Christmas Countdown

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Top 10 Artists Who Need a Christmas Album

#46 trending · Kids & Family

DEAR SANTA, WE HAVE A CHRISTMAS MUSIC WISH LIST! Some of the world's biggest music artists have NEVER released a Christmas album... and frankly, we have questions! This

Nov 2
2 h 03 min

Merry Minutes: Hallmark's Nikki DeLoach PLUS Christmas News (Muppets, Rockefeller Christmas Tree and more)

The latest Christmas news is HOT off the North Pole press! Eric Petersen⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Danny Jordan are back with another festive edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday n

Oct 29
46 min

Top 10 Christmas Movie Locations to Live In

If you could live ANYWHERE in a Christmas movie, where would you call home? This week on Christmas Countdown, Eric Petersen⁠ and ⁠Danny Jordan⁠ are counting down their T

Oct 26
1 h 44 min

MERRY MINUTES: BIG Christmas 2026 News! Pentatonix, Toys R Us & Home Alone 2

Merry Minutes is BACK! The weekly Christmas news show from Christmas Countdown, the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, returns for its season premiere with hosts Eric and Danny

Oct 22
38 min

Top 10 Christmas Songs of All Time!

We're back! Season 6 of Christmas Countdown is officially underway, and we're kicking off Christmas 2026 with a holiday music showdown for the ages! What's the greatest

Oct 19
1 h 46 min

The Christmas Offseason Is OVER... Here We Go!

The Christmas Countdown offseason finale is HERE, and the most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us! Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are back with a fantasticall

Sep 28
1 h 03 min

The ’Ber Months Are Here! Christmas News, Holiday Hot Takes & Festive Fun

THE 'BER MONTHS ARE HERE! And you know what that means... it's basically Christmas now. We don't make the rules. Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are officially welcoming

Aug 31
40 min

Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in July ft. Special Guests

If you've been counting down the days until December (yes, even in July), this episode is for you. 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jul 24
1 h 36 min

Dasher Day 2026: Halfway to Christmas! ft. Santa J. Claus

We're officially HALFWAY TO CHRISTMAS 2026, and Christmas Countdown is celebrating the occasion the only way we know how: with festive fun, holiday chaos, and a visit fro

Jun 25
1 h 34 min

Mele Kalikimaka May: Christmas Music, Holiday Games, Accidental Traditions and Maycember!

In this fantastically festive offseason episode of Christmas Countdown, Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are bringing the holiday vibes to the beach for a Mele Kalikimaka

May 25
1 h 05 min

Arctic April: Holiday Traditions, Santa Claus' Workout Routine, Christmas Appetizers and More!

Who says April has to be all sunshine and flowers? Around here, it’s snowflakes, sleigh bells, and seasonal chaos. 🎄 TAP TO PRE-ORDER DANNY'S 3RD BOOK 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOI

Apr 27
1 h 03 min

Merry March: Christmas Food, Holiday Wardrobe, Christmas Decor... and more!

Who says Christmas is only for December? Not us. Not ever. 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mar 30
59 min

The Countdown to Christmas 2026 Begins! NEW Offseason Format Revealed

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,

Feb 23
58 min

Unwrapped: Christmas 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

Dec 30 2025
55 min

Top 5 Christmas Books ft. Surprise Guests

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

Dec 22 2025
2 h 48 min

Merry Minutes: Home Alone Gingerbread House, Little Nero’s, & Mitch Wood Interview

It’s another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 ⁠TAP TO LISTEN TO CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY 🎄 TAP

Dec 18 2025
37 min

Top 10 Christmas Commercials

Top 10 Christmas Commercials – The Ads That Make Us Laugh, Cry & Feel ALL the Holiday Feels! 🎄 ⁠TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOC

Dec 15 2025
2 h 08 min

Bonus Episode #508 - Top 10 Christmas Song Duets | Part 2

Okay...This just might be the best, most unhinged and fun bonus episode we've ever recorded. So we thought, it's the holiday season, let's release it on the main feed for

Dec 12 2025
37 min

Merry Minutes: Disney World Christmas Movie, Build-A-Bear Collab & A Visit from Santa’s Chief Storyteller!

It’s time for another sleigh-ride through the biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Chris

Dec 11 2025
32 min

Top 10 Christmas Song Duets

Grab your cocoa and warm up those vocal cords — it’s duet time on Christmas Countdown! 🎄 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP HERE FOR THE "100 GREATEST CHRISTMAS SONGS EVER" PLAYLIST 🎄 TAP TO

Dec 8 2025
2 h 28 min

Chart positions

Where Christmas Countdown ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 3, 2026).

#156 ▲ 26 Kids & Family US

What listeners say

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Hello from the PNW! My teenage kids and I have been loving your show the last few years. They are always so happy to get into the car and hear the show! You had mentioned Sufjan (pronounced Soof-yawn) Stevens’ Christmas music and can I leave a hearty recommendation? He has holiday albums—Songs for Christmas and Silver and Gold—and they are fantastic. Great instrumentals, classic songs, and some really excellent originals (Sister Winter, Christmas in the Room, We’re Going to the Country, It’s Christmas! Let’s Be Glad)! Wishing you a very happy holiday season! Thank you for the show! Travis the Forest Elf

tshu83 · Oct 2026

Hey!! After listing to this last episode I was reminded of my procrastination on leaving a review so forgive me 😂 ALSO THANK YOU FOR THR SHOUTOUT! My name was said 3 or 4 times haha I can’t wait to go back through the YouTube video when it drops to watch that. I found you guys a few years back when I became a full time single dad, and finding your guys podcast was a huge blessing for me in that time of uncertainty. It helped me dig deep and find a way to provide a very magical Christmas for my son. I love the banter, the long episodes, the games, the friendship, the sharing of memories. You guys have the perfect format for a podcast. I’m glad that you guys have been doing this podcast long enough for when July hits I can start the show all over and now it gets me to the start of the next season, keep doing what yall are doing! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! God bless,my friends….also… GO CHIEFS🔴🟡

TS.011111 · Sep 2026

As someone who's become really nostalgic about Christmas and can't wait for the season to return, this podcast has been a perfect find. I love the commentary and the life updates, and I'm especially enjoying this year's monthly episodes. They are just enough to give me something to look forward to. I've also been going back and listening to older episodes. It's such a relaxing, joyful escape and a nice break from all the craziness of everyday life, whether I'm commuting or running errands. It always leaves me even more excited for Christmas, and in a cheerful mood!

South Side Rob · Jul 2026

As the Christmas 2025 season comes to an end and the post-Christmas blues start to creep in, I always look for something to help bridge the gap until life feels normal again. This year was especially hard. It was my daughter’s first real Christmas—presents, family, food, the whole experience. What made it difficult was that her Aunt Beth wasn’t there to celebrate. I lost my sister five years ago due to COVID. Even though they never got to meet, my sister gave my daughter her blue eyes (both of her parents have brown—and she’s an IVF baby, so no funny business). Every time I look into my daughter’s eyes, I think of my sister. If she were here and knew she had a niece, she would have spoiled her the way only an aunt can. Like most Christmas lovers, many of the podcasts I listen to were wrapping up for the season Christmas Past, Christmas Morning, all finished with their daily episodes. While listening to the final episode of Christmas Past, I scrolled down and saw your show recommended. I gave it a listen and immediately knew, these clowns are my people. I’m now part of the Patreon group and have been listening through Season 1. It’s brought me a lot of joy especially knowing that with Bears and Packers fans involved, my time will come. GO LIONS. Keep up the great work. I love all the songs, movies, and store recommendations. Thanks for helping make this stretch after Christmas a little easier.

hiker1981 · Jan 2026

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