Closer to Christmas

On the nineteenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I asked ChatGPT to give me some St. Patrick's/Christmas content. I asked for 2 stories, and 1 song. Sit back, relax, and let the AI take over!    You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the eighteenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I asked the question, "When you or your kids were little, did you ever ask for a present from Santa that wasn't a real item? If so, how did Santa Handle it?" I go over my Christmas wish I had as a child, and talk about my sons. Then I cover some that some folks from the Christmas Podcast Network sent in as well.   You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the seventeenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I talk a little about my Christmas 2022, and the main topic is talking about Christmas traditions I did as a kid, and currently do. I also go over some Christmas traditions that were sent in by listeners!  You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback. Email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

From all of us at The Christmas Podcast Network, we wish you and your family a safe, and merry Christmas. Thank you for listening to all of us throughout the year! 

On the sixteenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I want to thank you all for listening to my podcast this first season. I read The Night Before Christmas, and join you to continue listening to my podcast throughout the year. I hope you all have a wonderful, and safe holiday season. Merry Christmas, and I will be back shortly to continue Closer to Christmas. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the fifteenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I asked some members of the Christmas community and my instagram followers, "What is your favorite moment in a christmas movie?" If you were able to relive a moment from a christmas movie, or whitness it live, what would that moment be? Listen in as I go over some of the responses I got, as well as share my favorite moment in a Christmas movie.  You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the fourteenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I sit down again with my son, Max, and we talk about the Netflix series, Cuphead Christmas episode titled, A Very Devil Christmas! There are lots of great visuals, and music in this episode as usual, and we talk about our thoughts on it. Can the Devil really get himself on the nice list? Tune in, and find out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the thirteenth episode of Closer to Christmas, I review a game that was voted on by listeners of the podcast, and instagram followers. I am covering the Funko games card game titled: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Twinkling Card Game. Does this game get you in the mood to have the Hap Hap Happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap danced with Danny Kaye? Listen in, as I discuss the rules, and my thoughts on the game.  I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the twelfth episode of Closer to Christmas, I sit down with my youngest son, Max, and we talk about one of the holiday episodes from the 3rd season of the animated series, Cuphead on Netflix. Season 3 episode 5 titled  Holiday Tree-dition. Cuphead and Mugman are given the task to get this years Christmas tree, and only spend $5! Are they able to do it? Listen in, as Max, and I discuss the episode. Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the Eleventh episode of Closer to Christmas, I discuss the Funko Games card game, A Major Card Game. This A Christmas Story themed card game is a fun little game to play to celebrate the release of the new Christmas Story movie that just came out. If you are a fan of the Classic film, then you should check this game out.  Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the tenth episode of Closer to Christmas, and to celebrate Christmas Podcast Day, I discuss Bobby Boris Pickett, and what he can possibly have to do with Christmas. Sure, we all know him for his Halloween hit, The Monster Mash, but could he have also done a Christmas song? Listen in as we find out on November 1st, Christmas Podcast Day! Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the ninth episode of Closer to Christmas, I talk about how I love special holiday limited edition products........but also wonder, have you ever wanted to SMELL like the holidays? Well, on this episode, I am reviewing the holiday scented offerings from the Duke Cannon supply co. Join me as I discuss the 6 holiday scented soaps that I recently picked up, and plan on smelling like, well into the New Year! Buckle up, this is most likely the oddest holiday item reviewed on a podcast!   Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode.  You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with Duke Cannon soaps, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspodcast@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the eighth episode of Closer to Christmas, I discuss the Funko Games, card game, Making Christmas. Does this Nightmare Before Christmas themed card game have what it takes to become a Christmas game classic? Listen in, as I go over my thoughts on the gameplay, and how my experience was playing it. I also cover the rules, and how to play.  Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the seventh episode of Closer to Christmas, I discuss the Christmas Spider. Sure, the spooky season, and Halloween are just around the corner. And while we may be decorating our houses with webs, spiders, and creepy things, should we be keeping a spider around after Halloween to decorate our tree with at Christmas?  Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the sixth episode of Closer to Christmas, I discuss the upcoming Advent Calendar releases from the Aldi grocery store chain, as well as my experiences with them in the past years. How many advent calendars is too much? Last year, we had 9 different ones. I would love to see the advent calendars you pick up, or use on a yearly basis! Email me pictures of your calendars. The day this episode releases, we are 99 days away from Christmas.  Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the fifth episode of Closer to Christmas, I discuss the 2 Christmas related shops located in Disney World, in Orlando Florida Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the fourth episode of Closer to Christmas, I discuss the book: Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the third episode of Closer to Christmas, I discuss the christmas things I have been doing this Christmas in July, as well as give you some tips on things you can do to keep that christmas with you! Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the second episode of Closer to Christmas, I talk about the card game Peppermint Lane, Something Wild! I talk about how to play the game, and my thoughts and experiences with playing it. At the top of the show, I give an update about an issue with the last podcast. Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

On the premier episode of Closer to Christmas, I talk about the card game Chip and Dale Christmas Adventures. This game was released in 2021 from the Funko company. I talk about how to play the game, and my thoughts and experiences with playing it. At the top of the show, I talk a bit more about myself, and my experience with podcasting.  Please feel free to follow me on instagram, to see any of the things I mentioned on this episode. I will have pictures of the game, and a card pack opening video to check out. You can follow me here: @closertoxmas  You can also email me, I would love to hear your feedback, and if you have ANY experience with or playing with the games I talk about, I would love to hear it! email me at closertochristmaspod@gmail.com  Please rate and review the podcast wherever you are listening, it helps spread the word, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.  And finally, and HUGE thank you to my brother, Kevin, for allowing me to use his music throughout my show. If you like what you hear, you can pick up his album on Itunes, which can be found here: A solstice night on Apple music or A Solstice Night on Amazon

Hello Christmas lovers, this is the promo episode for my new podcast called "Closer to Christmas". In this podcast series, I will be covering all types of christmas content, and information. In the first season of the podcast, I am going to be focusing on Christmas themes in games. That can be board games, video games, card games, etc. If gaming isnt your thing, I hope you still stick around, because I am going to be covering all things christmas. Thanks for checking this promo out, and please subscribe so you dont miss an episode when its published.