Benjamin Will Bradley gives some fascinating insights into Sears Homes — actual homes that were ordered from the Sears Catalog, in the second episode of our special Christmas in July series, "Xmas Catalogs."

Remember getting a Christmas catalog in the mail and poring over it? Take a trip down memory lane as guests Wendy Hansen and Brent Wilhight talk about the Sears Wish Book and more.

Actor Yano Anaya, the toady Grover Dill, stops by to chat about his time on the set of A Christmas Story, how it's impacted his life now and what he expects of the new movie "A Christmas Story Christmas" filming now.

Julianna Ely joins the podcast from North Carolina to share the special story behind her incredible Christmas Village Tree.

Jeff Fox often helps people find what they're looking for in holiday entertainment, and he chats with Rikki about collecting Christmas specials.

Find him on Twitter and Instagram at @CHRspecials and online at namethatchristmasspecial.com

Isaac Alexander joins the show for the first time. He has his own YouTube channel of DIY tutorials of holiday decorative lawn projects. Now is a great time to work on those outdoor projects to get them ready for next Christmas, and Isaac has lots of ideas and tips from beginner to expert.

Rikki chats with Jeff Carter — vintage lighting expert and friend of the podcast — about bubble lights! These bulbs have a ton of decorative appeal, adding action and movement and nostalgia: "It looks like a tube of bubbling color liquid sitting on your Christmas tree."

Charles Dickens' classic book, "A Christmas Carol," is rich in layered meaning and symbolism. Learn some of the surprising facts and lessons we can all learn from this beloved story. Mary Richards has a great conversation with John Hartvigsen, who has studied "A Christmas Carol" for decades.