Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast
The Tinsel Tunes podcast goes into great detail about Christmas music. Full of fun and interesting facts, it will get you into the Christmas Spirit! Hear about classics, modern songs, songs you love, and even those songs that you dislike. We go deep into the history of Christmas songs, explore the compositions, and play lots of music!
Episodes
This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol "Away in a Manger" with special guest Lynnora Gilbert.
Vote for your favorite song in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025.
Songs played during the episode:
This month, Scott and Duane celebrate seven years of Tinsel Tunes with our very special guest, Brian Earl from the Christmas Past podcast. They each share some versions of the carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear".
Here's Brian's "Christmas podcast wish list" video from 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fViebraVgQ
Don't forget to vote for your favorite song from this episode in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025: https:/...
This month, Duane and Scott explore jazz Christmas music.
Vote for your favorite song from this episode in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025.
Songs played in the episode:
This month, Duane and Scott explore the song "Here We Come A-Wassailing" and the tradition of wassail.
Here's the link to the Tinsel Tunes Song Battle poll:
https://pollforall.com/plqqxw2j
Songs played in this episode:
This month, Duane and Scott reveal the history of the hymn "Joy to the World".
Versions played in this episode:
- Celtic Women
- The Altar Billies (Rockabilly)
- Brian Setzer Orchestra (Big Band)
- Orion’s Reign feat. Minniva(Heavy Metal)
- Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble & The Tabernacle Choir
- Lift Up Your Heads (Handel)
- Lindsey Stirling (Modern Violin)
- The Petersens (Bluegrass)
- Christafari (Reggae)
- Randy Travis (Country)
- Mannheim Steamroller (Synth Rock)
- ...
This month, Duane and Scott explore the history of “Good King Wenceslas”.
Versions played in the episode:
- Blackmore’s Night
- The Irish Rovers
- Chris Hendricks
- Tori Amos
- Reggae All-Stars
- Stan Kenton Jazz Orchestra
- Matthew Green’s Orchestral Rainbow
- Mannheim Steamroller
- Odyn
Here's the link to the poll to vote for your favorite song from this episode:https://pollforall.com/p346dorm
Here’s the clip from “Love Actually”:
https://www.youtube....
This month, Duane and Scott discuss the history of “Auld Lang Syne”.
Here’s the poll to vote for your favorite song from this episode:
https://pollforall.com/plz67252
When Harry met Sally quote:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/auaVllEHehQ
Rod Stewart:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al7ONqrdscY
Boney M:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlZRXFuh5_E
Home Free (Acapella):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFcSfqYqHs4
Youtuber Amy Lee:
https://www.you...
This month, Duane and Scott dive into the surprising history of "Deck the Halls".
Songs played in this episode:
- Nos Galan
- Nos Galan (instrumental)
- Deck the Hall by Cambridge Singers
- New Year's Night by Haydn
- Deck the Halls by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Deck the Halls by SHeDAISY
- Deck the Halls/War Pigs Mashup by Aaron Gage
Genre versions played in this episode:
In this bonus episode, join Duane as he unwraps 8 fresh Christmas tunes for the 2024 season, spotlighting independent and lesser-known artists. Get ready to discover your next holiday favorites! 🎄🎶
Step Carse - The True Miricle of Christmas
Annie Vander - Ornamental Christmas
Laura Pursell - Three Miles from Christmas
Stella Cole - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Vanna and Me - Christmas Across My Mind
Alison Wahl and...
This month, Scott and Duane discuss the iconic song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.”
Versions played in this episode:
This month, Duane and Scott dive deep into the history of "O Come, All Ye Faithful".
Songs played in this episode:
Scott and Duane are joined by Adam Parker from the Merry Britsmas podcast to listen to the 2018 album "Christmas with The Fizz".
This month, Gerry Davila from The Totally Rad Christmas Podcast joins Duane and Scott to discuss Christmas albums from 1980s cartoon character properties.
Songs/Albums played:
This month, Duane and Scott review metal and heavy rock Christmas songs with special guest, listener Matt Wheeler.
Matt’s Songs
- Jingle Bells by Austrian Death Machine
- Joy to the World (Cover by Minniva feat. Orion's Reign)
- All I Want For Christmas Is You by Leo Moracchioli
- Christmas Truce by Sabaton
- Deck the Joy by Theocracy
- The Chronicles of Jacob Marley by Order of Nine
Duane’s Songs
This month, Duane and Scott listen to funny, silly, and parody Christmas songs that were submitted by listeners. (and Duane!)
Here's the playlist of all the songs played on the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCpPixJu91TQsSsv_w_-rPlslc_2gsjGP&jct=T_PnZ3PnNZJ0R2Eh8tFxUZJf0ggoHw
This month, Duane and Scott listen to the First to Eleven album “A Very First to Eleven Christmas”
Songs played:
- The Most Wonderful time of the year
- All I want for christmas is you
- Feliz Navidad
- Underneath the tree
- Santa tell me
- Christmas C’mon
- This Season
- Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree
- Santa Baby
- Last Christmas
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube...
This month, Duane and Scott listen to Christmas songs about trains.
Article on the History of trains and Christmas
Songs played on this episode:
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