Christmas Countdown

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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