The Thursday Night Club

Featuring six original songs and starring YouTube star Kurt Hugo Schneider, international singing sensation Madilyn Bailey, a host of Broadway stars, and a cameo by two-time Golden Globe winner Kathleen Turner, The Thursday Night Club is a podcast listening experience that might make all of your Christmases brighter. Four college best friends, inspired by a fifth, embark on a “contest” to perform the best good deed in the spirit of Christmas. In the process, their lives change in ways they never could have anticipated. Is it possible to live the Christmas spirit all year long? Listen to The Thursday Night Club and find out. All six episodes available November 18.

Episodes

Welcome to The Thursday Night Club

November 1, 2019 • 1 min

A musical Christmas podcast unlike any other. Arielle Jacobs, star of Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, introduces you to our story and our remarkable cast, including YouTube superstar Kurt Hugo Schneider, international singing sensation Madilyn Bailey, and two-time Golden Globe winner Kathleen Turner. Come join the Club!

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Episode 1: The Contest Begins

November 18, 2019 • 22 mins

Our musical, magical, and unforgettable Christmas tale begins with the announcement of a contest! Inspired by their fellow member Jesse, the four other members of The Thursday Night Club embark on a competition to perform the best good deed in the spirit of Christmas. But how, exactly, are any of them going to be able to pull this off? Features the song "Pass it On" written by Kurt Hugo Schneider and performed by Kurt Hugo ...

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Episode 2: Christmas in October

November 18, 2019 • 29 mins

The second episode in this show filled with music, friendship, and Christmas cheer is all about paper snowflakes, giving others a hand up, and . . . really big needles? As the good deeds contest fully kicks into gear, The Thursday Night Club find that embodying the Christmas spirit might be a little tougher than Jesse has always made it seem. Featuring the song "I'm Trying," sung by E. Clayton Cornelious.

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Episode 3: Doing Good Isn't Easy

November 18, 2019 • 30 mins

Christmas cheer can be a bit of a challenge when things don't go exactly the way you plan. Ava isn't entirely sure what's she's gotten into, Izzy has to live up to a commitment a bit sooner than she anticipated, and Randy is having a crisis of conscience. At least Kevin seems to have found some others willing to come along for the ride. Features the song "I'll Think of You," written by Kurt Hugo Schneide...

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Episode 4: Miracles

November 18, 2019 • 33 mins

At their last college Friendsgiving, The Thursday Night Club reflect on the miracles of the season. Then they head out to try to create some miracles of their own. Features the song "Our Best Days," written and performed by Dave Hart.

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Episode 5: Christmas Eve Approaches

November 18, 2019 • 33 mins

Christmas spirit is overflowing, but what will this mean for each of the members of The Thursday Night Club? From aches and pains to revelations, the contest is having a profound effect on each of them. But what will it all mean come Christmas Eve? Features the song "It's the Season," sung by Madilyn Bailey

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Episode 6: The Contest Winner

November 18, 2019 • 38 mins

Who will be the winner? Christmas Eve dinner has finally arrived, which means the good deeds contest champion will be decided. However, each member of The Thursday Night Club has surprises left for the group . . . and themselves. Includes a very special cameo from two-time Golden Globe winner Kathleen Turner and features the song "Somewhere Between the Snowflakes," written by Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Sharon Vaughn ...

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