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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · 15d

It’s the…the…the…THE GRINCH! We celebrate 25 years of Jim Carrey’s Grinch on our latest episode by learning about what it took to bring Dr. Seuss’ Whoville to life!
Plus, we count down the top 5 “Naughty or Nice” segments from Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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CWFC 148 – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

On this episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2000 adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey. We’ll also countdown the top five Naughty or Nice s…

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Alonso Duralde @aduralde.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy ‘Ber Months! There’s still time to pre-order the revised and expanded edition of my holiday-film guide Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas. #filmsky #booksky 📽 📚 preorder-movie-little-christmas.carrd.co

Cover of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, revised and expanded edition

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Aug 31

Very excited to announce our new logo for our 10th anniversary!

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Aug 31

Santa is about to make crazy tight turn! 😳

Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Aug 25

Put one foot in front of the other and walk on over to our latest episode about the Rankin/Bass classic, “Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town”

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CWFC 147 – Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town

On this episode, we’re going to take a look back at the 1970 Rankin/Bass classic Santa Claus is coming to town. We’ll also use some of that wintery Christmas magic to keep your drink cold, learn a …

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Aug 15

In fairness, Chris Columbus wasn’t involved with Home Sweet Home Alone. In fact, he hasn’t been involved in the franchise since part 2

Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Jul 25

It’s our 10th anniversary! Join us in our celebration with the cast from A Bomb for Christmas. Laugh along as the cast shares lots of fun and funny stories about making the movie. Plus, stick around for a *special announcement* before it’s all done!
💣4️⃣🎄

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CWFC 146 – 10th Anniversary Special: A Bomb For Christmas Cast Reunion

On this episode, we celebrate 10 years of the podcast and 5 years of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie, A Bomb For Christmas…with a cast reunion. We have a conversation about the making of…

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Jul 24

So much good stuff in Friday’s A Bomb For Christmas reunion episode, it’s hard to keep tracks!

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Alonso Duralde @aduralde.bsky.social · Jul 21

Pre-order now: preorder-movie-little-christmas.carrd.co

Pre-Order Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas

Links to Pre-Order Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas Revised & Updated Edition

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Alonso Duralde @aduralde.bsky.social · Jul 21

Library Journal posts a starred review for the revised and updated edition of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas (out 9/4) #filmsky 📽 #booksky 📚

Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas: Revised & Updated

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Jul 14

Happy Christmas in July!

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Advent KILLendar House @adventcalendar.house · Jul 9

🎄 Today on the podcast, Christmas in July continues with what is somehow the only animated TMNT Christmas episode in nearly 40 years.

With @durwoodclapper.bsky.social, @shezcrafti.com, and @shawnrobare.com!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Christmas Aliens | Advent Calendar House

A Christmas Eve car chase with Michelangelo and a kitty named Klunk. (Guests: Jaime Hood, Shawn Robare, Anthony Strand)

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Jul 9

What better way to celebrate Christmas in July than the 5th anniversary presentation of our original movie, A Bomb For Christmas? 💣4️⃣🎄parts 3 & 4 are ready for your ears now!

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CWFC 143 – A Bomb For Christmas – 5th Anniversary (Parts 3 & 4)

On this episode, we continue the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas” with parts 3 and 4. We will be releasing two parts of the movie eve…

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Jul 4

Get the fireworks started early with parts 1 and 2 of the Fifth Anniversary presentation of A Bomb For Christmas (the movie that asks: “what if Die Hard was a Hallmark Christmas movie?)

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CWFC 142 – A Bomb For Christmas – 5th Anniversary (Parts 1 & 2)

On this episode, we bring you the the 5th Anniversary presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas.” We will be releasing two parts of the movie every Wednesday leadi…

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Jun 29

Sorry, we are WAY late to Pride Month. But just as a reminder, everyone is welcome at Christmas! 🌈🎄

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you were hoping to hear Tim struggle to pronounce “”Poinsettia,” “Cuetlaxochitl,” and “Flor de Nochebuena,” have we got the podcast episode for you! Plus, you’ll actually learn about the surprisingly involved history of the ubiquitous, red Xmas plant

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CWFC 141 – Poinsettia aka Cuetlaxochitl aka Flor de Nochebuena

On this episode, we’re going to look at the surprisingly complex history of one Christmas’ most popular plants, the poinsettia, aka the cuetlaxōchitl, aka Flor de Nochebuena. We’ll also give you a …

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · May 29

So…I “fixed” something in the latest episode and then it apparently broke the episode in Apple Podcasts.

But now I have fixed the fix and it should be all fixed.

Sorry for the confusion!

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · May 25

Whoopsie! I said our email address wrong in the version of the episode that was initially uploaded. I’ve corrected it now, so if you delete the version that downloaded and re-download, it should be correct.

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · May 25

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · May 25

Our latest episode goes from Norse mythology to roving bands of drunken people, to repeated vandalism and arson. What has any of that got to do with Christmas? Because it’s the wild story of the Yule Goat (Julbocken). The goat of goats! 🐐

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CWFC 140 – The Yule Goat (Julbocken)

On this episode, we’re going to explore the very colorful history of Scandinavia’s favorite Christmas animal, the Yule Goat. We’ll also count down the top 5 corporate Christmas marketing fails, giv…

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Apr 26

Fresh off a Disney cruise,Tim brings a naughtical/Disney theme to the latest episode. And asks the question: What Do Sand Dollars Have To Do With Christmas?

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CWFC 139 – What Do Sand Dollars Have To Do With Christmas?

On this episode, we’re going to hit the beach and answer the question, what does a sand dollar have to do with Christmas? We’ll also count down the top 5 Christmas yacht rock songs, get an expensiv…

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Apr 26

It was pretty sweet. I miss the food most of all lol

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Apr 7

Oh snap! I didn’t hear this. I promised MY listeners an update. I will hav to do some research

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Mar 27

If you listened all the way through the out takes of our most recent episode, my youngest son would like me to inform you that there was a SECOND box of Ritz crackers in the cupboard.

If you haven’t listened to the episode at all yet, the above probably makes zero sense. Sorry.

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Can’t Wait For Christmas podcast @christmaspod.bsky.social · Mar 26

This month’s episode is about Christmas during the Great Depression.

I know…we’re a comedy podcast cliche.

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CWFC 138 – Christmas During the Great Depression

On this episode, we take a look back at what Christmas was like durring the Great Depression. We also give you a fun Christmas candle craft idea and countdown the top non-Christmas songs from famou…

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