Total Christmas Podcast

Jack
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  • Comedy
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A podcast that talks about everything Christmas... that's pretty much it.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 157 - Midwinter's Day

    Merry Christmas you beautiful people! We start the show by looking at the Winter solstice in the Southern hemisphere. Is there an equivalent of Christmas in June when the South of the globe has its shortest day? Then Bob Baker our resident barman looks at Wellington boots in Do You Hear What I Hear? There's no Christmas Quiz this episode, instead we have the triumphant return of Santa Banter, don't worry it's only for this episode. Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas? and he's looking at Bethelehem, but not the one you're thinking of. Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com A couple of episodes ago I looked at the Alistair Simm version of A Christmas Carol, I talked about George Cole the actor who played the young Scrooge. He went on to have a great career and he even released a Christmas song with his Minder co-star Dennis Waterman. It's called What Are We Gonna Get 'Er Indoors? and it's not great, but you can have a listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP8bqOcj9H8 This episodes recommendation is the autobiography of the actor Brian Blessed. It's called Absolute Pandemonium and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Get in touch: Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com Merry Christmas!

    45 min

  2. May 9

    Episode 156 - A Bad Education Christmas Carol

    Merry Christmas you beautiful people! We start the show with a version of A Christmas Carol. This is an episode of the BBC sitcom Bad Education. It has its moments. Then Bob Baker takes us to Poland for Where Are You Christmas? Next up we have a Christmas Story of Shame from our lovely listener Nettie Tebeau. It's a Christmas tree infestation. Then Bob is back with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he's looking at the word nob. Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com Last episode, somehow someone added an extra question to The Christmas Quiz. We don't know who that person was, but when we find out there's gonna be big trouble. This episode there are the regulation 10 questions, I managed 6, make sure to email in your score. Get in touch: Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com Merry Christmas!

    45 min

  3. Apr 25

    Episode 155 - Alistair Sim's Christmas Carol

    Merry Christmas you beautiful people! Last epsisode I told the story of shame about my Christmas jumer that was too small, but this episode we have a happy ending where a lovely listener gets to win it. Then I talk about a Christmas Not So Classic, it's from the very rude British comedian Roy Chubby Brown, it's called Rockin' Good Christmas and it's naff. Have a listen here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCc7AoLQzzs Last episode I mentioned the phrase 'Bob's your uncle' and briefly explained, well this episode Bob Baker has actually done some proper research into it in Do You Hear What I Hear? Then it's The Christmas Quiz, I scored a respectable 8, make sure you email in your score. Next up Bob is back and this time he's looking at Canada in Where Are You Christmas? Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com In the last episode I explained why the 1951 version of A Christmas Carol starring Alistair Sim was rubbish, this time I explain why it's fantastic. If you've never seen it, shame on you, but here's a link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knpvLR879fw This episodes recommendation is Welcome To The Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams, a BBC Radio 4 show that is very funny. Have a search for it, it's worth a listen. Get in touch: Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com Web: totalchristmaspodcast.com Merry Christmas!

    59 min

  4. Apr 11

    Episode 154 - A Christmas Jumper of Shame

    Merry Christmas you beautiful people! Do you think the Alistair Sim version of A Christmas Carol is the best? Well think again, because in this episode I explain why it's rubbish. This episodes Do You Hear What I Hear? is an interesting one, and Bob Baker looks at the term to 'read' as in to study.  Then it's The Christmas Quiz and after my pitiful performance last week when I scored a paltry 4, this week I've scored a paltry 4. Next up Bob Baker takes us to Austria with Where Are You Christmas? Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com Then we have a story of shame, but it doesn't have to have a sad ending, you can change the scripy, all you have to do is tell me the name of my pet mouse. If you haven't got a clue have a listen to the latest episodes of my daughters' podcast, I'm Not Complaining and you'll find out.  Here's a link: anchor.fm/notcomplaining This episodes recommendation is the game show Taskmaster. It's really fun to watch, but it's even more fun to play. If you've never seen it, have a look for it, it's great. Get in touch: Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com Web: totalchristmaspodcast.com Merry Christmas!

    53 min

  5. Mar 29

    Episode 153 - World Records, A Carol and A Quiz

    Merry Christmas you beautiful people! Last episode I talke about Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas and Bob Baker sent me a great versio of Our World, have a listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFvIIuvA4yE&list=RDuFvIIuvA4yE&start_radio=1 Then we take a look at some Christmas related Guinness World Records. How many candy canes can one man fit into his beard? You'll find out. Next up is Do You Hear What I Hear and Bob Baker looks at why us Brits refer to the police as Bobbies. This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is very short and is a sketch from Saturday Night Live called Scrudge. It's worth a look, so here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMKZctlLDPU We also have a short What The Dickens, and I discuss the word 'hello'. Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas? and this time he's found it in Texas. Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com In last episode's Christmas Quiz I did pretty poorly, in this episode's Christmas Quiz I did even worse.  Make sure to send in your scores. The recommendation is the film version of the book Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks, which is the book I recommended last episode. The film isn't great, but you can watch it for free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G40a7PWyewQ Get in touch: Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com Web: totalchristmaspodcast.com Merry Christmas!

    49 min

  6. Mar 15

    Episode 152 - Emmet Otter's Jugband Chrismas

    Hello you beautiful people! We start the show with one of the worst songs of all time. Mr Blobby was the UK Christmas number 1 in 1993 and it's pretty bad. Have a look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIRQrnPRiUk Then Bob Baker takes us to Mora, Sweden for Where Are You Christmas? Next up it's The Christmas Quiz. I scored a 6, make sure to email me your score. Ever heard the term 'Taking the Mickey'? Well it's pretty common here in the UK and Bob Baker explains it all in Do You Hear What I Hear. Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com Then we take a look at Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas, it's truly charming and if you haven't seen it, you should. It was cover a few years ago on the Advent Calendar Podcast, have a listen: https://adventcalendar.house/episodes/emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas This episode's recommendation is Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks. It's a book, an audiobook and a film, It's very entertaining so you should check it out. Get in touch: Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com Web: totalchristmaspodcast.com Merry Christmas!

    58 min

  7. Mar 1

    Episode 151 - Estella Scrooge

    Hello you beautiful people! We begin the episode with a Jack Ask question from listener Kevin Church, apologies because it's Valentine's Day related not Christmas. Do you know what the word 'Dross' means? Well, although I use it frequently, I didn't, but Bob Baker explains it all in Do You Hear What I Hear. This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is called Estrella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist. It was made during Covid and every actor was filmed separately. It's not great, but it's not awful either. Then Bob Baker is back with Where are you Christmas? and this time he's looking at Melbourne in Australia. Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com Next up my best friend (self-appointed), Chris Cavanagh, tells us his story about how he found out the truth about Santa Claus. Then it's The Christmas Quiz and I scored 7. Last episode loads of people beat me, let's hope that doesn't happen again. The recommendation is The Tim Vine Chat Show. It was a show on BBC Radio 4 and it's just delightful. Hopefully this link will work in your country: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08770wq/episodes/player Get in touch: Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com Web: totalchristmaspodcast.com Merry Christmas!

    54 min

  8. Feb 15

    Episode 150 - Merry Christmas Dear Phoebe

    Hello you beautiful people! Last episode I talked about a stage version of A Christmas Carol and listener Christy Easter sent in a link to her favourite stage version, you can check it out here:  https://www.nsmt.org/achristmascarol.html This episode's version of A Christmas Carol isn't really a version at all, but it's worth a look. It's a Christmas episode of a sitcom called Dear Phoebe starring Peter Lawford.   You can watch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snYEc2LhXOs Then Bob Baker, our resident barman, is here with Do You Hear What I Hear? and he looks at why us Brits are called Limeys. In this weeks Christmas Quiz I managed to score 7, make sure to send me your score. Next up Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas? and he looks at a town in Brazil called Blumenau. They have a lot of German heritage and so they know how to keep Christmas all year round. Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com Then I share a story of shame that happened to me this Christmas. It was a sad day for everyone involved. This episode's recommendation is The Unbelievable Truth, a radio show from the BBC. It's lots of fun so have a listen. Get in touch: Email: totalchristmas@gmail.com Web: totalchristmaspodcast.com Merry Christmas!

    46 min
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A podcast that talks about everything Christmas... that's pretty much it.

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  • Creator
    Jack
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    157
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Total Christmas Podcast
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    Total Christmas Podcast

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