North Pole Radio

Apr 20 2024

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Each week podcaster, life long Christmas nerd and professional Santa Matt sits down with one of his fellow Santa performers or Christmas lovers and talks about all things Christmas including the art of representing Santa, movies, music, decorations and more.

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"Meet The Clauses" With Bruce and Kathy Norred

Apr 20 2024 50 mins

This episode, Matt is joined by Bruce and Kathy Norred, who have been portraying Santa and Mrs. Claus together since the beginning of their performing journey. They share their story and their views on the strengths of working together.

"The Business Side of Things" With Dan Greenleaf

Apr 11 2024 85 mins

This episode, Matt is joined by Dan Greenleaf to discuss the thing every Christmas performer wants to talk about but no Christmas performer wants to talk about: business. How to market, what to charge, etc. Dan ran a Santa agency and he knows his stuff!

"Turning Hate Into Joy" With Chris Kennedy

Mar 18 2024 47 mins

This episode, Matt is joined by Chris Kennedy, who responded to a hateful letter from a neighbor by becoming Santa and spreading unconditional love and joy.

"Coke's 2023 Santa" With Kevin Curtin

Feb 29 2024 55 mins

On the first episode of 2024, Matt is joined by a very special guest, Kevin Curtin, who stared as Santa in Coke's very popular "Anyone Can Be Santa" ad.

Christmas Performers Workshop Vermont

Jan 26 2024 4 mins

North Pole Radio is sponsoring Christmas Performers Workshop "Performing Fundamentals" in South Burlington, VT March 8-10

Christmas Eve Bonus Episode: "Reading From Matt's Books"

Dec 23 2023 54 mins

Merry Christmas Eve! Can't believe it's here already! On this bonus episode, I read a few chapters from the book I wrote this year, "Santa In His Own Words". I only get to three different chapters, but I just wanted to share a little bit of what I have been working on and the lore I have created. Have a fantastic Christmas!

"'The Santa Clauses': Season 2, The Rest of the Episodes" With Anthony Caruso

Dec 10 2023 38 mins

Matt and Anthony are back after life got in the way to finish reviewing season two of "The Santa Clauses"! What did we think overall? What parts did we like? What didn't we like? It's all here as we talk about the remaining four episodes.

"The Reverse Interview" With Stuart Deacon Jr.

Nov 21 2023 83 mins

Matt is joined once again by his friend Stuart Deacon Jr., but this time Matt is the one being interviewed! Stuart asks Matt all about his Santa journey and a few other fun things!

"'The Santa Clauses': Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2" With Anthony Caruso

Nov 13 2023 53 mins

"The Santa Clauses" is back on Disney+, so Matt and Anthony are back to review it just like they did last year! Hear what we think of the first two episodes: "The Kribble Krabble Clause" and "Floofy".

Christmas Podcast Day Special: "The Muppet Christmas Carol" with Gerry, Ashley and Robert!

Oct 31 2023 65 mins

Happy Christmas Podcast Day! This year, the shows of The Christmas Podcast Network are celebrating Christmas Podcast Day by cover different versions of "A Christmas Carol"! So, on this special bonus episode, Matt is joined by Gerry of "Totally Rad Christmas", Ashley of "Magic of the Season" and Robert of "Behind the Bells" to discuss the clas