Podcasts can be festive, too. Check out these holly jolly listening options to add some spirit to your day.
‘A Very Merry Iconic Podcast’
Danny Pellegrino of Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino and his pal Jenna Brister break down some of the most iconic holiday movies in history. While their focus is Christmas movies, they have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s content, too.
So far this year they’ve covered Halloweentown, Stepmom, and A Christmas Story, but their backlog from years past is a trove of recaps of holiday favorites, including a yearly episode on How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). It’s the perfect podcast for anyone who loves pop culture, holidays, and hilarious asides.
‘A Cinematic Christmas Journey’
Last year, Vince Vaughn announced he’d be producing a holiday podcast called A Cinematic Christmas Journey. Hosted by A Christmas Story star Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne, the podcast analyzes classic Christmas movies and helps us understand why we love them.
Last year, Vaughn joined for an episode to discuss his modern classic Four Christmases, and he’s back again this year to talk Fred Claus. You’ll get into the spirit while learning more about all the holiday movies that have stood the test of time.
‘‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast’
If you prefer your podcasts to be complain-y and you identify with cranks, ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast is for you. The show is hosted by the Grinch, voiced by James Austin Johnson (Saturday Night Live), and features rants about topics like TikTok and milk alternatives. The Grinch also chats with stars like Shawn Johnson, Bobby Moynihan, and Bob Odenkirk. Episodes aren’t too long, and it’s a fun break from your daily listening choices.
‘Christmas Past’
Christmas Past is meant for those looking to learn more about holiday traditions. In short episodes, this podcast shares the history behind different parts of Christmas, like nutcrackers, elves, the Rockefeller Christmas tree, and ugly Christmas sweaters. Even if you already consider yourself a Christmas historian, this podcast is sure to include information that’s new to you.
‘Holidays After Dark’
Like with everything, there’s a dark side to the holidays, and Holidays After Dark gets into it. This podcast releases new episodes throughout the year, hitting all the major holidays, but it’s especially fun to listen to now with the deluge of holiday fervor surrounding us. Holidays After Dark has some jovial moments, too, so you won’t feel totally burdened after listening to an episode.