids all over again. From tear-jerking storytelling to magical brand mascots, from nostalgic classics to those commercials that sneak-attack your emotions every single year, Eric and Danny share their 10–1 picks and break down why each commercial hit them right in the feels. Whether it’s laughter, goosebumps, or full-on holiday tears, this countdown delivers major Christmas spirit. Eric and Danny also catch up on life as they gear up for Christmas 2025, and take on several rounds of the festively fun holiday game “I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends” with Producer Chris — a game guaranteed to create chaos, camaraderie, and big-time Christmas laughs. And of course… in classic Christmas Countdown fashion… plenty of delightful, totally unplanned tangents ensue. So cozy up, get ready to feel ALL the emotions, and join the guys for a countdown that celebrates the commercials that make the holiday season truly magical. 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps spread Christmas cheer far and wide! 🎄 Stay merry with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow DANNY'S TOP 10 COMMERCIALS 10 - Rockapella Folgers: https://youtu.be/Oe-qhXCGwNg?si=eo9Ea6MeDaymm5yV 9 - Coca Cola Polar Bears: https://youtu.be/ahe2r5fB5hU?si=nXppsVSxRsvIf-o_ 8 - Amazon Singing Commercials: https://youtu.be/8JWQy713cHs?si=Y28mN7xvYKtyhQ5u&t=187 7 - Apple Frankenstein: https://youtu.be/bFf3r-pT_WA 6 - Amazon Joyride: https://youtu.be/iYXfgfKfHig 5 -WestJet: https://youtu.be/zIEIvi2MuEk 4 - Hershey Kisses: https://youtu.be/zEhFg6sIOEA 3 - Disney: https://youtu.be/tl57Gy5X_Kg 2 - Chevy: https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc?si=j-I9A2GbINfoakPi 1 - Doc Morris: https://youtu.be/0Ha1dtAFbAA?si=kTXthY3cuq1Q3ciP ERIC'S TOP 10 COMMERCIALS 10 - Frankie’s Holiday 2016 Apple https://youtu.be/bFf3r-pT_WA 9 - Hershey Bells 1989 https://youtu.be/zEhFg6sIOEA 8 - Apple The Suprise 2019 https://youtu.be/Rx0om7rWhl0 7 - Folgers Brothers Home 2009 https://youtu.be/uMwFWDIFVCU 6 - Waitrose Keira Knightly love 2025 https://youtu.be/U0lMVhbsypA 5 - Sainsbury’s 1914 -2014- World War 1 Christmas https://youtu.be/NWF2JBb1bvM 4 - Corona O Tanenbaum 1990 https://youtu.be/rADeG4O9OiY 3 - Chevy 2024 Grandma takes a ride to remember https://youtu.be/EeaHlhDypFw 2 - Chevy Memory Lane 2025 https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc 1 - Doc Morris GranDpa Kettle Bell 2020 https://youtu.be/Z_R4q70_rJg TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 06:25 Reviews 14:08 Eric's Christmas Jokes 16:56 Mailbag 37:47 Catch Up/Small Talk 51:24 Tinsel Tunes 58:56 Game: "I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends" 1:10:56 The Countdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay...This just might be the best, most unhinged and fun bonus episode we've ever recorded. So we thought, it's the holiday season, let's release it on the main feed for everyone to enjoy! If you want more bonus episodes like this one, PLUS ad-free versions of every episode in our catalogue, welcome swag AND access to the most merry and kind private community on Facebook, CLICK HERE to join our Patreon family. Merrrrrrrry Christmas and Happy Holidays! - ⁠Eric and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 time for another sleigh-ride through the biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your festive friends Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ In this fantastically festive episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the most exciting and joy-sparked Christmas stories of the week, including: 🧸 Build-A-Bear x National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! A brand-new collab inspired by the Griswolds that’s guaranteed to bring big laughs — and even bigger nostalgia — to your holiday season. 🎄 ⁠TAP FOR BUILD-A-BEAR COUSIN EDDIE PLUSH⁠ 🎥✨ Hallmark Channel + Disney Parks = Magic! The two holiday giants join forces for their brand-new Christmas movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, and it’s shaping up to be the most magical movie mashup of the season. 🎅📖 A Very Special Conversation with Santa’s Chief Storyteller, Chanda Bell! The co-creator of Elf on the Shelf stops by to share: — The story of the very first Scout Elf, Fisbee — What it’s like being the official voice of the Santaverse — Behind-the-scenes magic from the upcoming animated series Scout Elf Squad 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR SCOUT ELF SQUAD⁠⁠ It’s heartfelt, whimsical, and pure North Pole charm. As always, Eric and Danny sprinkle in their signature holiday humor, festive fun, and warmhearted banter, making this episode feel like Christmas morning wrapped in a bow. 🎅 BIG NEWS!Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube and all podcast platforms! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, special guests, festive games, and massively merry vibes. 🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: If you’re loving the fun, don’t forget to rate and review the show — it helps Christmas fans everywhere discover the magic! And follow the show on social: @christmascountdownshow for daily cheer, behind-the-scenes moments, and Santa-approved silliness. So grab a mug of cocoa, fluff your Scout Elf’s hat, and settle in for another joy-packed edition of Merry Minutes — your weekly sleigh ride through all things Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your cocoa and warm up those vocal cords — it’s duet time on Christmas Countdown! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP HERE FOR THE "100 GREATEST CHRISTMAS SONGS EVER" PLAYLIST 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ In this gigantically jolly episode of the hit holiday podcast, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Song Duets, celebrating the festive pairings that make the season sound so magical. From modern hits to timeless classics, the guys break down their 10–1 picks, why each duet made their list, and what they love most about these perfectly paired holiday voices. Prepare for harmonies, hilarity, and maybe a little friendly disagreement. Eric and Danny also catch up on everything happening in their lives as they gear up for Christmas 2025, then team up (or face off!) in a round of the beloved Nearly Impossible Trivia Game with Producer Chris. And of course, things get wonderfully sidetracked with random holiday (and non-holiday) stories, laughter, and classic Christmas Countdown chaos. Whether you're into jazzy crooners, pop power couples, country collabs, or legendary throwback duets, this episode hits every festive note. 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps spread Christmas cheer all year long! 🎄 Stay merry with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas Countdown's Merry Minutes is back with another massively merry edition of your favorite weekly holiday news show. In this special episode, Eric ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny are joined by Mitch Grassi — founding member of Pentatonix, holiday music legend, and all-around Christmas icon. 🎄 TAP TO WATCH PENTATONIX + FRANK SINATRA'S MUSIC VIDEO 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ Together they dive into: 🎶 How Mitch got into a cappella music (and the moment he knew PTX had something truly magical) 🎄 Mitch’s deep love for the holiday season and the traditions that shaped his Christmas spirit 💿 Pentatonix’s brand-new holiday album Christmas in the City 🕺 Their dreamy duet with Frank Sinatra on “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” 🎧 PLUS — Mitch jumps in on the fun and reveals his Top 3 favorite modern Christmas songs of all time! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:25 Eric's Christmas Jokes 03:07 Christmas News: A Home Alone Sequel with Macaulay Culkin? 06:14 Mitch Grassi Interview 25:32 Reacting to Mitch Interview plus Wrap Up This episode is bursting with joy, nostalgia, behind-the-music moments, and enough festive cheer to keep your holiday spirit glowing long after the snow melts. 🎅 BIG NEWS! Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube AND all podcast platforms! Don’t miss new countdowns, special guests, musical surprises, and more holly-jolly fun all season long. 🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: If you love the episode, please rate and review the show, and follow us on social media @christmascountdownshow for daily doses of holiday magic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to giggle & laugh ‘til your belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ 🎄 TAP TO WATCH RED NOSE DAY ACTUALLY In this gigantically jolly episode of Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are cranking up the comedy and counting down their Top 10 Funny Christmas Songs! From parody classics and novelty tunes to unintentionally hilarious holiday bops, the guys break down the funniest Christmas songs ever written — and explain exactly why each track cracks them up. Expect iconic giggle-worthy picks, deep-cut comedy gems, and maybe even a few songs you forgot were absolute comedic gold. PLUS — Eric and Danny catch up on what’s new as they prepare for Christmas 2025, and Producer Chris returns with the fan-favorite game “Samtsirhc” (the backwards Christmas song game!) That’s right… 🎶 samtsirhc… where holiday hits are flipped in reverse and chaos, confusion, and Christmas magic ensue. 🎄 TAP TO CHECK OUT "GOOD KING WENCESLAS" BY VBDC And of course, no episode would be complete without the usual swirl of random holiday (and non-holiday) detours, nostalgic stories, and nonsensical conversations that keep Christmas Countdown listeners laughing all season long. So grab your cocoa, warm up your funny bone, and get ready for the jolliest playlist of comedy Christmas classics! 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening 🎄 Stay festive with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 time for another sleigh-ride through the week’s biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news segment 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 In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the most buzzworthy Christmas news of the season, including: 🎸 Good Charlotte releasing a powerful and nostalgic cover of the holiday classic “Fairytale of New York” 🎄 Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen reuniting at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, sending How the Grinch Stole Christmas fans into a frenzy of festive feels 🍕🐢 A brand-new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Christmas short — Chrome Alone 2: Lost in New Jersey — giving us holiday hijinks AND turtle power 🌲 A heartwarming new documentary on Amazon Prime: “Merchants of Joy,” spotlighting the iconic Christmas tree sellers who bring holiday magic to the sidewalks of New York City With their signature festive humor, nostalgic joy, and merry mischief, Eric and Danny break down each story with the perfect blend of fun, warmth, and Christmas spirit. BIG NEWS! Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is live on all podcast platforms — with full video episodes available on YouTube! Join Eric and Danny for brand-new countdowns, celebrity interviews, games, and all the massively merry vibes you wait for all year long. Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love the show, please rate and review wherever you listen, and follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily holly-jolly updates and behind-the-scenes fun! So grab your cocoa, plug in those twinkle lights, and enjoy another festive, musical, heart-warming edition of Merry Minutes — your weekly sleigh ride through all things Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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