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Christmas Countdown
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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
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Mele Kalikimaka May: Christmas Music, Holiday Games, Accidental Traditions and Maycember!
5d ago01:05:03Tap to summarizeIn 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
Transcribe →Arctic April: Holiday Traditions, Santa Claus' Workout Routine, Christmas Appetizers and More!
Apr 2701:03:58Tap to summarizeWho 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
Transcribe →Merry March: Christmas Food, Holiday Wardrobe, Christmas Decor... and more!
Mar 3000:59:46Tap to summarizeWho 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
Transcribe →The Countdown to Christmas 2026 Begins! NEW Offseason Format Revealed
Feb 2300:58:34Tap to summarizeWho 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
Transcribe →Unwrapped: Christmas 2025
Dec 3000:55:44Tap to summarizeChristmas 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
Transcribe →Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests
Dec 2202:48:33Tap to summarizeIt’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
Transcribe →Merry Minutes: Home Alone Gingerbread House, Little Nero’s, & Mitch Wood Interview
Dec 1800:37:12Tap to summarizeIt’s another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 TAP TO LISTEN TO CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY 🎄 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 episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the biggest and boldest Christmas headlines of the season, including: 🏠 Home Alone turns 35! To celebrate the milestone anniversary, Disney+ is attempting to break a Guinness World Record by building the largest gingerbread house ever — a massive Home Alone–inspired house right in Hollywood, CA! The celebration also includes a heart-warming collaboration with Clear called “No Kevin Left Behind.” 🍕📍 Live Field Report Alert! “Jingle Bell Jordan” patches in live on the scene from Little Nero’s Pizza in Studio City, CA, bringing boots-on-the-ground reporting straight from one of the most iconic Home Alone locations of all time. 🎶🎭 Special Guest: Mitch Wood! Actor and content creator Mitch Wood joins the show to chat about how he got his start in theatre content creation, his most memorable viral videos, and the inspiration behind his brand-new holiday bop, “Christmas Came Early.” (Trust us — it’s going straight on your festive playlist.) As always, Eric and Danny deliver their signature festive humor, holiday heart, and wildly merry banter, making this episode feel like Christmas morning with extra toppings. 🎅 BIG NEWS! Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube and all podcast platforms! Tune in now for brand-new countdowns, celebrity guests, festive games, and the most wonderful fun of the year. 🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Love the show? Please rate and review wherever you listen — it helps spread the cheer! And don’t forget to follow us on social media @ChristmasCountdownShow for daily doses of holiday magic, behind-the-scenes fun, and breaking Christmas news. So grab your cocoa, cue the carols, and settle in — because this episode of Merry Minutes proves that Christmas can come early… and in gingerbread form. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:39 Home Alone Gingerbread House World Record Attempt 02:47 Home Alone + Clear Collaboration 04:04 Little Nero's Pizza Disney + Activation 06:24 Jingle Bell Jordan Arrives in Studio 09:35 Mitch Wood Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Top 10 Christmas Commercials
Dec 1502:08:12Tap to summarizeTop 10 Christmas Commercials – The Ads That Make Us Laugh, Cry & Feel ALL the Holiday Feels! 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS Grab the hot cocoa… and definitely grab the tissues because in this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Commercials — the iconic, emotional, hilarious, heartwarming ads that define the season and make us feel like kids all over again. From tear-jerking storytelling to magical brand mascots, from nostalgic classics to those commercials that sneak-attack your emotions every single year, Eric and Danny share their 10–1 picks and break down why each commercial hit them right in the feels. Whether it’s laughter, goosebumps, or full-on holiday tears, this countdown delivers major Christmas spirit. Eric and Danny also catch up on life as they gear up for Christmas 2025, and take on several rounds of the festively fun holiday game “I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends” with Producer Chris — a game guaranteed to create chaos, camaraderie, and big-time Christmas laughs. And of course… in classic Christmas Countdown fashion… plenty of delightful, totally unplanned tangents ensue. So cozy up, get ready to feel ALL the emotions, and join the guys for a countdown that celebrates the commercials that make the holiday season truly magical. 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps spread Christmas cheer far and wide! 🎄 Stay merry with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow DANNY'S TOP 10 COMMERCIALS 10 - Rockapella Folgers: https://youtu.be/Oe-qhXCGwNg?si=eo9Ea6MeDaymm5yV 9 - Coca Cola Polar Bears: https://youtu.be/ahe2r5fB5hU?si=nXppsVSxRsvIf-o_ 8 - Amazon Singing Commercials: https://youtu.be/8JWQy713cHs?si=Y28mN7xvYKtyhQ5u&t=187 7 - Apple Frankenstein: https://youtu.be/bFf3r-pT_WA 6 - Amazon Joyride: https://youtu.be/iYXfgfKfHig 5 -WestJet: https://youtu.be/zIEIvi2MuEk 4 - Hershey Kisses: https://youtu.be/zEhFg6sIOEA 3 - Disney: https://youtu.be/tl57Gy5X_Kg 2 - Chevy: https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc?si=j-I9A2GbINfoakPi 1 - Doc Morris: https://youtu.be/0Ha1dtAFbAA?si=kTXthY3cuq1Q3ciP ERIC'S TOP 10 COMMERCIALS 10 - Frankie’s Holiday 2016 Apple https://youtu.be/bFf3r-pT_WA 9 - Hershey Bells 1989 https://youtu.be/zEhFg6sIOEA 8 - Apple The Suprise 2019 https://youtu.be/Rx0om7rWhl0 7 - Folgers Brothers Home 2009 https://youtu.be/uMwFWDIFVCU 6 - Waitrose Keira Knightly love 2025 https://youtu.be/U0lMVhbsypA 5 - Sainsbury’s 1914 -2014- World War 1 Christmas https://youtu.be/NWF2JBb1bvM 4 - Corona O Tanenbaum 1990 https://youtu.be/rADeG4O9OiY 3 - Chevy 2024 Grandma takes a ride to remember https://youtu.be/EeaHlhDypFw 2 - Chevy Memory Lane 2025 https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc 1 - Doc Morris GranDpa Kettle Bell 2020 https://youtu.be/Z_R4q70_rJg TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 06:25 Reviews 14:08 Eric's Christmas Jokes 16:56 Mailbag 37:47 Catch Up/Small Talk 51:24 Tinsel Tunes 58:56 Game: "I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends" 1:10:56 The Countdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Bonus Episode #508 - Top 10 Christmas Song Duets | Part 2
Dec 1200:37:27Tap to summarizeOkay...This just might be the best, most unhinged and fun bonus episode we've ever recorded. So we thought, it's the holiday season, let's release it on the main feed for everyone to enjoy! If you want more bonus episodes like this one, PLUS ad-free versions of every episode in our catalogue, welcome swag AND access to the most merry and kind private community on Facebook, CLICK HERE to join our Patreon family. Merrrrrrrry Christmas and Happy Holidays! - Eric and Danny 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Merry Minutes: Disney World Christmas Movie, Build-A-Bear Collab & A Visit from Santa’s Chief Storyteller!
Dec 1100:32:35Tap to summarizeIt’s time for another sleigh-ride through the biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your festive friends Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 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 episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the most exciting and joy-sparked Christmas stories of the week, including: 🧸 Build-A-Bear x National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! A brand-new collab inspired by the Griswolds that’s guaranteed to bring big laughs — and even bigger nostalgia — to your holiday season. 🎄 TAP FOR BUILD-A-BEAR COUSIN EDDIE PLUSH 🎥✨ Hallmark Channel + Disney Parks = Magic! The two holiday giants join forces for their brand-new Christmas movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, and it’s shaping up to be the most magical movie mashup of the season. 🎅📖 A Very Special Conversation with Santa’s Chief Storyteller, Chanda Bell! The co-creator of Elf on the Shelf stops by to share: — The story of the very first Scout Elf, Fisbee — What it’s like being the official voice of the Santaverse — Behind-the-scenes magic from the upcoming animated series Scout Elf Squad 🎄 TAP FOR SCOUT ELF SQUAD It’s heartfelt, whimsical, and pure North Pole charm. As always, Eric and Danny sprinkle in their signature holiday humor, festive fun, and warmhearted banter, making this episode feel like Christmas morning wrapped in a bow. 🎅 BIG NEWS!Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube and all podcast platforms! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, special guests, festive games, and massively merry vibes. 🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: If you’re loving the fun, don’t forget to rate and review the show — it helps Christmas fans everywhere discover the magic! And follow the show on social: @christmascountdownshow for daily cheer, behind-the-scenes moments, and Santa-approved silliness. So grab a mug of cocoa, fluff your Scout Elf’s hat, and settle in for another joy-packed edition of Merry Minutes — your weekly sleigh ride through all things Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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