We're officially HALFWAY TO CHRISTMAS 2026, and Christmas Countdown is celebrating the occasion the only way we know how: with festive fun, holiday chaos, and a visit from the big man himself!

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In this gigantically jolly Dasher Day special, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan count down their Top 5 Christmas Movie Characters They'd Love to Go on Summer Vacation With. From lovable elves and holiday heroes to unforgettable Christmas movie icons, the guys reveal their dream travel companions and explain exactly why each character made the guest list.

Would Buddy the Elf dominate a beach vacation? Could Kevin McCallister plan the ultimate resort itinerary? Which Christmas movie character would make the perfect travel buddy? You'll have to listen to find out!

🎅 PLUS... a very merry surprise guest arrives!

That's right — Santa J. Claus himself drops by the show to give an exclusive update straight from the North Pole, share what the elves have been up to during the offseason, and join the guys for a few spins of the legendary:

🎡 WINTER WHEEL OF WONDERMINT 🎡

As always, the wheel delivers festive surprises, holiday debates, and plenty of Christmas cheer.

Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris also catch up on life since the last episode, read messages from the incredible Christmas Countdown community, and get delightfully sidetracked by random holiday (and non-holiday) banter along the way.

Whether you're counting down the days until Christmas 2026 or just looking for a little mid-year Christmas magic, this Dasher Day celebration is packed with enough holiday spirit to carry you all the way to December.

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In this fantastically festive offseason episode of Christmas Countdown, Eric, Danny, and Producer Chris are bringing the holiday vibes to the beach for a Mele Kalikimaka May celebration packed with laughs, nostalgia, festive chaos, and enough Christmas spirit to melt a snowman.

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The fellas kick things off by catching up on everything happening in their lives since the last episode, then dive into some heartfelt, hilarious, and wonderfully random fan messages from the Christmas Countdown community.

And then… it’s time to spin the legendary:

🎡 WINTER WHEEL OF WONDERMINT 🎡

The wheel spins multiple times, with each landing revealing surprise holiday topics the guys must discuss on the spot. This episode’s festive mix includes:

🎶 Christmas music
🎲 Holiday games & activities
🎄 Accidental traditions
😅 Maycember (yes… that chaotic “May feels like December” energy is VERY real)

No scripts. No prep. Just pure Christmas chaos and cozy conversation.

As always, expect random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents, laugh-out-loud stories, nostalgia, and the kind of festive friendship energy that makes Christmas Countdown feel like hanging out with your funniest Christmas-loving friends all year long.

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Who says April has to be all sunshine and flowers? Around here, it’s snowflakes, sleigh bells, and seasonal chaos.

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In this fantastically festive offseason episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are back with Producer Chris for an Arctic April hang packed with laughs, surprises, and year-round Christmas spirit.

The guys kick things off by catching up on everything happening in their lives since the last episode — the wins, the weirdness, and the stories that somehow always lead to completely unplanned hilarity.

Then it’s time for a fan-favorite segment… Fan Mail! Eric, Danny, and Chris open messages from listeners, react in real time, and celebrate the Christmas Countdown community that keeps the merry going all year long.

And then… buckle up.

🎡 THE WINTER WHEEL OF WONDERMINT returns and spins a bunch of times, with each landing revealing a surprise holiday topic the fellas must discuss on the spot. Think:

🎅 Holiday traditions

As always, expect random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents, nostalgic detours, big laughs, and the kind of cozy chaos only Christmas Countdown can deliver.

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Who says Christmas is only for December? Not us. Not ever.

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In the second fantastically festive offseason episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are back with Producer Chris for a Merry March hang that’s equal parts cozy, chaotic, and completely Christmas.

The guys kick things off by catching up on everything that’s been happening in their lives since the last episode — family fun, memorable moments, and the stories that somehow always turn into balsam banter.

Then… it’s game time. A brand-new Christmas-themed guessing game enters the chat, bringing surprises, laughs, and just the right amount of competitive chaos.

But the real star of the show?

🎡 THE WINTER WHEEL OF WONDERMINT 🎡

The fellas spin the wheel five times, with each spin randomly selecting a festive topic they’ll dive into — from Christmas decor and holiday foods to Christmas wardrobe and beyond. No one knows what’s coming next… and that’s exactly what makes it so merry.

And of course, in true Christmas Countdown fashion, expect plenty of random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents, nostalgic detours, and laugh-out-loud moments that make this podcast feel like Christmas all year long.

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Who says the Christmas spirit has to take time off?

The fellas are officially unveiling the brand-new format for Christmas Countdown’s offseason releases — and trust us, it’s going to be a game-changer. Think the magic of an advent calendar… combined with a massively merry spinning wheel twist that brings surprises, lists, tips and holly jolly chaos to every episode. What will the wheel land on? What surprise topics and questions are in store? You’ll have to tune in to find out.

Of course, no offseason hang would be complete without the usual dose of wonderfully random holiday (and non-holiday) tangents, laughs, and cozy catch-up vibes that make Christmas Countdown feel like hanging out with your most festive friends year-round.

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Christmas may be over… but the merriment is still jing-jing-a-lingin'!

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In this fantastically festive bonus episode of the hit holiday podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are joined by Producer Chris to unwrap Christmas 2025 and recap everything that went down on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. From favorite moments and family traditions to surprises, snacks, chaos, and those “only-at-Christmas” memories, nothing is off-limits in this cozy post-holiday hang.

Eric, Danny, and Chris share how they celebrated, what went according to plan (and what absolutely did not), and the little moments that made Christmas 2025 one to remember. And of course, in true Christmas Countdown fashion, the conversation drifts into delightfully random holiday (and non-holiday) banter, nostalgic reflections, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Whether you’re still riding the Christmas high or already missing the magic, this episode feels like catching up with friends by the tree one last time.

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It’s the grand finale, Christmas Countdown style — and we’re closing the season with cozy vibes, timeless stories, and a whole lot of holiday heart.

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In this massively merry season finale of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny Jordan are joined by Producer Chris to count down their Top 5 Christmas Books — the stories that shaped their love of the season, warmed their hearts, and earned a permanent spot on the holiday bookshelf. From childhood classics to meaningful modern reads, each host shares their 5–1 picks, why they chose them, and what makes each Christmas book truly unforgettable.

Eric and Danny also reflect on what’s been happening in their lives as they prepare for Christmas 2025, play a few festive rounds of the fan-favorite holiday game “Christmas Clash” (yes, chaos is guaranteed), and—as always—get delightfully lost in random holiday (and non-holiday) banter that feels like hanging out by the fire with old friends.

PLUS… surprise guests! Five mystery celebrity guests pop in throughout the episode to say hello, join the holiday fun, and share their own Top 3 Christmas countdowns. Think you can guess who they are? Here are your clues:

Guest 1: Wanted

Guests 2 & 3: Broadway

Guest 4: Hippo

Guest 5: Paper

You’ll want to stick around for every single guest…and a VERY special surprise at the end of the episode.

So grab a blanket, pour a festive drink, and settle in for a joyful, heartfelt season finale that celebrates the stories that make Christmas magical.

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It’s another holly-jolly edition of Merry Minutes, hosted by your favorite festive duo — Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan!

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In this massively merry episode, Eric and Danny unwrap some of the biggest and boldest Christmas headlines of the season, including:

🏠 Home Alone turns 35! To celebrate the milestone anniversary, Disney+ is attempting to break a Guinness World Record by building the largest gingerbread house ever — a massive Home Alone–inspired house right in Hollywood, CA! The celebration also includes a heart-warming collaboration with Clear called “No Kevin Left Behind.”

🍕📍 Live Field Report Alert! “Jingle Bell Jordan” patches in live on the scene from Little Nero’s Pizza in Studio City, CA, bringing boots-on-the-ground reporting straight from one of the most iconic Home Alone locations of all time.

🎶🎭 Special Guest: Mitch Wood! Actor and content creator Mitch Wood joins the show to chat about how he got his start in theatre content creation, his most memorable viral videos, and the inspiration behind his brand-new holiday bop, “Christmas Came Early.” (Trust us — it’s going straight on your festive playlist.)

As always, Eric and Danny deliver their signature festive humor, holiday heart, and wildly merry banter, making this episode feel like Christmas morning with extra toppings.

🎅 BIG NEWS! Season 5 of Christmas Countdown is LIVE on YouTube and all podcast platforms! Tune in now for brand-new countdowns, celebrity guests, festive games, and the most wonderful fun of the year.

🎁 SHOW SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Love the show? Please rate and review wherever you listen — it helps spread the cheer! And don’t forget to follow us on social media @ChristmasCountdownShow for daily doses of holiday magic, behind-the-scenes fun, and breaking Christmas news.

So grab your cocoa, cue the carols, and settle in — because this episode of Merry Minutes proves that Christmas can come early… and in gingerbread form.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

01:39 Home Alone Gingerbread House World Record Attempt

02:47 Home Alone + Clear Collaboration

04:04 Little Nero's Pizza Disney + Activation

06:24 Jingle Bell Jordan Arrives in Studio

09:35 Mitch Wood Interview

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Top 10 Christmas Commercials – The Ads That Make Us Laugh, Cry & Feel ALL the Holiday Feels!

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Grab the hot cocoa… and definitely grab the tissues because in this massively merry episode of the hit Christmas podcast Christmas Countdown, hosts Eric Petersen and Danny Jordan are counting down their Top 10 Christmas Commercials — the iconic, emotional, hilarious, heartwarming ads that define the season and make us feel like kids all over again.

From tear-jerking storytelling to magical brand mascots, from nostalgic classics to those commercials that sneak-attack your emotions every single year, Eric and Danny share their 10–1 picks and break down why each commercial hit them right in the feels. Whether it’s laughter, goosebumps, or full-on holiday tears, this countdown delivers major Christmas spirit.

Eric and Danny also catch up on life as they gear up for Christmas 2025, and take on several rounds of the festively fun holiday game “I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends” with Producer Chris — a game guaranteed to create chaos, camaraderie, and big-time Christmas laughs.

And of course… in classic Christmas Countdown fashion… plenty of delightful, totally unplanned tangents ensue.

So cozy up, get ready to feel ALL the emotions, and join the guys for a countdown that celebrates the commercials that make the holiday season truly magical.

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DANNY'S TOP 10 COMMERCIALS

10 - Rockapella Folgers: https://youtu.be/Oe-qhXCGwNg?si=eo9Ea6MeDaymm5yV

9 - Coca Cola Polar Bears: https://youtu.be/ahe2r5fB5hU?si=nXppsVSxRsvIf-o_

8 - Amazon Singing Commercials: https://youtu.be/8JWQy713cHs?si=Y28mN7xvYKtyhQ5u&t=187

7 - Apple Frankenstein: https://youtu.be/bFf3r-pT_WA

6 - Amazon Joyride: https://youtu.be/iYXfgfKfHig

5 -WestJet: https://youtu.be/zIEIvi2MuEk

4 - Hershey Kisses: https://youtu.be/zEhFg6sIOEA

3 - Disney: https://youtu.be/tl57Gy5X_Kg

2 - Chevy: https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc?si=j-I9A2GbINfoakPi

1 - Doc Morris: https://youtu.be/0Ha1dtAFbAA?si=kTXthY3cuq1Q3ciP

ERIC'S TOP 10 COMMERCIALS

10 - Frankie’s Holiday 2016 Apple https://youtu.be/bFf3r-pT_WA

9 - Hershey Bells 1989 https://youtu.be/zEhFg6sIOEA

8 - Apple The Suprise 2019 https://youtu.be/Rx0om7rWhl0

7 - Folgers Brothers Home 2009 https://youtu.be/uMwFWDIFVCU

6 - Waitrose Keira Knightly love 2025 https://youtu.be/U0lMVhbsypA

5 - Sainsbury’s 1914 -2014- World War 1 Christmas https://youtu.be/NWF2JBb1bvM

4 - Corona O Tanenbaum 1990 https://youtu.be/rADeG4O9OiY

3 - Chevy 2024 Grandma takes a ride to remember https://youtu.be/EeaHlhDypFw

2 - Chevy Memory Lane 2025 https://youtu.be/NB-DXIGGoqc

1 - Doc Morris GranDpa Kettle Bell 2020 https://youtu.be/Z_R4q70_rJg

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

06:25 Reviews

14:08 Eric's Christmas Jokes

16:56 Mailbag

37:47 Catch Up/Small Talk

51:24 Tinsel Tunes

58:56 Game: "I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends"

1:10:56 The Countdown

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Okay...This just might be the best, most unhinged and fun bonus episode we've ever recorded. So we thought, it's the holiday season, let's release it on the main feed for everyone to enjoy! If you want more bonus episodes like this one, PLUS ad-free versions of every episode in our catalogue, welcome swag AND access to the most merry and kind private community on Facebook, CLICK HERE to join our Patreon family.

Merrrrrrrry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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