Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast

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.nzSongs 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 KWe Wish You a Merry Christmas by The Merry Christmas Experience (Ska/Punk)We Wish You a Merry Christmas by The Blue Wisp Big BandWe Wish You a Merry Christmas by Southwell Festival Voices (Traditional)We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Celtic WomenWe 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/pk7jyyjmHere's the version recommended by our Welsh listener: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Mel & KimSongs 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 RandolphRockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Joel Patterson (Instrumental)Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by The Brian Setzer OrchestraRockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Asleep at the Wheel (Country)Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Jimmy BarnesRockin’ 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)

This month, Duane and Scott look at the history of the 1914 Christmas Truce and songs written about the event.Don't forget to vote for your favorite song of the episode in The Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025.Songs from the episode:I Saw Three Ships by Fisherman’s FriendsYorkshire Three Ships by Kate Rusby1914 (Christmas Truce) by Elias DummerChristmas in the Trenches by John McCutcheonChristmas Truce by SabatonPipes of Peace by Tim PannellStille Nacht (Silent Night in the original German)Christmas 1914 (No Man’s Land) by Roy BuckleyAll Together Now by The Farm1914 - The Carol of Christmas by Military VoicesSnoopy’s Christmas by The Royal Guardsmen1914 by Mike Harding

This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol "I Saw Three Ships" with Tim Babb from the "Can't Wait for Christmas" podcast.Don't forget to vote for your favorite song in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025.Songs played in this episode:I Saw Three Ships by the Barenaked Ladies (Tim)I Saw Three Ships by Blackmore’s Night (Duane)I Saw Three Ships by King’s College Choir (Scott)I Saw Three Ships by Nat King Cole (Tim)I Saw Three Ships (Metal Cover) by Forrest Howard (Duane)I Saw Three Ships by The Irish Rovers (Scott)I Saw Three Ships by South Park and the Muppets (Tim)I Saw Three Ships by Fiddler’s Green (Duane)I Saw Three Ships (Sea Shanty Version) by the Harris Siblings (Scott)