A WhippleWerff Christmas
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A WhippleWerff Valentine From Us To You
Valentine's Day is Amy Whipple's favorite of the holidays, so of course we had to get together to talk love in all its forms, childhood Valentine's Day parties, and all of our favorite presidents. And we even mixed in some wintry love music, too, for all of you lovey-dovey snowbirds out there. Aw!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 25, 2012: Merry Christmas!
Todd and Amy get out of the way so you can enjoy over an hour of great music as you open your gifts. Merry Christmas to you, and we'll hopefully see you very soon with some additional holiday-themed podcasts!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 24, 2012: I'm Gonna Lasso...
It's the last regular WhippleWerff of 2012, so Todd and Amy are discussing their holiday plans for the year, while special guest Libby drops in to tell us all about her very special Sitcom Thanksgiving. Also, Todd checks in with Santa, Amy looks for movie suggestions that will be really unhelpful NOW, and we wish you a merry Christmas. With music by Brenda Lee and Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 23, 2012: Embrace The...
Todd and Amy are here for the final Sunday of Advent, and they're going to talk about the value of mystery in religion, and why nobody should be too quick to hope that every question can be answered. And lest that sound kind of boring--and we know that it does--there will also be discussion of just why Todd can't remember that it's 2012 already. With music by the Dallas Brass and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 22, 2012: Ghosts Of...
Todd and Amy take a trip back into their pasts--and the past of frequent podcast crasher Libby--to remember their best and worst Christmas memories. Along the way, they'll discuss things that leave them warm and fuzzy and that one time that Libby got the worst Christmas gift an 8-year-old little girl could get. With music by Troy Andrews and Hey Rosetta!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 21, 2012: Your...
Planning on doing some last-minute shopping this weekend? Allow Todd and Amy to offer some suggestions for all of you who need them. They're things you'll probably find in your local stores, and they've even got some ideas for if you have no money to spend, or if you need to buy a present for a little kid. Along the way, there will also be some talk about what Todd is getting Libby and just what Amy's up to. With music by Over The Rhine and Frank Sinatra!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 20, 2012: The Ultimate...
Todd is really patronizing and kind of dicktastic in today's new episode, as he and Amy try to come up with the Ultimate Christmas Mix, and all he does is rag on her mix before ultimately offering no contributions of his own. But that's just like Todd, are we right?! Along the way, Todd will find something he's been looking for, Amy will eat some M&Ms, and we'll all learn why Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is acceptable. With music by The Cotton Top Mountain Sanctified...
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 19, 2012: Ghosts Of...
Todd and Amy have agreed to hold a discussion about what they hope Christmas is like in 10 years, and they somehow manage to stay vaguely on-topic, though Amy also gets distracted by White Christmas, and the whole thing somehow ends up discussing how Todd wants to be a beautiful Asian teenager in his 90s. So it's that kind of an episode. But we promise you'll have a good time, and there's at least great music by Kid Creole And The Coconuts and The Glad Singers!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas Dec. 18, 2012: Getting Clothes...
Amy wanted to talk about Christmas clothes, so talk about Christmas clothes Todd and Amy shall. Todd's skepticism about the excitement of clothes at Christmastime drives much of this episode, though we've also got the two taking a moment to try and think of any Christmas video games, along with some well-timed Google searching that probably should have been done before recording. With music by Rufus Wainwright and AKIM!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 17, 2012: In Preparation...
Todd has come up with holidays for December 21, 22, and 23, holidays that he thinks anybody should be able to celebrate, and he's letting Amy in on the good news. She's, understandably, excited, though somewhat skeptical that any day called "VanDerBakes America" could catch on with the worldwide audience he'll really need to make the thing take off. We'll also hear tell of "The Work Day" and "Sad Day," then learn how Todd is like a women's magazine. With music by the Evans Quartet and Fat...
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 16, 2012: Tidings Of...
Todd and Amy truly INTENDED to talk about the Christmas traditions of the church, in keeping with their religious Sundays, but they ended up distracted by discussion of, uh, the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, which led onto a million other things, and you probably don't care, because you like it better when they wander off topic anyway. With music by the Port Nelson Chancel Choir and Border Brass!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 15, 2012: Right In The...
Todd and Amy are joined by Amy's two sisters and Todd's wife for a discussion of how, seriously, Christmas is really letting us down this year, and maybe it's just time to call this whole podcast a break. Along the way, there will be some profanity, some lessons learned, and some knowledge dropped about the Pittsburgh Ballet's production of The Nutcracker. And we'll all come to understand each other a little better in the end! With music by Crudbump and Thomas East!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 14, 2012: The...
Todd and Amy spend over a half-hour--their longest single-day podcast yet!--to tell you the stuff you should buy your loved ones this Christmas, including books, DVDs, games, and more! They're also going to make fun of Todd's wishlist and tell you how you can win a copy of the awesome new novel Last Call In The City Of Bridges, autographed by the author! With music by Lester Lanin and The Henry Snow Singers!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 13, 2012: Joseph, Who...
Todd and Amy have a couple of topics worth discussing today, including their favorite holiday foods they can buy at the grocery store and why so many TV episodes and movies conclude with someone who doesn't believe in Santa becoming convinced he exists. Needless to say, they both have lots to say about these topics, with a brief side-trip into a visit from a cat named Zelda. With music by The New Pornographers and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 12, 2012: Christmas Cards
Amy and Todd examine the phenomenon of Christmas cards, as Todd tries to get out of writing one, while Amy is convinced her great new Tumblr idea is to start a Christmas letters site. Todd agrees, and they've probably just violated your privacy by doing so. Stay tuned for information on the giveaway we'll be doing over the weekend, so you can start getting ready to win a great prize. With music by the O'Jays and Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 11, 2012: Tradition Is A...
Amy returns, and that means she and Todd have to record the most depressing Christmas anything ever. They mean to talk about new traditions they've established for the holidays as adults but instead end up talking about, among other things, the way crystal meth is decimating the rural heartland, what Amy would do to Lauren Graham, which male member of the Parenthood cast Todd should take in marriage, and death. Christmas! With music by Angela Lansbury and Marah!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 10, 2012: Mr. And Mrs....
Amy is out sick today, so Todd calls in his wife, Libby Hill, co-host of the podcast TV On The Internet, to help him run down some of the best Christmas episodes and specials ever made. Along the way, they take a very long, very odd detour into the story of their dream job that probably shouldn't be listened to by anyone, and Libby sullies the reputation of the show by swearing. Twice. (Note: Audio quality of this one is poor, but that's all right because then you won't hear Libby sullying...
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 9, 2012: Advent Vs....
Todd and Amy turn serious for a Sunday edition, in which they discuss the differences--both religious and secular--between the Advent Season and the Christmas Season, then wonder if the move toward impatience is hurting us in terms of the latter. It's all inspired by this blog post, and they think you might like the discussion. And if you don't, there's gorgeous music from Fisher and Sufjan Stevens, so listen for that!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 8, 2012: Santa Skeptics
Amy's friend Robyn drops by to explain just why she doesn't like Christmas and puncture Todd and Amy's believe in childlike delight or whatever. It's not nearly as exciting as you'd expect, because Robyn's got plenty of good reasons, and Todd and Amy are entirely too reasonable. But you just might get to hear some thoughtful discussion, which is something we know the Internet is all obsessed with nowadays. With music by dj BC and Donny Hathaway!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 7, 2012: Christmas And...
Todd and Amy got off a day, but they're back a day later to talk about one of the best Christmas episodes ever made, the first season Mary Tyler Moore Show episode "Christmas And The Hard-Luck Kid II." So just pretend it's the halcyon time known as "December 7," and allow yourself to be enraptured when you realize which MTM characters Todd and Amy are, then learn all about Todd's plan for the two of them to become "rich." With music by Darlene Love and Ella Fitzgerald!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 6, 2012: Wishbook!
Amy wants to talk about catalogs, so talk about catalogs Todd and Amy shall! (Rick and Jackie are also still here, too. We don't know how they managed that trick.) Amy starts out telling Todd about all of the great catalogs she's recently gotten, but Todd takes the opportunity to hijack things to talk about himself again, primarily about his childhood love of the Sears and J.C. Penney wishbooks. It's a dorky one, everybody. We're sorry. With music by Fountains Of Wayne and The Legendary...
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 5, 2012: Nothing Says...
Todd had a plan to talk about Christmas chapters in books that otherwise aren't about Christmas. Amy decided it was time for her to read to him from one of her many Sweet Valley High books. Listen and learn all about the world of SVH, as Amy tells Todd about his basketball star alter ego, and we learn which of the Wakefield twins is a sociopath. (Hint: It's not Elizabeth.) With music by Jackie & The Cedrics and Father Sydney MacEwan!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 4, 2012: Christmas Even...
Amy and Todd are recording at 2 in the morning, just for you, and that means the quality of this episode is about what you'd expect. Nevertheless, they soldier on, with memories of things that remind them of Christmas that have nothing to do with Christmas. Some of these things--like Disney movies!--make sense. Some of them are pizza. It's up to you to figure out which is which! With music from Billy May and Low!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 3, 2012: Everything's...
What are the holidays without some delicious, delicious foods? Todd and Amy discuss how so many great holiday foods involve booze and let you know where you can get the best eggnog in Los Angeles or the best cider in Pittsburgh. They also discuss setting desserts on fire, putting pumpkin in things, and the time Todd was a choirboy. With music by Wally Stott and Jose Conde!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 2, 2012: Alone In The...
Todd and Amy take a look at the first animated Christmas special ever made, Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol. It's one of Amy's favorites, but, predictably, Todd thinks it takes too many liberties with the story, because he's a gloomy Gus. However, they can both get together on the songs, which are terrific. And you can enjoy two of them!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 1, 2012: Bah something!
Todd and Amy are back for another year of Christmas-themed adventures, but they're sorely lacking in Christmas spirit, which means this might be the most depressing holiday podcast you'll ever hear! Along the way, though, they'll tell you about what happened last year, why they're not feeling it this year, and catch up on stuff they probably should have discussed beforehand. Also: We dare you to get through the final version of Jingle Bells. DARE YOU!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 25: Merry Christmas!
Todd and Amy get out of the way of a full hour of good Christmas music today. This version is good enough if you just want to play it in the background while you're doing stuff, but if you want a high quality version for listening through headphones (as well as a track listing), get thee hence to our Tumblr page forthwith. All of the information is there.
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 24: Chattin' With Santa
Todd and Amy are in the home stretch, delivering you their last regular podcast before the big day. Today, Todd's checked in with Santa, while Amy's hacked his Gmail inbox, so they have a pretty good idea what he's up to, as he wings his way toward you. Then, they read things, which is always fun. With music from Big Al Carlson (with Lars Edegeron And His Santa Claus Revelers) and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 22/23: I'll Be Home For...
Todd and Amy took a day off due to travel plans, but they've regrouped to discuss what they'll be doing for the holidays, the disappointment of not having any weird family traditions for Christmas, and the film It's A Wonderful Life, complete with Amy's admission to Todd that crushes his soul. It's fun for the whole family! With music by Ray Martin, Tom McRae, Carolyn Sills, and Dmitri Tiomkin!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 21: Last Minute
Got some last-minute gifts to buy? Todd and Amy have suggestions that range all the way from books to submarines, and they're hoping they can help you fill out the spaces in your shopping list. Also, Amy talks about John Jeremiah Sullivan in slightly frightening terms, and we all learn a lesson about stalking. With music from Pomplamoose and Bob Dylan!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 20: Our Highest-Rated...
Todd and Amy take on the world of television Christmas specials and episodes. Perhaps predictably, it's their longest episode yet, though they contribute some interesting thoughts on Charlie Brown, the Grinch, and an assortment of others, including why Todd wept man tears at one of the worst TV episodes ever made. With music from Vince Guaraldi and Rosie Thomas!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 19: We Owe Macaulay...
Todd and Amy discuss recent Christmas movies they like, with some random tangents about somehow recreating the movie Home Alone for your next Christmas celebration, as well as Todd defending Elf in less than glowing terms. With music from Brenda Lee and a bunch of British children!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 18: Little Town
Todd and Amy go contemplative for a moment and discuss just what value they find in the Christmas story, even when they're not exactly feeling all that religious/Christian. It's a more serious one, folks, but you can always expect some jokes here and there. With music from Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians and Over the Rhine!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 17: Sad, Short Christmas...
Our brief fascination with telling depressing stories about our own pasts continues, as Todd and Amy share stories of Christmases where they didn't get what they wanted as kids, then try to redeem everything with some happy stories, though that goes wrong, too. Featuring music by Thurl Ravenscroft and Barry Gordon!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 16: Holiday Funtime
Todd and Amy are fully in the season of holiday parties, so they're about to let you know how to throw the best holiday parties, as well as how to survive the holiday parties you'll be headed to. They'll also discuss how Todd's Christmas parties are often sort of sad and sedate, because that's just the kind of guy he is. With music by Billy May and Jose Feliciano!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 15: Pooping Log!
Todd and Amy answer the question of a young fellow wondering what to get for his sister for Christmas, then transition, somewhat awkwardly, into a discussion of Christmas traditions from around the world, including their new favorite tradition ever, a festive little guy from Catalan known as the Pooping Log. With music from Jessie Kol and John Lennon.
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 14: The Rat King
Todd and Amy discuss The Nutcracker, which is something Amy loves and something Todd knows nothing about, so he's mostly just going to make jokes, like the jerk he is. Amy, meanwhile, will explain just why George Washington doesn't belong in your Nutcracker adaptation. With music from the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra and Gayla Peevey!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 13: White Elephants
Somebody e-mailed Todd and Amy, so they attempt to help him figure out just how he should get revenge on the cousin who gave him an awful white elephant gift. Predictably, Amy's pretty nice, and Todd just tries to think of ways to make him pay. Also, Amy finds Todd's Amazon.com wishlist and mocks him for it, then Todd reads a poem about Christmas spent at sea. Like you do. With music from Butterbeans & Susie and Low!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 12: Rooty Toot Toot and...
Todd and Amy got all their seriousness out over the weekend, so it's time to talk about what REALLY matters: Santa Claus. In this episode, Todd attempts to get Amy to seriously warp the small child she is occasionally in charge of, while Amy decides such a thing isn't a very good idea. Curses! Includes music from the Jackson Five and Bruce Springsteen.
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 10/11: Have Yourself A...
Todd and Amy were unable to talk over the weekend, so here's a double podcast for you, starting out with discussion of one of the best Christmas songs written in the last 100 years, then transitioning to a discussion of the Advent season and the religious aspects of the holiday, as well as how religious ritual plays a part in historical continuity. Also, y'know, songs.
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 9: 'Tis The Season
Todd and Amy talk about their favorite things that have nothing to do with Christmas, yet still remind them of the holiday season, including a brief detour into discussions of Christmas episodes of TV shows and how Aaron Sorkin is like the modern-day Irving Berlin. Featuring music by the Eddie Higgins Trio and Mark Mothersbaugh!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 8: Snowfall
Todd and Amy know that you've got those winter blues, and they know that not all of you celebrate Christmas, so here's an episode that's all about the winter season, which Todd remembers fondly because he grew up in colder climes and moved to California, and Amy hates because she grew up in warmer climes and moved to Pennsylvania. With music by Dick Hyman (no, seriously) and Susan Werner.
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 7: Materialism Time!
Todd and Amy know that the real reason for the season doesn't involve getting presents, but they sure do enjoy getting presents. So here, in one 20-minute segment, it's time for sheer, crass materialism. And they're all about the things they could get if they had an unknown benefactor. Featuring music from The Weepies and John Denver and the Muppets!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 6: Three Ghosts
Todd and Amy have been visited by three ghosts and have lived to tell about it. They're also here to talk about how Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol points the way to Christmases past and discuss how Todd's Christmas drink of choice is Hi-C Ecto-cooler. Also featuring music from Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol and The Stingiest Man In Town!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 5: Super-Schlock
Todd and Amy don't always like things that are good. Sometimes, they like things that are terrible. But they're willing to embrace that and just go with it if it means that they can do a whole podcast on the terrible songs of the season that they can't help but love. Also featuring Amy's discussion of how much better Washington, D.C., is without tourists. Plus, music from Kenny Rogers and Maureen O'Sullivan.
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 4: Merry Christmas From A...
Todd and Amy look at horrifying Christmas songs, including the terrifying true story behind "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (stick around until the VERY end), as well as a song from Canada that's about things dying because it's too cold, like every song from Canada. Special cameo by TV On The Internet co-host Libby Hill. With music by Meryn Cadell and the cast of Glee!
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 3: Squash Brick Sandwiches
Todd and Amy bring you tales of their favorite Christmas dishes--including Todd's super simple recipe for a Christmas drink that will make your holiday season that much brighter--but the real highlight here is Amy's incredibly disturbing favorite Christmas food. It must be heard to be believed. Featuring music by Burl Ives (of course) and Rosie Thomas.
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 2: Occupy Christmas
Todd and Amy return for their Dec. 2 edition--shut up; it's still Dec. 2--with talk about how Christmas in the U.S., at least, used to be a time for poor people to wreck rich people's stuff. Awesome. Also featuring music from The Kinks and Mariah Carey.
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A WhippleWerff Christmas, Dec. 1: Fozzie, We're All In A...
Lifelong Christmas aficionados Todd VanDerWerff and Amy Whipple have united over Skype to share their love of the holidays with you, as well as their love of technical glitches and problems. (Seriously, we know this one sounds a little rough, though we've cleaned it up as best we can. Bear with us. We'll figure this one out soon enough.) Today: Why host a Christmas podcast, plus music with a Muppetational theme.
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