Todd and Amy return with thoughts on three unheralded Christmas songs from the points-of-view of the three central figures in the Nativity: The New Pornographers' "Joseph Who Understood," Kate and Anna McGarrigle's "Rebel Jesus" (a Jackson Browne cover), and Amy Grant's "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)." It's Todd's turn to not like a song! But which will it be?! (Go to Tumblr for links to the full versions of these songs.) With music by Huey Piano Smith and the Clowns and the Choir of King's College!

Todd and Amy talk "Frosty the Snowman" but mostly discuss whether he would still be famous today if not for his very famous TV special. Other topics include: the wealth (or lack thereof) of Mssrs. Rankin and Bass, the earliest days of Emmy-winning actress Elisabeth Moss's career, and climate change! What a cheery note for a Christmas podcast! With music by Sleeping at Last and the Flat Duo Jets!

Todd and Amy discuss what might be both the best AND worst Christmas song of them all: "Jingle Bells." Along the way, they'll discuss Boston's contributions to Christmas culture, Amy's hatred of snow, and William E. Studwell's desire to become a carol writer of his own. It all concludes with a brilliant performance of "Christmas Grouch" by Todd. With music by The Chuck Bird Orchestra and Lester Lanin!

Today's episode hinges, to a surprising degree, on questions of grammar. Where does the comma belong in that title? Will Todd's cat ever stop glaring at him? And why does Amy disagree with William E. Studwell on this song's boisterousness? Please also enjoy a lengthy discussion of when The West Wing went wrong. With music by Johnny Cash and the Dixieland Christmas Band!

Todd and Amy discuss donkeys and doves and sheep and all other manner of friendly creatures with one of the best children's songs of Christmas, and one with the most mysterious origins. This podcast comes complete with stories about Todd's grandma, Amy's book recommendations, and tales of weird drivers. With music by Sonny James and Sufjan Stevens!

Todd and Amy learn all about Ukrainian folk melodies on an episode that reveals just how little Amy thinks of the lyrics for this song, just how much Todd likes A Claymation Christmas Celebration, and just how long Amy can talk when Todd has to go do something else for a bit. With music by Hollows and Dianne Reeves!

Todd and Amy gather to discuss three lesser-known Christmas songs, including Bing Crosby's "A Time to Be Jolly," Rosie Thomas's "Why Can't It Be Christmastime All Year," and Claudine Longet's "Snow." See our Tumblr for YouTube links! With music by The Evans Quartet and Bing Crosby!

Todd and Amy discuss pigs! So many pigs! They dive into the story of the medieval remnant "The Boar's Head Carol," now mostly performed at madrigal dinners and the like, which is how Todd knows it. Also, they'll talk Titanic, Todd's terrible high school dating methods, and Amy's friend who knows a lot about pigs. With music by Elizabeth Mitchell and Maddy Prior!

Todd and Amy discuss the classic 1994 Mariah Carey hit, the current queen of the Christmas music charts and the most recent addition to the Christmas music canon. Who's on Amy's list of essential '90s divas? Why did Todd think this song was from the '60s? And did Sleetstack the Christmas Shark get billing above Amy, to our listeners' horror? All this and music from Rose and the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra!

Todd and Amy discover the surprising sadness hidden deep within "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," then talk about 19th century religious progressivism, Star Wars, and boy sopranos. Of course. With music by Mark O'Connor and Rosanne Cash!