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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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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
Transcribe →Top 10 Christmas Song Duets
Dec 802:28:32Tap to summarizeGrab your cocoa and warm up those vocal cords — it’s duet time on Christmas Countdown! 🎄 TAP HERE FOR THE "100 GREATEST CHRISTMAS SONGS EVER" PLAYLIST 🎄 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 episode of the hit holiday podcast, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Song Duets, celebrating the festive pairings that make the season sound so magical. From modern hits to timeless classics, the guys break down their 10–1 picks, why each duet made their list, and what they love most about these perfectly paired holiday voices. Prepare for harmonies, hilarity, and maybe a little friendly disagreement. Eric and Danny also catch up on everything happening in their lives as they gear up for Christmas 2025, then team up (or face off!) in a round of the beloved Nearly Impossible Trivia Game with Producer Chris. And of course, things get wonderfully sidetracked with random holiday (and non-holiday) stories, laughter, and classic Christmas Countdown chaos. Whether you're into jazzy crooners, pop power couples, country collabs, or legendary throwback duets, this episode hits every festive note. 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps spread Christmas cheer all year long! 🎄 Stay merry with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Merry Minutes ft. Mitch Grassi from Pentatonix
Dec 400:30:06Tap to summarizeChristmas Countdown's Merry Minutes is back with another massively merry edition of your favorite weekly holiday news show. In this special episode, Eric and Danny are joined by Mitch Grassi — founding member of Pentatonix, holiday music legend, and all-around Christmas icon. 🎄 TAP TO WATCH PENTATONIX + FRANK SINATRA'S MUSIC VIDEO 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS Together they dive into: 🎶 How Mitch got into a cappella music (and the moment he knew PTX had something truly magical) 🎄 Mitch’s deep love for the holiday season and the traditions that shaped his Christmas spirit 💿 Pentatonix’s brand-new holiday album Christmas in the City 🕺 Their dreamy duet with Frank Sinatra on “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” 🎧 PLUS — Mitch jumps in on the fun and reveals his Top 3 favorite modern Christmas songs of all time! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:25 Eric's Christmas Jokes 03:07 Christmas News: A Home Alone Sequel with Macaulay Culkin? 06:14 Mitch Grassi Interview 25:32 Reacting to Mitch Interview plus Wrap Up This episode is bursting with joy, nostalgia, behind-the-music moments, and enough festive cheer to keep your holiday spirit glowing long after the snow melts. 🎅 BIG NEWS! Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube AND all podcast platforms! Don’t miss new countdowns, special guests, musical surprises, and more holly-jolly fun all season long. 🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: If you love the episode, please rate and review the show, and follow us on social media @christmascountdownshow for daily doses of holiday magic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Top 10 Funny Christmas Songs
Dec 101:50:36Tap to summarizeGet ready to giggle & laugh ‘til your belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly! 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH RED NOSE DAY ACTUALLY In this gigantically jolly episode of Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are cranking up the comedy and counting down their Top 10 Funny Christmas Songs! From parody classics and novelty tunes to unintentionally hilarious holiday bops, the guys break down the funniest Christmas songs ever written — and explain exactly why each track cracks them up. Expect iconic giggle-worthy picks, deep-cut comedy gems, and maybe even a few songs you forgot were absolute comedic gold. PLUS — Eric and Danny catch up on what’s new as they prepare for Christmas 2025, and Producer Chris returns with the fan-favorite game “Samtsirhc” (the backwards Christmas song game!) That’s right… 🎶 samtsirhc… where holiday hits are flipped in reverse and chaos, confusion, and Christmas magic ensue. 🎄 TAP TO CHECK OUT "GOOD KING WENCESLAS" BY VBDC And of course, no episode would be complete without the usual swirl of random holiday (and non-holiday) detours, nostalgic stories, and nonsensical conversations that keep Christmas Countdown listeners laughing all season long. So grab your cocoa, warm up your funny bone, and get ready for the jolliest playlist of comedy Christmas classics! 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening 🎄 Stay festive with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow 🎄 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 →Unwrapped: Christmas 2024
Dec 30, 202400:50:23Tap to summarizeIn this heartwarming and hilarious special bonus episode of Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan recap and share their favorite Christmas 2024 memories! From the gifts that made them laugh to the family moments that made them cry (in the best way possible), the duo dives into everything that made their Christmas Days extra special.Get ready for a festive recap of the holiday magic, the best (and funniest) presents they gave and received, and a behind-the-scenes peek at their family celebrations. Whether it was a surprise gift, a chaotic holiday dinner, or a heartwarming moment with loved ones, Eric and Danny share it all, with their signature wit and charm.So grab your mug of hot cocoa, settle in, and join the fun as these two Christmas enthusiasts spread some holiday cheer with stories that will leave you laughing, reminiscing, and maybe even planning for next year!Tune in for the laughs, the love, and the unwrapping of Christmas magic on this festively fun episode of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!🎄 JOIN OUR PATREON HERE🎄 WATCH OUR NEW MUSIC VIDEO, "PUN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS," HERE 🎄 CHECK OUT OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES HERE🎄 FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Top 10 Boy Band vs Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs | Part 2
Dec 23, 202402:26:19Tap to summarizeIt’s the season 4 finale of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, and we’re wrapping up the year with a holiday showdown that’s bound to rock your stockings off! In this festive finale, Eric and Danny countdown their Top 5 Boy Band vs. Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs—think *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Good Charlotte, and more—making the case for why your favorite Christmas bops should be at the top of your playlist!But that’s not all, folks! The dynamic duo also catch up on all the latest Christmas buzz, sharing what's been going on in their lives and keeping you in the loop with all the merry moments from around the world.Plus, they dive into a mountain of fan mail, answering your questions, reading heartfelt messages, and giving shoutouts to the most merry Christmas-loving listeners out there.And because no holiday special would be complete without a little fun, Producer Chris joins the chaos for a new, massively merry Christmas-themed game that’s sure to have you laughing, guessing, and maybe even singing along.It’s a jam-packed, joy-filled episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in for the perfect holiday finale—and we promise it’s all I want for Christmas content you’ll love!Listen now for festive fun, music debates, and holiday cheer—it's the ultimate Christmas showdown you’ve been waiting for!🎄 JOIN OUR PATREON HERE🎄 WATCH OUR NEW MUSIC VIDEO, "PUN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS," HERE 🎄 CHECK OUT OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES HERE🎄 FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Top 10 Boy Band vs Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs | Part 1 | Special Guest: Santa J. Claus
Dec 16, 202402:13:12Tap to summarizeGet ready to rock around the Christmas tree on this jam-packed episode of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! The holiday season just got a whole lot cooler as our hosts dive into the ultimate showdown: Top 10 Boy Band vs. Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs! Which side will reign supreme? Will it be the boy band harmonies of your favorite 90s stars, or the edgy riffs of pop punk legends? Tune in to find out—and prepare for some serious holiday ear candy!But that’s not all! Eric and Danny are in the festive spirit as they share the holiday fun they've been up to lately, discuss the latest in Christmas news (spoiler: it’s magical), and read through some fan mail from their loyal listeners.Plus, we’ve got a VERY special guest! Santa J. Claus himself drops by to give us an exclusive North Pole update, including the lowdown on his top 5 favorite toys he’s ever delivered to kids worldwide. Spoiler alert: one of them is a total game-changer!It’s an episode packed with holiday cheer, laughter, and plenty of surprises. So grab your hot cocoa, plug in those headphones, and get ready to count down to Christmas with us!Listen now and let the festive fun begin!🎄 JOIN OUR PATREON HERE🎄 WATCH OUR NEW MUSIC VIDEO, "PUN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS," HERE 🎄 CHECK OUT OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES HERE🎄 FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Top 5 Christmas Aesthetics
Dec 9, 202401:43:34Tap to summarizeThe holiday season just got a whole lot merrier with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan on a brand-new episode of Christmas Countdown! In this festive-filled show, the guys are diving into their Top 5 Christmas Aesthetics, from cozy cabin vibes to sparkly winter wonderlands. Whether you're decking the halls or just dreaming of the perfect Christmas scene, this episode will inspire you to get your holiday décor on point!But the fun doesn't stop there! Eric and Danny also dish about their recent trip to Big Bear Lake, CA, where they finally checked off the ultimate holiday bucket list item: golfing together in the mountains! (Spoiler alert: It’s as epic as it sounds!)And that’s not all! The hosts chat about the latest Christmas news, including all the must-know updates from the holiday world. Plus, they're joined by Producer Chris for a brand-new, massively merry Christmas game: Christmas Clash. Get ready for laughs, surprises, and some seriously competitive Christmas spirit!Tune in for: Top 5 Christmas Aesthetics to elevate your holiday vibe A hilarious recap of Eric & Danny’s Big Bear golf adventure Latest Christmas news & updates The ultimate Christmas-themed game, Christmas Clash Press play, grab your favorite holiday treat, and join Eric and Danny as they count down to the most wonderful time of the year—with plenty of laughs along the way!🎁 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with all your merry friends! 🎁🎄 CHECK OUT THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT CASTING PAGE🎄 JOIN OUR PATREON HERE🎄 CHECK OUT OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES HERE🎄 FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS HERE🎄 WATCH OUR NEW MUSIC VIDEO, "PUN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS," HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Top 5 New Catchphrases for Santa Claus | Special Guest: Caitie from Super Simple Songs
Dec 2, 202401:47:43Tap to summarizeHo ho ho! Get ready for a jolly good time on this week's Christmas Countdown with your favorite holiday duo, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! The guys are diving into the festive fun with their Top 5 New Catchphrases for Santa Claus — because, let’s face it, Santa could use a little upgrade on his classic “Ho ho ho!” From reindeer-inspired puns to some next-level Christmas lingo, you won’t want to miss their hilarious and totally inventive suggestions.But that’s not all! Eric and Danny also spill some exciting life updates and chat about the latest and greatest in Christmas news. And, as if that wasn't enough holiday cheer, they're joined by special guest Caitie from Super Simple Songs, who reveals her Top 5 Favorite Kid's Holiday Songs of All Time! Caitie’s picks will have you and your little ones singing along all season long.So grab your hot cocoa, snuggle up, and tune in for a festive episode packed with laughs, Christmas creativity, and plenty of holiday spirit.Subscribe and join the countdown to Christmas with Eric, Danny, and Caitie – the most fun, festive podcast of the season!🎁 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with all your merry friends! 🎁🎄 WATCH OUR NEW MUSIC VIDEO, "PUN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS," HERE 🎄 JOIN OUR PATREON HERE🎄 CHECK OUT OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES HERE🎄 FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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