Whether you are wrapping gifts, traveling home, or avoiding another round of small talk at a family gathering, the right podcast can make December feel a bit brighter. Here are a few festive shows to help you settle in, slow down, or get a good laugh.
Tis the Grinch Holiday Podcast
The Grinch is back with a new season of holiday humor, playful drama, and plenty of opinions. This time, he is planning a big event called Grinch-a-palooza, which ends up competing with Whoville’s tree lighting. With help from celebrity guests and a few unexpected twists, the show brings a fun mix of mischief and festive energy.
Bah Humbug: A Christmas Movie Podcast with Helen O’Hara
If you love holiday movies in all their cozy, cheesy glory, this show is for you. Helen O’Hara and a rotating group of guests break down the newest seasonal releases and revisit classic favorites. It is an easy, fun listen for anyone who enjoys talking about the snowiest and most feel-good films of the season.
A Cinematic Christmas Journey
This show takes you behind the scenes of the holiday films you love. Hosts Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne explore the themes, moments, and creative stories that make these movies so memorable, with insights from actors, directors, and people who helped bring them to life.
A Christmas Carol
This original “audio advent calendar” follows Ebenezer Scrooge through short daily episodes that lead up to Christmas. It is a simple, warm way to revisit the classic story and enjoy a little seasonal storytelling each day.
Deck the Hallmark
This podcast follows a group of friends as they watch and review made-for-TV holiday movies, mixing real opinions with plenty of playful banter. It is relaxed, funny, and the kind of show you can put on while wrapping gifts or winding down at the end of the day.
Christmas Morning
Christmas Morning is the show for people who keep the holiday spirit alive all year. Weekly episodes January through October and daily episodes during the holiday rush. Hosted by Bran and Scott, your guides through all things Christmas.
