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What’s up, dudes? It's time for the 3rd Annual Totally Rad Christmas Awards, colloquially known as the Raddies! Join me and Charlyn Lewis from Take a Chic Peek as we interview a few of the guests and nominees as they make their way down the red and green carpet! This Raddies pre-show has it all!

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What’s up, dudes? Happy 3 year anniversary! Yes, it’s been 3 years of ‘80s Christmas to the max! Enjoy my full theme song! I originally released this to celebrate 100 days to Christmas! Even though I want to redo a few things in the recording, hopefully this helps make your season bright…or at least start getting you into the spirit of things! Anyway, enjoy! Oh, and special thanks to Matt McGrath from Nostaljunk who did some mixing/mastering for me!  

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What's up, dudes? Shopping for toys should be one of the JOYS OF CHRISTMAS! That’s right! I’ve got Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette and Santa Ambassador Matt Spaulding from  North Pole Radio here to talk all about Kay·Bee Toy & Hobby Shops, known later as KB Toys!

It was the toy store in the mall, and we loved it!  When mom and dad went to check out the deals on new appliances at Sears, we checked out the aisles full of action figures and playsets! Fully stocked shelves and NES games behind the counter, Kay·Bee took our fun seriously! And they definitely never treated us like a grinch!

It gave us good service, good prices, good selection, and convenient locations in shopping malls across the country. Billed as full-time, year-round toy specialists, they had large selections in all categories. They were fully stocked with an immense variety of toys, dolls, games, hobbies, HO trains, road racing, doll house miniatures, and much, much more! In fact, you could even pick up these items in they’re “what Santa forgot” after Christmas sales!

As well, they wanted us to be around after the holidays (presumably to buy more toys, of course).

G.I.Joes? Check. Garbage Pail Kids? By the register. Puppets in their commercials? Definitely! So call up your crew, head to the mall, and hang out in this episode!

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What’s up, dudes? If your stocking gets stolen and your tree can't be found, you may as well call us 'cause we'll be around. We have to work Christmas, so if you're in a pinch, just give Blue Moon a jingle and ask for the Grinch. That’s right! Karen Flieger from The Retro Network, Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas, and Michael Christelman of the Saturday Morning Mafia are here to talk the “Moonlighting” Christmas episode It’s a Wonderful Job!

When the staff rebels after being forced to work on Christmas, Maddie (Cybill Shepherd) wishes she had never kept Blue Moon Detective Agency open. Enter Albert, her angel, the Clarence to her George Bailey. Albert shows her how everyone’s lives could’ve turned out had her wish been granted, ultimately culminating in her alternate self’s apparent suicide. With her wish to live renewed and the dawning realization of the impact their lives have on each other, Maddie celebrates Christmas and gives the office staff time to do likewise! Oh, and there’s a juicy kiss with David too! Will they? Won’t they?

Yes, “Moonlighting” had it all! Fletch’s boss as an angel? Check. Cheryl Tiegs cameo? Yup. Dynamic chemistry? Definitely! So grab your angel, let him show you around, and take the elevator to this fourth wall-breaking episode!

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What’s up, dudes? Christmas Eve in Gotham: uptown, the streets are filled with last-minute shoppers and the cheering jingle of chimes. But here, in the forgotten part of the city, the streets are almost deserted, save for a handful of scavengers and their unfortunate victim—and the very special sort of vengeance which lurks in the sheltering shadows! That vengeance is Santa Ambassador Matt Spaulding from  North Pole Radio and Thom Crowe from ‘Tis the Podcast who join me to talk “Batman Monthly,” a 1988 UK comic from London Editions Magazine which reprinted older Batman stories.

Volume 6 contains two classic Batman stories. In "Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas," Batman races to rescue a young girl from death by suicide. In his way stands the Blockbuster! In "Silent Night, Deadly Night," Denny O'Neil tells a tale of redemption when Batman helps a desperate and disgruntled former employee of a toymaker make up for his misdeeds.

With the likes of Len Wein, Denny O'Neil, and Dick Giordano on these stories in "Batman Monthly," the Batman's humanity shines through! Christmas tree lot fight? Yup. Attempted strangulation with Christmas lights? Of course. Bruised and beaten Santas? Definitely. So grab your pipe tobacco present, hop in the Batmobile, and drive into this episode!

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What's up, dudes? NES was the greatest thing ever in the '80s! In fact, it was so great they made a magazine about it! I've got Mike Westfall of  Advent Calendar House and Chad Young from Horror Movie BBQ here with me to dive into the memories of the ‘88 and ‘89 November/December issues of the bimonthly Nintendo Power magazine! Beginning in 1988, Nintendo Power was the brainchild of Howard Phillips and Gail Tilden, and was the natural evolution of the Nintendo Fun Club, used as a customer retention marketing tool and sales predictor. Yo, and it worked! From favorites to flops, we get into all of it! Remember Faxanadu? We sort of do. What about Track and Field II? No? Think Olympic button smasher! I know you remember Mega Man II, Super Mario Bros 3, Castlevania, Metroid, and more! There were also polls and articles, contests and cartoons! That’s right! Howard and Nester showed us both sides of gaming and kept us in stitches at the same time! Draw your faves on an envelope or write to a game counselor! Win a trip to Disney or maybe Bill and Ted’s phone booth. Either way leave the power glove, take the control pad! So grab your snacks, get your bean bag chair ready, and marathon this episode!

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What's up, dudes? I’ve got three Pizza Time Players—Ashley from The Magic of the Season, Ron from Film Strip, and Thom from ‘Tis the Podcast—here to talk all things Chuck E. Cheese! From  roots dating back to Pong and Atari, Chuck E. Cheese emerged! Pizza and games and animatronics! Oh my! There was even a not-quite-complete Christmas special, “The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t!” Oh yeah, and something about Pixar too! So grab your cigar and bowler, head to the North Pole, and scarf down this episode!

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What's up, dudes? It's a LOST EPISODE!! Yes, that's right! Due to technical issues this episode recorded last year was never aired! Finally, you can hear Chad, Tommy, and Derek from Horror Movie BBQ, Pop Daddy, and Thank Pod It's Funny talk with me about the Zoobilee Zoo episode "Winter Wonderland!" We get into all things Zoobles, even the 1986 Hollywood Christmas Parade! Did my guests enjoy Lookout Bear's winter adventure? Did they sing along to the theme song? Did they wish the Predator was in the episode? Well, grab your snow shoes, say the magic words, and hop into this painting of an episode all about Zoobilee Zoo to find out!

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What’s up, dudes? Remember McDonald's at Christmas in the '80s? They had the coolest stuff! My friends Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax and Kristin Seering from Holidays After Dark joined me to reminisce about the awesome tie-ins, the commercials, and the McNuggets! Gotta have the McNuggets! Yes, McDonald's Christmas was something else. From introducing brand new sauces to showing Scrooge throwing a fancy Christmas party, we had it all! Ronald helps a little boy ice skate, convinces Lindsey to stay with her folks, and rescues a fallen star! And all the tie-ins were rad!  "Santa Claus: The Movie" and "Little Mermaid" and "Muppet Babies!" Oh my! So grab your McNugget gift certificates, hop in your Fry Kid sleigh, and head to McDonaldland for this episode all about McDonald's Christmas!   

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What’s up, dudes? Ever wonder what Snow White would be like with ‘80s country and mountain orphans? Dolly Parton did, and so Ashley Dunbar from the Magic of the Season, CJ Bélanger from Christmas Sessions, and Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast join me to talk about her movie “A Smoky Mountain Christmas!” ‘80s country synth? Check. Nosy paparazzo? Yep. Mountain magic? Uh….yes? So grab your camera, play your guitar, and sing along with this episode!

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Christmas Sessions
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What’s up, dudes? It’s minisode time! This time the instant action classic and best new Christmas content of 2022, “Violent Night,” gets the recast treatment! David Harbour is a disillusioned Santa caught up in a hostage situation involving a wealthy family. Had this been made in the ‘80s, who would’ve played Santa? What about the villainous Scrooge? The tyrannical matriarch Gertrude? So grab your sledgehammer, down some cookies, and take this episode out!

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What’s up, dudes? They’re lovable furry bears and beasts from Care-A-Lot, and Ashley Dunbar from the Magic of the Season and Kim Cooper from Planning for Christmas join me to talk all about their adventures! That’s right! It’s the Care Bears Nutcracker Suite and Christmas Album! Jafar-like, hypno-Vizier? Check. Rat King with Dinosaucers’s Tyrannos voice? Uh huh. Negligent teacher? Well, it was the ‘80s… So grab your Acme portable hole, travel through Spotworld to Toyland, and use your tummy symbol to save this episode!

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What’s up, dudes? It’s Candlemas and the end of the Christmas Cycle, so we have to talk about the Nativity and the visit of the Magi in the Rankin Bass special “The Little Drummer Boy” with R/B Biographer and Historian Rick Goldschmidt and Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast! Orphaned drummer boy Aaron hates humanity, but finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men on the way to Bethlehem. Dancing animals? Yep. Drumming orphan? Of course. Horrendous murder by desert bandits?! Definitely! So grab your drum, paint on your smile, and join the caravan to this episode!

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What's up, dudes? Rudolph, Frosty, Jack Frost, Phroomf. Phroomf? Yes, Adam Pope from Wizards! The Podcast Guide to Comics and The Retro Network is here to talk this obscure 1986 story of an alien pixie who crashes in Santa’s backyard and finds a special place in his suit. Dwarves? Check. Sad sun? Yep. Thistle whistle? Why, of course! So grab your cape, put on your star gloves, and fall from your supernova into this episode!

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What’s up, dudes? Little #1 and I dive into “Full House!” That’s right! It’s the season two episode, ‘Our Very First Christmas Show’ where Stephanie fears Santa won't find her because the Tanners get stuck in an airport in Colorado for Christmas. Vending machine dinner? Check. Kiss under the mistletoe? Have mercy! Boss Hogg Santa? Definitely! So decorate your coat racks, sing “The Girl from Ipanema,” and fly into this episode!

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What's up, dudes? The Christmas Cycle is almost over, so I've got the fabled Saturday Morning Mafia here to talk all about our favorite '80s Christmas things! From movies to music, TV to toys, we reminisce about all the things from our childhood that gave us the Christmas feels. Newhart? Yep. Christmas Vacation? Of course. Grandma Claus? Wait...what?! So grab your wishbook, turn  the tube to Ziggy, and roundhouse kick this episode!

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What’s up, dudes? Season 3 is almost at an end, but since we’re still in the Christmas Cycle, we’re diving into ‘80s adaptations of “Silent Night!” From Kenny Rogers to Al Green, Boney M to Rainbow Brite, these ‘80s artists made the carol their own with their signature sounds! Julie Andrews? Check. Air Supply? Yep. The Smurfs?! It was the ‘80s after all! So grab your promotional albums, sculpt some clay raisins, and jump into the soothing country and synth sonorities of this episode!

1980 - Silent Night - Johnny Cash
1980 - Silent Night - Starland Vocal Band
1980 - Silent Night - The Yobs
1981 - Silent Night, Holy Night - John Schneider
1981 - Silent Night - Anne Murray
1981 - Stille Nacht/Snow Falls Over the Ground/Hear Ye the Message - Boney M
1982 - Silent Night, Holy Night - Julie Andrews
1982 - Silent Night - Oak Ridge Boys
1983 - Silent Night - Al Green
1983 - Silent Night/Away in a Manger - Raffi
1983 - Silent Night, Holy Night - The Smurfs
1983 - Silent Night - Chet Atkins
1984 - Stille Nacht - Mannheim Steamroller
1984 - Silent Night - John Denver, Aspen Children’s Christmas Choir, Snowmass Dickens Carolers
1984 - Silent Night - Roger Whittaker
1985 - Silent Night - Rainbow Brite & the Color Kids
1987 - Silent Night - Erasure
1987 - Silent Night - Stevie Nicks
1987 - Silent Night - Reba McEntire
1987 - Silent Night - the Judds
1987 - Silent Night - Air Supply
1988 - Silent Night, Jazzy Night - Linda Hornbuckle, Patric Miller
1988 - Silent Night - California Raisins
1988 - Silent Night - Peter Cetera
1988 - Silent Night - Bros
1989 - Silent Night - Michael W Smith
1989 - Silent Night - Ricky van Shelton
1989 - Silent Night - Debby Boone
1989 - Stille Nacht, heilige nacht - The King’s Singers
1989 - Silent Night - Kenny Rogers

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What's up, dudes? It's New Year's Eve, so that means it time to put on George Thorogood's "New Year's Eve Party!" The slide guitarist uses his penchant for boogie woogie rhythms to good use in this uptempo rock and roll jam! Sax? You know it! Gravelly vocals? Of course! Seamless segue into "Auld Lang Syne!" The smoothest! So grab your champagne glasses, toast the New Year, and fall into this episode!

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What's up, dudes? It's the Feast of St. Stephen, so that means it's time to talk the 1984 version of "Good King Wenceslas" by Mannheim Steamroller! The melody comes from an ancient Paschal hymn, the text from an Anglican scholar. Synths? Yup. Syncopation? Uh huh. '80s flair? Definitely! So grab your Rhodes, start playing a Mixolydian riff, and jam out to this episode!

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What’s up, dudes? Merry Christmas!! It’s a blast from the past here with a recording from when I was young of my family winning a TV on a radio contest that B-104 was running! From all of us Davilas, have a Totally Rad Christmas and a Dope New Year!

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