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Paul F Tompkins and Janet Varney swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from T Rex, John Prine, the Everly Brothers and more. Also a Christmas mystery from Janet.Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at [email protected]:Paul F TompkinsMore info on seeing Paul live with Varietopia and other shows: http://paulftompkins.com/liveJanet VarneyGet more info on SF Sketchfest 2026: SF Sketchfest - The San Francisco Comedy FestivalCheck out Janet’s podcast E Pluribus Motto: E Pluribus Motto | Maximum FunProducer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereChristmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day - Brenda LeeChristmas Eve Can Kill You - The Everly Brothers2000 Miles - PretendersChristmas Bop - T. RexAin't No Chimneys in the Projects - Sharon Jones & The Dap-KingsChristmas in Prison - John PrineA Musical Christmas Card: O Christmas Tree/The Sleigh - Fred Waring & The PennsylvaniansGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: Big Band Version - Jimmy SmithWinter Wonderland - Count Basie OrchestraThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereVideos:Silent Night by Janet and Paul (along with Jonathan Coulton and Eban Schletter): Silent NightJohn Gorka’s I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: John Gorka - I Heard the Bells on Christmas DaySupport No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie NiekampSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hosts of the Eurovangelists podcast (Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée) swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Warning: This episode has an Explicit tag for strong language during the last two songs. That said, there is a warning in the episode when those songs come up.Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at [email protected]:Jeremy BentOscar MontoyaDimitry PompéeCheck out their great podcast Eurovangelists, covering Eurovision Song Contest developments present and past.The episode of Eurovangelists that Arnie guested on is here.Check out Jeremy’s podcast Mission to Zyxx, including the new prequel miniseries The Young Old Derf Chronicles.Producer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereFeliz Navidad - José FelicianoBirthday Card at Christmas - Jethro TullMary’s Boy Child - Boney M.Back Door Santa - Clarance CarterSleigh Ride - The VenturesEl Burrito Sabanero - La RondallitaHaving Grandma Here for Christmas - SubwoolferDon’t Start Without Me (2019 Radio Edit) - The FizzChristmas Wrapping - The WaitressesA Christmas Duel - The Hives, Cyndi LauperHo Ho Ho - TEYA, SALENAI’m Growing a Beard Downstairs from Christmas (feat. The Beards) - Kate Miller-HeidkeThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereSupport No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie NiekampSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hrishikesh Hirway (Song Exploder) swaps Christmas songs with Arnie. Their lists are VERY different. Songs from the Vienna Boy’s Choir, Dr. Dog, a “witch house” band and more.Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at [email protected]: Hrishikesh HirwayHrishi's Home Cooking podcast with Samin NosratHrishi’s ep of Hello from the Magic TavernProducer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereThe Little Drummerboy - Vienna Boys’ ChoirChristmas Cookies - George StraitHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Judy GarlandSweet Gingerbread Man - Sammy Davis Jr.King Night - SALEMPanpepato - Dr. DogMishima (Bob’s Burgers Arrangement) - Philip Glass, Bob’s Burgers, Courtney Swain, John Dylan KeithMiss Fogarty’s Christmas Cake - The Irish RoversO Holy Night (Arr. John Rutter) - Adolphe Adam, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Stephen CleoburyThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereYouTube videos:bobs burgers s13e10 full xmas xylophone songMuppet Songs: Sweet Gingerbread Man (Ed Sullivan)That cookie we mentioned at the end is apparently available hereSupport No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie NiekampSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musical improvisers Zach and Jess swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from Justin Bieber, the Chieftains, Kermit the frog and more. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at [email protected]: Jessica McKenna and Zach ReinoListen to Off Book: The Improvised Musical or check out thezachandthejess.com!Producer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereWe Need a Little Christmas - The New Christy MinstrelsDrummer Boy - Justin Bieber, Busta RhymesSkating - Vince Guaraldi TrioDisco Santa Claus - The Rain DollsOne More Sleep ’til Christmas - KermitThe Boar’s Head - The ChieftainsChristmas at the Airport - Nick LoweCome on! Let’s Boogey to the Elf Dance! - Sufjan StevensDominick the Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey) - Lou MonteThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereSupport No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie NiekampSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rapper Mega Ran swaps Christmas songs with Arnie to see what makes his playlist. Songs from Outkast, Run DMC, Weird Al and more.Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at [email protected]: Mega RanProducer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereSnow Business - Mega Ran, LeftyThe Nutcracker Suite (Remastered 1996) - Les Brown & His Band of RenownPlayer’s Ball (Christmas Radio Mix) - OutkastDon’t Believe in Christmas - The SonicsChristmas in Hollis - Run-D.M.C.Kissin’ By the Mistletoe - Aretha FranklinSilent Night - The TemptationsChristmas at Ground Zero - “Weird Al” YankovicThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereYouTube videos [this songs is currently unavailable on Spotify]:The Futureheads - Christmas Was Better In The 80sSupport No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size: Support Arnie NiekampSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.