Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast

87: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

This month, Duane and Scott discuss "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Songs played in this episode: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Solo Pian

86: Mele Kalikimaka

For the first episode of 2026, Duane and Scott discuss the song "Mele Kalikimaka". Here's the documentary called "Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around" that listener Pandy told us

08 - Santa Claus is Coming to Town (re upload of deleted episode)

This is a re upload of a deleted episode. This was originally uploaded back in Dec 2018, but to due to copywrite claims was taken down by the host provider.

85: Happy New Year 2026 - Fan Driven Year

Happy New Year everyone!! Duane here for a short episode where I reveal the new listener-led concept for Tinsel Tunes 2026. This listener-led season puts Christmas musi

84: We Wish You a Merry Christmas

For the final episode of 2025, Duane and Scott discuss the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". They also reveal the winner of the 2025 song battle. Check out Santa Dua

83: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

This month, Scott and Duane discuss the song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree". They also reveal the winners of each episode in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025

82: The Christmas Truce

This month, Duane and Scott look at the history of the 1914 Christmas Truce and songs written about the event. Don't forget to vote for your favorite song of the episode

81: I Saw Three Ships (with Tim Babb)

This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol "I Saw Three Ships" with Tim Babb from the "Can't Wait for Christmas" podcast. Don't forget to vote for your favorite song

80: Away in a Manger

This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol "Away in a Manger" with special guest Lynnora Gilbert. Vote for your favorite song in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 20

79: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (with Brian Earl)

This month, Scott and Duane celebrate seven years of Tinsel Tunes with our very special guest, Brian Earl from the Christmas Past podcast. They each share some versions o

78: Jazz Christmas Music

This month, Duane and Scott explore jazz Christmas music. Vote for your favorite song from this episode in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025. Songs played in the

77: Here We Come A-Wassailing

This month, Duane and Scott explore the song "Here We Come A-Wassailing" and the tradition of wassail. Here's the link to the Tinsel Tunes Song Battle poll: https://poll

76: Joy to the World

This month, Duane and Scott reveal the history of the hymn "Joy to the World". Versions played in this episode: Celtic WomenThe Altar Billies (Rockabilly)Brian Setzer O

75: Good King Wenceslas

This month, Duane and Scott explore the history of “Good King Wenceslas”. Versions played in the episode: Blackmore’s NightThe Irish RoversChris HendricksTori AmosRegga

74: Auld Lang Syne (Revisited)

This month, Duane and Scott discuss the history of “Auld Lang Syne”. Here’s the poll to vote for your favorite song from this episode: https://pollforall.com/plz67252 W

73: Deck the Halls

This month, Duane and Scott dive into the surprising history of "Deck the Halls". Songs played in this episode: Nos Galan Nos Galan (instrumental) Deck the Hall by Cam

72: New Music for 2024 Season

In this bonus episode, join Duane as he unwraps 8 fresh Christmas tunes for the 2024 season, spotlighting independent and lesser-known artists. Get ready to discover your

71: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

This month, Scott and Duane discuss the iconic song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” Versions played in this episode: Thurl Ravenscroft Voice Play (Acapella) Small Town

70: O Come, All Ye Faithful

This month, Duane and Scott dive deep into the history of "O Come, All Ye Faithful". Songs played in this episode: Freddie McGregor (Reggae) For King and Country (Aco

69: Christmas with The Fizz

Scott and Duane are joined by Adam Parker from the Merry Britsmas podcast to listen to the 2018 album "Christmas with The Fizz".