Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast

For the first episode of 2026, Duane and Scott discuss the song "Mele Kalikimaka".
Here's the documentary called "Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around" that listener Pandy told us about.
These are the two versions that listener Pandy sent us of I Saw Three Ships: The first is from Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band and the second is John Renbourn of Pentangle.
If you'd like to submit versions of "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" for our March episode, please use this Google Form.
Versions of "Mele Kalikimaka" played in this episode:
Bing Crosby
Geoff Castellucci
Reel Big Fish
Lambo Lambo Rock
Josh Tatofi
Kacey Musgraves and Zooey Deschanel
Christafari & Kapena
Lucky Jones
Iam Tongi (live)
The Petersens

This is a re upload of a deleted episode.
This was originally uploaded back in Dec 2018, but to due to copywrite claims was taken down by the host provider.

Happy New Year everyone!!
Duane here for a short episode where I reveal the new listener-led concept for Tinsel Tunes 2026.
This listener-led season puts Christmas music fans in control, from song choices to monthly themes and special guest episodes. Your voice helps shape the year ahead.
Google form link for submissions https://forms.gle/j51mso27RKyV36rq9

For the final episode of 2025, Duane and Scott discuss the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". They also reveal the winner of the 2025 song battle.
Check out Santa Duane and give him a follow on the socials:https://www.hawkesbaysanta.nz
Songs played in this episode:
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by The Holy Rocka Rollaz (Rockabilly)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Jacob Miller & Ray I (Reggae)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Relient K
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by The Merry Christmas Experience (Ska/Punk)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by The Blue Wisp Big Band
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Southwell Festival Voices (Traditional)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Celtic Women
We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Julian Neel (Barbershop)

This month, Scott and Duane discuss the song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree". They also reveal the winners of each episode in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025 - please go vote for your champion using the poll: https://pollforall.com/pk7jyyjm
Here's the version recommended by our Welsh listener: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Mel & Kim

Songs Played in this Episode:
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Semi Werner Francis (Reggae)
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Nick Sabia (Bossanova)
Yackety Sax by Boots Randolph
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Joel Patterson (Instrumental)
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Asleep at the Wheel (Country)
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Jimmy Barnes
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Skinny Feelings (Pop Punk)
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by First to Eleven (Rock)
Noche Buena Y Navidad by Brenda Lee (Spanish remake)