Building the perfect Christmas playlist episode by episode. Musicians, comedians and podcasters recommend songs and Arnie Niekamp (Hello from the Magic Tavern, Jackbox Games) decides if they're added to his ever-growing Christmas music playlist or not.
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Musicians Jonathan Coulton and Paul and Storm swap Christmas songs with Arnie to see what makes his playlist. Songs from Aimee Mann, Louis Armstrong, Eagles and more.
Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp
Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com
Arnie and Helen Zaltzman (The Allusionist, Answer Me This) swap Christmas songs to see what does and doesn’t go on their Christmas playlists. We discuss how American and UK Christmas music is different. And at least one of Arnie’s song choices makes Helen say, “Why?”
Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp
Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com
(Everybody’s Waitin’ For) The Man with the Bag (Remastered 1996) - Kay Starr
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard
Lonely This Christmas - Mud
The Christmas - Donny Hathaway
Justin McElroy
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • Duration 57:24
Arnie and Justin McElroy (My Brother My Brother & Me, The Adventure Zone) swap Christmas songs to see what does and doesn’t go on their Christmas playlists. Songs from Pearl Baily, Ariana Grande, Bill Murray and more.
Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp
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We Need a Little Christmas - The New Christy Minstrels
Drummer Boy - Justin Bieber, Busta Rhymes
Eurovangelists (Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 • Duration 01:24:09
The hosts of the Eurovangelists podcast (Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée) swap Christmas songs with Arnie.
Warning: This episode has an Explicit tag for strong language during the last two songs. That said, there is a warning in the episode when those songs come up.
Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp
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Hrishikesh Hirway (Song Exploder) swaps Christmas songs with Arnie. Their lists are VERY different. Songs from the Vienna Boy’s Choir, Dr. Dog, a “witch house” band and more.
Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp
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I Don't Know What Christmas Is (But Christmastime is Here) - Old 97s
Season's Greetings - Cix Bits
Falalalalove Ya - Nikki Lane
Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight) - Ramones
He's Stuck in the Chimney Again - Jon Rauhouse Orchestra, Rachel Flotard
Make You Mine This Season (Happiest Season) - Tegan and Sara
Paul F Tompkins and Janet Varney
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • Duration 01:06:44
Paul F Tompkins and Janet Varney swap Christmas songs with Arnie. Songs from T Rex, John Prine, the Everly Brothers and more. Also a Christmas mystery from Janet.
Creator and Host: Arnie Niekamp
Follow him on Bluesky or Instagram or send an Email the show at noskipchristmas@gmail.com
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