Advent Calendar: Emptying The Sack

William finally hands over his phone for Jordan to snoop through his internet search history, and the boys discuss what names they’d give their (currently fictional) yachts. They also draw up their dream lists of replacement co-hosts, in case one of them kicks the bucket. Hosted ... Show More

Our headline show at the Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield was so much fun that we just had to share a selection of our favourite moments. Expect William’s diary, a message from the festival’s creative director Greg James, and a dilemma that’s sure to put you off eating sausage ... Show More

After Jordan boldly claimed that he could tell where a notherner was from ‘just by the sound of their sneeze’ William’s putting him to the test! That’s not the only bold claim as the boys discuss the best dictator haircuts and who they’d be in the Star Wars universe. Hosted on Ac ... Show More

The religious observation of Advent has shifted and changed through the years. But how did we get to a point where an Advent calendar is also a non-religious Christmas countdown with chocolates or other treats? Research: Allen, Scott. “A Brief History of Advent Calendars.” Mental ... Show More

Anney and Samantha chat about their holidays, and the stress of decorating. Anney shares a harrowing tale of Christmas tree transport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Here's an episode all about special days and celebrations in the British calendar. You'll hear cultural information about holidays and customs, and some pronunciation work on how to say dates and the months of the year. Transcript and videos here http://wp.me/p4IuUx-5Hr  See acas ... Show More

It's Christmas in July! Start drafting those letters to Santa — that's just how John Duval Gluck would have wanted it. He scammed the wealthy of New York society into doing good for poor kids, sending the kids gifts from Santa himself. Until one man asked to see the receipts.See ... Show More

It's Christmas Eve at Steele's Pots and Pans. Belinda does some last-minute Christmas shopping before getting a chance to sit on Santa's lap... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Owen Slot welcomes Stephen Jones, Al Dymock and Steve James for a festive round up of 2017. The panel pick their rugby heroes and villains of the year before Owen attempts to conduct a quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Holly and Tracy discuss Advent calendars in their own lives. They also discuss some of their experiences in Barcelona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Its the most WONDERFUL time of the year! Christmas is round the corner, and so Anna & Mandi made a a special episode to get us all in the Christmassy spirit. They talk all about the special day and what it was like for them growing up with the cultural clash of having Persian par ... Show More

Christmastime brings families and friends together from near and far to remember fond past memories and forge new ones. This meditation is adapted from “A Cup of Christmas Tea,” written by Minnesotan author Tom Hess, and illustrated by Warren Hanson.See omnystudio.com/listener fo ... Show More