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The Audio Advent Calendar

MarvinDog Media presents The Audio Advent Calendar! Come back every day from December 1 to Christmas Day for a new auditory treat just for you! We break down every Rankin/Bass Christmas Special as well as discussing our favorite holiday movies and television episodes!

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21:01

Episode 26 - Ziggy's Gift (for Matt)

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/25

SURPRISE! Just when you thought you were out, we pulled you back in! But seriously, we wanted to do one more show as a gift to our friend Matt as well as a thank-you to all of you. We hope you enjoy this discussion of a special we didn't even know existed until about 2 weeks ago!Merry Christmas, Matt!

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22:14

Episode 25 - Top 3 Santas / Our Favorite Holiday...

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/25

Today's the day, folks! The big man has come and gone, the goose is roasting on an open fire, chestnuts are singing under the misteltoe....it gets weird around our house, folks. We hope you've enjoyed this journey as much as we have, and we hope you enjoy our discussion about our favorite Santa Claus portrayals and our favorite memories from holidays past. See you next year!

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27:15

Episode 24 - Favorite Christmas Movies

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2025/12/24

You knew we'd get there eventually. It's time for us to talk about our favorite Christmas movies! How much Chevy Chase or Jim Varney will show up? Only one way to find out!

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22:09

Episode 23 - Favorite Christmas Specials...

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/23

What, you thought Rankin & Bass were the only game in town? No way, there are a TON of Christmas Specials produced elsewhere, and today we discuss those! Hope you enjoy!

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22:01

Episode 22 - Favorite Christmas Hymns

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/22

Today we're focusing on the Reason for the Christmas season as we discuss our favorite hymns or songs that celebrate the religious side of the holiday season. As always, Pam has facts and Jeff has stories. Enjoy!

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16:27

Episode 21 - Favorite Christmas Pop Songs

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2025/12/21

Today we share our favorite Christmas songs from the radio (and TV and Film, actually). We finally have one bit of overlap, but we handled it well, I think. What are our favorite songs? You'll have to listen to find out!

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16:11

Episode 20 - Favorite Christmas TV Episodes

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/20

For our first non-review show we wanted to share with you our favorite holiday-themed episodes of television shows. We'll be back tomorrow with another fun-filled festive list! Hope you enjoy!

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25:56

Episode 19 - Santa Baby

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/19

Rankin Bass took a looooong (16 years) Winter's nap between their previous special and their final Christmas special. Santa Baby premiered in 2001! You didn't know about that, did you? Neither did we! Listen and learn what Christmas is all about, baby!

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30:41

Episode 18 - The Life And Adventures of Santa Claus

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/18

Didn't we just do this? Rankin Bass did a few origins of Santa Claus, and this was their last attempt. Was it their best? Having L. Frank Baum along for the ride didn't hurt, but you'll have to listen to find out for sure!!! HO HA HO!!!!!

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22:11

Episode 17 - The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/17

It's time for those 2 favorite Christmas traditions: Leprechauns and Banshees!! Yeah, we were as confused as you are. Just trust us, this one is better than it sounds, but not as good as it should be. We still enjoyed it, and we hope you will enjoy this episode!

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28:24

Episode 16 - Pinocchio's Christmas

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/16

If we said we loved this special, our noses MIGHT grow just a smidge. Seriously, there's quite a bit to like about today's show, but is it enough to make up for all the things we DON'T like? Listen and find out!

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27:59

Episode 15 - Jack Frost

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/15

BRRRR Is it chilly in here to anyone else? Must be that rascal Jack Frost! Today, Pam and Jeff discuss a special that isn't QUITE Christmassy, but it's still charming, and we hope you enjoy the discussion. Just be sure to have the cocoa and a sweater ready!

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28:12

Episode 14 - Rudolph & Frosty's Christmas In July

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/14

Wow. Rankin Bass really started swinging for the fences in 1979. This one is a feature-length movie that played theatrically for about a week before premiering on TV just around Thanksgiving. Were their efforts noble and appreciated? Weeeeellllll......maybe you wanna listen to this show before you find out for yourself.

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30:40

Episode 13 - The Stingiest Man In Town

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2025/12/13

Did we really need ANOTHER retelling of A Christmas Carol? Actually, this time, we did! Tom Bosley and Walter Matthau make this one magical! Listen and find out just how magical!

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22:05

Episode 12 - Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/12

Oh boy, folks, this is gonna be a tough one. We have finally reached a special that neither Jeff nor Pam can fathom anyone enjoying. Nestor is a rehash of Rudolph but without the fun. Content warning: We discuss parental death, bullying, and just general sadness. It's not THAT dark, but it's worth mentioning. ENJOY! (Or try to!)

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17:18

Episode 11 - The Little Drummer Boy Book II

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/11

It's another sequel! Rankin/Bass were REALLY trying to make sequels happen in the mid-70s. Did it work this time? Weeeell....it depends on your definition of "work" because Pam and Jeff didn't get a lot of mileage out of this one, but they did find a few things to enjoy. What were they? Listen and find out!

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30:07

Episode 10 - Rudolph"s Shiny New Year

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/10

The next Christmas special from Rankin Bass is about....New Years?? That's right, they gave us a post-Christmas special, but aired it BEFORE Christmas. Make it make sense! Luckily, the special itself is terrific and we think you'll love it if you haven't seen it before.

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22:52

Episode 9 - Frosty's Winter Wonderland

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2025/12/09

What's this? A SEQUEL? Yep! And it's not the last! We have a few sequels coming up, but Frosty got there first. Does this revisit hold up as well as the OG Frosty? Listen and find out!

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19:02

Episode 8 - The First Christmas: The Story of The...

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/08

Today's episode has a clunky title and that is fitting because this special was...awkard. This is another new one for both Jeff and Pam. Did they feel holly and jolly and all that jazz? Listen and find out!

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29:19

Episode 7 - The Year Without A Santa Claus

The Audio Advent Calendar ·

2025/12/07

Heeeeeee's Mister White Christmas, He's Mister Snow!!!! It's time to talk about the Miser brothers....for a few minutes. This special is famous for the Snow Miser and Heat Miser, but they only account for a small fraction of the runtime! Did this one hold up for Pam as the best of the bunch? Listen and find out!

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