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Christmas Podding

Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson

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Christmas Podding is the ultimate Podcast guide to Christmas. A Podcast For Christmas tragics. This Podcast is Hosted by Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson. These two have been friends for over a decade who instantly bonded one day at work when they both realised they were OBSESSED with the Movie LOVE ACTUALLY. They've been talking about Christmas non stop ever since. Both Liam and Ness have extensive media careers, having hosted Breakfast radio shows together in major Cities across Australia. T ...
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This week on Christmas Podding we unveil the newest celebration to be added to the Christmas Calendar 'CHICKMAS". Why celebrating a girls on event ticks every box. We are pushing to bring back Boxing Day and give some tips on how to make the day a big deal not overshadow such an important day to the festive season. Plus, The environmental cost is i…
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Coming up today on Christmas Podding we ask the question what is the world's favourite holiday. Christmas Day, Thanksgiving or Valentines Day? You may be shocked by the answer. Who ruined Christmas? We have the best of the worst ways Christmas was ruined last year. Sometimes its the smallest thing that makes the biggest mishaps. Plus The celebs who…
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We're back in 2025 talking all things Christmas all year round and this week we've discovered the dangers with agreeing to buy a shared gift with friends. Turns out there's always that one friend who forgets to pay their share and its causing issues. We uncover what's been tangling our tinsel and discuss the new trend of taking a suitcase Christmas…
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Been longing for a Christmas Podcast,, in January? Well we are back baby for 2025 and still talking all things Christmas all year round. This week on Christmas Podding's first episode back for 2025 our hosts Liam and Ness uncover the most annoying thing about the annual Christmas Pack down. We've found one town in Australia that refuses to let go o…
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Coming up today on Christmas Podding, it's arrived , The Big Dance, Christmas Day is here and we are ready to celebrate. We ask the question Should you expect a gift from your boss under your Christmas Tree this year? Why you must watch Love Actually, the unofficial best Christmas movie of all time at some point today, and We bring back the Christm…
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Today on our 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts we unwrap the rules on opening gifts this year. Do you open one gift at a time or is it a free for all moment of chaos? We have your ultimate checklist of things to do and questions you need to ask before Christmas Day arrives, plus A cold northern Christmas or a hot southern celebration. We go through the…
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Coming up today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we walk you through the unwritten rules for those partaking in the last minute Christmas Shopping snarl. It can be brutal, so we're helping you play nice. There's a stack of reasons why people eat out on Christmas day and a stack more reasons why people want to work , we'll run you through it. P…
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Today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we uncover the hidden costs of Christmas. We name and shame our favourite brands who sell the same items but hide a Christmas Tax on our most loved products just because its Christmas. We deep dive on Christmas Crackers. What Bon Bon's you just must have this year from the best prizes, games, paper hats a…
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Coming up today on Christmas Podding we peel back the myth that Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas and do a simple test to see who the real Queen should be. We discuss why todays date the 21st of December is so important on the Australian Christmas Calendar, plus What are those little traditions your family does that the rest of the world has n…
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Coming up today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast "Christmas Podding" we see the return of an old enemy The Noel Narcissist. That person who claims to love Christmas more than any one else. We go about proving them wrong. What do kids really want for Christmas? Forget expensive gifts, we have the list of simple things your kids will value more …
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Coming up today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we navigate through that awkward moment when someone gives you a gift but you don't have a return gift for them. What do you do? Rush out and grab the first gift you see, or live in the knowledge they weren't on your gift list for a reason. We have some options. Will you be suffering some Boxing…
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Coming up today on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas podcast, we celebrate our 200th episode. We look back on our first Christmas together and how things have changed as we embark on Christmas 2024. We tackle the uncomfortable issue of having an unknown or new guest sharing Christmas lunch with your family this year. Plus How to let the…
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Welcome to Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas. We answer all your pet questions. How to survive the silly season when your pet loves to attack your tree, rip open presents and wants to eat all your festive food. We've got the top tips that just may help. What do you do with unwanted …
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Welcome to Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas. We discuss the Top 4 Best Christmas Movie list of all time on todays episode. A couple on the list that may surprise you. We run you through the Aussie Christmas Traditions that the rest of the find fascinating and don't celebrate. Plus …
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Welcome to Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas. Today we look at how much you should spend on Christmas this year? You may be shocked how much we actually spend each year. Who are the Top 4 guests you'd invite to share Christmas Day Lunch with? We have a few suggestions. Plus We know …
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Welcome to Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A podcast a day, every day from now till Christmas. Today we look at the Top 4 Christmas foods we must see on our tables this year, otherwise it just wont be Christmas. Are you planning on playing some fund games on Christmas Day? Is it lame or a great festive distraction while the hosts …
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, "Christmas Podding" we duke it out and ask what is the greatest Christmas song OF ALL TIME? You may be shocked which tune we elevate to the Top Spot. We give advice on how to have a financially stress free Christmas, plus With looming Postal deadlines this week we unpack the age old question, Does an…
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This week on Christmas Podding we ask if its OK to NOT attend a family Christmas lunch, rather choosing to stay at home and spend Christmas alone. Is avoiding the hassle, fights and issues of the day worth the peace and quiet? What is the best gift to buy your kids Teachers? we unveil the best presents for teachers from our Festive Insider, plus Ca…
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This week on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we ask the question how much is too much when it comes to suburban Christmas Lights displays. Do you have to consider the neighbours or do you go big or go home? We unpack the next instalment of who ruined Christmas. Stories from around the world as to the unfortunate events that wr…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we look at the rise of the RANDOM Christmas Decoration. Why are there so many one off , bespoke decorations now available that have nothing to do with Christmas. Could we find a place on our tree for them? The Top 5 Christmas Destinations have been announced and even we had our doubts on whether you c…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast "Christmas Podding" we launch our brand new Christmas Charity Single "No Glitter for Christmas (In the EU) We discuss the tragic circumstances of a Glitter Ban across the entire EU and how our hearts melted for the kiddies who will never experience the sparkle and shine that Glitter ads to Christmas. …
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we unpack the importance of Chocolate at Christmas. It's origins and why the two go hand in hand in creating magical memories. Could you cope with a Glitter Free Festive season. A new glitter ban may soon have us coping without sparkle and shine that glitter brings plus The new Christmas meat of choic…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we run you through the absolute worst ways people have ruined Christmas Day, from disasters to the down right silly things people have done that wrecked it for everyone. Home made Advent Calendars are a fun way to celebrate the season whilst putting you're own flavor on it, or are they? We run you thr…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we talk through the joy of a non-stop 24/7 Christmas TV Channel now broadcasting till Christmas Day. How do you cope when Christmas is lumped upon you and you find yourself hosting a large crowd. It can be super overwhelming, so we talk you through the steps needed to survive and enjoy the day. Plus W…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, "Christmas Podding" we ask the question are we too busy in December and cramming in way more festive fun than we can actually handle? There's a new push to make the very grinch hashtag #tooearly a thing, we dissect why people just can't handle when other peoples joy starts in November and not Decembe…
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Coming up on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast "Christmas Podding" we ask the very delicate question , Is it OK for guests to take home left overs after Christmas Dinner, after you've done all the cooking and hard work? AWKWARD We've noticed some of the worlds Biggest department stores have gone early with Christmas Decorations, but is it too earl…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding. We start prepping for festive fatigue and uncover the new Seasonal Syndrome that may have you worn out before the big day arrives. We ask the question, "Who ruined Christmas at your House, and what did they do? plus Are you a flavour of the month present purchaser? Has buying a pre…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we run you through all the top tips you need to put up a Christmas Tree like a Pro, how to make it the envy of all your friends. Would you give up receiving any presents at all on Christmas morning in exchange for an expensive experience that will give you memories for life, we'll find out , plus What…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding, we unveil the new spending habits sweeping the world. How Christmas will be effected by the cost of living crisis. We tackle a Christmas Dilemma. Do you wait for those who are late to Christmas Lunch? Should plans change just because someone is late to the biggest event of the year…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, "Christmas Podding" we unpack one influencers idea of giving Christmas a break this year and the reasons why it may be good for your stress levels. We have a step by step plan to set up a wonderful Christmas in July Celebration at your workplace this year, and ask the question is it really the place …
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast Liam and Ness discuss why it has become socially inappropriate to lob up and stay at relatives house at Christmas and why a hotel should always be booked at all costs. We take a look at a whole bunch of unique Christmas foods that are adored by their countries of origins each and every year, even thou…
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This week on Christmas Podding, your hosts Liam and Ness unpack every possible option available to you for a Christmas in July Celebration. Big, small, low key or over the top, we have suggestions that will inspire you to start planning your mid year festivities now. Do you have one Christmas Meal that could impress family and friends year after ye…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding Liam and Ness tackle the issue of Teens and Christmas. What do you do to get them keen, involve them and help rekindle the magic that gets lost the older they get? What needs to be considered when buying anew home. The things to look for now that will enhance your festive season plu…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we uncover the worlds Biggest Christmas Grinches. Is it smart, safe or just plain mean to give bigger penalties on Christmas day for driving infringements? Should we recycle or reuse old Christmas wrapping. Is saving the environment that important . You may be shocked to hear how little impact it actu…
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Coming up on this episode of Christmas Podding we discuss how to survive other family's traditions when you find yourself sharing Christmas at someone else's home. It can be tricky to not be offended and how to hide your disgust at other peoples eccentricities. We've been asked does celebrating Christmas all year round via a year round Podcast detr…
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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, we give solid advice on how to deal with those neighbours who just refuse to take their decorations. Is it your job to let them know it may be time to pack things away? We have a brand new segment. What's been Grinding your Festive Gears. We've kept a list of all the things that made us fire up over …
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Welcome to the launch of SEASON 7 on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding. For the past seven years your hosts Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson have talked all things Christmas and we are proud to be back with a brand new season. Even if it is January. This week we look back on what appeared to be a pretty good Christmas 2023 and see…
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Merry Christmas from Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding. Recently voted the SECOND BEST Christmas Podcast on the Planet. It's here. Christmas Day 2023. Today Liam and Ness run you through the lighter side of Christmas with a stack of Festive Fun Facts about the most special day of the year. We ask how do you cope with the lonelin…
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On todays episode of Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast Liam and Ness put forward some very valid reasons why you MUST include receipts in all your Christmas gifts this year. Even though it may be super awkward. We discuss a longstanding Aussie Christmas Tradition that's in danger of being lost forever plus It has been a long mon…
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Today on Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podding Podcasts we laugh along at our little fur babies and uncover how they have the ability to derail your entire festivities this Christmas. What answer should you give when someone asks you What would you like for Christmas? Do you give them an honest present option or be polite and generic? We'…
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On todays episode of Christmas Podding we look at how you can put more joy back into Christmas Day. We have your HOW TO GUIDE to make sure you'll be smiling all day this Christmas. We ask the question When did gift wrapping become bigger than Christmas itself? We explore how to scale it back just a tad plus Why you need to find yourself in a Church…
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Today on Christmas Podding's 12 days of Christmas Podcasts, Liam and Ness take a look at all the Christmas Songs dominating the Hot 100 Music Charts worldwide this month .We'll ask why are the classics still as popular as ever. We have your Seasonal Safety Tips ready to go with a complete guide to keeping safe and the hidden dangers lurking at this…
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Today on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast with Liam and Ness,, we ask the question Why are parents scaring kids with the Christmas Grinch and then uploading the horrified reactions to social media? Is it cruel or just a bit of Festive Fun. We'll share our HOW TO GUIDE to getting yourself into the Christmas Spirit plus The new f…
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Today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast with Liam and Ness we discuss the whole Elf on the Shelf movement and ask why parents are putting themselves through so much work and anguish at an already busy time of year. The modern day rules for regifting. We uncover the do's and don'ts and how to stay out of trouble this Christmas plus How to naviga…
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On todays episode of Christmas Podding your hosts Liam and Ness deep dive into home made Christmas Decorations and find out why you should be considering making your own for your home celebrations. Are we suffering from festive overindulgence? Can you have too much of good thing? plus What do we think about Christmas Day Weddings? If you were invit…
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Today on Christmas Podding we unveil the best Christmas Hacks we know will make your festive season even easier. What games should you play on Christmas Day that include the whole family from 7 to 70? plus How do you choose what family to invite to spend Christmas Day with? Who makes the cut and what do they have to do to get cut from the list, we'…
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Today on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we answer the question what do we really want under our tree on Christmas Day, the two biggest gifts we all want for Christmas will be revealed. Why you must do a basic Christmas Planner to save you the heartache and stress in the lead up to Christmas. How to set one up, we'll have it covered, plus How to…
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Today on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we float the idea of NOT giving presents at all this Christmas. Why it could reduce your stress levels dramatically. What is the best Christmas Music to listen to this time of year to put you in the best mood possible and Is it ever OK to tell a little White Lie at Christmas, if it mean…
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Today on Christmas Podding we pay our respects to the greatest Christmas Movie of All Time "Love Actually" as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Why its so good and why we still think no Christmas movie comes close. What's the vibe on Festive Christmas Markets? Can you really nab a bargain or are we just purchasing more junk plus What's the top fo…
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Today on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we look hard at why proposing at the most romantic time of the year is a bad idea. We speak to a guy who did and explore the aftermath when it sadly didn't work out. We'll deep dive into the magic that is the annual Christmas Letter and if there's any merit in writing one this year for …
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