Best Robert Loftin Podcasts (2025)

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Better Homes and Gardens (w/ Kim Cooper) 1:28:20

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What’s up, dudes? Kim Cooper from Planning for Christmas and Holiday Seasons is with me to dive into the Better Homes and Gardens Christmas issue from December 1985! It’s a Christmas across America, as the publication presents a treasury of Yuletide gifts, decorations, and traditions! Founded in 1922, the magazine became known as one of the Seven S…

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Mr. Dressup (w/ CJ Bélanger) 49:23

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What’s up, dudes? Merry Christmas in July! He’s a Mr. Rogers colleague who went on to become a national treasure! Yes, it’s Ernie Coombs! CJ Bélanger from Rose Suchak Ladder joins me to talk about a Mr. Dressup Christmas! In this 1989(?) episode, Hisani Clarke and Alyson Court join the titular host for a Christmas tree trimming party. Alyson goes t…

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Ozzy Tribute 2:03

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What's up, dudes? We here at Totally Rad Christmas are saddened by the passing of metal legend Ozzy Osbourne. We already upcoming episodes featuring the icon on Headbangers Christmas and Trick or Treat scheduled this season, but now they'll be extra meaningful. Stay tuned for those. In the meantime, check out these Holiday IDs from Ozzy himself! Gi…

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Lupin III part 2 (w/ Robbie Sherman) 1:03:42

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What’s up, dudes? It's the gentleman thief...or at least his grandson! Yes, Robbie Sherman from Conversations with Robbie Sherman joins me to talk "Lupin III" Christmas episodes! Taken from part 2, we meet Lupin and gang as they try to steal an important bottle of wine and rob Tiffany’s jewelry store on a dare. In “The Sleight Before Christmas,” th…

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Beverly Hills Teens (w/ William and Chad) 1:40:07

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What’s up, dudes? Come live your fantasy in Beverly Hills.Come on and make your dreams come true. William Bruce West from Remember That Show? and West Week Ever and Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ are with me to do that, and talk about the 1987 cartoon Beverly Hills Teens Christmas episode "Miracle at the Teen Club!" In this two-part episode from …

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Hallmark Dreambook ‘89 (w/ Anthony and Vinnie) 1:18:53

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What’s up, dudes? It's the Hallmark Ornament Premiere, so I’ve got the Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast and Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax here to talk the 1989 Hallmark Dreambook—all 32 pages of it! That’s right! We get into baubles and finials and cameos! Oh my! We talk our personal collections and which ones from 1989 we own! Spoilers: I…

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The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers “Marshmallow Trees” (w/ Kevin Williams) 1:03:37

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What’s up, dudes? It’s a space cowboy cartoon from the ‘80s. No, not BraveStarr. Kevin Williams from ‘Tis the Soundtrack joins me to talk about The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers “Marshmallow Trees!” Zozo and Rangers Niko and Buzzwang introduce kiwi trees to the planet Granna. Unfortunately, the planet's two suns have an adverse effect on the tre…

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Scrooge’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Christmas (w/ Ken and Scott) 50:30

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What’s up, dudes? I've got Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas and Scott Leopold from Holly Jolly X'masu here to talk the wonky version of “A Christmas Carol!” Yes, it’s “Scrooge’s Rock ’N’ Roll Christmas” starring Jack Elam and ‘60s/‘70s musical acts! Airing in 1984, the special shows Ebenezer Scrooge in his counting house. Enigmatically, a young…

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International Santa Claus Collection (w/ Jeff Loftin) 1:11:53

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What’s up, dudes? ’Twas the night before Half-Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there! Yes, he’s the magical gift bringer that makes children all over the world happy. Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas is with…

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1985 Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (w/ Tim and Charlie) 1:17:28

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What’s up, dudes? It’s the 1985 Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade, broadcast live on National TV! Disney connoisseurs Tim Babb from Can’t Wait for Christmas and Charlie Ague from Closer to Christmas and Ague Designs are here with me to break it down! Joan Lunden and Ben Vereen host this Christmas parade with narration written by Doug Cody. T…

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Announcement: Submit Your Alien Beast! 2:27

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We want to see your alien lifeforms! Have you created a cool alien creature for your 2s6 SF game? If so, email the details to us at [email protected]. We will accept entries until July 31, 2025. Please give as much detail as you wish. This can be for any version of Traveller or Cepheus Engine, but please tell us which you designed it for. Entr…

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Cluedo “Christmas Past, Christmas Present” (w/ Danny Davila) 1:18:28

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What’s up, dudes? Clue is one my family’s favorite board games. I’m joined by my brother Danny to talk about the British game show version of it. Yes, there was an extended Christmas special and everything! We’re talking Cluedo “Christmas Past, Christmas Present!” It’s Christmas Day at Arlington Grange, and the lady of the manor, Mrs. Peacock, has …

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Sears Christmas Wish Book 1985 (w/ Michael May and Chad Young) 1:30:38

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What’s up, dudes? Remember when Sears, JC Penney, and Montgomery Wards would print wish books? Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ and Michael May from After Lunch do, and they’re with me to look through the 1985 Sears Wish Book! From clothes to jewelry to toys, it had every gift idea you could possibly want! The book starts off with a nice little poe…

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Flashback Friday: Wham “Last Christmas” (w/ Duane Bailey) 1:23:49

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What’s up, dudes? Duane from Tinsel Tunes is here with me to talk about the 1984 Christmas mega hit “Last Christmas” by Wham! This catchy tune still holds a spot on most terrestrials radio playlists to this day! Wham! soared onto the charts in ‘84 with several memorable pop songs when George Michael dreamed about having a Christmas hit. One day, wh…

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SAFCOcast 40: Perpetual Traveller 1:14:12

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In this episode Bob talks with Traveller booster/evangelist/hero Greg Caires about the future of Traveller, the need for new players, what’s up with Mongoose, online Traveller play, and his new project, Perpetual Traveller! Edit! We were not sure about Mongoose having a Traveller “starter” set. Well, they do, and here is the link to their Traveller…

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Monday Memory: A Muppet Family Christmas (w/ Mike Westfall) 1:08:26

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What’s up, dudes? Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House and I take a trip to Emily Bear's house to visit the Muppets! That's right! We're talking the 1987 special "A Muppet Family Christmas"! We get into obscure cameos, Sam Eagle's one-liners, and more! Kermit and the gang travel to Fozzie's mom's house to surprise her for Christmas. Little do t…

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‘80s Wrestling pt4 (w/ Wrestling Bros) 1:09:41

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What’s up, dudes? It’s all about WWF Prime Time Wrestling Christmas 1987, battle royale style with Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa, Ron from the Film Strip podcast, Joe from Now Watch This, Manny from Feliz Christmas, Merry Navidad, and CJ from Rose Suchak Ladder! We talk Bobby the Brain and Gorilla! Also, we dive into Hogan and Dibiasi! We body…

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Gremlins, the Original Script and Novelization (w/ Ryan Estrada) 53:22

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What’s up, dudes? “Gremlins” is a classic holiday horror, and I’ve got artist and author of the Banned Book Club series Ryan Estrada here to talk about! Yes, we really get into the “Gremlins” original script by Chris Columbus and its novelization by George Gipe! In the original script, Billy is fantasy author and sticks up for himself much more. Of…

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ALF “Oh, Tannerbaum” (w/ Chad and Vinnie) 1:02:43

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What’s up, dudes? Wake up guys! It’s Christmas and I’ve hidden all the eggs! Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ and Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax are with me to talk ALF “Oh, Tannerbaum!” It’s the first Christmas episode of the series, and it’s very different front the more famous super depressing special. After ALF cuts down the family Christma…

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LOST EPISODE: Don't Open Till Christmas (w/ Ron and Jay) 1:06:53

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What’s up, dudes? It's a lost episode! It was originally recorded in 2024, but delayed due to lost and inferior audio. Yes, Ron and Jay from the Film Strip podcast are with me to dig into the low budget 1984 Santa slasher "Don't Open Till Christmas!" It's Christmas in London, and Scotland Yard is after a mysterious slayer of Santas. Somebody's kill…

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SAFCOcast 39: Into Out of the Box 1:10:46

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In this episode, besides reading some X-boat transmissions and talking about some Imperial News, we talk a bit about some articles in the Classic Traveller: Out of the Box series from Chris Kubasik on his Tales to Astound blog. It’s no secret (since we talk about is constantly) what we use Classic Traveller in our campaign. Chris’s exploration of C…

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It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (w/ Anthony and Jeremy) 1:05:44

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What's up, dudes? I've got Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa with me to dig into Charles Schulz’s Peanuts. That’s right! It’s the 1974 special It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown! Released on VHS in 1986, the gang tries to decorate eggs and prepare for the holiday shenanigans of the title character. Oh, L…

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5th Annual Totally Rad Christmas Awards 3:55:23

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What’s up, dudes? It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! That’s right! It's the 5th Annual Totally Rad Christmas Awards, also known as the Raddies! This year I'm in Videoland at the Palace of Power! Captain N, Princess Lana, Mega Man, Simon Belmont, and Kid Icarus help me host the awards. And I can’t forget to mention all the assistance I rec…

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Here Comes Peter Cottontail (w/ Mike Westfall) 56:50

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What’s up, dudes? I've got Mike Westfall from Advent Calendar House here with me during this Passiontide to talk the Rankin Bass Easter special shown throughout the '80s, "Here Comes Peter Cottontail"! There's a hyper-color witch, a time machine, and the longest Easter egg delivering contest ever! If you're wondering if a French caterpillar with a …

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The Berenstain Bears Easter Surprise (w/ Jason Rhodes) 51:49

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What's up, dudes? Jason Rhodes from Holidays Unknown and I talk the third Berenstain Bears special "The Berenstain Bears Easter Surprise!" This one's got it all! Winter is stuck, but it's ok because Snarf can wiggle his whiskers and make it all better! Small Bear just has to get to him! Can he reach Boss Bunny in time? Can he make spring appear? Ca…

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Kmart (w/ Nicholas and Vinnie) 1:12:38

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What’s up, dudes? Attention, Kmart shoppers! Yes, we’re talking all about the home of the blue light special. It’s a Kmart Christmas! Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax and Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette join me live to watch some ‘80s Kmart Christmas commercials! The store that would become Kmart was founded by SS Kresge after he met Frank…

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SAFCOcast 38: Return from the Event Horizon 1:16:00

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We’re back! In this episode Jeff and Bob do their best to explain their way out of the fact that it’s been nearly two years since they recorded together! Seriously, we thank all the listeners who have stuck with us. We love doing the podcast. We jump into some X-Boat Transmissions and hear from numerous listeners. Bob then corrects a rules mistake …

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Santa Claus: The Movie, the Score and Soundtrack (w/ Robert Nicholas) 51:55

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What’s up, dudes? Merry Christmas 2!! “Santa Claus: The Movie” is a fantastic origin story, made better by Henry Mancini's score and a killer song of Sheena Easton. Thus, Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells joins me to really dig into a particular cue from the “Santa Claus: The Movie” score and dish about the Christmas carol medley of it all as w…

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Gremlins, the Score and Soundtrack (w/ Kevin Williams) 1:15:56

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What’s up, dudes? “Gremlins” is a classic holiday horror, made better by Jerry Goldsmith’s score and the killer hits of Michael Sembello and Peter Gabriel. Kevin Williams from ‘Tis the Soundtrack joins me to really dig into a couple of cues from the “Gremlins” score and dish about music theory of it all as well. We first get into the mega madness w…

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‘80s Cartoons We Wish Had Christmas Episodes (w/ Jeff and CM Chuck) 1:22:21

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What's up, dudes? CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night and Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas join me to talk about '80s action cartoons we wish had Christmas episodes! From Transformers to GoBots, from Voltron to M.A.S.K., these cartoons delivered action and adventure to the max! Unfortunately, they also left out the holiday cheer. Many of these c…

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SAFCOcast 37: Adam Kovac Interview 54:38

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Adam Kovac has been on the show before with Jeffrey Jones of RPG Ramblings to discuss their Scoundrels of Brixton projects for 2d6 SF RPGs. Adam has recently started his own publishing imprint called Boondock RPG Adventures and has published a couple of adventures for Cepheus Engine or other 2d6 SF games. In this episode we catch up with him and fi…

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G.I. Joe / Action Force #43 10:32

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What's up, dudes? Remember GI Joe? This real American hero was developed by Stan Weston and licensed and produced by Hasbro in 1963. They even coined the phrase “action figure” to help market the toys to boys. In 1966, the British toy company Palitoy licensed GI Joe and created their version: Action Man. Action Man was primarily developed with Brit…

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Monday Memory: MacGyver "The Madonna" (w/ Art and Joe) 1:24:12

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What's up, dudes? I need to release a new episode, but I only have a paperclip, some chewing gum, and a trash can. Guess I'll have to MacGyver it! Thank goodness I have Art from A Cozy Christmas and Joe from Now Watch This to help me! That's right! We're talking MacGyver! But wait! Christmas magic and miracles?!?! In a MacGyver episode?! Does he ev…

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SuperBook “The First Christmas” (w/ Art and Thom) 54:34

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What’s up, dudes? It’s Candlemas! Yes, today we say goodbye to Christmastide. To celebrate, I’ve got Thom Crowe from ‘Tis the Podcast and Art Kilmer from A Cozy Christmas with to talk about the 1981 episode of SuperBook “The First Christmas!” Once again, several Gospel pericopes are concatenated in this New Testament-inspired episode. While feeling…

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Christmas Music Triviapalooza (w/ Little #2) 10:40

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What’s up, dudes? My scheduled plans fell through, so here’s a fun little game my son and I played. Season finale next week! Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes! Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!By Gerry D / Little #2

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John Denver & the Muppets: A Christmas Together (w/ Mike and Tim) 1:22:25

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What’s up, dudes? Peace on earth, goodwill towards men and women and chickens and bears… and Dizzy Gillespie! Yes, Mike Westfall of Advent Calendar House and Tim Babb from Can’t Wait for Christmas are with me to talk all about the 1979 special “John Denver & the Muppets: A Christmas Together!” Advent Calendar House FB: @adventcalendarhouse Twitter:…

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Carol Aid “Carols from Heaven” (w/ Ken Kessler) 1:10:03

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What’s up, dudes? Remember Band Aid and its mega-hit “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” It spun off countless relief efforts, including Carol Aid 1985. Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas introduced me to this concert, and he’s here to talk about its MTV and Music Box broadcast! Carol Aid was a famine relief concert held at the club Heaven in London. …

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I’ll Be Doom for Christmas (w/ Jeff and CM Chuck) 1:00:48

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What’s up, dudes? CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night and Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas join me to talk about an obscure Marvel Comic issue What The?! #10! Specifically, we’re digging into the short story “I’ll Be Doom for Christmas!” Santa arrives at Doom’s castle on Christmas Eve, but is ensnared by one of Doom’s traps. The injured Santa co…

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Jingle Jank Podcast: A Midnight Christmas Mess 1:03:42

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What’s up, dudes? I’ve got a rad treat for you today! It’s an episode of Jingle Jank I was a guest on! Now you can hear me along with Scott and Jay talk about the ‘84 album “A Midnight Christmas Mess”! Or, even better, go over to Jingle Jank and listen there! Then once you’re hooked, you can like and subscribe and download their other shows! There …

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Ghost of Christmas Rad: G.I. Joe (w/ Todd Killian) 1:08:25

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What's up, dudes? The Ghost of Christmas Rad is here to haunt us with another early episode! This time it's all about G.I. Joe! Christmas Clatter host Todd Killian was the guest on my second full length episode! Enjoy! Christmas Clatter FB: @christmasclatter IG: @christmasclatter Twitter: @XmasClatter Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes! Check us ou…

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1987 Holiday IDs by E/P/A Recording Artists 4:14

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What's up, dudes? Time is a cruel master, and since I have no DeLorean, it got away from me. So, here are a few holiday IDs from 1987 by the Epic, Portrait, and CBS Associated Families! Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes! Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! La…

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1988 Holiday IDs by E/P/A Recording Artists 4:21

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What's up, dudes? Work is getting busier and busier. Unfortunately, that means I ran out of time to get a new episode ready. So, here are a few holiday IDs from 1988 by the Epic, Portrait, and CBS Associated Families! Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes! Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com…

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Davila Family Christmas yr 5 1:21:00

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Merry Christmas, dudes! It’s Christmas Day, and it’s my 300th episode! Listen to me try to herd cats in this very special Chattin’ with the Littles episode! And my bodacious friends from the Christmas Podcast Network show up just to Hit and with a Toaster! Not much else to say except that I hope you have a totally rad Christmas and a dope New Year!…

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The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible “The Nativity” (w/ Thom and Art) 1:19:54

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What’s up, dudes? It’s Christmas Eve! Yes, tonight we begin Christmastide, so I’ve got Thom Crowe from ‘Tis the Podcast and Art Kilmer from A Cozy Christmas with to talk about Hanna-Barbera! No, not Yogi or Fred Flintstone, it’s The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible “The Nativity!” Several Gospel pericopes are concatenated in this 1987 str…

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Ernest Saves Christmas (w/ Laramy, Chad, and Robert 1:21:08

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What's up, dudes? It’s 1988, and Jim Varney cashed in on his signature character from countless commercial! Laramy Wells from Moving Panels, DJ Chad Sheppard, and Robert Nicholas from Behind the Bells join me to talk all about “Ernest Saves Christmas!” What a wild ride! Ernest P. Worell, a sweet but silly taxi driver who at times suffers delusions …

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Vice Versa (w/ Tim and Nicholas) 1:04:31

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What’s up, dudes? Body swap films were huge back in the day. Did you know there’s even one set at Christmas starring Fred Svage and Judge Reinhold? Tim Williams from 80’s Flick Flashback and Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette did, and they’re with me to talk about “Vice Versa!” Upon returning from a buying trip abroad for the department store w…

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A Chipmunk Christmas (w/ Jeff and Jeremy) 1:08:26

7M ago1:08:26

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What’s up, dudes? Alvin, Simon…Theodore! Yes, it’s the Dave Seville (Ross Bagdasarian) musical rodent creation! Jeff Loftin from Lost Christmas and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa are with me to dig into the 1981 special “A Chipmunk Christmas!” Swept up in the Christmas spirit, Alvin gives away his cherished harmonica to a sick little boy. Meanw…

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Quantum Leap “Promised Land” (w/ Nicholas and Jeremy) 1:12:55

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What’s up, dudes? Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa to talk about the 2nd Christmas episode of Quantum Leap “Promised Land!” Do we talk physics? Not really, but we discuss Scott Bakula for sure! “Promised Land” was the 11th episode in Season 5 of Quantum Leap, and the 86th overall series episode. Written …

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Voltron (w/ Lucas and Chad) 1:06:20

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What’s up, dudes? Today we’re talking about the present Santa brought me for Christmas 1985. Yes, it's the Defender of the Universe itself: Voltron! Joining to dig into these Christmas wishbooks is my buddy Lucas Hinojosa and DJ Chad Sheppard! We dig into the history and awesomeness that is the mighty robot! It's a Voltron Christmas! From days of l…

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Top 10 Lesser Known ‘80s Christmas Songs pt1 (w/ Vinnie Brezinsky) 1:29:44

7M ago1:29:44

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What’s up, dudes? You know “Last Christmas.” You’ve heard “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” and the “A Very Special Christmas” album. Did you know there is a plethora of Christmas albums and singles from the ‘80s? Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax and I dig into lesser known ‘80s Christmas songs! From Lori Loughlin’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” …