Christmas is supposed to be a merry time. A time of holiday cheer where children laugh and play. People sit by the Christmas tree opening presents, drinking hot cocoa, and eating cookies. Kids are out of school. Adults are out of work. It's a time when everyone can relax and enjoy the company of others.Not for Ronald Gene Simmons Sr., though. Christmas of 19 ... Show More
Dec 2022
67: A Very Krampus Christmas: The Dark Spirits of Christmas Past
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Is there anything as cozy as a Christmas tree? When you look at it, what do you think of? Family, holidays, presents, hot coco, singing carols, good times etc etc. But have you ever looked at a Christmas tree and thought about chopped off d**k ... Show More
39m 19s
Dec 2018
Christmas Eve, Unhappy People, Memories and Traditions, Slick Harvey, Being Single, Airport, MTH, Gifts We Hate, Evil Things To Do, Reasons To Lie, Closing Remarks and more.
Twas the night before Christmas and we dedicate this show to unhappy people. Uncle Steve talks about favorite Christmas moments and traditions. He even has a memory involving his father. We talks about the stereotype of being single. The airport can be a turbulent place and the c ... Show More
1h 36m
Dec 2021
Fri. 12/04 - Krampus, the Unabomber, & Tickle Me Elmo
Why the FBI thought the inventor of Tickle Me Elmo might have been the Unabomber. A new potential method for freeze-drying vaccines. And it’s Krampusnacht this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know about the sinister anti-Santa. Sponsors: Lendtable, Use code KOTTKE at Lendt ... Show More
20m 56s
Dec 2022
A Christmas Eve Tradition
My dad used to read ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” every Christmas Eve when I was a kid, after dinner and before we opened our Christmas pjs. So many of you are missing your dads, or grandparents, or the father of your kids. This year, I asked my dad to record the Christmas E ... Show More
6m 17s