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EPISODE · Dec 28, 2025 · 1H 25M

#545 - Mannheim Steamroller's Tom Sharpe, Heimlich Holidays, and the Yearly Gift Exchange

from Verbal Shenanigans · host Verbal Shenanigans

As the holidays keep rolling, we keep the Christmas spirit steam rolling with another Xmas guest. Composer and musician Tom Sharpe is an award winning musician performing for the Tom Sharpe Ensemble and Dennis DeYoung of Styx. During the holidays he is the percussionist for Mannheim Steamroller, the number one selling Christmas artist of all time. We chat with him about the tour, the band’s Christmas following, and also a chance encounter with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra   We also take a look at Cam Skattebo's Christmas list, Burlew almost dies, and the guys exchange gifts!  Have a listen.

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As the holidays keep rolling, we keep the Christmas spirit steam rolling with another Xmas guest. Composer and musician Tom Sharpe is an award winning musician performing for the Tom Sharpe Ensemble and Dennis DeYoung of Styx. During the holidays he is the percussionist for Mannheim Steamroller, the number one selling Christmas artist of all time. We chat with him about the tour, the band’s Christmas following, and also a chance encounter with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra   We also take a look at Cam Skattebo's Christmas list, Burlew almost dies, and the guys exchange gifts!  Have a listen.

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As the holidays keep rolling, we keep the Christmas spirit steam rolling with another Xmas guest. Composer and musician Tom Sharpe is an award winning musician performing for the Tom Sharpe Ensemble and Dennis DeYoung of Styx. During the holidays he...

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