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Christmas Countdown

Christmas Countdown

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 Hosted by actor Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F Himself) and TV producer Danny Jordan (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Christmas Countdown is the #1 ranked Christmas podcast in the world. In every episode Eric and Danny tap into the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season by sharing personal stories, playing jolly games and chatting about the latest Christmas news. Then, the festive fellas count down holiday-themed lists, ranging from top 10 Christmas movies and top 10 tips and tricks to top 10 holiday traditions and top 10 Christmas songs. Follow us @christmascountdownshowA Countdown Network Production Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Countdown to Christmas 2026 Begins! NEW Offseason Format Revealed

    The Countdown to Christmas 2026 Begins! NEW Offseason Format Revealed
    Feb 23 2026
    Who says the Christmas spirit has to take time off? The fellas are officially unveiling the brand-new format for Christmas Countdown’s offseason releases — and trust us, it’s going to be a game-changer. Think the magic of an advent calendar… combined with a massively merry spinning wheel twist that brings surprises, lists, tips and holly jolly chaos to every episode. What will the wheel land on? What surprise topics and questions are in store? You’ll have to tune in to find out. Of course, no offseason hang would be complete without the usual dose of wonderfully random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents, laughs, and cozy catch-up vibes that make Christmas Countdown feel like hanging out with your most festive friends year-round. Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it truly helps spread the Christmas cheer all year long! Stay merry with us on social media: @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Unwrapped: Christmas 2025

    Unwrapped: Christmas 2025
    Dec 30 2025
    Christmas may be over… but the merriment is still jing-jing-a-lingin'! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ In this fantastically festive bonus episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are joined by Producer Chris to unwrap Christmas 2025 and recap everything that went down on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. From favorite moments and family traditions to surprises, snacks, chaos, and those “only-at-Christmas” memories, nothing is off-limits in this cozy post-holiday hang. Eric, Danny, and Chris share how they celebrated, what went according to plan (and what absolutely did not), and the little moments that made Christmas 2025 one to remember. And of course, in true Christmas Countdown fashion, the conversation drifts into delightfully random holiday (and non-holiday) banter, nostalgic reflections, and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you’re still riding the Christmas high or already missing the magic, this episode feels like catching up with friends by the tree one last time. 🎧 Follow, rate & review Christmas Countdown wherever you’re listening — it helps keep the Christmas spirit alive all year long! 🎄 Stay merry with us on social media @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests

    Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests
    Dec 22 2025
    It’s the grand finale, Christmas Countdown style — and we’re closing the season with cozy vibes, timeless stories, and a whole lot of holiday heart. 🎄 ⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS⁠ In this massively merry season finale of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are joined by Producer Chris to count down their Top 5 Christmas Books — the stories that shaped their love of the season, warmed their hearts, and earned a permanent spot on the holiday bookshelf. From childhood classics to meaningful modern reads, each host shares their 5–1 picks, why they chose them, and what makes each Christmas book truly unforgettable. Eric and Danny also reflect on what’s been happening in their lives as they prepare for Christmas 2025, play a few festive rounds of the fan-favorite holiday game “Christmas Clash” (yes, chaos is guaranteed), and—as always—get delightfully lost in random holiday (and non-holiday) banter that feels like hanging out by the fire with old friends. PLUS… surprise guests! Five mystery celebrity guests pop in throughout the episode to say hello, join the holiday fun, and share their own Top 3 Christmas countdowns. Think you can guess who they are? Here are your clues: Guest 1: Wanted Guests 2 & 3: Broadway Guest 4: Hippo Guest 5: Paper You’ll want to stick around for every single guest…and a VERY special surprise at the end of the episode. So grab a blanket, pour a festive drink, and settle in for a joyful, heartfelt season finale that celebrates the stories that make Christmas magical. Keep the conversation going all year long on social media @christmascountdownshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 49 mins
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