Christmas Podding
Apple, Spotify
From preparing the perfect Christmas dinner to the story behind dad jokes in your cracker via the best festive films, there’s a podcast that covers it.
For some, Christmas isn’t just a few weeks of festive fun, but a year-round obsession with movies, presents, music, decorations and turkey dinners. Friends Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson are two such self-confessed “Christmas tragics” and their dedicated festive podcast covers everything from how to enjoy the Big Day if you’re spending it alone to buying gifts for the person who has everything.
Each episode starts with a jingle of bells and a hearty “Ho-ho-ho!” from Santa himself, so sit back, relax and listen with a glass of egg nog in hand.
Tis The Podcast
Apple, Spotify, Amazon
It’s Christmas Eve, the presents have been wrapped, cookies and milk left out for Santa, and you’re sitting down to get into the spirit of the season with a classic film – what do you choose? For Tis The Podcast hosts Anthony Caruso, Julia Colburn and Thom Crowe, it’s Will Ferrell’s 2003 hit Elf, which scores a perfect 10 on their “elfometer” rating.
Listen to discover how the trio rate Miracle On 34th Street, Home Alone, Krampus and many more festive films. With a bumper back catalogue of more than 250 episodes, you’re bound to find your favourite film discussed and dissected.
Christmas Past
Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google
Ever wondered how pantomime became synonymous with Christmas? Or why crackers came to be filled with a paper crown, toy and laughably bad dad jokes?
In his long-running podcast, Christmas fanatic Brian Earl delves into the fascinating history behind our favourite festive traditions, combining equal parts “nerdy deep dives” with heartwarming tales to put you in the celebratory mood. Just the thing to pop while you prep your turkey or untangle fairy lights.
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