Episode 163: The United Nations vs Rudolph’s Baller Party
By request, this week we cover a kitschy tune from a 70’s children’s record – and then try to out-do it. “10,000 Santa Clauses (But Not One Gift For Me)”… Read more »
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Episode 162: A Christmas Sojourn
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we’re listening to holiday music about the Emerald Isle! Join us for “Christmas in Killarney” by Bing Crosby and “Christmas Hooley” by Declan Nerney,… Read more »
Episode 161: Christmas Love Is Christmas
This week, we fall in and out of love with two songs that were totally new to us – “Christmas Love” by Martha Bass and “Love Is Christmas” by Sara… Read more »
Episode 160: A Gas Station Sandwich for the Ears
The Oscars are this weekend, so we’re talking about Christmas songs from movies! Good songs, from good movies? Naaaaw. Grab your popcorn and listen in to our discussion of “Grinch… Read more »
Episode 159: I Love This Cucumber!
This week we cover a request for two animated holiday musical numbers! We delight in the Seussian turns of phrase in “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” performed by Thurl… Read more »
Episode 158: F**K! A Year-Round Holiday Sex-Ed Podcast
It’s Ash Wednesday! It’s Valentine’s Day! And possibly more relevant to this episode, it’s International Condom Day! We listen to two Christmas songs about sex, a sub-genre of holiday music… Read more »
Episode 157: Reindeer Club
It’s Family Day here in British Columbia! Grab your sister, your Aunt Marie, and your weird uncle, and listen to some high-spirited holiday music with us! We review and rank… Read more »
Episode 156: Eagles vs. Cowboys
This week we hear some songs from returning requesters! “Please Come Home For Christmas” as performed by The Eagles has us contradicting ourselves and each other, while “Til Santa’s Gone… Read more »
Episode 155: Please God Let It Be Santa Claus
This week we cover two songs that force us to contemplate fear and desire, love and hatred – “‘Zat You, Santa Claus?” by Louis Armstrong and “All I Want For… Read more »
Episode 154: There’s No Place Like Home for the Johnsons
Buckle up for a car-centric episode of HARK! By request, we listen to “Driving Home for Christmas” by Chris Rea and “Home for the Holidays” as performed by The Carpenters…. Read more »