The Sounds of Christmas

Apr 13 2025 252 ep. 26 mins 12

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Ken Kessler from the online Christmas music station The Sounds of Christmas talks about the station, Christmas (and holiday and seasonally-themed) music and related topics.

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Deluxe Christmas Albums

Apr 13 2025 43 mins

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Sarah from Christmas Spirit News along with some input from Ashley (sort of) from the Christmas Chapters Podcast about "deluxe" Christmas albums - the ones they liked and the ones that felt like the artist (or probably the label) was just trying to force fans to buy yet another version of the album they'd already bought! Sara

Mariah Carey Lawsuit Dismissed

Apr 06 2025 7 mins

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks the lawsuit against Mariah Carey and her song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" finally being dismissed! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that made the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas st

Christmas Novelty Songs

Apr 01 2025 50 mins

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Scott from the Holly Jolly X'masu podcast about, in observance of April Fools' Day, their favorite Christmas novelty songs (and Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast weighs in on his favorites, too)! Holly Jolly X'masu Podcast Totally Rad Christmas Podcast Digital Dream Door's Novelty Song List The Spokeman's Novelty

Johnny Mathis and His Sounds Of Christmas

Mar 27 2025 19 mins

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Johnny Mathis' recent decision to retire from touring, leading him into a deep dive of Johnny Mathis' Christmas music! Johnny Mathis Last Four Concerts Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists th

Remembering Bob Rivers

Mar 13 2025 8 mins

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Bob Rivers and his Twisted Christmas Tunes! Twisted Tunes YouTube Channel A-Z Of Twisted Christmas Tunes Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of

Blues Brothers Christmas

Mar 02 2025 58 mins

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks to Kevin from the Tis The Soundtrack podcast about turning the Blues Brothers into a Christmas movie by replacing all of the songs with appropriate (in most cases) Christmas songs! Tis The Soundtrack podcast Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Chri

Mel Tormé And The Christmas Song

Feb 25 2025 6 mins

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Mel Tormé, the Christmas Song and his other contributions to the Christmas music canon! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas statio

Christmas With American Idol

Feb 17 2025 35 mins

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about American Idol and the many artists (and judges) that have released Christmas music! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station pos

The Voice At Christmas

Feb 09 2025 28 mins

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about The Voice and the many artists and coaches that have released Christmas music! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible

Award Season

Feb 03 2025 13 mins

Send us a text Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Christmas music at the Grammys and at the Academy Awards! Show links: Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station Find the Sounds of Christmas podcast Connect with the Sounds of Christmas on social media Check out all the artists that are making the 2024 season of the Sounds of Christmas station possible Support the show