It's time for Todd and Amy to discuss the wonders of syncopation, as they talk about Leroy Anderson's beloved wintertime classic, with all them bells a jingling, ring-ting-tingling too. Todd tries to explain why he likes this song, while Amy tries to figure out why she thinks it's two different songs. And then there's a surprisingly lengthy discussion of the career of Sally Field that we cut two solid minutes out of! It's a great time! With music by Stevie Wonder and Ramsey Lewis!

Todd and Amy discuss the slyly entertaining "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" in an episode that's much more about their feelings on Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler than pretty much anything else. But they'll also talk about how the Grinch differs from Ebenezer Scrooge, whether the authors of the four Gospels would have preferred Sandler or Carrey, and the first time they saw How the Grinch Stole Christmas. With music by John Klein and the Asylum Street Spankers!

Todd and Amy talk about a song from the 21st century, when they take on Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson's "Winter Song," which has become an enduring hit on television and in Ireland. Along the way, they'll attempt to determine if the singer of "Winter Song" is in the middle of a breakup or just a tough time in her relationship and also if Amy really likes This Is Us when all she does is complain about it. With music by Lester Lanin and #TwitterXmasSingle! And special guest appearance by Dick Van Dyke!

Todd and Amy get together to chat about "Up on the Housetop," their first Santa-themed song of the season and, also, a song neither of them has really listened to in the last 30 years or so. They'll discuss why little kids like this song so much, its roots as the first major American Santa song, and when Amy stopped believing in the jolly red guy. With music by Run-DMC and Pomplamoose!

It's time for the year's first religious carol, in an episode that features Todd being badly schooled by William E. Studwell (welcome back, pal!) and Amy realizing just how little she actually cares about this song. But our duo soldiers through and manages to find something they like about the song: It could maybe provide a good title for a Christmas episode of a show. With music by Leonard Bernstein and the Mexicali Brass!

Welcome back to another year of America's favorite weirdo podcast advent calendar, A WhippleWerff Christmas! This year, Todd and Amy rip the bandage off right away by discussing "Baby It's Cold Outside," a song that has been derided as date rape-y, then sort of reclaimed by people interested in the social context of the '40s, then covered by Michael Buble, which should never have happened. Todd and Amy are just glad to be back! With music by Sears Golden Strings and Pearl Bailey!

Todd and Amy give thanks for their friendship but also talk about food, politics, and talking about food and politics with your family in a slightly punchy Thanksgiving extravaganza. With the Christmas season bearing down, the two are happy to touch on topics that include daylight saving time, the Day of the Dead, and what exactly a quintessential baby boomer would be. With music by The Vince Guaraldi Trio and The Drive-By Truckers!

Todd and Amy gather for a sPoOoOoOoOoKy treat on this All Hallow's Eve 2018, with much discussion of things that go bump in the night. Topics of discussion include: favorite Halloween movies (and how that's different from a "scary" movie), the ghosts on both of their college campuses, and favorite Halloween memories. Then, of course, there will be a lengthy discussion of every other major holiday in October, as well as what are you reading and all your other favorite segments! With music by Tony & the Monstrosities and Borah Minnevitch and the Harmonica Rascals!

Todd and Amy gather to run down an absurdly busy September, while Todd stands in an open-air plaza in Los Angeles, so you get to hear the wind, helicopters, and passing traffic! (Which is to say we've done what we can, but this is not our crispest sounding episode.) Still, there's talk about the state of the world today, how the ending of Moby-Dick is super great, and why September is for eating and wearing orange things. With music by Agnes Obel and Jerry Orbach!

Summer's almost over, school's back in session, and Todd and Amy are feeling a little blue and/or tired. They'll discuss how they felt about going back to school as children, their favorite summer vacations, and the many South American independence celebrations that pepper the month of August. There also might be time for some reading recommendations and a celebration of a certain anniversary. With music by The Beach Boys and The Thrills!