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Christmas Countdown
by A Countdown Network Production
Hosted by actor Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F Himself) and TV producer Danny Jordan (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Christmas Countdown is the #1 ranked Christmas podcast in the world. In every episode Eric and Danny tap into the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season by sharing personal stories, playing jolly games and chatting about the latest Christmas news. Then, the festive fellas count down holiday-themed lists, ranging from top 10 Christmas movies and top 10 tips and tricks to top 10 holiday traditions and top 10 Christmas songs. Follow us @christmascountdownshow
Episodes
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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 fantastically festive episode packed with Christmas news, holiday traditions, and plenty of merry mayhem! The fellas unwrap the latest…
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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 in the most wonderful stretch of the calendar with a brand-new offseason episode of Christmas Countdown packed with Christmas...
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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 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP…
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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 from the big man himself! 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE...
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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 celebration packed with laughs, nostalgia, festive chaos, and enough Christmas spirit to melt a snowman. 🎄 TAP TO…
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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 JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE...
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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 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS In the second fantastically festive…
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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, it’s going to be a game-changer. Think the magic of an advent calendar… combined with a massively merry spinning wheel twist…
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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 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS In this fantastically festive bonus...
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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 PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄...
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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 TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE...
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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 SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS Grab the hot cocoa… and...
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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 everyone to enjoy! If you want more bonus episodes like this one, PLUS ad-free versions of every episode in our catalogue,...
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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, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your festive friends Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄...
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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 JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄...
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Merry Minutes ft. Mitch Grassi from Pentatonix
Christmas Countdown's Merry Minutes is back with another massively merry edition of your favorite weekly holiday news show. In this special episode, Eric and Danny are joined by Mitch Grassi — founding member of Pentatonix, holiday music legend, and all-around Christmas icon. 🎄...
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Top 10 Funny Christmas Songs
Get ready to giggle & laugh ‘til your belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly! 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS 🎄 TAP TO WATCH RED NOSE DAY ACTUALLY In this...
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Merry Minutes: Good Charlotte’s “Fairytale,” Grinch Reunion + New TMNT Holiday Special
It’s time for another sleigh-ride through the week’s biggest holiday headlines on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news segment presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 TAP TO...
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Top 10 Christmas Icons to Have Over for Christmas Dinner
Pull up a chair, pour some cocoa, and set an extra place at the table… because this week on Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are revealing their Top 10 Christmas Icons to Have Over for Christmas Dinner! 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON...
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Merry Minutes: Backstreet Boys, Hoarding for the Holidays, & Special Guest David Archuleta
Backstreet Boys, Hoarders, and David Archuleta — Oh My! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYLISTS 🎄 TAP FOR TICKETS TO DAVID'S SHOW Get ready for another holly-jolly ride…
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Top 10 Christmas Movies That Need a Sequel or Remake
It’s time to bring some holiday magic back to the big screen! In this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are playing movie mogul and counting down the Top 10 Christmas Movies That Need a Sequel or Remake! 🎄 TAP...
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Merry Minutes: Home Alone House Update, 50-Foot Leg Lamp & Christmas Shopping Outlook
It’s another jingle-filled edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 WATCH FRAGILE DOCUMENTARY 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄...
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Top 10 90s Christmas Songs
Get ready to jingle like it’s 1999! In this massively merry episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are cranking up the nostalgia as they count down their Top 10 ’90s Christmas Songs! 🎄 TAP TO SUPPORT DANNY'S NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK 🎄 TAP FOR...
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Merry Minutes: Chloe Flower’s New Holiday Album, Cheez-It House Kit Update & Memphis Giving Story
It’s time for another holly-jolly round of Merry Minutes — the weekly holiday news show presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR...
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Top 10 80s Christmas Songs
Break out the synthesizers, big hair, and Christmas sweaters, because this week’s episode of Christmas Countdown is going full-on retro! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP FOR OUR PLAYLISTS That's right, hosts Eric...
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Merry Minutes: Johnny Depp’s Dark Christmas Carol, Home Alone Celebration & “Fragilé” Documentary
The elves are working overtime on this week’s edition of Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news update from the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR...
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Top 10 Christmas Movie Villains
Get ready for some holly jolly mischief! In this festively fun episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are diving deep into the dark (but hilarious) side of Christmas movies as they count down their Top 10 Christmas Movie Villains! 🎄…
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Bonus Episode #501 - Top 10 Things We Love About Fall | Part 2
In this first BONUS episode of season 5, Eric and Danny each share 5 additional things they love about fall. For access to our full catalog of bonus episodes, along with ad-free versions of each episode PLUS access to a private community filled with Christmas...
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Merry Minutes: Fall Out Boy, Hallmark, and Netflix!
The Countdown Boys (aka Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan) are back with another holly-jolly round of the week’s biggest holiday headlines — presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE…
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Top 10 Things We Love About Fall
The wait is over, Christmas lovers! Christmas Countdown is back for Season 5, and hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are getting things cooking with a cozy, pumpkin-spiced twist. 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW 🎄 TAP TO SHOP…
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Merry Minutes ft. Pentatonix's Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying
It’s a fa-la-la fabulous week on Merry Minutes, the weekly holiday news segment presented by the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown! Hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are joined by two very special guests — Scott Hoying (of Pentatonix) and Mark Hoying, the talented co-authors...
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Merry Minutes: Breaking Christmas News 🎄 Reese’s New Candy Shape, Michaels Holiday Décor & Amazon Gift Book
Ring those merry bells! Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with another holly-jolly installment of Merry Minutes — your go-to weekly dose of festive headlines and massively merry vibes! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW In...
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Merry Minutes: New Pentatonix Christmas Album, Spirit Christmas, & the Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Your merry hosts Eric Petersen (Kringle Cronkite) and Danny Jordan (Jingle Bell Jordan) are back with another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes — your go-to holiday news segment packed with festive fun and massively merry vibes! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR...
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Merry Minutes: Hallmark, Toys, Movies and Video Games Oh My!
Your Weekly Dose of Christmas Cheer is Back! From the creators of the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan return with another holly-jolly edition of their weekly holiday news segment — Merry Minutes! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄...
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Merry Minutes: Mariah Carey Christmas Show, Retail Decorations & Late Late Toy Show 2025
From the creators of the #1 ranked Christmas podcast, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with another holly-jolly edition of their weekly holiday news segment — Merry Minutes! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO...
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Merry Minutes: Jonas Bros. Christmas Movie, Cheez-It Holiday House Kit, Hallmark Channel Buffalo Bills Movie
From the team that brings you the #1 Christmas podcast in the world, Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, along with Producer Chris are unwrapping a brand-new weekly holiday news segment: Merry Minutes! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR…
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It's Christmas in July 2025!
Your favorite festive duo, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, are back and bringing the holiday heat (and some serious yuletide cheer) in this very merry mid-year bonus episode of the #1 Christmas podcast — Christmas Countdown! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR...
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Halfway to Christmas 2025 | Top 5 Christmas Movie Character Swaps
It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas… because we’re officially HALFWAY THERE! That’s right, in this extra merry Dasher Day special, your favorite festive duo Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back to celebrate the 6-month countdown with a sleigh-full of holiday fun! 🎄 TAP TO…
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Unwrapped: Christmas 2024
In this heartwarming and hilarious special bonus episode of Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan recap and share their favorite Christmas 2024 memories! From the gifts that made them laugh to the family moments that made them cry (in the best way possible), the duo dives into...
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Top 10 Boy Band vs Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs | Part 2
It’s the season 4 finale of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, and we’re wrapping up the year with a holiday showdown that’s bound to rock your stockings off! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW…
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Top 10 Boy Band vs Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs | Part 1 | Special Guest: Santa J. Claus
Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree on this jam-packed episode of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! The holiday season just got a whole lot cooler as our hosts dive into the ultimate showdown: Top 10 Boy Band vs. Pop Punk Rock Christmas Songs! Which side will reign...
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Top 5 Christmas Aesthetics
The holiday season just got a whole lot merrier with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan on a brand-new episode of Christmas Countdown! In this festive-filled show, the guys are diving into their Top 5 Christmas Aesthetics, from cozy cabin vibes to sparkly winter wonderlands. Whether you're decking…
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Top 5 New Catchphrases for Santa Claus | Special Guest: Caitie from Super Simple Songs
Ho ho ho! Get ready for a jolly good time on this week's Christmas Countdown with your favorite holiday duo, Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! The guys are diving into the festive fun with their Top 5 New Catchphrases for Santa Claus — because, let’s face it, Santa could use a little upgrade on his...
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Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Holiday Parties | Part 2
Get ready to jingle all the way through the holiday season with Christmas Countdown! In this festive episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are sharing part 2 of their Top 10 Tips and Tricks for throwing the ultimate holiday party—from creative decor ideas to must-have snacks and games…
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Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Holiday Parties | Part 1
The holiday season is officially here, and it’s time to get your festive game on with Christmas Countdown! In this jolly episode, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are sharing their Top 10 Tips and Tricks for throwing the ultimate holiday party—because nothing says Christmas like a celebration...
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Top 10 Holiday Season Feelings | Part 2
It's the most wonderful time of the year… for a countdown! On this festively fun episode of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan, the holiday magic continues with part 2 of their Top 10 Holiday Season Feelings. 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN…
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Top 10 Holiday Season Feelings | Part 1
Get ready to unwrap your favorite holiday emotions in the latest episode of Christmas Countdown with Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan! 🎄 TAP TO FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIALS 🎄 TAP TO JOIN OUR PATREON 🎄 TAP TO WATCH THE SHOW This week, your festive hosts are counting down...
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Top 10 Christmas Movies Soundtracks | Part 2
Get ready to deck the halls with the latest episode of Christmas Countdown! Join your hosts, Eric and Danny, as they unwrap the magic of the holiday season by diving into their Top 5 Christmas Movie Soundtracks of All Time! From feel-good classics to modern favorites, these soundtracks will have...
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Top 10 Christmas Movies Soundtracks | Part 1
In this massively merry season 4 premiere episode, hosts Eric and Danny deck the halls with holiday cheer as they dive into their top 10 Christmas movie soundtracks! From nostalgic classics to modern favorites, they’ll be sharing their picks for numbers 10 through 6, guaranteed to fill your heart...
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Halfway to Christmas 2024 | Top 5 Christmas Countdown Lists for Season 4
Okay, Christmas fans, this not a drill! We're halfway to Christmas 2024! To celebrate, Eric and Danny are here to share a little Dasher Day Christmas cheer. In this episode, the Countdown Boyz each share their top 5 picks for Christmas themed lists they would like to cover in season…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by actor Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F Himself) and TV producer Danny Jordan (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Christmas Countdown is the #1 ranked Christmas podcast in the world. In every episode Eric and Danny tap into the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season by sharing personal stories, playing jolly games and chatting about the latest Christmas news. Then, the festive fellas count down holiday-themed lists, ranging from top 10 Christmas movies and top 10 tips and tricks to top 10 holiday traditions and top 10 Christmas songs. Follow us @christmascountdownshow
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How many episodes does Christmas Countdown have?
Christmas Countdown currently has 129 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Christmas Countdown about?
Hosted by actor Eric Petersen (Kevin Can F Himself) and TV producer Danny Jordan (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Christmas Countdown is the #1 ranked Christmas podcast in the world. In every episode Eric and Danny tap into the magic and nostalgia of the holiday season by sharing personal stories,...
How often does Christmas Countdown release new episodes?
Christmas Countdown publishes regularly with 129 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Christmas Countdown is created and hosted by A Countdown Network Production.
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