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Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast

Tinsel Tunes Podcast – 2026 Fan-Driven Edition Now in its eighth year, The Tinsel Tunes Podcast is handing the reins to the listeners for 2026. Join hosts Scott and Duane as they explore Christmas music chosen by the fans—one month at a time. Each episode dives deep into the songs, themes, and ideas suggested by the Tinsel Tunes community. From timeless classics and modern favorites to forgotten gems and divisive tracks, no Christmas song is off-limits. The hosts bring the research, history, and

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47: The Little Drummer Boy

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2022/05/31

In this episode, Jay and Scott discuss the history of "The Little Drummer Boy" and also go deep into the Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet. They even dig up obscure versions of the song by Ringo Starr, Jimi Hendrix, and more. Check out the hilarious Saturday Night Live spoof of the Crosby/Bowie duet with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Versions of the song played in this episode: Julie Andrews Patapan (1975) Trapp Family Singers (1951) Jack Holloran Singers (1957) Harry Simone Chorale (1958) Bing

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00:44:52

46: The Twelve Days of Christmas

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2022/05/03

In this month's episode, we discuss the origins and history of the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas". Check out this Snopes article that fact checks the theory that there is are secret, coded Christian references in the song. Versions played in this episode: Portland Choir and Orchestra Perry Como Roger Whittaker John Denver and the Muppets Ray Conniff Singers Straight No Chaser Pentatonix Jacob Miller (reggae style) Mob Vibe (trap style) Relient K (pop/punk style) Sara Evans

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00:45:23

45: Carol of the Bells

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2022/03/31

This month, Scott and Jay discuss the history of "Carol of the Bells". Versions of the Song Featured in this Episode: The Tabernacle Choir The Crimean Chamber Choir (Shchedryk) Corey Lennox (Major Key) Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians Roger Wagner Chorale Phil Spitalny's Hour of Charm Robert Shaw Chorale Southern Raised (Country) Dylan Johnson (Reggae) August Burns Red (Metal) Aubrey Logan (Scat Jazz) Skatune Network (Ska-Core) The Regulars Band (Kittystyle) PocketsUke

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00:50:01

44: Jingle Bells

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2022/02/27

This month, Jay and Scott dive deep into the history of "Jingle Bells". Songs Featured in this Episode: Tom Rouch The Edison Male Quartet Benny Goodman Orchestra Glenn Miller Orchestra Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters Les Paul Don Charles (Dogs Barking Jingle Bells) Gemini 6 Broadcast from Space Dean Martin Frank Sinatra Ella Fitzgerald Michael Bublé Don Carlos and Glenice Spencer Sex Pistols The Ventures The Brian Setzer Orchestra Gwen Stefani Barbra Streisand

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00:36:29

43: Snoopy's Christmas

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2022/01/27

This week, Jay and Scott listen to and discuss the song “Snoopy’s Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen. Songs Featured in this Episode: Snoopy’s Christmas by the Royal Guardsmen The Story of Snoopy's Christmas (Intro) Snoopy vs. The Red Baron Squeaky vs. The Black Knight Return of the Red Baron Cover songs featured in the episode: Smash Mouth Nothin' Fancy The Hainings Sonic's Christmas by ChadGhostal1995 Crisis Crayons Fogbone James Beck Jingle Punx Rich Chambers

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00:59:10

42 - Silent Night (and a special surprise!)

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/12/07

Hello everyone! This month, we will look at the song "Silent Night" with Scott and Jay from the Jingle Jank Podcast. Make sure you listen to the whole episode for a very special surprise! Here are the versions of "Silent Night" we played in this episode: Matthew Green's Orchestral Rainbow Stevie Nicks Boyz II Men Bing Crosby Elvis Presley Andy Williams The Temptations The Carpenters Mariah Carey Josh Groban Michael Bublé Justin Bieber Kelly Clarkson (feat. Trisha Yearwood

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00:47:33

41 - Oh Come, All Ye Faithful

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/11/20

In this episode we'll look at the song "Oh come, all ye faithful". This is the "missing" episode from October, the audio was recovered from a dodgy recording and came out pretty good. There are lots of listener's versions in this episode.

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00:44:22

40 - It's a Country Christmas

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/09/27

In this episode, we'll look at some favorite Country Christmas Songs from our listeners and some other Christmas Podcast hosts. This episode is filled to the brim with music! This episode's top 5 list comes from long time listener Liz Asphodel, and we'll find out what her 5 favorite Country Christmas songs are as I'll read out what these songs mean to her. After that we'll hear no less than 12 songs that listeners, hosts, and I like. We'll close out the episode with another chapter of "The

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00:24:17

39 - Once in Royal David's City

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/08/26

Hi listeners and welcome to Season 4, episode 1.In this episode, we'll recap the past month as a bit has happened. We'll also deep dive in to the song "Once in a Royal David's City". I ask for help with next month's episode and get to listen to another chapter on The Christmas Carol from vinyl. Links to music used in the episode: Kings College Cambridge 2018 Kings College Cambridge 2008 Mathew Green's Orchestral Rainbow version

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00:22:35

38 - Up on the House Top

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/07/24

Welcome to July's episode! In this episode, I'll talk about the song "Up on the House Top". We'll take a quick listen to a listener's suggestion from last month's song, "The Friendly Beasts". We touch on an idea for next month's 3rd birthday episode. We close the episode out with another snippet of The Christmas Carol as recorded from vinyl.

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00:19:11

37 - The Friendly Beasts

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/05/24

Hi listeners! Just a short episode this month. In this episode, we'll look at one of the oldest Christmas songs, "The Friendly Beasts". We'll also listen to chapter two of the "A Christmas Carol" record from my collection.

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00:26:42

35 - Cliff Richard's Number 1 Christmas Songs

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/03/23

Welcome back to Tinsel tunes with our first episode of 2021. It's great to be back! This month I look at the two Number 1 Christmas songs from Cliff Richard, "Mistletoe" and "Wind and Saviour's Day". ChristmasClatter.com - The Merry Axemas: A Guitar Christmas episode with Scott and Jay of the Jingle Jank podcast. Links to audio on listen to on Youtube: Dennis Waterman - I Could Be So Good For You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRR-x9JZ_Oo Val Doonican - The Christmas Song

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00:28:47

34 - Frosty the Snowman

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/02/27

Hi everyone, it’s great to be back! In this episode, we’ll look at the song "Frosty the Snowman". We’ll also hear about a new Christmas Podcast called "Behind the Bells" and you’ll hear how Christmas was used to save my Christmas. (It will make sense once you listen). Behind the Bellshttps://www.facebook.com/SantaRobertNicholas Townshend Lights display videos (will updated with new videos over the next couple of days) on

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01:00:43

32 - Nightmare before Christmas

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/02/27

This month, we look at other versions of the music used in the movie "Tim Burton's The Nightmare before Christmas". We also look at a Halloween song suggested by listener Benji Pearson. The song is a mash up from the songs "Come Little Children" and "The Hanging Tree": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SFf1CLrGeI I'll also show you an other music podcast called Strong Songs https://strongsongspodcast.com/ A portion of the episode you'll hear is the episode Making Christmas

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00:20:45

31 - Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/02/27

Hello listeners! In this episode, we’ll look at the song "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". Also, do you want to find out what other Christmas podcasts are out there? Then listen to Todd from Christmas Clatter Podcast’s recent episode here to find out who they are. https://christmasclatter.com/do-you-hear-what-i-hear-podcast-edition/ Would you like to know all about the new Christmas music coming out for the 2020 season? Listen to Rikki from Sleighbells and Mistletoe Podcast as she talks to JJ from

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00:31:50

30 - Winter Wonderland & Second Birthday

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/02/27

Happy Birthday to us! This episode marks 2 years of Tinsel Tunes! In this episode, I’ll look at the song "Winter Wonderland". I also tell you about three, yes three, new Christmas podcasts: Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad Jingle Jank Podcast A Cozy Christmas Podcast Also birthday wishes from: Brian from Christmas Past Tim from Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast Chris and Kris from Christmas Time in the City Podcast Adam from Merry Britsmas Podcast Todd from Christmas Clatter Podcast Gerry from Total

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00:34:56

29 - Feliz Navidad

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2021/02/27

Welcome to this months episode! In this episode, we go into the song "Feliz Navidad" and listen to some versions suggested by some of our listeners. We also have a guest segment from Glen Warren from Seasons Eatings Podcast where Glen tells us about the Boar’s Head Carol. Links to the songs used in this episode: Shame! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXb6QI937tA Walk of the Earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwpvA3EsxIc David Hasselhoff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bBfUI5rHF4 El Vez

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00:27:23

28 - Tarja Turunen: From Spirits and Ghosts

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2020/06/26

This month we go dark and look at the 20017 album "From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)" from ex-Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen. We also have a short listen to three obscure songs brought to us from a listener.

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00:26:10

17 - First Anniversary Q&A Episode

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2019/08/26

In this episode, we celebrate our 1st birthday. I’ve been doing this podcast for 1 whole year? My, how time flies! I asked my loyal listeners to send in some questions, for a Q&A session and you did just that. We also find out what my top favorite Christmas songs are. We find round seven's Battle Royale winner and see who the contenders are for round eight.

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00:17:03

16 - The First Noel

Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast ·

2019/07/24

In this month’s episode, we look at the song "The First Noel" Find out what my top 5 versions this song are and learn about round 7 of The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royale 2019.

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