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  • Top 10 Christmas Movies That Need a Sequel or Remake

    Top 10 Christmas Movies That Need a Sequel or Remake
    Nov 17 2025
    It’s time to bring some holiday magic back to the big screen! In this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan⁠ are playing movie mogul and counting down the Top 10 Christmas Movies That Need a Sequel or Remake! 🎄 ⁠TAP TO SUPPORT DANNY'S NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK⁠ 🎄 TAP HERE TO GET TICKETS TO ERIC'S SHOW 🎄 TAP HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR EVENT IN BIG BEAR LAKE 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ From timeless favorites like Elf and The Santa Clause, to underrated gems that deserve another shot at the spotlight (Jingle All the Way 2.0, anyone?), Eric and Danny imagine what could happen if Hollywood revisited some of the most beloved (and bonkers) Christmas films ever made. Expect hot takes, hilarious pitches, and maybe a few movie (and maybe even staged musical) ideas that absolutely should happen. Plus, the guys catch up on life as they get ready for Christmas 2025, play a massively merry Christmas-themed game called “Christmas Clash” (think Family Feud, but with way more tinsel), and—as always—spiral into festive fun, nostalgic stories, and random holiday (and non-holiday) chaos that’ll have you laughing all the way. So grab your popcorn, your cocoa, and your favorite ugly Christmas sweater — it’s sequel season at Christmas Countdown! 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 36 min
  • Merry Minutes: Home Alone House Update, 50-Foot Leg Lamp & Christmas Shopping Outlook

    Merry Minutes: Home Alone House Update, 50-Foot Leg Lamp & Christmas Shopping Outlook
    Nov 13 2025
    It’s another jingle-filled edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 WATCH FRAGILE DOCUMENTARY 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP FOR OUR CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYLISTS In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest can’t-miss Christmas stories lighting up the season, including: 🏠 Major renovations happening at the Home Alone house in Chicago! There’s a new owner in town, and rumor has it something very merry may be coming later this holiday season… 💰 A closer look at how the current economy is impacting holiday shopping trends — and what it means for Christmas lovers looking to spread cheer without breaking the bank. 🎥 A very special guest appearance from Reagan Elkins, the director of the new A Christmas Story-adjacent documentary Fragilé! That’s right — we found him! Reagan joins the show to share insider details about the 50-foot-tall leg lamp in Oklahoma and how it’s brought new life to his hometown. As always, Eric and Danny sprinkle in their signature holiday humor, heartwarming insights, and merry mischief, making Merry Minutes your one-stop sleigh ride through all things Christmas! 🎅 Big News Alert! The wait is over — Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is officially live on all podcast platforms and YouTube! Tune in now for brand-new countdowns, festive games, and the most wonderful laughs of the year. Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen, and follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holiday cheer! So grab your cocoa, cue up the carols, and join Eric and Danny for another episode packed with nostalgia, joy, and Christmas magic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Top 10 90s Christmas Songs

    Top 10 90s Christmas Songs
    Nov 10 2025
    Get ready to jingle like it’s 1999! In this massively merry episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are cranking up the nostalgia as they count down their Top 10 ’90s Christmas Songs! 🎄 TAP TO SUPPORT DANNY'S NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK 🎄 TAP FOR ERIC'S "WE THREE COWS" PERFORMANCE 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ 🎄 ⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS From Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (many people's queen of Christmas) to NSYNC’s “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”, Boyz II Men, No Doubt, and all the pop, R&B, and rock holiday hits that defined the decade — this countdown is pure 1990s magic wrapped in tinsel and topped with a shiny bow. Along the way, Eric and Danny catch up on what’s new as they gear up for Christmas 2025, play a massively merry Christmas-themed game with Producer Chris, and—as always—get hilariously sidetracked with random holiday (and not-so-holiday) tangents that’ll have you laughing all the way. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 6:52Jokes 8:33 Reviews 14:44 More Jokes 16:53 Mailbag 24:23 Hallmark Listicle 29:36 Game: The Twelve Days of Drummers Drumming 34:20 The Countdown So grab your Discman, light up that fiber-optic Christmas tree, and relive the most iconic Christmas jams of the ’90s with your favorite countdown crew! Follow and subscribe to Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening, and don’t forget to rate and review to help spread the holiday cheer! Keep the festive fun going all season long on social media @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 21 min
  • Merry Minutes: Chloe Flower’s New Holiday Album, Cheez-It House Kit Update & Memphis Giving Story

    Merry Minutes: Chloe Flower’s New Holiday Album, Cheez-It House Kit Update & Memphis Giving Story
    Nov 6 2025
    It’s time for another holly-jolly round of Merry Minutes — the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYLISTS 🎄 TAP HERE FOR CHLOE'S ALBUM In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny dive into the latest and greatest Christmas news stories making spirits bright, including: 🧀 An update on the rumored Cheez-It Holiday House Kit (and possibly even more festively fun, brand-inspired edible holiday house kits coming soon!)💖 A feel-good story straight out of Memphis, TN, reminding us all about the true spirit of giving back during the holiday season🎹 And — a very special guest! World-renowned pianist Chloe Flower joins the show to chat about her brand-new holiday album, She Composed: The Holidays! From cheesy Christmas creations to heartfelt holiday kindness to stunning seasonal music, this episode has it all — sprinkled, of course, with Eric and Danny’s signature festive humor, merry banter, and contagious Christmas joy! Show Some Christmas Spirit: If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app, and make sure to follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holly-jolly fun! So grab your cocoa (and maybe a handful of Cheez-Its), and join Eric, Danny, and Chloe Flower for another musical, merry, and mouthwatering episode of Merry Minutes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min
  • Top 10 80s Christmas Songs

    Top 10 80s Christmas Songs
    Nov 3 2025
    Break out the synthesizers, big hair, and Christmas sweaters, because this week’s episode of Christmas Countdown is going full-on retro! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR PLAYLISTS That's right, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are taking you back to the most tubular decade of all time as they count down their Top 10 80s Christmas Songs — think Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” and all the glittering, synth-filled holiday hits that defined a generation. From pop perfection to rock anthems to delightfully cheesy jingles, this countdown is pure nostalgic joy wrapped in tinsel and neon lights. Along the way, Eric and Danny chat about what’s been happening in their lives as they get ready for Christmas 2025, play a massively merry Christmas-themed game with Producer Chris, and—as always—veer off into hilarious, heartwarming, and totally random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 5:10 Reviews 10:30 Check In 18:48 Big Bear Lake Announcement 20:58 Tinsel Tips 23:46 Game: My Name is Url 31:34 Christmas Jokes 32:47 The Countdown So grab your walkman, pour some eggnog, and crank the volume — it’s time to jam out to the most iconic Christmas tunes of the 1980s! Follow Christmas Countdown wherever you listen to podcasts, and keep the festive fun going on social media @christmascountdownshow 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 54 min
  • Merry Minutes: Johnny Depp’s Dark Christmas Carol, Home Alone Celebration & “Fragilé” Documentary

    Merry Minutes: Johnny Depp’s Dark Christmas Carol, Home Alone Celebration & “Fragilé” Documentary
    Oct 30 2025
    The elves are working overtime on this week’s edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news update from the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Danny Jordan! 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap the latest breaking Christmas stories lighting up the season, including: 🎥 The brand-new A Christmas Story-adjacent documentary “Fragilé”, focused on a town divided over a massive leg lamp installed in the middle of a small town in Oklahoma 🏠 D23’s “On the Road” event series celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Home Alone — and yes, it’s packed with holiday magic and nostalgic fun 👻 Johnny Depp stepping into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for a dark, cinematic new take on A Christmas Carol that’s already stirring up buzz Of course, Eric and Danny deliver all the holiday humor, heart, and holly-jolly banter you know and love — with a few surprises along the way! 🎅 Big News Alert! The wait is over — Season 5 of Christmas Countdown has officially launched on all podcast platforms! Tune in for brand-new countdowns, festive games, and the most wonderful laughs of the year. 🎁 Show Some Christmas Spirit: Love what you hear? Please rate and review the show on your favorite podcast app, and make sure to follow @ChristmasCountdownShow on social media for daily doses of holiday cheer, updates, and behind-the-scenes fun! So grab your cocoa, plug in the twinkle lights, and join Eric and Danny for another merry ride through the most magical Christmas news of the week! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 min
  • Top 10 Christmas Movie Villains

    Top 10 Christmas Movie Villains
    Oct 27 2025
    Get ready for some holly jolly mischief! In this festively fun episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Danny Jordan⁠⁠ are diving deep into the dark (but hilarious) side of Christmas movies as they count down their Top 10 Christmas Movie Villains! 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW Timestamps Intro 0:00 News 9:11 Catch up 16:38 Eric's Mega Chain Game 25:41 Christmas Filibuster 30:41 The Countdown 37:06 From The Grinch who stole Christmas, to Mr. Potter from It’s a Wonderful Life, to Ebenezer Scrooge before his ghostly glow-up — the guys break down the most memorable baddies who make our favorite holiday films so good. You’ll laugh, you’ll boo, and you’ll probably find yourself secretly rooting for a few of these naughty characters. Plus, Eric and Danny share what’s new in their lives as they prep for Christmas 2025, play a massively merry Christmas-themed game with Producer Chris, and—as always—veer off into joyful chaos with random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents galore. So grab your cocoa, pop in your favorite Christmas flick, and join the countdown boyz as they unwrap the villains that make the season bright (and just a little bit naughty)! Follow Christmas Countdown wherever you listen to podcasts, and keep the festive fun going on social media @christmascountdownshow 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 20 min
  • Bonus Episode #501 - Top 10 Things We Love About Fall | Part 2

    Bonus Episode #501 - Top 10 Things We Love About Fall | Part 2
    Oct 24 2025
    In this first BONUS episode of season 5, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ each share 5 additional things they love about fall. For access to our full catalog of bonus episodes, along with ad-free versions of each episode PLUS access to a private community filled with Christmas lovers like you... 🎄 ⁠TAP HERE AND JOIN OUR PATREON⁠ In this episode, Eric and Danny chat about why they picked each fall thing, then share some thoughts about each of their picks, from 15 down to 11. Plus, the guys pull back the curtain, and share more about what's been going on lately in their respective lives all while chasing every rabbit down every hole. Would you expect anything less from The Countdown Boyz?? 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP HERE TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP HERE TO WATCH THE SHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min