Last Christmas

Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes at corporate holiday parties and festive seasonal events?In this premier episode, host Rose Colella sits down with the ultimate insiders: the professional troupe of The Lola Bard Holiday Carolers. Operating as the premier holiday entertainment agency producing 300+ events every Christmas season across the country, we have seen it all—and we are spilling the festive tea!Join us for a hilarious, heartwarming, and completely silly cocktail party as the nation’s top holiday entertainers share their craziest, most unbelievable stories from the road. Fa la la la la!Episode Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to the Troupe: Meeting The Lola Bard Holiday Carolers15:49 – Live Event Disasters: When Caroling Goes Wrong16:53 – Glamour Meets Reality: When You Have to Change in a Porta Potty18:04 – The Ultimate Panic: When the Event Planner Says “Where Are the Costumes?”24:09 – High-Flying Holidays: When Santa Claus Takes a Helicopter to Your Gig33:57 – Occupational Hazards: When the Bass Bonks His Noggin39:46 – Haunted Holidays: When There’s a Ghost in the Green Room54:49 – Misplaced Magic: When the Client Loses Your Costumes58:30 – Dedicated to the Character: When the Grinch Flew from Chicago to LA for a One-Hour Gig1:08:07 – Spooky Seasonings: When Your Green Room is Full of Coffins1:10:28 – Going Out with a Bang: When You End the Season Literally in Flames1:16:20 – Holiday Romance: When Your Client Pops the Question1:17:41 – The Power of Music: When the Audience is Moved to Tears1:19:54 – Heartwarming Moments: When Dementia Patients Remember every Word to the Carols1:25:19 – Main Character Energy: When the Waiter Tries to Steal the Show1:31:36 – BONUS SEGMENT: Never Have I Ever (Holiday Throuples, Charlie Brown Christmas, hitting on the Grinch, "The Handsy Place," and getting kissed on the neck!)Featuring Mariama Torruella, Ruth Ginelle Heald, Rigby Jones, Jen Zias, Dan Mackey, Christy Bennett, Sean Archer, Drew Dahan, Eric Wallbruch & Jeanne BeckerConnect With Us & Book Entertainment✨ Explore Our Services: Looking for professional carolers, costumed characters, or seasonal jazz bands for your upcoming holiday event? Visit our website to book the best in the business: lolabardholidayentertainment.com🎄 Bring the Magic to Your Next Event: Whether you are looking to hire top-tier Christmas carolers in Los Angeles, seeking elegant holiday entertainment in Chicago, booking corporate event musicians in Orange County and San Diego, or planning a luxury winter event in Santa Barbara and Palm Springs, we bring the world-class talent to your unforgettable seasonal experiences.🎙️ Subscribe & Review: Make sure to follow and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform so you never miss a festive moment!Production CreditsHost: Rose Colella, Founder & CEO of Lola Bard Holiday Entertainment lolabardholidayentertainment.comJingle & Voiceover Production: Rose Colella & Michael Bluestein at Black Beagle SoundEpisode Editing: Rose Colella and Justin HolmesLogo Design: Rose Colella and Thomas Cray© 2026 Lola Bard Holiday Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.Lola Bard Holiday Entertainment specializes in creating magical holiday experiences, featuring our Christmas Carolers, Characters and Holiday Jazz Musicians. We produce over 300 holiday events each season, from corporate parties and weddings to tree lightings and family occasions. Our clients include Disneyland, Coca-Cola, Rodeo Drive, Google, The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Biltmore Hotel, Hyatt, Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, major league sports teams and some of Hollywood's elite celebrities. Lola Bard Holiday Entertainers have been featured in The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, LA Jazz Scene, The Beverly Press, The Chicago Tribune, ZAGAT & TimeOut. For 20 years, we have performed for the country's top corporations, hotels & attractions, with upscale entertainment for events, weddings and concerts. Our musicians have performed in all the top jazz clubs in the country, including Birdland in NYC, The Jazz Showcase in Chicago & Catalina in LA. You can even see our ...