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Hrishikesh Hirway (Song Exploder) swaps Christmas songs with Arnie. Their lists are VERY different. Songs from the Vienna Boy’s Choir, Dr. Dog, a “witch house” band and more.Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.comGuest: Hrishikesh HirwayHrishi's Home Cooking podcast with Samin NosratHrishi’s ep of Hello from the Magic TavernProducer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereYouTube videos:bobs burgers s13e10 full xmas xylophone songMuppet Songs: Sweet Gingerbread Man (Ed Sullivan)That cookie we mentioned at the end is apparently available hereSupport No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musical improvisers Zach and Jess swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from Justin Bieber, the Chieftains, Kermit the frog and more. Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.comGuests: Jessica McKenna and Zach ReinoListen to Off Book: The Improvised Musical or check out thezachandthejess.com!Producer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereSupport No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rapper Mega Ran swaps Christmas songs with Arnie to see what makes his playlist. Songs from Outkast, Run DMC, Weird Al and more.Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.comGuest: Mega RanProducer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereYouTube videos [this songs is currently unavailable on Spotify]:The Futureheads - Christmas Was Better In The 80sSupport No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musicians Jonathan Coulton and Paul and Storm swap Christmas songs with Arnie to see what makes his playlist. Songs from Aimee Mann, Louis Armstrong, Eagles and more.Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.comGuests: Jonathan Coulton and Paul and StormGet info and tickets for JoCo Cruise!Producer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereYouTube videos [these songs are currently unavailable on Spotify]:Electronic Santa Claus by Blazer ForceWhat Do You Get a Wookie for Christmas (When He Already Owns a Comb?)Support No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arnie and Helen Zaltzman (The Allusionist, Answer Me This) swap Christmas songs to see what does and doesn’t go on their Christmas playlists. We discuss how American and UK Christmas music is different. And at least one of Arnie’s song choices makes Helen say, “Why?”Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.comGuest: Helen ZaltzmanCheck out The Allusionist and Answer Me ThisProducer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereYouTube Videos:Wizzard - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every DayMud - Lonely This ChristmasFlying Picket - Only You (on Top of the Pops)Jona Lewie - Stop the CavalryEast 17 - Stay Another DayThe Darkness - Don’t Let the Bells EndAdditional Materials:A playlist of Allusionist Christmas episodesA recent Answer Me This Christmas episodeSupport No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arnie and Justin McElroy (My Brother My Brother & Me, The Adventure Zone) swap Christmas songs to see what does and doesn’t go on their Christmas playlists. Songs from Pearl Baily, Ariana Grande, Bill Murray and more.Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.comGuest: Justin McElroyProducer and Editor: Garrett SchultzArtwork: Allard LabanOpening Theme Music: Andy PolandSong Playlists:Playlist of all the songs for this episode hereThe growing list of accepted Christmas songs hereChristmas-ellaneous: all the songs lovingly rejected so far hereAdditional Materials:Demi Adejuyigbe’s September videos playlistSupport No Skip Christmas with a tip of any size hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.