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Christmas Countdown

A Countdown Network Production
  • 4.8 (24)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Semiweekly

Hosted by actor Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F Himself) and TV producer Danny Jordan (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Christmas Countdown is the #1 ranked Christmas podcast in the world. In every episode Eric and Danny tap into the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season by sharing personal stories, playing jolly games and chatting about the latest Christmas news. Then, the festive fellas count down holiday-themed lists, ranging from top 10 Christmas movies and top 10 tips and tricks to top 10 holiday traditions and top 10 Christmas songs. Follow us @christmascountdownshow

  1. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    Dasher Day 2026: Halfway to Christmas! ft. Santa J. Claus

    We're officially HALFWAY TO CHRISTMAS 2026, and Christmas Countdown is celebrating the occasion the only way we know how: with festive fun, holiday chaos, and a visit from the big man himself! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 Dasher Day special, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan count down their Top 5 Christmas Movie Characters They'd Love to Go on Summer Vacation With. From lovable elves and holiday heroes to unforgettable Christmas movie icons, the guys reveal their dream travel companions and explain exactly why each character made the guest list. Would Buddy the Elf dominate a beach vacation? Could Kevin McCallister plan the ultimate resort itinerary? Which Christmas movie character would make the perfect travel buddy? You'll have to listen to find out! 🎅 PLUS... a very merry surprise guest arrives! That's right — Santa J. Claus himself drops by the show to give an exclusive update straight from the North Pole, share what the elves have been up to during the offseason, and join the guys for a few spins of the legendary: 🎡 WINTER WHEEL OF WONDERMINT 🎡 As always, the wheel delivers festive surprises, holiday debates, and plenty of Christmas cheer. Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris also catch up on life since the last episode, read messages from the incredible Christmas Countdown community, and get delightfully sidetracked by random holiday (and non-holiday) banter along the way. Whether you're counting down the days until Christmas 2026 or just looking for a little mid-year Christmas magic, this Dasher Day celebration is packed with enough holiday spirit to carry you all the way to December. Follow, subscribe, rate, and review Christmas Countdown wherever you're listening. Keep the festive fun going all year long by following us on social media: @christmascountdownshow Happy Dasher Day, Christmas Countdown Crew! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 35m

  2. May 25 ·  Bonus

    Mele Kalikimaka May: Christmas Music, Holiday Games, Accidental Traditions and Maycember!

    In this fantastically festive offseason episode of Christmas Countdown, Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are bringing the holiday vibes to the beach for a Mele Kalikimaka May celebration packed with laughs, nostalgia, festive chaos, and enough Christmas spirit to melt a snowman. 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ The fellas kick things off by catching up on everything happening in their lives since the last episode, then dive into some heartfelt, hilarious, and wonderfully random fan messages from the Christmas Countdown community. And then… it’s time to spin the legendary: 🎡 WINTER WHEEL OF WONDERMINT 🎡 The wheel spins multiple times, with each landing revealing surprise holiday topics the guys must discuss on the spot. This episode’s festive mix includes: 🎶 Christmas music🎲 Holiday games & activities🎄 Accidental traditions😅 Maycember (yes… that chaotic “May feels like December” energy is VERY real) No scripts. No prep. Just pure Christmas chaos and cozy conversation. As always, expect random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents, laugh-out-loud stories, nostalgia, and the kind of festive friendship energy that makes Christmas Countdown feel like hanging out with your funniest Christmas-loving friends all year long. Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps spread the Christmas cheer far beyond December! Stay merry with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m

  3. Apr 27 ·  Bonus

    Arctic April: Holiday Traditions, Santa Claus' Workout Routine, Christmas Appetizers and More!

    Who says April has to be all sunshine and flowers? Around here, it’s snowflakes, sleigh bells, and seasonal chaos. 🎄 TAP TO PRE-ORDER DANNY'S 3RD BOOK 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 offseason episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with Producer Chris for an Arctic April hang packed with laughs, surprises, and year-round Christmas spirit. The guys kick things off by catching up on everything happening in their lives since the last episode — the wins, the weirdness, and the stories that somehow always lead to completely unplanned hilarity. Then it’s time for a fan-favorite segment… Fan Mail! Eric, Danny, and Chris open messages from listeners, react in real time, and celebrate the Christmas Countdown community that keeps the merry going all year long. And then… buckle up. 🎡 THE WINTER WHEEL OF WONDERMINT returns and spins a bunch of times, with each landing revealing a surprise holiday topic the fellas must discuss on the spot. Think: 🎅 Holiday traditions 🏋️ Santa Claus’ workout routine 🧀 Christmas appetizers …and whatever festive madness the wheel decides next. As always, expect random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents, nostalgic detours, big laughs, and the kind of cozy chaos only Christmas Countdown can deliver. Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps spread the Christmas cheer year-round! Keep the festive fun alive on social media: @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m

  4. Mar 30 ·  Bonus

    Merry March: Christmas Food, Holiday Wardrobe, Christmas Decor... and more!

    Who says Christmas is only for December? Not us. Not ever. 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ In the second fantastically festive offseason episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are back with Producer Chris for a Merry March hang that’s equal parts cozy, chaotic, and completely Christmas. The guys kick things off by catching up on everything that’s been happening in their lives since the last episode — family fun, memorable moments, and the stories that somehow always turn into balsam banter. Then… it’s game time. A brand-new Christmas-themed guessing game enters the chat, bringing surprises, laughs, and just the right amount of competitive chaos. But the real star of the show? 🎡 THE WINTER WHEEL OF WONDERMINT 🎡 The fellas spin the wheel five times, with each spin randomly selecting a festive topic they’ll dive into — from Christmas decor and holiday foods to Christmas wardrobe and beyond. No one knows what’s coming next… and that’s exactly what makes it so merry. And of course, in true Christmas Countdown fashion, expect plenty of random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents, nostalgic detours, and laugh-out-loud moments that make this podcast feel like Christmas all year long. Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps keep the Christmas spirit alive year-round! Stay festive with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr

  5. Feb 23 ·  Bonus

    The Countdown to Christmas 2026 Begins! NEW Offseason Format Revealed

    Who says the Christmas spirit has to take time off? The fellas are officially unveiling the brand-new format for Christmas Countdown’s offseason releases — and trust us, it’s going to be a game-changer. Think the magic of an advent calendar… combined with a massively merry spinning wheel twist that brings surprises, lists, tips and holly jolly chaos to every episode. What will the wheel land on? What surprise topics and questions are in store? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Of course, no offseason hang would be complete without the usual dose of wonderfully random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents, laughs, and cozy catch-up vibes that make Christmas Countdown feel like hanging out with your most festive friends year-round. Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it truly helps spread the Christmas cheer all year long! Stay merry with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min

  6. 2025-12-30 ·  Bonus

    Unwrapped: Christmas 2025

    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

    56 min

  7. 2025-12-22

    Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests

    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

    2h 49m

  8. 2025-12-19 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Bonus Episode #509 - Top 10 Christmas Commercials | Part 2

    In this ninth BONUS episode of season 5, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ each share 5 additional Christmas commercials that they love. The guys reveal and 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 bringing the randomness that makes our show so festively fun. Merrrrrrrry Christmas and Happy Holidays! -Eric & Danny

    34 min
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4.8
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24 Ratings

About

Hosted by actor Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F Himself) and TV producer Danny Jordan (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Christmas Countdown is the #1 ranked Christmas podcast in the world. In every episode Eric and Danny tap into the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season by sharing personal stories, playing jolly games and chatting about the latest Christmas news. Then, the festive fellas count down holiday-themed lists, ranging from top 10 Christmas movies and top 10 tips and tricks to top 10 holiday traditions and top 10 Christmas songs. Follow us @christmascountdownshow

Information

  • Creator
    A Countdown Network Production
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © A Countdown Network Production
  • Show Website
    Christmas Countdown
  • Provider
    Stretch Run Media LLC

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