Can't Wait for Christmas

By Tim BabbComedy Kids & Family Education for Kids

Can't Wait for Christmas episodes

December 23, 2025 CWFC 157 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 5)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 5 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.”
Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”
In Act 5, can Tracy use the lessons of past, present, and future to save the plane, save McKringleberry, and save Christmas?!
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00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 12:01 Act 5
12:01 – 13:53 Credits
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)
A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 5 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb
With the voice talents of:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Trish Healey as Betty
Lesley Victorine as Samantha the Reporter
Micahel Babb as Quinn
James Babb as Patrick
and
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Jacklyn Collier from Deck the Hallmark as Candice from the Christmas Initiate
Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Noah from TANcast (NSFW) as Joe McKringleberry
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George
Gerry D from Totally Rad Christmas as Bert
Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast as Ernie
And
Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present.
The Star Spangled Banner was performed by the 1995 Lincoln High School Chamber Ensemble Graduating Seniors.
All other music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com
This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.
Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.
Tune in Christmas Eve for a special presentation of the full movie of A Bomb for Christmas 2, featuring outtakes and special messages from the cast.
14 min
December 16, 2025 CWFC 156 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 4)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 4 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas!
Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”
In Act 4, Tracy is taken to a dark future where we learn the fate of her friends, Holly, Bobby, and McKringleberry.
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00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 10:16 Act 2
10:16 – 11:33 Credits
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)
A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 4 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb
Cast:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich
Kyra Hogue as “Simone Grubbs”
Trish Healey as Betty
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
With special podcaster guest stars…
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
and
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
All music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com
This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.
Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.
Tune in December 23rd for the the dramatic conclusion of A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.
12 min
December 15, 2025 CWFC 155 – 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas with Melissa Menta
On this episode, we’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of a Charlie Brown Christmas with Senior Vice President of Global Brand and Communications for Peanuts Worldwide
and host of the You Don’t Know Peanuts podcast, Melissa Menta. We’ve also got a fun Christmas play date idea for you and we’ll count down the top 5 songs Tim has discovered thanks to this podcast.
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00:00 – 02:15 Intro
02:15 – 07:28 We Need A Little Christmas Now
07:28 – 14:15 5 Golden Things – Christmas Songs Tim Discovered Because of This Podcast
14:15 – 17:20 All I Want For Christmas Is News
17:20 – 41:02 A Charlie Brown Christmas 60 Year Anniversary Discussion with Melissa Menta
41:02 – 43:12 Wrap Up
43:12 – 46:2https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cwfc-155-60-years-of-a-charlie-brown-christmas-with-melissa-menta.mp35 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
Peanuts Official Site
https://www.peanuts.com/
Melissa Menta’s Podcast, You Don’t Know Peanuts
https://www.youdontknowpeanuts.com/
USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines
https://www.usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm
Shows Tim Has Been On Lately:
A Cozy Christmas Podcast (The Episode “Celebrating 25 Years of ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas”
https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/episodes
Totally Rad Christmas!
https://totallyradchristmas.com/the-all-new-mickey-mouse-club-christmas-special/
Advent Calendar House (the 200th Episode dropping Christmas Eve)
https://adventcalendar.house/
Insert Reference Here Podcast
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/hensonhistorypod/
The Sweep Spot
https://bleav.com/shows/the-sweep-spot/episodes/christmas-at-disneyland-with-tim-babb/
47 min
December 09, 2025 CWFC 154 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 3)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 3 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas!
Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”
In Act 3, The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Tracy that her partner, Holly, isn’t the only one she has to save on this perilous Christmas Eve.
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00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 08:33 Act 2
08:33 – 10:21 Credits
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)
A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 2 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb
Cast:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Emmily Scherb as Jemma Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Trish Healey as Betty
Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
With special podcaster guest stars…
Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present.
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry
and
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George
The choral renditions of We Wish You A Merry Christmas and The Star Spangled Banner were performed by the 1995 Lincoln High School Chamber Ensemble
All other music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com
This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.
Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.
Tune in December 15th for the next regular episode of the Can’t Wait For Christmas Podcast and December 16th for A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future Act 4.
11 min
December 02, 2025 CWFC 153 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 2)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of act 2 of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas!
Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”
In Act 2, Tracy is sent to the past and learns the shocking truth about what really happened last Christmas.
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00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 10:53 Act 2
10:53 – 12:59 Credits
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)
A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 2 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb
Cast:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Emmily Scherb as Alana/Jemma Rickmanovich
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Justin Dinger as Gern Blanston
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
With special podcaster guest stars…
Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
Mignon Fogarty, from the Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing podcast, as Mayor Deleo (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
Noah, from the TANcast Podcast (NSFW), as Joe McKringleberry (Archival audio from “A Bomb For Christmas” 2020)
And
Alonso Duralde from LinoleumKnife, Maximum Film, Breakfast All Day, and Deck The Hallmark and author of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition as the Ghost of Christmas Present.
Sound Effects
palazzo d’accursio xmas band 20121222_181319.mp3 by suonidibologna — https://freesound.org/s/172338/ — License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
Kickin’ around the ole’ pigskin.flac by CGEffex — https://freesound.org/s/94172/ — License: Attribution 4.0
JJJ2 96 countdown – cheer.wav by FreqMan — https://freesound.org/s/88002/ — License: Attribution 4.0
Explosion by Iwiploppenisse — https://freesound.org/s/156031/ — License: Attribution 4.0
All other music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com
This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.
Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.
Tune in December 9th for A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future Act 3.
13 min
November 25, 2025 CWFC 152 – A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future (Act 1)
On this episode, we bring you a special presentation of our made-for-podcast Christmas movie: “A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future.” We will be releasing a new act every Tuesday until Christmas!
Brief Synopsis:
Last year, detective Tracy Chabert helped her partner, Holly, foil a plot to blow up a small town Christmas festival. This Christmas, someone is out to get revenge on Holly and it’s up to Tracy to save her…and she’ll be getting a little help from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future.
It’s the movie that answers the question no one asked, “What would happen if you combined Die Hard 2 an A Christmas Carol?”
Download here!
00:00 – 00:20 Intro
00:20 – 11:57 Act 1
11:57 – 14:00 Credits
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the credits)
A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past Present and Future Act 1 was written directed and produced by Tim Babb
Cast:
Kiki Cronin as Tracy Chabert
Dynelle Babb as Holly McTiernan
Brendan Scherb as Bobby McTiernan
Jeffery Cronin as the Russian Voice
Trish Healey as Betty
Tim Dumont as the Plane Captain
With special podcaster guest stars…
Jacklyn Collier from Deck the Hallmark as Candice
Mike Westfall, from the Advent Calendar House podcast, as Captain Willis
Edward Frizzelle from That’s Hindsight as George
Gerry D from Totally Rad Christmas as Bert
Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast as Ernie
And
Brian Earl from Christmas Past and author of Of Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past as the Ghost of Christmas Past
Deck the Halls A was performed
by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Used under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
All other music and sound effects were public domain found at Pixabay.com
This made-for-podcast Christmas movie is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead or actual events is purely coincidental.
Copyright 2025 by the Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast. All rights reserved.
Tune in December 2nd for A Bomb for Christmas 2: Past, Present, and Future Act 2.
14 min
November 25, 2025 CWFC 151 – Straight No Chaser: An Interview with Seggie Isho
On this episode, Straight No Chaser’s Seggie Isho stops by to talk about the group’s new album and tour called Holiday Road. We’ll also give you a tip on how to shop small this Christmas by going virtual, and we’ll countdown the top five ways to get some holiday cheer without spending money.
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00:00 – 02:29 Intro
02:29 – 03:59 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:59 – 08:45 5 Golden Things – Free Ways to Celebrate Christmas
08:45 – 41:54 An Interview with Straight No Chaser’s Seggie Isho
41:54 – 45:13 Wrap Up
45:13 – 47:45 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
A Bomb For Christmas 2: Past, Present, And Future (Act 1)
https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com/2025/11/24/cwfc-152-a-bomb-for-christmas-2-past-present-and-future-act-1
Straight No Chaser
https://sncmusic.com/
Straight No Chaser Tour Dates
https://sncmusic.com/tour
Seggie Isho’s Page
https://sncmusic.com/seggie
Straight No Chaser’s Livestream on December 23rd
https://veeps.com/straightnochaser/3cd114fb-4811-4723-b8cd-958d614ec384
Straight No Chaser – Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (Official Music Video)
https://youtu.be/UA5EazTUzxc
Unofficial Official Podcast
http://www.youtube.com/@UnofficialOfficialPod
The Stress-Free Christmas Virtual Holiday Market
https://thestressfreechristmas.com/virtual-christmas-market/
Virtual Holiday Market Vendor Sign Ups
https://payhip.com/b/TFHGb?media_id=3770833163389101504_63035382172
48 min
November 01, 2025 CWFC 150 – Jimmy Hawkins/It’s a Very Muppet Christmas Movie [Christmas Podcast Day Bonus Episode]
On this special, super-sized Christmas Podcast Day episode, Jimmy Hawkins (Little Tommy from It’s a Wonderful Life) stops by to talk about his new book, The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit. We’ll also be celebrating Muppetvember by doing a deep dive into It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie.
is an actor, producer, and author. He’s done many memorable things over the years but he’s perhaps best known for his roll as the youngest Bailey child Tommy in its a Wonderful Life.
Well, Jimmy’s all grown up now, but he hasn’t forgotten the lessons of that film. He has a new book out called
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00:00 – 02:06 Intro
02:06 – 35:15 A Conversation with Jimmy Hawkins (Tommy Bailey from It’s A Wonderful Life)
35:15 – 1:04:20 It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas
1:04:20 – 1:07:33 Wrap Up
1:07:33 – 1:10:06 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit
https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/9781400255108/the-heart-of-its-a-wonderful-life/
Other Episodes For “It’s A Wonderful Christmas Podcast Day”
Advent Calendar House – Psych: The Polarizing Express
https://adventcalendar.house/episodes/psych-the-polarizing-express
Cozy Christmas Podcast – Merry Christmas George Bailey
https://www.cozychristmaspodcast.com/episodes
Closer to Christmas – Garfield and Friends: It’s A Wonderful Wade
http://closertochristmas.com/
Totally Rad Christmas – SCTV: It’s a Wonderful Film parts 1 and 2
https://totallyradchristmas.com/category/tv-series-christmas-episodes/
TGI Podcast – That 70’s Show: It’s A Wonderful Life
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tgi-podcast/episodes/That-70s-Show-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-e39uu0l
Tis the Soundtrack – It’s A Wonderful Life (Gonna Have A Good Time) EP by Fishbone
https://tisthesoundtrack.com/
Merry Britsmas – Basil Brush: It’s A Wonderful Brush
https://merrybritsmas.podbean.com/e/merry-britsmas-81-christmas-podcast-day-its-a-wonderful-basil-brush/
Christmas Every Day – Lux Radio Theater version of Its A Wonderful Life
https://christmaseverydayshow.podbean.com/
Lost Christmas – The Greatest Gift
https://www.lostchristmaspodcast.com/
1 hr 11 min
October 25, 2025 CWFC 149 – “Modern” Christmas Movies with Alonso Duralde
On this episode, film critic, podcaster, and author Alonso Duralde joins Tim for the entire show. We’ll be talking about his new book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, Revised and Updated Edition. We’ll also have a conversation about modern Christmas movies and countdown the most re-watch worthy Christmas movies to come out since 2010.
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00:00 – 03:11 Intro
03:11 – 13:55 We Need A Little Christmas Now
13:55 – 21:31 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
21:31 – 32:00 A Discussion of Modern Christmas Movies
32:00 – 52:34 5 Golden Things – Re-watchable Christmas Movies (Post 2010)
52:34 – 56:27 Wrap Up and Special Announcement
56:27 – 59:27 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/have-yourself-a-movie-little-christmas-9781493087440/
Where to Find Alonso Duralde
https://bsky.app/profile/aduralde.bsky.social
https://www.instagram.com/alonso.duralde/
https://thefilmverdict.com/author/alonsothefilmverdict-com
https://www.patreon.com/LinoleumKnife
https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/maximum-film/
https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakfastAllDayPodcast
https://deckthehallmark.com/person/alonso
Alonso and Tim’s Lists of Modern Christmas Movies
Alonso’s List
5. See You Next Christmas (2021)
4. Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
3. Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point (2024)
2. Krampus (2015)
1. Arthur Christmas (2011)
H.M. Feast of the Seven Fishes
Tim’s List
5. Noelle (2019)
4. Godmothered (2020)
3. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
2. Red One (2024)
1. Spirited (2022)
H.M. Iron Man 3 (2013)
H.M. Shazam (2019)
Tim’s Sight Gag On Video So That You Can Actually SEE It
https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/video/7564339537384574239
https://youtube.com/shorts/fuPdxKQUZ60
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1375593924128960
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQJ8wYEEbCy/
1 hr
September 25, 2025 CWFC 148 – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
On this episode, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2000 adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey. We’ll also countdown the top five Naughty or Nice segments from Jimmy Kimmel Live, and we’ll find a Christmasy way for you to do something delicious with those fall apples.
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00:00 – 01:40 Intro
01:40 – 03:56 We Need A Little Christmas Now
03:56 – 17:53 5 Golden Things – Naughty or Nice segments on Jimmy Kimmel Live
17:53 – 21:50 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
21:50 – 43:54 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
43:54 – 46:04 Wrap Up
46:04 – 49:09 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
(The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links)
Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll Casserole
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SYm7Us/
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1502644414436711
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOW78_BDy73/
Naughty or Nice segments on Jimmy Kimmel Live
#5
https://youtu.be/8ElI8NSs6XI?si=CoF9cIG5AHRWHY78
#4
https://youtu.be/KG8rYm_vuho?si=tpb2AkHEDDMqKUC4
#3
https://youtu.be/z4Q5Po5tWO0?si=cBfSu5NbgXj4ApAx
#2
https://youtu.be/Peas1L2v9Yc?si=6RcsZAdTIFlwpNRD
Honorable Mention
https://youtu.be/STAGy_Id8RE?si=FP_n4ZG1Q3DmftA2
#1
https://youtu.be/i5McMPNr24g?si=6cs_d0OTRTuxldMk
Full Playlist of ALL Naughty or Nice Segments
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg11-a9LYH_6qDU20KtiQByYoI736S493&si=j0x_ENEX_yammJ30
Tinsel Tunes Podcast
https://tinseltunes.com
50 min