Can't Wait for Christmas

In our June episode, you’ll learn about the halfway point to Christmas, “Leon Day.” Also we’ll take a look at some of the bad gifts in the 12 Days of Christmas song, get a special recipe form an even more special guest contributor, and continue the search for the ultimate version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:43 Intro 01:43 – 06:49 We Need A Little Christmas Now 06:49 – 09:50 5 Golden Things (Bad Gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas) 09:50 – 16:07 Leon Day/Half Christmas 16:07 – 19:17 Jingle Brawl Round 6 19:17 – 21:23 Wrap Up 21:23 – 25:14 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll & links) Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Infinitely Aged Christmas Pudding “Recipe” by Tim “Pixar” Babb (To be clear I did not write this. Someone with the same name as me did) http://www.bzarg.com/p/infinitely-aged-christmas-pudding/ The My Merry Christmas article about Leon Day http://mymerrychristmas.com/leon-day/ Leon Day Festival in New York http://www.leonfestival.com/

In this episode we dare to take a closer look at the Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, help you prep for Leon Day, and do another round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells; the Jingle Brawl! Download here! 00:00 – 01:30 Intro 01:30 – 02:44 We Need A Little Christmas Now 02:44 – 03:56 All I Want For Christmas is News 03:56 – 07:30 5 Golden Things (Ways to Celebrate Leon Day) 07:30 – 21:01 Santa Claus Conquers the Martians 21:01 – 24:22 Jingle Brawl Round 5 24:22 – 26:26 Wrap Up 26:26 – 28:29 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll & links) Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader'));

In our April episode episode we debate gift cards as Christmas presents, salute Michael Bublé’s Christmas album, check in on some Christmas news, and make beautiful music! And the Jingle Brawl rages on with out forth round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 02:00 Intro 02:00 – 04:15 We Need A Little Christmas Now 04:15 – 09:22 5 Golden Things (Best songs of Michael Bublé Christmas) 09:22 – 13:00 All I Want For Christmas Is News 13:00 – 18:37 Gift Card Debate 18:37 – 21:33 Jingle Brawl Round 4 21:33 – 23:26 Wrap Up 23:26 – 25:07 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll & links) Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Podcast Award (Please Nominate Us By April 30th) http://podcastawards.com/ Tim’s Christmas Pandora Station http://www.pandora.com/?sc=sh2978906140669316017

In our March episode we look for Christmas in other holidays, compare Santa to Superheroes, and possibly invent a new holiday…Christmarch! Plus it’s the third round of our quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:38 Intro 01:38 – 02:40 Need A Little Christmas Now 02:40 – 06:48 Five Golden Things (Christmas in other Holidays) 06:48 – 13:16 Santa…the Superhero? 13:16 – 16:08 The 2016 Jingle Brawl Round 3 16:16 – 17:58 Wrap Up 17:58 – 20:48 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll & links) Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Crock Pot Turkey Recipe http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/slow-cooker-whole-turkey/ Santa Vs Superheroes https://news.uci.edu/feature/santa-vs-superheroes/

In our February episode, we discuss the film Polar Express, countdown the top 5 Doctor Who Christmas episodes, and continue the quest to find the best version of Jingle Bells. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 02:40 Need A Little Christmas Now 02:40 – 12:43 Five Golden Things (Doctor Who Christmas shows) 12:43 – 15:16 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 15:16 – 24:08 Polar Express 24:08 – 27:28 The 2016 Jingle Brawl 27:28 – 29:15 Wrap Up 29:15 – 32:12 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll) Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader'));

On the first episode of 2016 we begin the quest to find the DEFINITIVE version of Jingle Bells with the 2016 Jingle Brawl. We also talk about some Saint Nicholas trivia, 5 signs the Christmas season is over, and a tasty way to hold on to the holidays. Download here! 00:00 – 01:37 Intro 01:37 – 05:40 Five Golden Things 05:40 – 07:04 Need A Little Christmas Now 07:04 – 07:57 Santa Babb’s Mailbag 07:57 – 13:23 Great Santa Challenge (St. Nick Trivia) 13:23 – 14:05 Who Sang It Best Results 14:05 – 17:14 The 2016 Jingle Brawl 17:14 – 19:10 Wrap Up 19:10 – 21:31 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki Vote Now In The 2016 Jingle Brawl (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the poll) Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader'));

In our Christmas episode, we talk about the classic television special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” rank the top 5 Disneyland Christmas songs, and discus Christmas birthdays. Download here! 00:00 – 02:06 Intro 02:06 – 07:54 5 Golden Things (Top 5 Disneyland Christmas Songs) 07:54 – 15:23 The More You NOEL (Birthdays Near Christmas) 15:23 – 19:10 BONUS 5 Golden Things (Top 5 things that got away from me this year) 19:10 – 26:31 How the Grinch Stole Christmas TV Special 26:31 – 29:17 Who Sang It Best? (The Christmas Waltz) 29:17 – 31:18 Wrap Up 31:18 – 35:28 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki “Who Sang it Best?” poll! Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Kringle Radio Hear Tim on Dec 23, 2015 at 3pm and Dec 24 at 6pm (all times Disneyland time) http://kringleradio.com/

In our November episode, we learn more about the lost Muppet crossover Christmas Classic, A Muppet Family Christmas! Plus, some guests stop by to teach some Christmas crafts. Also, listener questions are answered. Download here! 00:00 – 01:51 Intro 01:51 – 06:50 Five Golden Things (Signs Christmas Is Coming) 06:50 – 12:01 We Need A Little Christmas NOW (Poinsettia Craft) 12:01 – 14:25 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 14:25 – 26:09 A Muppet Family Christmas 26:09 – 29:02 Who Sang It Best? “White Christmas” 29:02 – 31:12 Contest Winner Announcement 31:12 – 32:54 Wrap Up 32:54 – 36:55 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki “Who Sang it Best?” poll! Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); The Can’t Wait For Christmas Online Store https://www.zazzle.com/cantwaitforchristmas/ All is Calm album by Bonfiglio http://www.amazon.com/All-Calm-Bonfiglio/dp/B00000ICPX Campaign for Eventual “Muppet Family Christmas” DVD Release Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Campaign-for-Eventual-Muppet-Family-Christmas-DVD-Release-156075031146689

In our October episode, we embrace the upcoming holiday of Halloween. Tim tells the story of how Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol (a ghost story) changed Christmas. Plus he’ll countdown the top 5 Christmas candies and you’ll decide who sang Frosty the Snowman the best! Download here! 00:00 – 01:29 Intro 01:29 – 04:08 We Need A Little Christmas NOW + Contest Announcement 04:08 – 07:32 Five Golden Things (Christmas Candies) 07:32 – 16:42 The Story of a Christmas Carol 16:42 – 19:07 Who Sang It Best? “Frosty the Snowman” 19:07 – 21:17 Wrap Up 21:17 – 25:39 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki “Who Sang it Best?” poll! Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); The Can’t Wait For Christmas Online Store https://www.zazzle.com/cantwaitforchristmas/ The Librivox Reading of A Christmas Carol https://librivox.org/a-christmas-carol-by-charles-dickens/ The Man Who Invented Christmas (book) http://www.randomhouse.com/crown/manwhoinventedchristmas/

In our September episode…Tim solves the real vs artificial Christmas trees debate. Also you’ll hear Tim’s top 5 Christmas episodes of television and you’ll decide who sang It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas best. Download here! 00:00 – 01:39 Intro 01:39 – 03:13 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 03:13 – 17:34 Five Golden Things (Christmas Episodes on TV) 17:34 – 21:52 Christmas Past vs Future (Real vs Fake Christmas Trees) 21:52 – 24:31 Who Sang It Best? “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” 24:31 – 26:35 Wrap Up 26:35 – 28:56 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki “Who Sang it Best?” poll! Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); The Forums of My Merry Christmas.com http://mymerrychristmas.com/forum/

In our August episode, you’ll learn the story of the song Jingle Bells, hear Tim’s top 5 non-traditional Christmas Movies, and decide who sang Santa Claus is Coming to Town best. Download here! 00:00 – 01:26 Intro 01:26 – 03:13 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 03:13 – 13:29 Five Golden Things (Non-Traditional Christmas Movies) 13:29 – 24:26 The Story of Jingle Bells 24:26 – 27:20 Who Sang It Best? “Santa Claus is Coming To Town” 27:20 – 28:57 Wrap Up 28:57 – 32:13 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “Who Sang it Best?” poll! Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Videos of the Songs: Jackson 5 Bruce Springsteen

Premiere Episode In the first ever episode of the show, comedian Tim Babb discusses A Charlie Brown Christmas, counts down the 5 funniest Christmas songs, and asks YOU if Dean Martin or Elvis Presley sang the better “Winter Wonderland.” Download here! 00:00 – 02:10 Intro 02:10 – 04:25 We Need A Little Christmas NOW 04:25 – 12:46 Five Golden Things (Funny Christmas Songs) 12:46 – 23:23 A Charlie Brown Christmas 23:23 – 26:16 Who Sang It Best? “Winter Wonderland” 26:16 – 27:41 Wrap Up 27:41 – 29:44 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “Who Sang it Best?” poll! Take Our Poll (function(d,c,j){if(!d.getElementById(j)){var pd=d.createElement(c),s;pd.id=j;pd.src='https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/plugins/polldaddy/js/polldaddy-shortcode.js';s=d.getElementsByTagName(c)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(pd,s);} else if(typeof jQuery !=='undefined')jQuery(d.body).trigger('pd-script-load');}(document,'script','pd-polldaddy-loader')); Show Links: Interview with Lee Mendelson, Executive Producer of A Charlie Brown Christmas http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/lee-mendelson